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EDDYREAD.ME This file tells you: - 1 - Why you need EDDY (a tortured acronym for EDit DirectorY) - 2 - What files are included with EDDY - 3 - How to install, for DOS or Windows - 4 - Conditions of use: "The License" - 5 - How to register - 6 - Responsibility disclaimed - 7 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about shareware Information for BBSs and software vendors is provided in EDDYVEND.DOC. +-------------------------------+ | EDDY (TM) | | File and Directory Editor | | Copyright(C) 1987 thru 1997 | | by John Scofield | | All rights reserved | +-------------------------------+ Member, Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) For United Kingdom: The author has asserted his moral rights. - 1 - +++++++++++++++++++++++ ++ Why you need EDDY ++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ Modestly billed as "THE WORLD'S GREATEST DISK UTILITY!", EDDY lets you do just about ANYTHING you ever wanted to disks, directories and files, plus a lot of things you probably never thought of! Common stuff (find, copy, rename, patch, view, zap, etc.) is generally easier than with other tools; features you seldom need are LIFESAVERS when you do. EDDY is ALL of these: Full-screen directory editor Disk and directory manager Directory change tracker Tree manipulator Sector editor File finder (by name, attributes and/or timestamp) File viewer/patcher/comparer File backup utility Data recovery utility String finder/replacer (hex and/or ASCII) Disk image copy/restore utility RAM editor DOS shell Printer setup utility Accessible to the disabled ...and MUCH more! With EDDY around, you can eliminate many of the small, special-purpose utilities which are so indispensable to the non-EDDY user. So as a bonus, you get to free up some disk space -- or at least, get back some of what installing EDDY consumes. The current EDDY is a greatly-improved version of the program reviewed in "Computer Language", "PC World (HK)", "DOS World", "MicroCornucopia", and "PC Sources" magazines. Some quotes from those reviews... "...world-class product" "The interface ... is elegant." "...clean, easy-to-use, well-written program." "...quality of product we've seen from Peter Norton." "the commands are extensive, the written documentation is excellent" "...does things that Norton and Central Point haven't even thought of" After installing EDDY (described in Section - 3 -, below), the simplest way to get acquainted with the program is to just type "EDDY" and [Enter]. Menus, context-sensitive HELP, and HyperText documentation (view EDDY.DOC with EDDY) are available as needed. - 2 - ++++++++++++++++++ ++ Packing List ++ ++++++++++++++++++ The following files comprise the EDDY package: - EDDY.COM The main program - EDDY.AUX Overlays used by the main program - EDDY.INI Configuration file, for use in customizing EDDY - EDDY.USE Samples to illustrate Point & Shoot commands - EDDYCOPY.BAT Batch file for copying within working directory - EDDY_REG.BAT Batch file to print the registration form - EDDY.PIF Program Info File used by Windows to run EDDY - EDDY.ICO Icon to identify EDDY when using Windows - EDDY.DOC User's Manual, with HyperText links - EDDY_HST.DOC History of changes, and "what's new" - EDDYVEND.DOC Conditions for BBS and commercial distribution - EDDYREAD.ME This file - FILE_ID.DIZ Text description for posting on BBSs - README.BAT Batch file, illustrating use of EDDY for file viewing The package may also contain a "VENDINFO.DIZ" and/or an "EDDY.DOZ" file. These files are included solely to comply with the requirements of some vendors (e.g., certain CD-ROM producers), and as a courtesy to BBSs with software that works with these files. They serve no useful purpose for most users, and contain no useful information that is not provided here or elsewhere in EDDY's documentation; they may be deleted if desired. In case of any conflict of terms, wording, meaning or possible differing interpretations between the contents of a VENDINFO.DIZ or EDDY.DOZ file and the contents of ANY other files in the EDDY package, those OTHER files are the authoritative versions, and they shall prevail in case of dispute. All contents of VENDINFO.DIZ and EDDY.DOZ are explicitly disavowed; they are PROBABLY correct, but legally they are MEANINGLESS! - 3 - +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++ EDDY Installation for DOS ++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ EDDY needs the following: - IBM PC, one of its descendants, or close compatible - A monitor that can accommodate 25x80 text mode display - 256K of available conventional memory - PC- or MS-DOS level 3.1 or later EDDY does not need to be in its own directory, nor even in the PATH. It'll find its files as long as at least the following are in the same directory: EDDY.COM, EDDY.AUX, EDDY.USE, EDDY.INI. If you are REALLY tight on disk space, the only files that are