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LAST 2.0 README.1ST Page 1
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ LAST 2.0 (c) 1992 Shareware │
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│ Author: Lee Nelson <ASP> │
│ Integrated Consulting │
│ P.O. Box 1613 │
│ San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 │
│ Telephone: 800-272-1377 / 714-240-2092 │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
LAST enables you to review and resume the last work you've
done without having to remember filenames and directories. It
quickly searches your disk for the files that you updated most
recently, and displays them in filedate order. Its repertoire
includes:
File Viewer: View ASCII and binary files; full-screen and split
screen; no size limits; displays current line/byte.
Text Search: Search for a string of text in any file, directory, or
drive(s); choose the order in which to search the files.
Program : Start up an application program and load a selected file
Launcher : into it; execute any .EXE, .COM, or .BAT file.
File Finder: Superquick multiple-drive file locator; input any
drive(s), directory and filename.
Hard Disk : Move, rename, copy, delete and tag files; directory
Manager : tree display with bytes usage; directory menu.
DOS Shell : Execute DOS commands; each command saved to disk for
subsequent retrieval; execute commands on tagged files.
Disk-wide : Sorts ALL files by date, name, and size; the default sort
File Sorter: by date displays the most recently modified file first.
INSTALLATION
============
To install LAST, copy all its files to a directory listed in
the DOS search path. For instance, if you have a directory named
C:\UTIL where you put utility programs, type the following command:
COPY A:\*.* C:\UTIL
(This assumes your floppy is in drive A:. Use B: if appropriate.)
You can also choose to create your own directory. If you do,
include that directory in the search path.
If you're not sure where to put LAST, copy it to C:\DOS.
LAST 2.0 README.1ST Page 2
DEMO !!!!!!
============
The demo is a short introductory tour of LAST's main features.
This is the quickest way to become familiar with LAST. To begin
the demo, type DEMO and press the <Enter> key.
STARTUP
=======
At the C: prompt, type LAST and press the <Enter> key.
LAST will display its logo while it reads your disk. It then
displays a list of files in chronological order, the most
recent file appearing first. Many options are now available to you;
the Help Screen summarizes these options. Press H (or the F1 key)
to see the Help Screen. For detailed instructions, read the
MANUAL.LAS file by pressing R. The manual is fifteen pages
long -- we suggest you print it out by typing the following
command at the C: prompt:
COPY MANUAL.LAS PRN
SUGGESTED USES
==============
1. Find a file when you don't remember its name. All you need is
the file's approximate date, or a portion of text within it.
2. Find a file when you don't remember its drive or directory but
do know its name or part of its name. Unlike most "WHEREIS"
programs, LAST will not return to the C: prompt. Instead you
can perform viewing, searching, sorting, copying, etc. on any
files found.
3. Load a selected file into your word processor, spreadsheet,
or other application program.
4. Load a selected file into Microsoft Windows(tm). Windows(tm)
will determine which application created the file, open that
application program, and load the file.
5. Maneuver around your hard disk easily using LAST's directory menu.
6. Select any directory or subdirectory by typing its name without
its drive or parent directory.
7. Copy the day's work to a floppy disk.
8. Find out how many files have changed since the last full backup,
and how many megabytes they occupy.
9. Use LAST as a replacement for the DOS DIR command.
LAST 2.0 README.1ST Page 3
REGISTRATION
============
LAST is the last navigational tool you'll need for your PC.
It is feature-rich, easy to learn, and simple to operate.
LAST is a user supported (shareware) product. It is not
public domain, nor is it free software. You may use this
product during a 30-day trial period without obligation. If you
use LAST after the trial period, you must register by sending $25
to Integrated Consulting, PO Box 1613, San Juan Cap, CA 92693.
To print an order form: after changing to the directory where
you installed LAST, type REGISTER at the DOS prompt.
Registered users will receive: (1) a diskette with a copy
of the latest version of LAST and (2) update notices. All users
receive phone support at 800-272-1377, 9am to 6pm Pacific Time.
Please give LAST to friends, relatives, co-workers, user
groups, bulletin boards, and anyone else who may find it
useful. We genuinely appreciate your support of shareware.
FILES CONTAINED ON THIS DISK
============================
README.1ST The file you are reading.
LAST.EXE The main program.
DATA.LAS Contains configuration information used by LAST.
MANUAL.LAS The manual for LAST.
HELP.LAS The Help file for LAST.
ORDERF.ORM Order form to register LAST.
REGISTER.BAT File that prints the order form.
DEMO.EXE Demonstrates LAST.
DEM.LAS Contains sequence of events in the demo.
PAN.COM PC Magazine PANDORA.COM version 2.4; used by demo.
DR.BAT Replacement for DOS DIR command.
BATCHEND.COM File used by LAST when executing batch files.
FILE_ID.DIZ Description of LAST used by bulletin boards.
DESC.SDI Description of LAST used by bulletin boards.
VENDOR.DOC Information used by shareware vendors.
LAST20.ZIP All the above files ZIP'ped into one file.
LIMITS
======
The maximum number of directories is 512.
The maximum number of files depends on the amount of
available RAM. 12,500 files fit in 600K; 10,000 fit in 500K.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
===================
LAST requires a minimum of 384K RAM and DOS 3.0 or above.
TO PRINT THIS README.1ST FILE
=============================
Type the following command at the C: prompt:
COPY README.1ST PRN