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FogScan (Fog Disk Library Browser)
Copyright (1990) by Fog International Computer Users Group to the extent
not copyrighted by the original author for the exclusive use and enjoyment
of its members. Any reproduction or distribution for profit or personal gain
is strictly forbidden.
For information, contact FOG, P. O. Box 1030, DIXON, CA. 95620-1030.
<SHAREWARE> as part of the description of a file indicates that the program
is distributed on a "try first, pay if you like it" basis. If you find the
program(s) meet your need, please refer to the author's documentation for
information on becoming a registered user. Only by registering and paying
for the programs you like and use will the authors of such programs continue
development. Often, more complete documentation, additional modules, and new
releases are available only to registered users.
The complete FogScan set currently includes seven disks:
Disk 1 contains Claude Ostyn's program (both the CP/M and MS/PC-DOS
versions) and the documentation. In addition, if there is
sufficient space, there are sample data files.
Disk 2 contains the description data file for the CP/M section of the
library (FOG-CPM.DTA).
Disk 3 contains part one of the descriptions of the MS/PC-DOS section
of the library (FOG-DOS1.DTA).
Disk 4 contains part two of the descriptions of the MS/PC-DOS section
of the library (FOG-DOS2.DTA).
Disk 5 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the
Foglight issues (volumes 1 through 4) plus the five issues of
Computer HELP.
Disk 6 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the
five Computer HELP issues and the 17 issues of Portable Companion.
Disk 7 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the
Foghorn volumes 7 and 8 (23 issues)
Additional releases will includes Volumes 1 through 6 of the Foghorn plus the
new combined Foghorn/Foglight and such other publications as members are
willing to help catalog.
To use the program, just type
FOGSCANX<cr>
where the "x" represents your operating system ("C" for CP/M systems or
"D" for MS/PC-DOS) systems.
To use install the program for your system, just type
SETFGSCD<cr> (for the MS/PC-DOS version)
SETFGSCC<cr> (for the CP/M version)
and answer the questions. If you elect to rename FOGSCANx, you must install
it for your system BEFORE renaming the program (unless you simply rename it
to FOGSCAN.xxx).
FogScan has excellent on-line help, just type "H" or "?" at any prompt. It
now supports both AND and OR searches, and it is ready to scan FOGLIGHT,
FOGHORN and Computer HELP data files when they become available. It is now
easier than ever to set up options with the supplied setup programs. No more
manual patching for options.
Because the data files are so large, it is necessary to spread this program
over several disks and, for some disk formats, multiple data files. When you
load FOGSCANX, it will show you a list of the data files on the same disk and
ask which you want. At this point you may change disks (just select one of
the options -- now wrong -- and FogScan will recognize the change of disks
and offer new choices).
FogScan is completely held in memory so you can switch data files (and disks)
as often as you want. It is, however, best to exit the search option before
swapping disks.
Notice: Please feel free to distribute this disk (but not the actual Fog
Library Disks) to other computer users. Form an archive file using your
favorite compression software and upload the files to your favorite
Remote System. Not only will this help to spread the word about Fog, it
will help your upload ratio.
Files which MUST be included in the distribution archive file are:
-DISK1.DOC This file
FOGSCANC.COM (CP/M 80 program - requires 48K tpa)
SETFGSCC.COM (CP/M 80 program to set up FOGSCANC.COM)
FOGSCAND.EXE (DOS program)
SETFGSCD.EXE (DOS program to set up FOGSCAND.EXE)
FOGSCAN.DOC Documentation for all versions of this release
ORDRFORM.DOC (disk order/membership application form)
Please also upload as many of the data files sets, each in a separate archive
please, as you can:
1. FOG-DOS: FOG-DOS.DTA Data file for the FOG-DOS section of the library
FOG-DOS.IXP
FOG-DOS.NDX
2. FOG-CPM: FOG-CPM.DTA Data file for the FOG-CPM section of the library
FOG-CPM.IXP
FOG-CPM.NDX
3. FOGHORN7: FOGHORN7.DTA Data file for FOGHORN volume VII
FOGHORN7.IXP
FOGHORN7.NDX
4. FOGHORN8: FOGHORN8.DTA Data file for FOGHORN volume VIII
FOGHORN8.IXP
FOGHORN8.NDX
5. FOGLIGHT: FOGLIGHT.DTA Data file for all issues of the FOGLIGHT
FOGLIGHT.IXP
FOGLIGHT.NDX
6. FOGCHELP: FOGCHELP.DTA Data file for all issues of Computer HELP
FOGCHELP.IXP
FOGCHELP.NDX
7. FOGPCOMP: FOGPCOMP.DTA Data file for all issues of Portable Companion
FOGPCOMP.IXP
FOGPCOMP.NDX
Inclusion of the index files (.IXP and .NDX) is preferred but not manditory.
