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- DIRSORT version 2.0 by Keith Bailey
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- Purpose: DIRSORT alphabetizes the files on a MS-DOS disk. It writes
- the directory back onto the disk in alphabetical order. It
- works on the default directory of the specified or default
- drive. Any type of standard MS-DOS disk may be used,
- including hard disks, but the program must be run using
- DOS 2.xx.
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- Format: [d:]DIRSORT2 [d:] where [d:] indicates an optional
- drive specification
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- No longer will you need to repeatedly run some program in order to see
- the files in some kind of order. No more keeping SORT on your disks to
- display or print alphabetized directories. DIRSORT alphabetizes the
- files on your diskettes or hard disk permanently. It sorts the files in
- the directory and then writes them back into the directory ... in order!
- The hidden system files, if present, are not moved or altered. Thus,
- the diskette can still be used to boot from.
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- DIRSORT operates on the disk in the default drive or the drive you
- specify. It sorts the default directory on the disk you want sorted.
- There is a prompt so you can verify that the correct directory is about
- to be sorted. Pressing anything but the return key aborts the sort.
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- This is a very early version of this program, so I suggest testing it
- on a disk you can afford to lose. On a hard disk, test it just after
- you have backed up your disk and run CHKDSK before and after to
- catch any potential problems. I always run CHKDSK on my hard disk
- after using this program ... it's better to be cautious!! If the program
- works for you, use it on your good disks and enjoy. Let me know of any
- problems that you encounter and I will correct them in later versions.
- Also, let me know if I should add the ability to sort by extension,
- date, or size. Is there a demand for this program compatible with other
- versions of DOS ?
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- Disclaimer:
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- In no event will the author be liable to you for direct, indirect,
- incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or in-
- ability to use this program, even if the author has been advised of
- the possibility of such damages.
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- Permission to copy:
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- This program and documentation may be freely copied and distributed so
- long as they are not modified in any way and are distributed together.
- No price may be charged for this software, except for a distribution
- cost to cover the cost of the diskette.
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- If you are using this program and find it to be of value your con-
- tribution will be greatly appreciated ($10 is suggested). Send con-
- tributions or suggestions for this or future projects to:
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- Keith Bailey
- Campus Box 424
- University of Colorado
- Boulder, CO 80309
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- or leave E-Mail for Keith Bailey on FidoNet #56 (303)973-9338 or
- The Data Bank (303)494-0167.
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