                      Thrifty Applications
                          Simple DOS
                      Shareware version 2.1

  This disk contains a directory interface system.  Simple DOS
utility has an easy to use interface allowing for a quick way to
maneuver around drive and directory structures when performing
file maintenance activities.  The program has a built in help
system activated by pressing F1.

                          Features
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          Six Different Directory Sort Sequences
          File Tagging and Untagging For Operations
          Copy, Delete, Move, View and Print Files
          External Program Execution
          View and Edit File Attributes
          Edit File Time and Date Stamps
          Rename Files

  You may register Simple DOS for $25.00, or save $15.00 and get
Simple DOS and Simple Backup, a backup and restore program for
$35.00.  Registered users receive the latest version without a
reminder message, printed documentation, color and six months
phone support.  Send your check or credit card information to:

                     Thrifty Applications
                          P.O Box 5603
                     Hopkins, MN  55343  USA

Distribution Files
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SIMPDOS.EXE  - Main Program
SIMPDOS.HLP  - Help File
SIMPDOS.DOC  - Documentation File
ORDER.DOC    - Registration Form

Installation Instructions
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 - Set your current directory to the target directory for the program.
 - Run the self-extracting program UNARCSD.EXE.
 - Erase UNARCSD.EXE, if desired.
 - Print the SIMPDOS.DOC file for complete instructions.
 - Type SIMPDOS at the DOS prompt.  Place SIMPDOS.EXE in a directory on
   your path for maximum flexibility.
 - Read the initial screen.
 - Press the random number to bypass the initial screen.
 - Use F1 while running the program for help.
