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In this age of multifunction, do-everything programs that are becoming
ever more complex and leaving ever more windows and objects scattered all
over the desktop, I thought, maybe for a change, it would be nice to have
a small program that does just one thing, does it well, without too much
overhead and countless windows scattered across the landscape of my screen.
This is the intention of Jot.
Jot is a small notepad program that allows the user to create, edit and save
multiple files containing multiple notes. Nothing fancy or particularly earth
shattering. Just a simple small program, with a few bells and whistles, to help
clean up the ever growing pile of Post-It notes and scrap paper that seem to
breed on desktops and workareas.
Some of it's features include:
Multiple file support
Multiple notes within each file
Configuration of colors and fonts for each file
Configuration of colors and fonts for each note
Loads designated file when started
Use of word wrapping is configurable on a per note basis
Saving of cursor position on a per note basis
Support for system clipboard including appending
Printing of entire note or selected area
Find and replace utility
Importing and exporting of text files
Sorting of titles list in ascending, descending or creation order
Insertion of date and time into note
Accelerator keys for common commands
Requirements:
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Jot is written in VX-Rexx and requires the file VROBJ.DLL, Version 2.14 or later
and that Rexx support be installed on your system.
Installation:
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Unzip the files in a directory of your choice then run "Install.cmd" from an OS/2
window. A program object will be created on your desktop that you can then move
to anywhere you like. Jot makes no changes to your system ini files or to the
config.sys file.
When first run, Jot will configure itself and create it's own .ini file in the
installation directory.
Other Stuff
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Jot is intended for use with small notes and files. I've had notes as large as 500K
and files as large as 2 meg but the bigger they get, the slower things go and can
even bog the whole system down. I've considered adding a function to check for and
limit these sizes but so far, I'm undecided as to its necessity considering the purpose
of the program. A dozen or two screens of text seem to work quite well so if possible,
try to keep your notes within this limit. If you feel like experimenting and pushing
the limits on note size, I'd love to hear of your experience.
Usual Shareware Notice
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Jot is shareware, NOT freeware. It is a fully functional program and is not crippled in
any way. You can use it for 30 guilt free days to check it out and decide if it's what
you want. Throw it onto your system, push it's buttons, tweak it's settings, create and
delete notes on all your favorite subjects, use it and abuse it, whatever you like. After
those 30 guilt free days, you should either register the program or remove it from your
system.
Jot is only $15.00 which entitles you to free upgrades up to version 1.99. See the file
"Register.txt" for more information on registering Jot.
Any feedback, bug reports, suggestions for improvements and additions or other comments
are gladly welcome.
email - jwells@az.com
Thanks for trying Jot!
The Fine Print
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All reasonable precautions have been taken to assure a stable, well functioning program.
However, this program is provided AS IS with no warranty as to it's suitability or
functionality for any particular purpose. I will not be held liable or responsible for
any damages Jot may do to your computer, your data, your hard disk, your OS/2 installation,
your job, your car, your house, your life, the state of the economy, the price of tea in
China or any other problems of life or the world.