ABSOLUTELY required are EDDY.COM and EDDY.AUX. INSTALLATION STEP 1: Copy the EDDY files into any directory. INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE! Many users find it convenient to rename EDDY.COM to something shorter, to save keystrokes with the utility they use so frequently. A common name used is "D.COM". You may rename it to anything you wish, but EDDY.AUX, EDDY.USE, and EDDY.INI must keep their names, as EDDY searches for them with those names. The user manual, EDDY.DOC, even though indexed and HyperText-linked, can be a bit overwhelming to the new user. I suggest that you try the program for a while, referring only to specific parts of the manual when you need detailed info on some function or capability. Then, after using the program for a while, give the manual a quick skim; I think you'll find it makes a lot more sense that way. If you want to print a copy of the manual, take a look at Section 1.2.3 of EDDY.DOC first, particularly if you use A4-size paper. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++ EDDY Installation for Windows ++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ EDDY may be run from a DOS box, using the command line, once you have done the DOS Installation. The steps listed below __ARE_NOT_REQUIRED__ to run EDDY under Windows, but may be used if you want the interface to EDDY from Windows to be more direct (i.e., by clicking on an icon). For explanation purposes, assume EDDY will be installed in the C:\UTIL\EDDY directory. If you've used a different directory, just substitute yours in steps 1, 7 and 9. To install EDDY in Windows... 1. Copy the EDDY files to the C:\UTIL\EDDY (or whatever) directory. 2. Choose the group you want EDDY in (click on any icon in that group). 3. In Program Manager, click on "File", then "New", then "Program Item" 4. Click on "OK". 5. Type the program description ("EDit DirectorY", or "TWGDU!" or ???). 6. Click on "Command Line". 7. Type C:\UTIL\EDDY\EDDY.COM (or whatever\EDDY.COM). 8. Click on "Working Directory". 9. Type C:\UTIL\EDDY (or whatever). 10. Click on "Change Icon". If you see a "no icons" message, click "OK" 11. Click on "Browse", and select the drive and directory where you have installed EDDY. 12. Double click on "EDDY.ICO", then click on "OK". 13. Click on "OK" again. WINDOWS INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE! - 4 - +++++++++++++++++++ ++ "The License" ++ +++++++++++++++++++ Registration purchases a license for the right to use EDDY -- NOT the program itself. One registration fee entitles you to one ACTIVE copy of the program at any time. Here are the terms of the license: THIS SOFTWARE AND THE DISK ON WHICH IT IS CONTAINED ARE LICENSED TO YOU, FOR YOUR OWN USE. THIS IS COPYRIGHTED SOFTWARE. YOU ARE NOT OBTAINING TITLE TO THE SOFTWARE OR ANY COPYRIGHT RIGHTS. YOU MAY NOT SUBLICENSE, RENT, LEASE, CONVEY, MODIFY, TRANSLATE, OR CONVERT THE SOFTWARE TO ANOTHER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE FOR ANY PURPOSE. YOU MAY MAKE AS MANY COPIES OF THIS SOFTWARE AS YOU NEED. YOU MAY USE THIS SOFTWARE ON MORE THAN ONE COMPUTER, PROVIDED THERE IS NO CHANCE IT WILL BE USED _SIMULTANEOUSLY_ ON MORE THAN ONE COMPUTER. If you need to use the software on more than one computer at a time, please contact the author. Site licenses are available. - 5 - ++++++++++++++++++ ++ Registration ++ ++++++++++++++++++ If you have registered an earlier version of EDDY, please see the... How Do I Get Rid of the *$#^&! "UNREGISTERED" Message? ...section in the EDDY.DOC file. There you will find instructions for converting this copy of EDDY to a registered copy. Registration is good for all new versions, for life! EDDY is shareware. It is not free, and it is not in the public domain. The author receives NO COMPENSATION for his work unless you register the program, even if you paid someone for a shareware disk containing EDDY. If you find EDDY to be useful and continue to use it after a reasonable trial period, you must register your copy ("reasonable" means something on the order of 30 days' trial use). Single-user registration is US$29.95. There are three ways to register: - By credit card, through Public (software) Library, Inc. - By mail, using the printed registration form (run EDDY_REG.BAT) - Online via CompuServe - GO SWREG and refer to item #4186 Further details are available while running EDDY; just press [Alt+z]. - 6 - ++++++++++++++++ ++ Disclaimer ++ ++++++++++++++++ DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! ================================================================ BY USING THIS PROGRAM, EDDY ("THE SOFTWARE"), WRITTEN BY JOHN SCOFIELD ("THE AUTHOR") YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS: THE SOFTWARE AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION ARE SUPPLIED "AS-IS", WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE AUTHOR EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF