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Program name: Gone with the Wind utility
(C) Copyright 1986-1992 Micro Tech Specialists
Micro Tech Specialists
P.O. Box 1885
Corvallis, OR 97339
(503) 758-4241
Price : $12.95
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│ │ Info │ │
└─┴──────┴─┘
What is Gone?
Gone is a utility which allows you to leave a highly visible message
on your desk computer while your are not around. It's a fast and
effective alternative to leaving post-it notes on your display. You
can maintain your own list of frequently used messages and do it with
style. This package includes both a DOS and a Windows 3.0 version.
If you like this program and decide to use it, please register by
sending the order form included in this package. If you don't like
this program your friend might find it quite useful, feel free to
distribute evaluation (unregistered) copies of Gone to others.
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┌─┬─────────────────┬─┐
│ │ Package Content │ │
└─┴─────────────────┴─┘
GONE.EXE DOS version (text mode)
GONE.TXT Sample messages text file
GONEW.EXE Windows 3.0 version.
GONE.INI INI resource file for GONEW.EXE
VBRUN100.DLL run-time support for GONEW.EXE only.
README.DOC This file
ORDER.BAT Batch file for printing order form
ORDER.DOC Order form for ordering MTS products
INSTALL.BAT Use this to install for DOS
INSTALLW.BAT Use this to install for Windows 3.00
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┌─┬───────────────────┬─┐
│ │ BASIC INFORMATION │ │
└─┴───────────────────┴─┘
┌───────────┐
│ GONEW.EXE │
└───────────┘
This is the windows version of GONE:
from windows desktop add GONEW.EXE to the group of your
choice or add a line similar to the following:
LOAD=C:\BIN\GONEW.EXE
in your WIN.INI file in order to have GONE always ready to be
used part of your desktop.
This version will allow to include your picture to personalize
your computer. This feature will be available to you when you
register this package.
┌───────────┐
│ GONE.INI │
└───────────┘
This file contains configuration information used by GONEW.EXE.
The following parameter can be specified.
BACKGROUNDPICTURE=
specify this paramater to point to your favorite
.BMP file just as the Windows Desktop uses .BMP file as a desktop
background.
eg: BACKGROUNDPICTURE=C:\WINDOWS\PYRAMID.BMP
USERPICTURE=
This parameter allows you as the User to display a .BMP file
containing your personalized id. To stay forward compatible, we
recommend that you use a facial picture of the computer's operator.
Note: For a $5.00 service fee we can scan your photo to include with
GONEW.
eg: USERPICURE=C:\USER.BMP
BANNERSTEP=
This parameter specifies how fast the banners scrolls.
In case your hardware is too fast or too slow adjust this parameters
for the most effective viewing confort and effectiveness.
┌──────────┐
│ GONE.EXE │
└──────────┘
This is the DOS version.
This version also allows you to scroll continuously
designated files.
Note: you can maintain your GONE.TXT in a directory of your
choice by declaring an environment variable named GONE. For example
SET GONE=C:\RESOURCE
┌──────────┐
│ GONE.TXT │
└──────────┘
use a text editor of your choice to customize the messages one
per line to your liking. Add as many messages as you need to this
file. This list of messages will be used by both versions of GONE.
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┌─┬──────────────┬─┐
│ │ INSTALLATION │ │
└─┴──────────────┴─┘
If you have received this package in an archived form then
you have probably successfully extracted at least this file. If you
have still difficulty please consult the the supplied installation
batch file(s).
If you have received this package as a demo disk perhaps from
a friend, then please use the supplied installation batch file(s).
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┌─┬─────────────────────────────┬─┐
│ │ How To Order And Stay Safe: │ │
└─┴─────────────────────────────┴─┘
The ORDER.BAT file can be used to print an Order Form. Use the Order
form (ORDER.DOC) to order the evaluation copies or the latest
Registered Copies of GONE utility as well as other MTS products.
Of course a registered copy is a much better product.
Use the Mailing Info Form to send us your address. We will
add you to our MTS Mailing List, and will notify you of future updates
and product announcements. This form may also be used to send us
comments about our products. All comments/suggestions are highly
desired, whether positive or negative.
If you have received this copy of GONE from a friend, please take
the time to send in the Mailing Info form even if you do not wish to
register an MTS product. To print it, make sure your printer is on,
and the printhead is at the top of the paper. Then type:
ORDER <Enter>
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