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- FogScan (Fog Disk Library Browser)
-
- Copyright (1990) by Fog International Computer Users Group to the extent
- not copyrighted by the original author for the exclusive use and enjoyment
- of its members. Any reproduction or distribution for profit or personal gain
- is strictly forbidden.
-
- For information, contact FOG, P. O. Box 1030, Dixon, CA 95620-1030
-
- <SHAREWARE> as part of the description of a file indicates that the program
- is distributed on a "try first, pay if you like it" basis. If you find the
- program(s) meet your need, please refer to the author's documentation for
- information on becoming a registered user. Only by registering and paying
- for the programs you like and use will the authors of such programs continue
- development. Often, more complete documentation, additional modules, and new
- releases are available only to registered users.
-
-
- The complete FogScan set currently includes seven disks:
- Disk 1 contains Claude Ostyn's program (both the CP/M and MS/PC-DOS
- versions) and the documentation. In addition, if there is
- sufficient space, there are sample data files.
- Disk 2 contains the description data file for the CP/M section of the
- library (FOG-CPM.DTA).
- Disk 3 contains part one of the descriptions of the MS/PC-DOS section
- of the library (FOG-DOS1.DTA).
- Disk 4 contains part two of the descriptions of the MS/PC-DOS section
- of the library (FOG-DOS2.DTA).
- Disk 5 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the
- Foglight issues (volumes 1 through 4) plus the five issues of
- Computer HELP.
- Disk 6 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the
- five Computer HELP issues and the 17 issues of Portable Companion.
- Disk 7 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the
- Foghorn volumes 7 and 8 (23 issues)
-
- Additional releases will includes Volumes 1 through 6 of the Foghorn plus the
- new combined Foghorn/Foglight and such other publications as members are
- willing to help catalog.
-
- To use the program, just type
-
- FOGSCANX<cr>
- where the "x" represents your operating system ("C" for CP/M systems or
- "D" for MS/PC-DOS) systems.
-
- To use install the program for your system, just type
-
- SETFGSCD<cr> (for the MS/PC-DOS version)
- SETFGSCC<cr> (for the CP/M version)
- and answer the questions. If you elect to rename FOGSCANx, you must install
- it for your system BEFORE renaming the program (unless you simply rename it
- to FOGSCAN.xxx).
-
- FogScan has excellent on-line help, just type "H" or "?" at any prompt. It
- now supports both AND and OR searches, and it is ready to scan FOGLIGHT,
- FOGHORN and Computer HELP data files when they become available. It is now
- easier than ever to set up options with the supplied setup programs. No more
- manual patching for options.
-
- Because the data files are so large, it is necessary to spread this program
- over several disks and, for some disk formats, multiple data files. When you
- load FOGSCANX, it will show you a list of the data files on the same disk and
- ask which you want. At this point you may change disks (just select one of
- the options -- now wrong -- and FogScan will recognize the change of disks
- and offer new choices).
-
- FogScan is completely held in memory so you can switch data files (and disks)
- as often as you want. It is, however, best to exit the search option before
- swapping disks.
-
- Notice: Please feel free to distribute this disk (but not the actual Fog
- Library Disks) to other computer users. Form an archive file using your
- favorite compression software and upload the files to your favorite
- Remote System. Not only will this help to spread the word about Fog, it
- will help your upload ratio.
-
- Files which MUST be included in the distribution archive file are:
- -DISK1.DOC This file
- FOGSCANC.COM (CP/M 80 program - requires 48K tpa)
- SETFGSCC.COM (CP/M 80 program to set up FOGSCANC.COM)
- FOGSCAND.EXE (DOS program)
- SETFGSCD.EXE (DOS program to set up FOGSCAND.EXE)
- FOGSCAN.DOC Documentation for all versions of this release
- ORDRFORM.DOC (disk order/membership application form)
-
- Please also upload as many of the data files sets, each in a separate archive
- please, as you can:
-
- 1. FOG-DOS: FOG-DOS.DTA Data file for the FOG-DOS section of the library
- FOG-DOS.IXP
- FOG-DOS.NDX
- 2. FOG-CPM: FOG-CPM.DTA Data file for the FOG-CPM section of the library
- FOG-CPM.IXP
- FOG-CPM.NDX
- 3. FOGHORN7: FOGHORN7.DTA Data file for FOGHORN volume VII
- FOGHORN7.IXP
- FOGHORN7.NDX
- 4. FOGHORN8: FOGHORN8.DTA Data file for FOGHORN volume VIII
- FOGHORN8.IXP
- FOGHORN8.NDX
- 5. FOGLIGHT: FOGLIGHT.DTA Data file for all issues of the FOGLIGHT
- FOGLIGHT.IXP
- FOGLIGHT.NDX
- 6. FOGCHELP: FOGCHELP.DTA Data file for all issues of Computer HELP
- FOGCHELP.IXP
- FOGCHELP.NDX
- 7. FOGPCOMP: FOGPCOMP.DTA Data file for all issues of Portable Companion
- FOGPCOMP.IXP
- FOGPCOMP.NDX
-
- Inclusion of the index files (.IXP and .NDX) is preferred but not manditory.
