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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v5.1 ║
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- -> DMF formatting is improved to be almost identical to the
- MicroSoft format. This includes sector shift and sequencing
- and format gap length.
- -> While reading/writing disks, unregistered users will get
- some hints while registered users will see the content of
- the disk.
- -> When writing to target with format option turned off, if
- error happens and user chooses to retry, DCF will format
- the track before second attempt to write the track.
- -> DCF will wait longer before reporting "Drive not ready".
- -> Users must define all or none of the floppy drives in
- CONFIG.DCF. Usually auto-detection works fine, but in
- cases it doesn't, users need to define ALL floppy drives
- in CONFIG.DCF.
- -> Separate copy counts for source, target and compare disks.
- -> DCFHELP.EXE can be placed in the same directory as DCF.EXE.
- -> Other minor bugs fix and enhancements.
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v5.0 ║
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- -> This release fixes several minor bugs and includes
- several enhancements.
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.94 ║
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- -> Fix a problem with some DMF disks.
- -> Error in media descriptor byte considered to be minor.
- Disks with such problem can be copied.
- -> Recover options FAST and FORMAT after diskette I/O
- being interrupted.
- -> Fix some minor problems
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.93 ║
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- This beta release includes LOTS of enhancements. A brief
- summary is given below. For details please see BETA.TXT.
-
- -> Support PS/2.
- -> Support Microsoft DMF format.
- -> Support XDF format in IBM OS/2 Warp release.
- -> Support selected FDFORMAT formats.
- -> Users can also duplicate Macintosh high density disks.
- -> Target disks can be formatted on the fly for most of the
- above formats.
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.9 ║
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- -> This is a fix version to solve a compatibility problem
- with some floppy disk controller
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.8 ║
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- -> Due to popular request, the Information Window of DCF
- now shows source and last command executed.
- -> Fix two bugs in low level routines.
- -> Work around with some problems found on some Pentium
- systems. These are not bugs in DCF.
- (Note : 2.88MB disks are now supported in FMT and CHDK,
- two of the five programs in DUP.)
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.7 ║
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- -> Auto-sequencing of image file names specified on
- command line.
- -> DCF /? will show functions of hot keys too.
- -> Fix a problem with Silicon Valley controller.
- -> Work with 2.88 drives (2.88 disks not yet supported)
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.6 ║
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- -> Some anti-virus programs gave false alarm on DCF.EXE. This
- version is made to relieve the concern and is essentially
- the same as v4.5.
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.5 ║
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- Minor enhancement and bug fix, nothing major.
- -> Video and mouse routines enhanced.
- -> Floppy and auto-sensing routines enhanced.
- -> Fix a bug in file manager. V4.4 has problem accessing image
- files on network drives.
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.4 ║
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- -> Miniature file manager has been added for accessing image files.
- -> Command line help is available now. Type "DCF /?" to get help.
- -> Separate options without space in between is accepted. For
- example, DCF /c-/m
- -> Fixed several minor bugs.
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.3 ║
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- -> enhanced working under multitaskers such as OS/2 and Windows.
- Now DCF can copy in the background.
- -> max path length for images files increased to 79.
- -> ask for confirmation before overwriting image file.
- -> fix a problem when restoring video attribute before exit.
- -> fix a problem under Phoenix BIOS.
- -> reward for reporting piracy (See DCF43.DOC for details.)
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- ║ DISK COPY FAST v4.2 ║
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- -> Fix a problem when executed under OS/2.
- -> Enhance error handling. When backup or producing multiple
- targets and a bad disk is encountered, v4.2 allows you to
- replace the disk and continue the operation.
- -> Reset video mode and color before exit.
- -> Several minor changes.
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