QUALITY, PER- FORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER THE AUTHOR NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE DELIVERY OF THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, IN- DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE CAUSED TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE AUTHOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE SOFTWARE, LOSS OF DATA, THE COSTS OF RECOVERING ANY SOFTWARE OR DATA, OR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. ================================================================ USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! - 7 - ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++ Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) About Shareware ++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Q: What is shareware? A: Shareware is a marketing method, not a type of software. Unlike software marketed through normal retail channels, where you are forced to pay for the product before you've even seen it, the shareware marketing method lets you try program for a period of time before you buy it. Since you've tried a shareware program, you know whether it will meet your needs before you pay for it. Shareware programs are just like programs you find in major stores, catalogs, and other places where people purchase software -- except you get to use them, on your own computer, before paying for them. Q: What happens if I like a shareware program? A: You pay for it at the end of a trial period (typically 30 days) by sending the author a fee he or she has established for the program. Q: Why should I pay for and register a shareware program? A: The same reason you should pay for any program: because it is the honest thing to do. Shareware is commercial software, fully protected by copyright laws. Like other business owners, shareware authors expect to earn money for making their programs available. Paying for and registering a program also entitles you to support from the author and other benefits, as specified by him or her. Moreover, the more consumers who pay an author to use a program, the more likely the author will continue to improve it and to offer new programs. Q: How do shareware programs compare with other kinds of software? A: Consumers who purchase shareware programs receive a level of product support that exceeds what traditional software manufacturers deliver. Shareware users who need support often speak directly to the actual developer of the program, who is intimately familiar with how it operates and therefore can provide excellent technical support. Shareware authors often fix bugs in programs and add features quickly, based on feedback from users. There is a wide price range for shareware, as there is with software distributed through other channels. In general, many shareware programs cost less than other kinds of software, while some programs cost about the same as retail counterparts. Q: What do I receive when I pay for a shareware program, besides the use of the program? A: Typically, the same things you receive when you pay for other software: support by telephone, fax, computer bulletin board, and/or through online services such as America Online, CompuServe, and Microsoft Network. Many authors also send manuals, reference cards, and other printed materials, and may offer free upgrades. Every shareware program is different, so the version you purchase comes with different materials. Documentation files included with the program describe the benefits you receive by paying for and registering a particular shareware program. Q: What happens if I don't like a shareware program? A: You simply stop using the program, and remove it from your system. Since you have had the opportunity to try the program first before paying for it, you lose only the tiny amount of money you spent to download the program or to acquire it from a vendor or other source. Q: I ordered a shareware program from a catalog and paid for the disk. Why should I pay more now? A: Shareware vendors distribute shareware versions of programs, charging a small fee for the costs of disk duplication and advertising, plus a small profit. Most shareware authors allow this type of distribution so you'll have a chance to try their programs. However, none of the money paid to a shareware vendor goes to the author. If you try a shareware program, then continue to use it after the trial period, you must pay for and register the program. The same principal applies if you buy a shareware disk at a computer show or find a shareware program on a CD-ROM disc or at a store. Q: What types of shareware are available? A: All types, including games, word processing, real estate, personal finance, graphics, education, utilities, and host of others. Chances are that if you're looking for a program to perform a certain task, it's available as shareware. The lower costs of creating and distributing shareware programs