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SETTIME

Version 1.1 · Unique Software

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Description

SETTIME is an older DOS utility that will dial the US Naval Observatory, get the current time and set your system clock. Current phone numbers are 202-792-1594 (DC) and 303-494-4774 (CO). Shareware.

Technical details

File
sttime.zip
Size
4.4 KB
Format
.zip
Year
1988
Added to S.U.P.E.R.
1997-02-25
Files inside
3
Author
Unique Software
Path
anonftp/pub/sttime.zip

How to install it

What to send to the palmtop saves 6.7 KB

These are the files you need. You can send them from the package contents below.

  • SETTIME.COM → A:\SOFT programa de DOS 1022 B

No need to put INSTALL.SCR, SETTIME.DOC: they are manuals, source code or supporting material. Read them here and save 6.7 KB on a 1 MB disk.

Steps
  1. Copy SETTIME.COM to A:\SOFT. They are DOS programs: run them from the DOS icon, or add A:\SOFT to the PATH in C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT to call them by name.

Derived from the package contents and the 200LX conventions. It installs to A: on purpose: C: is a RAM disk and every byte there is memory taken from the system.

It also needs 1

The manual mentions these files, which are in the archive:

The author's instructions 
original of INSTALL.SCR and SETTIME.COM in a safe place and use copies of  the
programs  to  INSTALL  with.] When you have finished making  all  the  changes
necessary  then  all you will need to do is type the following after your  DOS
prompt : "DEBUG < INSTALL.SCR"  [don't include the quotes of course).  SETTIME
will be altered to your parameters.

                         Shareware and Unique Software

    The  files  contained herein are distributed on two concepts.   The  first
concept,   the Shareware concept,  provides that this software is to be freely
distributed in an un-modified state. You are encouraged to copy, give,  upload
any of our un-modified software to any person,  bulletin board or entity.  The
second  concept,  we  call "FairWare",  means that Unique Software  will never
suggest  or  recommend an amount or donation.  We know that the value  of  our
programs  varies from person to person and therefore you should send an amount
equal to that value. The amount? How valuable, useful,  and/or entertaining is
it to you?
    We only ask two things from our users.  First,  that you foward your  name
and address with any amount you might send. (This will enable us to inform you
of  any upgrade or bugs found.)  Along with any suggestions or comments on the
program. Second, Enjoy!

Literal excerpt from SETTIME.DOC, exactly as it came in the package.

Send to my palmtop

The palmtop must be waiting before you press the button, or the transfer will fail. It is the palmtop that announces it is ready, not the other way round.

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