Shareware Grab Bag/Shareware Grab Bag.iso/090/iswsigb1.arc/ISWSIGB1.CAT

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[74666,511]
HWSUM.ARC/binary          11-Jun-87 23867              Accesses: 5

    Keywords: DL DIRECTORY SUMMARY BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS COMBINED

    One-line descriptions of files in DL's 1 thru 7 as of June 1, 1987. Updates
    (including separate change file) are prepared approximately monthly.  If
    you want all the summaries, you may find it easier to download this file.
    If you only want some of the summaries, you can download files HWDLx.DES in
    your favorite DL's.  This binary file must be downloaded with a protocol.
    (SysOp Note:  Not a new file for June. Re-uploaded to correct a minor
    header error)



[70320,107]
TPL.ARC/binary            10-Jun-87 53376              Accesses: 2

    Keywords: DES ENCRYPTION SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS

    TPL.ARC contains Ver 4.02 of the Private Line (tm) dated June 5, 1987, a
    DES file encryption utility which is a full software implementation of the
    Data Encryption Standard published by the National Bureau of Standards.
    This program is ShareWare and requires a $30 Registration Fee after
    evaluation. -Upl by Surry Everett.



[70320,107]
TPL.DES                   10-Jun-87 1215               Accesses: 3

    Keywords: DES ENCRYPTION SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS

    TPL.DES is a description of TPL.ARC and changes contained in Version 4.02.
    The primary change is an addition of a routine to check compliance with the
    Data Encryption Standard published by the National Bureau of Standards.
    This program is ShareWare and, though not copy protected, requires a $30
    registration fee after evaluation.  TPL.ARC contains documentation.  -Upl
    by Surry Everett.








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[72770,2722]
PURCH.ARC/binary          10-Jun-87 99072              Accesses: 3

    Keywords: BYXBE SHAREWARE PURCHASE ORDERS PURCHASES BUSINESS DATABASE TURBO
    PASCAL

    Purchase Order System (Ver 1.8).  Maintains a complete Vendor List.  Allows
    entry of purchase orders.  User may Edit or Delete any Order before
    Finalize. Print Purchase Orders, then finalize to outstanding file.  Keeps
    track of all outstanding Purchases.  Print reports of all Outstanding or
    Cleared purchases by Account Number, Vendor Number, or Purchase Order
    Number.  Select reports are also available.  Shareware Program ($45.00).
    Register if you use.



[70040,645]
MAILDA.ARC/binary         09-Jun-87 57216              Accesses: 6

    Keywords: WORD PROCESSING WORDSTAR WS WS4 MAIL MERGE

    MAILDATA is a utility that will allow you to maintain files to be used for
    mail merge with the MicroPro family of word processors as well as any
    others that use the WordStar format.  Need DOS 2.0 or newer.  Unarc with
    ARC-E/ARC/PKXARC or similar unarc program.  Uploaded by Author - Paul Mayer
    - 70040,645. Shareware.



[70137,3244]
ET11.ARC/binary           09-Jun-87 2944               Accesses: 38

    Keywords: TIMER PERFORMANCE

    Version 1.10 of ET.COM allows user to time the execution of a .COM or .EXE
    program.  This version screens non executable files and batch files from
    being tested.  Error message handling has been improved, and the .DOC file
    contains unique usage information.  Written by Bruce Gavin








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[70265,410]
BBSALE.ARC/binary         09-Jun-87 264448             Accesses: 3

    Keywords: MARKETING SALES LEADS PROSPECTS LETTERS LABELS QUOTING TICKLER
    ADVERTISING

    PC MARKETING TOOL. A direct mail(letters+labels); tickler letter; lead
    source analysis; price quoting; thank you letter; advertising/promotion
    cost effectiveness system. Combine/organize business cards, client lists,
    address books, etc. Tele-Market to Sales Leads. Announce new
    products/services. Flexi-Sort & Flexi-Report allows sorting and printing
    any item in the data base. BELLRINGER allows you to identify letters
    requiring special attention. Demo version, limited to 200 records.



[74216,264]
MAKERE.COM/binary         09-Jun-87 1920               Accesses: 101

    Keywords: ASCII TYPE CONVERT DOS

    Makeread converts Ascii files into .COM files of the same name. Use
    COM file to display (with PgUp,PgDn,Down Arrow) instead of DOS type
    command. Type MAKEREAD<ret> for directions. Version 1.5 corrects some bugs
    in prior versions. Download with a protocol as MAKEREAD.COM.





[76067,3744]
FILEUT.ARC/binary         09-Jun-87 147206             Accesses: 6

    Keywords: FILES RANDOM ACCESS UTILITY DBASE EDITOR RECORD MARKER

    This arcfile contains a set of file utilities for the IBM PC run from a
    single menu.  Included are: checking record markers on random access files,
    changing random access files to a form compatible with dBASE (SDF), a text
    editor, a way of making global changes to file regardless of size, plus an
    online help screen.  Download with a Protcol.  Unpack with ARC-E.








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[76117,1453]
MINX11.ARC/binary         09-Jun-87 25466              Accesses: 3

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES

    MINIX source code fixes as of June 9, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: device drivers: serial port driver (crude but working); file
    system: signal handling; kernel: process dump on F1 key commands; library
    addition: calloc(); new command: printenv; fix to rmdir. Prepared by Tom
    Poindexter.



[76555,454]
PAMPH1.ARC/binary         09-Jun-87 39296              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: PAMPHLET BOOK BOOKLET LASER LASERJET PRINTING PRINT

    Pamphlet version 1.1 will print a pamphlet of your text, source or doc
    files on a HP LaserJet printer. Prints in landscape mode and prints 4 pages
    per sheet of paper. Pagination is calculated by the program so that the
    sheets need only be stapled in the middle and folded into a small boolket.
    Version 1.1 has improved the title page, provides better page numbering
    visibility and proves an option for widening the center margin for hole
    punching. Source available on registration.



[70047,744]
PC-DRA.ARC/binary         08-Jun-87 92288              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: PC-DRAFT GRAPHICS DRAW PAINT CGA SHAREWARE

    New (Release 3) of PC-Draft I drafting, drawing, charting program. Drawings
    up to 2 screens wide by 3 1/2 high (1280 x 700 pixels). Supports IBM
    graphics, Epson & HP LaserJet+ compatible printers. Draw circles, lines,
    boxes, shaded rectangles; line, bar, pie graphs; create your own fill
    patterns; cut/paste objects; graphic keyboard macros. Requires 256K & CGA.
    Demo, not all features are enabled in this version. Read PC-DRA.INF for
    full information. DL viw protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.









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[70047,744]
PC-DRA.INF/binary         08-Jun-87 5376               Accesses: 34

    Keywords: PC-DRAFT GRAPHICS DRAW CGA PAINT SHAREWARE INFO

    This text file describes more fully the contents of PC-DRA(FT).ARC Download
    this file first to see if the larger file is what you want. New release 3
    has better Mouse support, Undo function, support for IBM dot matrix printer
    commands. Also included is a description of the registered user version:
    PC-Draft II, and how to get your copy.




[74216,264]
QUERY.ARC/binary          08-Jun-87 3584               Accesses: 64

    Keywords: BATCH ASCII TEXT

    QUERY can be used in creating batch files. QUERY accepts any Ascii text
    file as input and creates a .COM file of the same name. When invoked, it
    displays text and waits for keyboard input, which is returned for testing
    via DOS IF ERRORLEVEL. Download with a protocol as QUERY.ARC.



[72307,3311]
MCX.ARC/binary            07-Jun-87 20608              Accesses: 35

    Keywords: FINANCE MORTGAGE PRESENT FUTURE VALUE TAX TELEMACUS

    This program contains four windows:  1.  Compute monthly payment from
    mortgage amount;  2.  Convert a monthly payment to a mortgage amount;  3.
    Compute the present value of an amount;  4.  Compute the future value of an
    amount.  Also computes first year tax write off (interest on mortgage
    amount). Garry J. Vass  [72307,3311]



[72307,3311]
TBC.ARC/binary            07-Jun-87 22784              Accesses: 11

    Keywords: FINANCE TREASURY TBILL TBILLS YIELD TELEMACUS

    T-Bill calculator provides a highly-specialized program for calculating
    Bond Equivalent Yield, Discount Value, and Total Return for T-Bill
    Transactions.  CGA/EGA required.  Expertise in T-Bills recommended. Garry
    J. Vass  [72307,3311]








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[74017,2152]
CCNEWS.ARC/binary         07-Jun-87 5923               Accesses: 19

    Keywords: CIVIL ENGINEER SURVEYOR SHAREWARE PUBLIC DOMAIN

    CCNEWS is a monthly newsletter which lists sources of public domain and
    shareware programs for civil engineers and land surveyors.  Included are
    government-sponsored sources, private libraries, and electronic bulletin
    boards.



[72067,3427]
CARDTR.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 73088              Accesses: 18

    Keywords: IBM MSDOS FINANCIAL CREDIT TURBO-PASCAL

    CardTrak.Arc composed with ARC 5.1.  CardTrak.Arc contains four files:
    CardTrak.Com,  CardHelp.Doc,  Z-Filer.Trk,  and PrintDoc.Bat.  CardTrak.Com
    is a full featured simple interest loan calculator geared to the analysis
    of credit/bank cards.  CardHelp.Doc is an ASCII file which is the guide to
    CardTrak.Com, print CardHelp.Doc with PrintDoc.Bat.  Z-Filer.Trk is a demo
    file for CardTrak.Com.  Supports color or monochrome.



[73230,1446]
VEHMTC.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 50299              Accesses: 19

    Keywords: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULER

    Version 2.0 of VEHMTC. VEHMTC is a vehicle maintenance scheduler and
    worksheet.  Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.



[73327,1744]
SYSCON.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 74465              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: UTILITIES DOS FILE MANAGEMENT BA

    SYSCON.EXE is a file management program that allows you to menu drive your
    system.  It can hold up to 30 programs which can easily be changed and
    updated from a screen menu.  SYSCONTR.EXE also allows you to perform
    routine DOS functions easily without having to memorize command syntax. The
    enclosed BRUN20.EXE must be placed in the same directory as SYSCON.EXE.
    (SysOp Note: Shareware.  No documentation.  Documentation provided upon
    registration)








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[74076,3700]
123-CK.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 21843              Accesses: 28

    Keywords: 123 LOTUS V1A CHECKBOOK TEMPLATE MACRO RECONCILE

    123 V1A (and compatible) checkbook template. Reconciles and uses macros to
    carry-over for a new ledger (use <ALT><N>). Instructions included as text
    on template.  If you have suggestions/improvements, drop me a line.
    -------> Mike Painter 74076,3700



[76606,671]
SUB.ARC/binary            06-Jun-87 55808              Accesses: 38

    Keywords: SUB V3.2 HARD-DISK SEARCH FILES SUB-DIRECTORIES DOS COMMANDS
    MODULA-2

    Sub v3.2: An advanced "WhereIs" and "WhatToDo" program. Search for multiple
    file(s) on drive(s) down from any directory (eg: "SUB CD:\*.COM+*.EXE").
    Can apply DOS functions (copy, delete, move, rename, type or change
    attributes) to files found. Search according to files date, size or
    attributes (r-o, hid., system, arc, etc). Sum *total* bytes for given
    files. User supported. Sources in Logitech's Modula-2 available. Binary
    file, download via protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.



[76606,671]
SUBA.ARC/binary           06-Jun-87 45568              Accesses: 19

    Keywords: SUBA V1.1 HARD-DISK SEARCH ARC FILES SUB-DIRECTORIES WHEREIS
    MODULA-2

    SubA v1.1: An advanced "WhereIs" program. Search in *.ARC files.  Search
    for multiple file(s) on drive(s) down from any directory (eg: to list all
    executable files on C: and D: "SUBA CD:\*.COM+*.EXE"). Search according to
    files date, size or attributes (r-o, hid., system, arc, etc). Sum *total*
    bytes for given files (seperate sum for normal and arced files). User
    supported. Sources in Logitech's Modula-2 available. Binary file, download
    via protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.








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[76625,2552]
EXTOL2.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 64000              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: CAI CAL COMPUTER-AIDED-LEARNING COMPUTER-AIDED-INSTRUCTION
    EDUCATION

    Latest version of PC computer language designed for computer-aided
    instruction.  Should replace EXTOL version 1.0 and EXTOL version 2.0 .



[76656,2625]
MAINTA.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 29824              Accesses: 31

    Keywords: SERVICE MAINTENANCE TRACK ACTIVITY BILLING EXPENSE SERVICE CALL
    EQUIPMENT


     =====The Ultimate Mantenance and Service Call Activity Tracking
    System!===== 100% Menu Driven: easy to use! *  Everything is ON-LINE! Fast
    search capability  * Rolodex features *  Appointments & graphics Tickler
    File   *  Billings/Expense reports * Used for any service or repair
    business * 1,000,000,000 records per file; Graphics, Free-form search,
    Rolodex features, Customize all Screens, Reports! ==FILES:  MAINTA26.ARC,
    MAINTB26.ARC, MAINTC26.ARC, MAINTD26.ARC(doc)==



[76656,2625]
MAINTB.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 159616             Accesses: 21

    Keywords: SERVICE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY TRACK BILLING EXPENSE SERVICE CALL
    EQUIPMENT

    =====The Ultimate Mantenance and Service Call Activity Tracking
    System!===== 100% Menu Driven: easy to use! * Everything is ON-LINE!  Fast
    search capability * Rolodex features * Appointments & graphics Tickler File
    * Billings/Expense reports * Used for any service or repair business *
    1,000,000,000 records per file; Graphics, Free-form search, Rolodex
    features, Customize all Screens, Reports! ==FILES: MAINTA26.ARC,
    MAINTB26.ARC, MAINTC26.ARC, MAINTD26.ARC(doc)==








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[76656,2625]
MAINTC.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 83200              Accesses: 21

    Keywords: SERVICE MAINTENANCE TRACK ACTIVITY BILLING EXPENSE SERVICE CALL
    EQUIPMENT

    =====The Ultimate Mantenance and Service Call Activity Tracking
    System!===== 100% Menu Driven: easy to use! * Everything is ON-LINE!  Fast
    search capability * Rolodex features * Appointments & graphics Tickler File
    * Billings/Expense reports * Used for any service or repair business *
    1,000,000,000 records per file; Graphics, Free-form search, Rolodex
    features, Customize all Screens, Reports! ==FILES: MAINTA26.ARC,
    MAINTB26.ARC, MAINTC26.ARC, MAINTD26.ARC(doc)==



[76656,2625]
MAINTD.ARC/binary         06-Jun-87 90368              Accesses: 21

    Keywords: SERVICE MAINTENANCE TRACK ACTIVITY BILLING EXPENSE SERVICE CALL
    EQUIPMENT


     =====The Ultimate Mantenance and Service Call Activity Tracking
    System!===== 100% Menu Driven: easy to use! *  Everything is ON-LINE! Fast
    search capability  * Rolodex features *  Appointments & graphics Tickler
    File   *  Billings/Expense reports * Used for any service or repair
    business * 1,000,000,000 records per file; Graphics, Free-form search,
    Rolodex features, Customize all Screens, Reports! ==FILES:  MAINTA26.ARC,
    MAINTB26.ARC, MAINTC26.ARC, MAINTD26.ARC(doc)==



[71565,1001]
BOSS02.ARC/binary         05-Jun-87 28837              Accesses: 72

    Keywords: WINDOWS LATTICE MICROSOFT COMPUTER INNOVATIONS CI86 DATALIGHT C
    BORLAND SHAREWA

    The Window BOSS - Revision 06.04.87.  44 Page DOC file. Related files
    BOSS01.ARC, BOSS.INF, BOSS.HST. Download using XMODEM protocol. Unpack with
    ARC-E or ARC. (8-bit). -Phil Mongelluzzo-








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[72057,1542]
UNPACK.ARC/binary         05-Jun-87 7856               Accesses: 29

    Keywords: MACPAINT PACKIT UNPACKIT .PIT ARC520

    I haven't seen this file up here yet so I thought I would upload it.  What
    it does is 'unpack' MacIntosh files (like MacPaint) that have been packed
    with a MacIntosh program called PACKIT.  These files usually have the
    extension of '.PIT'.  I hope someone besides myself has a use for this
    program.  Enjoy!



[72770,2722]
CHURCH.ARC/binary         05-Jun-87 83456              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SHAREWARE RELIGION PASCAL DATABASE CHURCH
    MANAGEMENT

    Church Membership System (Version 1.8).  Shareware Program $45.00 (V 1.8
    corrects several "Print Bugs" that were found)
    System allows user to input, modify, delete, or browse church membership
    records.  Keeps track of Sunday School Records.  Print Class or department
    rolls.  Print Membership labels.  Much more....
    Requirements:  Dos 2.0 or higher, 128K memory, Hard disk recommended.
    Shareware:  Register if you use.



[74000,225]
PLANET.ARC/binary         05-Jun-87 59904              Accesses: 102

    Keywords: PLANETS ASTRONOMY

    PLANETS VERSION 3.4 uses the CGA graphic mode to show the position of the
    Sun, Moon, Planets, and Halley's comet in skyview, star view, and orbital
    view. The moons of each of the planets is shown in orbital view. Forward or
    backward motion is activated with the + or - key.








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[76117,1453]
MINX10.ARC/binary         05-Jun-87 22098              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES

    MINIX source code fixes as of June 4, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: device drivers: tty.c for CGA's without vertical retrace waits,
    tty.c for Tandy 1000, xt_wini.c for Xebec controller; enhancements to ls.c;
    sh5.c missing last lines from AT disk set; combining root and boot disks;
    library puts() function. Prepared by Tom Poindexter.



[71355,470]
KD327.ARC/binary          04-Jun-87 169089             Accesses: 62

    Keywords: GRAPHICS DRAW CAD SLIDES SLIDESHOW PAINT MOUSE PC-KEY-DRAW

    PC-KEY-DRAW, v 3.27, is one of the most powerful graphics programs
    available for the IBM PC and compatibles. PC-KEY-DRAW is can be used by
    anyone and everyone. Includes many features. Its ability to create symbol
    libraries is ideal for the electrical engineer or the architect.  Mouse
    support. Shareware. Abbreviated docs included; full docs upon registration.



[71565,1001]
BOSS.HST                  04-Jun-87 10548              Accesses: 49

    Keywords: WINDOWS LATTICE MICROSOFT COMPUTER INNOVATIONS CI86 DATALIGHT C
    BORLAND SHAREWA

    Change history of The Window BOSS, a windowing function library for
    Lattice, Microsoft, Datalight, Borland, and Computer Innovations "C".
    Related files: BOSS01.ARC, BOSS02.ARC, BOSS.INF. Revision 06.04.87 - Upl:
    Phil Mongelluzzo



[71565,1001]
BOSS.INF                  04-Jun-87 1349               Accesses: 90

    Keywords: WINDOWS LATTICE MICROSOFT COMPUTER INNOVATIONS CI86 DATALIGHT C
    BORLAND SHAREWA

    Quick overview of The Window BOSS, a windowing function library for
    Lattice, Microsoft, Datalight, Borland, and Computer Innovations "C".
    Related files: BOSS01.ARC, BOSS02.ARC, BOSS.HST. Revision 06.04.87. - Upl:
    Phil Mongelluzzo





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[71565,1001]
BOSS01.ARC/binary         04-Jun-87 165800             Accesses: 50

    Keywords: WINDOWS LATTICE MICROSOFT COMPUTER INNOVATIONS CI86 DATALIGHT C
    BORLAND SHAREWA

    The Window BOSS - Revision 06.04.87.  Related files BOSS02.ARC, BOSS.INF,
    BOSS.HST. This archive is the contains the support and library files for
    the Lattice, Microsoft, Datalight, Borland, and Computer Innovations
    compilers. A fourty three page reference manual is contained in BOSS02.ARC.
    Download using XMODEM protocol. Unpack with ARC-E or ARC. (8-bit). -Phil
    Mongelluzzo-



[73210,2531]
DMP.ARC/binary            04-Jun-87 17587              Accesses: 111

    Keywords: PRINT PRINTER SPOOL SPOOLER DISK TSR EMS

    General purpose printer controller including disk spooling to any DOS disk.
    TSR - uses 10.5K of system memory. Serial port output optional. OK with
    other TSR's except spoolers. Control code conversion, tab expansion, other
    options. Version 1.01. Replaces DMP100.ARC.



[75776,151]
BACKST.ARC/binary         04-Jun-87 4992               Accesses: 117

    Keywords: FILE BACKUP STATUS ARCHIVE

    This program tells the backup status of all the files on your hard disk. It
    shows the number of bytes and files that have not been backed up (ie. what
    you would loose if your disk crashed).  Put it in your AUTOEXEC file as a
    daily reminder!  No shareware, just good old-fashioned free software. ARC
    includes executable and docs.  Upl/Author Ed Ross



[71320,3627]
123FAI.TXT                03-Jun-87 6399               Accesses: 46

    Keywords: 1-2-3 ADD IN REPORT

    A report from the recent Lotus 1-2-3 add-in fair in San Francisco.








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[72245,1553]
CHARS.ARC/binary          03-Jun-87 13568              Accesses: 36

    Keywords: CHARACTERS CHARS HEX HEXIDECIMAL DECIMAL ASCII DISPLAY

    This program will display all 256 chars and their hex and decimal values.
    Page or scroll though display, or type a key to move cursor to that
    character's display.  Written by Jon Wind 70167,3444.



[70007,1212]
DELDUP.ARC/binary         02-Jun-87 15488              Accesses: 57

    Keywords: DELETE DUPLICATE FILES UTILITY

    DELDUPE deletes duplicate, older or similiar files within two directories.
    Includes ASM source.



[73657,1635]
LSTDIR.ARC/binary         02-Jun-87 3823               Accesses: 63

    Keywords: LASTDIR PATH BATCH FILE DOS ENVIRONMENT DRIVE

    This ARC file unpacks into LASTDIR.ASM and LASTDIR.COM, which inserts two
    variables into the DOS environment: LAST [which contains the current path]
    and LASTDRV [which contains the current drive].  These variables can then
    be used in *batch* files to return to a previous directory.  Will not work
    in a shell. Docs in ASM.  Free program. Author: Ken Hipple 74076,2331
    Upload: Conrad Smith 73657,1635



[74666,511]
COMSUM.ARC/binary         02-Jun-87 16218              Accesses: 127

    Keywords: DL DIRECTORY SUMMARY BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS COMBINED

    One-line descriptions of files in IBM Communications Forum (GO IBMCOM) DL's
    1 thru 7 as of June 1, 1987.  Updates (including separate change file) are
    prepared approximately monthly.  If you want all the summaries, you may
    find it easier to download this file.  Summaries of these individual IBMCOM
    DL's are their own DL under the name COMDLx.DES.  This binary file must be
    downloaded with a protocol.  (This is a duplicate of COMSUM.ARC in DL0 of
    IBMCOM.)








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[74666,511]
NEWSUM.ARC/binary         02-Jun-87 19708              Accesses: 93

    Keywords: DL DIRECTORY SUMMARY BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS COMBINED

    One-line descriptions of files in IBM New Users Forum (GO IBMNEW) DL's 1
    thru 9 as of June 1, 1987.  Updates (including separate change file) are
    prepared approximately monthly.  If you want all the summaries, you may
    find it easier to download this file.  Summaries of these individual IBMNEW
    DL's are their own DL under the name NEWDLx.DES.  This binary file must be
    downloaded with a protocol.  (This is a duplicate of NEWSUM.ARC in DL0 of
    IBMNEW.)



[74666,511]
SWCHG.MAY                 02-Jun-87 13427              Accesses: 174

    Keywords: DL DIRECTORY SUMMARY BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE CHANGE

    One-line descriptions of files in DL's 1 thru 8 are in those DL's.  They
    are now current as of June 1, 1987.  This file contains the changes in
    those summaries from the previous versions (which were current as of May 1)
    to the new versions.  If you have the earlier versions, this file may be
    useful to you.  If you do not have the earlier versions, you will need to
    pick up the current full summaries SWDLx.DES or SWSUM.ARC in DL0.  This is
    an ASCII file which can be Read and captured.



[74666,511]
SWSUM.ARC/binary          02-Jun-87 70072              Accesses: 216

    Keywords: DL DIRECTORY SUMMARY BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS COMBINED

    One-line descriptions of files in DL's 1 thru 8 as of June 1, 1987.
    Updates (including separate change file) are prepared approximately
    monthly.  If you want all the summaries, you may find it easier to download
    this file.  If you only want some of the summaries, you can download files
    SWDLx.DES in your favorite DL's.  This binary file must be downloaded with
    a protocol.








