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UPDATE Version 1.1 - Fast Date Updater Copyright 1988, L. Gusmano
Usage: UPDATE [number]
Where: Number is a positive, valid integer value (1 to 32767)
representing the number of days the current system date
will be updated.
Notes: DOS usually keeps track of the passing of midnight, and
updates the system (clock) date to reflect a new day.
Sometimes, due to variations in clock drivers and BIOS chips,
this event can be missed by DOS. This problem is
particularly prevalent on BBS and remote HOST systems.
The UPDATE utility is useful in situations where the system
date has failed to change after midnight. Rather than
entering the complete date under DOS, all that's needed is
the number of days that have elapsed without a system update
occurring. This utility simulates the passing of midnight,
and forces a DOS date call for each day that has been missed.
Obviously, the loop created will consume more time with large
numbers, so when the number of days exceeds a month, it might
be more efficient to use the DOS date command instead.
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
UPDATE is distributed as user supported Shareware. As long
as the program is not modified in any way, and copied as a
complete package (both the .com and .doc files), and no fee
is charged (other than a maximum $10 distribution fee), the
author encourages users to copy and distribute this program.
DISCLAIMER
In no event will the author of this program be liable for any
loss or damage arising from the use or misuse of this
program, even if the author has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
Lou Gusmano
GENIE: L.PATRICK
COMPUSERVE: 72251,145