home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- PM File & Disk Utilities
- Version 2.0
-
- ASH Software, Inc.
- August 1992
-
- PM File & Disk Utility August 1992
-
-
-
-
- TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................... 1
-
- Introduction ................................................. 2
-
- Registration Information ............................... 2
- License Agreement ...................................... 2
- Technical Support ...................................... 4
-
- Installation ................................................ 5
-
- Overview .................................................... 5
-
- Summary ..................................................... 6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- The following are trademarks of IBM Corporation
-
- OS/2
- Presentation Manager
-
- -1-
- PM File & Disk Utility August 1992
-
-
- INTRODUCTION
-
- PM File & Disk Utility (PMFDU) was designed and written to
- provide a useful set of utilities for manipulating disk files
- and directories on computer systems using IBM OS/2. PMFDU
- requires version 1.2 or greater of the IBM OS/2 or its
- equivalent. PMFDU is a Presentation Manager (PM) program which
- provides a consistant user interface for interacting with the
- program.
-
- PMFDU is distributed as a "shareware" program. This means that
- you are encouraged to try the program before you register your
- copy. You are also encouraged to provide unregistered copies of
- the programs to your friends and colleagues. If you find the
- program useful and decided to keep a copy, you must pay a
- registration fee.
-
- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
-
- PMFDU is a copyrighted program of ASH Software, Inc. and is
- protected by copyright law. If you obtained a copy of PMFDU
- from a friend, a shareware disk vendor, a bulletin board, or an
- on-line computer service, you have an unregistered copy. You
- are authorized, and encouraged, to use this program for a period
- not to exceed 14 days. If you wish to continue using PMFDU
- after this time has expired, you must register and pay for your
- copy of the program. The registration fee is $35 for a single
- copy of PMFDU. This fee entitles you to:
-
- A disk with a registered copy of the latest version of
- PMFDU;
-
- A copy of CLFDU, which is a command line version of the
- program.
-
- a disk with an unregistered copy of PMFDU for distribution
- to friends and colleagues;
-
- a copy of this manual;
-
- information about future releases and upgrades; and
-
- technical support via FAX, mail, or electronic mail.
-
- Network, site, and corporate licenses are available by
- contacting ASH Software, Inc.
-
- LICENSE AGREEMENT
-
- COPYRIGHT: PMFDU is Copyright 1991 ASH Software, Inc. You are
- granted a license to use your copy of PMFDU only uder the terms
- and conditions provided in this license agreement.
-
-
-
- -2-
- PM File & Disk Utility August 1992
-
-
- UNREGISTERED COPIES: Unregistered copies of PMFDU are
- distributed to allow you to try the program before you actually
- pay for it. These copies are not "free" or "public domain"
- copies and remain the copyrighted property of ASH Software, Inc.
- You are granted the right to use the program at no charge for a
- trial period not to exceed 14 days. If you wish to continue
- using the program after this period, you must register and pay
- for your copy of the program. If you do not wish to register
- your copy, you must cease using the program. You may, however,
- keep copies of the program to share with others.
-
- REGISTERED COPIES: Registered copies of PMFDU are sent to
- registered users of the program. These copies may not be
- distributed to others.
-
- MULTIPLE COPIES: If you are a registered single computer user
- of PMFDU, you may have copies of the program on more than one
- computer (for example home and work) provided there is no
- possibility that any two copies of the program will be in use at
- the same time. This right may not be used to expand the number
- of computers covered under a site, corporate, or network
- license. You may install PMFDU on a computer connected to a
- network provided there is no possibility that more than the
- licensed number of users can use the program at any one time.
-
- BACKUP COPIES: You may make as many copies of the registered
- copy of PMFDU as you need for normal backup purposes. You may
- make an unlimited number of copies of the unregistered PMFDU
- and give them to others provided you include all of the files
- distributed with the unregistered copy. You may not give copies
- of the registered version to any other person for any reason.
-
- DISTRIBUTION: PMFDU can be distributed via individual copies of
- the unregistered version to friends and colleagues, via bulletin
- boards, via online computer services or via a shareware disk
- vendor provided no charge is made beyond a nominal copying and
- handling charge. PMFDU, or any part therof, may not be included
- with any other product nor can it be offered as an incentive to
- purchase any other product without the express written consent
- of ASH Software, Inc.
-
- USE: PMFDU is an extremely powerful program. Every attempt has
- been made to protect your computer software and data from damage
- by PMFDU, however improper use of the program may result in the
- loss of computer software and data. The user assumes full
- responsibility for chosing to use PMFDU to accomplish your
- intended goals. ASH Software, Inc. limits its warranty to
- replacement of a defective disk or manual.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -3-
-
- PM File & Disk Utility August 1992
-
-
- LIMITED WARRANTY: ASH Software, Inc. warrants, for a period of
- 90 days, to registered owners of PMFDU that the program will
- operate in accordance with the documentation provided and that
- the diskette and manual will be free from physical defects which
- cause them to be unusable in normal use. ASH Software, Inc.