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[75136,3470]
QSRCH.ARC/binary          02-Jun-87 50688              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: FAST BIBLE SEARCH QSEARCH FIND

    QSEARCH V1.1 TRYWARE VERSION of a FAST BIBLE SEARCH program being offered
    as an incentive to sign up new subscribers to the Informed Christian
    Network. This version is a demo and works only with Romans, but all other
    features work. QSEARCH searches unprocessed textfiles at 35k+ per sec.
    Features case and case insensitive searches, direct results to a file,
    high-lighting of finds, and a menu selection of Books to search.  Download
    with Xmodem. Unpack with ARC-E. UPL by authors



[75776,151]
OVERHD.ARC/binary         02-Jun-87 20096              Accesses: 91

    Keywords: TSR CPU OVERHEAD TIMING BENCHMARK

    This program helps to determine the amount of CPU overhead due to the TSR's
    you have installed.  It does this by executing a lot of CPU intensive tasks
    and reporting the elapsed time.  The test ran in 25 seconds on my AT.  But
    with a well-know keyboard macro and 'productivity aid' installed the SAME
    program took 34 seconds!!  That's a third longer becuase the TSR's are
    eating clock ticks.  ARC includes executable, MSC 4.0 source and docs.
    Upl/Author Ed Ross.



[76505,2315]
CAPRN.ARC/binary          02-Jun-87 1891               Accesses: 18

    Keywords: CTRLALT PRINTER CHOICE

    Form for CTRLALT users to fill in if they want support for any printers
    besides IBM Graphics/Epson MX/IBM Proprinter in version 2.0 of ctrlalt.
    Thanks to those supplying information.








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[76703,750]
BB.ARC/binary             02-Jun-87 150824             Accesses: 54

    Keywords: EDITOR EDIT PROGRAM PROGRAMMING SHAREWARE BLACKBEARD

    Blackbeard version 7.25 is a shareware ($20) programming editor from James
    Powers that does just about anything you could ask of a programing editor.
    Extensive word processing facilities, edit up to 10 files in 10 windows,
    edit files larger than memory, print formatting program, lots of on-line
    help and macros. I consider it to be an excellent value. See BB.NEW for
    changes from prior versions.



[76703,750]
BB.NEW                    02-Jun-87 5796               Accesses: 85

    Keywords: BLACKBEARD EDITOR EDIT PROGRAM PROGRAMMING SHAREWARE

    Change log for the Blackbeard editor from version 6.45 thru the current
    version (7.25). Ascii file, read and capture or download. The Blackbeard
    documentation, executable and miscellaneous files are stored in this DL as
    BB.ARC



[70376,615]
SETMRK.ARC/binary         01-Jun-87 640                Accesses: 25

    Keywords: XYWRITE XPL BOOKMARK

    Two programs written in Xywrite's XPL language for setting a "boookmark" at
    the cursor location and for returning to the mark from any other position
    in the text.



[72226,43]
HEXDED.EXE/binary         01-Jun-87 51072              Accesses: 11

    Keywords: HEX ASCII EDIT DISK DISKEDIT INT13 MICROTRON DUMP UTILITY

    Hexadecimal-ASCII Disk Edit & Dump Utility from Microtron Software Labs for
    8 and 5.25 floppy drives.  Placed in Public Domain in .EXE form in
    shareware type concept.  Routine is menu-window driven. It allows
    disk-sector-track-sides to be edited in hex-ascii simultaneously.  NOTE:
    uses INT 13h, NOT to be used on harddisks, removable winchesters, nor on
    RAM disks...floppies only or data loss.








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[72226,43]
HEXFED.EXE/binary         01-Jun-87 49408              Accesses: 14

    Keywords: FILE EDIT FILEEDIT DUMP HEXASCII UTILITIES

    Hex/ASCII File Edit and Dump Utility from Microtron Software Labs.  This
    program is shareware and a contribution screen is displayed each time the
    program is run. User can edit a files contents in either hex or ascii
    simultaneously. No documentation, but menu and window driven so it's easy
    to use.



[72447,2376]
SMILE.ARC/binary          01-Jun-87 1408               Accesses: 13

    Keywords: CAMERA SCREEN IMAGES IRMA HOST SESSION

    This small (16 Byte) program allows users of IRMA board or IBM host boards
    to "snap" CAMERA PICs of Host Session Screens with CAMERA.COM. (Part of the
    PRESENT Slide Presentation System). SMILE.COM will let your host screen
    "pose" for a screen capture by getting DOS to stay out of the way.



[74017,1136]
PROGRA.COM/binary         01-Jun-87 52199              Accesses: 47

    Keywords: GRADEBOOK GRADING TEACHERS PROFESSORS SPREADSHEET SHAREWARE

    Prograde is spreadsheet-like gradebook program for educators of all levels.
    Prograde provides automatic grade averaging, distribution plots and
    statistics, and importing from and exporting to DOS of grade data.  Both
    numeric and letter grading is supported.  This product is distributed as
    Shareware and is fully supported by Libra Systems, 747 John Carroll Lane,
    West Melbourne, Florida   32904.  See the title page for more information.



[74766,2621]
FT.ARC/binary             01-Jun-87 211209             Accesses: 17

    Keywords: FAMILY HISTORY GENEALOGY ROOTS ANCESTORS DESCENDANTS

    Family Ties version 1.17. Use this shareware program to help trace your
    family history. Important! Read all documentation before using! Requires
    132 column printer for hardcopy printout.








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[76703,750]
PC-AP.ARC/binary          01-Jun-87 40237              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: PC-AP ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MEDLIN ACCOUNTING

    Version 1.1 of Jerry Medlin's shareware accounts payable program suitable
    for small and medium size businesses. You MUST use PC-AP with PC-GL (also
    in this data library). See PC-AP.DOC for users manual.



[76703,750]
PC-AP.DOC                 01-Jun-87 26621              Accesses: 22

    Keywords: PC-AP ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MEDLIN ACCOUNTING

    Users manual for version 1.1 of Jerry Medlin's shareware accounts payable
    system (stored here as PC-AP.ARC). This is an ascii file; read and capture
    or download via protocol.



[76703,750]
PC-AR.ARC/binary          01-Jun-87 41498              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: PC-AR AR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BILLING SALE ANALYSIS

    Version 3.7 of Jerry Medlin's user supported PC-AR.  PC-AR is a balance
    forward accounts receivable, billing and sales analysis program.  See
    PC-AR.DOC in this DL for users manual.  Download this file using a
    supported protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.



[76703,750]
PC-AR.DOC                 01-Jun-87 25179              Accesses: 19

    Keywords: PC-AR AR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BILLING SALE ANALYSIS

    Users manual for Jerry Medlin's account receivable system stored here as
    PC-AR.ARC. This is an ascii file; R>ead and capture or download via
    protocol.








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[76703,750]
PC-GL.ARC/binary          01-Jun-87 36549              Accesses: 23

    Keywords: GL GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING PC-GL MEDLIN

    Version 3.0 of Jerry Medlin's user supported PC-GL. PC-GL is a double entry
    general ledger program that should be suitable for most small to medium
    sized businesses. ARC file contains sample chart of accounts and executable
    program file. See PC-GL.DOC for users manual.



[76703,750]
PC-GL.DOC                 01-Jun-87 30668              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: GL GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING PC-GL MEDLIN

    Users manual for version 3.0 of Jerry Medlin's shareware general ledger
    (PC-GL.ARC). R>ead and capture this ascii file or download via protocol.
    See PC-GL.ARC for the executable files.



[76703,750]
PC-PR.ARC/binary          01-Jun-87 42894              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: PC-PR PAYROLL ACCOUNTING MEDLIN

    Version 1.5 of Jerry Medlin's PC-PR payroll program.  Includes 1987 tax
    tables. Similar in format to PC-AR & PC-GL.  Computes payroll checks and
    keeps track of withholdings.  See PC-PR.DOC for documentation.  Shareware
    Binary file, download via protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.



[76703,750]
PC-PR.DOC                 01-Jun-87 32196              Accesses: 23

    Keywords: PC-PR PAYROLL ACCOUNTING MEDLIN

    Documentation for Jerry Medlin's shareware PC-PR payroll program. This is
    an ascii file, read and capture or download via protocol. See PC-PR.ARC for
    the main program file.








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[71500,1242]
ANSIGR.ARC/binary         31-May-87 64896              Accesses: 30

    Keywords: ANSI COLOR SCREEN GRAPHICS EDITOR

    ENHANCED VERSION This program will help you create color graphic screens
    that you can use in DOS by typing them to the screen. Uses the ANSI.SYS
    escape sequence driver. Design your screen, save it to disk, and display it
    in DOS with the TYPE command. NEW - Load previously saved screens and edit
    them.  Could have interesting Batch file applications. Works on monochrome,
    but sharing files designed between color and mono is NOT recommended.



[72170,50]
FLOWC.ARC/binary          31-May-87 71680              Accesses: 77

    Keywords: FLOWCHART PRINTER GRAPHICS FLOW CHART

    This program generates flowcharts on a dot matrix printer from ascii
    discription files.  Video graphic support is not required. Useful to
    document large programs.  This is a fully functional (shareware) product.
    [not mine]



[73307,1207]
SUMASC.ARC/binary         31-May-87 17024              Accesses: 45

    Keywords: FORUM SUMMARY FILE CONVERSION UTILITY

    Program to read IBM-NET summary files (SWDESSUM.xxx, HWDESSUM.xxx, etc) and
    convert them to ASCII-delimited files suitable for loading into RBASE,
    Dbase, or other DBMS; where monthly changes can easily be added, and more
    complex query, sorting and reporting can be done.  Each output record
    contains the forum and data library number in addition to the file name,
    size, description, etc.  Executable and Turbo Pascal source included.
    upload/author: S Welliver 73307,1207








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[76210,1546]
NJRAMD.ARC/binary         31-May-87 26356              Accesses: 52

    Keywords: DOS LIM EMS AST EEMS RAM DISK DRIVE FAST EMULATE ASM SOURCE

    Nifty James' Famous RAM Disk Program.  This is a DOS Device driver that
    allows EMS or EEMS memory to be configured as a super-fast RAM Disk, while
    taking up *very* little standard DOS memory.  This version, 1.15, fixes the
    /P(age) switch option.  Contains the ready-to-use program, full
    documentation and the complete assembly language source code. Shareware. DL
    via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E. -Upl/Auth: Mike Blaszczak-



[76556,3643]
COMTHD.LST                31-May-87 2464               Accesses: 22

    Keywords: THREADS LIST SIG IBMCOM COMMUNICATIONS MESSAGES SUMMARY ARCHIVE
    FRIEDMAN

    List, as of May 31, 1987, of "thread" files compiled from discussions in
    the IBMCOM Forum's message area.  The files listed here are available in
    the various DLs of the IBMCOM Forum.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk
    via the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
HWTHD.LST                 31-May-87 5480               Accesses: 24

    Keywords: THREADS LIST SIG HARDWARE MESSAGES IBMHW SUMMARY ARCHIVE FRIEDMAN

    List, as of May 31, 1987, of "thread" files compiled from discussions in
    the IBMHW Forum's message area.  The files listed here are available in the
    various DLs of the IBMHW Forum.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via
    the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
SWTHD.LST                 31-May-87 7071               Accesses: 35

    Keywords: THREADS LIST SIG MESSAGES SUMMARY ARCHIVE FRIEDMAN

    List, as of May 31, 1987, of "thread" files compiled from discussions in
    the IBMSW Forum's message area.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via
    the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman








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[70277,530]
SCBID2.ARC/binary         30-May-87 39424              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: CONTRACTOR BID ESTIMATE

    Demo of a contractor's bid program. Produces cost reports and proposals.
    This demo of a commercial program is limited to fifity master bid records.



[70277,530]
SCEST.ARC/binary          30-May-87 31616              Accesses: 4

    Keywords: CONTRACTOR ENGINEER ESTIMATE

    Crippled demo of an estimate program for contract work in place. Limited to
    10 working items.



[70305,1211]
QEXT.PAT                  30-May-87 779                Accesses: 40

    Keywords: DESQVIEW 2.0 QEXT PATCH

    Debug patch to make 5/19/87 version of DESQview's QEXT.SYS out of the
    5/13/87 version.



[70357,2162]
MEMRES.ARC/binary         30-May-87 2688               Accesses: 161

    Keywords: UTILITY MEMORY RESIDENT REMOVER

    MEMRES.ARC - utility to remove memory resident utilities from memory
    without the need to reboot.  This is version 2.1 - unarchive with pkx.exe
    or similar archive utility.



[70357,2162]
WAITEX.ARC/binary         30-May-87 2688               Accesses: 107

    Keywords: UTILITY BATCH FILE TIMED EXECUTION

    WAITEX.ARC - utlility to allow unattended execution of a sequence of
    programs.  Waitex will load and run a child process and then cease
    execution at an appointed time.  It can be used in a batch file to time the
    execution of a program sequence.






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[70405,604]
FLUSH.ARC/binary          30-May-87 3072               Accesses: 125

    Keywords: FLUSH TSR RESIDENT MARK TSRCOM MEMORY RAM

    This pair of programs, FLUSH.COM & FLMK.COM remove Terminate & Stay
    Resident programs, free the memory allocated to them, display the amount of
    free memory and display how many markers are left in memory.   FLUSH works
    well with batch files, as compared to TSRCOM.



[71036,256]
XEQ.ARC/binary            30-May-87 10112              Accesses: 160

    Keywords: COM FILE LIBRARY DISK SPACE SAVER HSA

    Internally stores and executes COM files.  For example, if BEEP.COM is
    added to XEQ then "XEQ BEEP" will execute the BEEP program stored inside
    XEQ. BEEP.COM could then be deleted. Commands not in XEQ are passed to DOS.
    ARC file contains XEQ.COM & XEQ.DOC. Upload by author (Colin Stearman
    [71036,256]). Download with protocol and unARC. Version 1.15 Cleaned up
    help for renamed <com_lib> files. Fixed bug in extract of 1 character
    filenames. See DOC for revision history. XEQ (c)1987 HSA



[71500,34]
BLED16.ARC/binary         30-May-87 90112              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: EDITOR MERGE BATCH LINE CODE RBBS QUICKBASIC

    Version 1.61 of Ken Goosens' BLED (Batch Line EDitor). BLED is used for
    producing modifications to source code for most languages (un-numbered or
    numbered). It inserts, deletes and replaces lines as dictated by the change
    file instructions. ARC file includes BASIC source, EXE file and doc. This
    version incorporates several improvements over previous versions.



[72426,1663]
TAKE1.EXE/binary          30-May-87 8125               Accesses: 27

    Keywords: TAKE MOVE DIR FILES

    Moves file(s) to destination directory, then makes destination directory
    the default directory.   Replaces DOS command sequence of:
        copy filename.ext \path
        del filename.ext
        chdir \path
     Wildcards are allowed in the filename.





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[72467,3646]
SHORTC.ARC/binary         30-May-87 148992             Accesses: 58

    Keywords: SHELL POP-UP TREE MENU DOS FILE MANAGER

    ShortCut (tm) by Mossy Rock Systems.  ShortCut is a RAM resident Pop_up DOS
    shell that features: a menu system; a subdirectory tree; search disk for
    file(s) Copy, Move, Erase single or multiple files; mkdir, rmdir; path;
    extended key- board buffer; editable last 10 DOS commands.  ShortCut makes
    it simple to use your computer by providing a command interface for all
    programs via the Pop-Up feature.



[73210,1640]
FLASH2.ARC/binary         30-May-87 9984               Accesses: 74

    Keywords: TSR FLASH SAVE RETRIEVE

    Flash2.ARC contains a TSR program to create, save, and recall 2 screen
    pages. The main program becomes memory resident when run from the DOS
    command line. Thereafter 2 screens can be saved in a buffer for recall from
    within most applications or from the DOS command line. Saved pages can be
    transferred to a disk file for recall in a later session by using a
    separate program that is included. Also included is a program to retrieve
    such a file after the main



[73230,403]
FDRAW.TXT                 30-May-87 3235               Accesses: 114

    Keywords: GRAPHICS SYMBOL CHART FLOWCHART DIAGRAM DRAW

    FDRAW.TXT contains the description and system requirements for FLODRAW.
    FLODRAW is a full page black and white graphics editor designed for
    flowcharts, organization charts, system design charts, and other symbol
    oriented documents. Files FDRAW1.ARC and FDRAW2.ARC contain the FLODRAW
    program and documentation.



[73230,403]
FDRAW1.ARC/binary         30-May-87 58148              Accesses: 60

    Keywords: GRAPHICS SYMBOL CHART FLOWCHART DIAGRAM DRAW

    FDRAW1.ARC contains the FLODRAW program and a tutorial demo. See file
    FDRAW.TXT for a description of FLODRAW. FLODRAW requires a CGA or a EGA
    capable of CGA emulation.






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[73230,403]
FDRAW2.ARC/binary         30-May-87 64496              Accesses: 57

    Keywords: GRAPHICS SYMBOL CHART FLOWCHART DIAGRAM DRAW

    FDRAW2.ARC contains the FLODRAW documentation, symbol libraries, and
    examples. See file FDRAW.TXT for a description of FLODRAW.



[74146,250]
DO.COM/binary             30-May-87 34688              Accesses: 75

    Keywords: TEXTFILES SORT SEARCH-AND-REPLACE UPPER-TO-LOWER WS-TO-ASCII
    SHOWS-IO-BOTH

    A good textfile manipulator: upper-to-lower, lower-to-upper, strip LF's,
    glue two files line-by-line, sort by columns (uses fast quicksort), cut
    files by column, search, search-and-replace (case-sensitive or not),
    converts to Word- Star or back, others.  If entered with "DO" at DOS
    prompt, gives brief menu, gives prompts, shows BOTH input AND output
    simultaneously in two different windows.  Or can enter "DO q THIS.FIL" to
    get a Quicksort of THIS.FIL. Can re-direct output.



[70167,2200]
AUTO40.ARC/binary         29-May-87 150867             Accesses: 135

    Keywords: AUTOMENU 4.01 ADVANCED DOS MENU SYSTEM SECURITY PASSWORD NOVICE
    MOUSE

    Automenu(tm) is a sophisticated menu facility that lets you organize and
    control the use of your computer system by creating menus to access all
    your frequently used programs. This assembly language system includes
    features: Multiple Passwords, Parameter passing, Unlimited menus, Timed
    execution of any menu selection, Menu-Building Facility, Customization of
    colors and screen formats, Mouse support, Auto Blackout, Complete DOC.
    Shareware. -Upl/Auth: Marshall W. Magee



[76703,750]
RATES.DAT                 28-May-87 1350               Accesses: 356

    Keywords: CIS COMPUSERVE CONNECT DAYTIME PRIME RATES

    Short press release from CompuServe regarding the permanent reduction of
    daytime connect rates. ASCII file, read and capture.







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[73047,1113]
PC370R.ARC/binary         26-May-87 253312             Accesses: 30

    Keywords: PC370 370 ASSEMBLER EMULATOR

    PC370R20.ARC contains PC/370 release 2.0A cross 370 assembler, linkage
    editor, and emulator.  Release 2 includes 370 virtual address spaces up to
    512K and support for supervisor, program, and external PSW interrupt
    facilities.  Demo's include SIEVE.ALC benchmark which uses 100,000 byte
    table to calc. primes and executes 25,000 370 instructions per second on a
    COMPAQ 386 (15,000 on PS/2 model 50). Also includes ext. interrupt demo.



[73537,2332]
DATE2.BAT                 26-May-87 56                 Accesses: 142

    Keywords: DATE TIME DOS PROMPT BATCH

    This one line BATCH program modifies the DOS prompt so that the date and
    time appear in upper right corner.  It is only written when DOS prompt is
    given.



[76054,171]
RBCNFG.ARC/binary         26-May-87 11859              Accesses: 217

    Keywords: REBOOT RECONFIGURE BOOT CONFIGURE WARM


            Version 1.5 of "REBOOT".  Permits selection of a new config.sys
    file and (optionally) a new autoexec.bat file from a "library" contained in
    a specific subdirectory.  REBOOT filename will select the appropriate files
    to replace the existing config.sys and, if desired, autoexec.bat.  Examples
    might be "bare", "normal", "desqview", "autocad", etc.
            Archived file.  Protocol download and unpack with ARC5.X, ARCE, or
    PKXARC.  Public Domain.








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[76703,750]
TSRCOM.ARC/binary         26-May-87 46353              Accesses: 156

    Keywords: TSR MEMORY RESIDENT POPUL REMOVE MAP MEMORY ALLOCATION

    Version 2.4. A set of programs to manage DOS memory allocation. MAPMEM
    shows all allocated memory blocks including owner, size and hooked
    interrupts. MARK and RELEASE can remove popups from memory in batch mode
    either by a heap-like process or by name. WATCH keeps a detailed record of
    all TSRs installed. DISABLE allows selective control of which TSRs are
    active. These are all COM files. Source code is available in BOR-100 DL3
    under the name TSRSRC.ARC. By Kim Kokkonen, 72457,2131.



[70406,1107]
DOSAID.ARC/binary         25-May-87 22144              Accesses: 74

    Keywords: DOS UTILITY SHELL SHAREWARE DOSAID

    DOSaid 1.01 A menu driven DOS interface for PC/MS-DOS computers Simple to
    use.  A very useful utility! ShareWare.



[76347,2477]
PPRINT.ARC/binary         25-May-87 56064              Accesses: 142

    Keywords: PRINT TEXT FILES LASER C PRINTER DEFINITION ADVANCED OPTIONS
    FANTASTIC

    PPRINT.  A very extensive text file print system.  PPRINT has printer
    definition files to customize operation for your printer.  It has an
    incredible number of print options to print text in more ways than you
    choose to imagine.  It is designed to do all your text file printing.
    Extensive support of HP LaserJet printer.  Special print mode for C source
    code.  Make maximum use of all the features of your printer.



[70277,530]
SCCOST.ARC/binary         24-May-87 59136              Accesses: 23

    Keywords: CONTRACTOR JOB COST

    SMALL CONTRACTOR'S JOB COST PROGRAM. SHAREWARE.  Try out then register for
    full version.  Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.  (SysOp Note:
    This demo version only handles 40 cost records)








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[74545,247]
TS.ARC/binary             24-May-87 130491             Accesses: 32

    Keywords: TELESALE PROSPECT SALES DBASE CLIPPER UPDATE SALES LEADS
    TELEMARKETING

    TELESALE Version 2.20 is a Shareware sales prospect program usefull to
    anyone doing sales.  It allows the user to track a prospect from the 1st
    call to the sale.  It will print prospect reports, labels and prospect
    sheets to take on the road.  Contains documentation and executable file.
    User supported. This latest version includes a number of improvements based
    on user requests.  Binary, download via protocol and extract with ARCE.
                                     Chris Vandersluis



[76327,512]
BROGAN.ARC/binary         24-May-87 9388               Accesses: 28

    Keywords: BROGAN NEWSPAPER COLUMN PC SYNDICATION

    Samples of a PC column written for the Chicago Tribune that the author is
    now trying to syndicate. Comments, criticisms welcome.



[76656,2625]
SALE-A.ARC/binary         24-May-87 48598              Accesses: 26

    Keywords: SALE PROSPECT TRACK MARKETING ACTIVITY SELL INVOICE PROPOSAL
    PHONE CALL DIAL

    The Ultimate Prospect and Activity Tracking System! 100% Menu Driven: easy
    to use! Everything is ON-LINE!, phone dialer, Fast search capability,
    Rolodex features,  Appointments & graphics, Invoices/Proposals, Tickler
    File, Revenue/Expense reports, Mailing labels, Expenses, Graphics,
    Free-form search. FILES:  SALE-A.ARC, SALE-B.ARC, SALE-C.ARC, SALE-D.ARC
    (docs). Shareware








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[76656,2625]
SALE-B.ARC/binary         24-May-87 167386             Accesses: 19

    Keywords: SALE PROSPECT TRACK MARKETING ACTIVITY SELL INVOICE PROPOSAL
    PHONE CALL DIAL

    The Ultimate Prospect and Activity Tracking System! 100% Menu Driven: easy
    to use! Everything is ON-LINE!, phone dialer, Fast search capability,
    Rolodex features,  Appointments & graphics, Invoices/Proposals, Tickler
    File, Revenue/Expense reports, Mailing labels, Expenses, Graphics,
    Free-form search. FILES:  SALE-A.ARC, SALE-B.ARC, SALE-C.ARC, SALE-D.ARC
    (docs). Shareware.



[76656,2625]
SALE-C.ARC/binary         24-May-87 90752              Accesses: 18

    Keywords: SALE PROSPECT TRACK MARKETING ACTIVITY SELL INVOICE PROPOSAL
    PHONE CALL DIAL

    The Ultimate Prospect and Activity Tracking System! 100% Menu Driven: easy
    to use! Everything is ON-LINE!, phone dialer, Fast search capability,
    Rolodex features,  Appointments & graphics, Invoices/Proposals, Tickler
    File, Revenue/Expense reports, Mailing labels, Expenses, Graphics,
    Free-form search. FILES:  SALE-A.ARC, SALE-B.ARC, SALE-C.ARC, SALE-D.ARC
    (docs). Shareware.



[76656,2625]
SALE-D.ARC/binary         24-May-87 53310              Accesses: 21

    Keywords: SALE PROSPECT ACTIVITY TRACK MARKETING SELL INVOICE PROPOSAL
    PHONE CALL DIAL

    The Ultimate Prospect and Activity Tracking System! 100% Menu Driven: easy
    to use! Everything is ON-LINE!, phone dialer, Fast search capability,
    Rolodex features,  Appointments & graphics, Invoices/Proposals, Tickler
    File, Revenue/Expense reports, Mailing labels, Expenses, Graphics,
    Free-form search. FILES:  SALE-A.ARC, SALE-B.ARC, SALE-C.ARC, SALE-D.ARC
    (docs). Shareware.








