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MS-DOS Disks (M)AAX
Presented by Colin Justason

These are, for the most part, shareware/freeware disks and you should let your
conscience guide you but I suggest that if you are going to use these programs
that you should pay the programmer something for his effort if you find the
program useful. Most of the programmers make contribution suggestions which do
not seem out of line, in fact most are a steal for the quality of their work.
I have separated the programs with dummy files starting with a -and an ext of
---.  These files are blank and can be deleted once you are familiar with the
different files and what is required for each program.

MS-DOS Disk (M)AAA
This is the first of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAA. M = MS-DOS AAA = DISK ID
The first two programs on the disk are FM & FFM and can display two
directories or disks at a time, great for comparison or copy work.  These are
programs for manipulating files on your disks.  FM is very good for monochrome
and instructions are included at any time by using the function key F2 for
either program. FFM is in color and works best on a color or high res monitor.
It includes a show and execution system for running files without leaving FFM.
There are a few other features but these two programs are excellent for the
novice and expert alike.
The next program is for the Epson or Epson compatible users who like being
able to control their printers from the keyboard. I install this program via a
Autoexec.bat file and then whenever you want to call up nu-epson just press
the ALT + CAPS keys together and select your option or options and press
return. Please read the nu-epson docs for special features, however the menu
selection is quite good for a resident program.
Popsicle is the next program and is a resident program that is called up
whenever you want via your selection of keys which along with colors etc you
assign first by running popsetup. Follow the instructions after running
popsetup and then load popsicle and enjoy its advantages.
PMAP is a neat little program for finding out how much memory all these little
memory resident programs take up and where there are in memory. Read the docs
for additional features.
DDIR shows a dual directory and provides an alternative to the dir/w or dir/p
method of finding out what is on your disk. Use it just like you would dir
e.g. ddir a: for drive A listing or ddir b: for drive B etc.
RENDIR stands for rename directory for those of you who are into subdirectory
uses. Remember to include the path name when you goto rename.
WPK stands for word processor for kids and its quite good just load and enjoy.
There are five examples as well as the docs so no one should have any
problems.
CLOCK is a very small memory resident program which puts a clock up in the
top right hand side of your screen and is very handy if you are a clock
watcher. I like it but prefer to change the dos prompt to show the time since
i have not experienced any problems with it and any other memory resident
programs. Try it and it may be to your liking.
TIRED is a little program you can leave on your machine for snoops.
PC-TOUCH is a typing tutor for those of us who never have become good at the
keyboard, or is my 18 words a minute ok ? Read the docs and give it a try, you
may improve your speed. It also shows your accuracy in case you really like
this type of thing. I just use the pc-touch.exe since there is no way i have
the time to modify these programs and find it just fine the way it is, however
if you want the rest of the files they are there.



MS-DOS Disk (M)AAB
Presented by Colin Justason
This is the second of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAB. M = MS-DOS AAB = DISK ID

HELP - is the first program and is just that, for all of you who have ever had
a problem with the DOS commands and want to know quickly the proper syntax for
a DOS command. This program does not remain in your machine and requires that
you keep the disk in your drive while you are using the program.  Please read
the DOCS so you can get full use of the program.

EZHELP - is the next program which like HELP is suppose to assist you however
this one remains resident in your machine and offers new features to make the
operations easier. Again please read the DOCS.

ZIP - Would you believe a program to maintain your files, do simple editing or
to write Batch files, or just to view a file or how about a small terminal
program for us modem users. If you get bored with this stuff you can always
use it to find your files and run them from within ZIP. You will be returned
to ZIP when you finish with whatever program you are running, unless it
happens to be a protected program then anything goes.

MCAL - is a small calculator which you can call up from the DOS prompt and
provides basic calculator functions.

QMEM - is a program to tell you how much memory you have left over after you
load up the RAM of your machine with print spoolers, printer controllers,
parity checkers and the like.

EDED - A excellent small word processor that should meet most of your needs
and offers a lot of very useful features. The DOCS cover all the features and
this program will allow you to have multi files open at once or have the DOCS
on line in a separate window.

MC - A terrific little program that will allow you to split your computer into
many smaller versions. As I write this I am using this program to split my
machine into three parts, one for the word processor and this file, another to
test Qfiler and show my directory for disk MAAB and a third part to bring up
small applications as required. It also will allow you to take a snapshot of
your screen and write it to disk as well as add a print spooler to those of
you who require one provided you have the DOS program print.com.

