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- Information for BBS SYSOPS & Disk Vendors on 4FILES
- ===================================================
-
- To see the agreement for use and distribution, please seach 4F.DOC for the
- string "AGREEMENT --".
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- NOTE TO OTHER USERS: Please retain this file for inclusion with any copy of
- 4FILES which you might distribute to someone else.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- CONTENTS OF THIS FILE:
- ----------------------
- 1) Naming convention.
- 2) Keywords.
- 3) Category for placement.
- 4) Descriptions (various lengths) for use on BBSs and in vendor catalogs.
- 5) Kudos
- 6) Brief registration information and benefits of registration.
- 7) Author information.
-
-
- NAMING CONVENTIONS:
- ------------------- Archives of 4FILES should be named 4FILES??.xxx or
- 4FILE???.xxx (where xxx is the archive extension), showing all characters in
- the version number. The exception is CIS for which names will always be
- 4FILES.ZIP. The program is usually accompanied by a 4FILES.INF info file.
-
- KEYWORDS:
- ---------
- DESCRIPTION EDITOR FILE MANAGER 4DOS NDOS 4FILES
-
- CATEGORY:
- --------- 4FILES is hard to classify because it fits several categories well.
- It could be listed as a file-management utility, 4DOS-support utility or shell
- (I prefer one of the first two). Listing 4FILES in more than one of the above
- classifications or directories would be much appreciated, and is credible since
- the file is small.
-
- SHORT DESCRIPTIONS:
- -------------------
- (40): File manager, annotator & more! For 4DOS.
-
- (55): File manager, annotator & utility front-end. For 4DOS.
-
-
- 45 COLUMN BBS DESCRIPTIONS (See also FILE_ID.DIZ, enclosed.)
- ------------------------------------------------------------
-
- (1x45): 4DOS File Manager/Annotator/Utility Front-End
-
- (2x45): Multi-purpose file manager, utility front-end
- and file note editor for 4DOS & NDOS. Nice.
-
- (4x45): MULTI-PURPOSE FILE MANAGEMENT TOOL, also
- serves as a utility front-end and a nice
- editor for 4DOS & NDOS file notes. Does
- single or marked files. Good interface.
-
- (6x45): A MULTI-PURPOSE FILE MANAGER and front-end
- for your favorite utilities. Includes a nice
- editor for 4DOS/NDOS file notes, which stay
- with their files during copy, move, etc.
- Works on single or marked files. Compatible
- with DOS, Windows, OS/2, & DV. ASP author.
-
- (8x45): A MULTI-PURPOSE FILE & DISK MANAGER for 4DOS.
- Does single & marked files. Also edits 4DOS &
- NDOS "file notes", putting *full* power into
- this feature. Point-&-shoot loading of files
- into your favorite utilities via configurable
- utility ports. Fast disk navigation! Works
- with DOS, Windows, OS/2 & DV. Easy interface
- makes this a true power tool. ASP author.
-
- (10x45): A MULTI-PURPOSE FILE & DISK MANAGER FOR 4DOS.
- Does single & marked files. Also edits 4DOS &
- NDOS "file notes", putting _full_ power into
- this feature. Point-&-shoot loading of files
- into your favorite utilities via configurable
- utility ports. Fast disk navigation! On-the-
- fly directory list sorting & program config-
- uration. Use with DOS, Windows, OS/2, or DV.
- A clean, easy interface makes this a true
- power tool. Shareware, $20. ASP author.
-
- LONG DESCRIPTION:
- ----------------- 4FILES is a multi-purpose file management tool which
- smoothly integrates 4DOS & NDOS "file notes" and up to seven of your favorite
- utilities into the work at hand. File management operations may be done on
- single files or marked groups of files. File notes provide ready information
- to aid in the use or management of files. 4FILES displays them along with the
- file name and full file statistics in a sortable directory listing. Special
- attention has been given to providing the most efficient rapid-fire, point-and-
- shoot browsing of files possible, as an aid to composing notes about one or a
- succession of files. The built-in note editor is well adapted to its task.
-
- Special attention has also been given to efficient navigation of drives and
- directories, and the method developed may well be the best you have tried.
- Besides innovative features to accomplish this, change-directory utilities such
- as LCD and ACD are used to their best advantage if available on your system.
-
- The utility ports and program options may be configured on-the-fly. Seven
- ports are provided, of which some are specialized for file browsing,
- several archive functions, and text editing. Other ports are suitable for a
- word processor or any utility or application. It addition to this utility
- support, any program in the directory listing or any data file with a
- "executable extension" may be executed directly. A DOS command line is also
- available.
-
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- KUDOS:
- ======
-
- "Previously I avoided file descriptions w/ 4DOS, a really useful feature.
- Now I love them. The integration of LIST, FV, EDIT, etc. is excellent.
- Easy to (configure). Nice utility!" (San Pedro, Ca)
-
- "One of my handiest utilities. I use it every day." (USAF programmer)
-
- "I find it (4FILES) an extremely useful program. I've set my word
- processor to shell out to 4FILES by punching the F12 key. This allows me
- to quickly refer back to something I want to check out in a previous
- chapter or to identify the chapter I need to review with a minimum of
- hassle. Congratulations, and thanks." (Professional writer, Moscow, Id)
-
- "From the moment I began to read your very complete and accurate document-
- ation, I was certain this software package was something I would find
- useful and worth supporting. Pleasingly, I was not disappointed. Your
- effort is a shining example of that which is worthy. Please accept not
- only my registration, but my thanks and congratulations for having
- produced such a fine addition to one of my favorite shareware programs
- (4DOS)." (Marysville, Oh)
-
-
- REGISTRATION INFO:
- ------------------ 4FILES is shareware. Registration is $20, and licensing
- can be arranged for multiple installations. Registered owners are entitled to:
- 1) a personalized copy of the latest version, 2) a free upgrade to Version 3.0,
- 3) free technical support, & 4) early notification of V-3.0 and subsequent
- releases. See 4F.DOC for particulars. Tech Support is via phone, E-Maiil
- (CIS, BIX, & GEnie), or letter.
-
- AUTHOR INFORMATION:
- ------------------- The author (Larry Edwards) is an ASP member and may be
- contacted at: Box 6001 Sitka, Ak 99835, 907-747-8996, CIS:72037,3607, BIX
- as L.T.EDWARDS, and GEnie as L.EDWARDS10.