







                                  OS/ASSIST



                              Utilities for DOS



                                Version 1.10



































               Copyright 1991,1992 by Oasis Sunrise Software.
                           Oasis Sunrise Software
                         228 Peachtree Hollow Ct NE
                          Sandy Springs, GA  30328
                            All rights reserved.





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Copyright
---------

               Copyright 1991,1992 by Oasis Sunrise Software.
                           Oasis Sunrise Software
                         228 Peachtree Hollow Ct NE
                          Sandy Springs, GA  30328
                            All rights reserved.


Trademarks
----------

    OS/ASSIST for  DOS is  a trademark  of Oasis  Sunrise Software.  All
    other  trademarks  mentioned  in  this  user  manual  are  used  for
    description  only,  these  trademarks  belong  to  their  respective
    companies.


Et Cetera
---------

    We  constantly  strive  to  produce  superior  quality software.  We
    appreciate all suggestions and recommendations.  Write us with  your
    ideas for improvements or new applications.

                           Oasis Sunrise Software
                         228 Peachtree Hollow Ct NE
                          Sandy Springs, GA  30328
                          Attention: Richard Davis

    You may also contact us through the CompuServe or Prodigy electronic
    services.

                         CompuServe:  70363,2550
                            Prodigy:  RTNV69A


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Table of Contents
-----------------

        Chapter 1 - Items You Should Read and Understand ............. 1-1
           System Requirements ....................................... 1-1
           Installation .............................................. 1-1
           Changes Made to Your System ............................... 1-1
           OSASSIST Environment Variable ............................. 1-2
           Printing the Manual ....................................... 1-2
           Conventions Used in This Manual ........................... 1-3

        Chapter 2 - How to Use Your New Utilities .................... 2-1
           CAPSLOCK .................................................. 2-1
           CURSOR .................................................... 2-2
           DELDIR .................................................... 2-3
           EDIR ...................................................... 2-4
           MOVE ...................................................... 2-6
           NUMLOCK ................................................... 2-7
           REBOOT .................................................... 2-8
           SCRLLOCK .................................................. 2-9
           SELECT .................................................... 2-10
           SPEEDKEY .................................................. 2-11
           SYSINFO ................................................... 2-12
           TEE ....................................................... 2-13
           VIEW ...................................................... 2-14
           WHERE ..................................................... 2-15
           OSASSIST .................................................. 2-16

        Chapter 3 - License Agreement and Registration ............... 3-1

        Appendix A - Glossary ........................................ A-1


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System Requirements
-------------------

    IBM PC or compatible, 512K RAM, DOS 2.1 or higher.


Installation
------------

    To install OS/ASSIST for DOS, insert the installation diskette  into
    drive A: or drive B:  (whichever is appropriate) and type  A:INSTALL
    (or B:INSTALL).

    The default  setup is  to copy  the OS/ASSIST  for DOS  files into a
    directory called C:\OSASSIST.  The installation program will  create
    this directory for you  if it does not  already exist.  If  you wish
    to install the files into  a different directory, you will  be given
    the opportunity to modify this.


Changes Made to Your System
---------------------------

    The installation program will make modifications to your AUTOEXEC.BAT
    file.   Your  PATH  statement   will  be  modified   to  include the
    directory now containing your OS/ASSIST utility programs.

    In  addition  to  modifying  your  PATH  statement, the installation
    program  will  also   add  a  new   environment  variable  to   your
    AUTOEXEC.BAT  file.   This   new  environment  variable  is   called
    OSASSIST and is used to control the level of assistance provided  by
    many of the OS/ASSIST utility programs.   This feature is  described
    in more detail in the following section.

    For  example,  if  your  AUTOEXEC.BAT  file currently looks like the
    following:

                REM *** My AUTOEXEC.BAT File ***
                DATE
                TIME
                PATH=C:\DOS
                REM *** End of My AUTOEXEC.BAT File ***

    After the installation program has successfully copied the OS/ASSIST
    utility  files  to  your  computer,  your new AUTOEXEC.BAT file will
    look like the following:

                REM *** My AUTOEXEC.BAT File ***
                DATE
                TIME
                PATH=C:\DOS;C:\OSASSIST
                SET OSASSIST=NOVICE
                REM *** End of My AUTOEXEC.BAT File ***


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OSASSIST Environment Variable
-----------------------------

    One  of  the  major  complaints  made  of computer software programs
    today is that  they are either  too difficult to  use by the  novice
    user or too awkward to use by the expert user.

    We have addressed this problem in the OS/ASSIST utilities.  You  may
    tailor the  utilities to  the experience  level with  which you  are
    most comfortable.   We have  provided two  levels, the  NOVICE  user
    level, and the EXPERT user level.

    At  the  NOVICE  user  level,  the  program  will prompt you for any
    additional information necessary.   In most situations, all  that is
    required is for you to type in the name of the utility.

    At  the  EXPERT  user  level,  you  will  not  be  prompted  for the
    necessary  information.   Instead,   you  provide  the   information
    required as command line arguments.

