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This is a simple program that will convert an MS-DOS ".EXE" program to a ".COM"
program, and will somewhat reduce the amount of bytes required to make up the
program. The amount of space saved will be shown in percentage. It should work
for all ".EXE" files, but there is no guarantee, so it would be wise to backup
the ".EXE" file, either under some other name or extension, or copy it to an-
other disk. This will preserve the file until it can be determined whether or
not it will be totally safe to use the ".COM" version instead.
The file may be invoked by either typing "SPACEMAKR" <CR>, then indicating the
".EXE" file you want converted, then the new file name (if you don't want the
original name with a ".COM" extension),
-OR-
by typing "SPACEMAKR filename" <CR>, (no extension needed), and supply the new
filename as described above.
You may also use the program from one drive to another. For example, if you
have the program in drive A: and you want to change a file on drive B: to a
".COM" file, but have the new file go to your hard disk drive E:, and let's
say the file is called "TEST.EXE", you would enter the command this way:
>A:SPACEMKR B:TEST E:<CR> <--------COMMAND LINE
Your new TEST.COM file will now be on drive E:, and your original TEST.EXE file
will still be on B: drive. No extension is required in the command line.