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VERSION 1.1
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║ ║
║ INSTALLATION ║ How to install the HANDSOFF programs.
║ ║
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Temporary Installation
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The programs SECURE and ALARM can be run right away, without any special
preparation. A color monitor and a mouse are highly recommended, but are not
absolutely required.
We highly recommend that you read the rest of this documentation before using
either program.
Permanent Installation
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Permanent installation is easy: simply copy all of the files into a directory
that is in your DOS "path".
For an explanation of DOS path, refer to the PATH command in your DOS manual.
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║ ║
║ SECURE ║ A simulated security system to discourage burglars.
║ ║
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What is Secure?
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Have you ever invited people into your home or office, and then felt a little
uncomfortable letting them see all your computer equipment? The SECURE pro-
gram makes your computer room look a little more forbidding by animating an
impressive "Security System" screen.
You could say that SECURE is actually based on insecurity. If it makes a
potential burglar worry about getting caught, then it may save you the broken
glass and shattered nerves of a break-in.
That little extra protection is easy enough to get. At the DOS prompt, simply
type:
SECURE
This will start the program. To exit from the program, press the Esc (Escape)
key.
Design Notes
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SECURE is designed to be HIGHLY VISIBLE and to attract attention to itself.
The word "Engaged", for example, flashes every so often to remind people that
the program is still running.
Limitations
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While SECURE has its obvious limitations, such as the fact that it doesn't
actually DO anything (!), you should always keep a copy handy in your library
of utility programs. It's precisely that kind of program that you delete from
your disk ... and then want to use the very next day!
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║ ║
║ ALARM ║ An actual alarm system that requires no extra hardware.
║ ║
╚═════════╝
What is ALARM?
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ALARM is an actual burglar alarm system that requires no extra hardware. Your
computer already has enough hardware to run the program and help protect your
home or office.
ALARM can be used in one of three ways:
┌───────────────────────┐
│ The Three ALARM Modes │
├─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─┤
│ ∙ Mouse │
│ ∙ Cheese │
│ ∙ Mouse 'n' Cheese │
└───────────────────────┘
These are explained below.
Cheese Mode
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The simplest mode is Cheese mode. In this mode, the computer itself acts as
bait for a trap. In effect, it's like the cheese in a mouse-trap.
The screen displays an extremely enticing screen which makes it almost certain
that an intruder will press a key. When a key-press is detected, the alarm
is set off.
To start up ALARM in Cheese Mode, enter this command at the DOS prompt:
ALARM
To shut down ALARM at any time, press ALT-F10.
The Alarm
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The purpose of most alarms is not to warn you, or call for help, but to scare
the intruder as much as possible; if he runs away, your problem is solved.
When ALARM detects an intruder, the following things happen:
1. The computer speaker shrieks out the sound of a alarm siren;
2. The screen flashes, in huge letters, "Intruder Alert -- Notifying Police";
3. The printer starts printing a report designed to be as loud as possible.
While the total volume is not extremely high, the suddenness is shocking. We
recommend that you try it some night, at around 3:00 AM.
The printer can be left turned off, but this reduces the impact considerably.
The printer only prints a few lines, then stops. The Alarm sound continues
for three minutes, and then ALARM returns to the Cheese screen.
Mouse Mode
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This mode requires a mouse, which is a hand-held pointing device used on many
computers. Note that, in this particular application, a MECHANICAL mouse is
vastly superior to the more expensive OPTICAL mouse.
When you start up ALARM, it automatically detects the presence of a mouse and
will display a set-up screen. This enables you to place the mouse in a sensi-
tive position. The top of a filing cabinet is an excellent position, since
burglars always look through drawers before taking anything as large as a com-
puter.
The slight motion of a closing drawer will be noticed by the mouse, which is a
very sensitive device. This will trigger the alarm.
You may have to experiment with different positions to find the one that's
best for you.
To start up ALARM in Mouse Mode, enter this command at the DOS prompt:
ALARM M
This will leave the screen blank until the alarm is triggered. This will
protect your screen against "burn-in".
