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- Mod-A-Log
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- Freeware Demo Version
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- Programmed in 100% Pure Assembly
- Copyright 1992 by: Mark Wallaert
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- Mod-A-Log:
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- With the proliferation of Soundtracker/Noisetracker programs that
- have stormed into the ST market lately MOD files have rapidly become a hot
- file for collecting and trading. If you've never heard a MOD file, go find
- yourself a player and a couple of songs and see what you have been missing.
- The quality of sound from these on an ST (or better yet, STe) is definitely
- worth a listen. There are literally thousands of different songs out there
- covering just about every type of music you could want (and if they don't
- cover it, you can always make some yourself). However keeping track of your
- collection, not to mention trying to get a list made to show others, is no
- simple task. Well, until now that is. Mod-A-Log will take care of the worst
- parts of it for you and makes weeding out duplicates a breeze.
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- Mod-A-Log will search for files with the extension .MOD. Each time
- it finds a file it will note the file name and size then open the file and
- read the song name stored within. This information will be stored to a list.
- It will do this for each MOD file found, one file per line. This is an easy
- way to catalog and update your collection of songs as well as making a list
- to trade with others. The three fields of information (file name, file size,
- song name) make finding duplicate files with different names much easier.
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- A file called MOSHBIT.TXT should have been included. This is a
- sample output file generated by Mod-A-Log and includes a list of all the
- MOD files available on the Mosh Bit (though the file area grows almost
- daily). This will show you how output from the program will look.
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- The Workings:
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- Mod-A-Log has been made as straight forward and self explanatory as
- possible (who reads the docs anyway right?). After you have been presented
- with the title info, the next step is simply to use the file selector and
- point out where you want the program to look for Soundtracker/Noisetracker
- files. Change the path to where yours are and click OK. The program only
- recognizes files that have an .MOD extension, if you have any MOD.xxx files
- they will have to be renamed for the program to recognize them. You will see
- the information for each file being printed to screen as it finds them (what
- you see is what you get, not bad eh?). After all of the .MOD files in that
- directory have been cataloged you will be prompted if you want to search
- another directory, the default is yes. If so you will get the file selector
- again to choose the new path.
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- When you are done cataloging your Soundtracker files (or if you've
- reached the demo limit/filled the buffer) you will be asked to specify the
- output file to save your list. You will be presented with the file selector
- again so you can choose where the file is placed and what you want to name
- your list. Mod-A-Log will check to see if a file with the name you entered
- already exists. If it doesn't find one the file will be created. If it does
- find a file with the same name you will be asked if you wish to append to
- the file (use this to update your list) or reset the file (note: this will
- destroy the old file and create a new one), the default is append. If you
- have a file that you don't want to alter or lose, cancel will exit the
- program so your file isn't destroyed.
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- When you are completely finished Mod-A-Log will present you with a
- summary showing how many files it has cataloged this session and the total
- size of all of those files added together.
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- Something is Wrong:
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- If you have any trouble or find something wrong, please contact me
- either by e-mail or a letter and let me know whats wrong. I recommend trying
- different auto-folder/desk-accessory setups to see if theres a conflict with
- something. If you manage to track down an incompatibility I'd appreciate the
- information. I do plan to continue supporting and upgrading the program as
- well as working on a few more ideas I have <grin>.
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- Disclaimer:
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- While I've done my best to produce the smallest, fastest, and most
- stable code possible, I certainly don't claim to be the perfect programmer.
- If you decide to use this program, you do so at your own risk. This program
- has been extensively tested. But that was on my setup, not yours, and things
- can still slip past. The programmer cannot be held responsible for any error
- or loss that may have occurred through use of this program.
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- Registration:
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- The Demo version of Mod-A-Log is Freeware. It may be distributed at
- will providing the documentation and program are included together and that
- neither is altered in any way.
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- The demo version has a limit of 20 files. If it fills your need then
- feel free to use it and enjoy. If you decide to become a registered user you
- will be mailed a disk containing your own personalized version of Mod-A-Log
- with no limits placed upon the program and author support. Feel free to send
- any comments or suggestions you feel might improve the program as well.
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- You can register by sending $7.00 (U.S.) Check or Money Order (NO cash),
- payable to:
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- Mark Wallaert
- 2720 N.E. 116th ST.
- Vancouver, WA. 98686 USA
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- Please allow time for personal checks to clear. Money orders and certified
- checks will be processed immediately (and are preferred).
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- I can also be contacted through electronic mail at these addresses
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- The Mosh Bit BBS - FNet #648
- 1200 - 14,400 baud HST Dual Standard
- (206) 574-1531
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- M.WALLAERT on GEnie
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- P.S. While you're at it, send me a list of your MOD files as well!!
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