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About BatManager:
BatManager is a simple batch file manager and menu system. Because
it is simple, BatManager has several distinct advantages over other
menu systems.
First, BatManager allows the user to remain at the DOS command line.
Experienced DOS users are not denied access to the power, flexibility
or functionality of the DOS command line interface. Novice DOS users
are not sheltered from learning DOS. Both experienced and novice users
can benefit from the convenience and ease of a menu interface.
Second, BatManager does not tie up memory (RAM). Access to batch
files is provided by using ANSI's attribute-handling abilities to
configure and redefine the DOS function keys. No memory resident (TSR)
programs are loaded. No program loop is active.
Next, unlike many other menu systems, BatManager does not require the
user to learn a new editor. Any ASCII editor may be included into the
BatManager system.
With BatManager you write "real" batch files. Program specific symbols or
syntax are not required. Files are not limited in length or complexity.
BatManager is not a MACINTOSH emulation. I designed BatManager for
people who need to get the most out of their PC and the DOS operating
system. And for people who will benefit from an organized, systematic
approach to accessing their software.
The simple low overhead strategy used by BatManager allows the program
to run effectively on both high and low end systems. It can be loaded
at boot time without hogging resources. BatManager menu options may
be used to load more sophisticated user interfaces like DOSSHELL or
PCTOOLS. The only system requirements are the ANSI.SYS driver and an
ASCII editor.
Programmers who use batch file compilers may benefit from BatManager's
"built in" compiler logic. Compilers supported include:
* BATCOM -- Wenham Software Co., 5 Burley St., Wenham, Ma. 01984.
Most of BatManager is compiled with BATCOM.
* BAT2EXEC -- Doug Boling -- PC Mag.
Available on many bulletin boards.
* POWERBATCH -- Computing Systems Design, Inc.
Available on many bulletin boards.
Finally, BatManager is a shareware program. You may try before you buy.
All the programs and documentation were written by me, Tim Clingen. If
you have any questions not covered in the documentation (BAT-MAN.DOC)
please call me.
Thank you,
Tim Clingen