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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Start here... ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Floppy-Copy Version 1.02
Copyright (C) 1993-1994 by Oliver Albrecht & Soenke Mumm, All Rights Reserved
Floppy-Copy is ShareWare!
Before you continue, please read the following sections:
Product Information
License Information
Ordering Information
Order Form
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1. Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Floppy-Copy Version 1.02
Copyright (C) 1993-1994 by Oliver Albrecht & Soenke Mumm, All Rights Reserved
Floppy-Copy is ShareWare!
The ShareWare-Version has all the features of the registered version, although
it will remind you, on startup, that it is unregistered. You may test it for 30
days and see for yourself if it suits your needs. If you wish to continue using
it after that testing-period, you must register. Read the sections License
Information and Ordering Information for details on how to register.
DISCLAIMER:
The authors can in no way be held responsible for any damage or loss whatsoever
caused by the use (or misuse) of this software. While reasonable precautions
have been taken to ensure that Floppy-Copy performs as specified, the user
assumes full responsibility for any damage or loss caused directly or
indirectly by using Floppy-Copy. No liability will be admitted for any damage
resulting from the use of this software.
Please send bug reports or suggested features to one of the following
addresses.
EMail:
Usenet: oliver_albrecht@sl.maus.de
FidoNet: Soenke Mumm 2:240/1006.4
or:
Oliver Albrecht
Grossenwiehe-Ost 5
D-24969 Grossenwiehe
Germany
License Information
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.2. License Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Non-registered users may test Floppy-Copy on a trial basis for the purpose of
determining whether it is suitable for their needs. This trial period is
limited to 30 days after which your license will expire. If you continue to use
Floppy-Copy after that period, you must register.
Non-registered copies may be used by any person or institution, as long as the
above conditions are met. Unregistered copies of Floppy-Copy may be passed on
to other individuals or institutions, as long as this is done free of charge,
without any cost for the recipient of Floppy-Copy. Floppy-Copy must be copied
in unmodified and complete form, including the installation routine and this
.INF file.
Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) may offer Floppy-Copy
for downloading by their users as long as the above conditions are met.
Distributors of public domain or ShareWare may distribute copies of Floppy-Copy
subject to the above conditions. Floppy-Copy may not be distributed in
conjunction with any other product, hardware or software!
Regular registration includes the following:
o Use of one copy of Floppy-Copy on one machine at a time.
o All future versions of Floppy-Copy can be turned into registered versions by
entering your personal registration-code!
Networking licenses include the following:
o Use of Floppy-Copy on more than one workstation at a time, provided you never
exceed the number of network licenses ordered.
o All future versions of Floppy-Copy can be turned into registered versions by
entering your personal registration-code!
The corporate license includes the following:
o Special build that includes the name of your company.
o You are granted the use of unlimited copies in your business!
o All future versions of Floppy-Copy are available to you at media/shipping
cost without further charge.
In any case, registration does not grant you the right to:
o Obtain any support whatsoever from the authors
o Any warranty or liability whatsoever.
Ordering Information
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.3. Ordering Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The regular registration comes either via disk or via registration-code only.
Please note that the medialess registration is a lot easier for us and a lot
cheaper for you. Your registration-code will register all future versions too,
so one registration grants you lifetime use of all versions of Floppy-Copy.
Volume discounts: (subtract percentage from reg. price below)
3 - 5 registrations: 15%
6 - 10 " : 20%
11 - 20 " : 30%
> 20 " : 40%
Network license discounts:
10 - 15 workstations : 35%
16 - 25 " : 45%
26 - 50 " : 60%
> 50 " : 65%
To register, fill out the form supplied below and send it, accompanied by
either a check or cash, to the address specified in the form.
Users outside Germany and the European Union: Please send either cash or checks
drawn on German banks and in Deutsch Marks. German banks charge outrageous fees
for foreign checks!
