FA04010068K Readme/Desktop

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To start Faraday Anywhere, you can either type faraday\\faldr68k() at the TIOS home screen, or press the DIAMOND key and then [1]. You will then be presented with the boot-up logo and system information.

Contents 1 Frontyard 2 The Desktop 2.1 Application Shortcuts 2.2 The Status Bar

Frontyard

Before you can use Faraday, you must first log in. This is done using Frontyard, Faraday Anywhere 68K's login manager. Frontyard will list the users that are able to log into the system. To select a user, use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired user, then press the ENTER key.

The Desktop

This brings you to Switchboard, Faraday Anywhere's desktop. This is where shortcuts to 12 frequently used applications can be placed and accessed, and also is where the major functions of the environment can be used.

Application Shortcuts

Switchboard is comprised of 12 selectable and fully editable spaces for holding application shortcuts. These spaces can contain an icon and 2 lines for a label as well as the location of the application. Both BASIC and assembly programs can be run from the desktop.

The Status Bar

The status bar is located at the bottom of the screen at all times, in all applications aside from those not designed for Faraday or fullscreen applications. This area contains the application name, the network connection type [which can be '---' for no connection, 'I/O' for a connection to the I/O port, or 'USB' for a USB connection], the battery status, and a clock [which displays the date after pressing F5 while on the desktop].