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- Virtual Disk Browser Version 1.0
- by Bruce W. Evans
-
- This software is for users of removable disks such as Syquest, Bernoulli and
- magneto-optical disks. It provides a way to easily find a desired file
- without having to insert, spin up, browse and remove a succession of disks.
- The software consists of two parts: a cataloger and browser. The cataloger
- creates a catalog file containing all the directory information for a disk.
- The browser allows you to conveniently view this information to find a file.
- By keeping a catolog for each removable disk on your fixed disk, you can find
- which disk contains the file you need without having to handle any disks.
-
- INSTALLATION
- Simply unzip the distribution file into a convenient directory. All of the
- files (with the exception of this text) must be in the same directory.
- You should have the following files:
-
- MCSH.EX
- BRWSH.EX
- BROWSE.BAT
- CATALOG.BAT
- EX.EXE
- DOS4GW.EXE
-
- The .EX files are encrypted source code which is run by the EX.EXE
- interpreter. DOS4GW.EXE is a DOS extender required by EX.EXE. The
- .BAT files provide a convenient means to run the interpreter.
-
- REQUIREMENTS
- DOS, at least 2MB memory, and a 386 or better processor. This program will
- *not* run under Windows, not even in a DOS window (sorry).
-
- USE
-
- To run the cataloger, type
-
- catalog drive file
-
- where 'drive' is the root directory of drive you want to catalog
- (e.g. "d:\") and 'file' is the name of the catalog file that will be created.
- The catalog file can have any valid DOS file name. It will be helpful to name
- the catalog file so that it can be easily associated with the corresponding
- disk. I mark my disks with the name of this file.
-
- To run the browser, type
-
- browse file
-
- where 'file' is a catalog file. If you omit the file name, you will be asked
- for one when the program starts.
-
- When it starts, the program will list the files in the root directory.
- Sub-directories are highlighted in yellow. The top line is a menu, and the
- line below shows the path name of the current directory. Menu items are
- selected by typing the highlighted letter in each choice.
-
- The available actions are:
-
- N - New drive
- This opens a new catalog file for browsing
-
- L - List files
- This lists all the files in the current directory. The browser always
- shows as many files as will fit on the screen. If there is more than
- one screenful of files in a directory, 'List' will let you page through
- all of them.
-
- D - Down
- Change to current directory to one of the sub-directories.
-
- U - Up
- Change the current directory to the parent directory.
-
- T - Tree
- Provide an indented listing of all the directories below the current
- directory in the directory hierarchy.
-
- F - Find
- Find a file with specified name. The current directory, and all
- directories below it are searched. The DOS wild card characters
- '*' and '?' are *not* allowed, but all files whose name contain the
- specified search string as a substring will be shown. For instance,
- simply searching for ".EXE" will find executable files.
-
- C - Change directory
- Change the current directory to any valid path. Paths starting with
- a '\' character will start in the root directory. (For instance,
- '\' by itself will get you back to the root directory from anywhere
- else). Otherwise, the path is relative to the current directory.
-
- Q - Quit
- Exit the program.
-
- OTHER INFORMATION
-
- This version was written primarily for my personal use, but I thought others
- might find it handy. It is not guaranteed to be good for anything, and
- I disclaim all responsiblity any consequences of anyone else's use of this
- program. Although I can't promise any technical support, I would appreciate
- hearing of any bugs you find or features you would like to see in future
- versions.
-
- This program is released as freeware; that is, it is copyrighted, but
- permission is granted without charge for non-commercial use by individuals
- and non-profit organizations. Basically, if this program helps you make
- money, I expect some too; otherwise enjoy it with my compliments. I can
- be reached at:
-
- BREV Enterprises
- 1559E Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 227
- Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
-
- Compuserve: 76616,215
-
- This program was written in the "Euphoria" language from Rapid Deployment
- Software. I have no relationship with Rapid Deployment Software other than
- as a satisfied customer. If you a looking for a fast, elegant, simple,
- robust, flexible and powerful programming language, check out Euphoria.
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