OS/2 Shareware BBS: Backup/Backup.zip/drekbk5d.zip/dreckbak.INF

OS/2 Help File | 1999-06-26 | 37KB | 908 lines

ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. What it is! ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Hard Disk Backup Utility Suite (Shareware)

Complete Backup/Restore solution for EVERY OS/2 System.

by Murray Weismer


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. THE NAME ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Yes!!!  Many of you have inquired about the name, DreckBak.  The word "dreck"
comes from the secret, mystical, and almost forgotten language of the mythical
Illuminatti.  A vernacular translation is "crap". Since there is a feature in
DreckBak to exclude unwanted directories and files from your backup to avoid
saving a lot of needless, time wasteing, space hogging "crap" in your backup
set, hence the name "DreckBak" (G)


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. REQUIREMENTS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 No special hardware required.  All you need is an OS/2 system and some hard
disk space on any device that has a drive letter! (removable media is best)
You also need zip.exe (ver. 2.2) and unzip.exe from Info-zip. There's no longer
an excuse to have NO REGULAR BACKUP. Installer requires Classic Rexx.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.1. FEATURES ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

   1. Total Backup/Restore solution.

   2. Very simple setup with automated installer.

   3. Will backup to anything with a drive letter.

        a. Ideal for removable media. (SyJet, Orb, MO, etc.)

   4. Will preserve extended attributes.

   5. Will back up the active boot partition. (see disclaimer below).

   6. Can backup multiple drive letters in one pass. (creates separate files)

        a. Can backup your entire system while you sleep (or work).

   7. Full data compression of the backup file to save disk space.

        a. Rate of compression is user adjustable.

   8. Will work with both FAT and HPFS drives.

   9. Able to handle directories that have spaces and weird characters in the
      name.

  10. Will check the integrity of every created backup twice, using different
      methods.

  11. Full logging of everything.

           Logs of program activity

           Logs of integrity check

           Detailed logs of files backed up, with compression info.

           Detailed logs of integrity check

           Warn log for each drive letter with any warnings issued by info-zip.

           All logs are overwritten except the main DreckBak.log and
           Integrty.log

  12. Totally automated operation with included utilities.

           Program object can be set to execute, on any weekday, all weekdays,
           every weekend, multiple times per day, etc.
           Backups are automatically managed preserving 2 backup sets. No need
           to ever delete files.

  13. Optional copy-to feature to copy the backup file to a second location.
      IE: CD-Rom burner, etc.

  14. FreshBak utility to create or freshen existing backups. Start at any
      directory, or back up a whole drive.

  15. Backups can be read by most any OS. (requires Info-Zip for that platform)

  16. Automated installation. Program creates any needed directories and all
      program objects, tools, instructions, and online support.

  17. Includes various freeware programs used by DreckBak or the install
      program.

  18. Works from both main or maintenance partitions.

  19. Easily restore from floppy boot if, and when, required.

  20. Templates to exclude unwanted ("Dreck") files and/or directories from
      your backups. All commonly excluded files are handled by the supplied
      template. No need for you to set it up.

  21. Full support for multiple exclude templates. (2 supplied with program)

  22. Great, prompt, tech support via E-mail, Web Page, and Mail List.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. OVERVIEW ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Thank you for trying this simple, yet complete backup solution.  In my
experience, many computer users do not have a workable backup strategy, and in
too many cases, none at all. Compounding this problem is a lack of a reliable,
and reasonably priced OS/2 backup program. The included utilities with Warp are
next to useless. The enclosed program will help solve this problem with minimal
expense and hassle.  While neither elegant nor sexy, it does the job. Every
effort has been taken to build into this program ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY!  It
will back up in ZIP format to either a Hard Drive, or removable media, such as
an ORB or SyJet drive.  It can also create the backups on the Hard disk and
copy it to another drive.(Removable media?, CD burner) All files are tested by
TWO different methods to ensure the integrity of the backup. I use this
approach to back up my 3 critical partitions daily and have been able to
successfully restore my boot drive PAINLESSLY using the zip files created by
this utility.  You can also EASILY access any file in the archive using any
program, or file manager, that can handle a zip file. (Yes Mr. OldDos, you can
use the unzip command line) Quick and easy restorations of specific files
and/or directories are a snap.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. LEGAL STUFF ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This software is guaranteed to do nothing but take up disk space. Your system
may blow up, your drives may fry, your mate could run off with the cable guy.
(Sorry Jim) You may hit the lottery. Monica Lewinsky may run for president.
She may even win!  (by a swallow). Howard Stern could get an Oscar for Fartman.
Elvis may come back. None of it is my fault!! You, the user, assume all risk
and responsibility for any damage or data loss to your system. I will not be
liable for anything as the result of your use of these files.