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[72457,1557]
BINDAT.ARC/binary         23-May-87 10496              Accesses: 43

    Keywords: BINARY CONVERSION BASIC DATA STATEMENT CONVERT BIN2DAT

    This is a program to convert any file into DATA statements usable by BASIC.
    One reason for doing this might be to incorporate a machine language
    subroutine into a BASIC program.  Assembler source code is included.
    Upl/Auth: Eric Tauck.



[73537,2332]
CAPS.ARC/binary           23-May-87 2432               Accesses: 74

    Keywords: CAPS LOCK CURSOR DISPLAY LAPTOP LCD

    This RAM-resident program shows you the state of keyboard caps by changing
    the size of the cursor.  Even if your keyboard has a CAPS LOCK light, you
    may find this useful because you don't have to take your eyes off the
    screen as you type.  You may also force a block style cursor for better
    visability on a laptop LCD.  This updated version works with additional
    clones and also forces cursor back to normal when Shift+CAPS LOCK pressed.
    Some programs



[74056,717]
CKBOOK.ARC/binary         23-May-87 48067              Accesses: 12

    Keywords: CHECKBOOK RECORD TAX TANDY 1000

    Home check and cash record keeper. Prints out checks in up to 25 different
    accounts. Change or add account names. Written in basic on tandy 1000 and
    compiled with Quick basic. Free source code available. James Carter



[75026,3604]
HEADER.ARC/binary         23-May-87 3968               Accesses: 35

    Keywords: BRIEF MACRO PROLOGUE

    This is a Brief Macro (V2.00) to automatically insert a standard prologue
    in a C or assembler source file.  Upload/Author: Richard Evans








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[75026,3604]
HSA.ARC/binary            23-May-87 53376              Accesses: 58

    Keywords: HSA CRT TEXT WINDOWS MENU SCREEN MSC C

    This is version 3.02 of HSA_TEXT, a library of C screen access functions
    for Microsoft and Lattice C.  This is a set of very fast flexible routines
    to display and read information from any IBM PC screen.  Complete cursor
    and color control is available.  Access to screen is optionally via direct
    memory access or BIOS calls.  HSA_TEXT now does windows! Uploaded by
    author: Richard Evans




[75206,1366]
NEWKEY.ARC/binary         23-May-87 127243             Accesses: 119

    Keywords: KEYBOARD MACRO PROCESSOR NEWKEY

    Major new release of Newkey, version 4.0.  Newkey is a shareware keyboard
    macro processor similar to Prokey and Superkey.  This version supports
    macro file loading and saving from within other programs, multi-character
    macros, and a shorthand mode which watches your keystrokes and
    automatically plays back macros as you type without having to press any
    special hot key.



[76606,671]
FILL.ARC/binary           23-May-87 38144              Accesses: 86

    Keywords: FILL V1.4 COPY FILES HARD-DISK SUB-DIRECTORY TO FLOPPY DISK
    MODULA-2

    Fill v1.4 copy files of a big directory or of sub-dir on a minimum number
    of floppies. Files copied are still executable on the floppy.  Restore with
    "A>copy *.* c:\directory".  Tells you how many floppies are needed and
    allows you to dir, cd, md, rd, del or format the target floppy within the
    program. Restric: biggest file to copy must fit on one floppy (360k or 1.2
    meg). User supported. Logitech's Modula-2 sources available. Binary file,
    download via protocol and extract with ARC.








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[70277,530]
SCPROL.ARC/binary         22-May-87 63616              Accesses: 16

    Keywords: PAYROLL

    Program for maintaining payroll information from the payroll checkbook
    information. Produces quarterly reports and W2's. This shareware version is
    LIMITED to 6 employees, you must register to receive the full version.



[71350,3534]
EBL307.ARC/binary         22-May-87 68224              Accesses: 74

    Keywords: BATCH BAT EBL EXTENDED LANGUAGE BATCHFILES

    Version 3.07 of Extended Batch Language, a shareware program with a $49
    registration fee.  This arc includes the batfunc1 package, batdemo.bat,
    batdoc.bat and batdoc2.bat.  The batdoc files provide some LIMITED
    documentation.  A powerful addition to DOS' batch processor. BRO /KEY=EBL
    in DL1 for related files.



[76703,750]
A86.NEW                   22-May-87 3644               Accesses: 99

    Keywords: ASSEMBLER ASSEMBLY ASM A86 D86

    What's new with version 3.03 of A86/D86 (BRO /KEY=A86 to see all the
    related files). Minor upgrade so please read this file before downloading
    if you already have version 3.x.



[76703,750]
A86A.ARC/binary           22-May-87 75801              Accesses: 67

    Keywords: ASSEMBLER ASSEMBLY ASM A86 D86

    Version 3.03 of Eric Isaacson's shareware macro assembler. Fairly
    compatible with MASM and very fast. See A86.NEW for what's new with this
    release (minor changes only). BRO /KEY=A86 to see all the related files.








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[76703,750]
A86B.ARC/binary           22-May-87 105441             Accesses: 54

    Keywords: ASSEMBLER ASSEMBLY ASM A86 D86

    Documentation for version 3.03 of Eric Isaacson's shareware assembler.
    Fairly compatible with MASM and very fast. See A86.NEW for what's new with
    this version (3.03 fixes a few minor bugs over 3.0 and you probably won't
    need it if you already have 3.x). BRO /KEY=A86 to see all the related
    files.



[76703,750]
D86.ARC/binary            22-May-87 101443             Accesses: 43

    Keywords: ASSEMBLER ASSEMBLY ASM A86 DEBUG D86

    Version 2.23 of Eric Isaacson's shareware debugger for his A86 assembler.
    You must have the A86* files to use this debugger. See A86.NEW to see
    details on this *minor* release. BRO /KEY=A86 to see all the related files.



[76703,750]
LBLMKR.ARC/binary         22-May-87 138972             Accesses: 45

    Keywords: LABEL DISKETTE FORMAT FILE FILES PRINT

    Ver. 6.5 of Fort's [70235,152] label maker program. LM will read file names
    from a disk, provides for the input of a disk name & comments & then prints
    them onto a mailing label. Label info includes comments, date created,
    total # of files, diskette format, space used and remaining, etc. Works
    with most Epson/IBM printers, prn source included for custom printer
    design. This shareware version won't let you save some defaults. Requires
    DOS 3.1, 3.2.



[70265,410]
BBMAIL.ARC/binary         21-May-87 164096             Accesses: 27

    Keywords: MAIL LABEL BULK LABELS ROTARY ROLODEX ZIP

    Complete Mailing System.  PC-DOS version.  ADD/EDIT/DELE Label records. C
    Total  Printer control for 1,2,3 or 4-across labels.  Select on Whole or
    Part of Zip. Extra fields available if needed, one for Customer # and one
    for Misc. Code. (You decide how they're used).  Produce labels w/phone # to
    affix to rotary type file cards to keep updated.  Zip Groupings report
    summarizes 3 and 5 digit zip counts (handy for bulk mail). Reports:by
    name,zip,cust#.  Write for MS-DOSv.





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[72366,3335]
WISDOM.ARC/binary         21-May-87 35456              Accesses: 60

    Keywords: WISDOM QUOTATIONS BIBLE BATCH FILE

    WISDOM.EXE randomly selects and displays a text message from a personally
    created library of sayings stored as a text file.  Famous quotations, Bible
    verses, jokes, or just about any collection of brief text messages can be
    stored and displayed.  Great for BATch files!  Download with protocol and
    unpack with ARC-E.



[72770,2722]
PROSPE.ARC/binary         21-May-87 80384              Accesses: 10

    Keywords: SHAREWARE BYXBE CHURCH MANAGEMENT OUTREACH DATABASE RELIGION
    PROSPECT EVANGELIS

    Church Prospect System (Version 1.4).  Organize your prospects easily.
    Great for outreach, Bible Study groups, Sunday School, Etc.  Keeps record
    of all visits made (or phone/letter contacts) and shows who made the
    contact, when, and the results of the visit.  Although primarily written
    for church or outreach groups, it can be used by any organizations who has
    need of making contacts and keeping track of them.  Shareware Program
    ($35.00).  Register if you use.



[73327,1273]
REALTO.ARC/binary         21-May-87 56192              Accesses: 99

    Keywords: AMORTIZATION REALTOR REAL ESTATE SALES FINANCE MORTGAGE LOANS

    REALTOR.ARC contains the program TURBO REALCALC.  TURBO REALCALC is a Real
    Estate Agent's Financial Tools Package.  It allows the Realtor to: Compute
    Commissions, Compute Interest, Qualify Buyers, Run Amortization Schedules,
    Compare similar mortgage loans at various interest rates, Calculate the
    Costs/Tax Benefits of Property Ownership, Estimate Closing Costs, and gives
    guides for applying for Mortgage Loans.  Download with Protocal.  Unpack
    with ARC E.



[74435,276]
DSUB.ARC/binary           21-May-87 1769               Accesses: 62

    Keywords: DSUB QUICKBASIC UTILITY USERLIBRARY

    This program scans a QuickBasic user library and lists the names of all
    SUBprograms.  14 XMODEM blocks.  Upld by author.





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[76117,1453]
MINIX9.ARC/binary         21-May-87 15290              Accesses: 29

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES

    MINIX source code fixes as of May 15, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: drivers - printer.c replacement, kernel changes for Tandy 1000;
    library - scanf(); commands - ls, pr. Prepared by Tom Poindexter.



[70007,1212]
PKA35P.ARC/binary         20-May-87 1719               Accesses: 142

    Keywords: PKARC ARC SQUASHING PATCH

    Two patches which modify PKARC version 3.5 to permanently set the OC (no
    squashing) and OT (original date) options so that PKARC is downward
    compatible with ARC, and no PKARC.CFG file is required.



[76446,1031]
CHASM.ARC/binary          20-May-87 208109             Accesses: 37

    Keywords: CHASM ASSEMBLER USER SUPPORTED FREEWARE SHAREWARE ASM

    This is the latest version (4.10) of CHASM, the Cheap Assembler for the IBM
    PC.  CHASM is a full featured assembler, particularly suited for those
    learning assembly language for the first time.  The program is much simpler
    to use than the IBM Macro assembler, and comes complete with documenation,
    a tutorial, and a sample programs.  CHASM is distributed as user-supported
    software, with a suggested payment of $40.



[76446,1031]
VPRINT.ARC/binary         20-May-87 15259              Accesses: 220

    Keywords: VPRINT PRINTER REDIRECTION CAPTURE UTILITY MEMORY RESIDENT

    VPRINT is a printer redirection facility.  This memory resident program
    allows you to capture printer output to a disk file.  The program has many
    options, and is compatible with essentially all IBM PC software, using
    sophisticated techniques to safely obtain DOS services from a memory
    resident program.  VPRINT is written in assembly language for maximum speed
    and minimum size.  Extensive documentation is included. The program and
    documentation are ARCed for fast downloading.






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[76625,1327]
APRIMA.ARC/binary         20-May-87 1664               Accesses: 4

    Keywords: APRICOT ACT GRAPHICS READMAC

    Aprimac is a program like readmac, written for Apricot machines. It was
    developed on a 512k FP portable model, but it should work on all Apricot
    machines. You will need an arc program like arc531.exe to unarc the files.
    Look for brook.pic in this data lib, that will get you started.



[76625,1327]
BROOKE.PIC/binary         20-May-87 36864              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: READMAC APRIMAC GRAPHICS PICTURE

    readmac type picture for use with APRIMAC



[76703,750]
A86ASM.ARC/binary         20-May-87 16028              Accesses: 56

    Keywords: ASSEMBLER ASSEMBLY ASM A86 D86

    A discussion of A86's advantage over MASM by Eric Isaacson, the author of
    A86.



[72560,24]
FP.ARC/binary             19-May-87 74436              Accesses: 77

    Keywords: FINANCIAL LOAN AMORTIZATION REFINANCING PV FV NPV IRR

    Financial Partner Version 2.25.  This version is compiled using Turbo BCD
    which gives very high accuracy to all financial calculations.  FP  is a
    comprehensive financial analysis program that does all common loan
    calculations, all PV, FV, NPV, IRR calculations.  The loan module does
    accelerated amortiz- ation, loan refinancing, as well as standard
    calculations. Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.








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[70475,1071]
PKLIC.TXT                 18-May-87 3320               Accesses: 173

    Keywords: PHIL KATZ ARC ARCHIVE PKXARC PKARC PKSFX

    Text file containing Phil Katz's amplification of his licensing policies
    PKXARC, PKARC AND PKSFX.



[71106,177]
DUPS.ARC/binary           17-May-87 16039              Accesses: 162

    Keywords: DUPLICATES REPEATS DIRECTORY FILES

    Contains the executable code and Microsoft C 4.0 source for a program that
    lists the repeated file names on a drive.  The result is sorted by file
    name, date, time, size, and path.  This version uses less memory than the
    one uploaded 15-MAY-87. DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.



[72307,3311]
KBDREF.ARC/binary         17-May-87 1280               Accesses: 86

    Keywords: KEYBOARD STATUS TELEMACUS

    Programmer's reference card for keyboard status.  Garry J. Vass
    [72307,3311]



[72307,3311]
VMX.ARC/binary            17-May-87 15616              Accesses: 261

    Keywords: VISUAL MEMORY MAP TELEMACUS

    This is a visual memory mapping utility that gives a graphic representation
    of current overhead and tsr utilization (similar layout to
    Norton/Mace/Golden Bow disk mapping).  Tsr names, lengths, and percentage
    are also reported.  Operates between DOS 2.0 and 3.2 with default
    allocation scheme.  Garry J. Vass  [72307,3311]








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[72425,32]
REMIND.ARC/binary         17-May-87 23168              Accesses: 101

    Keywords: REMIND REMINDER REMEMBER IMPORTANT DATE WINDOW POP-UP

    Reminder is a little program you can run from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to
    help you remember important dates.  The dates and the reminders are kept in
    an ASCII file.  You can use wildcards in the date to make the reminder
    appear on the same day every month or on the same day every year.  Download
    with a protocol and extract with arc-e. By David McGahey[72425,32]



[72770,2722]
COUPON.ARC/binary         17-May-87 51072              Accesses: 38

    Keywords: BYXBE SHAREWARE GROCERY STORE COUPONS DATABASE PASCAL HOME FOOD

    Grocery Store Coupon Organizer.  Organizes all your food coupons.  Allows
    Entry, Modification, Deletion, or Browing of Coupon Database.  Has mode for
    deleting all expired coupons.  Print a list for taking with you to the
    store.  Shareware Program ($15.00).  Register if you use.  Should pay for
    itself in no time. Requires:  DOS 2.0 or higher.  128K Memory.



[73125,1117]
EVALUA.ARC/binary         17-May-87 23296              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: COMMAND LINE MATHEMATICAL FUNCTION FLOATING REAL SIN COS

    The evaluate program accepts a mathematical expression and then prints the
    value of the expression.  Five Binary operators (+,-,*,/,^), transcendental
    functions and exponential format are allowed in the expression.



[75236,1572]
JCAL40.ARC/binary         17-May-87 30720              Accesses: 47

    Keywords: JEWISH GREGORIAN CALENDAR

    Latest version of the Jewish Calendar program. Converts between Jewish and
    Gregorian calendars. Gives dates of holidays. Calculates yahrzeit dates.
    With notepad and explanation of calendar. Uploaded by the author, Les
    Penner.








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[76555,273]
ERA20.ARC/binary          17-May-87 15360              Accesses: 36

    Keywords: DIRECTORY DELETE UTILITY FILE WINDSPEAR

    ERA is a prompting file and directory delete program.  ERA will delete
    files and directories prompting for permission to delete at a given level.
    Windspear Software



[76556,3643]
ARCR.THD                  17-May-87 12914              Accesses: 26

    Keywords: ARC R RUN STARTUP BATCH TSR HOLE SHELL BATCH EXEC PMAP CHKDSK
    MAPMEM

    A mysterious disappearance of 96K when executing a batch file that called
    the R>un feature of ARC to load a TSR is explained, with the moral, "never
    invoke a TSR from a secondary shell."  SIG message thread from March, 1987.
    An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.     Joan
    Friedman



[76556,3643]
DX-ARC.THD                17-May-87 8322               Accesses: 82

    Keywords: DX ARC DIRECTORIES SYN PCED LIST DELETE PRINT EXTRACT BATCH MERGE
    RUN

    Some very clever PCED syns using the versatile directory-handling program
    DX to cope efficiently with files within ARCfiles: get a directory of
    contents; list, print, or extract selected files; delete extracted files;
    etc.  SIG message thread from March, 1987.  An ASCII text file; capture to
    disk via the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
IFDEV.THD                 17-May-87 13799              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: IFEXIST DEVICE BRNDEV DRIVERS TEST LPT1 EBL REXX CONFIG.SYS

    Is it possible to test for the existence of a block (as opposed to a named
    character) device driver?  This SIG message thread from February, 1987,
    explores various workarounds using assembly or indirect tests for the
    installation procedure.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead
    command.     Joan Friedman







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[76556,3643]
XEQ.THD                   17-May-87 11386              Accesses: 84

    Keywords: CONSOLIDATE RUN COM CLUSTER MAPMEM RMAP ARC LRUN NULU PSP RAMDISK

    Enthusiastic reports of the use of the new utility XEQ.COM, which allows
    the consolidation of small .COM files into one larger file taking up less
    disk space; the constituent programs can be run from within XEQ without
    extraction.  SIG message thread from February, 1987.  An ASCII text file;
    capture to disk via the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman



[70040,645]
GRAB18.ARC/binary         16-May-87 67200              Accesses: 55

    Keywords: ENVELOPE PRINTER WORD PROCESSING GRAB MEMORY RESIDENT UTILITY

    Latest version of GRAB the memory resident envelope printer.  Can take the
    name and address from your letter as typed in your favorite text editor.
    Must be text oriented. eg. MicroPro's WS, WS4 or WS2000.  This version has
    many new features as requested by users of earlier versions.  Great utility
    that makes a redundent task a snap!



[71600,1200]
DIS86.ARC/binary          16-May-87 43008              Accesses: 261

    Keywords: ASM ASSEMBLER DISASSEMBLE

    A full-screen, interactive disassembler of object code for the 8086, 8087,
    8088, 80186, 80286, and 80386.  The 80386 disassemblies include 32-bit
    operands and addresses.  Dis86 uses the concept of a "current location" and
    allows use of the cursor keys to change it.  Code can come from a .EXE file
    (with header properly interpreted), any other file or core memory.  Dis86
    can install changes, even in a .EXE file.  Shareware.  Auth James Van
    Zandt.  Upl Edward Mendelson.








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[72325,640]
XCOPY.PAT                 16-May-87 3946               Accesses: 102

    Keywords: XCOPY PATCH FOR USE WITH DOS 3.0 DOS 3.1

          XCOPY PATCH FOR USE DOS 3.0 DOS 3.1
      Patch I found to change DOS XCOPY.EXE in version 3.2 to work in versions
    3.1 and 3.0. The only difference I find in XCOPY.EXE 12/30/85 & XCOPY.EXE
    03/06/86 is at offsets 1E1B & 1E1C. There the earlier file has 6AH 0DH and
    the later file, 06H 00H.   Hence, the patch should work on either of the
    files issued under the different dates.  May be dl'd with the R<ead>
    command, but for assurance of integrity, use a protocol.  -Upl: Mort Bass-



[72770,3363]
CONCAT.ARC/binary         16-May-87 12218              Accesses: 40

    Keywords: CONCAT COMBINE FILES ADD GROUP

    If you need to combine multiple files into one file, this short utility
    will handle it.  CONCAT works when the DOS copy command doesn't since
    CONCAT will include imbedded ^Z.



[73547,2522]
TODAY.BAS/binary          16-May-87 5120               Accesses: 37

    Keywords: TODAY DATA FILE READ CALENDAR PUBLIC DOMAIN

    Basica program for reading TODAY. data files and also displaying a calendar
    for any reasonable month and year. Easy to modify & customize. You will
    also need a copy of TODAY.ARC in DL6 so that this program will have
    something to read. TODAY.BAS is being placed into Public Domain. All I ask
    is that you send more dates to Patric Kincade. Also contains some
    interesting subroutines that can be used in other programs. Upload by
    author, Jon Kolstad.



[74716,521]
MUZIK.ARC/binary          16-May-87 30464              Accesses: 60

    Keywords: MUSIC BATCH BAT C

    Music.arc is a collection of short tunes that I wrote in the process of
    learning the "C" language. The source code is included. These files are not
    musical masterpieces nor are they intended to be, but are rather short
    musical "signals", and are useful in batch files to signal some event. Hope
    that you find them useful also. Written by Steve Downie [74716,521]





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[74716,521]
TIMER2.ARC/binary         16-May-87 23168              Accesses: 50

    Keywords: TIMER C SOURCE

    Timer2.arc is a file that can be used to determine the execution time for
    files. It accepts us to 128 character command line parameters, and is
    called by typing "timer2 [filename] [parameters]". If no filename is given,
    you are prompted for a filename. Source code in "C" is included. Note:
    requires that you be running ANSI/NANSI/FANSI for proper display of timer
    results. Uploaded by Steve Downie [74716,521]



[76347,3367]
WDEMO.ARC/binary          16-May-87 131456             Accesses: 24

    Keywords: CLIPPER WINDOW LIBRARY DEMO DBASEIII+ DBASE DBASEII DBASEIII

    This file contains a demo of the Windows For Clipper Library for the
    Clipper compiler from Nantucket. Included is source code to the demo
    program, an executable version of the demo program, and a text file
    containing a list of available functions in the window library.



[76556,3643]
STATS.THD                 16-May-87 10669              Accesses: 58

    Keywords: STATISTICS SPSS STATGRAPHICS SYSTAT SAS EPISTAT RATS ANOVA
    CORRELATION

    SIG message thread from February, 1987, with some recommendations of PC
    statistics programs.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead
    command.     Joan Friedman



[76703,750]
RHM.ARC/binary            16-May-87 91136              Accesses: 84

    Keywords: DESK ACCESSORY RESIDENT NOTEPAD CALCULATOR

    Right Hand Man version 3.3. RHM is a resident or non-resident utility that
    includes an appointment book, ascii table, calculator, editor, card file
    and more. You can customize your version with only the features you
    want/need. Un-ARC this file then run the resulting EXE file and it will
    create the documentation, executable file and function modules. Shareware








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[71505,115]
DATAC.ARC/binary          15-May-87 47542              Accesses: 44

    Keywords: ACCOUNTING GENERAL LEDGER HOME BUSINESS ACCOUNTS

    This is an update to the original DATACT program available here for several
    years.  DATAC is a small business/home accounting system.  It is a double
    entry ledger and is easy to use.  Supplied by John Migliavacca, president
    of Techdata, 6615 La Mora, Houston, TX 77083 [phone], and uploaded
    at his request.



[72210,17]
SPIES.ARC/binary          15-May-87 22784              Accesses: 60

    Keywords: SPY SPIES DETECT MONITOR SHAREWARE

    This file contains two programs and the source code in MASM that show two
    different methods that a program can use to detect a prior load of itself
    as a TSR and optionally pass parameters to the prior load.  The programs
    are identical except for the detection methods.  SPY.COM not only serves to
    demonstrate these methods, but is a useful program in its own right. If
    pointed at a region of memory it monitors it for changes and beeps if any
    changes are made.  upl/auth:  Charles Lazo III



[73200,2513]
MCOPY.ARC/binary          15-May-87 60695              Accesses: 27

    Keywords: FILE COPY PURGE MODIFY RECORDS

    A multiple function utility used to copy files.  Copy sequential to random
    and vice versa, copy records containing specific data, copy records when
    the value of specific bytes fall within a particular range, initialize
    fields and/or replace the values of selected data strings. Very useful for
    all types of file manipulation (purges, creating test files, mass changes,
    etc).  DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.  Upl/Auth: Dean Ammons








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[74736,2125]
REMIND.ARC/binary         15-May-87 19584              Accesses: 17

    Keywords: TICKLER REMIND DEMO FREE APPOINTMENT AUTOEXEC

      Daily reminder utility.  Reminds you of monthly, annual, and perennial
    dates.  Put it in your AUTOEXEC.BAT.  It will warn you when a date is
    coming up in the next 7 days (or whatever alert interval you set for each
    appointment). This is a sample version of a commercial product.  It will
    keep track of up to 15 dates.  You may freely copy the unmodified .COM and
    .DOC file enclosed.



[76266,1533]
TICKLE.ARC/binary         15-May-87 40701              Accesses: 52

    Keywords: SCHEDULER CALENDAR REMINDER TICKLER

    A compressed file for a scheduler/reminder program.  Unpack with ARC-E or
    equivalent



[76703,750]
DISASM.BAS/binary         15-May-87 6257               Accesses: 10

    Keywords: DEBUG ASM UNASSEMBLE DISASSEMBLE

    BASIC program which takes piped output from DEBUG's Unassemble command and
    inserts labels. Works okay with DEBUG 2.x, will need modification for DEBUG
    3.x. Not recommended for the faint hearted; expect a lot of work.



