====================================================== WARNING! This is a dangerous tool - not for kids! Patching the master boot record is a risky task. ====================================================== BOOT256B - Boot with your favorite 256b intro! the amazing tool by TomCat/Abaddon ------------------------------------------------------ v1.1 - you should select the HDD by the 2nd parameter 80h -> 1st HDD (the booted), 81h -> 2nd HDD, ... - new MBR emulates 09H DOS function: Display String - it was tested with the MBR of FreeDOS and WindowsXP - of course it won't work on GDT drives without MBR - it will backup the original MBR as BACKUP.MBR file ------------------------------------------------------ HOW TO USE - make a bootable USB by RUFUS - https://rufus.akeo.ie - after DOS boot run BOOT256B yourintro.COM 80h - other drive than booted USB, patch on your own risk! KNOWN ISSUES - DOS interrupts won't work at boot time (except 09H) - if your intro dosn't quit, don't put into any MBR! - sample INTRO now works under all DOSBox version but the scroller is laggy, not smooth (why?) CONTACT - kapor@dit.hu Don't forget to backup your USB regulary and have a nice reboot! .