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- RUDMU Version 2.0ß - (c)1992-1993 by Gary Glueckert, The SUNY BBS 516-420-2679
-
- RBBS Upload Directory Maintenance Utility
- All Rights Reserved.
-
-
- Description
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- RUDMU is a utility designed to operate with RBBS-PC to automate the
- process of moving files from the upload directory to the proper
- download directories. RUDMU is being distributed as "freeware".
- The author still owns all rights to this software but allows it's
- use to those interested without charge.
-
- Using RUDMU
- -----------
- RUDMU uses a configuration file named RUDMU.CFG located in the same
- directory as RUDMU.EXE. The first line of RUDMU.CFG contains the
- complete Drive:\Path\Filename of your master directory.
- Eg: C:\RBBS\DIR\Master.Dir
- The lines following this filename contain a category code and the name
- of the disk directory into which files of that category will be placed,
- seperated by a comma. See the enclosed sample configuration file.
-
- It's easy as:
-
- 1 - Edit your master FMS so that all of the category codes for your newly
- recieved uploads are correct.
- 2 - Place RUDMU.EXE and RUDU.CFG in a directory that is in your PATH statement.
- Change directories to your upload directory and invoke RUDMU. Make sure you
- have created a RUDMU.CFG with your particular information.
- 3 - RUDMU is invoked by simply typing in it's name at the DOS prompt.
-
- RUDMU will then proceed to:
- - Check that RUDMU.CFG exists in the programs directory.
- - Check that the Master Directory and File Directories exist as
- specified in RUDMU.CFG. If the directories do not exist RUDMU
- will give you the option to create them.
- - Count the number of files listed in the Master List
- - Load the filenames and Category codes from the Master into memory
- - Give you a chance to abort before the files are moved.
- - Move all of the files it finds in the Master List into their
- proper directories.
- - Create a log file in the current directory of all files that
- have been moved named RUDMU.LOG.
-
- RUDMU will not process any files that it does not find in your Master List
- so anything you find left-over in the directory probably isn't listed in
- your Master Listing. The same is true for RUDMU.CFG; if it does not
- find a match on the category code in the configuration file it will just
- leave the file in the directory.
-
- What's new?
- -----------
- 08/25/93 V2.0ß
- - The first line of the configuration file must now contain
- your Drive:\Path\Filename of your master directory.
- - RUDMU will now move files across disks.
- - RUDMU now writes to the screen with a bit of color.
- - RUDMU is safer to use (more Bubba-proofing)
-
-
- Limitations
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- * RUDMU will not overwrite files of the same name in the destination
- directories. This is for your protection. Rather than overwrite a file,
- RUDMU will inform you of the problem and then abort.
- * RUDMU does not support a user named configuration file.
- If you would like RUDMU to support different configurations then you will
- have to fudge it. Try creating your configurations with different names
- and then copying them over to RUDMU.CFG when you want them.
- * RUDMU only supports one 3 character category code per FMS entry
- (RBBS Style). If you have more than one category code per FMS entry or if
- you use more than 3 characters for your codes then contact me.
- * RUDMU does not support multitasking environments.
- It's always best to take down your multitasker when doing this kind of
- work. Although the program will run under DESQView, it is completely
- DV oblivious.
- * RUDMU is down and dirty.
- This program makes alot of low-level calls to the system. Although
- they have worked for me well on several different machines, that
- does not mean they will work fine on EVERY machine. Always backup
- your directories and disks before attempting something new! If you
- don't.... don't say I didn't warn you. With that in mind....
-
- Disclaimer:
- -----------
- The author disclaims any warranties either expressed or implied,
- including, but not limited to, the applied warranties of
- mercantabilities or fitness for a particular purpose. All liability
- for all possible damages which may be incurred from the use, or
- mis-use, of this product is solely with the user.
-
-
- Send comments to:
- Gary E. Glueckert
- 98 Oceanside Street
- Islip Terrace, NY 11752
- Or call us:
- Data 516-420-2679
- Voice 516-420-2680
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