allows developers to take risks in creating a wider variety of products than is available through traditional software marketing channels. In general, shareware authors offer four types of programs: those whose capabilities parallel software available in retail stores, but which are considerably less expensive; those which enhance or extend capabilities incorporated in popular software programs; those with functions that cannot be found in software sold in retail stores; and those that offer a radical new approach to performing a task. Q: How can I learn more about specific shareware programs? A: Try different programs! The beauty of shareware is that you can actually test a program's features before paying for it. Word of mouth also is an excellent source of information. As part of their software copyright, shareware authors encourage users to give copies of their programs to others to evaluate. Friends and colleagues help advertise a particular program when they pass it along to you. Your local computer user's group is also a rich source of information about shareware programs. Many computer magazines also review shareware programs. Many of these programs have been picked as the best in their class against software available at retail stores. Q: Does using shareware increase the chances of introducing a virus into my computer? A: The shareware industry has an excellent track record in providing virus-free software. Shareware authors, bulletin board and online service operators, as well as disk vendors, carefully scan programs for viruses before offering them to consumers. In fact, there have been many cases of viruses spread through shrink- wrapped software purchased in stores. So downloading a shareware program from a BBS (bulletin board system) or online service is probably safer than buying a disk in a store. Q: Where can I find shareware? A: Shareware can be found on BBSs, online services such as America Online, CompuServe, Microsoft Network, the Internet, as well as in catalogs published by shareware vendors. Programs can be downloaded directly from different areas on these online services, which include special sections and searching tools to help consumers locate specific shareware programs. For example, CompuServe users can GO PCFF (for PC shareware) or GO MACFF (for Macintosh shareware) to search for programs by keyword. America Online users can use the keyword QUICKFIND to search for programs. Every online service and BBS offers similar tools to help you find the shareware programs you need. On the Internet, World Wide Web sites such as those maintained by JCS Marketing (http://www.bestzips.com) and C/NET (http://www.shareware.com) offer excellent tools for locating and downloading shareware programs. In addition to making their programs available on BBSs and online services, shareware vendors and professional organizations like the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) put together CD-ROMs containing hundreds or even thousands of shareware programs. Computer user groups throughout the U.S. also offer libraries of shareware titles to members. You can even find shareware programs for sale in local computer stores, department stores, discount outlets, and even in supermarkets. Q: Why do software developers choose to market their programs through the shareware channel? A: Shareware is an efficient way to run a software business. Authors do not spend nearly as much money marketing, packaging, and advertising their products as do developers of software sold through traditional channels. Lower costs means shareware authors can concentrate on writing great programs, while often charging users less. Shareware authors also retain complete control over their programs -- a powerful incentive to programmers who have developed products from the beginning, and would rather see their fate determined by technical, rather than marketing, considerations. Shareware authors recognize that their programs have to be good. If they're not, consumers simply won't buy them. IBM and Microsoft are just two of an increasing number of software companies that have recognized these benefits of the shareware channel, and who have distributed "try before you buy" versions of products. Q: What is the Association of Shareware Professionals, and how does it benefit me as a consumer? A: The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) is an international trade organization comprised of over 1,500 shareware authors, vendors and online providers. Its members agree to uphold high standards of professionalism and to always deal fairly and courteously with their customers. The ASP logo on a shareware product means that product has been produced by an ASP member, has been thoroughly tested by him or her, contains complete documentation, and can be fully evaluated. In addition, the ASP maintains an Ombudsman service, which can help customers resolve any problems with ASP members.