INTRODUCTION:
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   The FreeIDE contains a complete set of tools that let you develop 
   applications that run on Avigo. It is based upon Jens' File Editor. 
   It use the following libraries and tools available for Avigo :

   .: AVIGO Freeware SDK v0.92 Beta 3 Patch 3 written by Gerard Vermeulen.
   .: AVIGO Simulator v0.9 written by Gerard Vermeulen.
   .: AVIGO GUI Library v1.01K2 by Charles "Randy" Gill, enhanced by Kai Nothdurft 
   .: AVIGO FwSDK Keyboard input routines library v1.0 written by Sam Rauch
   .: AVIGO sound library v0.2 beta written by Francois Dion
   .: AVIGO Optimizer for fwsdk v0.2 written by Hubert Baumgarten


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
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   .: Windows 98 (should work with other, but not tested). 


INSTALLATION:
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1) Unzip FreeIDE into C:\ directory, using an unzipper, which can handle 
   longnames. This ensures, that the case will remain, which is important.
   The folder avsdk must be on the root. The Jen's editor is configured 
   this way.

   C:\avsdk
        +__ apps
        |__ Avigo Simulator
        |__ bin
        +__ help
        |__ inc
        |__ lib
        +__ misc


2) Option 1 (recommanded) : Avigo Quick Uploader.

   Install Avigo Quick Uploader. This is a very efficient windows utility 
   made by Edwin Blink, used to send applications, (Large)memos and sketches
   to Avigo in a easy way. Go to "Blinky's avigo page", in the "Applications 
   Corner" :

   .: http://www.designing.myweb.nl/avigo/

   There are two versions to download. Download the version with an installer 
   (1.25Mb) and install it without changes in paths. Configure it.


3) Option 2 (recommanded) : Avigo Simulator.

   You need a Avigo ROM file. You can download this ROM file from the TI 
   website at the 'software updates' section. You can choose one of the 
   various language versions. Go to the TI website, download the Avigo
   ROM file (?.pgm, 1.4Mb) and copy it in the Avigo Simulator directory.

   .: http://www.ti.com/organizers/avigo/docs/swupdate.html

   Start the simulator, double click on it's icon. The simulator will now 
   ask you for an 'Avigo internal software ROM file'. After selecting the 
   ROM image file, select the file where the simulator will save it's 
   configuration status. The status file will contain a copy of the Avigo's 
   flash and RAM memory and will be about 2MB in size, so make sure you 
   have enough harddisk space left. After this one-time setup, the simulator 
   will start and you will have to go through the normal Avigo setup. The 
   simulator is now ready for use.


QUICK TOUR...
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   After installation, the FreeIDE is ready to use.

1) Launch jfe.exe (in c:\avsdk). You should create an icon on your desktop.

2) open a C file : hellow.c for example... look at "c:\avsdk\apps\" directory.
   Many examples are included in the directory.  Study them to learn the bases.

3) click the "Build app" button on Jen's Editor.

4) the compilation begins. A status windows shows the results of compilation.

5) if no errors occurs, you can install the built app on your avigo with the 
   "Quick Upload" button(*) or launch the simulator (**) ("AviSim" button) 
   File->install Application and test it.

   (*)  Avigo Quick Uploader must be installed.
   (**) Avigo Simulator must be ready to use.

6) The app file is in the c:\avsdk\apps\my_app directory. The "Clean" button 
   clean the directory if necessary.

    
  This tool is very easy of use but needs however a good knowledge of Avigo 
  compilation tools.  You can find information on the Gerald Vermeulen site :

  .: http://users.bart.nl/~gv/avigosdk/default.htm

   Enjoy the syntax color, line numbers, the C function list and many 
   others features ! you can also build apps with the Hubbby's optimizer 
   technology (ex : used with vexed2, sources are included) !

   Don't expect to me some fast replies to your questions. I'm very busy 
   since last year (I returned to school ...). Test by yourself, take a 
   look in the help directory... Feel free to test the windows apps with 
   your favorite "no-virus" utility. It is a good thing to do before 
   running new programs. I did not find any virus, but we never know.

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*  I just do a all-in-one package of apps/utilities to make this "FreeIDE".  *
*  This IDE is the result of efforts made by many people. They offer         *
*  their time and theirs works freely to the Avigo communauty. I want to     *
*  thank them for their devotion.                                            *
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   Jean-Michel Bunouf.
   email : jeanmichel.bunouf@oreka.com


LICENSE
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   The enclosed programs are freely distributable.  This means that you have 
   permission to use, copy or distribute this software and its documentation.  
   You do not have permission to charge anything other than a duplication fee 
   for distributing copies of this software.

   SOFTWARES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
   IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
   WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.



