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- FreeCopy V1.8 March 25, 1991
- ==============================
-
-
- FreeCopy is unlike most copiers in that it does not actually copy disks.
- It actually removes the protection so disks can easily be backed up
- with almost any program, and in some cases be installed on your hard drive.
-
- NOTE: Even though the disk based protection is removed, you may have to
- fiddle to install them on the hard drive. This can sometimes be done
- by assigning the name of the disk to the hard drive, replacing df0:
- with dh0: in the program, or reassigning df0: to the hard drive
- (see Neuromancer script for example). Another good utility is
- the FMS program that lets you mount a file that looks like a floppy
- on your hard drive. It is public domain, but I cannot remember
- who wrote it.
-
- FreeCopy is Public Domain and nothing else.
- (Down with ShareWare!!!)
-
- How to Use
- ==========
-
- 1) Make a backup of your original disks using your favourite copy
- program and then run this program.
-
- 2) If you use the workbench copier make sure to rename the copy
- to the same name as the original.
-
- 3) Make sure the original is NOT in the drive when running this
- program.
-
- 4) Run FreeCopy. Pick the parameter that you want and click on
- the COPY button. (Use the scroll bar on the right side to view
- more parameters)
-
- 5) A window will come up prompting you to insert the copy you just made.
- FreeCopy will then search through the disk and remove the protection.
-
-
- FeedBack
- ========
-
- If any of the parameters don't work for you, or if you have comments,
- send me E-mail at
-
- VBBS
-
- (403) 284-2048 (instant access, high speed lines)
- (403) 284-5625
-
- Fido: 1:134/92
- Internet: pringle@cpsc.ucalgary.ca
-
- I answer all mail, so if you don't get a reply, your message probably
- didn't get through.
-
- Be sure to include the VERSION NUMBER of the program you are trying to copy,
- if you can find it.
-
- Also, If you've figured out some of your own hacks, send them to me using
- Compare and I'll include them in the next release.
-
-
- Adios,
- Greg Pringle
-
-
-
-
- COMPARE: How to Send me Hacks
- =============================
-
- Compare is a simple program I wrote that will compare original and
- deprotected files and tell you what the difference is between them.
-
- How to use:
-
- Compare > paramfile normfile hackedfile
-
- If paramfile isn't more than a screen or so, send it to me in a message
- at VBBS listed above, or to my net address. You will get full credit in
- the parameter list. Remember to include the EXACT file name including the
- EXACT path and disk name.
-
- Ex: GameDisk:progs/game
-
-
-
-
- HISTORY
- =======================
-
- V1.8 -set window's font so FreeCopy will look nice under WB2.0
- -added mavis beacon parameter
- -updated neuromancer script to work with 2.0
- -how come only one parameter in the last eight months? Simple,
- the rental place in town here went out of business and I'm not
- about to buy tons of programs just so I can spend a few hours
- deprotecting them. There probably won't be a lot of updates
- because of this, and since I am working on other stuff now.
-
- V1.7
- -F15 Strike Eagle II added
- -Dungeon master parameter fixed.
-
- V1.6
- -Several new parameters
- -Gunship parameter fixed (Thanx to "The Bull" for reporting this)
-
- V1.5
- -Search for the King Parameter
- -Three Stooges Parameter Fixed
-
- V1.4
- -New Parameters
-
-
- V1.3
-
- -Fixed major bug in V1.2 that caused some parameters to not work.
-
- -Added 18 Parameters
-
- -Packed with Turbo Imploder now (Better Compression)
-
-
- V1.2
-
- -Improved disk access (takes seconds instead of minutes now).
-
- -Program checks for WB 2.0 color scheme (White switched with Black),
- and brings up graphics that look good under these colors.
-
- -Added Neuromancer parameter & parameter to modify Neuromancer
- to work on your hard drive, also Pool of Radiance Parameters.
-
- -Got rid of flicker when scrolling parameters at the expense of
- some color-coordination.
-
- -Reduced program size.
-
- -PowerPacked FreeCopy at maximum compression (I hope no one minds?)
-
- -Included program to compare original & deprotected files so you
- can send me your hacks (see above).
-
- V1.1
- -Fixed Buck Rogers parameter (used to crash when trying to create
- characters)
-
- -Removed Dragon's Lair II parameters (does not work all the time
- I will work on it sometime)
-
- -Recompiled with optimising options and have reduced the amount of
- chip memory the program takes up.
-