I have no reason to expect that this utility will cause any damage of any kind,
but beware ----
especially if you have no backup strategy!!


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.1. SHAREWARE ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help to keep OS2 software available. Give us a reason to develop software for
you.

This program is Shareware.  The cost is $25.00 US.  The program is in NO WAY
crippled, although the  FreshBak Bonus utility is only available to registered
users.  Nothing will ever time out.  If after trying the program for 30 days,
you do not wish to register, you must delete it from your system.  If you are
one of those people who never registers your software, there is nothing in the
program to prevent you from stealing DreckBak.  When DreckBak saves your ass
the first time, please reconsider, do the right thing, and register it. If you
don't register after 30 days, you may begin to prematurely lose your
hair.....and your sex drive.

This is a "secret" feature of DreckBak. This may be prevented by typing at the
command prompt...

    "FORMAT C: /FS:DEADBEAT"  (Yes....It's a joke.... Don't do it!)


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. INSTALLATION ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

   1. Copy the contents of this package to any temporary directory.

   2. Run INSTALL.EXE and follow the prompts.  It will create all of the
      program objects, including the main utilities, all of the DOCS, Editing
      objects, all needed directories, and the support site URL object. NOTE:
      If you are using all of the default locations, you just need to hit the
      "ENTER" key.  No need to type anything. (See NOTES for info about the
      "Copy TO" feature.)

   3. Install the included SCHEDB2.ZIP or a CRON program for scheduled,
      automatic backups.

   4. Open the DreckBak folder that was created on your desktop.

   5. If you are using the included SCHEDB2.ZIP, open the Properties (settings)
      notebook for the DRECKBAK program object.  Set the backup times and days
      on the "Schedule Page" of the Properties Notebook.

   6. If needed, edit "Edit test.lst" It is pre-configured to exclude un-needed
      files and directories ("Dreck") for most systems.  It is not necessary to
      remove any entries here. Non-existent entries are ignored. You may add
      any files or directories that you wish to exclude from your backup. I
      suggest that you DO NOT EDIT this file until after you have the program
      running. This file is delicate. Improper editing will cause unexpected
      results. A spare copy is provided in the archive for your convenience.
      You may also use any exclude list of your choosing. I've included
      minimum.lst which only will exclude swapper.dat and the delete directory.
      You can use any name you wish, but the extension must be LST and it
      should be in the DreckBak home directory. To use an alternate list, open
      the DreckBak Properties Notebook, and change the word "TEST" to the name
      you wish. For FreshBak, just supply the name as the first parameter.

   7. After you are sure all is working well, you may wish to edit the program
      object to "start minimized", and "close on exit".


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6.1. MANUAL INSTALL ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

   1. ) Create a directory to hold DreckBak.
   2. ) Create a directory for log files.
   3. ) Create a directory for the Backups.
   4. ) Copy the lines below and save as  "SetEnv.cmd" in the DreckBak
      directory.
   5. ) Edit the " SET STATEMENTS" to reflect your system setup. (note:  some
      entries are not yet implemented).

            ------Start Marking Here --------


            @Echo Off

            SET INSTDATE= 729897 (Not yet implemented - Julian Date)

            SET DRECKVER=5d (Use the version number that you installed)

            REM Edit below to change your preferences

            SET HOMEDRV=D (Drive Letter where DreckBak will reside)

            SET HOMEDIR0="dreckbak" (DreckBak home directory)

            SET HOMEDIR="D:\dreckbak" (see above 2 lines)

            SET BACKDRV=J (Drive where backups will be stored)

            SET BACKDIR0="freshbak" (Directory name to store backups)

            SET BACKDIR="J:\freshbak" (see above 2 lines)

            SET LOGDRV=D (Drive letter to store log files)

            SET LOGDIR0=LOGS (Directory for logs)

