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- FileManager 5.2
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- FileManager is a tool that can benefit both new computer users
- and experts alike.
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- FileManager allows you to display all files in any
- subdirectory, on any disk drive, copy files, delete files,
- print files, move files, edit files (in either ASCII or
- hexadecimal mode), and a whole lot more!
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- You can customize FileManager to remember how to find your
- favorite word processor, spreadsheet, etc. When you want to
- edit a file, simply highlight that file and, with the touch of
- a key, load that file into your word processor and start
- editing.
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- If you want to see what's inside a file (even program or
- hidden files), you can browse through it (no matter what kind
- of file it is or how big it is!). You can even change the
- file byte by byte, in ASCII, decimal or hexadecimal mode.
- Part or all of the file can be printed in either ASCII or
- hexadecimal.
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- Single or groups of files can be printed with a wide variety
- of options.
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- Any other program or batch file can be executed directly from
- FileManager (provided you have sufficient RAM), allowing you
- to use FileManager as a "shell" so that you don't have to
- become a DOS expert right away.
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- FileManager was originally developed to help me do all of my
- DOS-related tasks. Since then, it has been revised
- extensively because of user feedback. If you have any ideas
- that you feel would make FileManager a better product for
- everyone, please let us know!
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- FileManager 5.2
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- FileManager is designed primarily as a utility for hard disk
- based-machines but will also work for floppy-based systems.
- It has been tested on PC's, AT's and 386's with monochrome,
- CGA, EGA and VGA monitors. It should run on any true, MS-DOS
- compatible computer.
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- FileManager is distributed with the following files:
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- README.FM -- This file
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- FM52.EXE -- A self-extracting archive file that
- contains the following programs:
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- FM.EXE -- The actual FileManager executable file
- FM.OVR -- FileManager executable program overlay
- file
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- FMINSTAL.EXE -- Install program to select colors, word
- processor programs, archive programs &
- change printer drivers
- FM_KEYS.EXE -- Install program to select keystrokes
- used in FileManager's editor
- CONVDOC.EXE -- Converts FM.DOC to plain ASCII for
- printers that can not print the
- extended character set
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- FM.DAT -- Standard input file for color monitors
- FM_BLUE.DAT -- Alternate input file for color
- monitors
- FM_MONO.DAT -- Input file for monochrome monitors
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- FM.PRT -- Default printer driver (HP LaserJet Series II)
- EPSNFX80.PRT -- Epson FX-80 Printer Driver
- HPLJ.PRT -- Hewlett Packard LaserJet Series II
- Printer Driver
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- To extract all of the above files, simply type the following:
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- FM52 <Enter>
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- If you are using FileManager on a monochrome monitor, type the
- following:
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- copy fm_mono.dat fm.dat <Enter>
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- FileManager 5.2
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- The files ending with .DAT can be edited using an ASCII text
- processor (or FileManager's own built-in editor!). You can
- select the colors to be used by FileManager by changing the
- first number on any of the first 18 lines. Or you can change
- any of the colors using FileManager's install program
- (FMINSTAL.EXE). This program shows you the changes to the
- colors as you are making them.
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- To benefit from all of FileManager's capabilities, you need a
- minimum of 350K of free RAM on your computer. (You can use
- FileManager with less RAM, but certain functions will be
- disabled.)
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- The only files you actually NEED to run FileManager are the
- following:
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- FM.EXE -- The actual FileManager executable file
- FM.OVR -- FileManager executable program overlay
- file
- FM.DAT -- Standard input file for color monitors
- FM.PRT -- Default printer driver (HP LaserJet Series II)