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4DOS v6.02
README.TXT -- April 12, 1999
JP Software Inc.
P.O. Box 1470
E. Arlington, MA 02474, USA
(781) 646-3975
fax (781) 646-0904
Email sales@jpsoft.com
Web http://www.jpsoft.com/
Greetings, and thanks for trying 4DOS!
This file contains a variety of information you should read before using
4DOS, including:
Installation and "Branding" Instructions
New Version Overview
Revision Information
Files Included with this Version
Technical Support
Legal Notices
Other information is available in other files:
For ... See ...
----------------------------------- ------------
Product and upgrade information PRODUCTS.TXT
New customer order form ORDFORM.TXT
Current customer upgrade order form UPGFORM.TXT
Introduction and Installation Guide 4DOS.TXT
(introductory documentation)
Complete list of new features Online help
Trial version information TRIAL.TXT
License agreement LICENSE.TXT
INSTALLATION AND "BRANDING" INSTRUCTIONS
----------------------------------------
This section explains how to install a downloaded copy of
4DOS.
[If you have a copy on diskette or CD, or a copy purchased
electronically, we assume you have already completed the installation
-- otherwise this file would not be visible! If you need to
reinstall your purchased copy of 4DOS, just restart
the INSTALL program.]
There are just three steps you need to take to install a downloaded
copy of 4DOS:
>> Extract all the files to a new directory (do not use a directory
you're using for other products, or for a previous version of
4DOS).
>> Start 4DOS. It will "install itself".
>> If you are upgrading a previously purchased copy, "brand"
4DOS with your name and serial number if necessary.
Additional details on these steps are below. For branding and manual
installation instructions see the sections with those headings below.
When installing 4DOS under Windows 95/98 we recommend that you do NOT
use a "long" directory name. If you do, you will have to know and
use the equivalent short name to load 4DOS in CONFIG.SYS; it's easier
to simply use a short name from the beginning. (This is not a 4DOS
limitation. It's because DOS, which starts before Windows 95/98 and
loads the primary command processor, cannot handle long file names.
While 4DOS fully supports long file names, to make DOS work well it
is best to install 4DOS in a directory with a short name.)
You can view any of the documentation files on-line, or copy them to
your printer. The Introduction and Installation Guide in 4DOS.TXT
has page breaks, headers and footers; all other documentation files
are unpaginated ASCII text.
"Self-Installation"
To begin the installation process, simply run the program file,
4DOS.COM, from a prompt. This will automatically start the
self-installation file _4INST.BTM, which will finish installing
4DOS on your system.
_4INST will prompt you for permission before each installation step,
and no system files will be modified without asking you first.
When the installation is finished, _4INST renames itself to _4INST.BTX,
so that it will not be run again. (If installation terminates
abnormally, _4INST may not be renamed, and will then run again the
next time you start the program.)
Manual Installation
For complete manual installation instructions, see the Introduction
and Installation Guide in the file 4DOS.TXT. The detailed
instructions for 4DOS are in Chapter 5.
If you choose to perform a manual installation you should rename the
automated installation file, _4INST.BTM (we recommend renaming it to
_4INST.BTX, which is what the file itself does when it's finished).
If you don't, it will start automatically the first time you run
4DOS.
Branding
If you are upgrading from a previously purchased copy you may need to
run the "branding" program to install your name and serial number
in 4DOS (trial version users can skip this section).
In most cases the self-installation process will run the brand program
for you if it is available. If it is not, or you need to perform the
branding manually for another reason, use the instructions here.
Your previous version's brand program may be the older version named
BRAND.EXE, or the newer version named BR4DOS.EXE. In order to
perform the branding you will need the brand program, and the
registered name, serial number, and validation code which came with
your purchased copy of 4DOS.
(If you have lost your branding information it is replaceable, but a
small charge is required as recreating the codes is a multi-step
process. To request replacement codes contact JP Software at
sales@jpsoft.com, or at one of the addresses listed at the start of
this file. (We are currently hoping to make replacement brand codes
available through the support area of our web site at
http://www.jpsoft.com/, but we do not yet know when this service will
be available.)
To run either BRAND.EXE or BR4DOS.EXE use these simple steps:
(1) Start 4DOS or go to an existing 4DOS prompt.
(2) Change to the directory where 4DOS.COM is installed, and
verify that both 4DOS.COM and BRAND.EXE or BR4DOS.EXE are in
that directory.
(3) Locate the branding information which came with your copy of
4DOS (information from other products won't work!).
(4) Enter the command BRAND or BR4DOS and follow the instructions
on the screen.
If you attempt to brand your downloaded copy and receive the message
"brand installation error 4" or "contact JP Software or your dealer
for an upgrade", then you are not eligible to download and brand a
trial version of this release -- instead, you must purchase the
upgrade. See UPGFORM.TXT for an order form. Once you have ordered
an upgrade you can continue to use the trial version until your
upgrade arrives.
If you receive any other error, you have probably mistyped your name,
serial number, or validation code, or are attempting to use the brand
program or codes from one product with another product, which will
not work.