    The level at  which the OS/ASSIST  utilities operate is   controlled
    by  the  OSASSIST  environment  variable  which  is  added  to  your
    AUTOEXEC.BAT file during installation.  The default setup is to  set
    OSASSIST to the  NOVICE level, however,  you may change  this at any
    time by modifying your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

    You also  have the  added option  of using  the utilities  at either
    level, regardless of the OSASSIST setting in the AUTOEXEC.BAT  file.
    If you have the OSASSIST variable set to the NOVICE level, but  wish
    to use a particular utility at the EXPERT level, simply type in  the
    desired command with the command line argument of /X.  You may  then
    use the command as though you were in EXPERT mode.

    For example, to  access the EXPERT  mode for the  MOVE utility, when
    your  AUTOEXEC.BAT  file  is  set  in  the  NOVICE  mode  enter  the
    following:

        MOVE /X FILE1 FILE2

Printing the Manual
-------------------

    If  you   would  like   a  hardcopy   of  this   manual, change  the
    current  directory  to  the   OS/ASSIST  directory  and   at the DOS
    prompt, type the command OSMANUAL.BAT.


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Conventions Used in This Manual
-------------------------------

    In the pages that follow, the following conventions will be used  to
    indicate special meanings:

        [ ]     Text   enclosed   in   brackets  indicates  optional
                command  arguments.   The  specified  utility   will
                operate with or without the command options.

        /ABC    Text  beginning  with  a  forward  slash   indicates
                command switches.  If multiple command switches  are
                available  for   a  specified   utility,  they   can
                be combined together.   For example, the description
                for the DELDIR command includes the following:

                    NUMLOCK [/?QX]

                In this example, the  NUMLOCK command can be  called
                in any of the following manners:

                    NUMLOCK /?
                    NUMLOCK /Q
                    NUMLOCK /X
                    NUMLOCK /QX

        |       Text  separated   by   a  vertical  line   indicates
                mutually exclusive  command options.   For  example,
                the description  for the  CAPSLOCK command  includes
                the following:

                    CAPSLOCK [ON | OFF]

                In this example, the CAPSLOCK command can be  called
                using either  the ON  or the  OFF command  argument,
                but not both simultaneously.


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========================================================================
--- CAPSLOCK ---                                        --- CAPSLOCK ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Automatically controls the CapsLock key.

USAGE:      CAPSLOCK [/?QX] [ON | OFF]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            ON  = Turn CapsLock ON  (default)
            OFF = Turn CapsLock OFF

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Simply type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    CAPSLOCK        This turns your CapsLock key ON (default).

    CAPSLOCK ON     This turns your CapsLock key ON.

    CAPSLOCK OFF    This turns your CapsLock key OFF.

    CAPSLOCK /?     Displays the utility's help information.

    CAPSLOCK /Q     "Quiet"  mode.   The  utility's  logo is  not
                    displayed.

    CAPSLOCK /X     When  used  in  the  NOVICE mode,  additional
                    prompting is not provided.

EXAMPLES:

    CAPSLOCK        (Turns ON  CapsLock)
    CAPSLOCK /ON    (Turns ON  CapsLock)
    CAPSLOCK /OFF   (Turns OFF CapsLock)
    CAPSLOCK /Q     (Turns OFF CapsLock. No logo display)



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--- CURSOR ---                                            --- CURSOR ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Automatically  changes  the  cursor to  a smaller  or larger
            size.

USAGE:      CURSOR [/?QX] [A-H]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            A-H = Cursor type, A = smallest and H = largest

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    CURSOR      Returns the cursor to its original size.

    CURSOR A    Multiple cursor sizes are provided, ranging  from
                A (being the smallest) to H (being the largest).

    CURSOR /?   Displays the utility's help information.

    CURSOR /Q   "Quiet"   mode.   The  utility's  logo   is   not
                displayed.

    CURSOR /X   When   used  in   the   NOVICE  mode,  additional
                prompting is not provided.

EXAMPLES:

    CURSOR A    (Changes cursor to smallest available size)
    CURSOR H    (Changes cursor to largest available size)


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--- DELDIR ---                                            --- DELDIR ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Deletes all files from a directory and removes the directory
            and any subdirectories contained within it.

USAGE:      DELDIR [/?QFX] directory

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            /F  = Force  the  deletion  of  read-only  files and
                  subdirectories without verification

            directory = Name of directory to be deleted

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Carefully determine  the exact  name of  the directory  you want  to
    remove. Ensure there are no  files within the directory you  want to
    keep.

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    DELDIR directory    This  deletes the entire contents  within
                        and removes the directory you  specified.
                        If any read-only files or  subdirectories
                        exist,  you  will  be  prompted to verify
                        their deletion as well.

    DELDIR /F           This  deletes the entire contents  within
                        and removes the directory you  specified.
                        It will force  the deletion of  read-only
                        files    and    subdirectories    without
                        prompting for your verification.

    DELDIR /?           The   utility's   help   information   is
                        displayed.

    DELDIR /Q           "Quiet  mode".  The  utility's logo  will
                        not be displayed.

    DELDIR /X           When used in the NOVICE mode,  additional
                        prompting is not provided.

EXAMPLES:

    DELDIR c:\docs      (Delete the directory C:\DOCS)


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--- EDIR ---                                                --- EDIR ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    The  enhanced   directory   list   displays  a  listing   of
            directories  and  files  in  the  order  you  define.   This
            utility provides the ability to view hidden files.