            SET LOGDIR=D:\LOGS (see above 2 lines)

            SET LOGNAMEB=DrekBak.log (Name of Main logfile)

            SET LOGNAMEI=Integrty.log (name of integrity checking logfile)

            SET TEMP=F:\TEMP (location to hold temp files created by zip.exe)

            SET ZIPOPT=-rgSu9Tv (options to pass to zip.exe)

            SET ZIPDRV=D (Drive letter where zip/unzip.exe are located)

            SET ZIPDIR0="ZTB" (directory containing zip.exe)

            SET ZIPDIR="D:\ZTB" (see above 2 lines)

            SET PATH="D:\ZTB";"D:\dreckbak";%PATH%; (path to zip and DreckBak)

            SET DELY=N (if using 4os2, enter Y)

            SET COPYTO=NO (enable copy-to feature)

            SET EXCL=%1 (take exclude list from command line)

            REM SET COPYDRV=K (drive letter to copy-to)

            REM SET COPYDIR0="FRESHCOPY" (Directory to copy-to)

            REM SET COPYDIR="K:\FRESHCOPY" (See above 2 lines)

            REM

            REM  ******END of SET Lines

            REM

            REM

            Set > %LOGDIR%\SETENV.TXT

            %HOMEDIR%\logit.exe %LOGDIR%\%LOGNAMEB%  "Environment saved to %LOGDIR%\SetEnv.Txt"

            GOTO END

            :END

            ------------END MARKING HERE----------------

   6. )Create program objects for DreckBak.exe and Freshbak.exe if desired.
      Parameters for DreckBak are the name of the exclude filter and the drive
      letters to be backed up. Leave a space between each entry.

                   ie:  [TEST c d e ]


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. GETTING STARTED ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

I keep all of the package on my Maintenance Partition (Drive D), and have
program objects both there, and on my main desktop (Drive E) as well. Be sure
to also create these objects while booted to your maintenance partition by
running INSTALL.EXE from the DreckBak Directory.  Just answer that you are
re-creating the program objects and answer NO to the Clean-up prompt. Be sure
that ZIP.EXE and UNZIP.EXE are present on your system as well. You can change
the location during install, or later by editing "SetEnv.cmd".

If you are going to use a CRON program to automate the backups, or if you use
the included WPS extension, SCHEDB2, you can set the DreckBak object to start
minimized and close on exit.  For best results, critical backups should be done
from the maintenance partition to avoid any problems with opened files and
.INI's. (I have successfully restored using archives (backups) created from my
main boot partition, but the GURU's say this is a No-No, so be advised.) This
utility will not abort the backup in this case, but will report that files
could not be opened, post a warning in the warn log, and make some mild noises.

Install SCHEDB2 for automation. (Any other CRON or scheduler will work if you
do not wish to use the enclosed program.) Be sure to set the last page in the
settings notebook of DrekBak.exe for the schedule.  I have been unable to
contact the author of SCHEDB2 in over a year, so I do not know the current
status of this software.  It does work very well for me but there is a small
bug.  Trying to change a schedule will hang the computer.  REMOVE the schedule
item and ADD the revision.  Everything else works fine.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7.1. USAGE ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBak.exe is the file that controls the backup process. You can run this by
double clicking its Icon, or better still, for automated use, use a cron
program, the included SCHEDB2, or other scheduler. (Note **** If using a CRON
or schedule utility, be sure to pass the drive letters you want backed up as
parameters along with the name of your exclude filter. )

         ie:   CHRON.EXE DreckBak.exe TEST C D E F

This is not needed with SCHEDB2, as it directly executes the program object.
You should set up this utility (DreckBak) to back up all of your partitions
that change.  I run a backup 6 nights a week. Whenever I make a "major" change
to the system, ie:  FixPak, etc, I make a full backup, using the bonus
FRESHBAK.EXE utility, of my Boot Partition, and call it something like
"E-FullFP10.ZIP". I do this BEFORE making the change, and again, afterwards,
when I am satisfied that the the change should stay.  I back up both my DOS and
OS2 boot partitions, as well as my data partition, daily. DreckBak will give me
2 days worth of backups, for extra safety.

