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                 Copyright(C) 1991  Mark R Juneau
                           P.O. Box 1204
                         Arvada,  CO 80001
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                         INTRODUCTION:

   MEMORY MAP is a graphical utility which displays the usage of
your computer's conventional memory. This is the area of memory from
0 to 640K where the majority of MS-DOS programs are loaded. MEMORY
MAP also reports the total amount of memory in your computer.

   The MEMORY MAP display contains a 3D bar which represents the
area of your memory from 0 to 640K. Any programs loaded in memory
will be shown on the bar by coloring in an area of the bar
representing the amount of memory the program is using. Each program
is labeled with its name (if available), and size in bytes.



                    HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

   MEMORY MAP does require an IBM PC or compatible running PC or
MS-DOS. Because MEMORY MAP has a high resolution graphic display, it
does require an EGA or VGA adapter and monitor.



            A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR COMPUTER'S MEMORY:

   MEMORY MAP is a program that was designed to give you a quick
visual display of your computer's memory usage.  There are two types
of programs which use your computer's memory. They are: 

1)  TSR (Terminate Stay Resident) programs - such as device drivers,
    background programs, and pop-up utilities.  They are usually    
    loaded when your computer boots up, and remain in memory until  
    you shut off your computer. 

2)  Application software - it is loaded in memory only when it's in 
    use.  When you exit the program, it removes itself from memory, 
    thus freeing memory for other programs. 

   When a program is executed, it requests memory from DOS.  DOS
allocates a block of memory sized in paragraphs (1 paragraph = 16
bytes).  The block of memory that DOS selects is based on a first
fit, last fit, or best fit strategy.  There are no gaps between
memory blocks, once one ends, another begins. Each block is either
available for allocation, or it is in use by some program.

   DOS usually selects a block slightly larger than what was
requested by the program.  DOS then breaks the block into two
blocks, one for the program, and the other block is free.  So, it is
possible for free memory (memory not in use) to exist between the
programs loaded.  Due to screen resolution, these free blocks are
usually too small to be mapped by MEMORY MAP in their actual
location, so they are summed up as one free block.  This means that
your largest executable program size is a little smaller than what
MEMORY MAP shows as free memory. 



                      ABOUT SHAREWARE:

   Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using
it, you are expected to register.

   Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting
your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because
the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate
money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay
a registration fee for it.



                     LICENSE AGREEMENT:

   Users of MEMORY MAP must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"MEMORY MAP is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties
of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. In no event shall
the author be responsible for any costs or damages whatsoever due to
errors in usage or your failure to read, understand, or follow
instructions in the documentation.

   If you obtained MEMORY MAP from a shareware disk vendor, a BBS, a
friend or colleague, or another similar source, you have an
unregistered (trial) copy. If you find this program useful and find
that you are using MEMORY MAP and continue to use MEMORY MAP for
more than 21 days, you must make a registration payment of $5 to THE
address below. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting
Mark R. Juneau.

   You are encouraged to pass a copy of MEMORY MAP along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy
if they find that they can use it. 

                                     Thank You!
                                  Mark  R.  Juneau
                                   P.O. Box  1204
                                  Arvada, CO 80001