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- June 5, 1988
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING TODO.EXE
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- YOU MUST SET THE CORRECT DATE IN ORDER
- TO UTILIZE THIS PROGRAM!
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- This disk contains the file TODO.EXE a simple "TO DO" list manager. Copy the
- program onto your hard disk into a subdirectory which is included in your PATH
- command (e.g. \DOS). (If you don't know which subdirectories are included in
- your PATH specification, just type PATH at the C> prompt.)
-
- Place this disk in drive A: and type COPY A:TODO.EXE C:\DOS (use any PATH
- subdirectory--\DOS is just an example).
-
- You may specify a name for your to do list file by including the name when
- invoking the program (e.g. TODO myfile). If you just type TODO the
- program will use a file called TODO.2DU. If you have used a previous version
- of TODO Version 2.0 or later, your file 'TODO.2DO' needs to be converted to
- the new file format. THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT ACCEPT DATA FILES FROM PREVIOUS
- VERSIONS. A file in the IBMSW Forum on Compuserve called TODOCV.ARC contains
- a conversion program. If you are still using a version of TODO prior to
- Version 2.0 you will have to re-enter your data.
-
- Now, from the C: prompt type TODO. The first time the program runs it will ask
- if you wish to create a new data file. The default data file is always created
- in the current subdirectory. You should be sure that the subdirectory you are
- working in is included in your PATH command. That way the program will be able
- to find the data file even if you invoke it from another subdirectory.
- If you specify a file name the program will create it in the current
- subdirectory unless you specify a subdirectory. Thereafter just type TODO (or
- TODO filename) to see your list. When the list is showing you may hit the F1
- key for help.
-
- It is recommended that you add TODO as the last line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
- You must not change the name of the program. Three other files are important
- to the operation of the program: TODO.CFG where your color selections and
- other options are stored, TODO.2DN where notes are stored and TODO.DUN where
- completed items are stored. You may have several data files; if you invoke
- TODO with the file name MYFILE for example, the program will automatically
- create files called MYFILE.2DU and MYFILE.2DN.
-
- Copyright 1987, 1988 by Art Hill
- 936 S. Kensington Ave.
- La Grange, IL 60525
- Compuserve ID 72307,3570
-
- This is not "free" software. (Not much worthwhile is free.) It is not "in the
- public domain". It is copyrighted and owned by me. The idea here is that you
- can try the software at no risk. Decide if you like it enough to continue
- using it. If you do, send me $25 to register your copy. I will send you
- instructions on how to remove the notices and reminders that appear.
-
- Send your $25 check to:
-
- Art Hill
- 936 S. Kensington Ave.
- La Grange, IL 60525
-
- Please note Version number 3.0. Also I'd like to know where you obtained the
- program. If you are a Compuserve subscriber please give me your ID so that I
- can send your instructions via EasyPlex.
-
- Volume discounts:
- Register 5 copies for $100
- 10 copies for $175
- 20 copies for $300
- or contact me for site license information.
-
- Availability of updates:
- -Latest version always available in the IBMSW forum on Compuserve
- -Thus far the Public (Software) Library has been carrying the program
- -Registered users can send $6 to me for latest version on disk OR send your
- own disk and $3 to cover postage and handling.
-
- What if you don't register? I have included what many people have written to
- say is a good gentle reminder to register. When you run the program I add an
- item to your TODO list to remind you to register. You can delete the item
- immediately so it doesn't muck up your list. Hopefully this will "nag" you
- without irritating you. When the program is finished, I display my
- commercial. If you register I tell you how to stop the reminders; that's
- all there is to it.
-
- Version 3.0 contains many new features:
- -Pop up calendar
- -Note space increased from 3 lines to 5.
- -View your "done" file (up to 2500 lines).
- -Optionally include or exclude notes from printing.
- -Tag items with the date and time you complete them.
- -New fields have been added. They are named WHO and TIME so that you can
- keep track of meeting times or who is responsible for an item. You can
- change the name of either field by hitting O for options.
- -Multiple sort options
- -More items - up to 399
- -More printing options - including date ranges
- -Confirm erase or delete so you don't do it accidentally.
- -End the program with ESCAPE or Q
-