DreckBak.exe calls SetEnv.cmd, which was created by the installer. This passes
your settings to the program. DreckBak then calls FILZ.EXE which manages
existing backed up zips and feeds command lines and parameters to ZIP.EXE.
(produced by Info-Zip).  You must first create SetEnv.cmd if you didn't run the
installer. (Note: Almost EVERY problem reported with this program involved a
user created error in this file. If you are experiencing a problem, check this
file for the validity of your entries. If you try to backup the whole drive and
it's done in a flash and DreckBak.log shows success, your zip/unzip entry is
wrong! )

 Please note.... All default locations may EASILY be changed during
installation or at any later time.

DreckBak.exe assumes that FILZ.EXE, test.lst, SetEnv.cmd, BEEP.EXE and
LOGIT.EXE are all in the DRECKBAK directory on drive D:  (Drive D is my
maintenance partition) The template file, TEST.LST may be edited (not required)
to point to every directory that you DO NOT want backed up.  Prime examples
would be TMP, TEMP, and CACHE.  Some other good ones may be x:\TCPIP\TMP ,
x:\FreshBak , and x:\NETSCAPE\PROGRAM\USER\USERNAME\CACHE.  It's a good idea to
include items on all of your drives, not just the ones that you will back up
using DreckBak.

Be sure to include the FreshBak directory in the list if you will be backing up
that partition. I don't think you want a backup of the backup.

There is no need to delete invalid directories in these files. They will be
ignored. Most of the commonly excluded directories and files are already
included in this file. (Note: Editing this file incorrectly will produce
unexpected results - like only a few files backed up, while you were expecting
the whole drive. A backup copy is included for your convenience.)

The default destination directory for the zips to be stored in is j:\freshbak.
Be sure that there is sufficient space for your backups.  This program will
keep 2 sets. For safety, the program will verify that both sets exist before
deleting the oldest. If you do not have enough space, you will get an error
posted to the log file and hear a series of beeps.  Either create this
directory (done by the install program) or edit SetEnv.CMD to reflect the
correct directory for your system.  If using removable media, be sure the
directory exists on all media that you will use.

The directory I use to store the log files is d:\logs.  Either create this
directory (also done by the install) or edit for your system.  The logs for
each backed up partition are overwritten on each run.  The DreckBak.LOG and
INTEGRTY.LOG are appended.

DreckBak is set to backup drives F, E, and C (can be changed during the
install, or any later time) and to TWICE verify the integrity of the backup.
You can either add more drives by entering them at the prompt during the
install, or later by changing the parameters line in the DreckBak.exe
Properties notebook.

Unless you have "Mucho" Hard disk space, I advise you to set this up to back up
the largest drives first and smallest last.  Zip will create temporary files
during the backup in your TEMP directory, as defined in the SET commands or
during installation. (Default is F:\TEMP) There must be enough room on that
drive to hold this file and the directory must exist.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7.1.1. FRESHBAK.EXE ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The FreshBak (Bonus program for Registered users) also will use the exclude
file when creating a backup of any drive or portion. You may also specify any
other exclude template file from the program object, or on the command line as
the first parameter. (no extension or path) A second exclude file template
(minimum.lst) is included for your convenience.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7.1.2. Usage Tip (This is NOT required) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Before getting started using DreckBak for regular backups, create a backup of
each partition on your system. Use the FreshBak (Bonus program for registered
users) object to do this.  If you have enough removable media, or hard disk
space, be sure to back up every partition that you wish to be able to easily
recreate.

Now you are ready to use DreckBak to make regular, frequent, scheduled backups.

Remember, the safest backup is one that is not located with your computer, so
use removable media if possible, and rotate them. Consider that if you are
backing up to your hard drive, you will not be protected against any problems
that may affect your drive. A second physical drive is better than a partition
on a drive that you are backing up. Although most Hard Disk problems can be
corrected with FDISK or CHKDSK, if your machine cannot read your drive, it
cannot read your backup, either. Even if you do not have removable media,
backing up to your hard drive is FAR BETTER than no backup at all.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7.2. RESTORING a Backup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To restore a backup, other than your active boot partition, click on the
restore object and enter the drive:\path\zipname.zip of the backed up file. At
the next prompt, type in the drive and dir to restore into.

Example:  "j:\freshbak\H-Ebak.zip" "e:\"

This will restore the file H-Ebak.zip to the root directory of drive E.

