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ALICE - Another Little C Editor
Version 1.42, August 1992
GEM based text editor for ATARI ST
Author/Copyright: Ralf Kaufmann
Wilhelmstr. 13a
4300 Essen 18
Germany
Programming language: C
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1. General information:
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ALICE is a simple GEM oriented editor for ASCII-files. The program
is public domain, i.e. the program may be used and copied without
any charge. The distribution of the program is free provided that
1. no part of the program (the copyright in particular) is modified
2. the program is only distributed together with this README file
3. the program (or parts of it) is not used for commercial purposes.
This implies that it may not be sold or be used as part of another
program.
Exceptions to the above rules require the author's written agreement.
No liability whatsoever is taken for any damage caused by using this
program.
2. Program files and installation:
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ALICE consists of the following files:
- ALICE.PRG (program file),
- ALICE.RSC (resource file for the english version)
- ALICE.CFG (configuration file)
plus the following documentation
- MANUAL.DOC (manual for ALICE)
- README.DOC (this file)
- NEWS.DOC (list of changes and new features)
You install ALICE by simply copying the following files into any
folder:
- ALICE.PRG (program file),
- ALICE.RSC (resource file for the english version)
- ALICE.CFG (configuration file)
The configuration file ALICE.CFG is not necessary to run the program.
ALICE uses standard parameters if it cannot find ALICE.CFG. In case
the setup is modified ALICE saves it on program exit by creating a
new configuration file.
3. Program details:
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The current version has the following features:
- GEM-based text editor
- simultaneous editing of several texts in GEM windows, 10
additional texts may be held in cut/paste buffers
- full mouse support
- all menues are selectable by the keyboard
- simple printing facilities
- block operations (cut/paste) with up to 10 buffers
- search and replace
- runs on any ATARI ST/STE/TT
- program versions exist in english, german and french
You will find a detailed description of how to use the editor
in the file MANUAL.DOC.
4. Supported configurations:
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ALICE runs on any ATARI ST/STE/TT with any TOS version.
As text processing does not make much sense in low resolution mode
ALICE deliberately quits when started in this mode.
You should have an Epson compatible printer for the print facilities.
5. Known problems:
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- None (believe it or not).
6. Registration:
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You do not need to register as the program has the status "Public
Domain".
However, anybody who uses the program may write to me and may get
registered as a user absoluteley free of charge. If you tell me your
name, address, version of ALICE and your ATARI configuration you may
receive free program upgrades in the future.
I would be pleased if anybody who uses ALICE told me about it.
7. Source code:
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ALICE was written using the Pure C (Turbo C) development system.
Any user may receive the source code (in C) for ALICE. The source
code may deliberately be altered, e.g. for your own projects.
It may also give you a few hints for solving problems in the
environment of programming GEM.
If you send me a formatted disk, a self-addressed envelope
(no stamps, please) and $15 (US) or 10 Pounds (UK) I will send you
the source code (and the latest version of the program).
Reports of errors, suggestions, questions, etc. connected with ALICE
are always welcome. Do not hesitate to write.
Much fun using ALICE !
P.S.: Thanxalot to the following people for their support:
Rolf Rosenberger and Ulrich Voss helped me a lot to complete
the program by continuously providing good hints and ideas.
"Goethe" provided many usefull hints concerning the design of
the user interface.
"Tillie" is responsible for the design and the complete rewrite
of the manual. By doing so she contributed a big deal to the
completeness of the program.