[70040,1223]
MINIX8.ARC/binary         14-May-87 39793              Accesses: 28

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES

    MINIX source code fixes as of May 14, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: kernel - xt_wini.c for WD auto config & Basic Time; printer.c -
    status and interrupt; commands - cp, ls, dosread; library - putc().
    Prepared by Tom Poindexter.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[73277,2003]
VMIX.ARC/binary           14-May-87 163584             Accesses: 40

    Keywords: OS MULTIUSER SYSTEM VMIX DOS SHAREWARE

    UPDATE for VMiX 286 multiuser/multitasking executive for IBM PC/XT/AT with
    MSDOS 2.1 or 3.X.  Version 1.12  corrects a bug that didn't let VMiX run on
    some IBM AT's.  My AT clone didn't catch this BIOS incompatibility. If you
    downloaded a previous version, to upgrade use VMXCHG.ARC instead. For more
    details on VMiX, read(R) VMIX.DOC.  This upgrade is binary, download with
    protocol and extract with ARC.



[73277,2003]
VMXCHG.ARC/binary         14-May-87 60672              Accesses: 24

    Keywords: OS MULTIUSER SYSTEM VMIX DOS SHAREWARE

    This file upgrades VMiX 286 executables to Version 1.12.  Use if you have
    already downloaded an older VMIX.ARC, or do not require documentation.
    Fixes several bugs including the previous versions problems with IBM brand
    AT's.  See VMIX.DOC for some general info.  This file is binary download
    with protocol and extract with ARC.



[76210,1546]
NJFRER.ARC/binary         14-May-87 12818              Accesses: 188

    Keywords: MEMORY TSR FREE DISPLAY SHOW INTRA-APPLICATION

    Nifty James' Amazing Free Memory Program. This TSR program maintains a
    display of the amount of free memory at the upper right hand corner of the
    display. The display may be turned on and off by keyboard control.
    Shareware.  Full assembly language sourcecode and documentation files are
    included.  This new version, V2.00, supports the EMS and EEMS memory
    cards.Author/upload: Mike Blaszczak.  Download with a protocol, unpack with
    ARC/E.








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[76703,2002]
NYEDIT.ARC/binary         14-May-87 220453             Accesses: 40

    Keywords: NYE NEW YORK EDIT TEXT EDITOR

    New York Edit, a text editor from the New York Word word processor author.
    Similar in use to NYW.  Multifile, multiwindow, all the bells and whistles;
    a powerful editor.  This is the commercial ME (Macro Editor) without the
    macro compiler (you can use the provided macros, but not make new ones) and
    other utilities; registration ($39.95) gets you both.  Download using
    protocol and extract files with ARC or ARCE.  See NYEINF.TXT for more
    information.  Shareware by Marc Adler.



[76703,2002]
NYEINF.TXT                14-May-87 1587               Accesses: 182

    Keywords: NYE NEW YORK EDIT TEXT EDITOR

    Information about New York Edit, a text editor by Marc Adler (New York Word
    author).  A basic description of the program along with some information
    from the SysOps.  New York Edit is stored in the library as NYEDIT.ARC.
    This is an ASCII text file; (R)ead or download with protocol as you prefer.



[70040,1223]
MINIX4.ARC/binary         13-May-87 11956              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES


     MINIX source code fixes as of May 7, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: device drivers - Western Digital WD1002 for Ferranti clone;
    printer driver status and for Compaq; patch to make ram disk use extended
    memory on ATs; commands - mv.c.  Prepared by Tom Poindexter.



[70040,1223]
MINIX5.ARC/binary         13-May-87 52778              Accesses: 19

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES

     MINIX source code fixes as of May 7, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: modification for Olivetti M24.  Prepared by Tom Poindexter.





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[70040,1223]
MINIX6.ARC/binary         13-May-87 15576              Accesses: 24

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES


     MINIX source code fixes as of May 7, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: device drivers - tty.c, xt_wini.c; lib routine - getenv();
    commands - tar.c, df.c.  Prepared by Tom Poindexter.



[70475,1071]
PKX35A.EXE/binary         13-May-87 71680              Accesses: 357

    Keywords: PHIL KATZ ARC ARCHIVE PKARC PKXARC SELF-EXTRACTING

    New version of PKARC and PKXARC, plus a utility which turns any ARChived
    file into an EXE file which self-extracts.  For instance, a 293630 byte
    documentation file can be turned into a 120350 byte self-extracting EXE
    file. Download this file as PKX35A35.EXE.  Simply run it, and it will
    unpack itself.



[71310,2612]
BKCK.ARC/binary           13-May-87 11264              Accesses: 85

    Keywords: BACKUP DISK DIRECTORY FILES CHECK FAST

    These programs will show the backup status of all files on your disk with a
    totl bytes not backed up shown at the end.  Written in assembly nice
    routines for checking if you need to do that disk backup today or wait a
    few more days.  Check it out and let me know what you think.  Enjoy.



[72667,574]
NFLIST.ARC/binary         13-May-87 57472              Accesses: 14

    Keywords: TEXT FILE LISTER SEARCHER WILD CARDS

    This is a text file listing and string search utility.  It will list to
    your printer all files that match a file specification that may contain
    wild cards. It will also search a set of files for a specified text string
    and list the lines with line numbers in which the string was found.
    Various printing parameters may be changed and a clone file generated with
    the new parameters.






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[76210,1546]
NJFB.ARC/binary           13-May-87 7424               Accesses: 127

    Keywords: NIFTY BEEP BEEPER BELL FIX TONE PITCH

    Nifty James' Famous Fix Beep Program.  This terminate and stay resident
    program gets rid of your IBM's foul-sounding, obnoxious <BEEPS!>.  You can
    replace them with silence or a beep of a pitch and duration of your
    choosing.  Shareware.  Uploaded and Authored by:  Mike Blaszczak.  $5
    contribution requested.  Download by protocol, unpack with ARC/E.



[70040,1223]
MINIX7.ARC/binary         12-May-87 30984              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: MINIX MINI UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM FIXES


     MINIX source code fixes as of May 11, 1987. Note:  The fixes contained in
    this file are not to be construed as "official" on the part of
    Prentice-Hall (distributor) or Dr. Andrew Tanenbaum (author). Fixes
    include: kernel - signals & process groups; device drivers - at_wini, and
    replacement tty.c for virtual terminals; boot disk - fsck.c and WD1002.
    Prepared by Tom Poindexter.



[70446,76]
FORM.ARC/binary           12-May-87 98524              Accesses: 168

    Keywords: DRAW DRAWING EDITOR FORM FORMS LINE PROGRAMMING SCREEN UTILITY

    *** NEW Ver 2.75 *** April '87 *** With this complete form & screen drawing
    system, you can quickly create & print neat line drawings and forms.
    Features a full screen editor & graphics print capability. You can easily
    create terrific looking office forms, or screens for your software.
    Superior line drawing with Epson or IBM printers. Supports all display
    types, PC's, AT's & compatibles. SHAREWARE DL via protocol.  Unpack with
    ARC-E. (8 bit) -Upl/Auth: Randy MacLean-








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[70446,76]
FRMCHG.DOC                12-May-87 4779               Accesses: 150

    Keywords: FORM FORMGEN FORMS UPDATE

    Description of changes to FORM-GEN ver 2.75 (as compared to previous
    versions).  This should give you sufficient information to allow you to
    decide if the latest enhancements are sufficient over your current version
    to warrant a download. -- Enjoy ! --



[76012,3457]
ECON.BAS/binary           12-May-87 5504               Accesses: 12

    Keywords: STATISTICS ECONOMETRICS ECONOMICS UTILITIES

    Econometrics utilities to supplement gen. purpose stat programs. Includes
    Chow Test, Durbin h Statistic, F test for dropped variables, and Adjusted R
    Square.  Requires Basica.
        Steve White - Miami



[73277,2003]
VMIXUS.INF                08-May-87 6656               Accesses: 177

    Keywords: OS MULTIUSER SYSTEM VMIX DOS SHAREWARE

    A detailed discussion on the use of 2 of VMiX more powerfull functions.
    REMOTE access to your PC and SPAWN of a background job (multitasking). An
    ascii file.



[73277,2003]
VMIX.DOC                  05-May-87 12288              Accesses: 370

    Keywords: OS MULTIUSER SYSTEM VMIX DOS SHAREWARE

    The basic description of VMiX 286 is included here for easy ASCII viewing.
    Type this file to see if it is of interest to you to download the VMIX.ARC
    file which is almost 160K.  VMiX 286 is a multiuser and multitasking
    executive with access to 286 protected mode for those who have a 286.  It
    will also run with 8088 PCs. See additional comments in the header of
    VMIX.arc.






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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[74666,511]
SWDL1.DES                 02-Jun-87 17912              Accesses: 76

    Keywords: DL1 DIRECTORY SUMMARY BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS

    One-line descriptions of files in DL 1 as of June 1, 1987. Updates
    (including separate change file) will be prepared approximately monthly.
    The file showing changes since May 1 for all DL's is in DL 0 as SWCHG.MAY.
    If you want all the summaries for DL's 1 thru 8, SWSUM.ARC is available in
    DL0.  (This is an ASCII file which can be Read and captured to disk or
    downloaded with a protocol.)



[76703,750]
TSRCOM.ARC/binary         26-May-87 46353              Accesses: 31

    Keywords: TSR MEMORY RESIDENT POPUL REMOVE MAP MEMORY ALLOCATION

    Version 2.4. A set of programs to manage DOS memory allocation. MAPMEM
    shows all allocated memory blocks including owner, size and hooked
    interrupts. MARK and RELEASE can remove popups from memory in batch mode
    either by a heap-like process or by name. WATCH keeps a detailed record of
    all TSRs installed. DISABLE allows selective control of which TSRs are
    active. These are all COM files. Source code is available in BOR-100 DL3
    under the name TSRSRC.ARC. By Kim Kokkonen, 72457,2131.



[71350,3534]
EBL307.ARC/binary         22-May-87 68224              Accesses: 11

    Keywords: BATCH BAT EBL EXTENDED LANGUAGE BATCHFILES

    Version 3.07 of Extended Batch Language, a shareware program with a $49
    registration fee.  This arc includes the batfunc1 package, batdemo.bat,
    batdoc.bat and batdoc2.bat.  The batdoc files provide some LIMITED
    documentation.  A powerful addition to DOS' batch processor. BRO /KEY=EBL
    in DL1 for related files.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,2002]
PMAP.ARC/binary           10-May-87 20319              Accesses: 162

    Keywords: MAP MEMORY ARENA HEADER ALLOCATION BLOCK MCB

    Version 1.26 of Chris Dunford's program memory map.  Corrects a problem in
    1.25's detection of extended memory; if you have 1.25 and it reports
    correctly, don't bother with this one.  Version 1.25 added a few minor
    enhancements and corrected a problem with DOS 3.30.  Download using
    supported protocol, extract program and documentation using ARC or ARC-E.



[76317,1232]
NANSI2.ARC/binary         09-May-87 46208              Accesses: 158

    Keywords: NANSI CONSOLE DRIVER 286

    NANSI is a device driver that goes far beyond ANSI.SYS including faster
    screen output, 43 line support for EGA, etc. This version is optimized for
    the 80286 using 286 specific instructions. ARC file contains documentation,
    driver and assembler sources. [Sysop Note: Not for TSENG EVA480 users.] DL
    via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.



[72457,1557]
BOOTET.ARC/binary         07-May-87 3200               Accesses: 167

    Keywords: BOOT REBOOT START RESTART WARM COLD

    A program to reboot the computer.  Can be typed in as a DOS command or used
    in a batch file.  Supports "warm" and "cold" booting.  Assembler source
    code is included.  Upl/Auth: Eric Tauck.



[76556,3643]
BRANCH.THD                05-May-87 18093              Accesses: 58

    Keywords: BRANCH RECONFIG BATCH AUTOEXEC LOCK ERRORLEVEL KBFLAG ANSYN
    NOLOCK TOGGLE

    Branching without interactive user input within batch files (and
    particularly within the AUTOEXEC.BAT file) can be achieved by the use of a
    small program called KBFLAG, which tests for the state of the "lock" toggle
    keys and sets the errorlevel.  This SIG message thread from March, 1987,
    explains its use to set up different startup configurations for a system.
    An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command. Joan Friedman







IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 52
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76556,3643]
REBOOT.THD                05-May-87 28354              Accesses: 56

    Keywords: RECONFIG REBOOT AUTOEXEC CONFIG BATCH COPY RENAME BRANCH COMSPEC

    Several methods of automating a reboot under different CONFIG.SYS and
    AUTOEXEC.BAT files were suggested in these SIG message threads from
    February and March, 1987.  The merits of a dedicated program, RECONFIG,
    were debated against the use of batch files or CED syns to copy or rename
    alternate versions.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead
    command.     Joan Friedman



[76010,474]
BATMEN.ARC/binary         04-May-87 121745             Accesses: 63

    Keywords: MENU MSDOS PCDOS BATCH HARD DISK FILES SHAREWARE

    Ver 4.00 of a batch file menu system. For IBM compatible computers. Options
    include extensive password protection, encrypted config files, chainable
    menus, printer configuration from menu program, single key selection of 32
    choices with ten commands each. Config program to change defaults. Download
    binary, unarc with ARC-E or PKXARC. Shareware.  Upl/Auth:Don Gloistein



[76556,3643]
ALLOC.THD                 04-May-87 20454              Accesses: 59

    Keywords: DISK SPACE ALLOCATION DOS32 FAT UNERASE CLUSTER SECTOR REUSE
    CONTIGUITY

    DOS 3.x introduced an improved disk allocation scheme in which recently
    freed-up clusters are not reused until the system has been re-booted. These
    SIG message threads from February and March, 1987, sort out just what is
    happening and offer some thoughts on how this might be applied to improved
    unerasure schemes.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead
    command.      Joan Friedman








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 53
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76556,3643]
BOOT.THD                  04-May-87 16036              Accesses: 54

    Keywords: BOOT SECTOR FIX DEBUG DOS32 FORMAT JMP

    Certain versions of MS-DOS prior to 3.2 produced diskettes formatted in
    such a way that they are unreadable under DOS 3.2.  A few bytes in the boot
    sector, previously non-crucial, are the culprit.  In this SIG message
    thread from March, 1987, a simple DEBUG routine copying over a good boot
    sector to the affected disks is described.  An ASCII text file; capture to
    disk via the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
CMPLUS.THD                04-May-87 18863              Accesses: 75

    Keywords: COMPLUS COMMAND INTERPRETER SHELL SCRIPT ALIAS PCED COMMAND.COM
    POLYSHELL

    First reports of the command interpreter COMMAND PLUS (COMPLUS), a
    replacement for COMMAND.COM with many features similar to those of PCED and
    other add-on utilities, built in.  SIG message threads from February and
    March, 1987.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.
    Joan Friedman



[76703,750]
TEE.ARC/binary            04-May-87 2236               Accesses: 77

    Keywords: TEE UNIX PIPE REDIRECT FILTER

    A "tee" junction for DOS pipes after the fashion of the Unix function TEE
    by A. K. Head and Ray Duncan. TEE reads from the standard input and outputs
    to both the standard output AND a file. ARC file includes source and
    assembled COM file.



[73307,732]
CHANGE.ARC/binary         30-Apr-87 6992               Accesses: 135

    Keywords: DOS COLOR

    Changes DOS colors to any color desired. ANSI.SYS required. DOC, C source
    and executable file included in ARC file.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 54
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[72307,3311]
ANSIRE.ARC/binary         24-Apr-87 1152               Accesses: 246

    Keywords: ANSI REFERENCE TELEMACUS

    This is a single screen reference card (com file) giving the most
    frequently used ANSI control sequences.  Garry J. Vass  72307,3311



[76703,2002]
ALARM.ARC/binary          22-Apr-87 4516               Accesses: 83

    Keywords: PCED ALARM TIME REMIND

    A user-installable command for PCED, gives you up to three simultaneous
    audio alarms.  Requires Cove Software's PCED; don't download unless you
    have it!  Version 1.14 fixes a problem with the CANCEL command.  Download
    using supported protocol and extract program and documentation with ARC or
    ARC-E.  By Chris Dunford [76703,2002].



[71535,665]
SCOUT.ARC/binary          19-Apr-87 124160             Accesses: 48

    Keywords: SCOUT SHELL TSR RESIDENT DOS FILES DIRECTORY

    A memory resident DOS shell/disk-file manager.  Copy, move, delete files
    singly or in batch.  Format floppy disk from application program.  Print
    text files, set printer codes, search for files & much more.  Download with
    protocol and de-ARC with ARC-E/PKXARC.  See SCOUT.CHG in this DL. -upl/auth
    John J. Newlin



[71560,621]
HELP21.ARC/binary         19-Apr-87 49287              Accesses: 32

    Keywords: DOS HELP 2.1


            This is a help program for use with DOS 2.1.  It is non resident,
    and operates like an extension of DOS.  The user can define his own help
    files to further enhance the operation of this program.  Uploaded April 19,
    1987 by David Thompson, 71560,621, FM Custom Software, Inc.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 55
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[71560,621]
HELP31.ARC/binary         19-Apr-87 53406              Accesses: 82

    Keywords: DOS HELP 3.1

            This is a help program for use with DOS 3.1.  It is non resident,
    and operates like an extension of DOS.  The user can define his own help
    files to further enhance the operation of this program.  Uploaded April 19,
    1987 by    David Thompson, 71560,621, FM Custom Software, Inc.




[71560,621]
HELP32.ARC/binary         19-Apr-87 55284              Accesses: 140

    Keywords: DOS HELP 3.2


            This is a help program for use with DOS 3.2.  It is non resident,
    and operates like an extension of DOS.  The user can define his own help
    files to further enhance the operation of this program.  Uploaded April 19,
    1987 by    David Thompson, 71560,621, FM Custom Software, Inc.




[76067,747]
BIGFIL.ARC/binary         19-Apr-87 12410              Accesses: 95

    Keywords: MS-DOS PC-DOS INTERNALS TURBO PASCAL SEEK PERFORMANCE BIG LARGE
    DISK FILES

    The implementation of disk files under MS/PC-DOS causes severe performance
    degredation for random seeks in large files.  These routines assist DOS in
    locating the proper cluster for a random seek.  On my system (XT clone with
    8 Mhz V20, 30 MB ST-238 [65 ms seek] + Adaptec 2070 RLL Controller under
    PC-DOS 3.30) on a 10 MB test file these routines provided a five-fold
    improvement in random seek performance.             -Edwin Floyd- (4/19/87
    version with bug fix)



[71535,665]
SCOUT.CHG                 18-Apr-87 1109               Accesses: 96

    Keywords: SCOUT TSR RESIDENT SHELL DISK DIRECTORY FILES DOS

    This file contains changes made to SCOUT since the last upload.  See
    SCOUT.ARC in this DL.  SCOUT.ARC is a full featured memory resident
    disk/file/directory manager.





IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 56
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[73200,75]
FLIST.ARC/binary          18-Apr-87 52912              Accesses: 49

    Keywords: FLIST VMCMS FILELIST

    A VM/CMS FILELIST look alike program that allows the user to execute any
    DOS commands on a list of your files.  You can execute multiple commands
    such as Copy, Delete, Rename and execute them all at once. some commands
    are compatible with mainframe FILELIST.  Must have DOS 2.1 or higher.



[76703,2002]
EXECOM.ARC/binary         17-Apr-87 12596              Accesses: 156

    Keywords: EXE2BIN EXE COM SYS DOS 3.3 CONVERT BINARY

    A replacement for EXE2BIN.  Beginning with DOS 3.3, EXE2BIN has been moved
    to the Technical Reference disk, and thus cannot be obtained with extra
    cost. Download using supported protocol and extract program, C source, and
    documentation using ARC or ARC-E.  Public domain by Chris Dunford.



[73200,2155]
WHAT2.ARC/binary          11-Apr-87 39680              Accesses: 210

    Keywords: DIRECTORY UTILITY FILENAME DESCRIPTIONS DOCUMENTATION

    DIRECTORY DESCRIPTION UTILITY. (Great!) Replace the DOS DIR Function.
    Allows youto attach descriptions to your filenames.



[73210,101]
DIRTRE.ARC/binary         10-Apr-87 18727              Accesses: 69

    Keywords: DIRECTORY FIND C SOURCE

    DIRTREE utility.  Displays (to stdout) directory structure with or without
    filenames.  Can start at a subdirectory.  Also used to search for file
    locations using wildcards.  Includes c source.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 57
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[72755,500]
SR182.ARC/binary          09-Apr-87 78403              Accesses: 91

    Keywords: STILL RIVER SRS SHELL FILE MANAGER SHAREWARE

    Still River Shell Version 1.82 by Bob Howard.  This is the current released
    version and is a significant upgrade.  The product is shareware, but the
    program itself is not crippled in any way.  The document file included is
    the shareware version with the complete bound version available when
    registered.  Oh, yes - this is a File Handler and Shell program, mainly
    useful on hard disks.



[73220,1365]
SIMS.ARC/binary           09-Apr-87 90368              Accesses: 83

    Keywords: SIMS SYNERGY MENU STEWART

    SIMS is a SHAREWARE menu system. It provides security, speed, and fully
    user customizable menus throught its MAKEMENU compiler. Download this ARC,
    try it out and let me know what you think. I've been using it since April,
    1984, since I wrote it, and its certainly made my life easier...
                                    ...David Thomas Stewart [73220,1665].



[76703,1010]
YAMM31.ARC                07-Apr-87 0

    Keywords: XT MENU GENERATOR CGA MONO MULTIAPPLICATIONS HARDDISK PASSWORD
    WINDOWS

    YAMM31.ARC was updated on 15 March 1987.  The current version is stored
    here as YAMM40.ARC.  *** Please note:  This file, YAMM31.ARC, is a dummy
    file pointing to the new file, YAMM40.ARC.  Do NOT download YAMM31.ARC ***



[70320,172]
DOS33U.TXT                04-Apr-87 2887               Accesses: 73

    Keywords: DOS 3.3 UPGRADE

    Form to use to upgrade ANY version of IBM DOS to version 3.3








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 58
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[75716,2377]
IBMSW.ARC/binary          02-Apr-87 57813              Accesses: 4

    Keywords: IBM DOS OS2 APRIL2 DOS3.3

    Full text of IBM CANADA announcements on new PC Software. Corresponding
    Hardware text is in IBMHW.ARC of the IBMHW Sig. Announcements should be
    highly similar to US based ones.  Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with
    ARC- E.



[76703,750]
NEWDOS.ANN                02-Apr-87 5814               Accesses: 14

    Keywords: DOS NEWDOS ADOS MICROSOFT MS

    Short summary of two new operating systems announced by Microsoft April 2,
    1987 along with info on LAN and Windows. Not a lot of detail but perhaps a
    good indication of where things are going. ASCII file, read and capture.



[76703,2002]
PMAP.EXE                  02-Apr-87 2                  Accesses: 77

    Keywords: MEMORY MAP SEGMENT ALLOCATION BLOCK MCB

    To obtain this file please see PMAP.ARC. (This is a pointer file, do not
    try to dl it.)



[76703,1010]
MMSTR2.ARC                01-Apr-87 0

    Keywords: DOS MENU ORGANIZE CUSTOM UTILITY INFORMATION MENU MASTER

    The MenuMaster program has been upgraded and now resides in this Data
    Library as MMSTR6.ARC.  A text file describing MMSTR6 is also available as
    MMSTR6.TXT.  ** Please note ** that this file, MMSTR2.ARC, is a dummy file
    pointing to the latest upgrade.  ** DO NOT download this file, MMSTR2.ARC.
    **








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 59
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76137,2014]
QWIKHE.ARC/binary         30-Mar-87 58880              Accesses: 15

    Keywords: QH QWIKHELP DOS HELP

    QWIKHELP v2.1 -- A DOS help system which can be loaded optionally as a
    resident program.  QWIKHELP provides help for most DOS commands, edlin,
    batch commands, and the DOS editing keys.  Let it be known that QWIKHELP is
    a SHAREWARE program.  Thanks for your continued support.
                             Charles Haire



[71560,1233]
NOLOC.ARC/binary          29-Mar-87 3691               Accesses: 7

    Keywords: COMMAND PATH LOCAL

    "No Locals" - disables command line access to executable files in the
    current working directory. In other words, tells *not* to look in the
    current directory first. DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.



[76044,640]
FCBTA2.ARC/binary         27-Mar-87 13344              Accesses: 64

    Keywords: FANSI CONSOLE BETA VERSION 2.00H PATCHMISC. PROGRAM ARC

    With version 2.00H, FANSI CONSOLE returns to the beta test realm. This file
    contains the patch necessary to update version 2.00-2.00G to the current
    FCONBETA 2.00H. The file also contains the necessary other files and
    patches tthat have been updated. These include a pact to DOS vr. 3.2.



