MasterGauges(TM) Screen Saver for Windows 95/NT 4.0 Help Contents

1.0 License
2.0 Introduction
3.0 Whats New?
4.0 Installing and System Requirements
5.0 Disk Space Gauges
6.0 Real Memory Gauge
7.0 CPU Tachometer
8.0 Display Method
9.0 Ordering the Registered Version


1.0 License

VERSION INFORMATION:

TomaSoft MasterGauges(TM) Version 1.9.
Copyright 1997 Tomasoft Corporation.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The dynamic link libraries that accompany this software are 
Coprighted by Microsoft Corporation.  Also MSDOS, Microsoft 
Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT are trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation.


GOVERNING LAW:

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of Canada and 
the Province of Ontario.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY:

THIS SOFTWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT 
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER 
WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE OF THE 
VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS 
PROGRAM MAY BE PLACED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY KIND IS OFFERED.  GOOD DATA 
PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY 
TESTED WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.  THE 
USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.  IN 
ANY CASE LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE AMOUNT 
OF MONEY THAT TOMASOFT CORPORATION RECEIVED FROM THE USER 
FOR THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

SHAREWARE AND REGISTERED VERSION:

By using this software you indicate your acceptance of this 
software license agreement.  You may use this shareware 
version of this software on a trial basis for only 15 days. 
The shareware version is identified by the word 
"Unregistered" in the title bar of the configure dialog box 
and within the "About Box" of the applicaiton.  After that 
period of time you must purchase registered version of the 
software. The shareware or registered version may only be 
used on one computer at a time.  Storage on the computer is 
limited to one hard disk except where required for backup 
purposes.  The registered version may be stored on a network 
drive provided that sufficient licences have been purchased 
for the maximum number of concurrent users at that site.  
The user may not modify or reverse engineer the software or 
documentation files contained in this version in any way.  
The shareware version may be redistributed to anyone else 
provided that all files associated with the shareware 
version are provided together.  No monetary compensation may 
be accepted or requested by anyone for the distribution of 
this software without the expressed written permission of 
Tomasoft Corporation.


2.0 Introduction

While TomaSoft MasterGauges(TM) is a great screen saver with 
stunning graphics, its also a great utility for monitoring 
your system.  It monitors your computers three most 
important system parameters while the screen saver is 
active.  It monitors the amount of hard disk space used, the 
real memory used and, the CPU usage (or utilization).  
MasterGauges(TM) uses a great analogy that many people can 
relate to for displaying these parameters.  It displays the 
information in gauges similar to a cars dashboard.  When 
the needle approaches the red zone of the gauge, there is 
more cause for concern.  It also has user definable alarm 
points which allow the user to define an alarm values above 
which an icon within the gauge is illuminated.   As a screen
saver, it can monitor the background activity of your 
workstation or server that you can check with a single glance 
as you walk by it. You can monitor your NT (or Win95) server 
while its running as a database, file, print or even web 
server. You can even monitor your own workstation as your 
downloading a large file, running a long process, or backing 
up. 

Remember that the total number of gauges (including the 
analog clock) displayed cannot exceed six. 


3.0 Whats New?

Whats new in version 1.9?

  Support for Windows NT 4.0!
  Minor enhancements.

Whats new in version 1.7?

  First debut commercial shareware release.



4.0  Installing and System Requirements

MasterGauges(TM) has been tested under Microsoft Windows 95 
and NT 4.0 with a Intel Pentium based PC.  There is currently 
no version available for Microsoft Windows 3.1. 

To install MasterGauges(TM), simply unpack the zip file and 
run the setup.exe program.  To uninstall it, select 
MasterGauges(TM) from the Add/Remove Programs in the Control 
Panel.


5.0  Disk Space Gauges

MasterGauges(TM) can display the percentage of disk space USED 
on any fixed hard disk drive.  When the needle approaches 
the red (right side) of the gauge, this means that the disk 
is becoming full.  Simply pick the hard disk drive by 
checking the check box next to one or more of the drive 
letters you want displayed.  If you want an alarm icon 
displayed when less than a certain percentage of disk space 
is available, adjust the alarm value and check "Enable Disk 
Alarms".  Remember that the total number of gauges displayed 
(including the clock) cannot exceed six. 

Note that if you are running OSR2 (Windows 95 4.00.950b), that 
the reported disk space for disk drive partitions bigger than 
2Gb may be inaccurate.  To find out what version of Window 95 
youre running, right click on the "My Computer" icon on you 
desktop and select "Properties".  If you dont see the little 
"b" after the version number, then youre not running OSR2.  
This should be fixed in the next version.


6.0 Real Memory Gauge

MasterGauges(TM) can display the percentage of real memory 
currently IN USE.  Check the "Display" check box if you want 
it displayed. When the needle approaches the red (right 
side) of the gauge, this means that the real memory is 
becoming used up.  Your system performance will suffer with 
less real free memory.  Enter the alarm percentage and check 
"Enable Alarm" if you want the alarm icon displayed when 
less than a certain percentage of real memory is free. 
Remember that the total number of gauges displayed 
(including the clock) cannot exceed six. 


7.0 CPU Tachometer

MasterGauges(TM) can display the current Central Processing 
Unit (CPU or processor) usage or utilization.  This is a 
live display of the percentage of CPU utilization.  If the 
needle is fully to the right (in the red zone), this means 
your CPU is fully utilized.  Check the "Display" check box 
if you want it displayed.  Enter the alarm percentage and 
check "Enable Alarm" if you want the alarm icon displayed 
when less than a certain percentage of CPU utilization is 
available.  Remember that the total number of gauges 
displayed (including the clock) cannot exceed six. 



8.0 Display Method

MasterGauges(TM) can display the gauges in a variety of ways.  
Firstly the update speed can be slow (10 Seconds) or fast 
(1/100 second) by adjusting the slider control left or 
right, respectively.  Note that the faster the update speed, 
the more CPU cycles will be used up by the screen saver.  
This is evident by the activity shown on the CPU tachometer 
when the update speed is set to fast.  The gauges can also 
be displayed randomly around the screen, or by scrolling 
them smoothly.  The defaults have been setup for the most 
common configuration.


9.0 Ordering the Registered Version of MasterGauges

You can now order online using your Visa or MasterCard using
our secure web server at: 
http://www.worldy.com/~tomasoft 

Or directly at: 
http://www.getsoftware.com/cgi/info.gsc?productid=184 

OR you can send a check or money order payable to "TomaSoft 
Corporation" by completing the following form. Please note 
that provincial tax should only be added if you are ordering 
from Ontario. 

Add $2.50 for shipping and handling if you require delivery 
by regular postal mail.

Product: TomaSoft MasterGauges for Windows 95/NT4 Version 1.9
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Comments:

For quantities greater than 30, write to TomaSoft 
Corporation at the address below (or by e-mail) to discuss 
site license arrangements.

Mail the completed form and a cheque or money order to:

TomaSoft Corporation
33 Aristotle Drive
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Canada
L4S 1J7

Other comments or suggestions can be sent by e-mail to 
tomasoft@worldy.com.
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