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This is MRBackup, version 2.0. This program was written under Manx
Aztec C, version 3.40b, to run under KickStart 1.2. The source was
written with 4 character tab settings, using Z, a vi-like editor
packaged with the Aztec C compiler. If you would like a
copy of my file retab utility to remove or alter the tabs, just ask.
Also, if you did not receive source with this distribution, it is
available for the asking. See the instructions in the About menu.
Be sure to copy the files MRBackup.init and MRBackup.xcld to the S:
directory.
Mark R. Rinfret
mrr@amanpt1.ZONE1.COM
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About the program...
MRBackup evolved from a simple-minded program with a tty-style interface
to the version you see here. Though I'm a true believer in structured
programming techniques, good design and consistent style, you'll see
plenty of "holes" in the program where expedience won out over good
design (design == time, time == scarce_resource). This version has been
groomed significantly and should be much more robust. The code is
much more consistent and readable, though there is probably a significant
amount of "fat" that could be trimmed, especially in the realm of error
handling and reporting.
I also am a true believer in "using someone else's wheel" (if it's free)
rather than inventing my own. I've incorporated several public domain
sources into MRBackup, each having its own particular style. I've made
every effort to give credit where credit is due. If I've slighted anyone,
please help me to correct the problem. The evolution of MRBackup from
version 1.3 to 2.0 was a continuing learning experience for me. The
Intuition programming was made a whole lot easier through the use of
the improved PowerWindows 2.0 (no affiliation - just a satisfied customer).
There is nothing particularly clever about any of the disk-related stuff.
I've adhered to vanilla AmigaDOS throughout. As I mentioned in the
ToDo file, I'll probably abandon this approach in a new version
(different name, not free, but cheap) that I'm considering. The ability
to handle files larger than the capacity of a floppy was a last-minute
addition. I was going to cop out again and not do it, but I just couldn't.
Don't go getting all excited, now. You may not find my implementation to
your liking (that will make two of us). However, it seems to work (if you
are careful) and you get what you pay for :-). I also added the ability
to back up without formatting. This could get messy, if not judiciously
used.
Please feel free to modify this program and re-release it. If you make
substantial changes, I'd like to hear about them. I'd also like you to
change the name of the program, perhaps to <your initials>Backup, as I've
done. Funny how many people call it "Mister Backup"...
'Nuff yak. I've received a surprising number of long distance phone calls
regarding MRBackup and have mailed a lot of diskettes to people requesting
the source. Thanks to all who took the time (and expense) to give me
encouragement. Thanks, also, to the UseNet "heavies" and CATS for their
technical support.
Mark