
                         
                        FREE : Free Memory Query Program
                           Version 4.02, 16-Feb-1986
                                  SMG Software

                       
                           (C) Copyright 1986,1987 by
                               Steven Georgiades
 
    
                         
          This program allows the user to determine  the  total  amount  of 
     standard memory that is installed in his system, as well as the amount 
     of  standard  memory  that  is still available for use by applications 
     programs.  The FREE program will also check to see if your  system  is 
     an  AT  or  compatible,  and if so,  it will check for extended memory 
     (above 1024K).  If found,  it will report the total amount of extended 
     memory installed.  In addition, the FREE program will determine if any 
     expanded  memory  (Lotus/Intel/Microsoft) is installed in your system, 
     and if so, it will report the total amount of EMS memory installed, as 
     well as the available EMS memory.  Please note that the  EMS  hardware 
     will  only  be  found if the Expanded Memory Manager (EMM) software is 
     also installed.  If it is not installed,  there is  no  way  for  this 
     program to determine if the EMS hardware is installed.  
          When reporting available memory for either standard memory or EMS 
     memory,  the  FREE program will supply both the actual number of bytes 
     available, as well as a percentage relative to the total amount.  




     Command Format:

          FREE




     Revision History:

          Version 1.10        First Release Version

          Version 2.00        Added Percent Available Memory

          Version 3.00        Added Extend Memory Support for AT

          Version 3.01        Fixed bug that would occur on an AT with no 
                              extended memory installed.

          Version 4.00        Added Lotus/Intel/Microsoft EMS Support

          Version 4.01        Added Copyright Info

          Version 4.02        Changed Algorithm for more Accuracy





         FREE  is  hereby  released  into the  public  domain,    and   may 
    therefore  be  freely  copied  and  distributed  within  the  following 
    restrictions: 

         1).  It is distributed in its original, unmodified form, including 
              source code and documentation.

         2).  No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution.

         3).  The program may not be included with other goods or  services 
              supplied  for  a  fee,  unless written permission to do so is 
              obtained in advance from the author.  

    This  program  is  provided  AS  IS without any warranty,  expressed or 
    implied,  including but not limited  to  fitfulness  for  a  particular 
    purpose.  

         If  you have any questions or comments about this or any other SMG 
    program, write to me at the following address: 

                Steven M. Georgiades
                SMG Software
                701-H South Hayward Street
                Anaheim, CA  92804
    
    
    If you are using this program and find it of value,  your  contribution 
    in  any  amount  ($5.00  suggested)  will be greatly appreciated.  Make 
    checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades.  
                Thank you.
