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- This file tells you about...
- ...What EDDY can be used for
- ...Files that are included with EDDY
- ...Installation (DOS and Windows)
- ...The usual disclaimers and conditions
- ...Registration
-
- +-------------------------------+
- | EDDY (TM) |
- | File and Directory Editor |
- | Copyright(C) 1987 thru 1995 |
- | by John Scofield |
- | All rights reserved |
- | Compuserve:70162,2357 |
- +-------------------------------+
-
- ===================================================================
- If you have registered an earlier version of EDDY, please see the
- EDDY.DOC file, Section 26.4. There you will find instructions for
- converting this copy of EDDY to a registered copy. Registration is
- good for all new versions, for life!
- ===================================================================
-
- +++++++++++++++++++
- ++ What is EDDY? ++
- +++++++++++++++++++
-
- EDDY is ALL of these:
- Full-screen directory editor
- Disk and directory manager
- Directory change tracker
- Tree manipulator
- Sector editor
- File finder (by name, attributes and/or timestamp)
- File viewer/patcher/comparer
- File backup utility
- Data recovery utility
- String finder/replacer (hex and/or ASCII)
- Disk image copy/restore utility
- RAM editor
- DOS shell
- Printer setup utility
- ...and MUCH more!
-
- ++++++++++++++++++
- ++ Packing List ++
- ++++++++++++++++++
-
- The following files comprise the EDDY package:
-
- - EDDYREAD.ME This file
- - EDDY.COM The main program
- - EDDY.AUX Overlays for LOOK, HELP, MENU, UPDATE, etc.
- - EDDY.USE Samples to illustrate Point-and-Shoot commands
- - EDDY.INI Configuration file, for use in customizing EDDY
- - EDDY.DOC User's Manual
- - EDDY_HST.DOC History of changes, and "what's new"
- - EDDY_WHY.DOC Some "neat things" to do with EDDY
- - EDDY_REG.BAT Batch file to print the registration form
- - EDDYVEND.DOC Conditions for BBS and commercial distribution
- - FILE_ID.DIZ Text description for posting on BBSs
- and for Windows users...
- - EDDY.PIF Program Info File used by Windows to run EDDY
- - EDDY.ICO Icon to identify EDDY when using Windows
-
- The package may also contain a "VENDINFO.DIZ" and/or an "EDDY.DOZ" file.
- These files are included solely to comply with the requirements of some
- vendors (e.g., certain CD-ROM producers), and as a courtesy to BBSs
- using software that accommodates it. They serve no useful purpose for
- most users, contain no information that is not provided here or
- elsewhere in EDDY's documentation, and may be deleted to avoid wasting
- disk space.
-
- In case of any conflict of terms, wording, meaning or possible differing
- interpretations between the contents of a VENDINFO.DIZ or EDDY.DOZ file
- and the contents of other files in the EDDY package, those other files
- are the authoritative version, and they shall prevail in case of
- dispute.
-
- ++++++++++++++++++
- ++ Installation ++
- ++++++++++++++++++
-
- EDDY needs the following:
- - IBM PC, one of its descendants, or close compatible
- - A monitor that can accommodate 25x80 text mode display
- - 256K of available conventional memory
- - PC- or MS-DOS level 2.0 or later
-
- EDDY does not need to be in its own directory, nor even in the PATH.
- It'll find its files as long as at least the following are in the same
- directory: EDDY.COM, EDDY.AUX, EDDY.USE, EDDY.INI. If you are REALLY
- tight on disk space, the only files that are ABSOLUTELY required are
- EDDY.COM and EDDY.AUX.
-
- One of the files in the package -- FILE_ID.DIZ -- may have the same name
- as a file from some other product, so you may want to put EDDY in its
- own directory, or copy "E*.*" rather than "*.*". (But _PLEASE_ include
- FILE_ID.DIZ with any copies of EDDY that you pass along. Thanks!) If
- VENDINFO.DIZ and/or EDDY.DOZ is present, similar comments apply, but
- it's your choice whether to pass them along or not.
-
- INSTALLATION STEP 1: Copy the EDDY files into any directory.
-
- INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE!
-
- The simplest way to get acquainted with the program is to just type
- "EDDY" and [Enter]. Menus and context-sensitive HELP are available as
- needed.
-
- The manual (EDDY.DOC) can be a bit overwhelming to the new user. I
- suggest that you try the program for a while, referring only to specific
- parts of the manual when you need detailed info on some function or
- capability. Then, after using the program for a while, give the manual
- a quick skim; I think you'll find it makes a lot more sense that way.
-
- If you want to print a copy of the manual, take a look at Section 1.2.2
- of EDDY.DOC first, particularly if you use A4-size paper.
-
- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
- ++ Windows Installation ++
- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- EDDY may be run from a DOS box, using the command line, once you have
- done the DOS Installation. The steps listed below __ARE_NOT_REQUIRED__
- to run EDDY under Windows, but may be used if you want the interface to
- EDDY from Windows to be more direct.
-
- For explanation purposes, assume EDDY will be installed in the
- C:\UTIL\EDDY directory. If you've used a different directory, just
- substitute yours in steps 1, 7 and 9. To install EDDY in Windows...
-
- 1. Copy the EDDY files to the C:\UTIL\EDDY (or whatever) directory.
- 2. Choose the group you want EDDY in (click on any icon in that group).
- 3. In Program Manager, click on "File", then "New", then "Program Item"
- 4. Click on "OK".
- 5. Type the program description ("EDit DirectorY", or "TWGDU!" or ???).
- 6. Click on "Command Line".
- 7. Type C:\UTIL\EDDY\EDDY.COM (or whatever\EDDY.COM).
- 8. Click on "Working Directory".
- 9. Type C:\UTIL\EDDY (or whatever).
- 10. Click on "Change Icon". If you see a "no icons" message, click "OK"
- 11. Click on "Browse", and select the drive and directory where you have
- installed EDDY.
- 12. Double click on "EDDY.ICO", then click on "OK".
- 13. Click on "OK" again.
-
- WINDOWS INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE!
-
- +++++++++++++++++++++++
- ++ Conditions of Use ++
- +++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- Near the beginning of the file "EDDY.DOC", you will find a complete
- disclaimer of responsibility for anything that EDDY may or may not do.
- Please read that information carefully. You use EDDY at your own risk.
-
- EDDY is shareware. It is not free, and it is not in the public domain.
- The author receives NO COMPENSATION for his work unless you register the
- program, even if you paid someone for a shareware disk containing EDDY.
- If you find EDDY to be useful and continue to use it after a reasonable
- trial period, you should register your copy ("reasonable" means
- something on the order of 30 days trial use).
-
- ++++++++++++++++++
- ++ Registration ++
- ++++++++++++++++++
-
- Single-user registration is US$25. There are three ways to register:
-
- - By credit card, through Public (software) Library, Inc.
- - By mail, using the printed registration form
- - Online via CompuServe - GO SWREG and refer to item #4186
-
- Further details are available while running EDDY; just press [Alt+z].