QFILER - so similar in looks and operation to the FFM and FM on disk MAAA that
I renamed it FFFM so I could keep it straight. It offers a few extra features
however does require that you have your favorite editor on the same disk as
QFILER renamed list.com, or list.exe as well as having the DOS print command
working. EDED seems to work fine and it allows editing of the files as well as
viewing. You will have to rename EDED.EXE to LIST.EXE if you use it.

MS-DOS Disk (M)AAC
Presented by Colin Justason
This is the third of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAC. M = MS-DOS AAC = DISK ID.
This disk has only two programs on it, the first is another Word processor for
those of you who cannot seem to get enough of these, and the second is a
spreadsheet program that can create, load and run Lotus 1A files.  I have
included the documentation for both programs, which seems quite extensive so
try to review the DOCS before starting the programs.  The word processor has
the ability to store files in a special condensed mode called "arc" which I
will have on a disk in the near future, however it is not required in normal
operation.  It also features split window editing, including the ability to
move information between screens plus two calculator modes, global
substitution, etc. Lots of useful features however I have not tried them all
and only can say that it seems to run and that it created ASCII files as well
as condensed files.  The spreadsheet again seems to work, since I use both
Lotus and Smart (which also reads Lotus files) I had lots of files to move
back and forth between programs to try them out and yes it does seem to work
well.

MS-DOS Disk (M)AAD
Presented by Colin Justason
This is the fourth of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAD. M = MS-DOS AAD = DISK ID.

RAMDISK - This system will allow you to create a Ramdisk which can then be
removed or resized as required. A very useful utility if you are familiar with
the benefits of a ramdisk. If you are not familiar then read the docs and try
it, you will soon be convinced.

PTSET - This is another RAM Resident program which will allow you to control a
IBM GRAPHICS PRINTER. It may work with others, it works with some EPSONS and
COMPATIBLES however you will have to see if it is better than NU-EPSON from
the MAAA disk.

DESKMATE - This is a utility which allows you to have a on screen clock and
call up as required a calculator, calendar, notepad, dos commands etc. I have
used this but found it conflicted with a few things that I was trying out
however feel it may be just the thing for some of you who find commercial
software of this type a bit too expensive. Check this price out, a bargain at
twice the price.

E88 - This is a very simple file editor that seems to offer more features than
programs that claim to be Word Processors. It allows you select your own
colours etc and seems quite good. I renamed it to work with Qfiler (disk MAAB)
and have tried it out on BAT files etc all which work fine. A good little
editor so far.

MS-DOS Disk (M)AAE
Presented by Colin Justason
This is the FIFTH of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAE. M = MS-DOS AAE = DISK ID.

This is something you have all been asking for, GAMES!
I like utilities myself but here goes, I am always willing to try a good game
and I found some of these quite good.

STRIKER - This is a helicopter game which uses keys or Joystick and seems
quite good, if you take out all those Resident programs I love to have around.

PACKMAN - How could you have a game disk without this game.

TANK - If you have been around the PETS, VICS, 64'S or the like then you
probably seen this under various names including Artillery.

ROUND42 - Something like SPACE INVADERS or GORF but lots of fun as far as I
got.

MS-DOS Disk (M)AAF
Presented by Colin Justason
This is the fifth of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAF. M = MS-DOS AAF = DISK ID.

This disk is mainly a Communications disk, and provides an excellent
program for the novice and expert alike. It is called Procomm and can be
started by typing its name, however you should copy it to another disk
first since it will create some operating files when it is first run.
Since I also wanted to provide you with full documentation I have ARC'd the
file containing these DOCS otherwise I would not have been able to get as
much on the disk as I have. To unARC the docs copy the file ARCE206.COM and
PRCM24DC.ARC to a formatted blank disk and then at that disks prompt type
ARCE206 PRCM24DC and wait for a couple of hundred k of docs to be added to
your disk. Once you have the Docs please ensure that you read them in order
to get the most benefit from this program along with the License agreement
and new file.
I have also included the Docs for ARCE206 and suggest that you read them as
well so you can see all of the benefits that this program can provide you
with. I will be providing a program shortly which will allow you to ARC
your own files so watch for it.

MS-DOS Disk (M)AAG.
Presented by Colin Justason
This is the Seventh of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAG. M = MS-DOS AAG = DISK ID.
PC-FILE is an excellent Data-Base and is powerful enough to do just about any
application. Read the instructions and make sure you backup your data.

MS-DOS Disk (M)AAH.
Presented by Colin Justason
This is the Eighth of the TPUG PC disks, (M)AAG. M = MS-DOS AAH = DISK ID.
This is an excellent Form Design program and should meet most of your basic
application needs. Read the instructions and be sure to make a backup disk.