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* TextConvert Version 1.2 *
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< coded by Iceman >
1. About this program
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Presently, the popularity of international networks, like the InterNet, grows
every day. Most of the servers connected there run with operating systems ba-
sed on UNIX. But there are also other systems online, like OS/2 x.x , WinNT
and so on. On all these sites you can find a large number of textfiles, like
indexes, documentations, stories, messages and other stuff.
The format of such files is, although it often may seem like this, not iden-
tical on every operating system. For example, if you want to edit an DOS-file
on a UNIX-system, you will find an annoying '^M' at the end of every line.
This makes it necessary (at least sometimes) to convert files like this,
especially if you want to edit them.
This is where you can use this program. It converts textfiles between the
three of the most popular operating systems today : DOS, UNIX and MAC.
[Note : Of course, 'DOS' doesn't mean DOS exclusively, as OS/2 or Windows NT
and others use DOS-compatible textfiles. The same goes for UNIX
(LINUX etc.) ]
2. Usage
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The syntax of TextConvert is very easy, because it's not necessary to use any
switches :
CONVERT [SOURCE FILE] [DESTINATION FILE],
where source file is the name of your original text, and destination file
stands for the name of the converted file. Please DON'T use wildcards with the
destination file name !
At first, the program detects the format of the original text. Then you have
to choose the format to convert to. For example, if the source file is an UNIX-
text, you may convert it to DOS or MAC.
3. Important Note
=================
This program is distributed along with REMOVE since version 3.0 (read the re-
move.doc file for details !). There are two things you should know:
- If you just want to use REMOVE with files from different systems, it is
NOT necessary to convert them first, because REMOVE already fully supports
all three formats.
- The Windows-Version of REMOVE includes the services provided by Text-
Convert.
4. Distribution
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You may use, copy and distribute this program freely (in fact, it would be
great if you would give it away to as many of your friends as you want or up-
load it to you local BBS), IF you
- DON'T charge a fee for distribution, copying or use;
- DON'T modify it in any way;
- keep all related files together when distributing it.
You don't HAVE to distribute this tool along with REMOVE (as you should have
received it), but it would be very appreciated if you would.
By the way, if you like this program(s), or even if you don't like it (them),
or if you have any comments, suggestions or whatsoever, please don't hesitate
to contact me (e-mail adress below !).
That's it ! Enjoy !
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