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(s7BDisk Backup Utility(s0B
(DISKBACK)
&d0D(s7BUSERS MANUAL(s0B&d@
Version 1.0
October 1, 1995
(s7BThis software is provided as-is.(s0B
(s7BThere are no warranties, expressed or implied.(s0B
Copyright (C) 1995
All rights reserved
MarshallSoft Computing, Inc.
Post Office Box 4543
Huntsville AL 35815
Voice 205-881-4630
FAX 205|880|0925
BBS 205-880-9748
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| MEMBER
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 1
(s7BT A B L E O F(s0B
(s7BC O N T E N T S(s0B
&d0DChapter&d@ &d0DPage&d@
1 Introduction..................................................3
2 Using DISKBACK................................................4
3 Shareware Version.............................................5
4 Registered Version............................................5
5 User Support..................................................6
6 ASP Ombudsman.................................................6
7 Registration..................................................7
8 License.......................................................8
9 Warranty......................................................8
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 2
(s7B1 Introduction(s0B
DISKBACK is an utility program that compresses a specified subset
of files from a directory (recursively) from one drive to a backup
drive. Directories on the backup drive are created if they do not
exist. PKZIP or a similiar program can be used to perform the
compression.
The primary use of DISKBACK is to provide a fast and convenient
method of backing up selected files to a second hard drive,
although floppies may also be used.
There are significant advantages for using DISKBACK over other
methods of hard-disk backup, as follows:
1. Much faster than tape. The speed difference is amazing.
2. Easier to retrieve files than from tape since your directory
structure is preserved on the backup drive.
3. Easy to specify which files to include or exclude using
wildcards by editing the DISKBACK.CMD file.
4. Allows the use of programs such as PKZIP for compression.
If you have a removable cartridge hard drive, you have the best of
all possible worlds. Use DISKBACK to back up the contents of your
hard drive onto the cartridge drive. Then remove your hard drive
cartridge from its drive and put it in a safe place!
If you have a second hard drive, backup just the same as with a
cartridge drive. If your primary hard drive crashes, you have the
backup drive to recover from.
If you have a second hard drive partition, backup to the second
partition. You will then have a compressed copy of your files on
your drive, which increases your chances of recovery if the hard
drive crashes. However, it is best to backup to an independent
media.
If you have a 2.88 MB floppy you can compress about 6MB of files
onto your 2.88 MB floppy. Set your compression criterion (in the
DISKBACK.CMD file) to compress only critical files such as source
code, database files, spreadsheet files, etc.
If you have a 1.44 MB floppy, you can still backup about 3MB of
critical files. If you are backing up just source code, 3MB is a
lot of source code!
Note that you can run DISKBACK several times, saving a different
set of files each time by changing the command string in
DISKBACK.CMD. Therefore, useful backups can be created even using
small capacity floppy disks.
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 3
(s7B2 Using DISKBACK(s0B
The best way to understand how DISKBACK works is to look at an
example of how it is used:
As our example, suppose that your drive C: has the following
files:
AUTOEXEC.BAT
COMMAND.COM
CONFIG.SYS
DOS\
ANSI.SYS
CHKDSK.EXE
DOSKEY.COM
FORMAT.EXE
RAMDRIVE.SYS
XCOPY.EXE
UTILS\
PWD.COM
WHEREIS.COM
ANSI.SYS
Assuming further that the root of drive C is the logged current
drive and path, and that drive D: is the target drive to which the
backup will be made. The following command
DISKBACK D:\BACKUP
will create (if necessary) the following directory structure on
drive D:
BACKUP\
FILES.ZIP
DOS\
FILES.ZIP
UTILS\
FILES.ZIP
The (shareware) default backup command is:
pkzip ?:files.zip *.*
where the '?' is replaced by the drive letter, 'C' is our example.
Thus, all files are compressed and copied to the backup drive.
The registered version allows the user to specify the backup
command. Then, we could use something like:
pkzip ?:files.zip *.* -x*.obj -x*.exe -x*.bak -x*.tmp -x*.map
The above command will compress all files &d0Dexcept&d@ those ending with
the above specified extentions.
