Expert Mode
Blue Marsh Softworks
Release 1.0.1 7/28/96


  Description
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This program allows anyone to customize their GEOS-based device (desktop, OmniGo, Zoomer) via pull-down lists. You can turn on the Express menu, enable various options on the Express menu, and set the interface, document, and launch levels. It's really a hodge-podge of options that allow you to turn on the "Expert Mode" in your device.

The program was developed because many users wanted to know and experience the expert mode of the Zoomer and OmniGo. Realizing that most users aren't crazy enough to start modifying their GEOS.INI files by hand, I developed this program. It lets you make all the nifty enhancements without worrying about making the device unbootable.


  Liabilities
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Keep in mind, this program gives you control over the GEOS.INI file, a file which determines how GEOS will behave. It is possible to turn off certain Express menu options, leaving you unable to start programs. Please be careful with this (warnings are in the help file on which options can cause trouble). Nathan Fiedler and Blue Marsh Softworks are not liable for any damages, lost profits, lost data, etc. caused by misuse of Expert Mode.


  How to use Expert Mode
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To use Expert Mode, first install it (see INSTALL.TXT). Once Expert Mode is installed on the device, you can start it by whatever means is normal for the device you're using. The Expert Mode screen will appear and show several pop-up lists. If you know what these list options modify, go ahead and start changing options to suit your preference. Otherwise, please see the help file for an explanation of all the options available.

Once you've got the options set the way you like, click on File/Save Settings. This will write the changes to the GEOS.INI file. Then select File/Exit. To have the changes take effect, you must reboot the device. On the desktop, simply Exit to DOS and restart GEOS. On the Zoomer, use the reset button sequence (I don't know what it is). On the OmniGo, press the SHIFT, ON, and NEXT keys at the same time. These steps will all cause GEOS to exit and then restart, making the options you've chosen take effect.

Not all options in ExpertMode have an effect on all systems. For instance, choosing any Launch Model other than "One app at a time" on the OmniGo could cause it to crash. And, not all windowing features are enabled on all programs on the OmniGo. The Express menu is also strangely different on the OmniGo. Basically, ExpertMode on the OmniGo can be strange. See the help file for an explanation of each option.


  Source Code
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The complete source code to this program is provided with this distribution. The files are named with the following extensions: .MK, .REV, .GP, .GOH, and .GOC. If you are not a programmer you can ignore  files with those extensions.
