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                         Read Me before using RDTS-V2
                       by R&D Computer System Co., Ltd.
                          Last Updated on 17/08/1998.
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1. What do you get
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The distributed RDTS-V2 is in the .ZIP format. Use PKUNZIP command to extract
all files. RDTS-V2 consists of the following files and sub-directories.
         RDTS-V2.EXE         Y2K compliant testing program.
         RDCV2000.EXE        Special clock viewer program.
         XDATE.COM           Special date handling program.
         XTIME.COM           Special time handling program.
         TVIEW.EXE           Thai and English text viewer.
         FAKEDATE.COM        Tricky date set to check application usage.
         README_T.TXT        This message in Thai.
         README_E.TXT        This message in English.
         HOWTO_T.TXT         Using RDTS-V2 for beginners in Thai.
         HOWTO_E.TXT         Using RDTS-V2 for beginners in English.
         TCLASSES.TXT        Y2K problem class definition in Thai.
         ECLASSES.TXT        Y2K problem class definition in English.
         OURCOMPS.CSV        Sample CSV data file.
         OURCOMPS.XLS        Sample Excel table file.
         \DOCS               Keep some html files here.
         \FIGURES            Keep some graphic files here. Used when viewing
                             html report files using browser.

2. INSTALLATION
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Before using RDTS-V2, the installations must be done first by 2 ways.

   2.1 Diskette Installation
       Install RDTS-V2 into 3.5" diskette that can be boot by inserting a new
       diskette into drive A and use this command.

                C:>FORMAT A: /S

       Insert RDTS-V2 program disk into drive A and use this command.
                C:>MD TEMP
                C:>CD TEMP
                C:>COPY A:\RDTS-V2.ZIP

       Insert the formatted disk into drive A and use this command.
                C:>PKUNZIP -D RDTS-V2.ZIP A:
                C:>DEL RDTS-V2.ZIP

   2.2 Harddisk Installation
       Install RDTS-V2 into the hard disk. Insert the RDTS-V2 program disk
       into drive A and use this command.
                C:>MD RDTS
                C:>CD RDTS
                C:>PKUNZIP -D A:RDTS-V2.ZIP .

3. Using RDTS-V2
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The basic usage of RDTS-V2 program is shown below.

                RDTS-V2 [options]

If options were left blank, RDTS-V2 will work as using option /a0.

Options available are listed here.
        /a0     Test with the system boot automatically. Able to classify PC
                into every classes. Date & time will be restored correctly
                after finish. This is a default option.
        /a1     Test with the system boot with the second part of testing needs
                user to do manually by using an option /a2 after boot. This
                gives the same result as using option /a0.
        /a2     This option is used after booting from option /a1. When finish
                user must set the date and time by hand. Not recommend you to
                use this option alone because the test result may be not
                correct.
        /an     Test without the system boot. Able to roughly classify PC to
                "class 1", "class 2" and "clas 3, 4 or 5" only. Date and time
                will be restored correctly after finish.

The purpose of using different options is here.
        /a0     To finish testing in one process, but the boot disk must be
                write enable. There may be a virus problem.
        /a1     To prevent virus problem at all by enable write protect to
                the boot disk. This is why the RDTS-V2 operation is divide to
                2 parts as mentioned.
        /an     Same reason as using option /a1 and also want to shorten a test
                procedure.

For a report generating, you can record a report file into a boot disk itself
by open the write enable tempolarily or permanently. If you are seriously with
virus, use another disk to keep all report files (in this case you should copy
sub-directory \DOCS and \FIGURES from the boot disk too).

Besides, the other options are listed here.
        /e      Select an English display mode.
        /l      Skip the leap year test procedure.
        /?      Show the short brief text of RDTS-V2 usages.

After finish the testing, program will display all 6 item of testings together
with this computer technical informations. Also the class of this PC at the
last item. These are shown in graphic mode display which support a Thai language
to be displayed correctly.

While moving the highlight bar around by cursor control key, there will be
explanation for user display at the bottom half of the screen. When move to the
final which is the conclusion, the class of this PC will be shown together with
its explanation. PgUp and PgDn key may be used to scroll up/down the messages.

