This is the unregistered version of !CAIFSr/w which can be freely copied provided all the !CAIFSr/w files are included unaltered. If you like !CAIFSr/w or use it frequently a registered version can be obtained for £10. Registered users will receive future versions for free. The new registered version will contain the following:
1.) Multi tasking writing to files.
2.) Refined and improved LZW routines.
3.) Redirection of memory claims to sprites, fonts etc.
4.) Possible use of disc as virtual memory for claims.
5.) Hopefully (!) a new and substantialy better compression type.
6.) Machine code filer.
Version 1.44 is the last unregistered version to be available, later versions can ONLY be obtained by registering with me. The next version is likely to be available by Jan 95 (including all or at least most of the above features plus probably more). I am also pleased to take any comments, suggestions or bugs.
It is worth noting that if I produce a different compression type to the ones in version 1.44 then I will release a p.d. read only version capable of reading the new type.
You are also welcome to use the unregistered filing system or read only version as part or as accessory to any software you wish provided that it is left unaltered and I am credited for it. If you wish to use the unregistered module independantly then credit MUST be given to me for it's use. If you wish to use a registered version in any way then I must be contacted in order to come to some arrangement.
To register or comment write to:
Daniel Oram,
Fairlawn,
Imperial R.D.,
Malvern,
Worcs. WR14 3AT.
or email oramd@cs.man.ac.uk during term times. (Oct-Jul)
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It should be noted that I cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage of data caused by the use or misuse of CAIFS or any other archiving/compression packages.
Use of the filer :
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Double clicking on the !CAIFS application will cause the CAIFS filing system to be loaded along with the filer which will install it's icon to the left of the icon bar. CAIFS archives are displayed in filer windows by a directory sprite with a smaller directory to the bottom right of the sprite. Double clicking on one of the CAIFS archive icons with the filing system loaded (this need not include the filer) will cause the archive to be opened and it's contents displayed.
Clicking the middle button over the filer's sprite will cause a menu to be displayed with a number of selections:
1.) Info: This provides a standard info window concerning the CAIFS applications
2.) Options...: Clicking select or adjust over this will bring up the options window in the centre of the screen.
Clicking select or adjust on the save pref icon will cause the current options to be saved to disk and this saved setting will be loaded next time the filer is loaded.
Inside the second window are a number of options:
1.) Scrap Dir: For the controlling of a scrap directory in which to store cached files. The directory can be altered by dragging the icon to a filer window or by typing directly into the box beneath. The icons under the Use Scrap window allow toggling of the scrap file technique being used. For more information see the file called 'OpenFiles'.
2.) Dir Cache: This window allows the number of directories that are to be held in memory by CAIFS to be altered. The number must be between 5 & 20 and can be selected by clicking on the arrows or typing directly into the box.
3.) Compression: The compression box allows the compression technique in use to be altered by clicking on any of the radio icons. However Huffman compression is greyed off for addition at a later date. For futher information see the note concerning compression
4.) FreeSpace: This provides an easy way of altering the free space management technique in use. For further information see the note concerning free space.
5.) Directories: Directories allows alteration of the number of files catered for in a directory. See the note on directories for further information.
6.) Misc: Misc allows you to toggle the facility of auto booting the CAIFS filer when it is seen by the filer and also to toggle cacheing of open files (see note on open files).
3.) New Arc: Moving the pointer to the arrow beside the option will bring up the new archive window. A name must be typed into the box and as standard if the icon is dragged to a filer window or if reuturn or OK is pressed then the file will be saved.
4.) Autoarc: Selecting this will cause an arrow to be toggled to the left of the menu option. If the arrow is present then autoarchiving is selected. If autoarchiving is on then all new directories that are created will be created as CAIFS archives (except directories inside archives).
5.) App Sprites: When selected this option will make all archives that have been created as applications to be displayed with the appropriate sprites. It also means that all archives will be considered as normal directories but copying the directory will still copy it as a single file.
6.) Kill: This menu option will quit the filer and kill the CAIFS module
7.) Quit: This option will just quit the filer leaving the actual filing system module present.
The final option provided by CAIFS is the ability to compress the free space of archives. Draging an archive from a filer window to the icon will open a window contain the filename of the archive and a large icon which when clicked on will compress the freespace in the archive.
Public service announcement: CAIFS (excluding the filer) is 100% finest lovingly handcrafted machine code, in no way has any useless high level language (like C) been used at any point and subbsequently caused a decrease in speed & efficiency.
