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- SEARCH
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- Version 1.0
- December 1984
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- Copyright (C) 1984 by Arborsoft Systems, Inc.
- P.O. Box 4599, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
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- * General Description *
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- SEARCH is an extremely valuable utility program for anyone who uses
- DOS 2.0 through 3.0 with subdirectories on a fixed disk.
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- SEARCH is a general purpose replacement for the DOS PATH command but
- it is much more powerful and useful than PATH. Unlike PATH, which is
- limited to batch and executable files, SEARCH allows a user to access
- files of all types. SEARCH works with arbitrary programs on arbitrary
- files. Data files, overlay files, help files, batch files, executable
- files, text files, program files, object files and library files all
- become accessible with SEARCH.
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- Once SEARCH is loaded, it remains resident and occupies approximately
- 1K of memory. SEARCH is compatible with versions 2.0 through 3.0 of
- both PC-DOS and MS-DOS.
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- SEARCH's command syntax is similar to PATH's. The SEARCH list is set
- with a command of the form SEARCH=[d:]path[[;[d:]...]. SEARCH with no
- arguments displays the current SEARCH list. SEARCH followed by a
- semicolon clears the current SEARCH list. In addition, SEARCH will be
- deactivated (but will retain its current SEARCH list) if SEARCH /D is
- issued. SEARCH /A will activate a previously deactivated SEARCH.
- Simple DOS-style command line editing of the current SEARCH list is
- available via SEARCH /E. Finally, SEARCH /H produces the following
- list of available SEARCH functions:
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- Set....................... SEARCH [d:]path[[;[d:]path]...]
- Clear..................... SEARCH;
- Display................... SEARCH
- Activate.................. SEARCH /A
- Deactivate................ SEARCH /D
- Edit (with function keys). SEARCH /E
- Help...................... SEARCH /H
- License Information....... SEARCH /L
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- * Usage Notes *
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- (1) It is advisable for users to make a PATH assignment to the
- directory containing SEARCH.COM in their AUTOEXEC.BAT files,
- for example, PATH=\ with SEARCH.COM on the root directory,
- or PATH=\BIN with SEARCH.COM on \BIN. Thus, SEARCH can always
- be found even if disabled or undefined.
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- (2) With the single exception noted in (1), users of SEARCH can
- ignore the DOS PATH command and rely strictly on SEARCH.
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- (3) If both a SEARCH list and a PATH are specified, the SEARCH list
- specification will always be attempted first. The PATH will not
- be invoked unless the SEARCH is unsuccessful and then just for
- batch or executable files.
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- (4) The SEARCH /E facility will not behave properly if another
- program has changed the normal DOS interpretation of the function
- keys.
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- * Incompatibilities with SEARCH Version 1.0 *
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- (1) SEARCH is not fully compatible with with IBM's APL. Users may
- have to disable SEARCH to use some of the APL features.
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- (2) In general, if a program appears to be incompatible with SEARCH,
- a user can 1) issue SEARCH /D (to deactivate SEARCH); 2) run the
- program; 3) issue SEARCH /A (to reactivate SEARCH).
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- (3) Please report any incompatibilities or other problems with
- SEARCH to Arborsoft Systems, Inc. SEARCH has been tested with
- many different programs running with DOS 2.0 through DOS 3.0
- on a variety of machines. The only known incompatibility is
- with IBM's APL.
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- * Distribution and Licensing Information *
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- SEARCH is a proprietary product of Arborsoft Systems, Inc. It is
- distributed on a user-supported basis. Copying and redistribution
- of SEARCH and its documentation are encouraged. A license to copy
- and use SEARCH for a two-week trial period is automatically granted.
- Satisfied users of SEARCH are requested to pay a $15 license fee.
- Corporations and other organizations may pay a $100 license fee for
- unlimited business or personal use of SEARCH.
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- SEARCH will be updated to incorporate suggested enhancements and
- improvements and to maintain compatibility with future DOS versions.
- A licensed user of SEARCH will receive a receipt, a registration
- number, and a copy of the next release of SEARCH, which is due to be
- distributed in mid-1985.
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- Payment should made to:
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- Arborsoft Systems, Inc.
- P.O. Box 4599
- Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
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