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- Device-Masher System Version 2.03
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- BUGS&UPDATES REPORT DOCUMENTATION
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- Chapter Name
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- 1. ..............................Bulletin Board Information
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- 2. ..............................News in dms
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- 1. ................................DMS.DEVICE
- 2. ................................SFXDMS
- 3. ................................UNDMS
- 4. ................................DMSWB
- 5. ................................FMS
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- 3. ..............................Update/Bug Report v2.03
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- 1. ................................v2.02
- 2. ................................v2.01
- 3. ................................v2.00
- 4. ................................v1.53
- 5. ................................v1.52
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- 4. ..............................Register information
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- 5. ..............................Bulletin Board Support
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- Chapter 1.
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- FOR BBS OWNERS ... Only for users of /X 2.x/3.x or clones
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- Included with this archive you can find a new DMS checker utility
- made to support the new standards, Highdensity files, etc...
- (REWRITTEN LAYOUT ,MORE INFORMATIVE, AND FASTER!!!! V1.32)
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- IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE THE "DMSTEST" PROGRAM, AS
- THE WELLKNOWN "MAPUS" DESTROYS THE HEADERINFO(PARTLY), AND
- WILL IN NEAR FUTURE RESULT IN DMS SHOWING INCORRECT INFORMATION
- AND COULD UNPACK YOUR FILE INCORRECTLY.
- OR THE DEVELOPER OF "Mapus" COULD MAKE AN UPDATE, WHICH FOLLOWS
- THE RESTRICTIONS TOLD/SHOWN IN THE "DEVELOPER" SECTION.
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- Chapter 2.
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- NEWS IN DMS .
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- Following is an explanation of new features since dms v2.x.
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- 2.1. DMSDEVICE
- ---------
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- The device driver which can be found in the DEVS: directory on this
- disk is for the mounting of a virtual drive. But not as you normally
- would expect. Unlike FFx: FMx: , DMS-DEVICE is for mounting DMS files,
- and accessing files included in the archive without having to extract it.
- So the main difference between FMx/FFx and our DMx: device, is that
- FMS.device and FFx.device takes up 901120 bytes pr. disk, And DMS.device
- only uses the same space which your DMS file does.
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- 2.2. SFXDMS
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- SFXDMS is a part of DMS, which gives you the option of creating
- executable DMS files, which can be extracted without the need of
- the DMS program.
- The executable file will only occupy memory for the main program.
- Data will be loaded in one track at a time, and depacked.
- The new option in DMS for this, is SFX.
- Read more about this later in this documentation.
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- ADVANTAGE:
- *SIMPLE PATCH FILES WHICH WILL UNPACK WITHOUT NEED OF DMS.
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- 2.3. UNdms
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- UNdms can only unpack DMS files.
- The main reason for making this tool is for those who need to
- include DMS archives on their disk.
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- But because of the minimizing of the filesize, boottracks will not
- be tested for viruses nor shown.
- UNdms works with all the supplied options as in the FULL DMS.
- but unlike DMS, UNdms will not use verification of data written to
- disk as default. you must use the "VERIFY" option for verification.
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- ADVANTAGES:
- *MORE SPACE ON THE DISKS WHERE DMS, IS A PART OF THE TOOLS
- WHICH IS NEEDED TO EXTRACT PATCHES ETC.
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- *SIMPLY MORE SPACE ON YOUR MODEM-DISK, IF YOU ARE A DISK USER
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- 2.4. DMSWB
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- DMSWB is a Workbench based version of DMS. It works just like
- DMS but is iconbased.
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- DMSWB has more advantages, such as being multitasking,
- so you can write a DMS file, while you're viewing the information
- about it, or you can compress a disk using another drive.
- Because DMSWB can do 4 commands at a time, you have 4 information
- outputs on the right side of the DMSWB window.
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- DMSWB has been tested on, Kickstart 1.3 / 2.x / 3.x .
- You can use either reqtools.library or asl.library, for
- filerequests.
- Included on the disk are both asl.library and reqtools.library,
- just rename the needed reqtoolsXX.library for use on your
- kickstart version, to reqtools.library.
