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ICOMP.EXE : Intelligent File Compare Utility
Version 2.36, 06-Nov-1986
SMG Software
(C) Copyright 1986 by
Steven Georgiades
All Rights Reserved
The ICOMP program will allow the user to compare two files that
may be of differing lengths. This compare utility has the ability to
compensate for added and/or deleted portions of a file, in addition to
simple changes. In order to sense added and deleted portions, when a
non-compare is encountered, both files will be searched a specified
number of characters forward (SIZE parameter) to find a match. The
number of characters that constitutes a match may also be specified
(MATCH parameter). The defaults for each of these parameters was
chosen to give fairly accurate results for typical files without
sacrificing too much speed. The SIZE parameter determines the maximum
size of an added or deleted block that can be sensed. As the SIZE
parameter gets larger, the program will run slower. Another parameter,
the TERMINATE parameter, specifies how many non-compares to allow
before giving up the compare as a lost cause. The ICOMP command line
is as follows:
ICOMP <filespec1> [<filespec2>] [/En] [/Mn] [/Sn] [/Tn]
<filespec1> : Source file specification, with optional drive and
path. Wildcards may be used, and will match files
in the current directory.
<filespec2> : Destination file specification, with optional
(*.*) drive and path. Wildcards may be used, and will
match the source file. If this parameter is
omitted, the source file name will be used, but
with the current drive and path.
/En (0) : EOF Switch. How far to continue past the first
End-of-File.
/Mn (4) : MATCH Switch. How many characters to consider as
a match.
/Sn (16) : SIZE Switch. How far to look ahead for a match.
/Tn (16) : TERMINATE Switch. How many non-compares to allow
before the compare is aborted.
ICOMP, Version 2.36 Page 2
This software is distributed as ShareWare. "ShareWare" means that
you are granted free license to use and copy this software as much as
you like, within the following restrictions:
1). It is distributed in its original, unmodified form,
including program and documentation.
2). No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution (With
the exception of nominal "per disk" copying charges, not to
exceed $6.00 per disk).
3). The program may not be included with other goods or
services supplied for a fee, unless written permission to
do so is obtained in advance from the author.
You are not required to register your shareware, but if you are using
the program, and find it helpful, you are expected to register.
Registration fees are as follows:
Full Registration (w/full support) ........ $20.00
Basic Registration (w/basic support) ...... $10.00
Please make checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades. Note that you are
not LEGALLY obligated to register, but if you use the software
regularly, you are MORALLY obligated to do so. Aside from easing your
conscience, basic registration will also get you a diskette containing
the latest version of the software (unless you currently have the
latest version, in which case I will send you the next major revision),
a printed version of the documentation (8-1/2 x 11, unless you specify
6-1/4 x 8-1/2), and basic user support, which means that I will work
with you to resolve problems, and will do minor customization. Full
registration will get you everything that basic registration does, plus
full user support, which includes telephone support and all major
revisions of the software for two (2) years from the date of
registration. Fully registered users will also receive new SMG
releases from time to time for evaluation. In return for these
evaluations, the user will receive full registration for the new
software at no charge. When you register, please specify the name of
the program, and the version number.
Note that no support will be given to unregistered users EXCEPT in
the case of MAJOR bugs which preclude the unregistered user from using
the program. I will then do my best to resolve these problems so that
the user may evaluate the software fully.
ICOMP, Version 2.36 Page 3
This program is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to fitfulness for a particular
purpose.
If you have any questions or comments about this or any other SMG
program, or if you would like to register any SMG Software, write to me
at the following address:
Steven M. Georgiades
SMG Software
701-H South Hayward Street
Anaheim, CA 92804
Or leave a message for me on the Circuit Board:
The Circuit Board RBBS
SysOp: Dave Kleinschmidt
(714) 778-0948
300/1200/2400 Baud, No Fee
All SMG Software is initially released to the public through the
Circuit Board. The latest version of any SMG Software can always be
found there.
A diskette containing all of the latest SMG Software can be obtained by
sending a check or money order for $6.00 to the above address. Make
all checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades. Thank you.