4. Generating a Report
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RDTS-V2 is able to generate a report that contains all test results and
conclusion for later reference. Users have a choice like this.
        F1  Print an English plain text report immediately on any dot matrix
            or laser printer.
        F2  Create the report file in 5 categories as listed below.
                F1- Thai plain text format
                F2- English plain text format
                F3- Thai HTML format
                F4- English HTML format
                F5- CSV data file format
        F3  Enter information concerning with the PC that has been tested.
                Machine Name
                Brand/Model
                Location
            These will be used to generate a complete report.
        F4  Switch the display result on screen between Thai and English.

5. Quit from RDTS-V2
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After finish, press F10 to quit from RDTS-V2. The computer will be reboot to
the previous operating system. Remember to check the clock and calendar every
time before using.

6. Cautions
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   6.1 Prevent using RDTS-V2 under Windows or any multitasking environments
       because RDTS-V2 alway changes the calendar to others back and forth
       of the current date. This may cause a trouble happened with some
       previously installed application softwares to be expired.

   6.2 Although RDTS-V2 is working the best under DOS operating system from
       the diskette but for sometimes it is necessary to operate with non-DOS
       environment. So be carefully using RDTS-V2 in the following situations.

       Windows 95
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       The PC could not boot from floppy disk so install RDTS-V2 in hard disk
       instead. When you execute RDTS-V2 with boot option (/a0 or /a1) and PC
       after reboot will enter to Windows 95 logo screen. The fact is RDTS-V2
       is still running! so please wait for about 1 minute you'll see a screen
       as normal. When quit from RDTS-V2 by pressing F10 key the PC will be
       reboot and there is a chance that Windows 95 may be crashed.

       Netware
       -------
       In case the PC is equipped with LAN card that has a ROM boot enabled,
       when boot the system there'll be a message "Boot from network (Y/N)?".
       Always press 'N' to make it boot from diskette only. Otherwise the
       RDTS-V2 operation will be not correct since the Netware workstation's
       clock and calendar are always updated from a file server so this would
       be absolutely affected RDTS-V2. Hint: unplugged the LAN cable connector
       from the PC before testing. This will not hurt.

   6.3 Because RDTS-V2 needs a boot-from-disk operation, this may bring up
       the computer viruses to affect a boot disk at boot record and/or
       executable file. This is the how-to protect virus.
       - Get a copy of RDTS-V2 only from R&D service center at Pantip Plaza
         or download from R&D web site or R&D BBS. This is free of charge.
       - Prepare the boot disk from the system that absolutely clean from
         virus and unzip the RDTS-V2 to that disk.
       - Boot the PC from your own disk and invoke RDTS-V2 from that disk.
       - Always scan a file virus at RDTS-V2.EXE and other .COM and .EXE in
         the disk before and after testing.
       - Always scan a boot virus before and after testing.

   6.4 Sometime the boot sequence is C: then A: and it makes the system always
       boot from hard disk no matter how hard you try to boot from diskette.
       If this is true, enter the BIOS setup by pressing DEL key when system
       boot and try to modify the boot sequence to A: then C: tempolarily.
       Don't forget to set it back to the original after finish testing.

   6.5 The failure or damage happened to the system, such as an expiration of
       software or system crashed due to a virus computer, because of not
       carefully operate the testing follow the instructions guided above will
       be responsible by user.

7. Disclaimer
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RDTS-V2 is developed for free distribution and user can copy it to distribute
free with our company legal permission. RDTS-V2 is a registered software of
R&D Computer System Co., Ltd. User cannot change the parts of this program for
benefit and must quote our company's name always. All other products, services,
companies and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

8. Contact Address
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Any comments and suggestions about RDTS-V2 and Y2K related problems should
be sent to below address.

  Telephone      : (662) 954-3820-1
  Facsimile      : (662) 954-3824
  R&D BBS        : (662) 694-3180 (2 lines)
  E-Mail         : r&dinfo@mozart.inet.co.th
  WWW            : http://www.rd-comp.co.th/

Download the new or updated release of RDTS-V2 and Y2K related informations
free from our web site at http://www.rd-comp.co.th/ or R&D BBS.


