Note: The following applies to those Windows Operating Systems that have a convenient means for operating DOS programs under Windows DOS and true MS-DOS, such as Windows 98. Some later Windows Operating Systems, such as Windows XP do not provide such convenience. Those who install version mill04a of "The Mill" will fiind more information on this subject in the notes contained on the download page and also in notes provided during the installation.
for running "The Mill" in a DOS Window
or under MS-DOS
You must run "The Mill " under MS-DOS in order for the serial port output to be available. The serial port output can be used for driving a sounder, for keying a transceiver, or for operating a keying relay. A keying relay can be used to key a Dial-up Morse system, a transceiver, or an audio oscillator (code practice oscillator) if your computer does not support the PC speaker or provide a patch to the soundboard. If the serial port output is not needed, it is convenient to run the "The Mill" in a DOS Window. If you sometimes use the serial port, you should create both shortcuts.
It is suggested that you print this page so that you will have it before you when you create the shortcut.
The following assumes that you have downloaded "The Mill" and have installed it in the C:\mill00a folder.
To
create
a shortcut for running "The Mill" under Windows:
In "My Computer" open
the
C:\mill05a folder
Locate the mill05a.exe file (Be
sure you have located the correct file.)
Right click on the mill05a.exe
file, hold the button down, and drag it to the desktop
Release the button and click
on "Create shortcut here"
Right click on the shortcut
Click on properties
Click on Screen
Select Full Screen
Click on OK
Click on the shortcut and the
program will open under Windows and the Main Menu will appear
To rename the shortcut, right
click on the shortcut and select rename
Change the name to "Mill -
Windows"
To create a shortcut for running "The Mill" under MS-DOS:
In My Computer,
open
the C:\mill05a folder
Locate the mill05a.exe file (be
sure that you locate the correct file)
Right click on the mill05a.exe
file, hold the button down, and drag it to the desktop
Release the button and click
on "Create shortcut here"
Right click on the shortcut
Click on properties
Click on Program
Click on Advanced
Select MS-DOS Mode, warn before
entering MS-DOS, Use current MS-DOS
configuration
Click on OK, and OK again
Click on the shortcut and the
program will open under MS-DOS and the Main Menu will appear
To rename the shortcut, right
click on the shortcut and select rename
Change the name to "Mill - MS-DOS"
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