To restore your boot drive, you must be either booted to a Maintenance
partition or to Floppy disks. If you do not have WPS support, just call at the
OS/2 prompt,
 "drive:\path\UNZIP.EXE SourceDrive:\Filename.zip -d TargetDrive:\ "
Example ** From the A:\ prompt, assuming boot drive is C and unzip.exe is in
D:\ZTB, you should type .......

  D:\ZTB\UNZIP.EXE J:\FRESHBAK\H-CBAK.ZIP -d C:\

(Note: Command line switches ( -d ) for zip/unzip are case sensitive)

You will need to have unzip available on the floppy, or the path set to point
to zip on your hard drive.

Many files on the boot drive are READ ONLY.  They will not be restored unless
you change the attributes.  For a clean, quick restore, format the drive first.

(Type HELP FORMAT for more info) (format C: /FS:HPFS)

For more information about the HELP command click here or type the following at
an OS/2 command line:.

     HELP FORMAT

Also be aware that empty directories will not be restored.  You can use the
included "dummy.dat" zero byte file in your empty directories as a place holder
to be sure that restores will recreate these directories.  Also, any
directories that you have excluded by listing them in the TEST.LST will
likewise NOT be recreated.  By default, TEMP, TMP, DELETE, and TCPIP\TMP will
not be recreated, as well as some others.  Simply recreate them after the
restore.

BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE TESTED YOUR BOOT DISKS BEFORE YOU NEED THEM. DO NOT
ASSUME THAT THEY ARE OK. YOU MUST VERIFY THAT THEY WORK. YOU MAY ALSO NEED TO
CREATE A UTILITY FLOPPY WITH FDISK, CHKDSK, FORMAT, UNZIP, Etc., ON IT.

TEST IT ALL!!!!!!!

** Notes** The following line will be logged in the warn log at the creation of
each archive . It is not an error.

zip warning:  j:/freshbak/H-Fbak.zip not found or empty

The COPY-TO function, has been implemented.  It can be used to copy your
backup.zip from the FreshBak directory to another drive/directory of your
choice.  It may also be used in the future to fire up other software needed to
get the files on your tape drive or CD burner.  It's currently set up to copy
all files with a zip extension at the end of the backup.  It will not do
anything with the backup zip (zipfile.1) and will overwrite the existing Zip
file. This way, you will have 2 generations of the backup on the hard drive and
the latest version copied to removable media. If you wish to use it to fire up
other utilities, please let me know the exact command line that you need, and
I'll put it together for you.

I envision this as being able to call existing software, such as Backmaster,
Colorado Backup, BA/2, etc, and have it place the backup files created by
DreckBak onto your tape drive.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. FreshBak SUGGESTIONS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

FRESHBAK.EXE: (Bonus with Registered version) This object will allow the
creation, or the freshening, of a zip file. This utility is similar to
DreckBak, except it does not manage the files. It is intended for use in
situations where you do not wish to have a backup done on a scheduled basis.
All parameters are supplied at runtime, but the program is also dependent upon
the settings found in SetEnv.CMD You may specify any drive, directory or
filename for the zip, as well as the source, logfile and exclude filter file
name. This can be used to back up an entire drive or just a portion of the
drive tree. It's perfect to back-up all partitions not being handled by
DreckBak. .br

(ie:  x:\TCPIP )

This will back up the TCPIP directory, as well as all its subdirectories. It
will also freshen (add new or changed files to) existing zip files.  This is
useful when you have a drive that has files that change or are added.  Freshbak
will update the existing backup file with the new or changed files.  It will
not remove any files, so files that are no longer on the drive will still be in
the backup zipfile.

I use this approach on the partition that holds downloadable files for the
users of my BBS.  Files are added to this drive frequently, but almost never
are there deletions. This is also great for backing up a section of the drive.
Use this before installing runtime.exe for Java. If the new runtime is a bomb
for you, the older build can be quickly and easily restored.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. TO-DO ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

   1. Add user definable command line in the COPY-To feature. You Tell Me!!!

   2. Add support for spanning multiple disks (zip, floppy, etc)

   3. Implement include filter file support.

   4. Translations to languages other than English and German

 Any suggestions and help with this project are QUITE WELCOME!!!!


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 10. CREDITS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

       I have included Logit.exe and its docs by Julian Buss. It is FREEWARE.

