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- DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools
- Productive, One-Purpose Utilities For the PC
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- Copyright (c) 1993 Bangkok Security Associates
- All Rights Reserved
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- Protecting Individual, Corporate, Government and Business Computers
- Since 1988
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- Bangkok Security Associates
- PO Box 5-121
- Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- CompuServe: 76420,3053
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- Collection Description
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- John DeHaven is the chief programmer of Bangkok Security Associates
- (BSA). The utilities in this collection have been assembled by him
- over a period of years of low-level programming. They range across the
- spectrum of personal computing -- from security to utility to mildly
- entertaining.
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- Each of these utilities (and each of DeHaven's sharp-edged batch
- files) has just ONE purpose. Each is carefully crafted to be as small
- as possible, with most occupying less than a single disk cluster. Each
- is written in assembly language, "talks directly to the hardware," and
- operates at blazing speed.
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- DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools do not provide spiffy menus, colorful
- screens, or configurable sound. They are specifically designed to do a
- job, give whatever help might be needed -- and get out of your face.
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- The DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools collection is not freeware or public
- domain software. All programs, documents and files contained on this
- disk or in this archive are copyright. You are permitted to try all
- programs in order to evaluate them only. After 30 days of such
- evaluation, you must register Sharp-Edged Tools or delete them from
- your computer disk.
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- To register DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools, please read the enclosed file
- ORDER.DOC. For further information, consult the rest of this text file
- and the other documentation on the disk or in the archive.
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- This document, DSHARP.DOC is an overview of DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools.
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- Please note that every program in this collection is accompanied by
- specific documentation, a .DOC file with the same name as the relevant
- program. For example, for instructions on how to use BEEPER.COM, see the
- text file BEEPER.DOC; for how to employ CMON.COM, consult CMON.DOC. All
- files in this collection which end with a .DOC extension are made in
- ASCII format. You may print any such document easily, with the command:
- TYPE filename.DOC > PRN
- Be sure to substitute the name of an actual document for "filename" in
- this command -- and be certain that your printer is on-line and turned on.
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- Here is a summary, in alphabetical order, of the .COM files included in
- DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools.
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- BEEPER : Sounds tones and plays music on PC speaker (See SOUNDS.BAT)
- BOOT : Reboots the machine as if you issued a Ctrl-Alt-Del.
- BORD : Get a colored border around the monitor screen.
- CBOOT : Cold boot the computer, similar to hitting Reset button.
- CMON : TSR intercepts commands (Step through a batch file).
- CPOP : TSR. Alt-Shift to display Hex-ASCII-Decimal codes.
- ESCAPE : TSR. Use the ESC key at the command line.
- FFIND : Extremely fast text-searching utility works on any files.
- FREE : Display summary of all memory and remaining disk space.
- GET : Multi-purpose batch program acts on keystrokes ("GET" for info)
- HANDLE : All information on file handles on the machine.
- HOT2 : TSR will hot-key out of pesky programs and reclaim RAM.
- LANCHECK : Return errorlevel according to type of LAN running.
- LSS : F-A-S-T and basic directory listings.
- MAKEFILE : Eat up disk space (or reserve it for later use).
- PURGE : Wipe out a directory and all sub-directories below it.
- SHOW : Unique file browser with line wrap and other features.
- VCMOS : Save/Restore CMOS settings. (Do YOU know your drive number?)
- VECTOR : See where any interrupt is hooked.
- WALK : Display all information on running programs/TSRs/RAM-users.
- WALKD : Display all information on loaded/running drivers.
- WI : Fast file locator. Finds one file or many via wildcards.
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- In addition to the provided on-disk documentation, MANY of the files
- above will display brief "help screens" when you type the name of the
- program at the DOS prompt. This help is meant only as a reminder, once
- you have used the program and are basically familiar with it.
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- System Requirements and Compatability
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- Most of DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools need the minimum of the minimum
- of a computer and resources. We highly recommend:
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- o DOS 3.0 or above
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- o An IBM PC or compatible computer, including most PC, XT, AT, PS/2,
- 286, 386, 386SX, 486 machines.
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- o A hard disk. Any program in the DeHaven collection can be run from
- a floppy disk, but the collection is best sited on a hard drive.
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- o A minimum of 256K RAM. The TSR programs in this collection may use
- high memory (above-640) if available.
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- o NOTE: The programs CMON.COM and ESCAPE.COM require DOS 3.3 or
- above. These two utilities will NOT function correctly with
- NDOS or 4DOS Ver 3.x. Both work correctly with 4DOS Ver 4.x.