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 4
(s7B3 Shareware Version(s0B
The shareware version operates identically to the registered
version with the exception of:
(1) The shareware screen is displayed in the shareware version.
(2) The command string in the DISKBACK.CMD file is not used in the
shareware version. The default command string is used instead.
(s7B4 Registered Version(s0B
DISKBACK may be converted from the shareware version to the
registered version by use of the authorization file DISKBACK.KEY
which contains the registered users name and customer ID. This
file can be used once it is put into the current directory or at a
position to which the DISKBACK environment variable points. Note
that the actual diskback command is put into the DISKBACK.CMD
file.
The DISKBACK.KEY file contains a single ASCII line such as:
29A67B91D1663D8389A18941CAE48C91A18EF451FE6
This keyfile can be posted on our customer support BBS for
immediate download once the progrom is registed. The latest
version plus a copy of the DISKBACK.KEY file is also mailed out.
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 5
(s7B5 User Support(s0B
We provide customer support for registered customers by voice,
FAX, BBS, and mail. We provide limited support for unregistered
users by voice and BBS only.
If you are having a problem using DISKBACK, call us at
205-881-4630 between 1:30 PM and 9:30 PM (CST) Monday through
Friday. You can also call at other times and leave a message, and
call back later for a reply. Registered users (ONLY) can also FAX
us at 205-880-0925 at any time (24 hours).
You may also call our User Support BBS (2400 to 14400 baud, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit) at 205-880-9748 and leave a
message (address it to the SYSOP). We will usually have a reply
ready for you within 24 hours.
The BBS is available 24 hours per day. All files are in standard
ZIP format. Select library 7, "DISKBACK".
If you have access to the Internet, you can contack us through
our email address:
msc@traveller.com
Also note than trhe latest releases of all of our shareware can be
found on our BBS as well as the Anonymous FTP site:
SITE: ftp.traveller.com PATH: /pub/users/msc
(s7B6 ASP Ombudsman(s0B
MarshallSoft Computing, Inc. is a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
not provide technical support for members' products. Please write
to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI USA
49442-9427, Fax 616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 6
(s7B7 Registration(s0B
If you wish to register the DISKBACK library, please send $40 plus
$5 S&H ($10 outside of North America) to:
MarshallSoft Computing, Inc.
Post Office Box 4543
Huntsville AL 35815
Multiple copies are available (call for pricing). A site license
is also available (call for pricing).
We accept American Express, VISA, MasterCard (account number,
expiration date, &d0Dexact&d@ name on your card, and complete AmEx
billing address required), checks in US dollars drawn on a &d0DUS
bank&d@, purchase orders (POs) from recognized US schools and
companies listed in &d0DDun&d@ & &d0DBradstreet&d@, and COD (street address and
phone number required) within the USA (plus a $3 COD charge).
If you wish to update from an older version of DISKBACK, send $10
plus $5 S&H ($10 outside of North America).
Print the file INVOICE.DOC if an invoice is needed. The
registered user will receive the latest version of DISKBACK
shipped by two day priority mail (packet airmail overseas). A
3.5" diskette is provided unless a 5.25" diskette is requested.
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 7
(s7B8 License(s0B
MarshallSoft Computing, Inc. grants the registered user of
DISKBACK the right to use one copy of the DISKBACK library on a
single computer. The user may not use DISKBACK on more than one
computer at the same time.
(s7B9 Warranty(s0B
MARSHALLSOFT COMPUTING, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING
TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY
AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER MARSHALLSOFT COMPUTING, INC.
NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION,
OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF MARSHALLSOFT COMPUTING,
INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR
CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT SHALL MARSHALLSOFT COMPUTING, INC.'S LIABILITY
FOR ANY SUCH DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO
USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. THE PERSON
USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability
for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Alabama and shall inure to the benefit of Marshallsoft Computing,
Inc. and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any
action or proceeding brought by either party against the other
arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only
in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in
Madison County, Alabama. The parties hereby consent to in personam
jurisdiction of said courts.
DISKBACK Users Manual Page 8