Have any of you ever heard of VMiX? Here is an excerpt from this program's
read.me file I thought you might find interesting... Comments?
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VMiX 386 MULTITASKER Copyright (c) 1985-1993 by ComSoft Reg.($59)
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... Multiuser
... Multitasker
... Multiterminal
... Distributed host Multitasking
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Welcome to VMiX 386, protected mode multitasking and multiuser DOS extender.
We assume that you do not wish to go through a lot of documentation before
starting to use VMiX, so we have included the file VMiX.DOC as a quick
startup guide (Refer to the VMiX STARTUP - SYSTEM OPTIONS and QUICK START
TO VMiX MULTITASKING documentation sections!!!). An on-line manual is
included as TECHREF.DOC, however the printed documentation will usually be
more complete.
VMiX is a multitasking and multiuser environment for IBM PC's
and PS/2's (PC, XT, AT, PS/2, EISA) compatibles.
- Graphics and text modes are supported by the shareware version.
- Compatible with MSDOS 6.0 and DRDOS 6 relocation to high memory.
- Loader utility for moving TSRs or VMiX to upper memory.
- Load VMiX to upper memory without robbing DOS of precious space.
- Run communications software while executing other tasks.
A platform for point-of-sale systems, distributed database access,
process control, uplinks and downlinks.
- Distributed multitasking within a NET of several linked VMiX hosts.
- Flip console screens w/single hot key, and additionally 4 terminals.
- Start new windows by pressing Shift-Enter to end a command line.
- A configuration text file, VMiX.INI, for passwords and startup
scripts.
The Shareware Version is bigger and slower than the 386 version because
it is coded in 8086 code, since it must run in all 8088 PCs, as well as,
286's and 386's, and because it carries about 10Kb of registration related
dead wait. The Shareware Version also can not be as efficient when using
extended memory for virtual tasks, but a user without a chronometer might
not be able to tell the difference. Other than those limitations, the
shareware version is identical in capability to the Commercial Version.
The Commercial Version is coded in 386 code, hence it is smaller and faster.
Both versions support up to eight tasks and will use extended memory space,
if available. The Commercial Version will not run in 8088 or 8086 PCs, so
an 8086 version is also included as a separate file in the Registered
and Documented Package.
The user interface is the same, regardless of the processor detected in
your PC or AT (8088, 8086, 80286, or 80386/486).
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A 386 coded trial version is available 24Hrs. from our BBS (listed below).
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We hope that you will continue to use VMiX as it evolves into the 90s.
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Jerry
Internet Montana
Net-Tamer V 1.11.2 - Registered
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