USAGE:      EDIR [/?QDSRPAFTWC] [filespec]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /D  = Sort by file date and time
            /S  = Sort by file size
            /R  = Reverse sort order (default is ascending)
            /P  = Pause at end of each screen
            /A  = Display all files, including hidden and system files
            /F  = Display files only, exclude directories
            /T  = Display file type
            /W  = Display in columns across screen
            /C  = Clear screen before displaying files

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    EDIR /D     This sorts the directories and files by date  and
                time.

    EDIR /S     This  sorts  the files by size from smallest   to
                largest.

    EDIR /R     This   sorts the  files in reverse   alphabetical
                order from the largest to smallest.

    EDIR /P     This command pauses the list of directories   and
                files at the end of each screen.

    EDIR /A     This   command  displays  all  files,   including
                hidden and system files.

    EDIR /F     This command displays files only.

    EDIR /T     Displays the file type,  for example;   archived,
                hidden, system or read-only.

    EDIR /W     This command displays the files and   directories
                in columns across the screen.

    EDIR /C     This   command    clears   the   screen    before
                displaying the files.

    EDIR /?     The utility's help information is displayed.

    EDIR /Q     "Quiet mode".  The utility's  logo  will  not  be
                displayed.

    Note:   The options /D and /S are mutually exclusive.

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========================================================================
--- EDIR ---                                                --- EDIR ---
========================================================================

    Arguments  may  be  predefined  by  setting  the  EDIR   environment
    variable.   For  example,  to  have  EDIR  always  clear the screen,
    display all files, and pause at the end of each screen enter:

            SET EDIR=/CAP


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--- MOVE ---                                                --- MOVE ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Renames a file or relocates the file to a new directory.
            This utility can also be used to rename a directory.

USAGE:      MOVE [/?QX] File1 File2
              - or -
            MOVE [/?QX] File1 [File2...FileN] Directory
              - or -
            MOVE [/?QX] Directory1 Directory2

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Determine the exact name of the file you want to move and the  path
    to the new location.

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    MOVE File1 File2        This renames File1 to File2.

    MOVE File1..FileN Dir   This  moves  all  of  the files  from
                            File1 through FileN to the  directory
                            named Dir.

    MOVE Dir1 Dir2          This renames the directory named Dir1
                            to Dir2.

    MOVE /?                 The  utility's  help  information  is
                            displayed.

    MOVE /Q                 "Quiet  mode".  The   utility's  logo
                            will not be displayed.

    MOVE /X                 When   used   in   the  NOVICE  mode,
                            additional    prompting    is     not
                            provided.


EXAMPLES:

    MOVE JAN.DOC JAN.BAK            (Renames the file JAN.DOC to JAN.BAK)
    MOVE JAN.DOC FEB.DOC BACKUPS    (Moves the files JAN.DOC and FEB.DOC
                                     to the directory named BACKUPS)


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--- NUMLOCK ---                                          --- NUMLOCK ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Automatically controls the NumLock key.

USAGE:      NUMLOCK [/?QX] [ON | OFF]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            OFF = Turn NumLock OFF (default)
            ON  = Turn NumLock ON

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    NUMLOCK         This turns the NumLock key OFF (default).

    NUMLOCK OFF     This turns the NumLock key OFF.

    NUMLOCK ON      This turns the NumLock key ON.

    NUMLOCK /?      The utility's help information is displayed.

    NUMLOCK /Q      "Quiet  mode".   The  utility's  logo is  not
                    displayed.

    NUMLOCK /X      When  used  in  the  NOVICE  mode, additional
                    prompting is not provided.

EXAMPLES:

    NUMLOCK         (Turns OFF NumLock)
    NUMLOCK OFF     (Turns OFF NumLock)
    NUMLOCK ON      (Turns ON  NumLock)
    NUMLOCK /Q OFF  (Turns OFF NumLock. No logo display)


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--- REBOOT ---                                            --- REBOOT ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Reboots your PC from a "warm start" or a "cold start" from
            the DOS command line or from within a batch file.

USAGE:      REBOOT [/?QX] [/W | /C]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            /W  = Perform a warm reboot (Equivalent to Ctrl-Alt-Delete)
            /C  = Perform a cold reboot (Equivalent to turning off power)

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Determine the exact type of reboot you want to perform.

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    REBOOT      This performs a warm reboot of your PC.

    REBOOT /W   This performs a warm reboot of your PC.

    REBOOT /C   This performs a cold reboot of your PC (default).

    REBOOT /?   The  utility's help information is displayed.

    REBOOT /Q   "Quiet  mode".    The   utility's  logo   is  not
                 displayed.

    REBOOT /X   When   used   in   the  NOVICE  mode,  additional
                prompting is not provided.

    Note:   There are two types of system resets available:

        1)  A  "cold"  boot is  equivalent to  shutting the system power
            off and  then back  on.   Your system  performs a  series of
            hardware  tests  called  the  "power-on  self  test" (POST).
            During this test,  such things as  memory and other  devices
            are checked.

        2)  A  "warm"  boot is  equivalent to  pressing CTRL-ALT-DELETE.
            Your system resets its memory, but the POST is skipped.

