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StarInfo/McEwan/!Help
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� P C K e y s
Release 1.00
� Colin McEwan of Echelon Software
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Introduction
There's a comparatively small but annoying difference between the keyboards
on Acorn computers and those on other systems (IBM PC, Unix, etc.), which is
that the "Delete" and "End" keys perform different functions.
PC Keys rectifies this problem by making desktop applications on the Acorn
use the same keys as used on other computers.
Usage
To use PC Keys, simply double-click on the PCKeys Relocatable Module file.
To install PC Keys permanently on your computer, simply drag the PCKeys file
into the "PreDesk" or "Tasks" directory of your RiscPC or A7000, or type
it's pathname into your !Boot file in the "usual way".
There's always a catch...
...and with PC Keys, the catch is that you'll need Risc OS 3 or later to use
it.
All comments and suggestions for future improvement are welcome but please
note that I cannot reply to letters without a stamped, address envelope.
The address is:
Colin McEwan,
11 Helen Way,
Alexandra,
Strathclyde,
Scotland.
G83 9PJ.
I would also, of course welcome details of any bugs discovered so that I
can correct them.
We would like to hear from anybody who might be interested in joining our
merry band of men but please note that I cannot reply to letters without a
stamped, address envelope.
The address is:
Echelon Software,
30 The Deerings,
Harpenden,
Herts.
AL5 2PE.
We look forward to hearing from you all.
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