jrd@cc.usu.edu (02/22/91)
Since DESQview problems are a favorite discussion topic, and I receive
a few queries on running MS-DOS Kermit v3.0 under DV, some hints are in order.
The file below describes what works for me. Note that MS-DOS Kermit v3.10,
coming out, releases the cpu frequently so that it runs more smoothly than
MSK v3.0.
Joe D.
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Assistance in creating a DESQview .DVP configuration file for MS-DOS Kermit.
My copy of DESQview is version 2.26 running on a 386 machine with 2MB,
with no expanded memory, but with QEMM/386. The display adapter is a Video-7
"VGA". The tables below are similar to the DESQview screens.
Please, when configuring QEMM to load-high drivers etc always exclude
video memory.
I have been able to run two copies of MS-DOS Kermit v3.02 together,
to different destinations with different communications ports. In addition,
full graphics capability was retained.
Joe D.
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Change a Program
Program Name............: MS-DOS Kermit v3.02
Keys to Use on Open Menu: KE Memory Size (in K): 200
(say 150 minimum)
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Program...: Kermit.exe
Parameters: (Kermit command line items, if any, go here.)
Directory.: C:\yourdir
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Options:
Writes text directly to screen.......: [N] *
Displays graphics information........: [N] **
Virtualize text/graphics (Y,N,T).....: [T] ***
Uses serial ports (Y,N,1,2)..........: [Y]
Requires floppy diskette.............: [N]
* Not true, but MS-DOS Kermit is DESQview-aware and covers up nicely.
** Not true, naturally, but causes DESQview to put Kermit into full
screen mode while graphics are executed and then to return to windowed
mode after switching to text terminal emulation.
*** Can be [Y] with the same effect as above.
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Change a Program Advanced Options
System Memory (in K).....: 0 Maximum Program Memory Size (in K)..:
Script Buffer Size.......: 0 Maximum Expanded Memory Size (in K) :
Text Pages: 1 Graphics pages: 0 Initial Mode: 3 Interrupts: 00 to FF
Window Position:
Maximum Height: 25 Starting Height: 20 Starting Row...: 5
Maximum Width.: 80 Starting Width.: 40 Starting Column: 5
(Choose your own window sizes, naturally. 132 column mode causes DESQview
to switch to full screen.)
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Shared Program
Pathname..:
Data......:
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Close on exit (Y,N,blank)......: [ ] Uses its own colors..............: [N]
Allow Close Window command.....: [Y] Runs in background (Y,N,blank)...: [Y]
Uses math coprocessor..........: [N] Keyboard conflict (0-F)..........: [0]
Share CPU when foreground......: [Y] Share EGA when foreground/zoomed.: [Y]
Can be swapped out (Y,N,blank).: [ ] Protection level (0-3)...........: [3]
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