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* D O S U T I L I T I E S *
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| RO-SOFT SHAREWARE (C)1992 |
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| BY Robert Ossowski |
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* MAKE YOUR COMPUTING EASY *
RO-SOFT is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you
are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by
contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman
can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not
provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442, or send a CompuServe
message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
These utilities, Version 4.5 release, are some of many products of the
results of more than three years worth of program development work. They
are designed to make full use of a color monitor. They have been tested on
both mono and EGA/VGA color systems and should run on any MSDOS compatable
computer. They also have built in provision for CGA and Grey Scale EGA/VGA
monitors. All the programs are written in assembly language to generate the
fastest and most compact functions possible.
These programs are being submitted for distribution as Shareware so that
users may try them out before spending money on software that they can't or
won't use. If you like these programs and continue using them, you are
expected to register. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specified
exceptions. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers just like com-
mercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should
find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial
or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because
you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low
also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee ---- if you don't use
the product, you don't pay for it.
RO-SOFT DOS Utilities are "shareware programs", and are provided at no
charge to the user for evaluation. You may share them with your friends,
but please do not give them away altered or as part of another system, and
please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use
it. The essence of "user-supported" software, is to provide the personal
computer users with quality software without high prices,and yet to provide
incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.
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| RO-SOFT SHAREWARE (C)1992 |
|-------------------------------------|
| BY Robert Ossowski |
|=====================================|
* MAKE YOUR COMPUTING EASY *
Non-registered users of this software are granted a limited license, to
make an evaluation copy for trial use, on a non-commercial basis, for the
purpose of determining whether These Programs are suitable for their needs.
At the end of this trial period, you should either register your copy, or
discontinue using this SoftWare. For a copy of the registration form, at
the DOS prompt enter the command "copy register.frm >prn: or "printdoc" and
you will be supplied a list of files to print.
All the .DOC files are formatted for printing and are printable on any
standard DOS printer using one of the DOS copy, type, or print commands,
or execute the printdoc.bat file and select from supplied list.
If you find these programs useful, and find that you continue using the
RO-SOFT utilities, after a reasonable trial period, you must register for
this continued use, and make payment, as outlined on the registration form.
The registration fee will license one copy, for use on any one computer, at
any one time.
Commercial users of RO-SOFT utilities, must register, and pay for their
copies within 30 days of first use, or their license is withdrawn.
Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting RO-SOFT.
Anyone distributing RO-SOFT utilities for any kind of remuneration, must
first contact RO-SOFT at the address below for authorization. This author-
ization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the
(ASP), as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such
distributors may begin offering RO-SOFT utilities immediately. ( However
RO-SOFT must still be advised, so that the distributor can be kept updated
with the latest utilities version.).
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| DOS UTILITIES Ver 4.5 BY Robert Ossowski |
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You may register directly from RO-SOFT, or its distributer, as listed
below, or from Public (software) Library, with your MC, Visa, AmEx, or Dis-
cover card by calling 1-800-2424-PsL, or 1-713-524-6394, or by FAX to
1-713-524-6398, or by CompuServe to 71355,470, or by mail to PsL, P.O. Box
35705, Houston, Texas 77235-5705.
The PsL numbers are for ordering only. For information about pricing,
volume discounts, site licensing, shipping, returns, latest version, or
other technical information, call or write to :
RO-SOFT c/o Robert Ossowski Barry Drake
7165 Kent Dr. 9 New Vale Road
Baker La. 70714 Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2EA
U.S.A. United Kingdom
Ph. # 1-504-775-4116 Ph. # (0602) 619044
On registration you will receive the latest release, in the registered
form (without the ShareWare screen), printed documentation manuals, -----
notice of any updates as they are released, -------- your own personal ID
number, ------ and technical support by phone or mail. Any major software
problems will be corrected free of charge. Updates may be obtained at a
nominal fee to be announced on release.
DISCLAIMER : Use of this program acknowledges this disclaimer of warranty:
"These programs are supplied as is. Both RO-SOFT, and their Distributors
disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limit-
ation, the warranties of merchantability, and of fitness of these programs
for any purpose. Neither RO-SOFT nor their Distributors, assume liability
for any damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of
these programs."