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- Note, DMSWB is limited in speed and some operations, so
- register and get a full version.
- Read the REGISTER.ME file for more information.
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- 2.5. File-Masher System (FMS)
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- FMS is a part of DMS, which allows the user to pack files
- and include those files to the DMS file.
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- DMS and FMS, a 2-in-one file packing utility.
- FMS is file compressor for data and/or executable not unlike files.
- DMS shows that it can compete with LhA in file packing, and combining
- both diskimages and files in one single archive, this makes it even
- more powerful.
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- FMS will detect DMS images(tracks) and tell you if found,
- and vice versa when unpacking tracks.
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- When packing whole directories, FMS is very simple to use for this.
- Specify directory for packing, and the directory + subdirectories
- will be packed without having to do anything, but specifying the
- directory.
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- Chapter 3.
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- dms v2.03
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- Bugs in dmswb
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- - Dmswb did not deallocate occupied memory when the program
- was ended.
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- - Saving of prefs was disabled, this option is now enabled.
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- - Processes 2-4 did not write proberly, because their
- task-priority was set to -1, their priority is now 0.
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- Bugs in dms
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- - When the ctrl-c option was added, dms did not work with "<nil:" ,
- and was waiting for a key-press, ignoring input from "nil".
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- Updated
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- Included the installer script, which makes it easier to install dms
- and dmswb correctly for use.
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- Updates in dms
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- - Added a "end info" about errors during command execution.
- verify errors and read errors.
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- - Made it possible to create a self-extracting dms file,
- using the sfx command which you can read more about
- in "dms commands"
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- - Added a little utility, "undms", which is for unpacking
- of dms files only, and is very small(17Kilobytes) in size.
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- - Added another option called "retry", which is for
- reading of bad disks, and for retry of writing with verify.
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- - Detecting of removed disks while reading/writing!
- (have anyone really tried this!?!)
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- - Changed the type routine to use work out from the size
- of the window opened.
- so when a full screen page has been typed , you will be prompted
- with a "Press Return to continue".
- and the ability to press the ctrl-c key while text is being typed.
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- Updates in dmswb
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- - Added a "end info" about found errors during command execution.
- verify errors and read errors.
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- - Detecting of removed disks while reading/writing!
- (have anyone really tried this!?!)
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- - Multiselection included, but for the moment only 2 files
- are selectable, and only works with writing of dms files.
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- - Added selectable viewing of information about unpacked files.
- called "show result"
- when "show result" flag is on, you will always view the
- status about the unpacked file.
- when "show result" is off, you will only see this requester
- about the unpacked file, when an write-error occured.
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- 3.1 dms V2.02
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- Bugs
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- - When dms installed a disk, it did not use the disk identity :
- ffs/dircache/international.
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- - File_id.diz description was being packed, so the bbs's utilities
- could not extract the file_id.diz correctly.
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- - Only the registered version of dms v2 could detect read-errors
- on source disk, We have changed it to work with evaluation copies.
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- updated
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- - It's now possible to break 'dms' when you are requested for a disk.
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- - FMS file version number have been changed to follow the earliest
- version of dms 2.0 , so people knows which 'dms' to use, when
- they get a .dms image with files added to it.
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- - DMSWB is finished and is included in this package.
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- - Added the file_id.diz extracter/viewer in this version.
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- 3.2 dms V2.01
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- Bugs
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- - The evaluation copy, was beta-protected against using other drives
- than df0:, this is removed.
- this version of dms is able to read/write from any drive.
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- - The evaluation package of dms couldnt be unpacked, on normal 68000
- computers (a500/a600 without 680x0 processor).
- the self-extracting utility is corrected to unpack
- on all computer types.
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- - The "write" option was seems to crash when trying to write
- a track 80(which is the file_id.diz header)
- this error is corrected.
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- - DMS could not be executed from workbench. that part is corrected.
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- Updated
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- - DMS.DEVICE had a minor bug in the mountlist supplied with the
- documentation.