EXAMPLES:

    REBOOT      (Perform a warm reboot)
    REBOOT /W   (Perform a warm reboot)
    REBOOT /C   (Perform a cold reboot)
    REBOOT /QC  (Perform a cold reboot. No logo display)


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--- SCRLLOCK ---                                        --- SCRLLOCK ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Automatically controls the ScrollLock key.

USAGE:      SCRLLOCK [/?QX] [ON | OFF]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            ON  = Turn ScrollLock ON  (default)
            OFF = Turn ScrollLock OFF

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    SCRLLOCK        This turns the ScrollLock key ON.

    SCRLLOCK ON     This turns the ScrollLock key ON (default).

    SCRLLOCK OFF    This turns the ScrollLock key OFF.

    SCRLLOCK /?     The utility's help information is displayed.

    SCRLLOCK /Q     "Quiet  mode".   The  utility's  logo is  not
                    displayed.

    SCRLLOCK /X     When  used  in  the  NOVICE mode,  additional
                    prompting is not provided.

EXAMPLES:

    SCRLLOCK            (Turns ON  ScrollLock)
    SCRLLOCK ON         (Turns ON  ScrollLock)
    SCRLLOCK OFF        (Turns OFF ScrollLock)
    SCRLLOCK /Q OFF     (Turns OFF ScrollLock. No logo display)


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--- SELECT ---                                            --- SELECT ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Works  in  concert   with   DOS  commands  allowing  you  to
            repeatedly perform  the same  command on  multiple files and
            directories.   You  "mark"  the  files  to  be acted upon by
            selecting from a displayed list of files.

USAGE:      SELECT [/?QXNDHSR] command [command args] (file spec) [more args]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            /N  = Select normal files (default)
            /D  = Select directories
            /H  = Select hidden files
            /S  = Select system files
            /R  = Select read-only files

            command        = DOS command to be performed
            [command args] = arguments specific to the DOS command
                             specified
            (file spec)    = file pattern specification
            [more args]    = any additional command arguments required
                             specific to the DOS command specified

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

            This is a very powerful utility.  You specify a DOS  command
            to be performed and a  file pattern specification.  You  are
            then presented  with a  list of  matching files.   From this
            list,  you  "mark"  the  files  to  be acted upon.  Once all
            files have been  marked in this  manner, pressing the  Enter
            key will  cause the  specified DOS  command to  be performed
            against each of the selected files.

EXAMPLES:   SELECT del (*.bak)
            SELECT /nrhs copy (*.*) tmpdir
            SELECT /n find \"foo\" (*.doc)
            SELECT xcopy /s/e (*.*) destdir
            SELECT /r attrib -r (*.*)


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--- SPEEDKEY ---                                        --- SPEEDKEY ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Increases and decreases the response rate of your keyboard.

USAGE:      SPEEDKEY [/?QX] FAST | SLOW

WHERE:      /?   = Display help
            /Q   = Quite mode (No logo display)
            /X   = Expert mode override
            SLOW = Slow cursor speed
            FAST = fast cursor speed

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type the following, then press the Enter key:

    SPEEDKEY FAST   This  causes your PC to respond  more quickly
                    to each keystroke.

    SPEEDKEY SLOW   This causes your PC to respond at the  normal
                    rate.

    SPEEDKEY /?     The  utility's help information is displayed.

    SPEEDKEY /Q     "Quiet  mode".   The  utility's  logo is  not
                    displayed.

    SPEEDKEY /X     When  used  in  the  NOVICE mode,  additional
                    prompting is not provided.


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--- SYSINFO ---                                          --- SYSINFO ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Displays your PC's system configuration, AUTOEXEC.BAT  file,
            CONFIG.SYS file, provides options to print and/or save  your
            system's  configuration,  displays  device  information, and
            displays environment information.  The options are  selected
            from  the  menu  of  function  (F)  keys listed on the lower
            portion of the screen, after accessing the SYSINFO utility.

USAGE:      SYSINFO [/?Q] [Drive]

WHERE:      /?    = Display help
            /Q    = Quiet mode
            Drive = Drive letter (default = current drive)

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    SYSINFO /?          The  utility's help information is displayed.

    SYSINFO /Q          "Quiet mode".  The utility's logo is not displayed.

    SYSINFO             The  utility displays the configuration of  your
                        PC, the following information is included:

                            System Information
                                Processor
                                Co-processor
                                DOS Version
                            Video Information
                                Video type
                                Video mode
                                Colors
                            Other Information
                                Number of diskette drives
                                Number of serial ports
                                Number of parallel ports
                                Mouse type
                                Mouse interrupt
                                Game adapter
                                Internal modem
                            Memory Information
                                Total main memory
                                Free main memory
                                Total expanded memory
                                Free expanded memory
                                Total extended memory
                            Information For Sepcified Drive
                                Total disk space
                                Free disk space
                            Floppy Drive Information
                                Floppy A
                                Floppy B


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--- TEE ---                                                  --- TEE ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Simultaneously  routes  information  to the  display monitor
            and a file.

USAGE:      TEE [/?Q] file

WHERE:      /?   = Display help
            /Q   = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            file = Name of file to which output is to be directed

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type the following, then press the Enter key:

    Command | TEE File      This  causes your PC to display  information
                            on the display  monitor, and include  it, in
                            ASCII format, in the file you specified.

