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This file tells you about...
...What EDDY can be used for
...Files that are included with EDDY
...Installation (DOS and Windows)
...The usual disclaimers and conditions
...Registration
+-------------------------------+
| EDDY (TM) |
| File and Directory Editor |
| Copyright(C) 1987 thru 1996 |
| by John Scofield |
| All rights reserved |
| Compuserve:70162,2357 |
+-------------------------------+
===================================================================
If you have registered an earlier version of EDDY, please see the
EDDY.DOC file, Section 31.4. There you will find instructions for
converting this copy of EDDY to a registered copy. Registration is
good for all new versions, for life!
===================================================================
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++ What is EDDY? ++
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EDDY is ALL of these:
Full-screen directory editor
Disk and directory manager
Directory change tracker
Tree manipulator
Sector editor
File finder (by name, attributes and/or timestamp)
File viewer/patcher/comparer
File backup utility
Data recovery utility
String finder/replacer (hex and/or ASCII)
Disk image copy/restore utility
RAM editor
DOS shell
Printer setup utility
...and MUCH more!
++++++++++++++++++
++ Packing List ++
++++++++++++++++++
The following files comprise the EDDY package:
- EDDYREAD.ME This file
- EDDY.COM The main program
- EDDY.AUX Overlays for LOOK, HELP, MENU, UPDATE, etc.
- EDDY.USE Samples to illustrate Point-and-Shoot commands
- EDDY.INI Configuration file, for use in customizing EDDY
- EDDY.DOC User's Manual
- EDDY_FIG.DOC Alternate version of the "Figures" in EDDY.DOC
- EDDY_HST.DOC History of changes, and "what's new"
- EDDY_WHY.DOC Some "neat things" to do with EDDY
- EDDYVEND.DOC Conditions for BBS and commercial distribution
- EDDYCOPY.BAT Batch file for copying within working directory
- EDDY_REG.BAT Batch file to print the registration form
- FILE_ID.DIZ Text description for posting on BBSs
and for Windows users...
- EDDY.PIF Program Info File used by Windows to run EDDY
- EDDY.ICO Icon to identify EDDY when using Windows
The package may also contain a "VENDINFO.DIZ" and/or an "EDDY.DOZ" file.
These files are included solely to comply with the requirements of some
vendors (e.g., certain CD-ROM producers), and as a courtesy to BBSs with
software that works with these files. They serve no useful purpose for
most users, and contain no information that is not provided here or
elsewhere in EDDY's documentation; they may be deleted if desired.
In case of any conflict of terms, wording, meaning or possible differing
interpretations between the contents of a VENDINFO.DIZ or EDDY.DOZ file
and the contents of ANY other files in the EDDY package, those OTHER
files are the authoritative version, and they shall prevail in case of
dispute.
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++ Installation ++
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EDDY needs the following:
- IBM PC, one of its descendants, or close compatible
- A monitor that can accommodate 25x80 text mode display
- 256K of available conventional memory
- PC- or MS-DOS level 2.0 or later
EDDY does not need to be in its own directory, nor even in the PATH.
It'll find its files as long as at least the following are in the same
directory: EDDY.COM, EDDY.AUX, EDDY.USE, EDDY.INI. If you are REALLY
tight on disk space, the only files that are ABSOLUTELY required are
EDDY.COM and EDDY.AUX.
One of the files in the package -- FILE_ID.DIZ -- may have the same name
as a file from some other product, so you may want to put EDDY in its
own directory, or copy "E*.*" rather than "*.*". (But _PLEASE_ include
FILE_ID.DIZ with any copies of EDDY that you pass along. Thanks!) If
VENDINFO.DIZ and/or EDDY.DOZ is present, similar comments apply, but
it's your choice whether to pass them along or not.
INSTALLATION STEP 1: Copy the EDDY files into any directory.
INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE!
The simplest way to get acquainted with the program is to just type
"EDDY" and [Enter]. Menus and context-sensitive HELP are available as
needed.
The manual (EDDY.DOC) can be a bit overwhelming to the new user. I
suggest that you try the program for a while, referring only to specific
parts of the manual when you need detailed info on some function or
capability. Then, after using the program for a while, give the manual
a quick skim; I think you'll find it makes a lot more sense that way.
If you want to print a copy of the manual, take a look at Section 1.2.3
of EDDY.DOC first, particularly if you use A4-size paper.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++ Windows Installation ++
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
EDDY may be run from a DOS box, using the command line, once you have
done the DOS Installation. The steps listed below __ARE_NOT_REQUIRED__
to run EDDY under Windows, but may be used if you want the interface to
EDDY from Windows to be more direct.
For explanation purposes, assume EDDY will be installed in the
C:\UTIL\EDDY directory. If you've used a different directory, just
substitute yours in steps 1, 7 and 9. To install EDDY in Windows...
1. Copy the EDDY files to the C:\UTIL\EDDY (or whatever) directory.
2. Choose the group you want EDDY in (click on any icon in that group).
3. In Program Manager, click on "File", then "New", then "Program Item"
4. Click on "OK".
5. Type the program description ("EDit DirectorY", or "TWGDU!" or ???).
6. Click on "Command Line".
7. Type C:\UTIL\EDDY\EDDY.COM (or whatever\EDDY.COM).
8. Click on "Working Directory".
9. Type C:\UTIL\EDDY (or whatever).
10. Click on "Change Icon". If you see a "no icons" message, click "OK"
11. Click on "Browse", and select the drive and directory where you have
installed EDDY.
12. Double click on "EDDY.ICO", then click on "OK".
13. Click on "OK" again.
WINDOWS INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE!
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++ Conditions of Use ++
+++++++++++++++++++++++
Near the beginning of the file "EDDY.DOC", you will find a complete
disclaimer of responsibility for anything that EDDY may or may not do.
Please read that information carefully. You use EDDY at your own risk.
EDDY is shareware. It is not free, and it is not in the public domain.
The author receives NO COMPENSATION for his work unless you register the
program, even if you paid someone for a shareware disk containing EDDY.
If you find EDDY to be useful and continue to use it after a reasonable
trial period, you should register your copy ("reasonable" means
something on the order of 30 days trial use).
++++++++++++++++++
++ Registration ++
++++++++++++++++++
Single-user registration is US$29.95. There are three ways to register:
- By credit card, through Public (software) Library, Inc.
- By mail, using the printed registration form
- Online via CompuServe - GO SWREG and refer to item #4186
Further details are available while running EDDY; just press [Alt+z].