All the supplied programs have been fully tested, on a wide variety of
equipment, and to the best of our knowledge there are no problems -------
however, it is in your own interest to ensure that a full backup has been
taken, before trying out any new software ---- whatever the source. This
especially applies to utilities such as Defragmenters, and Optimisers.
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| DOS UTILITIES Ver 4.5 BY Robert Ossowski |
========================================================
* Current RO-SOFT Utilities Packages *
* COMPLETE RO-SOFT UTILITIES package .......... registration = 69.95
* Includes all programs and manuals *
* DOS SHELL and FILE MANAGEMENT ............... registration = 34.95
* Includes the following programs and manuals *
* SHELL EXE * Main shell menu routine. Loaded by SHELLC.EXE
* SHELLC EXE * Compact memory resident execute module for SHELL menus
* CHNGMENU EXE * Users formatted shell menu editor
* FM EXE * Ultra file manager w/dual dir & tree windows, mouse menus
* FILE MANAGEMENT system ...................... registration = 24.95
* Includes the following programs and manuals *
* FM EXE * Ultra file manager w/dual dir & tree windows, mouse menus
* MONO and COLOR TEXT EDITING and DISPLAY ..... registration = 29.95
* Includes the following programs and manuals *
* EDIT EXE * Programer's text editor with many special functions
* ANSI EXE * Displays Ansi files at selected baud rate /continueous
* COLRTEXT EXE * Display color text files at selected rate
* DISK MANAGEMENT UTILITIES ................... registration = 29.95
* Includes the following programs and manuals *
* DDIR EXE * Color double dir list /print /all dirs
* DEFRAG EXE * Disk optimizer, map disk, defragment & pack disk files
* DISKSCAN EXE * Scan complete disk for read errors, and report
* REPTCOMM EXE * Repeate a DOS command in all directories on disk
* SORTDIR EXE * Permanent sort and compact disk directories
* TREE EXE * List /Print disk directory tree w/storage totals
* UNDELETE EXE * Recover deleted files (Select from list)
* WHERE EXE * Locate files using wild card filespec
* MEMORY RESIDENT UTILITIES ................... registration = 29.95
* Includes the following programs and manuals *
* CALC EXE * Pop-up conversion calculator
* CLK1 EXE * Compact clock display [Optional location]
* DOSCOMM EXE * Assign DOS function key macros, command line edit
* DOSHELP EXE * Pop-up to display /create HELP files
* DOSHELPM EXE * Pop-up help for mono system
* PALETTE EXE * Pop-up change color system's color palettes
* POPCAL EXE * Pop-up movable calendar w/clock and alarm
* POPDIR EXE * Pop-up directory select window, list /execute files
* SCRNCLK EXE * Movable clock display w/alarm and message
* MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES .......... included free with registration of any
of the above packages.
