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#50#
Quick startup info:
EZ-Copy Lite is a diskette duplication program which lets you, the user,
mass produce diskettes quickly and easily. It allows you to read a
diskette once and then make as many copies as you want. EZ-Copy Lite
supports all standard 5 1/4 inch low density formats. The standard formats
are: 160K, 180K, 320K, and 360K.
To copy a diskette use the Copy pulldown off the main menu. Insert the
diskette you would like to copy. Next tell EZ-Copy Lite where you put the
diskette by pressing 1 for drive A: or 2 for drive B:. Your diskette will
be loaded into memory. Take out your master source diskette and place the
diskette you would like to make the copy on into a drive, it doesn't
matter which drive. Now it is time to tell EZ-Copy Lite to make the copy.
Press A to make the copy in drive A: or B for drive B:. EZ-Copy Lite will
automatically format your floppy if it isn't already formatted. Repeat
this step to make as many copies as you want. Isn't it nice not to have
to reload your source diskette each time?
Refer to other sections of the On-Line Manual for additional information.
F1 is available to call up help while you are using EZ-Copy Lite.
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┌──────────────────────────┐
│ Commonly Asked Questions │
└──────────────────────────┘
1. Will EZ-Copy Lite (EZCL) duplicate copy protected diskettes? No.
EZCL will only duplicate unprotected diskettes with no bad sectors.
2. Why does EZCL require 640K of RAM? EZCL holds an entire 360K diskette
in memory allowing you to make multiple copies without reading the
source diskette for each copy. Total RAM used is 360K (for in memory
diskette) + 128K (for EZCL) + 80K (for DOS 4.0) = 568K.
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EZ-Copy Lite allows you to read an entire diskette into memory and then
make as many copies as you want without reading the master diskette
again. To do this it must retain an image of the master diskette in
memory. This image can take up to 360K of storage space. That is the
major reason EZ-Copy Lite requires 640K RAM for operation.
EZ-Copy Lite outperforms DOS's diskcopy both in speed and in safety of
the operation. EZ-Copy Lite speeds up the access times of your disk
drive allowing quicker reads and writes. It also verifys the copy by
checking the CRC written to the diskette during the copy process.
When making a copy, EZ-Copy Lite (unless told otherwise) will check the
diskette to see if it is already formatted and then proceed either with
the copy or the format and copy. Just feed it diskettes, you don't need
to worry about the destination diskette. Nothing could be easier!
System requirements: An IBM PC or totally compatible clone, 640K of RAM,
and IBM PC DOS version 3.0 or later. EZ-Copy Lite
should work with any version of MS DOS 3.0 or later
but has not been tested with all the possible MS DOS
versions.
#200#
╔══════════╦═══════════════════════════╦═══════════════════════════╗
║ DOS-EZCL ║ PC DOS 3.1 Diskcopy ║ EZ-Copy Lite ║
║ Timing ╠════════╤════════╤═════════╬════════╤════════╤═════════╣
║ Tests ║ Load │ Save │Fmt &Save║ Load │ Save │Fmt &Save║
╠══════════╬════════╪════════╪═════════╬════════╪════════╪═════════╣
║4.77MHZ PC║ 28 sec │ 45 sec │ 105 sec ║ 28 sec │ 44 sec │ 60 sec ║ *
╟──────────╫────────┼────────┼─────────╫────────┼────────┼─────────╢
║8MHZ PC-AT║ 27 sec │ 42 sec │ 59 sec ║ 26 sec │ 42 sec │ 58 sec ║ **
╟──────────╫────────┼────────┼─────────╫────────┼────────┼─────────╢
║10MHZ PCAT║ 27 sec │ 44 sec │ 60 sec ║ 18 sec │ 34 sec │ 58 sec ║ ***
╚══════════╩════════╧════════╧═════════╩════════╧════════╧═════════╝
Notes: EZ-Copy Lite (EZCL) is a fast, safe, and easy to use diskette
duplication program. Pull down menus, context sensitive help,
on-line manual, and multiple copies per read are supported.
Times may change as we continue to improve EZ-Copy Lite. Please
note that the faster your computer, the more EZ-Copy Lite out
performs IBM PC DOS.
EZ-Copy Lite can make mutiple copies per read. Diskcopy can't.
EZ-Copy Lite far out performs PC DOS Diskcopy for mutiple copies!
#201#
The machines used for testing:
* IBM PC running an 4.77 MHz 8088 with 1 memory wait state
** Zenith Z248 running an 8 MHz 80286 with 1 memory wait state
*** IBM PC AT running an 10 MHz 80286 with 1 wait state (factory 6 MHz)
The above times are affected by the DOS version, both by its revision and
its source (IBM, Compaq, etc). Any small change in your hardware may
throw off the timing of EZ-Copy Lite. Memory resident programs slow down
EZ-Copy Lite and may drastically (up to 50%) slow the disk operations.
Even such a small thing as displaying the track number while copying took
many hours of work to speed up to where it didn't slow down operations.
All tests were run with IBM PC DOS with no memory resident programs. If
your timing tests show results radically different from the above figures
please write us with the figures. If you did better we will praise
EZ-Copy Lite, if you did worse we will try to find something to blame it
on.
