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TELL
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Filename: TELL.EXE
Sytnax : TELL <filename> <searchString> /G/Q
filename is optional
Search string is optional
Switches are optional
Purpose : This program is designed to display information about
key words and phrases.
Remarks : The information is contained in a text file (@TELL.TXT)
that the program looks up. This file should be in the
current directory.
The program accepts as a parameter the text to be
looked up. If no parameter is supplied, the program will
print the first few lines from the file, which contain
information on how to use the program, and the help items
available.
I have placed into the file @TELL.TXT information on most
of the MS DOS commands, and various useful programs.
The file is ASCII text, and can be updated to add new
information. The text for each help item must start in
column one, must start with an @ sign, and must be in
uppercase. You are restricted to a screen of information
on the command. Text of other commands can also be changed.
The first line of the file is the configuration of the
program. It defaults to no snow, but uses direct screen
writes. If you wish to change it, alter the first line of
the file as follows
Switches :
/G Generic MSDOS - uses BIOS calls for all screen writes
/Q Wait for vertical Retrace on screen writes -
helps to prevent snow on older CGA boards.