    Example:                TYPE FOO.TXT | TEE FOOBAR.TXT

                            This  causes  the   contents  of  the   file
                            FOO.TXT to be  displayed on the  monitor and
                            written to a new file FOOBAR.TXT.

    Note:   You must use the DOS pipe symbol "|" for this command to work
            correctly.


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--- VIEW ---                                                --- VIEW ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Allows you  to browse through a file, displaying  the file's
            contents on your monitor, without affecting the contents  of
            the file.

WHERE:      /?   = Display help
            /Q   = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X   = Expert mode override
            file = Name of file to view

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    VIEW file   This  allows you  to browse the  contents of  the
                file specified.

    VIEW /?     The utility's help information is displayed.

    VIEW /Q     "Quiet  mode".    The   utility's  logo  is   not
                displayed.

    VIEW /X     When   used  in   the  NOVICE  mode,   additional
                prompting is not provided.


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--- WHERE ---                                              --- WHERE ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    Locates all files matching the file pattern specified.  This
            utility will also give you the option of deleting any of the
            files located.

USAGE:      WHERE [/?QXSD] Filepattern [Directory]

WHERE:      /?  = Display help
            /Q  = Quiet mode (No logo display)
            /X  = Expert mode override
            /S  = Short file descriptions
            /D  = Delete matching file(s)

            Filepattern =  File pattern to search, which may include the
                           wildcard characters "*" and "?".
            Directory   =  Starting directory for search, the default is the
                           root directory of the current disk drive.

TO USE THIS UTILITY:

    Type one of the following, then press the Enter key:

    WHERE file      This  displays  the  size, creation date  and
                    time  as  well  as  the  path to the file you
                    specified.

    WHERE /S        This displays shorter file descriptions  with
                    just the path to the file you specified.

    WHERE /D        This  displays  matching files and gives  you
                    the opportunity to delete each file.

    WHERE /?        The utility's help information is displayed.

    WHERE /Q        "Quiet  mode".   The  utility's logo  is  not
                    displayed.

    WHERE /X        When  used  in  the NOVICE  mode,  additional
                    prompting is not provided.

EXAMPLES:

    WHERE *.bak         (Locate all occurrences of files ending in .BAK)
    WHERE *.doc c:\wp   (Locate all occurrences of files ending in .DOC
                         in the directory C:\WP and any subdirectories)


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========================================================================
--- OSASSIST ---                                        --- OSASSIST ---
========================================================================

PURPOSE:    This  utility  provides  information and  assistance for the
            OS/ASSIST utilities.  Included  is an online user's  manual,
            troubleshooting guide, and hints on using the utilities.

USAGE:      OSASSIST


  Chapter 3 - License Agreement and Registration            Page:  3-1


       OS/ASSIST and the accompanying programs and documentation are

              Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 Oasis Sunrise Software
                           All rights reserved


    License Agreement

    BY INSTALLING OS/ASSIST ON  YOUR SYSTEM YOU INDICATE  YOUR AGREEMENT
    TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO  THEM
    YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THIS PROGRAM.

    OS/ASSIST AND THE ACCOMPANYING PROGRAMS AND DOCUMENTATION (LATER  ON
    COLLECTIVELY  REFERRED  TO  AS  OS/ASSIST)  ARE  DISTRIBUTED  AS IS.
    OASIS  SUNRISE  SOFTWARE  (AUTHOR)  MAKES  NO  WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
    EXPRESSED OR  IMPLIED, INCLUDING  BUT NOT  LIMITED TO  WARRANTIES OF
    MERCHANTABILITY OR  FITNESS FOR  A PARTICULAR  PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT
    TO THIS SOFTWARE  AND DOCUMENTATION.   IN NO EVENT  SHALL THE AUTHOR
    BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS,  OR
    ANY OTHER  INCIDENTAL OR  CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  ARISING OUT  OF THE
    USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR  HAS
    BEEN ADVISED OF  THE POSSIBILITY OF  SUCH DAMAGES, OR  FOR ANY CLAIM
    BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

    OS/ASSIST is a copyrighted work protected by U.S. and  international
    copyright law. It  is not free,  freeware, or in  the public domain.
    It is distributed as Shareware, which means that you may try it  out
    at no cost  for 30 days;  if you determine  that it fits  your needs
    and you wish to use it  regularly you must register.  If  you choose
    not  to  pay  the  registration  fee,  you must stop using OS/ASSIST
    after the  initial trial  period and  remove it  from your computer,
    but you may still  keep copies of it  and pass them on  to others as
    outlined below.

    You  may  give  individual  copies  of  the  unregistered version of
    OS/ASSIST to your friends and associates for evaluation purposes  as
    described above.  You must  include all the files (described  in the
    PACKING.LST file) that make up OS/ASSIST without any  modifications,
    preferably in the original self-extracting LHarc archive files.  You
    may upload OS/ASSIST to the public section of a public BBS, but  you
    may  not  place  it  in  any  user  group  or  commercial library or
    distribute it  for a  fee or  in any  way sell  copies of it without
    express written permission from the Author.