[76044,640]
FCON2H.ARC/binary         27-Mar-87 33733              Accesses: 98

    Keywords: FANSI CONSOLE BETA 2.00H

    This is FCONBETA.DEV vr 2.00H, it provides fast screen scrolls, back
    scroll, EGA support, and other functions too numerous to mention. THIS IS A
    BETA VERSION, earlier, non-beta versions are available in DL1.








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[76044,640]
FHST2H.ARC/binary         27-Mar-87 3429               Accesses: 62

    Keywords: FANSI CONSOLE HISTORY FILE THROUGH 2.00H

    This is a condensed version of the history file for FANSI CONSOLE through
    beta version 2.00H.



[76244,444]
HELP.ARC/binary           26-Mar-87 78491              Accesses: 16

    Keywords: DOS SHELL UTILITIES WINDOWS

    DOS SHELL STYLE INTERFACE WITH MANY UTILITIES.  SIMILAR TO 1DIR WITH A
    MICROSOFT STYLE INTERFACE.  DOWNLOAD WITH A PROTOCOL.  UNPACK WITH ARC-E.



[72076,3447]
YESNO.ARC/binary          24-Mar-87 1408               Accesses: 20

    Keywords: BATCH QUERY BRANCH UTILITY SHAREWARE ERRORLEVEL GOTO

    BATCH QUERY BRANCH UTILITY SHAREWARE ERRORLEVEL GOTO
     YESNO.COM lets your batch files respond to Yes/No prompts.  The reponse is
    passed to the batch file via DOS ERRORLEVEL and your batch file can branch
    with a GOTO command after an IF ERRORLEVEL test.  An example batch file is
    included.  Your prompt is passed by YESNO.COM worded as you like.
    YESNO.COM will append "(Y/N)?" then wait for a response.  Incorrect
    reponses are ignored.



[76044,640]
SCANKY.EXE/binary         22-Mar-87 768                Accesses: 32

    Keywords: SCANCODES KEYBOARD KEY

    This small program will (correctly) display the scan code of the key
    entered for all keys except ESC, which aborts the program.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76417,3662]
UPD.ARC/binary            22-Mar-87 30848              Accesses: 5

    Keywords: INSTALL INSTALLATION CONFIG CONFIG.SYS AUTOEXEC FILES BUFFERS
    PATH SUBDIRECTORY

    UPDPATH & UPDCFG - two programs for adjusting the FILES and BUFFERS values
    in CONFIG.SYS and appending a subdirectory PATH command in an AUTOEXEC.BAT
    file. Useful when used in a batch file to install a program.  Documentation
    and examples included.  Freeware.  Unpack with ARC-E.  Upl by the author -
                                                           Tom Reese
    [76417,3662]



[70320,353]
SD55.ARC/binary           21-Mar-87 56804              Accesses: 12

    Keywords: UTILITY DIRECTORY MS-DOS

    This is a sorted directory utility program for all MS-DOS systems including
    IBM-PC's and compatibles, Zenith Z-100 systems, and generic MS-DOS systems.
    This version has many more features and faster screen output than earlier
    versions.



[73547,1776]
MENU51.ARC/binary         21-Mar-87 70656              Accesses: 18

    Keywords: MENU DOS DISK PRODUCTIVITY CUSTOM UTILITY

    MENU 5.1 by APEX Software. ENHANCED VERSION.  MENU 5.1 is a custom menu
    system that can increase the productivity of both novice and power users.
    Frequently-used or complicated command sequences can be recorded and
    executed with a single keystroke or by cursor pointing.  Many avilable
    options.  (SEE MENU51.TXT FOR DESCRIPTION.) Replaces MENU50.ARC.



[73547,1776]
MENU51.TXT                21-Mar-87 2476               Accesses: 61

    Keywords: MENU DOS CUSTOM UTILITY PRODUCTIVITY DISK

    Description of MENU 5.1 by APEX Software.  ENHANCED VERSION.  Programs and
    documentation filed under MENU51.ARC.  MENU 5.1 is a custom menu system
    with many options.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[73775,1127]
XDL.ARC/binary            21-Mar-87 20608              Accesses: 11

    Keywords: GENERIC MS-DOS DIRECTORY DIR LIST DISPLAY COMPLETE

    Protocol download & unpack  with ARC 5.x compatible utility. XDL - Extended
    Directory List - Displays directory and files with name size time
    attributes  and tree structure in a very compact format. Screen & printer
    output are fully supported. Modes include screen & printer paging, name
    extension size & time sorts,  and a mode to access all directories on a
    disk. This revision fixes a bug at 3.x & runs at 2.x as well. Type "XDL /h"
    for the online help screen.



[74216,1537]
SHELL.ARC/binary          21-Mar-87 60032              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: SHELL COMMAND.COM USER COMMANDS COMMAND PROCESSOR

    Skeleton front end user shell to COMMAND.COM, and all associated files
    including C source code.  Very fast.  Easy to modify. You'll want MSC 4.0
    to modify for your particular needs.



[76555,273]
DSIZ11.ARC/binary         18-Mar-87 2048               Accesses: 14

    Keywords: DIRECTORY TREE HARDDISK SIZE

    This is a utility that scans a disk and reports the size of each directory.
    Written by Eric Gans.  Small and fast.



[72307,3311]
FSEC.ARC/binary           16-Mar-87 15744              Accesses: 12

    Keywords: FILE SECURITY HIDEUNHIDE

    This program steps through each file in the current directory and gives the
    option of hiding (RHS) each visible file and of appearing (A) each hidden
    file.  Useful in detering office snoopers.  Download with a protocol. Garry
    J. Vass  [72307,3311]








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[76010,1025]
POWRME.ARC/binary         16-Mar-87 140544             Accesses: 21

    Keywords: POWERMENU POWER MENU BROWN BAG SHAREWARE MENU

    PowerMenu ver 2.0 is a Shareware program published by Brown Bag Software.
    This program generates menus that access up to 10,000 programs in a single
    keystroke. Handly Utilities are included.  Programs can be password
    protected and access to "raw" DOS can be restricted.  This is a live
    program but also contains a demo of the file manager WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH
    VERSION 3.0 (received with Dr. DOS when u register).  Registration $29.95
    to $89.95 + $5 s & h.  Great for Networks.



[75036,1602]
YAMM40.ARC/binary         15-Mar-87 79232              Accesses: 149

    Keywords: XT MENU GENERATOR CGA MONO MULTIAPPLICATIONS HARDDISK PASSWORD
    WINDOWS

    YAMM (Yet Another Menu Maker) V 4.0. New version has many new features and
    comes with a menu generator program to build menus without editing a
    "choice" file by hand.  YAMM allows you to create a menu for starting your
    applications on a hard disk system.  FEATURES: customized menus, scrollable
    sub-menu windows, password protection, time & date log of use, point &
    shoot type interface, changable color and borders, and more. Download with
    Protocal. Unpack with ARC-E. ** SHAREWARE **



[72437,730]
LSRT22.ARC/binary         14-Mar-87 106368             Accesses: 14

    Keywords: SORT MERGE FILTER LSORT DBASE

    Latest version of LSORT generalized sort merge program. Includes ability to
    write user SORT exits.  This version uploaded 3/14/87 supercedes any other
    versions on COMPUSRV. Includes LSORT 2.21 and LSRT 2.1.  LSRT is a DOS
    filter that will sort files as large as memory on up to 16 character
    fields.  LSORT will sort files larger than memory.  It also supports BASIC
    and dBase files.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76556,3643]
DOS321.JAN                14-Mar-87 7468               Accesses: 52

    Keywords: DOS321 3.21 PC-DOS I17 FMTDRVR DISKCOPY KEYBUS PATCH

    SIG message thread from January, 1987, with more in the continuing saga of
    the "patch disks" for DOS 3.2(1).  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via
    the R>ead command.       Joan Friedman



[76703,762]
HEXOUT.ARC/binary         14-Mar-87 1211               Accesses: 13

    Keywords: ANSI NANSI FANSI ESCAPE HEX CRT STDOUT


      HEXOUT.COM will send any hex string to the CRT or to any device via DOS
    redirection; it's especially suited to sending ANSI.SYS setup strings. Part
    of the A86/D86 package, stripped out with brief docs to reach more users.
    Download as binary and unarc with PKXARC or ARC-E. Upl 3-14-87 Jim Kyle



[76556,3643]
DAILY.THD                 12-Mar-87 3500               Accesses: 30

    Keywords: AUTOEXEC DAILY CED BATCH EBL STACKEY FILEKEY ONCE-A-DAY

    SIG message thread from January, 1987, with a method to create a batch file
    that will be run automatically by your autoexec.bat file just once a day,
    regardless of how often you may reboot.  An ASCII text file; capture to
    disk via the R>ead command.      Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
DDISK.THD                 12-Mar-87 18310              Accesses: 29

    Keywords: DISK DEATH CRASH BOOT SECTOR FAT HEADS ADDRESS-MARK DISKCOPY

    Whatever can cause an innocent-looking floppy disk to crash a system merely
    by attempting to read it?  The receipt of such a "death disk" by one member
    led to an inquiry into the mysteries of the boot sector in this SIG message
    thread from January, 1987.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the
    R>ead command.      Joan Friedman








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 65
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[70366,1214]
FF.ARC/binary             11-Mar-87 91136              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: TSR FILE UTILITY MANAGER RESIDENT LAN DIR SORT FILEFRIEND

    FileFriend+ is a memory-resident file manager. This is version 1.10B,
    replacing original upload of 1.10A. It is fast and always handy - just two
    keystrokes away. Supports up to 10 drives and subdirectories. 7 sorting
    methods. Point and Execute Copy, Rename, ChDir, etc. Command stack. LAN
    operation. Shareware. Download w. protocol & unpack w. ARCE.



[76556,3643]
DEVICE.THD                10-Mar-87 22028              Accesses: 15

    Keywords: DEVICE DRIVERS TSR BLOCK CHARACTER RAMDISK ANSI MOUSE COMENT
    BRNDEV

    SIG discussion from January, 1987, considering just what the technical and
    functional differences between device drivers and TSRs are.  An ASCII text
    file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.       Joan Friedman



[73047,2676]
HDMENU.ARC/binary         06-Mar-87 92185              Accesses: 29

    Keywords: HDMENU MENU SECURITY LOG SYSTEM LOGGING SHELL PASSWORD ACCESS

    HDMenu22 is version 2.2 of HDMenu.  It fixes some 2.1 bugs relating to
    directories and different video formats.  Allows moving cursor selection of
    application porgrams on a fixed disk.  It provides password security for
    logging on and multi-level security for access to different programs and
    DOS.  Records all system activity in log by user name, program, date, time
    and duration.  Removes novice users from need to know DOS and can provide
    PC utilization reports.




[76566,1405]
LPTX.ARC/binary           06-Mar-87 4880               Accesses: 23

    Keywords: REDIRECT PRINTER FILE DISK LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 PRINT

    Re-direct output destined for LPT1, LPT2, and/or LPT3 to disk file(s). LPTX
    can be called from .BAT files, the command line, or from within dBase
    command files. There are probably even some other ways to use it. Doesn't
    work too well with DOS 3.x






IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 66
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[72307,3311]
DIRUT8.ARC/binary         03-Mar-87 16384              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: DIRECTORY DIR

    DIRUT8 is the latest (and quite possibly the last) of the DIRUT series.  It
    operates on a hard-disk moving through hidden and unhidden directories
    alike and gives a list of files within each directory sorted by extension.
    Garry J. Vass  [72307,3311]



[70077,3453]
MMSTR6.TXT                01-Mar-87 4093               Accesses: 102

    Keywords: DOS MENU ORGANIZE CUSTOM UTILITY INFORMATION MENU MASTER 2.12

    Short description of Menu Master 2.12 (MMSTR6.ARC).  Menu Master is a
    custom menu generating utility for automating DOS routines and for running
    application programs via a single key.  Program files and abbreviated DOCS
    are contained in the file MMSTR6.ARC.  Please read this file before
    downloading the full MMSTR6.ARC file.



[70077,3453]
MMSTR6.ARC/binary         28-Feb-87 66944              Accesses: 65

    Keywords: DOS MENU ORGANIZE CUSTOM UTILITY MENU MASTER 2.12

    Menu Master 2.12 - Enhanced Version - Custom Menu Generating Utility for
    automating DOS routines and for running application programs via a single
    key. - Features Password Protection and many custom options.  Abbreviated
    Manual included.  (ShareWare) You must register to get the full Docs. Works
    with DOS 2.x or 3.x, except DOS v 3.0.  Essentially the same as Version
    2.11, except passwords no longer echo to screen when entered.  See
    MMSTR6.TXT for more



[72210,17]
MEMORY.ARC/binary         26-Feb-87 2944               Accesses: 43

    Keywords: MEMORY STATUS REPORT CHKDSK CLONE

    Ever get frustrated waiting for CHKDSK to grind out a memory report?  Well,
    here at last is a solution to that problem.  MEM.COM is a 169 byte program
    that is free, and this archive file, MEMORY.ARC, contains the source code
    written in assembly language, so you can improve the program or just look
    to see how it is done.  Down load with an error free protocol and de-arc
    with arc or arc-e.  Requires DOS 2+.  Auth/upl:  Charles Lazo III.





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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,762]
TELALL.ARC/binary         26-Feb-87 894                Accesses: 46

    Keywords: MSDOS DATA-AREA SNOOPER HEX DUMP FILE BUFFERS


      This ARC contains a single COM file which dumps most all of the DOS data
    areas such as Buffers, FCBs, DCBs, etc to the CRT together with some other
    information. Tested only with DOS 3.1, may not work with 2.x. UPL author/JK



[73127,2010]
BASICM.BAS/binary         17-Feb-87 768                Accesses: 38

    Keywords: BASIC MENU BAS ASCII BINARY

    Basic menu program. Use cursor or numeric keypad to select program and
    press enter to run. Works with CGA/EGA only.



[76044,640]
ENVED1.ARC/binary         17-Feb-87 17408              Accesses: 48

    Keywords: ENVIRONMENT EDITOR VR. 1.0

    A very good tool for working with your environment, adding, deleting or
    changing. Effectively an editor for the DOS environment area. Uploaded by
    Karl Swensen by permission of the author.



[72746,2201]
SPACE.ARC/binary          11-Feb-87 29054              Accesses: 4

    Keywords: HARD DISK FREE SPACE DOS UTILITY SASSCO

    SPACE.EXE is a simple hard disk utility which displays (quickly) the free
    and total space of all hard drives on the system.  Since it uses the DOS
    interrupts, any device that DOS considers a drive should work OK.  SPACE
    only searchs drive C and above and currently supports color text monitors.
    Please Note: The advertising was limited within this program to ONE WORD
    ONLY !!








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 68
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,750]
HDM244.NEW                11-Feb-87 787                Accesses: 67

    Keywords: HARD DISK SHELL MANAGE MENU SYSTEM

    List of new features in HDM244 a hard diks file manager. Read on-line or
    download via protocol.



[71406,507]
HDM244.ARC/binary         10-Feb-87 176128             Accesses: 41

    Keywords: HARD DISK SHELL MANAGE MENU SYSTEM

    Hard disk menu and file system version 2.44 witch various fixes and
    features. See HDM244.NEW for list of changes. HDM allows up to 100 menu
    selections. User supported. Download via protocol and extract with
    ARC/ARC-E. George Coles.



[76556,3643]
CACHES.THD                29-Jan-87 18885              Accesses: 64

    Keywords: TIMING TESTS CACHES SUPERPCKWIK POLYBOOST EMMCACHE LIGHTNING
    VCACHE VKETTE

    Extensive benchmark tests of five popular disk caching programs led to
    discussion of the pros and cons of these programs, the effect of buffers on
    system speed, and compatibility concerns.  SIG message threads from
    December, 1986, and January, 1987.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via
    the R>ead command.      Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
EMSSIM.THD                29-Jan-87 9125               Accesses: 57

    Keywords: EMS EEMS EMULATORS SOFTWARE SIMULATE EXTENDED EXPANDED ABOVEDISK
    MICROVMS

    SIG message thread from December, 1986, discussing software available to
    simulate EMS or EEMS expanded memory on souped-up fast ATs that cannot use
    standard EMS expansion cards.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the
    R>ead command.       Joan Friedman








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 69
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76556,3643]
SAVBYT.THD                29-Jan-87 15090              Accesses: 77

    Keywords: SAVE BYTES RAM TRICK TSR ENVIRONMENT COMSPEC AUTOEXEC SHELL MARK
    RELEASE

    SIG message thread from December, 1986, revealing that several hundred
    bytes of RAM can be saved by setting comspec to null before loading TSRs
    (and several thousand bytes by waiting until the end of the autoexec to set
    path, prompt, and other environmental values).  An ASCII text file; capture
    to disk via the R>ead command.      Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
SUBTST.THD                29-Jan-87 4750               Accesses: 21

    Keywords: SUBDIRECTORY TEST EXISTENCE IFEXIST BATCH FINDDIR REXX EBL
    ERRORLEVEL

    SIG message thread from December, 1986, discussing ways of testing for the
    presence of a subdirectory, from within a batch file.  An ASCII text file;
    capture to disk via the R>ead command.        Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
ANSION.THD                28-Jan-87 4535               Accesses: 38

    Keywords: ANSI DETECT NANSI FANSI CON DRIVER CHAIN CPR

    SIG message thread from December, 1986, considering how to determine
    whether ANSI.SYS (or other ANSI-type console driver) has been installed.
    Two alternative solutions are proposed, one tracing the driver chain, the
    other asking for a cursor position report.  An ASCII text file; capture to
    disk via the R>ead command.        Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
BACKUP.DEC                28-Jan-87 10290              Accesses: 58

    Keywords: BACKUP RESTORE FASTBACK BACKEZ QDOS BACKIT DOS FORMAT HYSTERISIS
    USABLE

    SIG message thread from December, 1986, in which members offer advice on
    their current methods of backing up a hard disk; in particular, discussion
    of backups in DOS readable format, and the problems of restoring files on
    different hardware from that which the "original" files resided on.  An
    ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.      Joan Friedman






IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 70
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76556,3643]
BAKFRM.THD                28-Jan-87 10990              Accesses: 37

    Keywords: FORMAT BACKGROUND QUICK QDR CFORMAT FASTBACK DMA

    Sitting and waiting while your PC formats floppy disks can be a boring
    exercise; this SIG message thread from December, 1986, addresses the
    possibility of running FORMAT as a background task.  A couple of
    fast-formatting utilities are suggested as an alternative.  An ASCII text
    file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
BATBUG.THD                28-Jan-87 9475               Accesses: 22

    Keywords: BATCH FILES CR LF BUG GOTO ECHO REM CTRL-Z LABEL REDIRECTION

    A "bad DOS bat bug" encountered by a member was traced to the absence of a
    CR (^M) character at the end of final lines of batch files where the final
    line contains an ECHO or GOTO command.  SIG message thread from December,
    1986.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command. Joan
    Friedman



[76044,640]
PAT32.ARC/binary          25-Jan-87 1199               Accesses: 61

    Keywords: DOS 3.2 PATCH 8087

    This is a patch to IBMBIO.COM for an error in handling math exceptions from
    an 8087/80287 math coprocessor. It is unknown if the bug applies to
    emulated 8087/80287 exceptions. Archieve contains all files necessary to
    make patch.



[70135,141]
TIMER3.ARC/binary         22-Jan-87 20480              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: BATCHFILE-TOOL BATCH-LOOP BATCH-PAUSE

    Run within a batch file or a pced syn program provides a timed loop which
    can be used to give a choice about continuing or bifurcating to another
    task. Especially useful in autoexec.bat where it can be used to give
    opportunity to break out.  Also 'wait until' option.  upl by -er








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,750]
FCDEV.ARC/binary          21-Jan-87 33977              Accesses: 152

    Keywords: FANSI FCONSOLE DEVICE DRIVER VIDEO KEYBOARD ANSI

    The actual FANSI-Console device driver version 2.00G. See FCON20.HST for
    the changes from prior versions. BRO /KEY:FANSI to see all the related
    files. FANSI is a driver that gives you faster screen I/O, enhanced
    keyboard features, auto video blank, backscroll and full ANSI
    implementation. Download via protocol, extract with ARC/ARC-E. User
    supported. Note: If you have version 2.0x see the file FCON2G to update to
    2.0g, this file not needed.



[76703,750]
FCON20.HST                21-Jan-87 4825               Accesses: 43

    Keywords: FANSI FCONSOLE DEVICE DRIVER VIDEO KEYBOARD ANSI

    Change log for Fansi-Console from version 1.19 thru version 2.0g. This is
    an ascii file so you can <r>ead as much as you're interested in and ^P to
    skip the rest. BRO /KEY:FANSI to see all the files.



[76044,640]
FCON2G.ARC/binary         20-Jan-87 24388              Accesses: 45

    Keywords: FANSI CONSOLE UPDATE VERSION 2.00G ANSI SCREEN

    This archieve contains the patch file necessary to update vr. 2.00, or
    subsequent release, of FANSI to the new update released 1/18/87. It also
    contains those utilities that have changed or been updated as well as an
    abbreviated history file of changes from vr. 1.19 through this release.
    Download with protocal.



[76703,750]
EASY.DIR                  19-Jan-87 5785               Accesses: 60

    Keywords: EASYMENU MENU

    An ARCV directory of the contents of the three Easymenu files here; EASY-1,
    EASY-2 and EASY-3. Ascii file, read and capture.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76576,470]
EASY-1.ARC/binary         18-Jan-87 102144             Accesses: 62

    Keywords: CONSULTANT DISK DOS EASYMENU MENU MOUSE FULL VERSION SHAREWARE

          EasyMenu 1.01  - A  hard disk  menu system.  Runs  any program at  a
    keystroke.  Includes: Mouse  support, hands-on training manual,  unlimited
    menus,  screen  blank,  hardware readout, clock,  AUTOEXEC & CONFIG
    display, printer control, menu  reboot,  DOS  access  or  restriction,
    more.  DL  via protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit)



[76576,470]
EASY-2.ARC/binary         18-Jan-87 98688              Accesses: 38

    Keywords: CONSULTANT DISK DOS EASYMENU MENU MOUSE FULL VERSION SHAREWARE
    UTILITY


         Skeleton menu  system for  use with EasyMenu.  Contains Public Domain
    & ShareWare  software, integrated with menus, to provide  basic DOS & File
    Management functions.  Add your own menus & help files to standardize your
    own menu systems. DL via protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit)



[76576,470]
EASY-3.ARC/binary         18-Jan-87 209792             Accesses: 32

    Keywords: CONSULTANT DISK DOS EASYMENU MENU MOUSE FULL VERSION SHAREWARE
    GAMES

    Game  collection,   with  menu  &  help file.  For use with EasyMenu.
    Ready to install.   DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.  (8-bit)



[72307,154]
PRMPT.ARC/binary          17-Jan-87 896                Accesses: 35

    Keywords: DOS PROMPT ANSI.SYS

    THIS FILE CREATES A NEW DOS PROMPT. IT USES ANSI.SYS, AND CHANGES YOUR
    FUNCTION KEYS.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 73
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[75776,151]
VERBCK.ARC/binary         11-Jan-87 34347              Accesses: 14

    Keywords: VERIFY DOS BACKUP FILE INTEGRITY UTILITY

    Do YOU trust the DOS Backup command?  I don't.
    This program verifies that ALL files are backed up and that the data on the
    floppies exactly matches the hard disk.
    If your backup passes this program you KNOW it worked right.
    Version 1.3 includes utility to list files modified since the last backup.
    Upl/Author Ed Ross [75776,151]  Download with a protocol and unpack with
    ARC-E.



[72307,3311]
RESWAL.ARC/binary         09-Jan-87 27648              Accesses: 37

    Keywords: RESIDENT MEMORY DEVICE CHAIN MEMORY MAP

    This is the DOS resident version of MEMWALK, a memory exploration tool. New
    options are EMS base page (where EMS is found) and TOP Page.  Requires DOS
    3+.  Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.  Garry J. Vass
    [72307,3311]



[75136,360]
ANSWER.ARC/binary         05-Jan-87 15273              Accesses: 30

    Keywords: BATCH DOS UTILITY C

    A simple program to prompt for an answer, the valid ones having been given
    from the command line. Example: C:>answer yn  would allow 4 possible
    replies (YyNn) ans would return the ascii value of the answer as the
    arrorlevel. Includes C source, and a sample batch file (README) that uses
    the program and explains its modifying parameters. Public Domain. Upl/Auth:
    Steve Kalman. Use ARCE to expand.



