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- 05/06-92 SelfDestruct V1.03
-
- Updated: 19/09-91 - for version 1.00
- Updated: 25/12-91 - for version 1.01
- Updated: 01/01-92 - for version 1.02 (The new year version)
- Updated: 05/06-92 - for version 1.03
-
- Copyright (C) Tomi Blinnikka 1991, All Rights Reserved.
- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
- This program is freely distributable. This means that you can copy it and
- give it to all your friends, upload it to a BBS or include it in a PD-
- library (FISH etc.). The only restrictions are that all of the files are
- included in their original form without additions, deletions, or modifi-
- cations of any kind and that it IS NOT SOLD. THIS INCLUDES GERMAN PD
- DEALERS. If you want to use this program for commercial purposes, you
- need written permission. The SelfDestruct program is provided "AS IS"
- without warranty of any kind, and the author is not responsible for
- any damage this software may do.
-
- WHAT DOES IT DO?
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- This program simply loads a program called 'KillLKick'.
-
- WHAT DO YOU NEED?
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- You'll need an Amiga computer (see compatibility list), with Kickstart
- 2.0 (intuition.library version 37 or higher). You'll need also a Sony
- HiFi stereo system for listening to the great Amiga sounds, but it's
- not necessary running this program... (PS. Don't forget the Coke or
- competing drink).
-
- COMPATIBILITY
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- SD (SelfDestruct) will work on any Commodore Amiga, running on Kickstart
- 2.0 or higher. This includes the following: A500(+), A600, A1000, A2000,
- A2500/20, A2500/30, A3000 (16 MHz or 25 Mhz model). The program SHOULD
- work on any upgrades (based on the Amiga Development Guidelines, see
- Amiga ROM Kernel Reference Manual (Kickstart 1.3 version): Libraries
- and Devices, introduction) and future A4000-series.
-
- HOW TO USE IT
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- If this the first time you are using a Commodore Amiga computer, even
- though unlikely, go carefully through all the power switches on all
- devices connected to and around (including) the Amiga, and check that
- they are set to 'OFF'. Secondly check all cabling between the local
- power distribution network (read: the plug) and your computer. Third
- check cable(s) between your monitor/TV-set (what?) and computer. If
- everything SEEMS to be OK, start turning everything on, starting from
- external devices! NOTE ON A2000/A2500! If after all this, your power
- light will not function, open up machine and change polarity of wires.
- Oh, BTW to run the program, enter the following into your CLI/SHELL/etc.
-
- 1> SelfDestruct [Number] [String]
-
- Where: [Number] equals a 16-bit number (1-4096, decimal) that
- indicates the desired amount of clicks to execute SD
- mechanism.
-
- [String] is the text string to be displayed. Maximum amount
- of characters is limited to 31 characters, to save memory.
-
- use
-
- 1> SelfDestruct ?
- 1> SelfDestruct -?
-
- or
-
- 1> SelfDestruct -h
-
- to see:
-
- Self Destruct v1.03 (5.6.92). (C)opyright Tomi Blinnikka.
-
- USAGE: SelfDestruct [Number] [String]
- Where:
- [Number] is a number from 1 to 4096
- [String] is the text to be displayed
-
- Defaults are: NN = 3, XXX = SD
-
- You can also click once (unless [Number] equals 1) and press 'Q' to quit
- or use the Break command (CTRL-C).
-
- ERROR MESSAGES
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- The SelfDestruct program will display necessary error messages. If a window
- can't be opened, the user will be informed. If a PublicScreen cannot be
- locked, the user will informed etc. I HATE PROGRAMS THAT DON'T TELL
- WHAT-THE-HELL IS GOING ON! That clear? If SD doesn't give any output,
- output has been redirected to NIL: etc.
-
- VERSIONS
- ~~~~~~~~
- Version Size Date Description
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
- 1.03 2096 05/06/92 Changed version string... :)
-
- 1.02 2096 01/01/92 The new year version. Added lots of goodies
- (sorry, no bug fixes! (read: no bugs)).
- Ready for distribution. Upload to: MITS
-
- 1.01 1200 25/12/91 HipHop version for Tomi Sarvela. Thanks for
- beta testing (?!?)
-
- 1.00 1200 19/09/91 Working version, made for private use.
-
- 0.00a- ???? ??/??/91 Wrote the program basics and main routines.
- 0.99a
-
- FUTURE VERSIONS
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- What?
-
- THANKS ETC.
- ~~~~~~~~~~~
- Thanks again to Tomi Sarvela for beta testing and spreading a private copy
- :). Coz' of that, I had to make a REAL PUBLIC RELEASE version! And thanks
- to the MITS group chat gang for disturbing me, while I was programming, and
- for keeping up until 6:30 (AM). BTW. Blame Sarvela for the interesting
- parts in these documents...
-
- BUG REPORTS ETC...
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Please send donations, bug reports, and list of features you would like to
- have included in future versions to
-
- Tomi Blinnikka
- Syystie 10
- 00780 Helsinki
- FINLAND
-
- If you want the source code (it has some examples how to take care of
- command line inputs, PublicScreen stuff, libraries with special 2.0
- things), contact me at the address above or you can also contact me on the
- following BBS:
-
- MITS +358-0-458 2066
- MITS +358-0-458 2077
- MITS +358-0-458 2088 (Sec. level 40 or higher ONLY)
-
- "...trademark of Xerox Corporations. Reading legal mush can turn your
- brain to guacamole! Epson is registered trademark of Epson America
- ..." -Amiga RKRM Includes & AutoDocs, fourth page.
-
-
- Tomi Blinnikka
-