NEW VERSION OVERVIEW
--------------------
Since the last major release we've added 150 new features to
4DOS!
Here are a very small number of major highlights; for complete details,
see the online help:
>> Extended Directory Searches allow you to change to a directory
anywhere on your system by entering only part of its name. See
Directory Navigation in the help for complete details.
>> New commands include:
OPTION: Offers complete configuration adjustment in all
products, either through interactive dialogs or on the command
line.
SWITCH: Provides for "case" statements in batch files.
TOUCH: Adjusts file dates and times.
TREE: Displays the directory tree, with or without file
names, in a variety of formats.
>> New file exclusion ranges provide a convenient way to exclude
files from any internal command -- faster and more flexible than
using EXCEPT.
>> The new batch file debugger can execute each line step by step,
process or trace into additional batch files, and display
variables, aliases, and expanded commands at each step.
See the online help for 150+ additional new command line tools,
switches, variables, functions and other enhancements!
REVISION INFORMATION
--------------------
This update fixes a range of minor problems in version 6.01. For
complete details on all bug fixes and compatibility enhancements see
the "What's New" topic in the online help.
FILES INCLUDED
--------------
The following files are included with 4DOS 6.02:
4DOS.COM 4DOS program file
4HELP.EXE 4DOS help program
4DOS.HLP 4DOS help text
4DOS.TXT ASCII copy of the 4DOS, 4OS2, and 4NT
Introduction and Installation Guide
_4INST.BTM *Self-installation batch file
4DOS.ICO Icon file for 4DOS under Windows 3.x
4DOSOS2.ICO Icon file for 4DOS under OS/2
4DOS.PIF PIF file for running 4DOS under Windows 3.x
BATCOMP.EXE Batch file compression utility
BR4DOS.EXE #Brand program for registered users to
install name and product serial number
EXAMPLES.BTM Sample batch file demonstrating the use of
variable functions and internal variables
FILE_ID.DIZ *Description file for BBS and other uploads
HELPCFG.EXE Color configuration program for the help
system
INSTHELP.EXE Installation helper used when installing 4DOS
under DOS and Windows 95/98
INTERNAT.TXT Shipping rates and dealer list for
international customers
JP4DOS.INF Setup file to install 4DOS registry extensions
under Windows 95/98
JPOS2INS.CMD Installation helper used when installing 4DOS
under OS/2
JP4DOSSC.INF Setup file to install JP Software program
group and shortcuts under Windows 95/98
KSTACK.COM Memory-resident program used by the KEYSTACK
command
LICENSE.TXT License agreement
OPTION.EXE Program used by the OPTION command
ORDFORM.TXT New customer order form
PRODUCTS.TXT Product and ordering information
README.TXT This file
TRIAL.TXT Explanation of trial version
UPGFORM.TXT Upgrade order form
VENDOR.TXT *Information for shareware vendors
* Included with downloaded trial copies only.
# Included with purchased copies only.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
-----------------
Complete details on technical support are in the Introduction and
Installation Guide, in the file 4DOS.TXT.
Often the quickest way to reach us for support is electronically.
Current options are listed below; any additional options offered or
changes made in the future will be listed on our web site at
http://www.jpsoft.com/.
In brief, your support options are:
>> Internet email to support@jpsoft.com.
>> JP Software's CompuServe area, accessible via the Quick
Reference Word "JPSOFT" or directly in section 2 of the
"CVTHREE" forum. For support leave a message in this area
addressed to user ID 75300,1215.
>> Telephone support on a one business day callback basis (though
often we return calls much more quickly than that).
From the US and Canada, the quickest method to reach our
support staff by phone is to leave a message on our support
voice message line at 781-646-0798. Messages are checked
regularly throughout the day. Do not use this line for sales,
customer service, or shipping questions, and please call our
main number at 781-646-3975 if you find yourself playing
"telephone tag" with the support staff.
>> Fax support at 781-646-0904 (however, you will almost always
receive a faster response to email than to faxed support
questions).
When possible, we also read messages posted on the Usenet
comp.os.msdos.4dos newsgroup. This newsgroup offers valuable
information and discussions with other users, but is not managed by
JP Software, and is not an official support channel.
To download JP Software files, including upgdates and trial versions,
visit:
>> Our web site at http://www.jpsoft.com/
>> Our ftp site at ftp.jpsoft.com
>> Our CompuServe file area, accessible via the Quick Reference
Word "JPSOFT" or directly in library 2 of the "CVTHREE" forum
LEGAL STUFF
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Copyright 1999, JP Software Inc., All Rights Reserved. Published by JP
Software Inc., P.O. Box 1470, E. Arlington, MA 02474, U.S.A., phone
781-646-3975, fax 781-646-0904.
Take Command and 4DOS are registered trademarks of JP Software Inc.
4DOS, 4OS2, and 4NT are JP Software Inc.'s trademarks for its family of
character-mode command processors. JP Software, jpsoft.com, and all JP
Software designs and logos are also trademarks of JP Software Inc. Other
product and company names are trademarks of their respective owners.
All prices and terms subject to change without notice.