[76505,2315]
BATENV.ART                29-Dec-86 25020              Accesses: 36

    Keywords: BATCH BATCHFILE REXX EBL PROCOMMAND SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the January, 1987 Capitol
    PC User's Group Monitor.  Discusses  alternate BATCH environments: Personal
    REXX, Extended BATCH  Language (EBL) and Pro Command.  These have
    variables, user input,  keyboard stacks, etc.  Download with the read
    command 25016 bytes. Upl/Author B. Simon [76505,2315]





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[76505,2315]
BATHLP.ARC/binary         29-Dec-86 15954              Accesses: 32

    Keywords: BATCH BATCHFILE FAKEY KEYFAKE DX TURBO-POWER SWEEP XT ANSIDRAW
    SCREDIT SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the December, 1986
    Capitol PC User's Group Monitor.  Discusses "small" enhancements for batch
    files including thoses allowing  user input (eg ASK), keyboard stacking
    (FAKEY, KEYFAKE), "mail  merge for batchfiles" (DX Turbo-Power-Utilities),
    screen creation  and sounds.  Download with a binary protocol and unpack
    with ARC/ARCE.  Upl/Author B. Simon [76505,2315]



[76505,2315]
BATTUT.ARC/binary         29-Dec-86 16362              Accesses: 63

    Keywords: BATCH BATCHFILE TUTORIAL SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the November, 1986
    Capitol PC User's Group Monitor.  An  intermediate tutorial including
    discussion of batch commands and  various undocumented features. Download
    with a binary protocol and  unpack with ARC/ARCE.  Upl/Author B. Simon
    [76505,2315]



[75366,1525]
MENUWR.ARC/binary         28-Dec-86 31545              Accesses: 30

    Keywords: MENU BATCH HARD DISK WRITE

    This program creates hard disk menus to speed access to programs in
    subdirectories.  Its all done with the batch files that MENUWRIT
     creates.  NOTE - add MENU as the last command in AUTOEXEC.BAT to
     use the finished product.  upload/author: John Huffman (75366,1525)



[76556,3643]
CMSPEC.THD                27-Dec-86 7785               Accesses: 65

    Keywords: COMSPEC SHELL SET ENVIRONMENT COMMAND PROCESSOR SECONDARY PARENT
    CHILD

    SIG message threads from November, 1986, with clarification of the use of
    the COMSPEC command, and its relation to the SHELL command.  An ASCII text
    file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.       Joan Friedman







IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 75
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76556,3643]
SYNBUF.THD                27-Dec-86 7020               Accesses: 21

    Keywords: CED PCED SYNONYMS SYN BUFFER GLOBAL LOCAL CLEAR LOAD

    SIG message thread from November, 1986, in which one method of coping with
    a large P/CED synonym buffer is suggested.  An ASCII text file; capture to
    disk via the R>ead command.    Joan Friedman



[76703,2002]
CDD.ARC/binary            27-Dec-86 2326               Accesses: 28

    Keywords: PCED CHDIR DIRECTORY SUBDIRECTORY DRIVE PATH CHANGE

    A PCED user-installed replacement for DOS's CD command.  Changes drive as
    well as directory when a drive letter is included.  REQUIRES PCED!!
    Dowload 2326 bytes using supported protocol, and extract program and
    documentation using ARC or ARC-E.  By Marc Adkins and Chris Dunford.



[76556,3643]
QDOS2.THD                 26-Dec-86 19930              Accesses: 10

    Keywords: QDOS FILE MANAGER TAG RETAG QED XTREE PC-FLIST EDITOR SHELL HEX
    DS 1DIR

    SIG message thread from November, 1986, with early rave reviews for the new
    version of QDOS, the file organizer and DOS utility program from Gazelle
    Systems.  Includes comparisons with other programs, including XTree,
    PC-Flist, DS, and 1Dir.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead
    command. Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
BOOST.THD                 25-Dec-86 16300              Accesses: 40

    Keywords: POLYBOOST FANSI FANSI-CONSOLE CACHE KEYBOARD BUFFER RAW FLICKER
    CTRLALT ANSI

    A new utility program, PolyBoost from Polytron, provides disk cacheing,
    keyboard enhancements, and speeded-up video all in one package.  Its
    features are compared to those of Fansi-Console and other existing
    utilities in this SIG message thread from November, 1986.  An ASCII text
    file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.       Joan Friedman








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 76
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[72217,2440]
PCSTAT.ARC/binary         24-Dec-86 3827               Accesses: 58

    Keywords: PCSTAT PC MS DOS UTILITY DISK RAM

    PC Status Utility  (Version 2.0)...  Latest version.  PCSTAT displays
    useful information about the current status of your PC.  It is small, fast,
    and very handy!  It gives you a "snapshot" of what's going on in your PC.
    PCSTAT tells you the following information:  Disk space free, disk total
    space, disk space used, Memory free (RAM), Memory total, VERIFY status,
    BREAK status, disk volume label, date, time, and DOS Version.  Much better
    than CHKDSK!  Author:  Robert Woeger



[76556,3643]
DOS321.THD                24-Dec-86 11725              Accesses: 72

    Keywords: PC-DOS 321 DOS32 DOS321 PATCH PATCHES UPDATE COMMAND XCOPY SHARE
    IBM

    PC-DOS 3.2, released with files dated 12/30/85, proved to have a few bugs.
    Various updated files, as well as an updated version 3.21, were issued by
    IBM with little fanfare.  The great confusion over just what files belong
    in which version, what the new files fix, and how to get them, was finally
    cleared up in these SIG message threads from November-December, 1986.  An
    ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.      Joan Friedman



[76044,640]
ENVFRE.ARC/binary         23-Dec-86 2816               Accesses: 73

    Keywords: ENVIRONMENT SPACE TEST

    A very short file to simply tell you your total environment, amount used
    and amount free. Useful for those versions of DOS that allow the setting of
    total environment (3.1, 3.2).



[70007,1212]
CYLON.ARC/binary          21-Dec-86 384                Accesses: 116

    Keywords: DOS PROMPT

    This small program sets up an interesting prompt on a color (C/G or EGA/D)
    monitor. Unpack with ARC or ARC-E.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 77
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[70007,1212]
PROMPT.ARC/binary         21-Dec-86 4096               Accesses: 64

    Keywords: DOS BATCH PROMPT

    Four BAT files that set up interesting DOS prompts - two for mono and two
    for color. The DOC file explains how the prompt strings are constructed.
    Donwload with protocol and use ARC-E to unpack.



[76505,2315]
ANSI.ART                  01-Dec-86 23630              Accesses: 105

    Keywords: ANSI ANSISYS SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the November, 1985
    Capitol PC Users Group Monitor.  Decribes how to use and what you can do
    with the escape sequences provided by the ANSI.SYS device driver.  This is
    the "official" version of an article posted earlier and represents only
    minor changes from the earlier version. Upload/Author Barry Simon



[76505,2315]
CED.ART                   30-Nov-86 17095              Accesses: 113

    Keywords: CED SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the January, 1986 Capitol
    PC Users Group Monitor.  Decribes the last public domain version of CED,
    the DOS command line editor which allows recall of previous commands,
    synonyms, etc.  See also PCED.ART for a review of the commercial version.
    Upload/Author Barry Simon



[76505,2315]
CONFIG.ARC/binary         30-Nov-86 17142              Accesses: 136

    Keywords: CONFIG.SYS AUTOEXEC.BAT

    An article by Barry Simon written especially for the Compuserve IBMNET.
    Decribes what you can (and even should) put in your config.sys file, and
    what it is.  Also some tips on your autoexec.bat.  Useful for the new user
    but even the experienced user may have something to learn from it.
    Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.  Upload/Author Barry Simon








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 78
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76505,2315]
CONSOL.ARC/binary         30-Nov-86 15846              Accesses: 38

    Keywords: CONSOLE UTILITIES REVIEW WAITASEC BURNDEV BACKSCRL CTRLALT KBFIX2
    SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the June, 1986 Capitol PC
    Users Group Monitor.  Decribes assorted Console utilies which enhanced your
    monitor or keyboard: Four screen memory options (ReView, Waitasec,
    Backscrl, Scroll&Recall), Burndev (screen blanker), Ctrlalt (dual monitor
    support is all that is reviewed), KBFIX2.  Download with a Protocol.
    Unpack with ARC-E. Upload/Author Barry Simon



[76505,2315]
DOSSER.ARC/binary         30-Nov-86 14607              Accesses: 22

    Keywords: FILE ORGANIZERS XTREE QDOS SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the April, 1986 Capitol
    PC Users Group Monitor.  Second part of the article FILORG.ART describing
    various file organizers such as XTREE and QDOS as well as stand alone
    programs like LIST. Includes tables comparing features.  Download with a
    Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.  Upload/Author Barry Simon



[76505,2315]
FANSI.ARC/binary          30-Nov-86 16888              Accesses: 165

    Keywords: FANSI CONSOLE SCREEN SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the May, 1986 Capitol PC
    Users Group Monitor.  Decribes the program FANSI Console, which provides
    Fast scrolling, screen blanking, keyboard speedup and much more; Oh, I'm a
    FANSI, fan, SI,mon.  Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.
    Upload/Author Barry Simon



[76505,2315]
FILORG.ARC/binary         30-Nov-86 15000              Accesses: 19

    Keywords: FILE ORGANIZERS SHELLS XTREE QDOS SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the March, 1986 Capitol
    PC Users Group Monitor.  Reviews and compares tweleve file organizers:
    XTREE, QDOS, BEST FRIEND, UTIL, FILE COMMAND II, 1DIR, DISKVIEW, PC TOOLS,
    PC SWEEP, POWER!, STARBRIDGE DOS.  Contiued in DOSSER.ART.  Download with a
    Protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.   Upload/Author Barry Simon





IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 79
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76505,2315]
KEYENH.ART                30-Nov-86 22580              Accesses: 4

    Keywords: PRD+ PC-PEDAL MS-MOUSE MENUS SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the August, 1986 Capitol
    PC Users Group Monitor.  Decribes non-traditional "keyboard macro" options:
    PRD+, PC-PEDAL and the Microsoft Mouse menu making. Upload/Author Barry
    Simon



[76505,2315]
PCED.ART                  30-Nov-86 11740              Accesses: 80

    Keywords: CED PCED SIMON

    An article by Barry Simon which first appeared in the February, 1986
    Capitol PC Users Group Monitor.  Decribes the commercial version of CED;
    see also CED.ART. Upload/Author Barry Simon



[76044,640]
ENVED.ARC/binary          26-Nov-86 17408              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: ENVIROMENT DOS STRING EDITOR

    EnvEd is a simple text-editor designed to modify and create MS-DOS
    enviroment strings. Examples are COMSPEC, PATH, PROMPT, etc. Auth: Scott
    Ladd. Shareware. DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit)
    -Upl: Karl Swensson-



[76556,3643]
PATH.THD                  26-Nov-86 4035               Accesses: 66

    Keywords: PATH SET OLDPATH NEWPATH SAVE RESTORE ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE BATCH
    MENU

    Using batch files to create menus can be a useful technique, but often the
    different tasks on the menu will require different path statements to be
    executed most efficiently.  In this October, 1986, SIG thread, a couple of
    techniques for saving and restoring paths in this situation were offered.
    An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.    Joan Friedman








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 80
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,750]
FCMISC.ARC/binary         17-Nov-86 88931              Accesses: 89

    Keywords: FANSI FCONSOLE DEVICE DRIVER

    Miscellaneous and ancilliary files for Fansi-Console version 2.x. BRO
    /KEY:FANSI to see all the Fansi-Console related files. Binary file,
    download via protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.



[76044,640]
FCDOC.ARC/binary          16-Nov-86 138834             Accesses: 136

    Keywords: FANSI CONSOLE ANSI DRIVER SCREEN UTILITY EGA

    This is the "abbreviated" users manual for Fansi console version 2.00. BRO
    /KEY:FANSI to see all the related files. This is a binary file, download
    via protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.



[76703,1007]
RECON.ARC/binary          08-Nov-86 15488              Accesses: 86

    Keywords: RECONFIGURE CONFIG AUTOEXEC BOOT

    A program that will substitute another autoexec and config file for the
    current AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files and then do a warm boot. (The
    'new' files are given extensions other than .BAT and .SYS to avoid
    'confusing' DOS.) Auth: Glen Marshall. DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.
    (8-bit) -Upl: SysOp-



[74736,3457]
DISPFI.ARC/binary         05-Nov-86 5888               Accesses: 21

    Keywords: DISPFILE DISPFILE.ARC CLIPPER ASM ASSEMBLY ROUTINE SUBROUTINE DIR

    Clipper's "DIR" command requires that COMMAND.COM be available.  Use this
    assembly routine to replace "DIR" and say goodbye to COMMAND.COM.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 81
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[71340,3077]
BOSHEL.ARC/binary         02-Nov-86 41216              Accesses: 98

    Keywords: TURBO PASCAL BOOSTERS DOS SHELL

    DOS Shell com file written in Turbo Pascal and Boosters programmer's
    utilities.  Allows windowed directories, program execution, file listings
    and more. Online help included. ARC file contains executable program only.
    Source available for $40. Binary file, download via protocol. Nancy Smith.



[73307,2453]
KCOUNT.ARC/binary         02-Nov-86 12160              Accesses: 40

    Keywords: TSR KEYBOARD USAGE ACTIVITY CPU TIME MEASUREMENT MONITOR

    KCOUNT V1.10 is a small (4k) resident program that measures the percentage
    of "active" PC usage by monitoring the keyboard interrupt.  It is offered
    free -- this is not shareware.  It can write monitor reports to a file, and
    can be used in a CED SYN or
    BAT file to automate statistics collection.  Less than 1k bytes stay
    resident.  Self-removable.  Online help.  (C)Copyrite Graeme W. McRae, 1986
    [73307,2453]



[76556,3643]
DV-CAR.ARC/binary         31-Oct-86 17033              Accesses: 55

    Keywords: DESQVIEW CAROUSEL COMPARISON MULTI-TASKING TASK-SWITCHING
    CUT-AND-PASTE THREAD

    SIG members, in a September, 1986 thread, compare the features of DesqView
    and Software Carousel.  Despite similarities in task-switching
    capabilities, both programs have their ardent partisans! Download with a
    protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E. Joan Friedman  (Sysop Note:  Not a new file.
    DV-CAR.TQD re- uploaded as DV-CAR.ARC to reduce storage and download time.
    Orig Upl Date: 25 Oct 86)



[76703,747]
READEX.ARC/binary         31-Oct-86 9113               Accesses: 122

    Keywords: UTILITY EXE FILES DOS ANALYZE

    This utility analyzes .EXE files for various DOS loader information.
    Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.  (Sysop Note:  Not a new
    file. READEX.EQE re-uploaded as READEX.ARC to reduce storage and download
    time. Orig Upl Date:  31 Jul 85)





IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 82
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76566,1405]
ENVPTC.TXT                29-Oct-86 3010               Accesses: 44

    Keywords: DOS 2.1 MS-DOS PC-DOS 2.XX ENVIRONMENT SIZE EXPAND PATCH
    COMMAND.COM

    An easy patch for COMMAND.COM to allow the expansion of the environment in
    DOS/MS-DOS 2.xx. Tried it on Compaq DOS 2.1, and it works!



[73267,1664]
DX160.ARC/binary          09-Oct-86 65280              Accesses: 152

    Keywords: DIR DIRECTORY FILE MANAGEMENT BATCH DX HARD DISK ATTRIBUTES FIND
    SORT ARC

    DX is a powerful directory/file management utility.  New in v1.60:
    Alternate characters in pattern matching; Multiple statistics levels;
    Overwrite protection; ANSI color support; all known bugs fixed. If you're
    interested in finding out more about DX, read the DXINFO.TXT file.  This
    file contains DX.COM and DXINFO.TXT. User supported, a contribution is
    requested if you use the program. Download via protocol and unpack with
    ARC/ARC-E. Auth/Upl: Rob Blaine.



[73267,1664]
DXDOC.ARC/binary          09-Oct-86 92160              Accesses: 118

    Keywords: DIR DIRECTORY FILE MANAGEMENT BATCH DX HARD DISK ATTRIBUTES FIND
    SORT ARC

    DX is a powerful directory/file management utility and this ARC file
    contains the documentation and HELP program for DX. If you have the
    documentation for DX v1.42 or v1.54, the changes are very minimal and are
    completely described in the DXINFO.TXT file. If you're interested in
    finding out more about DX, read the DXINFO.TXT file. This file contains
    DX.DOC and DX-HELP.COM. User supported. Download via protocol and unpack
    with ARC/ARCE. Auth/Upl: Rob Blaine.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 83
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[73267,1664]
DXINFO.TXT                09-Oct-86 14930              Accesses: 161

    Keywords: DIR DIRECTORY FILE MANAGEMENT BATCH DX HARD DISK ATTRIBUTES FIND
    SORT ARC

    This is a description file for DX. Read it if you're not sure you want DX.

    DX is a powerful directory/file management utility.  Extremely powerful
    file matching (multiple in- and exclusion extended patterns, date/time/size
    ranges); batch file generation; move/copy/compare/ delete/checksum/CRC any
    set of files; ARChive/LiBRary directory processing; flexible sorting; file
    transfer test; change file attributes; search entire disk and more.  User
    supported.



[75776,151]
DLT.ARC/binary            02-Oct-86 24455              Accesses: 23

    Keywords: FILE DELETE ERASE UTILITY

    This handy file delete utility works like the DOS ERASE command with the
    following additional features:

      - Each file name (with size, date and time) is displayed before begin
        deleted.
      - You can answer Yes or No to say if you want to delete the file.
      - When a file is deleted it is shown with '<--- Deleted' so you can see
        what you did.

    Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.



[73647,1011]
FLIST2.ARC/binary         01-Oct-86 57984              Accesses: 66

    Keywords: IBM FLIST VM CMS PC-FLIST CODECRAFTERS

    PC-FLIST V2.05 is a full screen directory program designed after VM/CMS's
    FLIST program. It allows DOS commands and batch files to be executed from
    any and all of the command lines next to each file in the display. The
    display can be scrolled, sorted and combined with other groups of files.
    All function and alternate keys are user definable. Requires only 54K.
    Download with protocol. Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit).








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 84
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76625,2344]
TIMEDG.ARC/binary         28-Sep-86 1418               Accesses: 140

    Keywords: DEFAULT TIME TIMED AUTOEXEC ROUTINE SELECT

    This short routine provides user-selectable autoexec.bat routines during
    autoboot. Unlike many others though, I believe this to be unique in that it
    has a timed default setting so that the computer can boot-up unattended.
    Download with a Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.



[76703,2002]
XT.ARC/binary             21-Sep-86 24363              Accesses: 59

    Keywords: TREE GLOBAL DIRECTORY SUBDIRECTORY TRAVERSE SWEEP EXECUTE

    Execute a command repeatedly, over the entire directory tree or any
    subdirectory.  Version 1.01 corrects a bug in handling trees on the
    non-default drive and adds an alternate version that may execute internal
    DOS commands more quickly on some systems.  Download 24363 bytes using
    protocol and extract programs and documentation with ARC or ARC-E. By Chris
    Dunford.



[76703,2002]
FAT.ARC/binary            14-Sep-86 16569              Accesses: 159

    Keywords: DIRECTORY DISK FAT SECTOR CLUSTER CHAIN

    A program that displays the cluster chain for a file; finds the owner of a
    cluster or sector; and displays general disk info.  Download 16569 bytes
    using protocol, and extract program and documentation using ARC or ARC-E.
    By Chris Dunford.



[76703,2002]
RADIX.ARC/binary          14-Sep-86 6924               Accesses: 5

    Keywords: FILTER RADIX BASE NUMBER

    A DOS filter that changes the radix (number base) of data read from
    standard input.  Can change any input radix (from 2 to 20) to any output
    radix.  For example, "myprog | radix -i10 -o16" changes output of MYPROG
    from decimal to hex.  Download using supported protocol and extract program
    and documentation with ARC or ARC-E.  By Chris Dunford.








IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 85
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,447]
CONTIG.ARC/binary         04-Sep-86 12288              Accesses: 104

    Keywords: CHKDSK CONTIGUOUS FILES HARD DISK

    This utility program uses the DOS CHKDSK utility to examine all of the
    subdirectories on your hard disk and give you a report regarding
    non-contiguous blocks.  This is uploaded in response to the discussion on
    the limitations of CHKDSK found in CONTIG.THD elsewhere in this Forum's DL.
    Download and unpack with ARC or PKXARC. Upl: Mark Lautenschlager -- Auth:
    John Cooper



[71355,470]
FI-MGR.RVW                03-Sep-86 16185              Accesses: 125

    Keywords: FILE MANAGER REVIEW ARTICLE

    This is a comparative review of public domain and shareware file managers.
    Over 20 were reviewed for this article, with 15 selected for inclusion in a
    chart comparing the features of each. (This file was extracted from the
    September 1986 newsletter of The Public Software Library and uploaded by
    the author.) Most if not all of the programs are available on the DLs here.
    This is a text file, you can Read it online or download it. Upl/auth:
    Nelson Ford.



[76377,1332]
WMV12D.TXT                29-Aug-86 9475               Accesses: 52

    Keywords: MOVE RENAME FILE SUB-DIRECTORY

    Documentation for WMV12E.ARC and WMV12S.ARC, a file move utility. ASCII
    file, <R>ead and capture or download via protocol. Upld/Author: Peter Wu.



[76377,1332]
WMV12E.ARC/binary         29-Aug-86 11392              Accesses: 58

    Keywords: MOVE RENAME FILE SUB-DIRECTORY

    Another MV program. Move/rename files or sub-directories. Uses
    non-recursive algorithm to mv sub-directories. If source contains wildcard,
    command line options let you select files only, sub-dir only, or both.
    Hidden files/sub- dir can also be moved. For DOS 3.xx and 2.xx. Upl/author:
    Peter Wu







IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 86
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76377,1332]
WMV12S.ARC/binary         29-Aug-86 33664              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: MOVE RENAME FILE SUB-DIRECTORY

    Source code for WMV12E.ARC. Needs Microsoft C compiler 3.0 or 4.0 or IBM C
    compiler 1.0 and MASM. Binary file, download via protocol and extrace with
    ARC/ARC-E. Upl/Author: Peter Wu.



[76703,2002]
HS.ARC/binary             27-Aug-86 13726              Accesses: 83

    Keywords: HINDSIGHT PCED BACKSCROLL SCREEN CONSOLE REVIEW

    Version 1.1 of HINDSIGHT, a PCED-installed backscroller.  REQUIRES PCED
    (NOT CED!); don't download unless you have PCED.  This version includes a
    number of enhancements (pop-up any time, dump buffer to disk, alter size of
    backscroll window, etc.) and some bug fixes.  Download 13726 bytes using
    protocol and extract program and documentation using ARC or ARC-E. By Chris
    Dunford.



[76176,261]
SCOPY.ARC/binary          23-Aug-86 3072               Accesses: 105

    Keywords: FILE COPY MULTIPLE-COPY

    Scopy allows multiple files to be copied selectively from one disk
    directory or subdirectory to another. The format is the same as the DOS
    COPY command, and wildcards are allowed; however, SCOPY will prompt as to
    whether or not the user wishes to copy a particular file. Documentation is
    in the .ARC file. Download with a Protocal. Unpack with ARC-E. [Upgraded
    from an earlier version].



[76347,2477]
PALERT.ARC/binary         22-Aug-86 23040              Accesses: 65

    Keywords: WATCHES DISK SPACE AND WARNS WHEN LOW. USE BEFORE 123 DBASE AND
    IN AUTOEXEC

    PALERT helps you avoid unexpectedly running out of disk space.  Often
    programs terminate abnormally or disallow you from completing a function
    due to insufficient disk space.  This may cause you to lose valuable time
    and sometimes data.  PALERT watches your disk space and warns you when
    space is getting low. UPL  Auth: Norm Patriquin  ARC file.






IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 87
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[73137,2554]
HOTDOS.COM/binary         17-Aug-86 4732               Accesses: 247

    Keywords: PARTITION DOS COMMAND RUN

    HOT-DOS version 1.18 by Robert Best. With HOT-DOS installed ^-Left shift
    suspends the currently executing program and loads DOS in the HOT-DOS
    partition allowing execution of most DOS command and programs. You can then
    return to your application program. Shareware, a contribution is requested
    if you find HOT-DOS of value. See HOTDOS.DOC for more info.



[73137,2554]
HOTDOS.DOC                17-Aug-86 6650               Accesses: 259

    Keywords: PARTITION DOS RUN COMMAND

    Documentation for HOTDOS.COM, a user supported program that allows you to
    set up a 2nd partition which is accessable at any time. Ascii file, Read
    and capture.



[76703,2002]
NANSRC.ARC/binary         16-Aug-86 32033              Accesses: 90

    Keywords: NANSI ANSI CONSOLE DEVICE ASM SOURCE

    Assembler source for the NANSI console device by Daniel Kegel.  Download
    32033 bytes using supported protocol and extract source modules and
    makefile using ARC or ARC-E.  Macro assembler or equivalent required.
    Pre-assembled NANSI is available in DL1.  Good example of how to write a
    device driver.   This archive contains the file NANSI.ASM, which was
    missing from the previous upload.



[76703,2002]
RXRUN.ARC/binary          11-Aug-86 4373               Accesses: 15

    Keywords: RXRUN PCED REXX

    Version 1.50 of RXRUN, a PCED add-on for users of Mansfield Software's
    Personal REXX language.  REQUIRES BOTH PCED (NOT CED) AND PERSONAL REXX!
    This version selects REXX.EXE or RX.EXE as appropriate, allows you to
    reload the REXX directory when needed, and is generally a little smarter
    than older versions.  Download 4373 bytes using supported protocol and
    extract RXRUN.COM and RXRUN.DOC using ARC or ARC-E.  By Chris Dunford.