    Under no circumstances may  an unregistered version of  OS/ASSIST be
    used in a commercial (business, corporate, government,  educational,
    or  other  institutional)  environment  except  for  the  purpose of
    evaluation on a single computer.

    You may  not modify  or dis-assemble  OS/ASSIST, nor  distribute any
    modified or disassembled versions  of OS/ASSIST.  OS/ASSIST  may not
    be  included  with  any  other  product  for  any  reason whatsoever
    without written permission from the Author.

 
  Chapter 3 - License Agreement and Registration            Page:  3-2

    You may install your registered  copy of OS/ASSIST on more  than one
    computer at a time  ONLY if no more  than one of these  computers is
    usually  running  at  the  same  time.  You  may make as many backup
    copies of OS/ASSIST as you need for your personal backup purposes.

    You  may  NOT  give,  sell,  or  otherwise  transfer  copies  of the
    registered version of OS/ASSIST to any other person for any reason.

    No version of OS/ASSIST may be rented or leased.

    Any use or  distribution of OS/ASSIST,  which violates this  license
    agreement, will be considered a copyright violation, and  prosecuted
    to the full extent of the law.




    Registration

    OS/ASSIST is  not free!   You may  try it  out at  no charge  for an
    initial trial period  to determine if  it fits your  needs.  If  you
    want to  continue to  use OS/ASSIST  after the  initial trial period
    you must register.   This method of  software distribution is  known
    as Shareware.

    The  registration  fee  for  a  single  copy  of OS/ASSIST is (US $)
    $14.95.  Payment of this fee entitles you to:

      * A disk with the current version of OS/ASSIST.

      * A printed manual.

      * Free upgrades of OS/ASSIST for a one year period.

      * Free support  (by electronic mail  or by mail)  for the first
        90 days after payment, consisting of answering questions  and
        fixing any  reproducible program  error(s) that  interfere(s)
        with the  intended use  of the  program as  outlined in  this
        documentation.  The  author  may  choose  not to fix problems
        related to a  special hardware and/or  software configuration
        and will then arrange for  a refund of the registration  fee,
        if the problem  is reported within  90 days of  payment.  The
        author makes no other  warranties, expressed or implied,  and
        this warranty is expressly limited to the cost of the  regis-
        tration fee.

    OS/ASSIST  must  be  registered  before  it  is used in a commercial
    (business,   corporate,    government,   educational,    or    other
    institutional) environment.

 
  Chapter 3 - License Agreement and Registration            Page:  3-3

    The following per-unit prices apply for registration of one or  more
    copies of OS/ASSIST on the same order form:

                                  1       $ 14.95
                          2  -    9       $ 12.95
                         10  -   99       $ 10.95
                        100  -  499       $  8.95
                        500  -  999       $  6.95
                       1000 or more       $  4.95

    THESE PRICES INCLUDE  ONE MASTER DISKETTE  PER ORDER.   The licensee
    is responsible  for duplicating  the diskette  and documentation  as
    needed, and  for ensuring  that the  registered number  of installed
    copies is not exceeded.  Under this schedule SUPPORT IS PROVIDED  TO
    ONE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LICENSEE ONLY.

                       Oasis Sunrise Software
                       228 Peachtree Hollow Ct.
                       Sandy Springs, GA  30328
                       Attn: Richard Davis

                       CompuServe:  70363,2550
                          Prodigy:  RTNV69A



  Appendix A - Glossary                                      Page:  A-1


    AUTOEXEC.BAT    This  is  an  optional system  file.   When you boot
    FILE:           your computer, DOS checks the root directory of  the
                    disk drive  from which  your are  booting (e.g.) A:\
                    or  C:\  for  the  presence  of  this file.  It then
                    executes  the  instructions  or procedures contained
                    in the file.

    ARGUMENT:       Please refer to COMMAND ARGUMENT.

    ATTRIB:         A  DOS  command which allows you to  specify certain
                    attributes  about  a  file.   The various attributes
                    that a file may take on include: read-only,  system,
                    and  hidden.   Refer  to  your  DOS  manual for more
                    information on this command.

    BACKUP DISK:    A spare copy of a diskette to be used in case of
                    accidental destruction or loss.

    BATCH FILE OR   A file  containing one or more commands to be  BATCH
    PROGRAM:        performed   by   the   computer.   Batch  files  are
                    identified  by  the  file  name  extension of "BAT".
                    The  file  AUTOEXEC.BAT  is  an  example  of a batch
                    file.    Refer  to   your  DOS   manual  for    more
                    information about creating and using batch files.

    BROWSING        A  method  to  view the contents  of a file  without
    TOOL:           affecting the data it contains.

    CAPSLOCK:       A utility which automatically turns capital  letters
                    on or  off OR  a setting  on the  PC to type capital
                    letters without holding the shift key.

    COLD REBOOT:    The equivalent of turning the PC power off and  then
                    back  on.   The   computer  performs  a  series   of
                    hardware  tests  called  the  "power-on  self  test"
                    (POST).   During  this  test,  such  things  as  the
                    computer's memory and other devices are checked.

    COMMAND         A  word  or symbol  that indicates a certain  action
    ARGUMENT:       should be taken by the software.

