ScanCode Show, version 2.2                       _______
Copyright (c) 1995, Paul Postuma            ____|__     |                (R)
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Freeware by a member of the
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This program reports scan and ASCII codes returned whenever the int 16h
BIOS function is invoked, as well as the value left in the keyboard BIOS,
when any valid key combination is used.

As such, ScanCode Show is most useful to programmers, though it's also a
toy for the curious.  It gives an accurate portrayal of which keystrokes are
available on your system, i.e. which combinations are recognized by your
keyboard and system BIOS, and which are recognized by int 16h.

This, the smallest such program I've seen, boasts more features than the
others.  The calling keystroke is accurately identified, where possible.
Scan and ASCII codes are presented in hex and decimal, their combined AX
value and the BIOS value in hex, in the form of a scrolling display that
may be printed out at any time.

Some keystrokes may not produce a scan code through int 16h, with a
particular keyboard/system combination.  For example, pressing F11 should
put the value 8500h into AX when int 16h is called, but doesn't do so on
my system, or on many others.  However, examining the BIOS directly shows
that F11 can indeed be recognized.


About the Program

This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.

This particular program is provided as freeware, that is, you may freely
use, copy, and redistribute this program.  It may not, however, be sold for
profit, though a fee not exceeding $10 may be charged for distribution of
the program.

This program is NOT released to the public domain.  It is copyrighted and
may not be altered without my permission.

ScanCode Show was written in assembly language and compiled using the
Wolfware Assembler by Eric Tauck, a fine, inexpensive, and easy-to-use
assembler program.  The annotated source code for ScanCode Show is available
from myself for a fee of $5.00 (U.S. or Canadian):  please specify 3.5 or
5.25" floppy disk.  While this source code may not be modified except with
my express permission, it can provide a starting point for an aspiring
programmer, and you're welcome to learn from it what you can.


Other Freeware/ Shareware

My program BIOS Reporter is the companion program to ScanCode Show, and will
soon be distributed as freeware.  Program and source code are again
available for $5.00, from myself.  The program itself may be found on the
Net, or in various forums on Compuserve.  About this program:

	BIOS Reporter - actively reports system information available in
	BIOS data area; can be run as pop-up TSR to report changes to BIOS
	values while a second program is running.  Allows printing

Finally, if you're at all into growing plants, and in particular want to
know just how to propagate a favourite specimen, check out:

	GROW'EM - The definitive program on propagating plants from
	seeds, cuttings, by layering, etc.  Features over 200 species,
	most propagating techniques in depth, and detailed info on
	growth media, composting, lighting, etc.  Easy-to-use resource,
	illustrated with sketches and photos, runs well under DOS or
	Windows.  Requires VGA, 1.6 MB hard disk space free

The shareware version of this program is available on Compuserve, Exec-PC,
ASP-associated bulletin boards and from ASP-associated vendors, and on
various Internet FTP sites, including Simtel and its mirror sites, and
I'm also happy to send you a copy of the *shareware* version for $5.00 U.S.
or Canadian, which basically covers my costs.  If you ask to receive the
source code for ScanCode Show, you'll automatically receive this shareware
program on the same disk.

The registered version comes in VGA and SVGA flavours, and is in look, feel
and function identical to the shareware program.  However, it features
detailed growing information on well over 350 species and is better
illustrated with sketches and sharp photographic images; the original text
has also been expanded and made more readable, and extra topics have been
added.  About 3 MB free hard drive space is required.

The registered version of Grow'Em may be ordered directly from me, for
$19.95 in U.S. or Canadian dollars.  Please be sure to specify VGA or SVGA.
The form ORDER.FRM is provided for your convenience.


Enjoy,

Paul Postuma             Phone:  506-849-6967
16 Fullyer Drive         Compuserve:  74471,1240
Quispamsis, NB           Internet:  ppostuma@nbnet.nb.ca
CANADA
E2G 1Y7