       Beep.exe is also a freeware utility contained in the FM2UTILS.zip by M.
      Kimes.

       Info-Zip programs (Zip and Unzip) are available on most major OS2 sites.

       Some Icons taken from the Icon Heaven collection by The Frobozz Magic
      Software Company.

       Utilities used during install, F.exe and Drives.exe Freeware by Jim
      Lewis.

 If I left anyone out, let me know, and I'll put ya' in.
 All other files in this archive written by Murray Weismer.
 German translation curtesy of Klaus Roeckerath, M.D.

 Many thanks go out to a "buddy" that I found in one of the OS/2 news groups
 whose input has been indispensable in improving this program, and to David G
 of the PACS OS/2-Warp SIG who "showed me the light".


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11. SUPPORT ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If you have any comments, suggestions, improvements, bug reports, or problems,
please contact me at the support web site below or...

[e-mail] or log on to RPS.BBS at 215-624-8960
Murray Weismer c/o RPS, Inc. 8014 Frankford Ave Philadelphia PA 19136-2616


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11.1. LATEST VERSION ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The latest shareware version of this program, along with some screen shots may
be found at http://weismer.virtualave.net/DreckBak.html. Easy access is
provided by clicking the URL object in the DreckBak folder. The program is also
available at BMT MICRO, Hobbes, and many other Quality OS/2 sites.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11.1.1. DISCUSSION GROUP ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Join the DreckBak discussion egroup at: http://egroups.com/group/dreckbak Post
your questions and suggestions here.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 12. Registration ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This Program is Shareware Please Register via BMT MICRO.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 13. SUPPORT OS/2 - JOIN YOUR LOCAL USER GROUP ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Member "Philadelphia Area Computer Society (PACS) OS/2-JAVA Special Interest
Group (SIG)"   http://www.phillyos2.org for info.

DreckBak is available at NO CHARGE to all verified members of the above users
group.  IT PAYS TO BELONG - In more ways than one!!!!

ENJOY!


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14. History ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This section is a log of changes.

     ver. #12 released March 12, 1999

     ver. #13 released March 15, 1999

     ver. #14 released March 18, 1999

     ver. #15 released March 20, 1999

     ver. #16 released March 23, 1999

     ver. #17 released March 25, 1999

     ver. #18 released March 26, 1999

     ver. #19 released March 30, 1999

     ver. #2a

     ver. #3.a released April 14, 1999

     ver. #3.b released April 17, 1999

     ver. #3.c released April 27, 1999

     ver. #4.a released April 30, 1999

     ver. #5.a released May 19, 1999

     ver. #5b released May 25, 1999

     ver. #5c released May 29, 1999

     ver. #5d released July 01, 1999

 You can also navigate the history by pressing "F" & "B" to scroll.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.1. ver. #12 released March 12, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #12 released March 12, 1999

 First public release


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.2. ver. #13 released March 15, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #13 released March 15, 1999

 Expanded docs.

 Enhanced Install routine
           Created additional folder for items needing editing

           Created objects for editing files

 Added code to DreckBak.cmd to prevent file from being run prior to being
 edited - (safety feature)

 Added SCHEDB2.zip WPS extension scheduler to archive

 Added website for Support and download
 http://weismer.virtualave.net/DreckBak.html


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.3. ver. #14 released March 18, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #14 released March 18, 1999

 Fixed nasty bug that caused non read only files to be deleted in the root
 directoried on drives that had no DELETE directory. - Sorry!!

 Changed the default location of all files to the Dreckbak directory to
 simplify editing of the CMD files

 Revised DOCS

 Version number in DreckBak.cmd was not updated in ver 13

 Improved install routine


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.4. ver. #15 released March 20, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #15 released March 20, 1999

 Added logic to installation program to create all needed directories, and to
 copy the program files into the home directory.

 Changed docs to reflect changes to install.cmd


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.5. ver. #16 released March 23, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #16 released March 23, 1999

 Added additional logging capability

 Expanded docs.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.6. ver. #17 released March 25, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #17 released March 25, 1999

 Made the default zip compression maximum (9). This should create smaller files
 but the backup will take longer. (this is user changeable)

 Increased logging info. Now displays info about file sizes and compression
 ratios by file and complete backup.

 Visual progress indicator if DreckBak not minimized.