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HISTORY OF REVISIONS:
═════════════════════
EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.0 Aug 1988 Basic Version. Quickly make disk
copies. On-line manual and context
sensitive help make it easy. No
cryptic DOS commands needed.
EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.1 Sep 1988 Added on screen file directory and
additional help and manual screens.
EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.2 Nov 1988 Expanded on-line help and manual. A
few minor touchups and bug fixes.
#500#
GENERAL:
════════
1. EZ-Copy Lite was developed by Dave Black of MaeDae Enterprises.
2. Special thanks to Jim Nech for his technical advice on how to speed up
EZ-Copy Lite.
3. EZ-Copy Lite was written in C and uses the Professional C Windows
described below. The source for EZ-Copy Lite consists of about 8,000
lines of code.
4. Special thanks to Jim Nech at SSS for his excellent C & Assembly
language windowing package (Professional C Windows) used in EZ-Copy
Lite. It comes with complete source code and is only $89. This
package is a must for software developers (info/orders 713-484-8061).
#900#
EZX Corporation
Publishers of the EZ Series
403 NASA Road One East, Suite 1777
Webster, TX 77598 USA
Telephone: 713-338-2238 NOW EZ-HOST BBS! 713-280-8180 (1200/2400,N,8,1)
EZX Corporation Presents....
EZ-FORMS LITE (tm) Great price, Less bytes than EZFX! Never be without
the perfect form with the PREMIER forms processor! Create/Fill-in/Print/
Revise all kinds of forms. And, when you have the perfect form, print a
perfect master for your copier or local printer. Or, leave the master
form on screen, fill in your data, and print the perfect form, error free.
In just a snap! Your filled-in form can be automatically stored, each with
its own control number. Its like having an electronic filing cabinet for
perfect audit control. You can make solid borders, lines, shades, combs
and numerous graphics with just a few key strokes. In fact, you can create
the perfect custom form faster than your local typesetter can say,
OVERCHARGE! *** Continued on the next page ***
#901#
Clear Forms Overlay is great for pre-printed forms. Just enter your data
in the available spaces on the master form while previewing the results on
screen. It prints perfectly! No more goof-ups and wastage of those
expensive multi-part forms. Speeds processing too. Features include:
auto-time/date/sequence numbering; block cut/paste/copy; import/export;
forms up to 130 columns by 86 lines. Operates on IBM family and close
compatible computers. DOS 2.1+, 320K RAM and 1 floppy required. Complete
printer drivers included. Supports most printers including Epson/IBM and
compatible printers; also the HP-LaserJet and compatibles ("Y" cartridge;
other fonts may vary see soft font pack below). Over 90 user modifiable
forms also included. Additional new features include: slick user
interface with moving bar "pull-down" menus and on-line help; annotated
forms directory; "LQ" 24 pin dot matrix and integrated Laser printer
support (see optional laser Font pack below); bolding and underlining;
printed user guide and 90+ basic forms pack included.
...Only $49 (Extra forms packs... see below.) Add shipping to all prices.
#902#
EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE (tm) "The Ultimate Forms Generator and Manager". In
addition to all the features of EZ-FORMS LITE, add: moving-bar menus with
over 125 screens of on-line help, a comprehensive printed manual/tutorial,
Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, column/row addition); Macros
(keystroke record/playback makes form fill-out a breeze); ASCII data file
merge, auto date, time, increment numbering, multi-character drawing,
fill-in and file, clear forms overlay (for pre-printed forms); chain
(multi-page forms) and multy-copy printing; handles forms up to 248
columns by 132 lines. Enhanced printer support includes extensive user
modifiable printer attributes and embedded characters, also double/single
block/shade character line drawing and any character "drag" modes,
italics, superscript, subscript, double wide, bold, underline, etc. for
properly equipped printers. Laser Printer (HP and compatibles) support
includes auto font downloading, graphics emulation and custom font support
see optional font disk below. "LQ" 24 pin. as well as, 9 pin dot matrix
printers are also fully supported. *** Continued on the next page ***
#903#
Other features include: file encryption; file compression to save valuable
disk space; file description annotation; increment number counter
(different number on each form) printing; auto-tab/fill-in and file (makes
filling out pre-printed forms a snap); field markers (lock out designated
areas); vertical typing; large character translation; zero suppression;
word-wrap, centering, justification; cut and paste; protected field
overide; graphics "walk-around" mode; fully customizeable printer drivers;
user definition of embedded characters; Operates on IBM family and close
compatible computers. DOS 2.1 or higher, 512K RAM and at least 2 floppy
drives are required, hard drive recommended. 101+ pre-designed and user
modifiable forms (Basic Forms Pack) plus a comprehensive printed user
guide are included.
...Only $99 plus s/h (Extra forms packs... see below.)
