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                             The JB Utilities
                      (with apologies to Peter Norton)

        The following is a list of the JB Utilities library.  This
        file is distributed with individual utilities, and its
        purpose is to inform you of all our unique utilities.
        Order at least two for a multiple-order discount of (at
        least) 20%.  When sending you a registered copy of a
        program, we may also include a non-registered copy of one
        of these for your consideration.

        The programming philosophy behind all of them is to
        provide means of doing things not otherwise available
        or to improve upon what's available.  Comments and queries
        are invited.

        The following programs currently constitute the JB Utilities:


        DF       Directory Find.  Does the '*.*' for you.
                 Makes computing life easier by avoiding shifted
                 characters when listing files.  You just
                 type the first identifying letters of a filename
                 or the extension beginning with the dot.  DF
                 without parameters lists out all the files and
                 does so in the order DIR would do it but puts it
                 in two columns.  Pauses for a keystroke if there
                 are more files when screen is filled.  Will also
                 search for all filenames which contain a given
                 string.  Gives you total number of files listed
                 and total bytes for those files.  Permits up to
                 4 different commands (specifications) on 1
                 execution.  List files of a specified size range.
                 Permits up to the 3rd nesting level of sub-
                 directories.  Reports drive capacity and amount
                 available for up to 4 drives on 1 command.  Lists
                 files remaining after a group-file parameter is
                 excluded (filter mode-available only for reg-
                 istered users).  And, MORE!  With this utility,
                 you should never need to use DIR again.

        CDFREQ   A frequency monitor--one that controls the
                 interval between CHKDSKs.  If you run CHKDSK
                 from your AUTOEXEC.BAT, the CHKDSK program can
                 create quite a delay, relative to the size of your
                 hard drive.  If you believe it doesn't have to be
                 done every time you boot up (and reboot), but
                 want to be sure it's done automatically so that
                 you don't have to think about it, CDFREQ will
                 do it according to the frequency you specify.
                 Even if you set it for once a day, it won't repeat
                 if you reboot.

        NOTIFY   A non-TSR that informs you of important dates
                 and events upon boot-up.  It maintains and
                 reads a NOTICE.LST when accessed.  You can
                 easily order notification for the same date
                 in EVERY month; also CANCEL all notices for
                 current day.  Menu or command line control.

        REMAIN   Tells you which files remain in your directory
                 after excluding those specified on the command
                 line.  You can then copy or delete them as a
                 group.

        SLAVE    Takes a list of DOS commands and, when you've
                 checked them for accuracy, executes them as a
                 string of commands.  Sort of a dynamic batch
                 file.

        SS       String Search loads a text file into memory and
                 allows you to do repeated string searches with-
                 out reloading the file each time.  Case sensi-
                 tivity can be toggled or specified on the
                 command line.  New files can be loaded from
                 within the program.  Handles quite large files.
                 (But there is a size limit--determined by
                 available RAM).  Very swift.   Uses BRUN45.EXE.

        TYPA     Type All.  TYPEs all files that fit a wild card
                 designation.  Useful in comparing more than one
                 CONFIG file, for example.  No fee for this one.
                 A JBUTILS bonus!

        RENS     Renames.  That is, rename a group of files that
                 conform to a wild card designation.  You can
                 change all your .EXE files to .COM with one
                 command (should you want to, it's legal to do so).
                 User must accept changes before they are made, to
                 avoid mishaps.

        FRE      There are also other utilities that tell you how
                 much free space you have in memory.  This one also
                 confirms what kind of monitor you're using.  This
                 is useful for those who aren't certain if they've
                 upgraded, or what kind of video capabilities they
                 bought.  Don't buy expensive commercial software
                 to find out you need EGA.  Use FRE first.

        MUV      Our version of a 'move' file.  What it does
                 differently is not require the "\" when reassigning
                 a file to a target directory.  It also warns if the
                 same filename already exists on target directory.
                 (Some 'move' utilities will simply abort if they find
                 a file of the same filename as the object file).
                 Saves shifted keystrokes, which we like to do.
                 Works on one file at a time.  No wild cards.
                 If this utility would be more useful to you if it
                 accepted wild cards, please let me know.  BRUN30.

