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FileTag(tm) Version 3.0
August 4th, 1990
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USER MANUAL
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FileTag(tm) Version 3.0
A Memory Resident Program for BBS Downloading
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS.............................2
INTRODUCTION..........................................3
INSTALLATION..........................................4
CONFIGURATION.........................................5
Changing colors and sound...........................5
Changing Directories................................5
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS................................6
OTHER USES............................................6
COMMAND OVERVIEW......................................7
REVISION HISTORY......................................9
REGISTRATION INFORMATION..............................11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The latest shareware version of FileTag(tm) as well as updates are
available on:
The Central Command BBS (708) 359-9346
1200/2400/9600 HST14400 baud 24hrs / Multi-Node
FileTag is a trademark of Gasner & Associates, Inc.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
Qmodem is a trademark of The Forbin Project, Inc.
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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This software is copyrighted and is NOT "Public Domain". A
limited license is granted to use this software to determine if
the user enjoyed the "play" of the software evidenced by
repeated or prolonged play of the program beyond which would
normally be considered a test or sample run, without any advance
payment. If the user finds the package useful then registration
is required.
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
Users:
This limited license permits the user to redistribute the program
subject to the above restrictions and the following:
The software may be redistributed via Bulletin Board Services as
long as it is not for commercial gain per the following
conditions:
1) The software package must be complete and unaltered.
2) ALL files must be included as originally named.
3) NO files may be added to the package or archive.
4) Absolutely no fee may be charged for the software's use or
distribution unless prior written permission is obtained from
the author.
Distributors:
Under no condition is distribution permitted by ANY distributor
of "Public Domain","Shareware", and/or User supported software
without first obtaining written permission from Gasner & Associ-
ates, Inc.
Distribution via disk, mail, or any other means is also
prohibited unless written permission is obtained from Gasner &
Associates, Inc.
A Gasner & Associates, Inc. program distribution request applies
ONLY to the named program or programs. In no way does permis-
sion to distribute one program imply permission to distribute
any other Gasner & Associates, Inc. programs.
Address your requests to:
Gasner & Associates, Inc.
Distribution Department
2184 Queensburg Court
Palatine, IL 60074
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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INTRODUCTION
FileTag(tm) is terminate and stay resident (TSR) program intended
to simplify and smooth-out BBS downloading. By pressing a hot-key
sequence, you can "point and shoot" filenames while listing a
BBS's file directories online. When you are ready to download,
you can hot-key again and FileTag(tm) will automatically type
the filenames you have previously selected. No more trying to
remember strange filenames, scraps of paper laying all around,
or having to go back to the file listing because you can't
remember the exact spelling.
FileTag(tm) should work with any 100% IBM compatible computer,and
any communications package that uses BIOS keyboard polling, and
now also works with interrupt-driven keyboard drivers. Video
modes ranging from 80x25 to 80x50 are automatically detected and
supported. 40 column mode is NOT supported at this time. Any
problems with particular keyboards, computers, or communications
software should be reported on The Central Command BBS at (708)
359-9346.
FileTag(tm) is fully functional in it's shareware flavor. Regis-
tration provides additional features, as well as removal of the
closing message and delay. Refer to the COMMAND OVERVIEW for
details on what features are not provided in the Shareware ver-
sion.
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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INSTALLATION
Installing FileTag(tm) is as simple as copying it to your hard-
disk. If you are running from a floppy-based system, copy the
".EXE" files to the floppy disk you start your communications
software from.
To configure FileTag(tm) for your communications software,
simply create a batch file to execute FileTag(tm), run your
communications software, and then uninstall FileTag(tm).
The command lines for installing and uninstalling FileTag(tm) are:
FILETAG /L <-- Loads (installs) FileTag(tm)
FILETAG /U <-- Unloads (removes) FileTag(tm)
If you were running Qmodem, your batch file might look like this:
ECHO OFF
C: {Log to drive C: }
CD \QMODEM {Change to your Qmodem directory }
C:\UTILS\FILETAG /L {Run FileTag(tm) from your utility directory}
QMODEM {Execute Qmodem }
C:\UTILS\FILETAG /U {Un-Install FileTag(tm) from memory }
That's all there is to it! If you are using a different software
package, replace all references to Qmodem with the name of the
software you are using.
Please note, the shareware version of FileTag(tm) contains a
closing message and associated delay. Registration not only
enables additional features, but will also remove this message
and delay.
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