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UNDOWS
UN-DO WordStar
V 2.1
Copyright 1986, by Gary Elfring
UNDOWS V 2.1
Need to change WordStar files to ASCII in a hurry? Or do you
need to remove the embedded control characters that WordStar
leaves in a file? How about those soft hyphens? Do you have
WordStar files with embedded dot commands? Or do you just want
to limit carriage returns to the end of a paragraph?
Version 2.1 of UNDOWS does all that for you. First, it
converts WordStar from 8 bit characters to 7 bit ASCII. It then
removes all control characters, with the exception of carriage
returns, line feeds, tabs, form feeds, and ^Zs (end of file). In
the process it removes those annoying soft hyphens that are in
the middle of a line. Soft hyphens at the end of a line will be
turned into true hyphens.
Two new options have been added for version 2.1 of UNDOWS.
You can now strip extra carriage return / line feed pairs by
using the "s" option. The only carriage returns left will be
those found at the end of a paragraph. This option makes it much
easier to transfer WordStar files to other word processors.
The second option forces UNDOWS to remove embedded dot
commands from your text. Using this option does slow UNDOWS down
since it has to make a second pass through your file. To remove
dot commands use the "d" option.
UNDOWS has been optimized for speed. On an IBM PC it can
convert a 40K file on floppy disk in under 15 seconds. On a hard
disk or an AT it is lightning fast.
To run UNDOWS you need a source file in WordStar format and a
destination file name. Type:
UNDOWS source destination [s] [d]{cr}
Where {cr} stands for the enter/return key. The "s" and "d"
options do not have to be used and can be input in any order.
UNDOWS checks for file errors and reports them to you. DO NOT
use the same file name for the source and destination files.
Unpredictable things will happen!
UNDOWS infile outfile{cr} (normal conversion)
UNDOWS infile outfile s{cr} (strip excess CRs)
UNDOWS infile outfile d{cr} (remove dot commands)
UNDOWS infile outfile s d{cr} (both options)
UNDOWS infile outfile d s{cr} (both options)
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UNDOWS V 2.1
DISTRIBUTION NOTICE
This program is protected by United States Copyright law and
by International Treaty provisions. You may distribute, or share
this version of this program with anyone provided the following
conditions are met. This version of UNDOWS is being distributed
on a "shareware" basis to all who are interested in it. To those
of you unfamiliar with this approach, it works like this. UNDOWS
is distributed to various BBS systems and user groups. You may
copy the program and try it for no charge. Gary Elfring does not
handle the actual distribution of this program. Try the program
out. If the product does not meet your needs, you pay nothing.
If the product does meet your needs, and you can use it, then
send me a fee of $12.50. If you include a self addressed mailer
with a blank formatted disk I will supply you with the source
code for UNDOWS (Lattice C V3.00). Send your contribution to:
Gary Elfring
4N899 West Mary Drive
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
Even if you do not contribute, you are encouraged to copy and
distribute the BBS version of the product freely subject to the
following restrictions:
1. Do not distribute altered copies. If you have suggestions or
fixes you would like to see, send us a written note. We
welcome all responses.
2. This product must be distributed complete including the files:
UNDOWS.EXE, and UNDOWS.DOC.
3. No fee is to be charged for copying or distributing the pro-
gram without an express WRITTEN agreement with Gary
Elfring. The ONLY exception to this rule is: a small charge,
($5 to $10), may be leveled if this program is included on a
set of public domain disks. This charge must be reasonable and
represent only copying and disk fees.
4. Commercial sale of this product in any manner is prohibited
without Gary Elfring's written permission.
User Groups/Clubs: Gary Elfring's products may be distributed by
Clubs and User Groups subject to the same restrictions. We would
ask only that contributions to our continuing efforts be
encouraged by those performing such distribution.
Computer Bulletin Boards: Gary Elfring's products may be
distributed by BBS's subject to the same restrictions and
contribution encouragement.
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UNDOWS V 2.1
WARRANTY
Gary Elfring specifically disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect
to defects in the disk or documentation, and the program license
granted herein. In no event shall Elfring be liable for any loss
of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not
limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
English Language Warranty
You get what you pay for. If you did not pay for the product I
don't care what your problems are. If you pay for it and have a
legitimate complaint, as determined by me, I will attempt to fix
it. That's it. What do you want for $12.50? Send a disk and
get the source.
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