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- Tiny Tools V1.0
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- This archive contains a set of tools/commands. All are tiny and can be made
- resident. Use the "ExecMe" batchfile to fix the pure flags. Most tools
- require the ARP library.
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- Here's a list;
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- CheckList - Check for the presence of an item in a system list.
- Clip - Pipe through clipped lines.
- FilTex - Filter out non-text bytes.
- NoReq - Disable system requesters (toggle).
- PForm - Pipe through formatted lines.
- Tee - Split pipe stream.
- WBTF - WorkBench to front.
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- Each tool's directory contains an executable, manual and assembly source.
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- All executables contain a "resident program tag" with a stack size setting
- that overrides your shell's default setting, assuming it uses ARP for
- launching programs. This helps you conserve memory. None of the tools
- require more than 4000 bytes stack, so if you don't use an ARP driven shell
- you'll still be safe.
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- Most of these tools are building blocks for making aliases or batchfiles.
- Use your imagination and you'll surely find some novel ways in which to
- apply them to enhance your system. Don't limit yourself to the scope of
- the examples.
- Some examples given in the manuals assume an ARP/ASH/PIP: environment. If
- your shell has no in-line piping facility, you'll have to use redirection
- in order to make use of Clip, PForm and Tee.
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- The source code requires the init.i file in the include directory. No other
- include files are needed in order to assemble. I've written these tools in
- assembly because I love the snappy way in which my ARP system operates by
- virtue of a lot of tools being resident, and I don't want to waste a lot of
- memory.
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- You may apply, modify or distribute the source and tools as you see fit.
- Preferably keep this archive in its original state though.
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- Direct ideas for new tools or any bug reports to:
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- UUCP: hp4nl!neabbs!ajbrouw
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- or
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- Albert-Jan Brouwer
- St-Eustatiusstr. 2
- 2612 HA Delft
- The Netherlands
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- Enjoy
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