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Simple DOS v1.0
"A Simple, No Hassle Approach to Learning DOS!"
(C) 1995 TIM HAYES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Limit Software
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│ ░░░░ Contents of the Simple DOS Package ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Files that should be included with the program:
SIMPLE.EXE The actual Simple DOS Program
MANUAL.TXT The Simple DOS Documentation
REGISTER.TXT The Registration form for Simple DOS
SHAREWRE.DOC A description of the Shareware concept
SIMPLE.DAT A small Data File that Simple DOS requires
REGISTER.BAT A Batch File to View and Print the Registration Form
MANUAL.BAT A Batch File to View or Print the Registration Form
VENDOR.DOC Information for Vendors
SURVEY.TXT The Limit Software's Survey
Files that are created from the programs:
SECT1.DAT A Data File that stores your lesson details
SECT2.DAT A Data File that stores your lesson details
SECT3.DAT A Data File that stores your lesson details
SECT4.DAT A Data File that stores your lesson details
SECT5.DAT A Data File that stores your lesson details
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░ Overview ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Simple DOS is a simple, no hassle approach to help you learn DOS. Features
include:
* A simple to understand explanation of common DOS commands
* The ability to practice DOS Commands that you have learned
* An indicator that tells you if you completed that section or not
* A Colorful design and easy to use interface.
* Full Explanation of the DOS Prompt and other areas of DOS
* A small electronic glossary that explains some of the complex
computer terminology.
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│ ░░░░ Disclaimer ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
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This program is release "As Is" and there is **NO** warranty or gurantee
that it will work for you and that it will not cause any problems. You
have chosen to use this program, YOU are soley responsible for any un-
fortunate problems that may develop from it's use/misuse. I will gladly
listen to any suggestions or problems you may have, and I will do my best
to fix whatever needs to be fixed. I can not be held responsible for any
problems you may have, whether directly or indirectly due to the use of
this program, its utilities, or associated files.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░ Copyrights & Notices ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Under local laws and according to the relevant international conventions,
ALL versions of Simple DOS are copyright 1995 by Tim Hayes.
MS-DOS is (C) Copyright by Microsoft Corporation.
All other programs & trademarks are copyrights of their respected owners.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░ Shareware Licence ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tim Hayes hereby grants to all a licence terminable at 7 days notice to
distribute copies of the Shareware evaluation version of Simple DOS subject
to the following limitations:
ALL the files must be distributed. The individual files must also be
complete and unmodified and without the addition of other files.
Simple DOS may NEVER be sold or distributed for profit or anticipated
profit without the written permission of Tim Hayes.
Simple DOS may not be `bundled' with hardware without written permission
from Tim Hayes.
Succinctly: NO ONE other then Tim Hayes may charge money for Simple DOS.
The registered version of Simple DOS may NOT be distributed or copied (other
then for backup purposes).
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░ Offer of Licence ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tim Hayes hereby offers you, the reader of this offer, a licence to use
Simple DOS for 30 days for evaluation purposes only in return for your
agreement to report to Tim Hayes directly or indirectly any bugs found
or suggestions for improvements.
After the evaulation period is over, you MUST register Simple DOS with
Tim Hayes or delete the program.
If you decline this offer, please do not use Simple DOS.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░ Benefits of Registering ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
When you register Simple DOS you will receive the following:
■ Reminder goes away
The various registration reminders throughout the program will be removed.
■ You will receive an extended Glossary
The Glossary portion of Simple DOS will be expanded.
■ You help support future development of this user-supported program.
■ You are allowed to use the program for more than 21 days.
■ Any other programs that I can fit on the disk.
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│ ░░░░ Installation ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
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Simple DOS comes in a single executable file called SIMPLE.EXE. All you
have to do is extract it, and then type SIMPLE to execute and use the
program.
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│ ░░░░ Error Messages ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
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Error: Not Enough Memory
Solution: Free up some extra memory by using a boot disk or another method.
Error: File not found in module (whatever)
Solution: This means that Simple DOS detects that a file is missing. This
should not happen in normal operation. Check to make sure you
have an authentic version, or contact Tim Hayes.
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│ ░░░░ Notifying the Author ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
I can be reached either by America Online or the Internet. My America Online
screen names is THELIMIT. My Internet address is thelimit@aol.com
[END OF THE SIMPLE DOS DOCUMENTATION FILE]