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Tiny Tools V1.0
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This archive contains a set of tools/commands. All are tiny and can be made
resident. Use the "ExecMe" batchfile to fix the pure flags. Most tools
require the ARP library.
Here's a list;
CheckList - Check for the presence of an item in a system list.
Clip - Pipe through clipped lines.
FilTex - Filter out non-text bytes.
NoReq - Disable system requesters (toggle).
PForm - Pipe through formatted lines.
Tee - Split pipe stream.
WBTF - WorkBench to front.
Each tool's directory contains an executable, manual and assembly source.
All executables contain a "resident program tag" with a stack size setting
that overrides your shell's default setting, assuming it uses ARP for
launching programs. This helps you conserve memory. None of the tools
require more than 4000 bytes stack, so if you don't use an ARP driven shell
you'll still be safe.
Most of these tools are building blocks for making aliases or batchfiles.
Use your imagination and you'll surely find some novel ways in which to
apply them to enhance your system. Don't limit yourself to the scope of
the examples.
Some examples given in the manuals assume an ARP/ASH/PIP: environment. If
your shell has no in-line piping facility, you'll have to use redirection
in order to make use of Clip, PForm and Tee.
The source code requires the init.i file in the include directory. No other
include files are needed in order to assemble. I've written these tools in
assembly because I love the snappy way in which my ARP system operates by
virtue of a lot of tools being resident, and I don't want to waste a lot of
memory.
You may apply, modify or distribute the source and tools as you see fit.
Preferably keep this archive in its original state though.
Direct ideas for new tools or any bug reports to:
UUCP: hp4nl!neabbs!ajbrouw
or
Albert-Jan Brouwer
St-Eustatiusstr. 2
2612 HA Delft
The Netherlands
Enjoy