Order Form
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.4. Order Form ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
PRINT THIS ORDER FORM AND SEND IT TO:
Oliver Albrecht
Grossenwiehe-Ost 5
D-24969 Grossenwiehe
Germany
__ Floppy-Copy Registration(s) US$ 20.00 or DM 30.00 ______
(Registration code only)
__ Floppy-Copy Registration(s) US$ 30.00 or DM 50.00 ______
(3.5 inch disk)
__ Floppy-Copy Registration(s) US$ 20.00 or DM 30.00 ______
(Networking license)
__ Floppy-Copy Corporate License US$ 500.00 or DM 900.00 ______
(unlimited copies in your business)
% volume/networking discounts ______
Total ______
Name: ______________________________________________________
Company: ______________________________________________________
Tel: _____________________
Fax: _____________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
: ______________________________________________________
: ______________________________________________________
Country: ______________________________________________________
Date: _______________ Signature ____________________________
Major Features
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Major Features ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Here is a short list of major features in version 1.02 of Floppy-Copy:
o High-Speed read/write of diskettes
o entirely 32-bit PM
o multiple copies of a diskette/image
o image support
DiskImage/OS2Image
VMDISK
Packed
o optional read/write of used sectors only
o standard (fast) or extended verify to ensure data-integrity
o supports unformatted diskettes
o stand-alone quick-format
o generates unique serial numbers on each diskette
o if the "minimize to desktop" option is enabled, Floppy-Copy can be controlled
via icon
o advanced multithreading
o 2.X fast Semaphores
Upon startup, the unregistered version of Floppy-Copy displays the "Product
Information" dialog. Apart from that, the unregistered version is fully
functional and by no means restricted in any way.
The Main Screen
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. The Main Screen ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Features ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
o Last Message
This field contains valuable status information and keeps you up-to-date on
what's happening.
o Media
Select either a valid diskette drive or an image to read, write or
quick-format.
o Diskette in RAM
If a diskette or an image is ready for writing, label and type are shown.
Status information, e.g. current track and head, is also displayed during
copying.
o Read/Write
Click on these buttons to start reading or writing. During reads both buttons
will be disabled. The write button is enabled only when there is a complete
diskette in RAM.
o Stop
Select stop to immediately interrupt a read or write process.
o Q-Format
Click this button to quick-format a diskette. Quick-Format will erase all
data on the diskette.
Note: This only works with diskettes that have been previously formatted.
o The System Menu
Click on the diskette-icon in the top lefthand corner of the main window to
invoke the system menu. The system menu lets you control the program even if
it is minimized to the desktop. You can also open the options and product
information dialogs.
The Options Dialog
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. The Options Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Explanation of Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Verify Target
o Never
The target diskette will not be verified.
o Standard
The target diskette will be verified while it is written. Although this is a
bit slower than the previous option, it is recommended to always enable this
feature. This selection is default.
o Extended
After the writing process is finished, all tracks that have been written will
be read again and compared with the diskette in memory. This might be a bit
safer than standard verify, but it also is slower.
Format Target
o Never
Unformatted diskettes will not be formatted by Floppy-Copy and thus not be
written.
o If necessary
If unformatted media is detected, Floppy-Copy will format the diskette during
the process of writing. Although this does take some time, it is very fast
compared with regular formatting of diskettes via OS/2's format. This is the
default selection.
o Always
All diskettes will be formatted while writing. Enabling this option is
normally not necessary.
Image type
o Packed
Diskette images will be packed using a proprietary packing algorithm. This
decreases the size of the image and facilitates distribution via up- or
download.
o VMDISK
The image created by Floppy-Copy will be compatible to the VMDISK format.
OS/2 uses this format to create bootable DOS-VDM images.
o DiskImage
Images will be in DiskImage format. This is a widely used format which can
also be read by several other disk-imaging programs. This is the default
selection.
Type of Read/Write
o Read & Write all sectors on diskette
The entire diskette will be read into memory and all tracks will be written,
whether used or not used. This is the default selection.
o Read & Write only used sectors on diskette
Only used tracks will be read/written from/to diskette. If the diskette is
only partially used, this option will lead to a significant speed increase
when reading and writing diskettes.
Warning Messages
o Warn if target contains data
When attempting to write onto a diskette that is not empty, this will
generate a message asking for a confirmation.
o Warn if disk was not changed after read
Floppy-Copy will try to detect whether the diskette in RAM is identical with
the diskette in the drive. If so, you will be asked to confirm that it will
be written to.
o Warn if target type might be incompatible
Floppy-Copy provides minimal support for copying diskettes onto diskettes of
greater capacity, provided the target has been previously formatted. If this
warning is enabled, you will be asked to confirm your selection and
Floppy-Copy will try to perform the requested action.
o Show additional window on fatal errors
Displays an additional popup-window if an unrecoverable error occurs.
SAVE will permanently store the new settings. TEMPORARY will keep the new
settings active only during this session.