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- VLF/VLFX Version 3.20
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- VLF and its extended version VLFX comprise a very fast, comprehensive,
- DOS command-line file search utility.
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- * VLF can search across directories and across drives.
- * VLF finds hidden files and subdirectories automatically.
- * VLF can display 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 files per line.
- * VLF displays the day of the week corresponding to the file date and the
- file attributes, in addition to the file name, size and date.
- * VLF has on-line help.
- * VLF sets the DOS ERRORLEVEL so you can use it in batch file searches.
- * VLF displays the date and time in the format of your country
- * VLF is small enough to be kept in a RAM disk, where it starts virtually
- instantaneously.
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- What is "extended" about VLFX?
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- The Extended Search Option looks into clusters of compressed files (those
- with .ZIP and .ARC extensions) for matching files.
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- The Filtered Search Option screens files (even compressed files) by any
- of the following characteristics, in any combination (AND, OR, NOT):
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- filename (by regular expression)
- size (relative to a value or to another file's size)
- day-of-the-week
- date (relative to a certain date, TODAY or another file's date)
- month
- day-of-the-month
- year
- time (relative to a certain time, NOW or another file's time)
- hour
- minute
- seconds
- attributes
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- For example, you can display all files in the system with the extension "DBF"
- or "WK1", NOT less than 200K bytes, AND either modified in the last week OR
- not backed up.
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- The Expanded Display Option shows you the aggregate size of displayed
- files (by each directory, by volume and in all volumes), the actual disk
- allocation information of each file (you can see how fragmented they are), and
- the space usage efficiency of those files. The date and time are in a format
- that lets you sort by the timestamp.
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- The Look Option displays up to a full sector of data from the beginning
- of the file, without opening the file.
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- Installation
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- This package contains the following files:
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- VLF320.COM - the small version of VLF
- VLFX320.COM - the extended version of VLF
- VLF3.MAN - the VLF user's manual
- IOCTL.COM - a utility to display or set the I/O mode of system devices
- SWITCH.COM - a utility to display or set the "switch character"
- README. - this file
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- You can use the .COM programs as they are, or you can copy them to an
- operating directory. All may be renamed. Use VLF and VLFX like DIR; you can
- list all files in the current directory by typing
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- VLF<Enter> or VLFX<Enter>
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- You can quickly see the options available by typing
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- VLF/H<Enter> or VLFX/H<Enter>
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- The manual file may be printed on any standard 96-character printer. It
- is set up for US standard 8.5" x 11" paper and assumes that the printer is not
- set to add a top margin automatically.
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- All materials in this VLF package (VLFX, VLF, IOCTL, SWITCH and
- associated documentation) are copyrighted and are not in the public domain.
- You may use the package and copy and distribute the complete and unmodified
- package for any non-commercial purpose (not at work), but you may not charge
- for copies. THE VLF PACKAGE IS SUPPLIED AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
- OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Your use of the VLF package means that you
- agree that Software Appliances will not be liable to you for any incidental or
- consequential damages arising out of your use of the package.
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- If you like VLFX and VLF and use them regularly, your contribution in any
- amount would be very much appreciated. You may register your copy and receive
- the next version of the VLF package for US $25.00. Comments are welcome.
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- Copyright (c) 1986,1987,1988,1989 by Software Appliances
- All rights reserved
- VLFX and VLF and associated documentation are the property of
- Robin A. Reyes, dba Software Appliances
- 52 Bingham Avenue, Dedham, MA 02026 USA
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