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Blue Mountain Micro presents...
Disk Utility Package v2.1
by: Lane Roath
This package contains over 25 different utilities in all. Some of
these include Disk copy (45 seconds), File Copy (40 seconds!), catalog
w/disk and file maps, format disk & tracks, verify & repair disks,
lock/unlock files, delete/undelete files, view files, and extensive
sector and nibble editors.
Of course, it also takes advantage of 128K memory if it is available.
Now, you say, so what? You have Copy II Plus and although it may not
do all the things DUP does, or isn't as fast as DUP, it does do the
job. Well, the main benefit of DUP is speed. For the PROGRAMMER.
Now, while others also benefit, this was designed with programmers
such as myself in mind. All these utilities, at your finger tips...
ANYTIME! Yes, just 44 sectors of raw power, memory resident,
co-resident compatible in fact with GPLE.LC and other such programs.
DUP also survives almost all system crashes because it resides in
alternate memory and totally independant of DOS or RWTS!
A quick and dirty guide to using DUP 2.1:
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* All numeric responces are in hex
* On the ][ series, the left and right keys make selections
* On the // series, the up and down keys make selections
* The RETURN keys chooses a selection and/or file
* ESC goes back one menu or cancels the current operation
* ^P prints the current screen to a READY printer in ASCII
* During file selection, use D to tell DUP your are Done selecting
files
For the most part DUP 2.1 is self explanitory, and needs no manual.
However, the editors do not have a help screen (due to memory
limitations) and the many commands are to great to list here in
detail. A short summary follows:
Sector Editor
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A ASCII/hex toggle B Buffer input
D Disassemble data (no //gs!) E Edit mode, ASCII toggle
effects
F Find ASCII/hex data R Read current t/s
^W write t/s ESC exits
Nibble Editor
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B goto Beginning of track N goto eNd of track
R Read track S sync toggle
^W Write track ESC exits
*** NOTE ***
There are MANY more options in these editors, but space being a
premium, and incentives in ever short supply, they are not included
here. A complete list, along with a reference sheet is included with
the manual that accompanies DUP 3.0 (see below for upgrade details)
PROGRAMMERS:
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Like I said earlier, you can use DUP in conjunction with most
programming aids, as long as they are 'friendly'. Everything from
Beagle Bros. seems to fit this description. Here is an example loader
program:
10 TEXT :HOME :VTAB 10 :PRINT "Loading Utilities..."
20 PRINT CHR$(4) "BRUN GPLE.LC" :REM or just GPLE, but NOT GPLE.DM
30 PRINT CHR$(4) "BRUN DOUBLE-TAKE.LC"
40 PRINT CHR$(4) "BRUN DUP" :REM could be at beginning as well.
50 PRINT "Done."
Very simple, and easy to use. HOWEVER, the version supplied here has
not been configured for this purpose. Both copy procedures will use
ALL available memory, including every last byte of DOS (up to $BFFF)
for data storage. So... how do you get the configure program?
Simple:
DUP v2.1 is FreeWare. I, Lane Roath, retain all rights to the
program! You may download this program, give it to everyone you know,
and use it for non-commercial use at no charge. If you wish to
distribute this program as part of a PD library or as purchase
incentive (ie, on a HD) you MUST GET PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION from me,
which I will gladly give!
If you want the configure program, along with the entire DUP v2.1
package (support programs, manual, labeled disk) send me a lousy $5
for postage, etc.
----- Now for the plug ----
DUP v3.0 is shareware! I am currently putting the finishing touches
on the latest version, and it's accompanying manual. Changes include
several NEW utilities, faster operation, display and input
improvements, more power, and more. Just the manual, the new
features, and the Configure program are well worth it! With the
configure program, you can have DUP access RAM disks and hard drives,
allow it's use with programming aids, etc. *** SOURCE CODE *** is
also a bonus included! I have uploaded the source to v2.1 on GEnie
and Delphi, but the source to RWFTS and the header file for DUP are
not included. (the source code is purely for educational purposes.)
These files are part of the shareware product, as well as the uploaded
source.
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I am currently considering work on v4.0, which would be ProDOS based,
and require a 128K //e enhanced or later. All the same features, same
speed, coversion between operating systems, and maybe even integration
with a mac-like graphics enviroment already developed. The actual
work on this project will depend on the feedback I recieve from you
people! So, common! ENCOURAGE ME! Show me it will be worth my time
and effort! Of course, any of you with comments and suggestions on
this project are more than welcome to send them along to me.
--- all comments welcome ---
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Send your lowly $25 shareware fee (or $5 postage fee for v2.1) to:
Blue Mountain Micro
55 Greenview Drive, #24
Manchester, NH 03102
Attn: DUP 3.0 (or 2.1 as appropriate)
(Those who purchased an earlier verion of DUP contact me for a FREE
upgrade!)
Send questions, comments, and feedback to me at this address,
or...
GEnie: L.Roath
Delphi: LRoath