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Inkutils 1.51 Readme File
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System Requirements
-------------------
The Inkutils run on any PC with DOS 3.30 (or later) or Windows 95, and 256K
of available DOS memory. Approximately 370K of free disk space is required
for installation.
Installation
------------
To install the Inkutils, type d:INSTALL where d: is the drive (and, if
appropriate, the directory) with the install program, then follow the on-
screen prompts. After a successful installation, you will need to add the
Inkutils directory to your PATH statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Once the Inkutils are installed, type INKUTILS to view the user guide at
any time. All of the Inkutils support the /? and /HELP command line switches
to display help on the Inkutil that has been run.
The file WHATSNEW.TXT describes the new features in this version. A full
revision history is included in the Inkutils user guide.
Description of the Inkutils
---------------------------
The Inkutils are a suite of 11 DOS/Win95 DOS utilities:
* DD - Delete Directory
Allows a directory (and its contents) to be deleted. Much more
friendly than DELTREE. DD displays directory summaries before
deleting. Allows directories to be 'protected' which marks them
as read-only and prevents DD from being able to delete them
until they are 'unprotected'. DD supports Windows 95 long file
names.
* DEDIT - Description Editor
A full-screen 4DOS/NDOS/TakeCommand file description editor with
mouse support and many unique features. DEDIT automatically scans
your 4DOS/NDOS.INI file for ColorDir and other settings, so that
it uses the same configuration you're already using. DEDIT can
also import file lists into the file descriptions. It also allows
short (8.3) filenames to be described with their Win95 long
filename equivalents, so even if you're under plain DOS, you can
still see the long filenames. DEDIT can now also perform
importing and grabbing functions automatically from a batch file.
* CC - Cache Control
A control panel for the SmartDrv (or any compatible) disk cache.
You can change cache settings by intuitive point and clicking
rather than using the less friendly command line options. CC is
also DoubleSpace and DriveSpace aware.
* EE - Evaluate Expression
A flexible calculator than can be used three ways: Command line
calculator, Desktop calculator or TSR popup calculator. The TSR
calculator can be loaded in as little as 1.5K of DOS memory. EE
can perform such functions as grabbing numbers from the screen,
putting numbers back in to a document (by sending them back
through the keyboard!), and much more.
* CE - Critical Error
Replaces the standard "Retry, Ignore, Fail or Abort" message
with a popup window that gives much more information on the error
that has occurred. Can be loaded in as little as 900 bytes of
DOS memory, and, as with all the Inkutils, CE is fully compatible
with 4DOS and NDOS. CE also works in a DOS shell under Windows 3.x
or Windows 95.
* TM - Text Mode
Allows various text modes (including any VESA text mode that
your video card supports) to be selected. With TM you can select
the largest text mode available on your machine automatically, list
available VESA text modes and select keyboard key repeat rates.
It's ideal for use in your AUTOEXEC.BAT.
* LE - List Executables
Displays only the executable files (EXE, COM, BAT and, if you're
using 4DOS or NDOS, BTM) in the current or specified directory.
No more searching through long directory listings to find the
program to run! LE supports Windows 95 long filenames.
* MCD - Make and Change Directory
Performs the DOS commands MD and CD in one go. MCD can also
create multiple directories in one go (e.g. MCD \one\two\three will
create the directories \ONE, \one\TWO and \one\two\THREE ). It
can also protect directories, so that Delete Directory cannot
delete them. MCD supports Windows 95 long filenames.
* FM - Fast Mouse
Reduces the time taken for a program to reset the mouse. FM
can reduce the time taken for some programs to start up by
converting all slow hardware mouse resets to quick software
resets. Try it with the DOS editor, EDIT. 4DOS users will find
that it dramatically speeds up its on-line help.
* DZ - Divide by Zero
Intercepts any "Divide overflow" errors. If you are having such
problems, then DZ will display the name of the program that has
created the error and allows you to continue the program, rather
than automatically terminating it (which is the default behaviour
of DOS).
* IP - Inkutils Present
Provides a quick and easy way to see at once which TSR programs
from the Inkutils are currently resident in memory.
+Plus+ * INKUTILS - The Inkutils User Guide
A friendly, menu driven user guide covering each Inkutil with
full instructions and examples.
Shareware
---------
The Inkutils are shareware, but are not limited or crippled in any way,
so that a full evaluation may be made of them. Please support the shareware
concept and register if you continue to use them.
When you register the Inkutils, you will recieve a disk of the latest
registered version (which has no reminder screens), plus you will be notified
about any updates or new versions in the future. Registering also encourages
the author to continue to update this program and develop new ones.
An order form can be printed for you by selecting "Print Inkutils Order Form"
in the Inkutils user guide, so there's no excuse! (Type INKUTILS at the
command prompt to view the user guide).
To register in the UK:
Please send a cheque or postal order (made payable to
Mark Incley) for £10.00 to the address below.
To register outside the UK:
You can pay with either:
1. An international money order for £12 pounds sterling,
made payable to Mark Incley.
2. A Eurocheque for £12 pounds sterling, made payable to
Mark Incley.
All orders should be sent to:
Mark Incley
8 Goodwin Way,
Rotherham,
South Yorkshire,
ENGLAND
S61 4DG
The Inkutils are normally dispatched on 3.5 inch disks, but 5.25 inch
disks can be sent instead, on request, but please indicate the disk
capacity.
You may freely distribute the shareware version of Inkutils as long
as the files are not modified in any way. Please distribute the INSTALL
package, rather than the individual Inkutils files.
Questions and Enquiries
-----------------------
Any Inkutil queries will be answered by sending a SAE (within the UK)
or an International Reply Coupon (outside the UK) to the address above
or e-mail:
inkutils@inkland.demon.co.uk
Inkutils Web Site
-----------------
Visit the Land of Inkutils!
http://www.inkland.demon.co.uk/inkutils
The latest version of Inkutils can always be found here.
DISCLAIMER
----------
Users of Inkutils must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
INKUTILS ARE SUPPLIED AS IS. THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. THE AUTHOR ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES,
DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF INKUTILS.