-
- Note: If you do not have a "complete-in-one-file" FOG-DOS data file, please
- substitute:
-
- 1a. FOG-DOS1: FOG-DOS1.DTA Part 1 of the data file for the FOG-DOS section
- FOG-DOS1.IXP
- FOG-DOS1.NDX
- 1b. FOG-DOS2: FOG-DOS2.DTA Part 2 of the data file for the FOG-DOS section
- FOG-DOS2.IXP
- FOG-DOS2.NDX
-
-
- Harware and System Requirements:
- DOS Version:
- (FOGSCAND.EXE) IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or close compatible with at
- least 256K RAM, any display card. PC-DOS or
- MS-DOS 2.1x or above.
-
- CP/M version:
- (FOGSCANC.COM) Z80 compatible CP/M system. 48K TPA minimum.
- CP/M 2.2 or 3.x
-
- A special trimmed version which only requires a
- 43.25K TPA is available to
- CP/M BBS SysOps directly from Fog.
-
-
- Merging Data Files
- Those who have a hard disk or disks with more than 360K may wish to use any
- ASCII text editor (including non-document WordStar) to merge data files.
-
- In the example below, we are merging the FOG-DOS1.DTA and FOG-DOS2.DTA into
- a new file called FOG-DOS.DTA. If you don't use a new filename, be sure to
- delete the .IXP and .NDX files. If you forget, FogScan may act a little
- strangely until you delete the incorrect index files and create new ones.
-
- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
- * *
- * Caution: DO NOT MIX data files when the first seven characters of *
- * the filename are different. You will not get the correct disk or *
- * issue number. *
- * *
- * Before attempting to merge two data files, check the space each *
- * requires and double it. If you don't have at least that much space *
- * availabe, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MERGE the files. *
- * *
- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-
- To merge the two FOG-DOSx.DTA files:
-
- Check to be sure you have at least 620K of disk space available.
-
- Make a copy of the FOG-DOS1.DTA file under the name FOG-DOS.DTA (omitting the
- "1"). Edit the file and immediately go to the end of the file. Read in
- FOG-DOS.DTA. Delete the first three lines of FOG-DOS2.DTA.
-
- (They will be something like:
-
- Date: August 8, 1990
- Title: FOG-DOS Disk Library descriptions (disks 320 through 408).
- Version: D2
-
- )
-
- After the deletion, your cursor should be on a question mark.
-
- Now save the modified data file and exit your text editor.
-
- The final step is to load FogScan. In the absence of matching index files,
- FogScan will ask if you wish to build the new index files. Press <Alt>-<I>
- and FogScan will tell you about how long it will take and verify that you
- want to build the index files.
-
- It is not necessary that the data files be indexed. Note however that working
- with un-indexed files forces FogScan to be quite slow.
-
- If you find that your systems does not have enough memory to create the index
- files for a single data file, try booting with a minimum system (no CONFIG.SYS
- and a small PATH= in your AUTOEXEC.BAT). You'll need about 540K of memory
- available. (CHKDSK reports the number of bytes free -- creating the index
- for the FOG-DOS.DTA distributed on the 3.5" disk version of FogScan was done
- on a system with 54811 bytes free.)
-
-
- FogScan DISK #2 (MS/PC-DOS version):
- The descriptions and index files of the FOG-CPM section of the library are
- on this disk.
-
- The data file on this disk describes the files in the FOG-DOS section of the
- Fog Disk Library ending with disk number 319. Index files are included.
-
- Disk ordering information is available by selecting the "Print order/
- membership form" option as you exit FogScan.
-