July 1, 1989-- MINI TEXT EDITOR NOW AVAILABLE ****************************************************************************** EAST MEADOW, NY-- Andrew M. Saucci, Jr. has released Centiwrite 1.10. Centiwrite, available for microcomputers running the MS-DOS or PC-DOS operating systems, is a single-screen text editor suitable for creating the short memos, notes, and batch files which form the core of everyday work. Its simplicity makes it immediately useful even to novices, and expert users will feel at home with it right away. Small enough to fit on a single floppy disk of any size, Centiwrite eliminates the need to carry and load a full-size word processor for small jobs. An added benefit is that the cursor does not blink, and can be customized to suit the user. The only requirements are 128K of memory and DOS 2.0 or higher. LIST OF FEATURES: * Customization program included for screen colors and other settings * No-blink cursor can appear in any color, inverse video, or boldface * Small size, approximately 36K * Undo key (F3) reverses the most recent keystroke * Accepts almost any ASCII character, including ASCII zero (but not 7, 8, 10, & 13) * Esc and Ctrl-key combinations appear normally on screen * Displays ASCII value for any selected character * Horizontal and vertical key repeat functions duplicate a character * Quick reference screen with list of commands * Support for EGA 43-line and VGA 50-line modes * Warning is displayed before discarding a file * Preset tabs make indentation and column creation a breeze * Insert or Overstrike modes available, default can be customized Also available is the Centiwrite Developer's Kit, which includes the Turbo Pascal units which comprise the editor itself. The Developer's Kit allows the inclusion of an "instant editor" in Turbo Pascal programs which generate the same type of small files mentioned earlier. The editor in the Kit can be placed within a window, and its colors and other settings (including the cursor color or blinking) can be set by the programmer. The editor can also be overlaid if desired. Additional support routines can be used independently of the editor. Both programs were written by Andrew M. Saucci, Jr., who was graduated with distinction with a master's degree in computer science from the New York Institute of Technology. He also holds a bachelor's degree in the same field from Hofstra University. According to Mr. Saucci, "People should not have to use an anvil to do the job of a paperweight. Centiwrite is just right for the kinds of jobs it's designed to do. Besides, anvils will throw your back out! For what?" Centiwrite 1.10 is available for $20. The Centiwrite Developer's Kit is available at $32.50 for Turbo Pascal 4.0, 5.0, and 5.5 (please specify when ordering). The programs are available on either 360K 5.25" or 720K 3.5" diskettes. Either program may be purchased directly from the author by making a check for the above amounts (NY State residents MUST add their local sales tax) payable to Andrew M. Saucci, Jr. 641 Koelbel Ct Baldwin, NY 11510-3915 Site licenses are available for Centiwrite for $250 and the Developer's Kit for $550. For modest additional fees, the author will also produce a custom version of either program. Plus, Centiwrite is available for license to any OEM wishing to bundle it with hardware or other software. In addition, support is available on all of the following on-line services: CompuServe 72117,241 (for fastest response) Delphi ASAUCCI BIX ASAUCCI GEnie A.SAUCCI3 All questions pertaining either to Centiwrite 1.10 or the Centiwrite 1.10 Developer's Kit should be directed to one of these addresses. Publications that would like additional information or would like review copies of these programs (if they have not already been provided) should also send a message to one of these addresses or call (516) 538-9209.