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C O N f i g u r a t i o n
E D i t o r
VER 2.8
May 15, 1992
Copyright (c) 1990 - 92
All Rights Reserved
-AV # TJV090
Ira T. Ashkenes
10288 Abbott Rd
Manassas, VA 22110
(703) 335-2207
CONfiguration EDitor Page 2 May 15, 1992
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Trademarks/Copyrights 3
Copyright Notice and Software License 3
SHAREWARE 3
Update Policy 3
Purpose: 4
WHY? 4
INSTALLATION 5
Using ConEd 8
FUNCTION KEYS 9
DISCLAIMER 10
Registration Form 11
CONfiguration EDitor Page 3 May 15, 1992
Trademarks/Copyrights:
CONfiguration EDitor is copyrighted by Ira T. Ashkenes.
TesSeRact is registered trademark of Innovative Data Concepts.
The TesSeRact CXL User Interface Development System is copyrighted
by Innovative Data Concepts.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Borland C++ is a registered trademark of Borland International.
QEMM is a trademark of Quarterdeck Office Systems.
QEdit is a trademark of SemWare.
Copyright Notice and Software License:
This document, other accompanying written and disk-based
notes, files, and all referenced and related program files are
copyrighted by Ira T. Ashkenes.
This is not free software. Non-registered users of this
software are granted a limited license to make an evaluation copy
for trial use. This trial period shall not exceed 30 calendar
days. Any use of CONfiguration EDitor (ConEd) beyond the trial
period without having sent in the registration fee is a violation
of federal copyright laws. At the end of this trial period, you
should either register your copy or discontinue using ConEd.
SHAREWARE
ConEd is distributed under the "shareware" concept, also known
as "user-supported software". Under this concept, you save the
high cost of packaging and distribution while still receiving high
quality software.
You are free, and in fact encouraged, to distribute this
software in its unmodified form to your friends, to BBS's and to
user groups. Companies that provide software duplication services
may include ConEd in their catalog and provide copies for a
reasonable duplication fee. All copies must include the files
"CONED.EXE", and "CONED.DOC". You are not allowed to modify the
files in any way, and this shareware notice must be kept intact.
The author, Ira T. Ashkenes retains all other rights to the
program.
Why register? If you use this program, then you should pay
for your copy. That way I will be able to provide you support and
updates. Plus, registered users receive technical support. You
will also receive a serial number which will display a name of your
choosing.
Update Policy
Registered users of ConEd are registered for life. Plain and
simple, you only make your purchase once, and I supply you with a
'key' that will register this version and all subsequent versions
of ConEd. When you send in your payment, if you would like the latest
version of ConEd sent to you, please include a $3.00 shipping fee.
CONfiguration EDitor Page 4 May 15, 1992
Purpose:
CONfiguration EDitor allows a user to boot their PC/MS-DOS
Computer with any AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS that they have
predefined, or interrupt the boot process and create a new one.
You can create as many AUTOEXEC.BAT/CONFIG.SYS combinations as your
computers memory will allow.
WHY?
Some history. As a Software Engineer, I have the need to use
many different memory configurations and language compilers. When
using Microsoft Windows, or Quarterdecks' QEMM, or running
RAMDISKs, I need to have a different set of AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS files available. When programming with different
language compilers, I also need to have my environment set up for
each compiler. The list goes on and on.
To really complicate matters, when I am on a PC connected to
a network, I need to incorporate the network configuration files
into both my AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. Things were really
becoming cumbersome there for a while. I had a number of batch
files I wrote which would copy a temporary AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS file to my root directory, then I would manually issue
the famous <CTRL>-<ALT>-<DEL> command to reboot my PC.
Searching through the local bulletin boards, I was able to
find two good programs that allow a user to select a predefined
boot configuration, however, each program boasted an internal
editor. I had to learn a new set of editor commands if I wanted
revise an AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS from within the program. This
was not acceptable, as when I needed an 'on - the - fly'
configuration, I usually needed it in a hurry. Additionally, I
found the user interface to be a little clumsy for the novice
end-user. Thus, the development of ConEd.
With ConEd, you have the ability to boot up a machine and
select from several different configurations. You can choose to
invoke a Network/LAN, or choose a particular library to use, or
free up as much memory for DOS as possible by NOT loading some
TSRs'. The options are almost endless. If you are in need of more
than one configuration, ConEd is for you.
I'd be happy to hear of any improvements you'd like to see, as well
as any bug reports.
CONfiguration EDitor Page 5 May 15, 1992
When registering, or writing for any reason, please include the
following:
1. ConEd version number
2. where you obtained your copy from
3. a description of your system
4. your full name and address
If you are experiencing problems, in addition to the above
requested information, please send me a copy of your CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT files. This may help in identifying what program/
driver ConEd my be in conflict with.
If you have any suggestions or discover any problems with the
program you can reach me thru the Elusive Diamond BBS system
(300/1200/2400/9600 HST, 8N1) at 703-323-6423/1782. The Elusive Diamond
(DGS ALPHA) is part of a consortium of BBS sysops dedicated to providing
the best in BBS support. The Elusive Diamond provides first time
callers download access. Another Board providing support is The Break
East BBS, (703) 680-9269 USR/DS HST/V.32 (a 4 Gig system!). On The
Break, you can download the lates version of ConEd from the personal
download area on your first call. At the Main prompt type "F" for
files, then "P" for personal download. Both are among the finest of
boards. You can direct mail to me thru RIME, using the ->DIAMOND mail
address.
If you have an account on CompuServe, my mail address is
72560,3553, or if you have an account on GEnie, I can be reached
there as IASHKENES, and I usually call both services every 2 - 3
days to check on mail.
I also monitor the RelayNet International Message Exchange C
programming, Programming, ShareWare, and Software Review
Conferences, and will respond to all questions from there as wel