        DELEXTRA Deletes extra carriage return-line feed from
                 batch files.  This eliminates that extra DOS
                 prompt that's generated after batch file
                 processing if the extra cr-lf is not eliminated.
                 Makes for neater screens.  Uses BRUN30.

        COPQ     Copy with Query.  Allows you to select those
                 files out of a group for copying.

        VIDMODE  A tiny program that tells you what video mode
                 you're currently in.  Does not require a BRUN
                 module.  This is the author's first program
                 written in assembly.  It will recognize most
                 video modes.

        WORKCHEK An absolutely ideal way to houseclean your
                 hard drive.  This utility lists out all
                 files bearing the current date stamp, showing
                 you all new files created--by you or by an
                 application program.  Use WORKCHEK also to
                 check on the work of those under you.

        DELT     Delete Today.  That is, delete any files with
                 today's date stamp.  This can be extremely
                 convenient at times.  Lists files to be
                 affected and requires user confirmation.
                 DELT is a good companion to WORKCHEK and is
                 free when registering WORKCHEK.


Text manipulation programs:
   The following are tools that should be in the workbox of anyone who
   writes text of any kind: letters, reports, fiction, etc.
   Order 2 and get one FREE!

        WORDFREQ Analyzes how often words are used in your text
                 file in order to alert the writer to what might
                 be the overuse of one or more words.

        WORDCNT  In development.  This counts a specific word in
                 a selected text file rather than a complete
                 breakdown of all words as in WORDFREQ.  Another
                 tool that should be in the inventory of writers.

        DELINE   Delete lines.  If you're bothered by extraneous
                 blank lines in your files, use this program to
                 automatically and safely remove them.  It creates
                 a new version with a distinct name so you can
                 check it before deleting the original.  Self-
                 documenting.  Uses BRUN30.EXE.

        CT       Compare Text.  This is a utility of which there
                 are several others.  This one does it differently,
                 however, and was written particularly to compare
                 program code.  Two windows of text which can be
                 scrolled together or separately.  Worth a look
                 to compare it to other text comparison programs.
                 Requires EGA or VGA.             Uses BRUN45.EXE.

        PS2ASCII For anyone who has Postscript files and wants
                 to separate the pure ASCII text from the plethora
                 of Postscript printing commands.  A unique program
                 for a unique purpose.

        COMBINE  Combines 2 or more files to make one comprehensive
                 file.  Appends a file to an existing one.  Uses
                 simple prompts instead of complex DOS syntax.


Computer security programs:
   (20% discount if you order both)

        HIDEIT   A computer-security program, HIDEIT enables you
                 to hide text files from non-authorized eyes.
                 It allows you to put a marker at an early point
                 in the file so that when TYPEd out, enough of
                 the file is visible to be identifiable.  But
                 that's all TYPE and text editors will reveal.
                 The rest of it's on disk, but hidden.
                 HIDEIT allows you to unhide the hidden part
                 whenever you wish.

        LOX      A DOS screen-saver with password capability and
                 manual execution.  That is, it's not a TSR
                 which monitors inactivity at the keyboard (or
                 mouse).  Instead, you execute it with a command.
                 The command includes the password if you want
                 one.  Whatever string you enter (your initials,
                 your phone number?) must be reentered in order
                 to stop it.  If you don't enter a password you
                 stop it with the [ESC] key.

        All programs are offered as Shareware and carry a nominal
        registration fee.  They are copyrighted.  Most, but not
        all are run in conjunction with a run-time module which is
        copyright by Microsoft.  Standalone version of any program
        is available on request upon registration.

        Most of these programs are at a high level of usefulness but
        might not have been developed to their fullest potential.  For
        further work to occur in such instances, a feedback process
        from the user is desirable and registration has an even greater
        impact on refocusing attention on a particular program.

        We hope you'll find something of usefulness to you in this
        library.

                                                        -- JB