- will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace any defective
- items or refund the purchase price of PMFDU, provided such
- defect is the fault of ASH Software, Inc. and not the result of
- misuse or abuse. The above refund, repair, or replacement is
- the sole remedy for any defects, documentation errors, or
- program errors. Under no circumstances will ASH Software, Inc.
- be responsible for any other costs or damages whatsoever
- resulting from your use of PMFDU or your failure to read,
- understand, or follow the instructions provided in the
- documentation. ASH Software, Inc. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
- EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
- PURPOSE. ASH Software's warranty is expressly limited to the
- cost of replacement of any defective disk, manual, or program
- provided with PMFDU.
-
- GUARANTEE: If you are dissatisfied with a registered copy of
- PMFDU for any reason, you may return the entire package for a
- refund at any time within 90 days after your purchase.
-
- TECHNICAL SUPPORT
-
- Technical support for PMFDU is available to registered users and
- to unregistered users during their evalulation period.
- Electronic mail support is available via Compuserve (GO MAIL).
- FAX or mail support is available by contacting:
-
- ASH Software, Inc.
- 516 E. Fox Den Drive
- Knoxville, TN 37922
- FAX: 615/675-3907
- CompuServe: [71260,1362]
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -4-
- PM File & Disk Utility August 1992
-
-
- INSTALLATION
-
- PMFDU is as easy to install as it is to use. There are only two
- files to copy, the on-line help file and the executable file.
- If you have OS/2 v1.2 or greater you should use the PMFDU.HLP
- and the PMFDU13.EXE files. If you have OS/2 v2.0 or greater,
- you should use the PMFDU.HLP and the PMFDU20.EXE. All that is
- required is to copy both files to the same directory on your hard
- disk and to rename the executeable file to PMFDU.EXE. It may be
- desirable to place these files in one of the directories pointed
- to by your "PATH" statement, but it is not necessary. Once you
- have copied and renamed the files, installation is complete and
- the program is ready to use.
-
-
- OVERVIEW
-
- Once you have the program installed, you can execute the program
- in one of several methods. You can run the program directly by
- typing the name or you can use the "START" command to start a
- copy of PMFDU running. You can also include a "START" command
- in your "STARTUP.CMD" file so that a copy of the program is run
- each time you boot your system. Regardless of the method you
- use to execute the program, it will initially appear as a
- program icon.
-
- PMFDU makes extensive use of "on-line" help. Context sensitive
- help is contantly available by pressing the "F1" key or by
- pressing one of the various help buttons. Help can also be
- obtained by selecting the help menu. This is the prefered
- method of obtaining assistance as the "shareware" version of the
- program does not include a manual.
-
- PMFDU provides a number of useful functions for manipulating
- files and directories on your disk(s) and diskettes. The
- "File" menu contains functions for manipulating and searching
- files. The functions provided are:
-
- "Text Search" provides the capability to search a group of
- files for the occurance of a given string of text. If the
- file contains the text, the file will be included in the
- list box.
-
- "File Search" provides the capability to locate a file, or
- group of files on your hard disk(s) or diskette. Files
- which match the scope and file specification will be
- included in the list box.
-
- "Delete Files" provides the capability to delete a file, or
- group of files on your hard disk(s) or diskette. Files
- which match the scope and file specification will be
- included in the list box to be deleted if requested. You
- should exercise great caution when using this function!
-
-
- -5-
- PM File & Disk Utility August 1992
-
-
- "Attributes" provides the capability to alter the
- attributes of a file, or group of files. Files which
- match the scope and file specification will be included in
- the list box to be altered according to your selection.
-
- The "Disk" menu provides functions for manipulating entire
- directories. The functions provided are:
-
- "Statistics" provides information with respect to the
- entire disk or diskette as well as information about a
- particular directory. The directory information will
- contain information for both the directory and all
- directories encapsulated by the base directory.
-
-
- "Delete Tree" provides the capability to prune, or
- remove, an entire directory. All files in all
- encapsulated directories are removed as well as the
- directory itself. You should exercise great care when
- using this function!
-
- As you will see, PMFDU is a powerful program and great care
- should be exercised when using this program. With a few
- commands, it is possible to erase the entire contents of a hard
- disk! The user is cautioned to pay close attention to what the
- program is requesting. If in doubt, press "F1" to obtain help
- or "Exit" the function until you can ascertain what the function
- is going to do. PMFDU always works from the contents of the
- list box. It is imperative that you examine the entire contents
- of the list box BEFORE you instruct PMFDU to complete the
- requested function. The list box will contain the files or
- directories which are going to be operated upon by the
- subsequent operation.
-
-
- SUMMARY
-
- Used properly, PMFDU adds capabilities and functionality which
- are needed for pruning directories, removing unwanted groups of
- files, searching for the location of files, and searching for
- text strings within groups of files. ASH Software, Inc. would
- welcome your comments on PMFDU as we continually strive to
- improve the product and its functionality. We can be reached by
- any of the methods shown above.
-
- For those who prefer using the OS/2 command line, we have
- developed a version of this program called Command Line Fixed
- Disk Utility (CLFDU). While this program does not have all the
- capabilities of PMFDU, it provides very similar tools for those
- who work from the command line. CLFDU is automatically sent to
- all registered users of PMFDU.
-
-
-
-
- -6-
-