* Includes the following programs and documentation *
* EQUIP EXE * List system installed equipment
* MEMMAP EXE * List system memory allocation
* FILE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FEATURES *
* Dual color directory, and tree windows
* F1 * Call FM's help display screens
* F2 * Copy, backup, and restore files marked
* Alt-F2 * Copy, backup, and restore all files in dir tree
* F3 * Delete, erase marked files or empty dirs
* F4 * Move, rename marked files
* F5 * Search disks for file and list results
* F6 * Set, clear all marks from active listed directory
* F7 * Remove all data from a diskette
* F8 * Run editor and load highlighted file
* Alt-F8 * UnLoad FM and edit marked file
* Ctrl-F8 * Insert text file into a .ZIP file as zip comment
* F9 * Set file attribute,(H)idden,(S)ys,(R)d-Only,(A)rch
* Alt-F9 * Set new directory listing color attributes
* Ctrl-F9 * Set marked files date to current system date
* F10 * Create a new directory
* Alt-F10 * Assign DOS command strings to keys F1 thru F10
* Ctrl-A to *
* Ctrl-H * Select disk and load current directory or tree
* Alt-C * Run internal programmer's calculator
* D * Sort directory listing by file dates
* Alt-D * Display internal calendar
* E * Sort directory listing by file extent
* Alt-E * UnLoad FM and execute highlighted file
* I * Invert current directory listing sort mode
* M * Toggle the *.* and current directory list mask
* Ctrl-M * Set directory mask for active window
* N * Sort directory listing by file name
* S * Sort directory listing by file size
* O * Turn listing sort off and reLoad dir
* Alt-O * UnLoad FM and execute a DOS command
* Ctrl-O * Enter DOS commands for execution
* Alt-P * UnLoad FM and Pass marked files to command
* Ctrl-P * Pass marked files to command function
* Ctrl-T * Load disk directory tree of active window
* Alt-V * Enter mega-byte offset to view large file
* Ctrl-V * Toggle text /hex file view mode
* Ctrl-X * Exchange primary and secondary dir windows
* Esc * Exit file windows to the menu system
* Ctrl-Esc * Exit FM to the current active directory
* Enter * View file or change directory if highlighted
* Ctrl-Enter * Run highlighted file if executable
* Plus key * Mark highlighted file
*Minus key * UnMark highlighted file
* Up» PgUp Home Ctrl-PgUp * Control highlight pointer
* Dwn» PgDn End Ctrl-PgDn * Control highlight pointer
* For mouse selection of Alt-C, Alt-D, Alt-E, Alt-O, Alt-P, Alt-V, Alt-F8,
Alt-F9, and Alt-F10 functions, press both mouse buttons.
* PROGRAMMER'S TEXT EDITOR FUNCTIONAL HIGH-LIGHTS *
* F1 * Display edit help screens
* Ctrl-F1 * Save current edit state for subsequent edit run
* F2 * Center text on current cursor (80 Char) line
* Alt-F2 * Left align next line to current cursor column
* F3 * From edit mode : Go load new data file
* F3 * From name entry : Go to file window select mode
* Alt-F3 * From edit mode : Return to previous text file
* Ctrl-F3 * From name entry : Go to select file to list/execute
* F4 * Switch console (Toggle between alt. & pri. consoles)
* F5 * From name entry : Go find file using wild card name
* F5 * From edit mode : Shift margin left eight columns
* Alt-F5 * Shift left display margin right eight columns
* Ctrl-F5 * Switch between 80/160 character line edit mode
* F6 * From file select window, mark/unmark all files
* F6 * Toggle tab expand display on/off (Locate imbedded tabs)
* Alt-F6 * Toggle Ctrl/G display on/off (For Ansi color control)
* Ctrl-F6 * Strip EOL space and replace other space with tabs
* F7 * Switch keyboard to draw edit mode (See draw key chart)
* Alt-F7 * Switch to draw erase line mode
* Ctrl-F7 * Toggle color text mode on/off
* F8 * Switch between 24/25 line screen edit
* Alt-F8 * Go to change screen colors menu
* Ctrl-F8 * Expand mono text file for color
* Shift-F8 * Select color attr. from current cursor position
* Ctrl-F9 * Save file as .ANX display file
* F10 * Save edit file changes
* Alt-F10 * Save text file as a .HLP or .CLP help file
* Ctrl-F10 * Save file as .ANS (Ansi coded display file)
* Shift-F10 * Save file as .TYP a DOS typable file
* Esc * Exit from current function
* Alt-K * Get text block control commands
* Alt-Q * Get text find and replace commands
* Alt-L * Get file line number and go to that line
* Alt-V * In file view mode, enter mega-byte offset for listing
* Ctrl-C * Run built in base conversion calculator
* Ctrl-M * Set up to six different directory masks
* Ctrl-S * Run keyboard character and key scan code display
* Ctrl-T * Display built in pop-up calendar/clock w/alarm
* Ctrl-V * Toggle file view modes text/hex
* /x Option * Load option for direct file record editing mode
* SHELL MENUING SYSTEM FEATURES *
* Virus detection in all included utilities
* Almost no memory overhead on shell menuing system
* Automatic screen layout of menus
* Use log may be generated or not generated
* Non editable binary use log for auditing purposes
* Password protection available on any menu line
* Up to thirty-two entries per menu page
* Menu line description up to sixty-five characters
* Command string up to sixty-five characters
* Run DOS .BAT .COM and .EXE files
* Formatted or direct edit menu changing and creation
* No limit on number of menu pages
* Permanent screen color selection by user
To run the shell menuing system, make the shell directory current,
or put that directory in your DOS search path, in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Enter the command "SHELLC". A menu file will be displayed, from which
you can highlight any entry, using the arrow keys, or mouse movement.
