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- B O O T L O G
- Shareware Version 2.0
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- Copyright (c) 1993 Jeff Spotts/Pyramid Custom Systems
- All Rights Reserved
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- For a printed copy of this documentation, type PRINT BOOTLOG.DOC
- at a DOS prompt.
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- BOOTLOG is a utility program that records the date and time that a computer
- system is booted or that certain programs are run. When BOOTLOG is
- executed, the current system date and time are written to a file for later
- review.
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- BOOTLOG may be utilized as a tool to track PC usage, spot and help pinpoint
- unauthorized usage, and aid in the timing of PC functions. It has
- considerable value as a troubleshooting tool, as well as a security aid.
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- You are authorized to evaluate the shareware version of BOOTLOG for a
- period of 21 days. If you find it to be of value and wish to use it beyond
- the 21-day evaluation period, you must use the registered version. See the
- REGISTRATION section at the end of this document.
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- INSTALLATION
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- The only file necessary is BOOTLOG.EXE. It may be copied to any directory;
- however, it should be copied into a directory that is in your computer's
- PATH.
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- SYNTAX
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- <drive><path>BOOTLOG <options>
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- OPTIONS:
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- /h HELP - display complete command syntax.
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- /f:[filespec] Write BOOTLOG information to file specified by [filespec].
- Default is C:\BOOTLOG.TXT.
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- /d Display contents of BOOTLOG file.
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- /r Reset BOOTLOG file. Creates a new BOOTLOG file and
- renames previous file to [filename.BAK].
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- /q **REGISTERED VERSION ONLY.** Operates in quiet mode.
- Suppresses copyright screen and system beep; bypasses
- two-second wait.
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- /hide **REGISTERED VERSION ONLY.** Makes the BOOTLOG file a
- hidden file to avoid easy detection.
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- BOOTLOG USAGE
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- The standard usage for BOOTLOG is to place it in the computer's
- AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This will cause the date and time to be recorded each
- time the computer is booted.
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- BOOTLOG may also be run from any other batch file, effectively recording
- the date and time that any program or series of commands was executed.
- The BOOTLOG command may also be entered manually at a DOS command prompt.
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- Each time BOOTLOG is executed, whether through AUTOEXEC.BAT, another batch
- file, or the command line, it writes date and time information to an ASCII
- text file. This file is normally called BOOTLOG.TXT and placed in the root
- directory of the C: drive; the /f parameter allows a different path and
- filename to be specified.
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- When BOOTLOG runs, the system beeps and a message similar to the following
- is presented on the screen:
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- +----------------------------------------------------------+
- | BOOTLOG (c) 1993 Jeff Spotts/Pyramid Custom Systems |
- | Unregistered shareware version 2.0 |
- | Registered version allows suppression of this message! |
- +----------------------------------------------------------+
- | BOOTLOG file name: C:\BOOTLOG.TXT |
- | Updating BOOTLOG file at 1:23:30 PM on 4/11/93. |
- | Two second wait... |
- +----------------------------------------------------------+
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- The registered version of BOOTLOG includes the /q (quiet) parameter, which
- suppresses the BOOTLOG copyright message and the beep, and bypasses the
- two-second wait. The registered version also includes the /hide
- parameter, which makes the BOOTLOG file a hidden-attribute file. These
- parameters effectively make the use of BOOTLOG invisible to the user.
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- The /d parameter will display the contents of the BOOTLOG file one
- screenful at a time. The BOOTLOG file is an ASCII text file; its contents
- may also be viewed using any text editor or word processor, as well as the
- DOS TYPE command.
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- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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- BOOTLOG is copyrighted software and may not be changed or modified in any
- way except by the author.
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- BOOTLOG is supplied "as-is". The author disclaims all warranties,
- expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
- merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
- liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the
- use of BOOTLOG.
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- BOOTLOG is shareware and may be freely distributed to other users
- (including via Bulletin Board Systems) for evaluation as long as it remains
- in its complete, unaltered form, including this documentation file. You
- may not charge a fee for the use of BOOTLOG. Shareware distributors must
- make explicitly clear that the cost of acquiring the shareware version of
- BOOTLOG does not constitute registration of the product with Pyramid Custom
- Systems.
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- REGISTRATION
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- Registered users of BOOTLOG will receive the latest version of the full
- program, which includes the /q (quiet mode) and /hide (hidden output file)
- options. They will also receive the next upgrade version free, paying only
- the shipping & handling charge.
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- The registration fee for BOOTLOG version 2.0 is only $5.00 per user. This
- allows use of BOOTLOG on a single computer. For information on a site
- license, write to Pyramid Custom Systems at the address below.
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- To register, send a check or money order for $5.00 plus $2.00 shipping &
- handling (total of $7.00) to:
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- PYRAMID CUSTOM SYSTEMS
- PO BOX 752473
- MEMPHIS, TN 38175-2473
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- Page 4 of this document consists of a registration form that may be used
- for registration purposes.
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- Please feel free to write and share your comments and/or suggestions!
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- B O O T L O G
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- REGISTRATION FORM
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- YES, I want to receive the latest registered version of BOOTLOG! I've
- enclosed a check or money order made payable to PYRAMID CUSTOM SYSTEMS for
- $7.00 ($5.00 plus $2.00 shipping & handling) per single-user license.
- Please rush the full version of BOOTLOG, including the /q and /hide
- options, to:
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- NAME: ___________________________________________________________________
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- COMPANY: ________________________________________________________________
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- ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
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- CITY: _________________________ STATE: _______ ZIP: __________________
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- I would like to receive BOOTLOG on (check one):
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- _____ 5-1/4" diskette _____ 3-1/2" diskette
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- Where did you obtain the shareware version of BOOTLOG?
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- Please enclose this form with your check or money order for $7.00 per
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- PYRAMID CUSTOM SYSTEMS
- PO BOX 752473
- MEMPHIS, TN 38175-2473
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