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- * |_o_o|\\ Copyright (c) 1987 The Software Distillery. All Rights Reserved *
- * |. o.| || Written by Doug Walker *
- * | . | || The Software Distillery *
- * | o | || 235 Trillingham Lane *
- * | . |// Cary, NC 27513 *
- * ====== BBS:(919)-471-6436 *
- \* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * */
- DISKWIPE 1.0
-
- This program, both executable and source, is copyright (c) 1987 The
- Software Distillery. The program is freely redistributable as long as
- the following conditions are met:
-
- 1. It is distributed with all files in this archive intact and unchanged.
-
- 2. The distributor does so on a not-for-profit basis.
-
- These distribution rights may be withdrawn by The Software Distillery
- at any time if the Distillery feels the distributor is abusing either
- of these conditions.
-
- As the author, I request that you send me a copy of any changes you
- make to this code before distributing it. (Address below).
-
- ===========================================================================
-
- Have you ever had a disk full of files you wanted to get rid of? You
- probably typed DELETE ALL and listened to the floppy grind away for about
- ten minutes doing it. Well, here's an alternative: DISKWIPE.
-
- USAGE: DISKWIPE [MANY] [[DRIVE] <dfn:>] [[NAME] <name>]
-
- MANY DISKWIPE will work on multiple disks. It will prompt you
- after wiping each disk. To quit, type CTRL-\ at the prompt.
-
- DRIVE <dfn:> Specifies the name of the floppy drive to use. The DRIVE
- keyword is optional. If no drive is specified, DF0: will
- be used.
-
- NAME <name> Specifies a new name for the disk. The NAME keyword is
- optional. If no name was specified, DISKWIPE will use the
- existing name. If the existing name is not valid, the name
- "dos disk" will be used. You also have the opportunity to
- enter a new name when you are prompted to hit RETURN.
-
-
- EXAMPLES:
-
- DISKWIPE
- Wipes all data from drive DF0:. The disk name will be retained. You will
- be prompted to insert the disk.
-
- DISKWIPE df1: farkle
- Wipes all data from drive DF1:. The name FARKLE will be used. You will be
- prompted.
-
- DISKWIPE MANY df0:
- Wipes all data from drive df0:. You will be prompted before the first disk
- and after each disk. You can type in a name for each disk at the prompt
- or just hit return to use the old name. CTRL-\ quits.
-
-
- BUGS:
- There is a problem with running diskwipe while DOS is validating the floppy.
- An invalid disk structure may be generated if this occurs. To be safe,
- wait until the disk light goes out completely before issuing the DISKWIPE
- command.
-
- FUTURE PLANS:
- A replacement FORMAT command that accepts WIPE as an option.
-
- SUPPORT, SUGGESTIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Please state what version of the program you have when writing.
- This is version 1.0.
-
- Doug Walker
- 405 B3 Gooseneck Drive
- Cary, NC 27513
-
- or
-
- The Software Distillery
- 235 Trillingham Lane
- Cary, NC 27513
- BBS: (919)471-6436
-