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┌───────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ V F O N T V4.36 │
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└───────────────────────────────────────────┘
Program and Documentation are Copyright 1989 by clySmic software.
All rights reserved.
VFONT contains and loads replacement fonts for VGA systems; it
includes two variations of a "modern" font, and a handwritten "scrawl"
font.
This is a "terminate-and-stay-resident" program that takes up
approximately 4.5K. It can be unloaded with TSR utilities, such as
the excellent MARK/RELEASE (version 2.2 or later, earlier versions
don't save enough video information and the system will hang upon a
RELEASE).
VFONT This loads the solid-line, modern font (modern-s). I
prefer this font GREATLY to the lousy default VGA ROM
font. Solid-line means what usually appears as double-
line line-drawing characters is rendered as a thicker
solid line.
VFONT /D This loads the modern font with the double-line line-
drawing characters (modern-d) as they are in the
default font for the traditional among you.
VFONT /S This loads Scrawl, a handwritten-looking "scrawled"
font. Peoples' reaction to this font ranges from
horror to delight. Personally, I like it (for short
stretches anyway) it makes the computer screen less
perfect and even, more organic (!).
Even if you don't like it, its a great gag font - put
it on your co-workers computer today! Scrawl is an
extensively re-worked version of a public-domain font
(which had no name).
VFONT /L This loads Scrawl with the added attraction of
scrawled, wiggly line-drawing characters!
VFONT /? This summarizes your options and exits. It does not
remain resident.
VFONT remains in place even if your software sets the video mode.
This means the font won't "go away" with certain programs like the
font loader from PC Magazine (these fonts were designed with their
font editor tho', thanks). It is only active in text modes. VFONT
also corrects an EGA/VGA BIOS bug that incorrectly calculates the
"video text page" length after a font is loaded.
The memory-hungry among us (all of us, I would guess) may rest assured
that the only font to remain resident is the one you've chosen.
However, if you keep typing VFONT to load different fonts, each
invocation of VFONT stays resident. This behavior will be improved in
future releases.
P.S.: VFONT IS ONLY TO BE RUN ON VGA-EQUIPPED SYSTEMS. It does not
itself check for the presence of a VGA.
P.P.S.: The font Scrawl is not a Deutsche Industrie-Norm (DIN)
ergonomic standard.
VFONT is copyrighted by clySmic software, and is released as
"Freeware".
You may copy the program and distribute it without charge. You may
not sell or otherwise charge for VFONT. However, users' groups may
charge a small fee (not to exceed $7) for media and postage.
This program is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular
purpose. So there.
clySmic software is not responsible for anything that may happen when
you use VFONT, including hardware damage, information loss, or
crossed-eyes from looking at Scrawl.
Ralph B Smith Jr
clySmic software
P. O. Box 2271
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12220