Re: Screen colors

[James Eibisch jeibisch@xxxxxxxx]

On Wed, 24 Sep 1997 06:09:28 +0000, Carl Distefano
 wrote [slightly edited]:

>One of the all-time best DOS programs, and very "DO-able" from
>the CMline, is VGA Palette Tool, by Ralph Smith, aka clySmic software
>(vintage 1988), known affectionately as VPT. It's freeware (though
>clySmic retains the copyright). Colors are assigned to each DOS
>mode (0-15) by adjusting slide controls for red, green and blue
>components until the desired blend is achieved.

I used that program all the time when using Windows 3.1. For anyone
using Win3 or plain DOS, I think it's worth reinforcing how tremendous
that little program is. Please, get it if you can.

>While I'm at it, in addition to VPT, here are my votes for the most
>"DO-able" DOS programs of all time:
>
> LIST, by Vernon Buerg
> - the classic file viewer (see recent discussion on this list);
> freeware, shareware, and commercial versions available

[others snipped]

Apparently (net.urban myth perhaps?), Vernon became a millionaire from
LIST. Goes to show how well shareware can work.

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