 Added unobtrusive audio alert to signal end of program.

 Changed the extension of log files.
           The actual log has no extension and the integrity log is .INT.

           This was done for compatibility with FAT partitions.

 Changed default location of drive to be backed up to from J: to K:.
           (K: is my Syjet) Be sure that this directory exists on your
           removable media, or remove the reference to the directory and use
           the root.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.7. ver. #18 released March 26, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #18 released March 26, 1999

 Change default drive to be backed up to back to Hard Drive J:

 Added option in DreckBak.cmd to copy zip files from your backup directory to
 another partition or drive. This is turned off by default. It's usefull if you
 need to save space on the removable, or if it's not reliable. (like my Syjet -
 Arggh!!!) UnRem if you wish to use this feature.

 Removed code for DELETE directory. Handled by TEST.LST

 Corrected bug in install program. It would copy the files to the selected
 directory, but created objects pointing to the temp directory where the
 program was extracted to.

 Corrected Typo in install program.

 Added some sound to signal end of installation.

 Program officially designated as DONATION-WARE and not FREEWARE (I have to
 eat)


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.8. ver. #19 released March 30, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #19 released March 30, 1999

 Added -T switch to FRESHBAK.CMD ZIP command for additional integrity testing.

 Corrected small errors in INSTALL.CMD flagged by RCF2 - seems to work fine but
 leaves 5 open windows.

 Cleaned up TEST.LST


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.9. ver. #2a ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #2a

 Fixed problem with install routine

 Added DUMMY.DAT zero byte file to be placed in empty directories so they will
 be recreated during restores.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.10. ver. #3.a released April 14, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #3.a released April 14, 1999

 New format for CMD files

 Much easier setup - all editing in one location, only a few lines

 FreshBak.cmd now used only for stand alone backups

 Test.lst will handle most common exclusions without editing

 URL object for the DreckBakSupport Home Page


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.11. ver. #3.b released April 17, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #3.b released April 17, 1999

 Made the install program more user friendly.

 Pre-defined defaults in installation by hitting the enter key - no entries to
 type.

 Install program now able to just recreate objects on existing installation

 Install program now an EXE

 Install now cleans up after itself

 Clarified how to use instructions in docs.

 Separate folder for Docs now in DreckBak folder

 Improved Step by Step installation instructions

 Enabled use of the TEMP environment to control the location of the temporary
 file created by the ZIP program.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.12. ver. #3.c released April 27, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #3.c released April 27, 1999

 Converted FILZ module to an EXE file.

 ZIP options now controlled by SET ZIPOPT= in DreckBak.cmd.
           Can be customized there.

 Minor code cleanup in all files.

 Docs now in both text and HTML format

 additions to test.lst


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.13. ver. #4.a released April 30, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #4.a released April 30, 1999

 Converted FreshBak to an exe

 New installer configures everything - No Editing

 Improvements to all program elements


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.14. ver. #5.a released May 19, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #5.a released May 19, 1999

 First Shareware Release available through BMT Micro

 Removed FreshBak utility from Unregistered version

 Fixed bug in Copy-To feature - displayed an error (cosmetic only)

 Misc. fixes and enhancements in code.

 Re-did the Documentation

 Compatibility added for 4OS2 users

 Improvements to the exclusion list


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.15. ver. #5b released May 25, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #5b released May 25, 1999

 Install now checks free drive space where appropriate.

 Install now checks for ALL locations of zip.exe on all local drives

 Many install promps clarified and expanded.

 Improved the docs.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.16. ver. #5c released May 29, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBack ver. #5c released May 29, 1999

 Added ability to use multiple exclude filters.

 Added example file, minimum.lst to exclude nothing except the DELETE directory
 and swapper.dat.

 Reduced the amount of "dreck" being printed to screen. - it's in the logs!

 Added ability for the BonusFRESHBAK program to accept exclude filters.
           Set one up to backup only the desktop, everything BUT your downloads
           directory, etc.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14.17. ver. #5.d released July, 01, 1999 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

DreckBak ver #5.d released July 01, 1999

  Fix for using directories with weird characters and spaces (ie C:\Dreck Bak)

  FreshBak Bonus utility will handle directories as described above.

  Included file for reporting problems.

  German translation of the Docs.

  Documentation now available in INF format.