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DOSVER.EXE
Copyright 1991 by Chuck Steenburgh
Use this program to determine what version of DOS is currently
running on the system.
Usage: DOSVER [n.n]
[n.n] optional version to check for
Examples:
DOSVER returns an errorlevel based on
version of DOS currently loaded
DOSVER 3.3 checks to see if DOS version 3.3,
or higher, is loaded
DOSVER returns two possible errorlevel, based on whether
it is reporting the DOS version or checking for a specific
version number.
When entered without parameters, DOSVER returns an error-
level according to the chart below:
DOS Version Errorlevel Returned
=========== ===================
5.00 50
4.01 40
3.3 33
3.21 32
. .
. .
2.0 20
etc.
When entered with a version number on the command line,
DOSVER returns the following errorlevels:
Errorlevel Meaning
========== =======
2 Loaded DOS higher version
1 Loaded DOS same version
0 Loaded DOS lower version
DISCLAIMER
The programs described in this documentation are guaran-
teed to absolutely nothing! They have, however, in my exper-
ience performed essentially as described herein. The author
will not be responsible for any loss or damages caused through
the use of these programs.
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All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
The programs and documentation are Copyright 1991 by Chuck
Steenburgh. You are encouraged to distribute these programs
provided the following conditions are met:
- all files in this archive must be distrib-
uted together in UNMODIFIED form
- you charge no more than a reasonable fee for copying or
subscription, and clearly indicate that payment of such
a fee does NOT grant ownership of the programs.
This program is part of set of utilities known as STEEN-
BURGH'S STUFF (Mildly Useful Utilities). The full set of
utilities includes the following programs:
BATBOX: Simple menu creation/input system
CLK: Displays time on screen
DOSVER: Checks for DOS version currently loaded
FREEDISK: Checks for available disk space
INPUT: Simple prompt/input system
KLS: Colorful screen-clearing utility
LAUNCHER: File selection/execution system
MUSIC115: Plays transcribed sheet music on the PC
RAND: Random number generator
SKIP: Prints blank lines from batch files
SOUNDER: Wide range of noise making options
WAITFOR: Timed pauses
WHENISIT: Date/time telling utility
WRITE: Colorful output anywhere on screen
XD: Create/switch directories at the same time
Payment of the $10 registration fee allows automatically
registers you for the full set.
You may evaluate these programs for up to 30 days on a free
trial basis. After 30 days, you should register your use of
these programs. The registration fee is $10, payable to the
author at the address given below.
Let's be real: I don't plan to make alot of money this way.
Registration does have its advantages:
- I am improving these programs all the time. Registration
will get you IMMEDIATELY a disk with the latest version,
which includes a version of BATBOX with user-selected
menu colors. When Version 2.0 of these utilities is re-
leased, you will also receive that free of charge.
- While I can't promise to include everyone's suggestions
in program updates, you can bet I'll listen to registered
users before any of you scrounges out there.
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- You will me feel all warm and fuzzy and appreciated, and
all that good stuff.
- You will also get an evaluation copy of my text-file for-
matting program (used to produce the margins in this doc-
ument).
Send comments/registrations to:
Chuck Steenburgh
304A North Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450
(703)464-5290
CIS 72330,1776 (I haunt the IBMSYS and IBMPRO forums)
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