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ForAll - a DOS utility for executing a command on a group of files.
This is a small utility program which simplifies operations on multiple
files. In combination with the DOS 'dir' command, it can be a very
powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks. For example, let's say
you want to delete all the '.obj' files your favorite compiler has left
lying around. The DOS command line 'dir /s/b *.obj > objfiles.lst' will
create a file called 'objfiles.lst', which has a brief listing, recursed
through all subdirectories under the current directory, of all the object
files. You can then 'type' this file, and if it doesn't have anything
you want to keep, just say 'FORALL OBJFILES.LST DEL' and this utility
will call the DOS delete command on the named files.
The same concept applies to any situation where a program has to be
called for multiple files. 'FORALL TEXTFILE.LST UNIX2DOS' would call
the unix-to-dos filter program on a list of text files.
'FORALL PRJLIST BC/M' calls the Borland compiler to make a group of
project files. 'FORALL SRCFILES PRINT' will send a list of source
files to the printer. You get the idea.
This program is NOT free software; prolonged usage beyond a reasonable
trial period, without registering, is prohibited.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
You may freely redistribute this program to your favorite friends
and bulletin boards; however you must include this file with the
executable program.
To register, send $5 to
mail address: Kevin Kelley
1204 Alban Ct 2B
Frederick, MD, 21701
Please report any bug/fix, modification, suggestion to
e-mail address: kelley@merlin.hood.edu (Internet)