-- What should have been in the LZH file -------------------------------------
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ReadThis.1st This file.
MHz.PRG The speed switcher, version 1.1.
MHz_Cfg.PRG The config program.
-- What this is --------------------------------------------------------------
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Lately there have been a whole bunch of speed switch programs for the Mega STe.
But I haven't seen any that stay in memory and work with hot keys. This one
does.
-- Freeware notice -----------------------------------------------------------
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MHz is, by itself, Freeware. You can give it to anyone else you like, as long
as:
1) You give them both programs and this file, both completely unaltered.
2) You don't charge for the copy, except for reasonable charges to cover
the cost of the media (disk). This charge should not exceed $10, or the
nearest equivalent in the local currency.
-- Using the program ---------------------------------------------------------
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Just toss MHz.PRG in your AUTO folder and reboot your computer. It will
install itself in RAM; every time you want to switch between 16MHz with cache
or 8MHz without cache, just press CTRL and RIGHT SHIFT.
If you don't like the combination of CTRL and RIGHT SHIFT, then run
MHz_Cfg.PRG; you'll be prompted to answer YES or NO to CTRL, LEFT SHIFT, RIGHT
SHIFT, and ALTERNATE. These make up your hot key choice. For example, if you
answer YES to CTRL and ALTERNATE, then you have to press CTRL and ALTERNATE to
switch speeds. The program will not let you use a setup that does not require
at least two keys to switch the speed.
Once you've selected your hot key combination, you'll be asked to locate
MHz.PRG with the fileselector. (It should be in your AUTO folder, right?)
Just find it and click on "Okay". The change won't take effect until you
reboot, and the text message that says "Press CTRL + RIGHT SHIFT" isn't
altered. Maybe I'll fix that sometime...
-- Known incompatibilities ---------------------------------------------------
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If you don't have a Mega STe, it obviously makes no sense to use this program.
Therefore, the program WILL NOT CHECK to see if you're really using a Mega STe;
it will happily install itself on any machine. Trying to use it on a regular
ST or STe will result in bombs and a total lockup of the computer. Mega STe
users have nothing to worry about.
Other than that, I have found no problems using the program. It _even_ works
with Spectrum, which can be very picky about which programs it will work with.
As a matter of fact, if you're using a Spectrum picture viewer that doesn't
automatically slow down Mega STe's, you can even change speeds WHILE THE
PICTURE IS BEING DISPLAYED on most viewers! Of course, it'd be nice to have
the program switch speeds FOR you... look for Spc-3375 1.6 for that feature!
-- More dmj software ---------------------------------------------------------
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Naturally I'd like for you to check out some other software... so here's a
few.
o BoinkSave - Recently featured on the cover disk of Atari ST User, this is
a neat screen saver that displays a bouncing ball.
o MoireSave - Monochrome users also get a screen saver...
o DMJ GIF - Produces exceptional quality images from high-resolution GIFs.
Lots of extra features, too.
o Sound Lab - A complete sample editing package, with perhaps the fastest
edit functions available.
p Spc-3375 - The *BEST* Spectrum viewer. Slows down Mega STe's, flickers
STe pix for regular ST's, and even attempts to fix out-of-sync ST's!
o Spc Thumb - Make catalog pictures of your entire collection! Lots of
features, easy to use, and FAST.
And don't forget to check out ReNameIt!, which allows you to rename files,
folders, and volume labels, using upper case, lower case, or extended
characters.
-- Where to reach me ---------------------------------------------------------
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You can reach me at the following address:
(US / Canada) (Europe)
Damien M. Jones Damien M. Jones
PSC 8 Box 657 Postfach 657
APO AE 09109 6541 Flugplatz Hahn
U.S.A. GERMANY
I usually answer letters within a few days after receiving them.
-- Revision History ----------------------------------------------------------
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Ya know, it's REALLY embarassing to release a program that has a major glitch
in it. MHz's problem was that it installed JUST FINE when run from the
Desktop--which is where I tested it. But it wouldn't install properly when run
from the AUTO folder. This glitch has been totally, completely, and absolutely
removed; this time I TESTED it. I guess that's what happens when you try to
write a program two days before going on vacation.
(Techie note: MHz was trying to install itself on the first VBL slot, which TOS
reserves for various housekeeping chores. From the AUTO folder, this slot
wasn't used, so MHz filled in there. When the Desktop initialized, it
clobbered MHz's slot. When run from the Desktop, though, the slot was already
used, so MHz filled in the next available one.)
-dmj