Then press the "Enter" key, or left mouse button, to load the selection.
You may also press the, entry letter key, enclosed in « », to load any
selection. See the shell, .DOC file,, for more information.
If you want the "F1" help display for the Shell Menus to function, put
the SHELLHLP.DAT file in the same directory as SHELL.EXE.
* RO-SOFT Utilities VERSION HISTORY *
Ver 3.0 * EDIT.EXE upgrade, mouse menus and directory window file select
Ver 3.1 * Correction in virus detection, all routines
Ver 3.2 * New shell use log and passname protection for menuing system
* New mouse character draw mode and draw menu for EDIT.EXE
Ver 3.3 * Code added (All Routines) to accomodate CGA color adapters
* Disk utilities upgrade with new DISKSCAN.EXE AND DEFRAG.EXE
* EDIT.EXE upgrade, 80/160 char lines, margin setting, & file Listing
Ver 3.4 * Documentation upgrade, DOC file now printable
Ver 3.5 * Shell menu selection by letter key entry
* Improved file find utility WHERE.EXE
* TREE.EXE limits increased to six dir levels deep
Ver 3.6 * DOSCOMM.EXE now handles multiple commands on function key
* Pathname entries increased to sixty-four characters
* Improved entry error handling
* CALC, DOSHELP, POPCAL, & PALETTE now dual mode programs
* RO-SOFT Utilities VERSION HISTORY *
Ver 4.0 * New file manager with dual tree & dir windows
* New tree display now picks up hidden dirs
* Improved DEFRAG.EXE : With new disk pack option
* Improved POPDIR.EXE : Get hidden files and auto select
Ver 4.1 * Update for shell and file management systems
Ver 4.2 * FM.EXE * Ctrl-V toggles text / hex file listing modes
* Auto files text locate and replace using EDIT.EXE
* EDIT.EXE * Ctrl-C, built in base conversion calculator
* Ctrl-M, set up to six different directory masks
* Ctrl-S, keyboard character and key scan code display
* Ctrl-T, pop-up calendar/clock w/alarm
* Ctrl-F1, save current edit state for reload
* Alt-K F, stores up to six different text search strings
* F5, search drives, find and load file
* Create and execute .BAT files for program make function
* Mark/Unmark files for auto load functions
* Auto load edit, text find, text find and replace
* Hand marked files to external command function
* /F, /A, load options for use with FM.EXE
Ver 4.3 * FM.EXE * Alt-F2, copy/backup/restore complete directories
* Alt-F8, unLoad FM and Pass file to editor
* Alt-F10, re-assign DOS command functions F1 thru F10
* Alt-O , unload FM to execute a DOS command
* Alt-P , unload FM and Pass files to command function
* Execute functions now handle multiple command strings
* Fix menu select problem for non-mouse systems
* Clock now displays time and date
* SHELL.EXE * New menu clock displaying time and date
* New messages for use log initialization
* CLK1.EXE * Compact screen clock now displays time and date
Ver 4.4 * ALL.EXE * Fix screen display for some BIOS versions, all routines
* ALL.DOC * Remove all extended DOS characters from .DOC files
* Printed manuals now supplied with registration
* FM.EXE * Alt-V, enter-mega byte offset for viewing files
* EDIT.EXE * New /x load option for direct file record edit mode
* Alt-B, get marked block as text find string
* Alt-V, enter mega-byte offset for viewing files
* DEFRAG.EXE * Correct disk data moves to accomodate DOS's FASTOPEN
* New disk mapping, and fragment highlighting display
Ver 4.5 * All.DOC * Improve readability of manuals and .DOC files