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- FastCopy v1.0
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- The Fast Multi Copier
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- by
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- Dennis M. Passmore
- Copyright 1988
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- If you have ever had to make more than one copy of a diskette at
- any one time then Fastcopy is just what you need. FastCopy uses
- the ROWM principal (Read Once and Write Many times). It reads the
- source disk and stores the complete disk in a file on the default
- drive. It then proceeds to Format & Copy diskettes using the disk
- file without ever having to reread the source diskette.
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- FastCopy will copy 360K, 720K, 1.2M, and 1.4M non copy protected
- DOS compatible diskettes only. It will not work with any other
- type of disk format.
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- Since it supports up to 1.4M drives the default drive to hold the
- temporary work file must have as much free disk space as the size
- of the source disk. Henceforth it is suggested that it be a hard
- drive. The program will use whatever drive it is executed from so
- long as it has at least as much free space as is required.
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- When copying 360K diskettes I setup a 370K ram disk using
- VDISK.SYS from the DOS diskette. When the program is executed
- from the ram disk prompt it will use the ram disk for its
- temporary files. This is the fastest mode and does not require
- the use of any drive other than the input and output drives.
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- Usage is as follows:
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- C:\> FastCopy {drive} [/D /E /V]
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- {drive} = drive letter to read from and write to. A: or B:
- /D = allows continuous copying between drives A: and B:
- Starts by reading source from {drive}
- /E = enables type ahead for faster disk changes
- Only allowed with /D option.
- /V = verify format/write operations - safest but slower
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- The {drive} is the only parameter required.
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- The /D option:
- If your A: and B: drives are of the same identical
- types you can then use the /D option to turn on the
- auto switching of drives feature. While FastCopy is
- processing the disk in drive A: you can be changing the
- disk in drive B: and etc.
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- The /E option:
- If you have chosen the /D option above you can also
- enable type ahead on the keyboard to speed up the disk
- change process. When you have changed the previously
- copied disk all you need to do is press any key other
- than the ESC key and FastCopy will immediately switch
- to formating and copying to that disk when it through
- with the other drive.
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- The /V option:
- Diskettes have become so dependable today that this
- option is not always required. When it is used FastCopy
- will Verify ever track as it formats and copys the data
- to them. If an error is found on any sector it will
- immediately stop and let you insert a new diskette to
- replaced the questionable disk. FastCopy will not lock
- out these errors as bad sectors, it only makes exact
- copys of the source disks it reads in.
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- FastCopy is not a public Domain or Shareware program. It is User
- Support Software. If you use FastCopy for more than initially
- trying it out then you MUST PAY FOR IT. Cost is $25 per single
- copy. If you wish to purchase a Site License then the cost is $75
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- Please distribute FastCopy the way you received it with this file
- FastCopy.Doc and the program FastCopy.Exe together.
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- If you use the program then please register it using the form
- provide below.
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- Any suggestions to improve FastCopy are appreciated.
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- FastCopy
- The Fast Multi Copier
- Version 1.0
- Registration Form
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- Name of User or Company : ______________________________________
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- Street Address : ________________________ City/State:___________
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- Zip Code : _________
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- I am purchasing ____ copy(s) @ $25 a copy. Total amount $______
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- Are you paying for a $75 Site License? _____
-
-
- -- Additional Information --
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- Where did you acquire FastCopy? ________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
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- What type of system are you using, and with what peripherals?
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
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- What do you like or dislike about FastCopy? ____________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
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- What would you like to see implemented in the next version of
- FastCopy? ______________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
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- Attach a check or money order for $25 (U.S.) and send to :
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- Dennis M. Passmore
- 1421 Pinetree Dr
- EdgeWater, Fl. 32032
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- Thanks for supporting FastCopy!
- You are entitled to a free copy of the next major upgrade.