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Read Me file for Navstar 1.1
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Included files on disk/in archive:
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descript.doc: description of Navstar which I post on BBS's when
I upload Navstar
navstar.doc : documentation for Navstar; ready to be printed out
on an ascii line printer.
navinst.exe : installation program for Navstar 1.1
navstar.exe : Navstar 1.1 executable
ccd.com : Command line change directory command, similar
interface as the 'jumpdir' function is Navstar
nvshell.com : Shell program to allow Navstar to be used and occupy
a mere 7k of RAM
data.nav : sample setup data file for Navstar
history.nav : history of Navstar's development; somewhat humorous.
********** MUST READ **************
liscense.nav: copy of liscense agreement from documentation
register.nav: copy of registration form from documentation
read.me : this file
New Features in version 1.1
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Several things have been added/changed in Navstar with the release
of version 1.1. The principle changes include:
'E'dit attribute: moved to Control A
TAB Key: no longer marks; now responds exactly as CtrlS, invoking the
Text Search function
'I'nfo: moved to the 'K'eys & extensions key
'T'ime & 'F'ree space: now incorporated into 'I'nformation key
Jumpdir function: This is the principal addition to the package. By
hitting the 'J' key, Navstar prompts for a text string. It then scans
its internal directory entry list for matches, and does one of two
things. If there is but one match, it changes to that directory. If
there are multiple matches, the user is allowed to choose from the list
of matches. This is a super-useful function; see the history file and
manual for details.
Control-J: This updates the jump information table; it does so by
invoking 'CCD' with the -r option.
'I'nformation key: This key displays the current time, date, max # of
files, directories, and other useful info.
Insert key: now toggles marking mode. When this mode is active, every
entry over which the cursor passes is marked.
Inclusion of the CCD program. This program is a command-line version
of the Jumpdir function. It also provides some useful configuration
information, and manages the on-disk list of directory entries.
Addition of the NVSHELL shell. This allows Navstar to consume only 7k
when running other programs, with the loss of a small bit of speed, as
Navstar becomes more disk intensive.
Several people have noted that Navstar is the ideal shell
for use on portables; its small size is a big plus. Additionally,
with its key definitions, it allows the user to set up an easy to
use menu-like system.
Contacting the Author:
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Feel free to contact me about any problems, suggestions, or just
plain discussions concerning Navstar. Use either this address:
Christopher R. S. Schanck
364 W. Lane Ave #635
Columbus OH 43201
or
(614)-421-7051
or, on Internet
schanck@cis.ohio-state.edu
Thanks; together the Shareware concept will prevail over big business!!!