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SMEM ▌
DSPACE ▌
Version 6.4 ▌
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Copyright (c) 1994 Malcolm Drury
(zipped with PKZIP 2.04g)
Note: this package contains the following files:
DSPACE.COM version 6.4
SMEM.EXE version 6.4
SD64CFG.COM configuration program
SD64.DOC this file (documentation)
FILE_ID.DIZ
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DSPACE: reports on installed hard disk capacity and disk
space available. Shows information on up to 10
drives on one screen if you are using a standard 25 line
screen display (more if you use a screen with a greater
number of lines) in double spacing mode; shows all drives
if in single spacing mode. Also indicates type of drive -
local, remote, RAM or "special" (e.g. Stacker drive), indicating
each in a different color.
If you are not connected to a network you should be able
to show all logged drives using double spacing mode, which
gives a clearer display. This mode is the default in the
shipped version of DSPACE 6.1. If you have more than 10
logged drives, they will not all be shown on standard 25
line screens. You can select single line mode via a command
line option (see below). You can also customize DSPACE
so that single line mode is the default.
Usage: dspace [param1] [param2] [param3] ......
where paramx has the following form:
omitted - show all drives starting with c (and ending after 11
if more than that)
c - show drive c only
c d e - show drives c, d and e
c-g - show drives c to g
+d - show all drives starting at d (until 10 have been shown
if in double spacing mode)
*n - select line spacing - n = 1 for single, 2 for double.
NOTE: if you use this switch and you wish to exclude a
particular drive or drives you MUST also use one
of the "include drive" parameters
-f - omit drive f
Examples:
dspace : lists all available drives starting at c
until the limit of 11 per screen is reached
dspace +e : lists all available drives starting at e
until the limit of 10 per screen is reached
in double space mode, or all drives if in
single space mode
dspace e-h : lists all available drives starting at e
and ending at h
dspace e-h -f : lists all available drives starting at e
and ending at h, but omits drive f
dspace *1 -g : will not work - see NOTE above. Correct usage
would be dspace *1 +c -g
NOTE: the parameters are evaluated left to right; it is possible
to overwrite some parameters. For example, dspace e-h -f c-g
would list all drives between c and g
Customizing: you can change the default DSPACE parameters by running
SD64FG.COM. Parameters that can be changed are display
colors, "gas gauge" characters, default line spacing and
video display speed. Running SD64CFG creates an executable
file DSPACEN.COM.
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SMEM
IMPORTANT: SMEM is now an EXE file. If you are upgrading from an earlier
version, be sure to delete smem.com.
Purpose: gives normal and extended RAM installed and RAM currently free,
and gives total bytes available and bytes free on specified drive.
If extended memory is present SMEM reports how much is configured
according to the XMS specifications and how much (if any) is
left unconfigured.
Usage: smem [drive] [/n]
where the /n switch is used to prevent SMEM from examining
extended and expanded memory. (On some systems this could
cause system freeze, although this is unlikely). To use the
/n switch you MUST first specify a drive.
Examples:
smem - gives total and available capacity of current drive,
and installed and available conventional RAM, plus
installed extended memory (if any) and memory configured
as XMS (if any) and EMS (expanded, if any).
smem a - as above, but reports on drive A
smem a /n - as above, but omits information on extended memory
Customizing: SMEM's display color can be customized by running the program
SD64CFG.COM.
*** IMPORTANT ***
The author makes no warranty that the software in this package
will work with your particular hardware configuration. You use the
programs entirely at your own risk, and the author will not be held
liable for any damage caused to your hardware or software through
use of this software.
Legalities aside, you should not run into difficulties with this
software.
**** SHAREWARE ****
These programs are distributed as shareware, AND ARE NOT CRIPPLED!!.
(Editorial note: I don't support "crippleware" - I want to know
EXACTLY what I'm expected to pay for! Crippleware is, in my opinion,
like test driving a Mercedes that's been fitted with a two-stroke engine!
There, that's said - but each to his own.)
You do not have to register as a user, nor are you under any
obligation to buy the program(s). However, they are not free, and in
the spirit of shareware, you are requested to make a small
donation to the author if you find the software in this package useful,
and if you continue to use it after an evaluation period of 30 days. This
would both fulfill your moral obligation and help ensure the viability of
the shareware concept, from which we all benefit.
The suggested contribution is $15 but less (or more!) would be fine. Pay what
you think the software is worth to you. If you pay the recommended amount plus
add $4 for shipping and handling, I will send you a 5 1/4" diskette with the
latest version plus a selection of other shareware for you to evaluate.
Alternatively, send a blank diskette of your preferred size (5 1/4" 360kb or
1.2Mb, or 3 1/2" 720kb or 1.4 Mb) plus $3 s&h.
Should you decide to make a contribution, please remit to:
Malcolm Drury
11 Adele Crescent
Nepean
ON K2J 2T7
Canada
Internet drury@gsc.emr.ca
Compuserve 70574,3457
Bank notes would be fine! Thank you. Please tell me where you
got the software from (this helps me in knowing where to post updates), and,
most importantly, which version it is.
IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR AN EARLIER VERSION - THANKS, AND
OF COURSE YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PAY AGAIN. YOUR INPUT, COMMENTS
ETC. ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
Please note that at the low contribution requested, I cannot provide direct
technical support, nor automatically send upgrades, should they
become available. If you have comments, questions, bug reports etc., please
leave a message at my Compuserve or INTERNET address, or write to me via
snail mail. I will endeavor to fix any problems you might encounter.
The software is supplied on an "as is" basis. You are free to distribute
this software package provided that you distribute the ENTIRE package,
including this documentation file. (This is necessary for others to be able
to use it properly. I've downloaded too many shareware packages that had
been posted without accompanying documentation!).
I hope you find this package useful.
***************************************************************************
Look for the following shareware on CIS/Ziffnet ZNT:TIPS or on
your favorite BBS:
VGAPAL40.ZIP - customize up to 4 VGA text color palettes, choosing from more
than 2600000 colors! (And see how many you can actually discern!).
One palette can be used to create a small (2k) TSR program that
maintains your chosen scheme. Alternatively, you can set any of
the palettes, or a grey-scale scheme, from a non-TSR if
memory is a problem. On ZNT:TIPS as vgacus.zip; BBS search
vgapal??.zip
DDIR98.ZIP - double-column non-scrolling directory display that
highlights new files, flags system, hidden and read-only files,
and optionally shows the "dead" space on disk associated with
each file. Full on-screen sort/re-sort. You can scroll up and
down in the file list. Delete files, change directories.
Interface to VIEW and LIST and user-defined function (e.g. for
2COL or JETCOL by Tony Caine). On ZNT:TIPS as dirdpy.zip; BBS
search ddir???.zip
VIEW96 - file viewer for WordPerfect 5.0 and above, ASCII and Word (DOS
and Windows 1/2), and Win WRITE. Includes text search, printing
full or partial file, etc., and link to user-defined function.
On ZNT:TIPS as vwfile.zip; BBS search view???.zip
IF YOU DO NOT FIND ANY OF THESE, LEAVE ME A MESSAGE!
CIS 70574,3457
INTERNET drury@gsc.emr.ca