AdvCRT -- AN ADVANCED CRT UNIT


          AdvCRT (Advanced CRT) is a collection of extremely speedy and
     powerful Screen and Keyboard manipulation routines for use with the
     IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2 family of microcomputers in conjunction with (and
     presently limited to) Borland International's Turbo Pascal Version 5.5.

          This UNIT takes full advantage of Turbo Pascal's speed and
     compact code size to make the programming of screen-oriented
     applications smooth, quick, and productive.  The routines included
     in this package are those every programmer has wished to have at
     disposal, yet never had the time nor the expertise to develop.
     Now all programmers regardless of skill can have powerful routines
     such as these for their everyday use.

     Common Questions and Answers concerning AdvCRT UNIT:

       Q: "What type or routines are included in this package?"

       A:  A wide variety of Screen (Mono/CGA/EGA/EGA+/VGA), Keyboard,
           and Timer manipulation routines are included, along with a
           few other miscellaneous (yet relating) routines.  Some of
           these include:

                - Full access to all Video Display pages (text and graphic)
                - Full access to Video Display memory
                - Page-sensitive cursor control
                - Scrolling of any region on the screen
                - Determining the type of Display Adaptor installed
                - Determining and setting the status of the "Grey Keys"
                  on the keyboard (CAPS, NUM LOCK, LSHIFT, RSHIFT, ALT, etc.)
                - Saving and Restoring multiple text screens to/from memory
                - Much, much more!

       Q:  "Can I see a demonstration any of these procedures?"

       A:  Various demos accompany the distribution packet.  However, with
           the release of AdvCRT Version 9.0 (first version to implement
           the user-supported software theory), demos are virtually obsolete.
           This is due simply to the nature of user-supported software:
           What you demo is in fact the actual software for which you will
           be paying.


       Q:  "If these routines were to change, how would I upgrade?  How do
            I obtain future versions?"

       A:  Registered users receive a full year of free upgrades.  Upgrades
           may be obtained by simply re-downloading the new version from
           any distribution BBS, or mailed at your request directly from the
           author(s) at NO CHARGE to you.  After the first year of registrat-
           ion has expired, new versions of the software are available
           directly from the author(s) for a $5 diskette/mailer/postage
           charge.


       Q:  "I am quite an experienced programmer, will these routines
            really be of help?"

       A:  AdvCRT is the product of many months of research and
           excruciating programming by a group of well-experienced
           developers and Computer Engineers at Virginia Polytechnic
           and State University.  It implements only the finest in terms
           of SPEED and POWER.  It was once said that all good programmers
           are "pack-rats"--AdvCRT is certainly a valuable asset to any
           programmer's library.


       Q:  "I have just started programming in Turbo Pascal.  Can these
            routines help ME?"

       A:  Yes.  As your programming expertise grows, AdvCRT will grow
           with you and be there whenever needed.  You may find no need
           for some of the routines at present, but as your knowledge
           and curiousity grows, you will have the ability to refer to
           this outstanding UNIT at any time.


       Q:  "It looks like I'm going to enjoy AdvCRT.  I understand it is
            unlawful for me to use this UNIT in any way for more than
            the two month trial-period without registering my copy
            and mailing the required contribution.  How do I go about
            registering?"

       A:   (1) Print the Registration file (REGISTER.TXT), and complete
                the questionnaire.
            (2) Print the License Agreement file (LICENSE.TXT), read
                it in full, and sign your name on the space provided.
            (3) Send the hardcopy Registration, License Agreement,
                and a check or money order for the correct amount to:

                Gary A. Kohan, Jr.
                Nebula Development Systems (NbDS)
                7372 Stream Way
                Springfield, VA  22152-3640