IBM Software Forum Data Library DL1 - DOS / OS                           Page 88
Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[71516,236]
FORMAT.ARC/binary         08-Aug-86 18048              Accesses: 61

    Keywords: DOS FORMAT COMMAND PRE_PROCESSOR

    This is a DOS FORMAT command pre=processor. It checks the first parameter
    character passed, looking for a C or D (or if the first parameter character
    is a /, then it checks to see if the default drive is C or D) and aborts
    the command, displaying an error message. Otherwise, it calls the DOS
    FORMAT command (renamed to DOSFORMT.COM) to do it's job. ARC file contains
    a COM file, a DOC file and the Turbo Pascal source code. (141 Xmodem
    blocks).



[76044,640]
ESC.ARC/binary            08-Aug-86 7808               Accesses: 369

    Keywords: ANSI NANSI CONSOLE FANSI

    This is a very small utility to configure ANSI and ANSI type console
    /screen drivers. The documentation alone is worth the download. Written by
    Mark Hersey, author of FANSI. Uploaded by Karl Swensson



[74375,455]
IMENU.ARC/binary          04-Aug-86 38523              Accesses: 126

    Keywords: MENU DOS HARD DISK PROGRAM ACCESS MEMORY RESIDENT

    Memory resident utility for running programs anywhere in a hard disk tree
    structure. See IMENU.INF for more info. Download using a supported protocol
    and extract with ARC/ARC-E. User supported.



[74375,455]
IMENU.INF                 04-Aug-86 740                Accesses: 237

    Keywords: MENU HARD DISK MEMORY RESIDENT PROGRAM ACCESS

    Short description of INSTANT ACCESS DOS menuing system, stored as IMENU.ARC
    in this DL.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,2002]
SENDIN.COM/binary         04-Aug-86 1393               Accesses: 22

    Keywords: PCED SEND SENDINST ECHO

    Version 1.02 of SENDINST, for PCED users.  Requires PCED (not CED). This
    version corrects a problem with appending to existing files when SEND is
    used to send data to disk.






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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[74666,511]
SWDL2.DES                 02-Jun-87 14578              Accesses: 50

    Keywords: DL2 DIRECTORY SUMMARY BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS

    One-line descriptions of files in DL 2 as of June 1, 1987. Updates
    (including separate change file) will be prepared approximately monthly.
    The file showing changes since May 1 for all DL's is in DL 0 as SWCHG.MAY.
    If you want all the summaries for DL's 1 thru 8, SWSUM.ARC is available in
    DL0.  (This is an ASCII file which can be Read and captured to disk or
    downloaded with a protocol.)



[72770,477]
GALAXY.NEW                09-May-87 5120               Accesses: 129

    Keywords: GALAXY EDITOR WORD PROCESSOR WORDSTAR WS COMPATIBLE FAST

    ASCII file describing new features of GALAXY Version 2.2b Word Processor, a
    fast, powerful, full-featured word processor. Wordstar compatible, but much
    faster and easier to use. Many enhancements in this new version. EGA 43
    line support, Exit to DOS, pulldown menus, online help, printer description
    files, customize colors, toggle between Wordstar or ASCII files, full or
    split screen windows, many more advanced features.



[72770,477]
GALAXY.ARC/binary         06-May-87 166711             Accesses: 69

    Keywords: GALAXY EDITOR WORD PROCESSOR WORDSTAR WS COMPATIBLE FAST

    GALAXY Version 2.2 Word Processor, a fast, powerful, full-featured word
    processor. Wordstar compatible, but much faster and easier to use. Many
    enhancements in this new version. EGA 43 line support, Exit to DOS,
    pulldown menus, online help, printer description files, customize colors,
    toggle between Wordstar or ASCII files, full or split screen windows, many
    more advanced features. Search 100K file in less than one second. Shareware








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76556,3643]
DCA.THD                   04-May-87 17811              Accesses: 30

    Keywords: IBM DOCUMENT CONTENT ARCHITECTURE EBCDIC WORD WORDPERFECT
    CONVERSION

    SIG message threads from March and April, 1987, considering the nature of
    IBM's Document Content Architecture (DCA) format for word processing files,
    and the success of various conversion utilities thereto.  An anomaly in the
    way MS-Word's and WordPerfect's conversion routines handle footnotes was
    uncovered.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.
    Joan Friedman



[71360,2206]
XYPROG.ARC/binary         03-May-87 10498              Accesses: 33

    Keywords: WORDPROCESSING XYWRITE PROGRAM WINDOWS CAPTURE KEYSTROKES

    XYPROG11.ARC is an improved version of XYPROGS.ARC.  It contains two
    routines -- one captures keystrokes on the fly for later recall and the
    other "paints" windows.  The keystroke routine now allows user-selectable
    save/gets.  The windowing routine is simpler and faster.  Both routines
    have stronger error-checking and allow exiting at any time.  Thanks to
    those who offered suggestions for improvements! -- Ernie Wallengren



[74365,1716]
MAIL27.ARC/binary         03-May-87 87432              Accesses: 22

    Keywords: MAILALL LABEL ADDRESS MAILMERGE WORDSTAR MAILLIST

    Upgrade of MAILALL to 2.71. Now compiled with Borland's Turbo Basic. Test
    label and screen mode corrections are made. Compatible with MAILLIST REL 4
    and higher. MAILALL will maintain up to 20 file names each with 4000
    addresses, hard disk and 1500 addresses, floppy disk. Edit, print, export,
    delete, addresses per multi-field matches that will ignore upper lower
    case. Export of Wordstar MailMerge files. Now includes a complete manual
    file. Un-arc with ARC/ARC-E. Shareware. James McDaniel








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[71600,1200]
XYHEAD.ARC/binary         02-May-87 3559               Accesses: 38

    Keywords: XYWRITE XPL HEADER DEMO

    HEADER is a XyWrite program that will insert a default running header into
    any new file opened in XyWrite.  Useful mostly a demo of XPL tricks and
    techniques (including undocumented material), but perhaps also useful for
    its ostensible purpose.  Auth/Upl: Edward Mendelson.



[76556,2651]
FUNCAL.ARC/binary         29-Apr-87 2953               Accesses: 37

    Keywords: XYWRITE XPL ROUTINE FUNCTION CALLS

    FUNCCALL.WPF is a Xywrite Programming Language (XPL) routine that allows
    easy entry of Xywrite function calls into XPL routines that you are
    writing.  Doc file included.  Written by Tom Robinson, Modified by Andy
    Glass, Uploaded by Pete Strisik.  Public Domain.  Dwnld with protocol,
    unpack with ARC program.



[74176,534]
CTAGS2.ARC/binary         26-Apr-87 18914              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: BRIEF VI CTAGS TAGS EDITTING SOURCE

    ctags may be used with Brief or VI editors to position based on proceedure
    name (or "#define" name, NEW FEATURE) instead of file names and line
    numbers. Sources are included for your improving pleasure.
                                    Paul Verket
                                    CIS   74176.534
                                    Genie PVERKET



[70116,1745]
EMADOC.ARC/binary         25-Apr-87 72704              Accesses: 96

    Keywords: EMACS DOCUMENTATION MICROEMACS EDITOR

    Rename to EM38FDOC.ARC, documentation and misc. files for MicroEMACS
    version 3.8f.  See also EMAIBM.ARC (binaries) and EMASRC.ARC (sources).








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[70116,1745]
EMAIBM.ARC/binary         25-Apr-87 51200              Accesses: 93

    Keywords: EMACS BINARIES MICROEMACS EDITOR

    Rename to EM38FIBM.ARC, '.exe' files for the IBM PC variant of MicroEMACS
    version 3.8f.  See also EMADOC.ARC (documentation) and EMASRC.ARC
    (sources).



[72345,147]
WS-KBD.XYW/binary         19-Apr-87 6656               Accesses: 20

    Keywords: XYWRITE WORDSTAR CONVERT CONVERSION KEYBOARD

    XyWrite macro emulates WordStar's CNTRL-key and ctrl-Q-key functions.
    REVISED VERSION includes load-able binary file, new features (delete
    sentence and paragraph). With this macro you *almost* never need lift your
    fingers from the "home" keys. Cursor moves, screen scrolling and paging,
    begin/end defines, deletes are all done with alpha keys.



[76010,1025]
PCO.TXT                   19-Apr-87 767                Accesses: 65

    Keywords: PC-OUTLINE PC OUTLINE BROWN BAG SOFTWARE PCO

    Explains the difference between PC-Outline Version 3.24 and 1.08x.
    Functionally, THEY ARE THE SAME except for minor bug fixes/ PCO324.ARC
    features a new and LOWER pricing option ranging from $29.95 to $89.95 + $5
    S & H.  Please do not distribute versions OTHER than 3.24.



[76703,1010]
PCO322.ARC                19-Apr-87 0

    Keywords: PC-OUTLINE PC OUTLINE BROWN BAG SOFTWARE SHAREWARE OUTLINER
    OUTLINING

    PCO322.ARC has been upgraded and is now stored here as PCO324.ARC.  Please
    note that this PCO322.ARC file is a dummy file pointing to the new version
    of PCO.  Do NOT download PCO322.ARC.








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[76010,1025]
PCO324.ARC/binary         18-Apr-87 123776             Accesses: 80

    Keywords: PC-OUTLINE PC OUTLINE BROWN BAG SOFTWARE SHAREWARE OUTLINER
    OUTLINING

    PC-Outline is an optionally memory resident, 9 windowed outline processor.
    This is a Shareware product with registration fees ranging from $29.95 to
    $89.95 + $5 s & h. MaxThink and ThinkTank files can be read.  Many users
    even use PCO as their WP! Abbreviated documentation in this version.
    Complete manual available upon registration.  See PCO.TXT for more details
    before downloading PCO324.ARC.



[72245,1553]
COUNT.ARC/binary          17-Apr-87 13952              Accesses: 22

    Keywords: COUNT TEXT ASCII LINES TOTAL

    A line counter written in Turbo PASCAL.  Will rapidly total the number of
    lines in a text file.  If more than one filename is given, via the command
    line or a script file, the lines will be counted and totalled.  Blank lines
    may be ignored. Docs included.  This is an update.  NOT Shareware - Free.
    Unpack with ARC-E.  Author: Jon Wind 70167,3444




[74316,320]
LQ1000.PRD/binary         16-Apr-87 3328               Accesses: 14

    Keywords: EPSON LQ PRD UNDERLINE WORD

    Fix for underlining on the LQ800/1000 using MS Word. Underlines leading
    spaces and spaces between words. Trailing spaces will underline if you use
    CTRL-SPACEBAR. Double-underlining is only slightly improved. Let me know if
    you have any questions, problems or suggestions! Upl/Auth: John Ellard.








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[74755,747]
COUNT.ARC/binary          11-Apr-87 10368              Accesses: 46

    Keywords: TEXT ASCII COUNT WORDS LINES CHARACTERS

         This is an upgraded version of the COUNT program in DL4.  This version
         is faster, counts multiple files, accepts wildcards and has command
    line
         switches to count ASCII characters only and to skip blank lines.
    Self-documenting: Type count with no arguments for a list of options.
    Public Domain; includes MSC source.  Upl/Auth: Bob Kiesling.



[74365,1716]
MAIL65.ARC/binary         07-Apr-87 127872             Accesses: 18

    Keywords: MAILMERGE MAILALL MAILIST LABELS ADDRESS LABELS WORDSTAR

    If you liked MAILIST you'll love MAILALL. Search, edit, delete, print, and
    export addresses per multi-field matches with upper/lower case ignored. Up
    to 4000 addresses on a hard disk and 1500 addresses on a floppy disk per
    address file, up to 20, are maintained. Import/Export MAILMERGE files also.
    MAILALL includes a complete manual file. Compatible with MAILIST files 4.0
    to 6.5. Shareware. Thank you, James McDaniel



[76703,2002]
FGREP.ARC/binary          07-Apr-87 6213               Accesses: 36

    Keywords: TEXT FILE ASCII SEARCH FIND LOCATE GREP FGREP

    A text search utility.  Like DOS's FIND, but smaller and much faster, with
    multi-file capability.  Searches can be case and spacing insensitive and
    may include limited wildcards, but no true "regular expressions".  Version
    1.40 adds a negative search capability: find all lines that do NOT contain
    a specified string.  Download using supported protocol and extract program
    and documentation with ARC or ARCE.  By Chris Dunford [76703,2002].



[76703,410]
QEDIT1.ARC/binary         05-Apr-87 103424             Accesses: 21

    Keywords: QEDIT EDITOR SHAREWARE

    Qedit 1.35D. Latest version of this excellent shareware editor by Sammy
    Mitchell. This update includes a new configuration program, some new
    commands (variable size split-screen, scroll left & right, printing
    commands, etc) and bug fixes.





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[72457,1557]
FORM.ARC/binary           03-Apr-87 7168               Accesses: 6

    Keywords: WOLFWARE ASSEMBLER TEXT FORMAT FORMATTER PAGE PAGING STRIP HIGH
    BITS

    Text Formatter Version 1.00, a text filter to perform several miscellaneous
    formatting functions.  Can paginate an unpaged document, divide a document
    into odd/even pages, make all pages same length, expand tabs to spaces,
    remove unnecessary spaces from line ends, strip high bits, and more.  The
    source code is available in WASM.ARC as one of the sample programs.
    Upl/Auth: Eric O. Tauck. (SysOp Note:  Not a new file.  Filename changed
    from FORM10.ARC to FORM.ARC at author's request)



[76703,750]
PCSTYL.ARC/binary         25-Mar-87 105846             Accesses: 25

    Keywords: ANALYZE STRUCTURE READABILITY PC-STYLE STYLE

    PC-Style analyzes documents (ascii text or PC-Type) and provides info on
    the readability level. Stats are provided for words per sentence, % long
    words, % personal words, % action verbs and syllables per word. While it
    doesn't provide info on the exact section of the document that could be
    "improved" it does serve as a good overall indicator. Shareware. ButtonWare
    is now on-line! GO PCVEN to get there to talk directly to them and view
    their entire product line in their data library.



[76703,2002]
SHOW.KED                  22-Mar-87 3437               Accesses: 2

    Keywords: KEDIT REXX EDITOR MACRO

    Kedit/REXX macro to display all lines that contain (or don't contain) a
    specified string.  Matching lines are extracted from the file currently
    being edited and placed in a separate window for examination.  Requires
    Kedit and Personal REXX, both from Mansfield Software.  ASCII file; (R)ead
    or download using protocol.  By Chris Dunford.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[76703,2002]
NYWHLP.ARC/binary         21-Mar-87 22137              Accesses: 39

    Keywords: NYW NEW YORK WORD PROCESSOR HELP

    Help text for New York Word's online help facility.  BRO /KEY:NYW to see
    all four archive that pertain to New York Word.  Download using protocol
    and extract files with ARC-E, PKXARC, or ARC.  New York Word is shareware
    (about $40) from Marc Adler.



[76703,2002]
NYWMAP.ARC/binary         21-Mar-87 34669              Accesses: 35

    Keywords: NYW NEW YORK WORD PROCESSOR KEYBOARD MAP REDEFINE

    Keyboard remapping facility for the New York Word word processor.  If you
    like the way New York Word uses the keyboard, you won't need this; if not,
    these programs allow you to completely redefine the keyboard.  BRO /KEY:NYW
    to see all four NYW archives.  Download using protocol and extract files
    with ARC-E, PKXARC, or ARC.  NYW is shareware (about $40) from Marc Adler.



[76703,2002]
NYWORD.ARC/binary         21-Mar-87 137381             Accesses: 44

    Keywords: WORD PROCESSOR NYW NEW YORK WORD

    New York Word is a powerful, full-featured word processor that's been
    getting some very good press lately.  Multifile, multiwindow, footnotes,
    speller, you name it.  BRO /KEY:NYW to see all four archives that pertain
    to New York Word.  This is version 2.1.  Download using protocol and
    extract files using ARC-E, PKXARC, or ARC.  New York Word is shareware
    (about $40) from Marc Adler.



[76703,2002]
NYWSPL.ARC/binary         21-Mar-87 65548              Accesses: 39

    Keywords: NYW NEW YORK WORD PROCESSOR SPELL SPELLER

    This is the spelling module for the NEW YORK WORD word processor.  BRO
    /KEY:NYW to see all four archives that pertain to New York Word.  New York
    Word is shareware (about $40) from Marc Adler.  Download using protocol and
    extract files with ARC-E, ARC, or PKXARC.








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Ending Date: June 11, 1987

[70240,334]
SWRIGH.ARC/binary         20-Mar-87 70892              Accesses: 8

    Keywords: SCREENPLAY TELEPLAY PLAY FORMAT

    "ScreenWright" is a text FORMATTING program specifically designed for
    screenplays and teleplays. Embed WordStar-like dot commands for formatting
    in your most word processor ascii texts and run them thru ScreenWrite and
    they will be formatted in screenplay format. User supported. By Paul D.
    Nadler.



[76556,3643]
KEDSYN.THD                20-Mar-87 4806               Accesses: 1

    Keywords: KEDIT PCED SYN MULTIPLE FILES COMMAND LINE LOAD STACKEY WILDCARDS
    DUMMY

    A really clever PCED synonym, making use of STACKEY, allows loading
    multiple files into Kedit from the DOS command line.  In this SIG message
    thread from January, 1987, members add enhancements to what was very clever
    to start with, enabling the use of wildcards as well.  An ASCII text file;
    capture to disk via the R>ead command.    Joan Friedman



[72755,500]
QED480.ARC/binary         18-Mar-87 43776              Accesses: 29

    Keywords: QED E EDITOR FULL SCREEN VIRTUAL MEMORY

    A recent revision to the QED full-screen virtual memory editor.  The
    version is decended from the 'e' editor of some years ago and has a command
    interface very closly related to WordStar.  Executable file about 35k in
    size.



[72307,3311]
EMAKER.ARC/binary         16-Mar-87 16384              Accesses: 21

    Keywords: ENVELOPE PRINT MAIL

    EMAKER provides a formatted template for entering and printing a normal
    business sized envelope:  3 return address fields, 4 mailing address
    fields, and an attention line.  Align your envelope, enter the data, and
    go! Garry J. Vass  [72307,3311]








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[76556,2651]
XYWMAC.ARC/binary         15-Mar-87 3968               Accesses: 5

    Keywords: XYWRITE KEYWORKS MACROS

    This is an updated collection of KEYWORKS macros for use with Xywrite 3.1.
    Some documentation is included for making KEYWORKS and XYWRITE compatible
    and for the other handy macros included.  You obviously must have both
    Xywrite and Keyworks.  UPL/AUTHOR - Pete Strisik



[76556,3643]
XBLANK.THD                15-Mar-87 7316               Accesses: 3

    Keywords: KEDIT MACRO BLANK LINES DELETE DISPOFF BLANKD CRLF SPACES

    SIG message thread from January, 1987, with variations on a Kedit macro for
    removing duplicate blank lines from a file.  An ASCII text file; capture to
    disk via the R>ead command.      Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
WP-XYW.ARC/binary         13-Mar-87 16976              Accesses: 20

    Keywords: WORDPERFECT XYWRITE LEGAL REDLINING MACROS SPELLER THESAURUS
    SEARCH

    Spirited comparison--from SIG message threads of January, 1987--of the word
    processors WordPerfect and XyWrite, especially as considered for legal
    writing.  An ARChived file; download with protocol and extract the contents
    with ARC-E.COM.      Joan Friedman



[70636,111]
STRIP8.ARC/binary         11-Mar-87 18458              Accesses: 14

    Keywords: WORDSTAR TEXT EDIT CLEAN FILTER TURBO PASCAL

    This program zeroes the 8th bit of text files, and is particularly useful
    for cleaning up Wordstar files that have been printed to disk. It is an
    updated version of a previous upload, and is about 600% faster. It cleans a
    68K text file in less than 10 seconds on my XT clone. Includes source.








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[72155,1554]
WPMOUS.ARC/binary         11-Mar-87 26072              Accesses: 31

    Keywords: WORDPERFECT 4.2 MOUSE MENU

    Microsoft mouse menu for Word Perfect 4.2.  An update to a file previously
    uploaded here.  There are also some corrections to one or two commands that
    were not properly coded.  NOTE:  You need to have the programs MENU.COM and
    MAKEMENU.EXE that now come with the programmer's toolkit for the mouse.
    Older versions that came bundled with the hardware (but no longer are) are
    also OK.



[76556,3643]
NOTBEN.THD                11-Mar-87 24770              Accesses: 11

    Keywords: NOTABENE XYWRITE FINALWORD WORDPERFECT FW FYI3000 TEXTBASE
    ACADEMIC

    SIG message thread from January, 1987, considering the academic word
    processing program Nota Bene, which has interesting support for foreign
    languages and academic-type documentation, along with a linked textbase
    module.  Comparisons with other word processors and textbase programs.  An
    ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.     Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
HEBREW.THD                10-Mar-87 12406              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: HEBREW YIDDISH M-LS MULTI-LINGUAL MINCE WORDMILL VOWELS WORDSTAR
    FONTS

    SIG message thread from January, 1987, seeking a good Hebrew word
    processor; includes consideration of capabilities of editor; hardware
    requirements; ability to edit fonts; support of vowels (and Yiddish); and
    copy protection.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead
    command.      Joan Friedman








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[71266,125]
PRTRDY.ARC/binary         02-Mar-87 20924              Accesses: 4

    Keywords: READY OUTLINER THOUGHT FORMATTER PRINT BINARY EXE DOC

    PRTRDY.EXE is a program to print Ready! (.RDY) files with numbering -- and
    with other controls on the output format.  Version 1.2 adds the capability
    to number in the "specification" format.  The ARChive includes a short doc
    file. Output can be to LPT:, COM: or file.
     Phil Wheeler -- 71266,126



[71426,770]
BR-DIR.ARC/binary         28-Feb-87 5376               Accesses: 28

    Keywords: BRIEF DIR DIRECTORY MACRO EDITOR

    This is a macro for the BRIEF text editor to display a directory and allow
    the selection of a file for editing or deleting.  You can give it a wild
    card specification when selecting the directory.



[73247,257]
PCW1.ARC/binary           24-Feb-87 265757             Accesses: 292

    Keywords: PC-WRITE PC WRITE PCWRITE WP TEXT WORD PROCESSING TEXT WORD
    PROCESSOR

    Program disk for PC-Write version 2.71, a fast, full-featured word
    processor for the IBM PC and compatibles.  Includes mail merge, auto
    reformatting, justification, proportional spacing, and 50000 word
    (expandable) spelling checker.  The ABBREVIATED docs includes tutorial &
    quick reference guide; complete docs are available when you register.  See
    PCW2.ARC for the printer and dictionary files.  User supported.  DL via
    protocol & unpack with ARC-E. -Upl: Debryn Bear, Auth: Bob Wallace-



[73247,257]
PCW2.ARC/binary           24-Feb-87 242940             Accesses: 222

    Keywords: PC-WRITE PC WRITE PCWRITE WP TEXT WORD PROCESSING TEXT WORD
    PROCESSOR

    Utility disk for PC-Write version 2.71, a fast, full-featured SHAREWARE
    (not public domain) word processor for the IBM PC and compatibles.  This
    disk includes dictionary and printer files.  Program files and abbreviated
    docs are on program disk (PCW1.ARC).  Download via a supported protocol and
    extract with ARC/ARC-E.





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[75216,3557]
TAB.ARC/binary            23-Feb-87 7088               Accesses: 5

    Keywords: TAB DETAB ENTAB UTILITY FILTER C

    This archive contains two filters:

                       entab - replace series of spaces with tabs
                       detab - replace tabs with series of spaces
     Any regular or irregular tab settings may be specified.
     C source code (DeSmet) is included.



[70745,1520]
PP121.ARC/binary          20-Feb-87 9525               Accesses: 15

    Keywords: PRETTY PRINTER TEXT FORMATTING C

    Update to PP.ARC (already elsewhere on this SIG). Version 1.2.1 now
    supports command line wildcards as well as all the features of the previous
    versions. Upl/Author: T.A. Daneliuk



[76067,3517]
NEWVI.ARC/binary          19-Feb-87 36096              Accesses: 17

    Keywords: VI EDITOR MACROS FOR BRIEF

    A set or macros that will customize the BRIEF editor (commercial product)
    to simlate the UNIX Vi editor



[72057,1566]
E88402.ARC/binary         18-Feb-87 48831              Accesses: 79

    Keywords: E88 EDITOR TEXT WOOTEN

    A fast, tiny, full-screen editor.  Features text graphics, colors, instant
    help, and a new word-processor mode.  Also includes PRAMJAM, a utility to
    pass parameters via PROCOMM's ALT-A function.  V. 4.02 corrects insert-mode
    and EOF bugs. Author: Emery D. Wooten, Jr. Upl: Mark Weisz.  Shareware.
    ARC file contains executable file and documentation.  Download with a
    protocol.