    CONFIG.SYS      This  is  a  system  file.   When   you   boot  your
    FILE:           computer, DOS checks the root directory of the  disk
                    drive from which you  are booting (e.g.) A:\  or C:\
                    for the presence of  this file.  This  file contains
                    system information which DOS uses to configure  your
                    computer during the booting process.

    COPROCESSOR:    An  optional microprocessor  chip which connects  to
                    the   CPU   and   performs   certain    mathematical
                    computations  (such  as  floating point arithmetic).
                    The coprocessor can  perform these functions  faster
                    than the CPU alone.


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    COPY:           A  DOS  COMMAND  which will create a  duplicate file
                    under a  different name,  leaving the  original file
                    unchanged.

    CPU:            Central Processing Unit, refer to Processor.

    CTRL-ALT        A key sequence, which, when pressed  simultaneously,
    DELETE:         will reboot the PC.

    CURSOR:         A   utility  which automatically changes  the cursor
                    to a smaller/larger size.   Also, a small,  blinking
                    block   or  underline   on   the   display   monitor
                    which indicates the location of your typing.

    DEFAULT:        A  command option that is automatically performed if
                    no other COMMAND ARGUMENTS are specified.

    DEL:            A  DOS  COMMAND (DELETE)  which will  remove a  file
                    from a hard or floppy disk.

    DELDIR:         A  utility which deletes a directory and the  entire
                    contents within it.

    DIRECTORY:      A   structure  provided  by  DOS  allowing   you  to
                    organize your  files into  convenient groupings.   A
                    directory can be viewed as a file drawer  containing
                    a  particular  group  of  files.   A  directory  may
                    contain both files and subdirectories.

    DIRECTORY       The   list   of   directories   and   subdirectories
    TREE:           contained  within  the  system.  The directory  tree
                    resembles an organizational  chart, showing how  all
                    the subordinate  subdirectories are  related to  the
                    root directory.

    DISK DRIVE      A  character used to  identify the various hard  and
    LETTER:         floppy  that may be contained within your  computer.
                    For  example,  floppy   disk  drives  are   commonly
                    identified as A:  or B:   whereas the hard  drive is
                    normally identified as C:.

    DISPLAY         The monitor with your PC, the screen.
    MONITOR:

    DOS:            Disk   Operating   System.   One   of  several  disk
                    operating  systems   available  for   the   personal
                    computer.

    DOS COMMAND:    A  word  that  initiates   action   from   the  Disk
                    Operating System.

    EXPANDED        Memory  above  1MB  which is accessed  indirectly by
    MEMORY:         application programs.

    EXPANSION       An   additional  board  that  is  installed  in  the
    CARD:           computer to perform a special purpose.  Examples  of
                    common  expansion  cards  include:  display adaptor,
                    disk  drive  controller,  memory  expansion,  serial
                    port, mouse adaptor.


  Appendix A - Glossary                                      Page:  A-3


    EXTENDED        Memory  above  1MB  which  is  accessed  directly by
    MEMORY:         application  programs.  Extended memory can be  used
                    to emulate expanded memory.

    F1 - F12:       The function keys located on the PC keyboard.

    FILE:           A  collection  of  data on the PC,  grouped together
                    under one name.

    FILENAME:       The name of  a file.  The name of a file may be  one
                    to eight characters in  length with an extension  of
                    up to three  characters. The extension  is separated
                    from the  filename by  a period  (.).   For example:
                    REPORT01.FIL.

    FILENAME        An  addition  to  a filename.   Filename  extensions
    EXTENSION:      begin  with  a period  (.) and  may  contain  one to
                    three  characters.   Extensions  are  often  used by
                    many  programs  to  identify  a  type  of file.  For
                    example:   the   extension   ".DOC"   often  denotes
                    document  files   created  by   a  word   processing
                    program.

    FILE PATTERN:   A  set of characters containing wildcard  characters
                    which match  one or  more filenames.   See  WILDCARD
                    CHARACTER.

    FIND:           A  DOS COMMAND which searches for a specific  string
                    of text  in a  file.   For example,  to display  all
                    lines in  the file  'RECIPES.DOC' which  contain the
                    word "Spaghetti",  you would  use the  command: FIND
                    "Spaghetti" RECIPES.DOC.

    FLOPPY DISK:    A  removable   storage  medium   used   for  storing
                    computer  programs  and  files.   Floppy  disks  are
                    either 3.5  inch or  5.25 inch  in size.   They  can
                    vary in  the amount  of information  which they  can
                    store.   Low density  floppies contain  40 tracks of
                    information, high density contain 80 tracks.

    GAME ADAPTOR:   An expansion board with a connector for attaching  a
                    joystick  device   used  by   many  computer    game
                    programs.

    HIDDEN FILE:    A  file which is  not normally displayed by  the DOS
                    DIR  command,  but  can  be  viewed  with  the  EDIR
                    utility.

    INTERRUPT:      An  interrupt  is the  means  by  which the computer
                    communicates with various hardware devices  attached
                    to it.  Interrupts  are identified numerically.   In
                    order for  all the  hardware devices  to communicate
                    properly  with  the  computer,  they  should all use
                    different interrupts.


  Appendix A - Glossary                                      Page:  A-4

    KILOBYTE (K):   A  unit of  measurement.  One  kilobyte equals  1024
                    bytes (or characters).

