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- DM Latest Release Notes
-
- DM Version 2.2
-
- This file is going to contain a list of ongoing changes to DM.
-
- 04-11-87
- First release of version 2.2. This version uses direct video I/O in
- some areas and updates the screen several times faster than older
- versions. Several minor improvements to the VIEW command including
- the ability to view READ-ONLY files.
-
- The direct video I/O is a major change. If there are and new bugs,
- please let me know.
-
- DM Version 2.3
-
- 05-07-87
- More direct video I/O. Full screen HELP menus.
-
- 06-14-87
- Fixed minor bugs and made minor improvements.
-
- 06-21-87
- Added feature to copy or move files to a new name.
-
- 06-23-87
- Added feature to Read/Set disk volume label.
- Added feature to show number of subdirectories available
- in current subdirectory.
-
- 06-28-87
- Added BATCH EXECUTE MARKED FILES feature. Allows ARCing of
- all marked files.
-
- DM Version 2.4
- 07-11-87
- Added batch execute with F4 key. Allow Save and Load of AUTORUN
- commands. See F8 menu.
-
- 08-05-87
- Added feature to automatically load Programmable and AutoRun commands
- upon entrance to any directory with a file named DM.OVL. What you
- do is edit you commands and save them (F8 option 5) under the
- name DM.OVL. Upon entering a directory, if DM finds DM.OVL, it is
- automatically loaded. Help screens are updated to reflect the new commands.
-
- 08-10-87
- Clean up internally. Discovered -K compiler directive that shaved 5k
- off DM. Eliminated attribute toggle.
-
- 09-07-97
- Added optional VEIW external command. If you don't like DM's internal
- VIEW you can configure to run you favorite view or edit program.
- Also DM.OVL default can be changed to a new name.
-
- 09-17-87
- Fixed miscelanous bugs including a rare one that causes DM to lock
- up when executing an external program.
-
- 12-01-87
- Minor Changes. Eliminate 'GRAB2' files that was left in by accident
- from testing a new procedure.
-
- DM Version 2.5
- Even though I've been working on DM3, I've come out with a new release
- of the version 2 series. This is so that I can make a version that can
- be distributed by computer manufacturers. In the process, I've included
- some of the features that you will see in DM3.
-
- 07-02-88
- Fixed bug in selecting colors. Added {S} to programmable key commands to
- not restore the subdirectory when returning to DM. This allows DM to run
- Norton Change Directories. When updating DM.COM, you no longer have to be
- in the same subdirectory as DM.COM. DM will update itself from the directory
- it came from. Do to some new advanced ways of doing things, DM requires
- dos 3.0 or greater. The @ to cause a pause on programmable function keys
- has been replaces with {A}.
-
- The functions of the A and T keys kave been switched. The T (time) changes
- the DATE and A changes the ATTRIBUTES. ALT-A changes attributes on marked
- files. It seemed more logical to do this and since the A and T commands
- aren't used that much, if figured that we all could get used to the change.
-
- The plus key + can be used to reverse a mark on a file.
-
- I've eliminated the change volume label command. It had problems on some
- computers.
-
- This version has an E command for EDIT. To use it, program DM to run your
- favorite editor. Look under extra functions menu.
-
- DM is no longer $60. It comes in a package with several other programs and
- sells for $39.95 US. I've eliminated the pyrimid because very few were
- profiting from the idea. I've been told that $60 is overpriced. Those who
- paid $60 will get a copy of DM3 when it comes out. The new package includes
- DOLIST which I'm sure you'll like very much.
-
- The long awaited manual will be shipped in late July. If you are registered
- and don't get it by August 15th. Let me know.
-
- 07-04-88
- New HELP screen. Separated the programmable function keys from help and
- made a new function key help that you get to by pressing the TAB key.
-
- DM now has 30 programmable keys instead of 20. The shift function keys
- are now programmable.
-
- 07-10-88
- Fixed help screens. Fixed old move bug allowing move to work faster.
-
- 08-06-88
- Fixed bug in color setting to allow black background.
-
- 12-30-88
- Even thought I have resisted changes, since this is a commercial
- product, I have decided to fix a few bugs. DM will now handle hidden
- directories correctly. I have also made a few changes to allow DM to
- work better under Novell. I had several complaints about my wrap around
- feature so I removed it.
-
- I continue to work on DM3 as I have time. I am making progress. DM3 is
- closely integrated with several other programs already in the DOS
- Toolbox. Here's a preview: DM3 does not have a tree mode. It uses Pick
- Directory instead. It also is integrated with DOLIST so DM3 can remove
- itself from memory when executing other software.
-
- 01-02-89
- Changed reverse marks function to not mark hidden files.
-
- 01-07-89
- Fixed bug I accedently created in 12-30-88 version that causes a
- lockup when executing external programs. If you have 12-30-88
- version, get rid of it. If this version has any problems, let
- me know.
-
- 01-28-89
- Fixed bug that changed default directory on the drive DM is loaded from.
- Fixed bug to allow the free command to work with partitions larger that
- 65 megs or more than 32767 clusters. DM should again work under dos
- version 2 but you must be in the same directory to update DM.COM.
-
- ersions. Several minor improvements to the VIEW command including
- the ability to view READ-ONLY files.
-
- The direct video I/O is a major change. If there are and new bugs,
- please let me know.
-
- DM Version 2.3
-
- 05-07-87
- More direct video I/O. Full screen HELP menus.
-
- 06-14-87
- Fixed minor bugs and made minor improvements.
-
- 06-21-87
- Added feature to copy or move files to a new name.
-
- 06-23-87
- Added feature to Read/Set disk volume label.
- Added feature to show number of subdirectories available
- in current subdirectory.
-
- 06-28-87
- Added BATCH EXECUTE MARKED FILES feature. Allows ARCing of
- all marked files.
-
- DM Version 2.4
- 07-11-87
- Added batch execute with F4 key. Allow Save and Load of AUTORUN
- commands. See F8 men