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    |¯|\   / / /    A Program by Tijl Coosemans (tijl@ulyssis.org)
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    | | |/ /u/      website:  http://tijl.studentenweb.org/
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    | |/ /e/      ! with special thanks to Jean Carot (aka Yhean) and
    |   /V/         Henk Poley for the impressive tips and beta-testing !
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================================= version 2.1 == 01/01/2002 (MM/DD/YYYY) ==

 Description
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   Simply said: Venus is a tiny plug-in for your calculator that allows
   you to run (compatible) assembly programs just as you would run TI-Basic
   programs. You just have to pick them from the PRGM-menu and press enter.

   Additionally this package also contains a simple GUI explorer from which
   you can run both Venus and Ion programs. (extra explorers are available
   on my website)

 Installation
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   Amazingly Venus doesn't require any installation. Just send the group
   file "venus.83g" to your calculator. This will copy the following files:

	A  : an explorer from which you can run Venus and Ion programs
	     (optional)
	0V : the Venus core, this allows you to run asm programs
	     (required)

   If you want to copy Venus from your calculator to another one, then copy
   at least prgm0V, which is a required file. prgmA is optional, but comes
   in handy if you use Ion programs.

   If you ever want to uninstall Venus, then just delete prgm0V and most
   likely all Venus programs too.

   IMPORTANT: Don't install any other shell onto your calc. Although it
   might sometimes look like it's possible, it mostly isn't when you start
   them up.

 Running A Program
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   Just the same as with TI-Basic programs. Pick them from the prgm-menu,
   hit the enter key and enjoy.

 Explorer Information
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   Startup the explorer by executing prgmA. If it seemingly refuses, then
   that means you currently don't have any Venus or Ion programs on your
   calculator.
   Navigating through the menu is done by using the arrow keys. Up and Down
   move the selection one item at a time. Left and Right move it 7 items at
   once.
   Pressing 2nd or Enter runs a program.
   Pressing [on] will turn off your calculator.

   For a more complete list of specific features and different explorers
   please visit my website at http://tijl.studentenweb.org/

   About the Ion compatibility. Most Ion programs should work without a
   problem. However, some programs, which use some very specific Ion
   features might cause your calculator to crash. As example, there's
   SQRXZ. If you ever encounter any problems like that, then please mail me
   about it at tijl@ulyssis.org

 Developer Information
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   Please visit my website at http://tijl.studentenweb.org/ as the
   information may be updated without a new version being released.

 Bugs and Disclaimer
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   This program has been tested many many times. It's always possible
   there's something I overlook but Venus didn't cause any damage to my
   calculator so it shouldn't cause any to yours. However, if it does, I
   cannot be held responsible. If you encounter any problems I'll be glad
   to help you (if I can), mail me at tijl@ulyssis.org
   Venus is freeware and may be freely distributed as long as it remains
   in its original state.

 History
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<-> version 2.1 - 20010101 -- size: 346
	* Fixed a bug that caused a program to quit with a
	  Syntax Error sometimes.
	* Due to a bug in the TI-Graph Link Software, the venus.83g file
	  had a wrong format. Has been fixed by manually changing the file.
	  (thanks to Henk Poley for notifying me of this)

<-> version 2.0 - 20011226 -- size: 346
	* Venus underwent a whole metamorphosis
	* no more installation required
	* no more external routines
	* generally more userfriendly

<-> version 1.5 - 20010819 -- size: 348
	* improved installation
    routines (9):
	zfcpy.83p - zgetk.83p(1.1) - zgetx.83p - zgrey.83p(1.1) - zpic.83p
	zrand.83p(1.1) - zrec.83p(1.2) - zsend.83p(1.2) - zspr.83p(1.1)

<-> version 1.4 - 20010629 -- size: 355
	* highly optimized installation procedure
	* improvements to some routines
    routines (9):
	zfcpy.83p - zgetk.83p(1.1) - zgetx.83p - zgrey.83p(1.1) - zpic.83p
	zrand.83p(1.1) - zrec.83p(1.2) - zsend.83p(1.1) - zspr.83p(1.1)

<-> version 1.3 - 20010504 -- size: 377
	* more compatible with Venus Explorer
	* some minor optimizations
	* removed the 'jp' to the load routine again
	  after long consideration it didn't seem to be much useful
	* improvements to some routines
    routines (9):
	zfcpy.83p - zgetk.83p - zgetx.83p - zgrey.83p(1.1) - zpic.83p
	zrand.83p - zrec.83p(1.2) - zsend.83p(1.1) - zspr.83p
    explorer:
	* the explorer is no longer included within this zip file, but is
	  available on the web as a seperate file. I did this so I don't
	  always have to make a new release of Venus when I have made a
	  new version of V-Explorer

<-> version 1.2 - 20010409 -- size: 375
	* added a 'jp' (pointer) so programs can easily load external
	  data by using Venus's built-in routine
	* changed external object pointer table; entries now point to size
	  bytes instead of data (except for programs which have a 'jp')
	* optimized a few things
    routines (7):
	zfcpy.83p - zgetk.83p - zgetx.83p - zgrey.83p - zpic.83p
	zrec.83p(1.1) - zsend.83p
    explorer: version 0.1

<-> version 1.1 - 20010310 -- size: 379
	* optimized installation procedure
	* displays version number on installation
	* optimized program loading code
	* prepared for explorer
	* changed header of programs (in function of explorer)
    routines (5): zgetk.83p - zgetx.83p - zpic.83p - zrec.83p - zsend.83p

<-> version 1.0 - 20010207 -- size: 399
	* first release

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	Tijl Coosemans, tijl@ulyssis.org