    LOGO DISPLAY:   The copyright sentence which appears on the  display
                    monitor when a utility is used.

    MAIN OR         Random  access  memory  (RAM)  below  640K  which is
    CONVENTIONAL    accessed  directly by DOS and application  programs.
    MEMORY:

    MODEM:          A  device  that permits one computer  to communicate
                    to another via phone lines.

    MOUSE  TYPE:    A  mouse  may  be  connected  to  the  computer   in
                    different ways.   The two  most common  mouse  types
                    are serial and bus.   A serial mouse is attached  to
                    one of the computer's serial ports.  A bus mouse  is
                    connected to a  special connector commonly  attached
                    to an expansion board installed in the computer.

    MOVE:           A   utility    which   moves  a  file, or  renames a
                    directory.

    NUMLOCK:        A  utility  which  automatically turns the  Num Lock
                    setting on or off.

    OPERATING       Software which allows the user and software programs
    SYSTEM:         to communicate with the computer hardware.

    PATH:           A set  of directory names which  instruct DOS  where
                    to look for  files.  You  may view the  current path
                    setting by typing the DOS SET command.

    PATHNAME:       A   description  of  the  location  of  a  file   or
                    directory in the system.  The pathname contains  the
                    drive letter,  followed by  the directory  name, one
                    or  more   subdirectory  names,   followed  by   the
                    filename.  Each name  is separated by the  backslash
                    character (\).

    PROCESSOR:      The  microprocessor  chip  that serves as  the heart
                    of  the  computer.   Its  tasks  include  performing
                    computations   and   controlling   the   peripherals
                    (devices) connected to the CPU.

    PROMPTING:      The  messages  that  appear  on the  display monitor
                    when a utility is being used.

    QUIET  MODE:    The  utility   does  not   display   the   copyright
                    sentence.

    RAM:            Random  Access  Memory.   Computer  memory that   is
                    used to temporarily hold computer programs and data.

    READ-ONLY       A file which may be viewed, but not updated.
    FILE:


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    REBOOT:         A  utility  which causes your computer to reset  its
                    memory  (warm  reboot)  and  perform  a  series   of
                    hardware/software tests (cold reboot).

    ROOT            The  main  DOS directory located  at the top of  the
    DIRECTORY:      directory tree structure.

    SERIAL  AND     Ports   are   the   connectors  to which  peripheral
    PARALLEL        hardware devices are attached.  There are two  types
    PORTS:          of ports, serial and parallel.  Serial and  parallel
                    ports  differ  in  their  structure  and in how they
                    communicate with the  computer.  Parallel  ports are
                    most commonly used for  attaching printers.   Serial
                    ports are  commonly used  for attaching  a modem,  a
                    mouse, and some types of printers.

    SCRLLOCK:       A  utility  which  automatically  turns  the  Scroll
                    Lock setting on or off.

    SELECT:         A  utility which  works  with DOS  commands allowing
                    you to  manipulate groupings  of files  not normally
                    possible with DOS alone.

    SOFTWARE:       Any software programs you run on your PC.

    SPEEDKEY:       A utility which increases the response time of  your
                    keyboard.

    SUBDIRECTORY:   A directory contained within another directory.

    SYSTEM  FILE:   A  file   or  program   that  is  used  by  DOS  for
                    controlling your  computer.   Most system  files are
                    hidden to the user.

    TRADEMARK:      Registered  name  or  symbol,  owned  by a  company,
                    protected   by   law,    which   represents    their
                    product(s).

    VIDEO MODE:     The  state  of the video display.  The video  may be
                    in Text  or Graphics  mode.   If in  Text mode,  the
                    video may  vary in  the number  of rows  and columns
                    being displayed.  For more information about how  to
                    change the  mode of  your display,  consult your DOS
                    manual.

    VIDEO TYPE:     Video  displays  come in  a variety of  forms.   The
                    most common are Monochrome (or black & white),  CGA,
                    EGA, and VGA.

    VIEW:           A  utility which is a browsing tool used to  display
                    the contents of files.

    WARM REBOOT:    The  equivalent  of  pressing  CTRL-ALT-DELETE.  The
                    computer  resets  its  memory,  but  unlike  a  cold
                    reboot, does  not perform  any hardware  or software
                    tests.

    WHERE:          A utility which locates files and displays the  PATH
                    to the file.


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    WILDCARD        A  character that  can be included in a  filename to
    CHARACTER:      indicate  one  or  more characters that  might match
                    characters  in  other  filenames.   DOS supports two
                    such   wildcard   characters;   the   asterisk   (*)
                    character   is   used   to   match   any  number  of
                    characters, and the  question mark (?)  character is
                    used to  match any  single character.   For example,
                    *.DOC represents  all files  that end  with the .DOC
                    filename    extension.      Likewise,    REPORT?.DOC
                    represents  all   files  that   begin  with   REPORT
                    followed by a single  character and have a  filename
                    extension of .DOC (.e.g.  REPORT1.DOC,  REPORT2.DOC,
                    etc.).

    XCOPY:          A  DOS COMMAND  which  allows you to copy  files and
                    directories, including any subdirectories which  may
                    exist.