Note: If you do not have a "complete-in-one-file" FOG-DOS data file, please
substitute:
1a. FOG-DOS1: FOG-DOS1.DTA Part 1 of the data file for the FOG-DOS section
FOG-DOS1.IXP
FOG-DOS1.NDX
1b. FOG-DOS2: FOG-DOS2.DTA Part 2 of the data file for the FOG-DOS section
FOG-DOS2.IXP
FOG-DOS2.NDX
Harware and System Requirements:
DOS Version:
(FOGSCAND.EXE) IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or close compatible with at
least 256K RAM, any display card. PC-DOS or
MS-DOS 2.1x or above.
CP/M version:
(FOGSCANC.COM) Z80 compatible CP/M system. 48K TPA minimum.
CP/M 2.2 or 3.x
A special trimmed version which only requires a
43.25K TPA is available to
CP/M BBS SysOps directly from Fog.
Merging Data Files
Those who have a hard disk or disks with more than 360K may wish to use any
ASCII text editor (including non-document WordStar) to merge data files.
In the example below, we are merging the FOG-DOS1.DTA and FOG-DOS2.DTA into
a new file called FOG-DOS.DTA. If you don't use a new filename, be sure to
delete the .IXP and .NDX files. If you forget, FogScan may act a little
strangely until you delete the incorrect index files and create new ones.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* *
* Caution: DO NOT MIX data files when the first seven characters of *
* the filename are different. You will not get the correct disk or *
* issue number. *
* *
* Before attempting to merge two data files, check the space each *
* requires and double it. If you don't have at least that much space *
* availabe, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MERGE the files. *
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To merge the two FOG-DOSx.DTA files:
Check to be sure you have at least 620K of disk space available.
Make a copy of the FOG-DOS1.DTA file under the name FOG-DOS.DTA (omitting the
"1"). Edit the file and immediately go to the end of the file. Read in
FOG-DOS.DTA. Delete the first three lines of FOG-DOS2.DTA.
(They will be something like:
Date: August 8, 1990
Title: FOG-DOS Disk Library descriptions (disks 320 through 408).
Version: D2
)
After the deletion, your cursor should be on a question mark.
Now save the modified data file and exit your text editor.
The final step is to load FogScan. In the absence of matching index files,
FogScan will ask if you wish to build the new index files. Press <Alt>-<I>
and FogScan will tell you about how long it will take and verify that you
want to build the index files.
It is not necessary that the data files be indexed. Note however that working
with un-indexed files forces FogScan to be quite slow.
If you find that your systems does not have enough memory to create the index
files for a single data file, try booting with a minimum system (no CONFIG.SYS
and a small PATH= in your AUTOEXEC.BAT). You'll need about 540K of memory
available. (CHKDSK reports the number of bytes free -- creating the index
for the FOG-DOS.DTA distributed on the 3.5" disk version of FogScan was done
on a system with 54811 bytes free.)
FogScan DISK #1 (MS/PC-DOS version):
Both the MS/PC-DOS and the CP/M versions of FogScan and its installation
module are included as is the documentation (FOGSCAN.DOC). Sample (partial)
data files are included. If you have the complete data files, just erase
the ones on this disk.
Use SETFGSCD to install FOGSCAND.EXE for your system. As shipped, FogScan is
setup for 100% IBM compatibilty on a color monitor with printing allowed and
the datafiles in the currently logged subdirectory.
Disk ordering information is available by selecting the "Print order/
membership form" option as you exit FogScan.
FogScan DISK #2 (MS/PC-DOS version):
The descriptions and index files of the FOG-CPM section of the library are
on this disk.
The data file on this disk describes the files in the FOG-DOS section of the
Fog Disk Library ending with disk number 319. Index files are included.
Disk ordering information is available by selecting the "Print order/
membership form" option as you exit FogScan.