DS>    An unfortunate tendency of DOS programs being run in Windows.
 DS>    Because of the way that they poll instead of waiting for interrupts,
 DS>    they do tend to soak up time -- especially if you have more than one
 DS>    of them open.   I tend to open BlueWave and then close it completely
 DS>    when I am done.  When I watch the performance meter, one copy of BW
 DS>    soaks up 45%, even when not really doing anything.  Two copies go
 DS>    over the top at 90-100%.  Windows programs tend to only grab 5% or
 DS>    less when idle.

TAME should be able to take care of that problem... most DOS programs go
into a "tight loop" reading the keyboard and checking the
datetime clock... TAME sees this and will tweak the program back causing it
to use less CPU resources... the TAME that i'm speaking of is a TSR that
can be loaded in the DOS window... i use it on several DOS programs that i
still run... needed it with them on windows as well as OS/2...

the info i have on TAME is...

                                    Tame(r)
                                  Release 3.2

                Program Copyright 1988-1994 by David G. Thomas

 This program significantly enhances the performance of Windows, OS/2,
 DESQview and other multi-tasking systems.  It is provided to you for a
 30 day risk-free trial period.  If you decide to keep it, please register
 by sending $20.00 to the following address:

                            David G. Thomas
                            4290 Bells Ferry Road
                            Suite 106 Room 576
                            Kennesaw, GA 30144-1300

 In return, you will receive a manual, and a registered version of the program.
 The registered version will support more options and will not show this screen.
 Technical support is available by calling the support BBS.  (404) 928-9294



the above is a screen print from an unregistered copy... it should have
enough info to assist in locating it... i dunno if the support bbs is still
in operation, though... if you or anyone needs a copy, i can make it
available if its not already in my downloads section...

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