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- DeHaven's Sharp-Edged Tools Ver 1.0
- Copyright (c) 1987-93 Bangkok Security Associates
- All Rights Reserved
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- Sharp-Edged Tools is distributed as a shareware product. Neither the
- collection nor any program in it is free, or public domain, software
- (for one exception, please see below) and must not be sold or used
- continuously past the licensed trial period. It is copyright in, and
- subject to the national laws and international copyright provisions
- of, the United States, Thailand and other signatory nations to the
- Berne Convention on International Copyright.
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- You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create
- derivative works based on the software for any purpose other than as
- an essential step in its utilization for your own use. This software
- embodies valuable trade secrets proprietary to Bangkok Security
- Associates, the owner of the software and its copyrights. You may not
- disclose any information regarding the internal operations of this
- software to others.
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- Permission is granted for individuals and companies to copy and use
- this software in order to try it out for 30 days or less. If you find
- Sharp-Edged Tools useful, you must purchase and register a license.
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- Distribution:
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- Shareware distribution provides a full, working copy to users for
- evaluation on a "try before you buy" basis. If you choose not to
- register, then erase or pass your copy onto someone else.
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- Please note that if you obtained your copy from a mail order or disk
- distributor, the fee paid goes entirely to the distributor and does
- not cover the cost of the program license itself.
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- To register Sharp-Edged Tools, please see the document ORDER.DOC.
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- If you register Sharp-Edged Tools, you will receive:
- 1. The latest version of the programs, in case of any updates/fixes.
- 3. Printed manual(s) on installation and use of programs.
- 4. Discounts on future versions. Programs are under constant
- development, and new programs being researched.
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- The shareware, evaluation version of Sharp-Edged Tools is meant only
- for single-user computers. Companies, businesses, schools or government
- offices wishing to register Sharp-Edged Tools for use on a site, or in
- multiple locations, should contact BSA or a BSA agent listed in the
- document in this shareware diskette or archive.
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- You may make as many copies of this shareware evaluation copy of
- Sharp-Edged Tools as you wish, provided you copy, UNCHANGED, all files
- and included documentation, specifically including this document.
- Copies may be distributed freely to others electronically or via
- diskette.
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- However, you may not sell or ask any consideration for Sharp-Edged
- Tools. Mail Order Vendors and BBSes may charge a nominal distribution
- fee NOT EXCEEDING $5.00 (five US dollars) or the equivalent in foreign
- currency to cover copying and distribution costs.
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- The latest version of Sharp-Edged Tools always is available for
- download at the BSA home BBS, the War on Virus. For fast access, log
- onto the War on Virus under the user name "Victor Charlie" and use the
- password "VC". Reliable, secure copies of the latest program versions
- also can be obtained from BBSes listed in the file AGENTS.DOC included
- in this evaluation.
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- War on Virus BBS: (An ASP-approved BBS)
- (66-2) 255-5982 -or- (662) 437-2085
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- These numbers operate at modem speeds up to 14400bps (V.32bis) 24
- hours a day. War on Virus is the East Asian hub for U'NI-net, and a
- node BBS member of Smartnet BBS networks.
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- Disclaimer of Warranty
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- This software and documentation are distributed "AS IS" and without
- warranties as to performance of merchantability or any other
- warranties whether expressed or implied. Because of the various
- hardware and software environments into which these programs may be
- put, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered.
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- These programs, like any new software, should be thoroughly tested
- with non-critical data before relying upon it. The user assumes the
- entire risk of using the programs.
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- In no event will BSA be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect
- or other damages including any lost profits or lost savings arising
- from the use of, or inability to use the software even if BSA has been
- advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
- other party.
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- Association of Shareware Professionals
- Ombudsman Statement
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- This software is produced by BSA, 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.
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- 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 49442, USA or send a CompuServe message via Easyplex to
- ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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- What is Shareware?
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- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
- buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
- are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details --
- some request registration while others require it. Some specify a
- maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
- simple right to continue using the software to an updated program
- with printed manual.
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- In the specific case of this program, you are encouraged to evaluate
- it for a maximum of 30 days. After this period, please register it
- by sending us your license payment -or- delete the program from your
- disk -or- pass it along to someone else for evaluation.
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- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
- the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
- exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
- programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of
- comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
- ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
- author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
- software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
- example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
- disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
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- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
- should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
- it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting
- your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because
- the overhead is low, prices are low also.
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- Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use
- the product, you don't pay for it. Who could ask for more?
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