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VENDINFO standard v1.01, produced by VendEdit v1.10, 6-Dec-1994
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: TTKEY Tiny-Tafel Keyword Generator
Version: 1.10
Version Date: 6-Dec-1994
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Freeware, copyrighted but freely distributable and useable
Product Description: TTKEY V1.10 Tiny-Tafel to keywords converter.
This program reads a standard genealogical
family-name information file, and produces a
corresponding keyword file containing the
family names. The keyword file can be used to
do automatic searches for the family names,
using programs such as the BlueWave offline
mail reader. Now builds both singular and
plural forms of family names. Free program
from Rams' Island Software.
Reason for version: Now generates both singular and plural forms
of family names.
Category: Home & hobby; Genealogy
Keywords: Genealogy Tiny Tafel
Required Packages: TTKEY110
This Package: TTKEY110
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.0
Standard RAM: 256K
Hard Drive Space: 13K
Orders:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
FAX: 303-841-6269
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: 76244.324@compuserve.com
RIME: 1235
Support:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
FAX: 303-841-6269
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: 76244.324@compuserve.com
RIME: 1235
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
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║ TTKEY -- Tiny Tafel to Keyword Converter ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Version 1.10
12/6/94
H. Rudy Ramsey
Rams' Island Software
INTRODUCTION
In March of 1993, Cindy Scott pointed out on the FidoNet GENEALOGY
echomail conference that the BlueWave offline mail reader has a
keyword-search mechanism that can be used very effectively by
genealogists. Although I was a registered user of BlueWave, the
keyword-search feature had escaped my attention. It's a most useful
feature, allowing a large number of genealogy conferences to be monitored
for relevant topics and family names with absolutely minimal effort.
It immediately occurred to me that a simple Tiny-Tafel-to-keyword-file
converter would allow widespread use of this, and similar, search
capabilities with minimal effort. Such a converter would also allow
genealogists to maintain a Tiny Tafel, and automatically update the
corresponding keyword files. The resulting TTKEY program was trivial to
write, and should be regarded as a simple, bare-bones approach to this
admittedly rather simple problem.
TTKEY is based on the COMMSOFT Tiny Tafel Specification 1.6, dated 11
December 1986, which is the latest such specification I have seen. If
there are later specifications which alter the desired behavior of the
program, please let me know.
TTKEY is a copyrighted program, but it is freely useable and
distributable. Because it is free, we make no promises regarding either
technical support or upgrades. However, we are very responsive to our
users, and will likely act favorably on worthwhile suggestions and bug
reports. Please feel free to contact us with any suggestions, problem
reports, etc.
HOW TO USE TTKEY
See the Installation section, below, for installation instructions.
To see usage information for TTKEY, simply type
TTKEY
with no arguments.
The command line for using the conversion facilities of TTKEY has
the form:
TTKEY name [prefix]
The "name" string is used to construct input and output filenames
with extensions of "TT" and "KEY", respectively. Thus, the command
TTKEY JONES
causes TTKEY to read a Tiny Tafel file called JONES.TT, and to write
a corresponding keyword file called JONES.KEY. Any surnames found
in the JONES.TT file will be extracted and written to JONES.KEY, in
a form such as:
JONES
JONESES
SMITH
SMITHS
The optional "prefix" string can be used to prepend special characters
such as the "!", "@", and "#" characters used by BlueWave. Thus, a
typical command line for producing a BlueWave keyword file might be
TTKEY RAMSEY "#"
This would extract surnames from RAMSEY.TT and produce a keyword file
of the form:
#RAMSEY
#RAMSEYS
#HENSLEY
#HENSLEYS
#MADOLE
#MADOLES
A likely use of the TTKEY output file would be to place it in the
BlueWave directory, changing its filename to KEYWORDS.BW. A more
sophisticated use would be to use it as a starting point for a
KEYWORDS.BW file that also contains other special words or phrases
of interest. When the Tiny Tafel is updated, simply generate a new
*.KEY file and use a text editor to insert it in the appropriate
place in the KEYWORDS.BW file.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
READ_ME.1ST 171 6-Dec-1994 01:10a F9D97F00
FILE_ID.DIZ 440 6-Dec-1994 01:10a 4D754534
TTKEY.EXE 12850 6-Dec-1994 01:10a 6877D059
===== Installation =====================================
Simply place TTKEY.EXE somewhere on your DOS path, or in the directory
in which you keep your Tiny Tafel files.
See the "Read-Me" section, above, for information about the use of TTKEY.
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS.
RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS
SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. NEITHER RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN
INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE,
EVEN IF RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK
AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado
and shall inure to the benefit of Rams' Island Software and any
successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or
proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or
related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL
COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Douglas County, Colorado.
The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
LICENSE FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION
The materials in this TTKEY package are copyrighted by Rams' Island
Software, but may be used without payment. This provision gives you the
right to use the package freely, but does not give you the right to sell
it or to alter it in any way.
This package may be distributed to others, provided the package is
unaltered, any payment is clearly indicated as a copying fee, and no
representation is made that rights to the package are being purchased.
Any distribution for which payment is required, or which involves any
alteration to the form or content of this package, is allowed only under
the terms of the attached VENDINFO data record, which is hereby
incorporated by reference.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rams' Island
Software.
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many sources, including the originators of VENDINFO:
Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324
7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333
Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
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