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[76054,171]
ED345.ARC/binary          16-Feb-87 23554              Accesses: 74

    Keywords: EDITOR SCREEN TEXT UTILITY SMALL


            New version of ED.COM (a small, full screen text editor).  While
    slightly larger in size (11.9Kb vs. 9.5Kb) this version is no longer
    constrained to a file size of 64Kb or smaller.  File size is now limited
    only by available memory.
            ARC file.  Includes documentation.  Protocol download (CIS "B",
    XMODEM, etc.) and "dearc" using ARC5.X, ARC-E, or PKXARC.



[76703,750]
EDWIN.ARC/binary          13-Feb-87 82907              Accesses: 44

    Keywords: EDITOR PROGRAMMER TEXT FILES WINDOWS EDIT

    EDWIN version 1.3. from Kim Kokkonen.  EDWIN is a programmer's editor based
    on the Borland Ed Toolbox.  It offers multiple windows, full column
    oriented block operations, undeletion, pop-up help, Pascal structure
    editing, macro record and playback, a DOS escape, and file size limited
    only by available RAM. New version has complete Turbo editor functions,
    word wrap, paragraph reformat, and fully reconfigurable keyboard.  Not
    overlayed.  Executable code only.  Download with via protocol.



[72236,601]
PREVIE.ARC/binary         11-Feb-87 18964              Accesses: 15

    Keywords: TURBO PASCAL PREVIEW WORD PROCESSING TEXT FILES GRAPHICS PRINTER

    Take a look at page layouts of ascii or text files on the screen, before
    you waste paper on orphans and widows. Print a file to disk and type:
      PREVIEW filename to see nine pages of text, each character as a pixel on
    a graphics screen. Supports some printer enhancements. Turbo source
    included. Typical .ARC file, so unpack and try it out.








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[72020,105]
WPMERG.ARC/binary         07-Feb-87 17792              Accesses: 29

    Keywords: MAILMERGE MERGE WORDPERFECT DBASE

    Dbase III+  to WordPerfect Data File Conversion System.
            This menu-driven program runs from within DBASE 3+, creates
    WordPerfect merge data files from one or several linked (related) Dbase
    files. The program works in a manner similar to Dbase's LABEL FORM.  Merge
    file definitions are saved, and the system even writes DBASE programs to
    perform the same conversions later, which can be incorporated into custom
    DBASE applications.



[72325,640]
PIPE.COM/binary           03-Feb-87 181                Accesses: 63

    Keywords: WORDSTAR CONVERSION ASCII STRIPPER

    This tiny program runs extremely fast. A real speed demon for WORDSTAR to
    ASCII conversion.  Strips the hi bit. Recognizes paths. If run from a
    util.LBR or util.ARC it takes up no disk space. Or run it directly.  For
    usage, enter "PIPE". With thanks to Graeme McRae and Jim Gainsley. Download
    with a protocol. -Upl: Mort Bass-



[76606,2750]
WPCONV.ARC/binary         31-Jan-87 17664              Accesses: 12

    Keywords: DBASE MULTIMATE WORDSTAR CONVERSION

    WPCONV converts dBASE III delimited format files to Multimate Merge files.
    Converts Wordstar merge files to Multimate merge files. Download with
    protocol and unpack with ARC51.  Shareware by Ken Miller.



[76606,671]
SIN.ARC/binary            30-Jan-87 55040              Accesses: 13

    Keywords: SEARCH STRING TEXT FILES GREP SIN V2.1 SUBDIRECTORY SKIP BINARY

    SIN v2.1: Search for a given STRING in specified FILES of any directory and
    its *CHILDREN* directories.  Skip BINARY files (by extension at your
    choice). Displays filename, line number and the text of line containing the
    string.  Fast screen output, can send to printer or text file. User
    supported. Binary file, download via protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.







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[76556,3643]
BIGED.THD                 28-Jan-87 16490              Accesses: 43

    Keywords: EDITOR BIG FILES SIZE UNLIMITED MEMORY LINES LENGTH BRIEF DVED
    KEDIT DAED

    What is a good ASCII text editor for coping with very large
    (multi-megabyte) files?  This SIG message thread from December, 1986, and
    January, 1987, considers the limitations of various editors vis a vis
    system memory, and internal constraints on file size or line length.  An
    ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead command.      Joan Friedman



[76555,273]
WCX.ARC/binary            27-Jan-87 2048               Accesses: 27

    Keywords: WORD COUNT BYTES LINES

    This is a very small and very fast utility for giving a count of words,
    lines, and bytes for ascii files.  Written by Eric Gans.



[75006,2563]
NOCZ.ARC/binary           26-Jan-87 2037               Accesses: 14

    Keywords: FILTER REMOVES CONTROL-Z FROM INPUT STREAM

    This filter writes a stream to standard out which has no CP/M end of file
    characters (^Z). ASM source and a test file is included.  Download with a
    Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E. -- Ray McVay



[76703,2002]
KEDIT.REX                 25-Jan-87 4545               Accesses: 4

    Keywords: KEDIT REXX RING QUEUE

    A Personal REXX program that executes Kedit with multiple files as command
    line arguments.  All files are brought into the Kedit ring, and the
    arguments may contain wildcards.  Also demonstrates use of GLOBALV to
    set/retrieve global variables.  ASCII file, (R)ead or download using
    supported protocol.  By Chris Dunford [76703,2002].








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[75026,3604]
TCS.ARC/binary            24-Jan-87 68480              Accesses: 16

    Keywords: TCS TEXT VERSION REVISION CONTROL SCCS

    New version (V1.16) of Text Control System.  Maintain revisions to text
    files, including program sources and documentation.  This version supports
    larger files than previous versions.  Download with 8 bit protocol.  Expand
    with ARC.



[75006,2563]
FLIST.ARC/binary          20-Jan-87 9728               Accesses: 36

    Keywords: TEXT FILE FORMATTER LISTER PAGENATES DETABS

    FLIST 2.0, a text file lister by Ray McVay (75006,2563), 13jan86 Pagenates
    text files with file name and page numbers in header.

    Usage: flist [-t#][-w#][-p#][-m#][-+n][-+c] file1 [file2]...
         -t<8>   tab width
         -w<80>  page width
         -p<66>  page length
         -m<0>   left margin
         <->+n   number lines
         <->+c   use (EPSON) condensed print Output goes to stout.

    Redirect or pipe as needed.



[71600,1200]
WPESSA.ARC/binary         19-Jan-87 77795              Accesses: 3

    Keywords: WORDPROCESSING WP WORD PROCESSING

    Two essays on word-processing for writers and academics, written for The
    Yale Review in 1985 and 1986.  The second essay also covers spelling and
    thesaurus programs.  The essays were intended for absolute beginners to
    computing, and I can't promise that experts will find anything they need.
    Note!! Files are in WordPerfect format!! Author/upl: Edward Mendelson,
    71600,1200.








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[75116,1574]
LISTER.ARC/binary         18-Jan-87 35388              Accesses: 18

    Keywords: LISTER $WARE PRINTING FORMATTED UTILITY

    LISTER is a general purpose program for printing ASCII files. The output
    contains the file name and date, as well as a page number.  A trailer is
    provided which shows the date of the listing.  The program is great for
    quickly finding a program listing when you have a large collection. The
    program is a user supported program from the $Ware Development Center.



[76676,744]
SNGL10.ARC/binary         07-Jan-87 45824              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: CR LF STRIP STRIPPER SINGLE SPACE SNGL CR-LF CRLF

    Take an ascii text file and converts it to single spacing, regardless of
    what the spacing is. Works on any size file, even very large ones. Version
    1.01. Binary file, download via protocol, extract with ARC/ARCE. David
    Smith.



[73417,1352]
PSTOOL.ARC/binary         02-Jan-87 15616              Accesses: 54

    Keywords: PRINT PRINTSHOP

    A utility program for use with PrintShop (note: PrintShop is a commercial
    program and is not available here).



[75026,1571]
FILMER.COM/binary         28-Dec-86 16000              Accesses: 9

    Keywords: MERGE ASCII TEXT FILES

    Merges two files by a key value.  Features include an optional key length,
    a key position specification (can be different for each file), and
    selection/exclusion options for dealing with matching records.  Standard
    output allows redirection or piping. Self-documenting.








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[76556,3643]
GRAMMR.THD                26-Dec-86 10985              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: GRAMMAR CHECKING GRAMMATIK RIGHTWRITER WEBSTER PUNCTUATION STYLE
    ITS THEIR

    SIG message thread from November, 1986, on the efficacy, or lack thereof,
    of existing grammar-checking programs for the PC.  An ASCII text file;
    capture to disk via the R>ead command.       Joan Friedman



[76556,3643]
UNDLIN.THD                24-Dec-86 3575               Accesses: 20

    Keywords: COMPAQ UNDERLINE WORDPERFECT MODE UND DOS2.11 DOS3.1 DISPLAY
    VIDEO ATTRIBUTES

    How to force the Compaq's dual-mode monitor to display underlining within
    WordPerfect is the subject of this SIG message thread from
    October-November, 1986.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk via the R>ead
    command.     Joan Friedman



[73145,513]
PRT.ARC/binary            14-Dec-86 71296              Accesses: 15

    Keywords: TEXT GRAPHICS PRT CHAR SSYMBOL DRAW

    Here is PRT, the character graphics processor.  PRT complements any text
    editor which can insert control characters in text, drives Epson and IBM
    dot-matrix printers. PRT allows the user to draw character graphics, edit
    them, store them, and then print them automatically in context when PRT is
    called to print a text file.  PRT.ARC contains 2 CHAR files, a CHAR
    transfer utility, PRT.DOC, and PRT.COM. Print PRT.DOC for more. Upl/Au:
    Mike Yarus








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[73317,2204]
MTCONV.EXE/binary         14-Dec-86 10796              Accesses: 3

    Keywords: PC-OUTLINE MAXTHINK CONVERT OUTLINE FORMAT STRUCTURED PCO ASCII
    FILE

    This is a utility for converting MaxThink files to a format that can be
    read directly into PC-OUTLINE.  The program will preserve all outline
    structure and all carriage returns.  Run the program with on command
    parameters and it will tell you what it needs to know.  Written by John
    Friend (author PC-OUTLINE) and released to public domain.  Replaces all
    previous versions (ver. 1.01)



[72345,147]
WS-XYW.KBD                11-Dec-86 2105               Accesses: 10

    Keywords: XYWRITE WORDSTAR KEYBOARD MACRO WORD PROCESSING

    XyWrite macro emulates WordStar's CNTRL-key and ctrl-Q-key functions, so
    you (almost) never have to lift your fingers from the "home" keys.



[72446,2704]
TEXTCN.ARC/binary         08-Dec-86 41344              Accesses: 77

    Keywords: ASCII TEXT CONVERSION WORD PROCESSING WS FORMATTING DCA RFT CR
    STRIPPER

    TEXTCON 1.3 reformats ASCII or WordStar files for easier importation to
    most word processors.  It: 1) strips carriage returns or adds them, as
    needed, 2) removes extraneous spaces in text, and 3) allows changes in line
    spacing and paragraph spacing.  Its carriage-return stripping is in a class
    by itself, properly handling almost any paragraph style.  This version has
    many new features, including IBM DCA output option (available to
    contributors).  Upl/Auth:  Chris Wolf, 72446,2704



[72446,317]
XYW31.RPT                 29-Nov-86 6335               Accesses: 35

    Keywords: XYWRITE 3.1 IMPRESSIONS

    A summary of my impressions of some of the new features in version 3.1 of
    XyWrite.    Ted Eyrick  72446,317








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[71350,1200]
XYSTYL.ARC/binary         27-Nov-86 10880              Accesses: 30

    Keywords: XYWRITE-III STYLES XYWRITE WORDPROOF-II WORDPROOF KEYBOARD

    A COLLECTION OF FILES FOR USE WITH XYWRITE-III V.3.X TO MAKE SERIOUS
    WRITING EASIER.  THE KEYBOARD IS REMAPPED TO ALLOW READY ACCESS TO STYLES
    OF APA,MLA,UNIFORM SYS. OF CITATION, CHIC. MAN. OF STYLE, ETC. INCLUDES A
    BATCH FILE TO USE WORDPROOF-II (IBM PERSONALLY DEV. SFTWARE PRODUCT) FROM
    WITHIN XYWRITE AS WELL AS A WORD COUNTER.  BRIEF HELP SCREENS INCLUDED.
    SEE "XYSTYLE.DOC" FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.



[76556,3643]
WORDS.ARC/binary          23-Nov-86 27235              Accesses: 59

    Keywords: WORD WORDPERFECT COMPARISON MS-WORD MICROSOFT XYWRITE DRIVERS PS
    THREAD

    Vocal fans of the popular word processors MS-Word and WordPerfect joined
    battle in a lively SIG thread during October, 1986, to compare features and
    conveniences of the two programs.  A compressed file; download with
    protocol (8-bit) and unpack with ARC-E.      Joan Friedman



[76703,1007]
WS3PAT.ARC/binary         17-Nov-86 2502               Accesses: 38

    Keywords: WORDSTAR3.3 PATCHES FIX DOS2.0 DOS 3.0

    Patches WS*3.3. via DEBUG with redirect. Corrects error in directory update
    under DOS3.x. Clears the screen at program exit. (This update fixes a bug
    in the clear routine of previous version.)  Converts BkSpc key to dest.
    BkSpc.  DEL key=del. at cursor pos. ^Q DEL=Del. to left. Changes default
    JUSTIFY ON to OFF. Changes default at start-up to non-doc mode. Installs
    serial Baud rate code for Com1 or 2. DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E.
    (8-bit) -Upl/Auth: Jim Gainsley-








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[76703,1007]
PC-PAD.ARC/binary         13-Nov-86 23782              Accesses: 36

    Keywords: BASIC EDITOR FULL SCREEN

    This is a BASIC program that uses the BASIC interpreter on your PC to
    provide a simple full screen editor.  A text file up to 400 lines long and
    254 characters wide may be produced and edited with this program.  It acts
    like the BASIC interpreter's editor with and without line numbers. Contains
    program, doc and demo. [Reorg. file. Orig. Upl'd 5/84. Not an Update!]
    Auth: P. Fraundorf. Shareware. DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit)



[72366,1310]
WS-CAN.TXT                02-Nov-86 1980               Accesses: 28

    Keywords: WORDSTAR CANON LASER PRINTER

    How to install WordStar for the Canon laser printer. These instruction seem
    to work as those from Canon. If yu do use WordStar and Laser Printer please
    take a look at this and let us know if you've got a better way.



[74755,747]
COUNT.COM/binary          02-Nov-86 12416              Accesses: 25

    Keywords: COUNT TEXT WORDS LINES CHARACTERS

    Short program written in Turbo Pascal that counts words, lines and
    characters in ASCII text files.  Works on files that use a CR/LF character
    to terminate lines.  To use, type COUNT [d:]filename[.ext] at DOS prompt.
    Binary file, download via protocol. Upl/Auth. Bob Kiesling



[73425,577]
WSTOAS.ARC/binary         01-Nov-86 512                Accesses: 58

    Keywords: CONVERTS WORDSTAR FILES TO TRUE ASCII STRIPS HIGH ORDER BIT FAST

    Converts wordstar files to true ascii for use with other programs. Fast
    Uses redirection of standard input output files.  Works by stripping high
    order bit from files.








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[70003,1215]
SPELL.ARC/binary          31-Oct-86 6264               Accesses: 63

    Keywords: SPELL SPELLING CHECK CHECKERS THESAURUS WORD

    A message thread from October 1984 about spelling checkers and thesauri
    with a history of techniques by Dick Brass.  A lot of meat in this one!!!
    Download with a protocol and unpack with ARC-E. (Sysop Note:  Not a new
    file. SPELL.TQT re-uploaded as SPELL.ARC to reduce storage and download
    time.  Orig Upl Date:  21 Jul 85)



[71355,470]
ANSIDR.ARC/binary         31-Oct-86 24918              Accesses: 82

    Keywords: ANSI GRAPHICS SCREENS DRAW

    This is the program ANSIDRAW version 2.2. Download with protocol. Unpack
    with ARC-E.  -Upl: Nelson Ford-  (Sysop Note:  Not a new file. ANSIDR.EQE
    re- uploaded as ANSIDR.ARC to reduce storage and download time. Orig Upl
    Date: 30 Apr 86)



[71625,1006]
WS33X.ARC/binary          31-Oct-86 13546              Accesses: 69

    Keywords: WORDSTAR 3.30 3.31 PATCH LABEL CONTROL CODE FUNCTION KEY
    LOCATIONS

    This listing gives the locations of labels, function key definitions, and
    control codes.  It also includes some suggested patches. Download with a
    Protocol.  Unpack with ARC-E.   -Upl: Horace Ory-  (Sysop Note:  Not a new
    file.  WS33X.PQT re-uploaded as WS33X.ARC to reduce storage and download
    time.  Orig Upl Date:  30 Apr 86)



[75026,1215]
DVED.ARC/binary           31-Oct-86 31372              Accesses: 105

    Keywords: DVED DEWAR VISUAL EDITOR

    This is a visual editor which I have been using for a couple of years.  It
    is a good replacement for EDLIN.  Download with a protocol. Unpack with
    ARC-E. Documentation and help is available by typing DVED at the system
    prompt. (Sysop Note:  Not a new file.  DVED.EQE re-uploaded as DVED.ARC to
    reduce storage and download time.  Orig Upl Date: 27 Aug 85)







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[76703,747]
TYWRIT.ARC/binary         31-Oct-86 5632               Accesses: 77

    Keywords: UTILITY TYPEWRITER PRINTER

    TYWRIT.EXE (TYPERITE.EXE) is a nifty utility which turns your keyboard into
    a typewriter and dumps a line to your Epson compatible printer. Has a
    built-in pseudo editor. Docs included. Download with a Protocol.  Unpack
    with ARC-E. (Sysop Note:  Not a new file. TYWRIT.EQE re-uploaded as
    TYWRIT.ARC to reduce storage and download time. Orig Upl Date:  31 Jul 85)



[72746,1712]
WP42.ARC/binary           27-Oct-86 11482              Accesses: 46

    Keywords: WORDPERFECT 4.2 WP UPDATE

    This file describes the update procedure and new features for WordPerfect
    version 4.2.  The update must be made by mail.  PLEASE do not call to try
    and get the update.  You are encouraged to distribute this file far and
    wide so that all WP users hear of the update.



[70150,540]
ALTPAG.ARC/binary         24-Oct-86 13440              Accesses: 40

    Keywords: PRINTER PAGES ODD EVEN BACK TO BACK DOUBLE ALTERNATE

    This program splits ascii text files containing formfeeds into two output
    files.  One will contain the odd pages and the other will contain the even
    pages.  You can then copy one file to prn, reload the paper in the printer
    and copy the other file.  The result is a saving of paper by printing on
    both sides. -upl: David Turcotte



[76556,3643]
SCRIPT.THD                21-Oct-86 8040               Accesses: 22

    Keywords: SCRIPTS MOVIES PLAYS TV PAGINATION WORDPERFECT

    SIG message thread from September, 1986, considering the ways to get
    WordPerfect to allow insertion of additional material within a play script
    without repaginating all that follows.  An ASCII text file; capture to disk
    via the R>ead command.          Joan Friedman








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[72245,1553]
DCRUNC.ARC/binary         04-Oct-86 14296              Accesses: 17

    Keywords: BASE III COMMAND COMPRESS FASTER FAST

    dCRUNCH is a small program written in Turbo PASCAL which will remove
    comments, blank lines, all indentation, and reduce most commands to first
    four letters. The output file can be sent to another drive/subdir.
    Correctly handles TEXT/ENDTEXT blocks.  Also fixes file closure bug &
    messages.  Type 'dCRUNCH ?' for more info.  New version: More robust error
    handling, display switch, faster.  DL via protocol.  True file size = 14296
    bytes.  Unpack with ARC-E. Upl/Auth: Jon Wind 72245,1553.



[76010,661]
WP2SYN.ARC/binary         04-Oct-86 17713              Accesses: 18

    Keywords: WORD PERFECT WP SYNTREX CONVERT

    WP2SYN reads a WordPerfect format file and writes an ASCII file that can be
    uploaded to the Syntrex dedicated word processing system.  The output file
    includes correct Syntrex character attributes for bold, underscore,
    redline, etc., and contains operator messages describing necessary
    formatting commands.  Shareware. Version 1.01.  Download with protocol and
    unpack with ARC or ARCE. Upl/Auth: Craig Hulvey



[76556,520]
LABLMS.ARC/binary         01-Oct-86 52864              Accesses: 158

    Keywords: LABEL LABELMSTR SHAREWARE FDL FUNNEL DEVELOPMENT LABS

    Label Master is one of the best label printing programs that I have seen
    around. The program allows you to define your label size and save the
    covfiguration that you give it to disk. It has a built in spooling routines
    and a graphic gauge of the printing progress. Auth: Funnel Software.
    Shareware. DL via protocol. Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit) -Upl: James Morris-



[74425,1702]
SE20.ARC/binary           29-Sep-86 121856             Accesses: 49

    Keywords: BINARY ANSI ASCII BASIC PASCAL C EDITOR

    Version 2.0 of Dennis Raney's Screen editor, a top notch file editor.
    Create ANSI, ASCII screens and convert to BASIC, Pascal, and C language
    source code. User supported. Binary file, download via protocol and extract
    with ARC/ARC-E. Gary Wood.





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[75166,2557]
BEDIT.ARC/binary          24-Sep-86 79872              Accesses: 78

    Keywords: EDIT EDITOR ASCII

    A simple & easy to use text editor with features like search (& replace),
    block operations, margins, word wrap & auto indent. No commands to
    memorize.  Aimed at novice users but useful for advanced types who want a
    quick & dirty ASCII editor.  An editor like this should come with your PC.
    User supported. Binary file, DL via protocol.  624 Xmodem blks.  De-arc
    with ARC 5.12. Bill Mueller.



[76044,640]
JEDIT.ARC/binary          21-Sep-86 53632              Accesses: 92

    Keywords: EDITOR TEXT SCREEN PROGRAMMER AID

    Full screen text editor which can work with file of any size within
    constraints of memory less program (60k). User supported (very small pmt.).
    Download via protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E. Auth. J. Bernstein, Upl.
    K. Swensson.



[76656,1043]
WED.ARC/binary            17-Sep-86 68608              Accesses: 56

    Keywords: EDITOR TEXT SMALL FAST EASY COMPLETE

    WED is a small(13k) text editor that is for the casual user. Can    handle
    files up to 30K. Commands are visible with help via a single    keystroke.
    User supported. Download via a supported protocol and    extract with
    ARC/ARC-E.



[76703,2002]
TFIND.ARC/binary          05-Sep-86 24414              Accesses: 35

    Keywords: FIND SEARCH GREP TEXT FILTER

    A PC implementation of the Kernighan & Ritchie FIND filter, with extensions
    for case insensitivity, multi-line patterns, and negative searches.
    Searches files for text matching specified patterns; regular expressions
    provide fairly powerful search capabilities.  Slower than FGREP (in DL4)
    but more powerful.  Download 24414 bytes using protocol and extract
    program, documentation, and examples with ARC or ARC-E.  By Chris Dunford.







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[72407,243]
PCL.ARC/binary            24-Aug-86 64256              Accesses: 182

    Keywords: PC-LABEL LABEL WORD PROCESSING MAIL ADDRESS PCL

    PC-Label is the all-purpose, all-printer label management program. PC-Label
    allows you to create, edit, print, and file labels of any shape or size on
    any PC compatible printer.  Try it!  You'll like it! Shareware. DL via
    protocol. Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit) -Upl/Auth: Rich Levin-



[74025,514]
TEXT23.ARC/binary         17-Aug-86 17664              Accesses: 42

    Keywords: TEXT UPPER LOWER CASE QUOTE CONVERT LEADING TRAILING

    Version 2.3 of TEXT, a program to convert text files to upper/lower case,
    trim leading or trailing blanks, eliminate white space and so forth.
    Version 2.3 corrects a bug which occurs when the -Q option is in effect and
    strings are nested.  Upload/author Walter Kennamer.



[75206,2317]
SCR21D.ARC/binary         07-Aug-86 34304              Accesses: 73

    Keywords: SCREEN EDITOR BATCH QUICKBASIC DBASE CLIPPER COBOL INTERFACE

    The Screen Image Editor & Utilities is a set of programs to create a screen
    to be utilized in Batch files, QuickBASIC, dBASE III+, Clipper,  or COBOL.
    The editor utilizes all available attributes on either  monochrome or color
    monitors.  Most graphic characters can be entered with a single keystroke.
    Includes program language, interfaces, & a batch utility. Shareware: DL via
    protocol. Unpack with ARC-E. (8-bit).
    -Upl/Auth: Frank M. Ramaekers [75206,2317]-



[71355,470]
H-KEY.ARC/binary          04-Aug-86 48384              Accesses: 12

    Keywords: HANDICAPPED EDITOR WORDPROCESSING WP

    H-KEY is a word processing program for people with severly restricted
    movement. All letters, cursor controls, and program commands can be
    executed by pressing a single key. Author: Robin Fried; Upl:Nelson Ford.
    Download using a supported protocol and extract with ARC/ARC-E.