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SLO.COM v1.4
SLO is designed to slow down a faster 386/486 for using programs that
were developed for the old 8086. It's main use will probably be for
playing games. What makes SLO superior to other programs that I've seen
for this purpose, is that SLO is COMPLETELY UNINSTALLABLE (following the
rules for uninstalling TSR's). Basically, as long as nothing is installed
after SLO, you can uninstall it by using the /u switch. The size of SLO
in memory is just 1.4K. You can also disable SLO while installed by a
hot key combination. You will probably find it best to turn off the turbo
button on your computer while using SLO.
SLO is distributed "as is" with no implied guarantee or warranty by
the author. It should work with most systems. I have not tried to load
it high and doing so may have unpredictable results. I do hope you find
the program useful.
USAGE:
SLO [/L:num] to install
then
SLO [/L:num] | [/D] | [/E] | [/S] | [/U] | [/?]
/L:num - Change delay
where num = a four digit number between 100 - 9999
representing the delay time.
/S - Show a status screen with current settings
/D - Temporarily disable the delay
/E - Enable the delay
/? - Help screen
/U - Uninstall
You may toggle SLO on and off by the CTRL+ALT+LEFTSHIFT key
combination.
The other factor that sets SLO apart is that you can adjust the delay
from the command line using the /L switch. Entering a four digit number
after the colon will effectively set the delay time to that number. The
default is 7148, which is the proper delay for my 33 MHz 486. The delay
may need to be adjusted for each individual program. The easiest way to
do that is to find the proper delay by experimentation, then set up a
batch file to first invoke SLO, set the delay factor, and then call the
program:
@echo off @ECHO OFF
SLO /L:7148 O SLO
[program here] R SLO /L:7148
SLO /u [Program Here]
SLO /U
You may find it easier to find the proper delay by using a diagnostic
program such as Norton Utilities SysInfo which will calculate the
processor speed relative to the 8086.
SLO is shareware. It may be distributed freely, but continued use of
the program requires registration with the author. Please distribute the
original ZIP file with all the documentation files.
To register your copy send $5 to:
GRANITE MOUNTAIN SOFTWARE
839A HWY. 20 E.
COLVILLE, WA 99114
Registered users will be entitled to the latest version of the program, as
well as notified of other software offers from GMS. If there is a great
enough response, a new version will be created featuring a easier interface
and hopefully a smaller executable size. Any ideas about improvements can
be sent along with your registration and are appreciated.
DEREK ALTAMIRANO
11/13/94