#904#
FORMS PACKS
Basic Forms Pack (101+ of all types of forms), ... Only $39
(Usually included with EZFX or EZFL)
Forms Pack "A" (General Business): 68+ forms , ...Only $29
Forms Pack "B" (Sales and Marketing): 56+ forms, ...Only $29
Forms Pack "C" (Management and Personnel): 33+ forms,...Only $19
Forms Pack "D" (Technical): 47+ forms, ...Only $24
Forms Pack "E" (Home and Personal): 27+ forms, ...Only $15
Forms Pack "F" (Contracts): 22+ forms, ... Only $15
Forms Pack "G" (Property Management): 40+ forms ... Only $24
Forms Pack "H" (Home/Office Records): 60+ forms ... Only $14
Forms Combo Pack (Over 350 forms. Includes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H
above): Only $79 with EZFX or $99 with EZFL (over a $160 value)
#905#
Laser Font Support Pack
Ten downladable soft fonts for the HP LaserJet Plus, Series II and
compatibles. Includes 5 portrait and 5 landscape fonts in "LINE PRINTER
BOLD". 10, 11, 12, 15 and 17 pitch are represented. These fonts are
integrated with EZFX and include the line drawing, block, shade, etc.
graphics characters not normally included with other soft fonts. Includes
full documentation and download utilities.
... $49 plus s/h (ONLY $39 with purchase of EZFL, EZFX, or EZS)
EZ-SPREADSHEET (tm) "THE ULTIMATE SPREADSHEET" You too can become a
spreadsheet pro in 20 minutes or less! EZ-SPREADSHEET won't confuse you,
try your patience, or force you to learn 457 commands to get started.
What you get is a spreadsheet that will produce 64 columns by 512 rows;
more than enough for 99% of user's needs. EZS requires an IBM family or
compatible computer, DOS 2.1+, 256K ram minimum and 1 disk drive. Any
monitor and almost any printer will work. For Epson type printers, a
sideways printing program is supplied. Includes printed manual/tutorial
plus 5 sample spreadsheets.
...Only $49 (Only $29 with any other purchase.)
#906#
EZ-COPY (tm) Did you ever need to copy a bunch of the same disk? DOS's
DISKCOPY must read the source disk before each disk is produced. We've
got the answer. With just 1 source disk read into memory, you can make as
many copies as you like. EZ-COPY LITE is almost as fast (about 1 minute to
format and copy) as commercial disk copy machines and much, much cheaper!
Other features include, verification, speed optimizations, and directory.
Requirements include: DOS 3.0+, 640K RAM, 5.25" 360K drives only.
Note: Because we work directly with the disk drive, memory resident
programs should be considered carefully. Some systems may require you to
boot your computer from floppy for proper operation.
...Only $39
#907#
EZX-WRITE (tm) WordStar compatible word processor with hundreds of
features including: Pulldown menus with on-line help; windows let you
edit two files at once; Macros for "recording" repetative commands or
boilerplate; print spooling - allows you to continuing editing while your
printer does its thing; Supports all popluar printers - bold, italics,
underline, super/subscript, and alternate fonts are available - or create
you own printer dirvers; DOS shell for formatting that ever full diskette;
EGA monitor support; headers and footers; lightning fast search and
replace; word wrap and justification; "undo"; adjustable tabs, margins and
ruler lines; "point-and-shoot" directories; automatic file backup; block
copy, move, delete, read or write from disk, even between windows and
documents; user defined colors; Requires IBM family of computers or
compatible, with 256K RAM, DOS 2.1+, one disk drive, any monitor, and of
course, a compatible printer.
...$29 ($49srp) Includes printed manual.
DOC Disk "A" 125 Business/Personal Letters and Contracts:
... $29 - Only $10 with EZXW.
DOC Disk "B" Over 100 Legal Documents: ...$29 - Only $10 with EZXW.
#908#
EZX-BASE (tm) Capable of millions of records with a hard drive (hundreds
on a floppy). Great for that mailing or customer list. Fast search via
one of three keys so you can quickly find the record you're looking for.
Database can be printer to paper or labels (up to 4 across or "cheshire"),
or displayed on the screen with full scrolling support. While in the
scroll mode, any record may be selected to print a label, delete, edit, or
just view. With this version, you may now output a file for use by
EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE(tm). Complete options control allows printing, sound,
and color control.
Fast and easy to use, no complicated setup or programming involved.
Requires IBM/compatible, 256K, monitor, and printer (for print options).
...Only $29 ($49 SRP) Includes printed manual.
EZX-TALK (tm) Quick and easy modem communications (300 thru 9600 baud);
large number auto-dial directory, etc. Requires IBM/compatible computer,
256K, 1 floppy, and Hayes or compatible modem.
...Only $29 ($49 SRP) Includes printed manual.
#909#
ORDER INFO: If you are ordering with a VISA, MasterCard, or American
Express/Optima, feel free to call in your order toll free at
1-800-US-EASY-X (1-800-873-2799) which rings only our order desk. Please
note that the information and customer service line is 1-713-338-2238, the
order line staff is not able to help you.
Mail orders to: EZX Corporation
403 E. NASA Rd 1, Suite 1777
Webster, TX 77598 USA.
(s/h add, $5 USA/48, $10 AK, HI, PR, APO, FPO, VI, Canada, $20 foreign.)
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