- - We have included an update which is optimized in code and now
- %20 the filesize of the original dms.device
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- - If you register your DMS, you will receive an update which
- will enable you to run the dms.device as a virtual drive at
- high-speed, which can be compared to a normal diskdrive.
- By using a new option in dms, called "DEVFIX", which
- enables a "dms.device correct", you will gain this high-speed.
- For more information read through the doc "DMSDEVICE.DOC"
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- - Included the .SFX file make as an option in DMS, so you can
- make your own .SFX files, when you have made a .FMS file.
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- 3.3 DMS v2.00
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- Bugs
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- PROBLEMS WITH WRITING NEW DMS FILES WITH DMS v1.11
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- - A lot of people couldnt write the new dms files with older versions
- of dms (1.11/1.12) due to a bug in the old version, originally they
- wanted the dms to detect DOS versions but!, they didnt expect DOS
- version to be higher than 1 (DOS boot header is like this: DOS0/DOS1)
- but with the OS 3.x ,it is possible to do new formats like CACHE/INT.
- So when i updated the infos, the old dms couldnt accept it anymore.
- but i moved the infoheader from the old position,so the OLD dms 1.11
- can unpack those new DMS files once again.
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- VERIFY ERROR WHEN WRITING TRK0 ADDED TEXTS
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- - Some TRK0 adders, did NOT pack a whole trk0, and DMS could not write
- only part of tracks, and therefor would a compare of a written track
- give you a VERIFY error. But from this version and up, you will not
- have this problem.
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- READ-ERROR REPORTS WAS NOT DISPLAYED WHEN USING ANOTHER DMS VERSION
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- - When i made this routine, well, i forgot to keep an equeal qualifier
- for all READ-ERROR's in all DMS updates, but as i kept on updating
- i simply also updated the info in the read error map, so
- when DMS 1.53 unpacked a disk packed using DMS 1.51 . DMS v1.53
- did not detect those read-errors on found using the DMS 1.51.
- this version will detect old read-errors found using DMS 1.51-53
- and newer versions.
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- SIMPLY: DMSWIN REMOVED!
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- - Firstly, DMSWIN was NEVER really intended updated by me, but
- I just included a few options as the verify in it.
- But due to the way DMSWIN was made, a lot of people got
- only problems using the new version, I might say, that i didnt
- do it well.
- but from now on, its all gone.
- The registered version includes a completely new DMS which
- got ALL-IN-ONE. And it will not take up more memory because the
- executable file is larger, only diskspace.
- but you got the DMS COMMANDLINE version,DMS WINDOW version
- in one file. And a preferences can be made so DMS will
- only start in commandline mode for those who which to, and
- as DMSWIN for WORKBENCH users..
- If DMS is started from workbench it will automatically start
- the DMS WINDOW version.
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- UPDATED
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- - From this version DMS will be able to read PCx: disks,
- if they are using the Workbench/Crossdos MS/PCDOS devices.
- Both 720K and 1.44 Megabytes disks.
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- - For easier use of the combined use of HD disks on PC systems and
- Amiga computers, I made some changes in the way of reading
- High density disks.
- Its now two seperate options....
- If PC is added to the command line it will read a PC disk using
- the PCx: device.
- If HD is added to the command line it will read the disk in drive
- as a high density disk, either in PC or AmigaDOS format.
- AmigaDOS is default.
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- - The DMS APPEND option have now been modified to work with all
- combinations of packing (HEAVY1/HEAVY2/NONE)
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- - DMS is using "if possible" the SHI VIRUS bootblock library, for
- detecting viruses in the bootblock.
- Read for more information the files included in the directory
- about SAFE HEX INT.
- you can find the latest bootblock.library, in this directory too.
-
- > DIRECTORY NAME: SHI-TOOLS
- >HOW TO USE IT:
- >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- >Well, for you, the user, it's really very simple!
- >
- >Just install the Bootblock.library in your LIBS: directory, and
- >install the Bootblock.brainfile in your L: directory!
- >
- >There, that wasn't so hard, was it? 8-)
- >
- >Now the library/brainfile are ready for use by any program that
- >supports them!
- >
- >Happy virus-hunting!