Screen Protection
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When in Cheese mode, ALARM moves the Cheese screen diagonally every 15 min-
utes. It has four positions. This is an effective measure to ensure that
the display isn't "burned in" to your video screen.
Mouse 'n' Cheese Mode
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You can combine both modes and have the "Cheese" screen displayed while the
computer watches both the mouse and the keyboard. For Mouse 'n' Cheese mode,
start up ALARM the same way as for regular Cheese mode by typing ALARM at the
DOS prompt. To stop ALARM at any time, press ALT-F10.
How Effective Is ALARM?
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Imagine you're a burglar, sneaking through somebody's house. You're tip-toe-
ing cautiously. You're not looking to outwit an alarm system; you just want
a nice, easy heist. No worries, no trouble.
You notice a computer and see that it has been left on. You peer at the
video display and are surprised at what is on the screen. But you're in a
hurry, so you ignore it.
You look around the nearly pitch-dark room. Your senses are heightened to the
extent that even the faint sound of the wind brushing against the window-pane
seems deafening. Far down the street, you can hear a car driving to some
late-night errand. You listen carefully. All is still. Confident, you open
up a drawer and ...
All hell breaks loose! A siren is blaring! The computer is going crazy!
Flashing the word POLICE! There's a strange, terrifying buzzing noise coming
from that box beside the computer!
Would you stick around?
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║ ║
║ DISCLAIMER ║ Legal Notice
║ ║
╚══════════════╝
The HANDSOFF package is provided on an "as is" basis, with no warranties
expressed or implied. HANDSOFF is a low-cost approach to security, but it is
in no way comparable to a professionally installed alarm system, nor should it
be considered proof against vandalism or theft.
To the best of our knowledge, the bank mentioned on the Cheese screen does not
exist.
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║ ║
║ GENERAL INFORMATION ║ Program History; How to call for assistance;
║ ║ Copyright; How to get more software.
╚═══════════════════════╝
Program History
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SECURE was written in 1988 and released as the SECURE package. The version
that appears in this package is identical. The Turbo Pascal source code is
available free of charge; simply ask for it when you call.
HANDSOFF was written after a break-in at Pinnacle's offices on December 25th
(yes, Christmas Day!) of 1989. Art imitates life; programming reacts to it.
Problems
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If you have any problems with one of our products, or if you simply wish to
ask us a few questions, call our Support Line at (514) 345-9578. This is a
free service.
Owing to the extremely low prices we charge for quality software, we regret
that we cannot accept collect calls or return long-distance messages. Our
regular office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time. The
Support Line and Order Desk are open from 9:00 AM until Midnight.
If for any reason you have a complaint about one of our products or our level
of service, the President of Pinnacle Software would like to handle your call
personally. Just ask for Tim Campbell.
Copyright
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HANDSOFF is copyrighted (C) 1990 by Pinnacle Software. You are permitted (and
even encouraged) to share HANDSOFF: pass it around, give it to your friends
and associates -- as long as it is shared only in complete and unaltered form.
More Software
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If you found HANDSOFF useful ── or even just interesting! ── you can get MANY
MORE programs by calling us, or writing to us. For only $35, you can get your
hands on our "Grab-Bag" of the following shareware programs:
LoveFire: Romantic yet very humourous adventure story
Label Wizard: Very easy-to-use label-designer program
Pinnacle Help: Powerful software packaging tools for shareware authors
Handy Books: Convenient utility for creating wallet-sized reference books
AC Hunter Indispensible program for locating telephone area codes
Weed Useful text-file editing facility
Preserve Fast alternative to the DOS BACKUP command
Sapphire The Zero-Maintenance Bulletin Board System
Pyroto The original BBS Adventure Gaming System
VariTale: Phone-in, multi-path, multi-author story-writing system
... and much, much more. All this for only $35! Shipped to you the next day,
on quality diskettes. Plus, we'll send you the latest copy of HANDSOFF.
Who says that good software has to be expensive?
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