- ******************************************************************
- * A NOTATION TO FUTURE UPDATES OF THIS UTILITY: Bootblock.library*
- * It is not legal (by law of Commodore), *
- * to use uppercase letters in the library name. *
- * I had several problems with opening this library because of *
- * this , and I think others have the same problem. *
- ******************************************************************
- * ALWAYS USE lower-case LETTERS IN THE LIBRARY NAME RECOGNITION. *
- ******************************************************************
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- - the REPACK option was first of all not working at all, in the
- way it should. It would take a maximum of 80 packed tracks
- whatever it was 80 tracks consisting of trk0's and so on.
- It is now changed and it is also possible to use the NOTEXT
- option here, so text adds will be skipped when repacking.
- And all appended tracks will be transfered to the new dms
- archive.
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- - Added a "FILE_ID.DIZ" option, named DIZTEXT, which allow you
- to add a BBS information text to the .DMS file.
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- - ALL NEW UPDATES OF DMS WILL BE RELEASED AS A .RUN (SELF-EXTRACTING)
- FILE. SO ONLY THESE FILES ARE VALID UPDATE VERSIONS.
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- 3.4 DMS v1.53
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- BUGS
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- - When DMS reported VERIFY ERRORS the program just said track 0 even on
- other tracks than 0....
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- - The same goes for the READ-ERROR routine, but it is repaired now..
- the fill routine for the READ-ERROR was also incorrect, that is fixed
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- - I have 2 times forgotten to include the INSTBOOT program for the
- DMSTEST program, this is now included in the archive...
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- - The DMSTEST Program included in previous packages, was only a
- 680x0 version.. i have now placed 2 version, one 68000 and an 680x0.
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- 3.5 DMS v1.52
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- READ ERROR detection
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- BUGS
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- - DMS did not report is a BAD track was read, and that is now fixed
- so when packing/unpacking the track, you will be notified about the
- bad track.
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- UPDATED
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- - Bootblock installer for Virus infected disks..
- Normally the Bootblock detecter would install the infected disk
- with a Kickstart 1.3 bootblock, but this version installs your
- infected disk with an updated installed Bootblock (Kickstart 2.x/3.x).
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- - More exact viewing information about the .dms file to be unpacked,
- which Kickstart version needed to use this disk..
- FileSystem info..e.t.c..
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- Chapter 4.
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- Register information.
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- You can register your version of the Device-Masher System
- by filling out the registration text included with the package.
- It costs Dkr 200, to register DMS.
- Send only CASH or International Money Order(From your postoffice)
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- And by being a registered user, you will receive the latest updates
- of Device-Masher System(DMS), and other utilities made by Parcon.
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- Register form and suggestions/bug reports can be sent to:
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- ParCon software.
- v. Michael Pendec
- Islandsh0jparken 5, st.th.
- DK-2990 NIVAA
- DENMARK
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- We have received several letters, concerning registration. Often asked,
- were "Can I pay in Danish Kr", We want you to send the fee in Danish Kr,
- and if its impossible for you to do, then go to your local postoffice,
- and send us a International money order, shipped by the postoffice.
- If you decide to include cash in your letter, include ONLY DANISH Kr 200,
- Or US DOLLARS $30. We will NOT ship DMS out on "C.O.D [Cash On Delivery]"
- nor payment after receiving DMS.
- There is only ONE WAY to get DMS, include money with your register form,
- or use the International Money order, made at your local postoffice.
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- Chapter 5.
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- You can reach us on this bbs, leave mail for : Michael Pendec
- I do not, at this time, have a FIDO-NET MAIL ADDRESS, so
- a reply to your mail is not possible, but all requests,
- bugreports will be looked into.
- FIDONET:
- Perto's AssholeBBS +45-86720273 16k8 DUAL 2.xGb 2:230/815
- Perto's AssholeBBS +45-86720274 14k4 HST 2.xGb 2:230/816
- Perto's AssholeBBS +45-86293910 14k4 V32b 2.xGb 2:230/817
- Perto's AssholeBBS +45-87370010 64k0 ISDN 2.xGb 2:230/1815
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