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- copyright 1990, Mike Gaskill & Dave Williams
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- OnePass is a replacement for DOS' "diskcopy" command. Unlike diskcopy,
- OnePass is not limited to available memory and does not require you to
- swap disks.
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- Features of OnePass are:
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- ■ Single-pass copying of any standard floppy disk, including 720k,
- 1.2Mb, 1.44Mb, and the new 2.88Mb diskettes.
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- ■ Make multiple copies of the same disk without rereading original.
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- ■ Save the swap file, archive it, or transfer it over the modem, then
- build an exact copy of the original diskette.
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- ■ Can swap to hard disk or RAMdisk.
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- ■ Tested for compatibility under PC-DOS and MS-DOS versions 2.0
- through 5.0, PC-MOS/386 versions 3.2 through 4.12, Digital Research
- DR-DOS 3.40 through 5.01, and JP Software's 4DOS.
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- Besides making quick diskcopies without playing the floppy shuffle, OnePass
- is also useful for duplicating software disks. Diskettes created by OnePass
- are identical to the original - boot disks actually boot, etc.
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- Requirements:
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- OnePass needs 64k of memory, one floppy drive, and a swap drive with enough
- space for the swap file plus 2k for additional information stored by OnePass.
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- How OnePass works:
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- OnePass reads the source diskette at a low level, then builds an exact image
- on the swap drive. You may save the file or write it back to diskette
- immediately.
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- PAGE 2 ===========================ONEPASS.DOC===========================
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- Syntax:
- onepass d: [/options]
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- where: d: drive to be copied. A or B.
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- options:
- /[d:] swap drive. This can be any valid DOS drive letter.
- colon is optional.
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- /type force drive to 360, 720, 1.2, or 1.44
- example: onepass A:/720 (force 720KB disk ID)
- You won't need this unless your machine's BIOS doesn't
- properly support drives over 360K. Valid switches are
- /360, /720, /1.2, and /1.44.
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- /!:outfile use this name for OUTPUT file. Any valid DOS pathname.
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- /#:infile use this name for INPUT file. Any valid DOS pathname.
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- /& quiet mode, turns off completion tone
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- /? help screen
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- note: to allow use of all 26 drive letters for swapping, OnePass uses !, #,
- and & to enable other command line parameters
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- Running OnePass:
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- Here are some examples of OnePass at work:
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- ONEPASS A:
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- copy drive swap drive ║ copy A: drive using defaults
- ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> │hard disk│ ║
- └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║
- A: 1.44Mb C: hard disk ║
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- ONEPASS A: /E:
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- copy drive swap drive ║ copy A: drive using hard drive E:
- ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║ for swapping
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> │hard disk│ ║
- └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║
- A: 1.44Mb E: hard disk ║
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- ONEPASS A: /720
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- copy drive swap drive ║ forces OnePass to treat A: drive
- ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║ as a 720k device. Some clone BIOS
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> │hard disk│ ║ have trouble with diskette sizes
- └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║ larger than 360k. Use only if
- A: 1.2Mb C: hard disk ║ needed.
-
- PAGE 3 ===========================ONEPASS.DOC===========================
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- ONEPASS B: /Q:
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- copy drive swap drive ║ copy B: using network drive Q:
- ┌─────────┐ ╔═════════╗ ║ for swapping
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> ║ network ║ ║
- └─────────┘ ╚═════════╝ ║
- B: 1.2Mb Q: network drive ║
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- ONEPASS A: /B:
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- copy drive swap drive ║ copy 1.2 floppy using 1.44 floppy
- ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║ for swapping
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> ╞═══███═══╡ ║
- └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║
- A: 1.2Mb B: 1.44Mb ║
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- ONEPASS A: /F:
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- copy drive swap drive ║ copy 1.2 floppy using RAMdisk
- ┌─────────┐ ╔═════════╗ ║ for swapping
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> ║ RAMdisk ║ ║
- └─────────┘ ╚═════════╝ ║
- 720k F: RAMdisk ║
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- ONEPASS A: /!:D:\PROGS\DISK.1
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- copy drive swap drive ║ copy A: drive, save swap file as
- ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║ DISK.1 in D:\PROGS
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> │hard disk│ ║
- └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║
- A: 1.44Mb D: hard disk ║
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- ONEPASS B: /#:C:\DISK.1
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- copy drive swap drive ║ copy A: drive, use existing swap
- ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║ file DISK.1 in default directory
- ╞═══███═══╡ ──> │hard disk│ ║ of C:
- └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║
- B: 1.2Mb C: hard disk ║
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- PAGE 4 ===========================ONEPASS.DOC===========================
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- Registering OnePass:
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- What's in it for me?
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- If you use OnePass regularly, we'd like you to register. Now,
- we're realistic people and realize some people take a while to
- get a "round tuit", so we'll sweeten the deal a bit.
-
- Send in our puny $10 fee, and you'll get:
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- 1) The very latest revision of 1PASS.EXE on 5¼ or 3½ media.
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- 2) /S toggle to turn off "another?" prompt.
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- 3) Security erase of OnePass swap files.
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- 4) Support for the new 2.88Mb floppy disks.
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- 5) Access to the OnePass support BBS.
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- 6) Our handy upgrade policy - just send a stamped, self addressed
- mailer and disk and we'll return the latest version of OnePass
- for no extra charge.
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- 7) A "brand" program that lets you embed your name in your registered
- copy of OnePass if you wish.
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- 8) Printed manual.
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- To make life easier, we've included a handy instant mailer - just print,
- fold, and stamp. For business users, we've also included an invoice you
- can print and send to your accounting department. Such a deal!
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- OnePass is coded in 100% assembly language by Michael Gaskill.
- Specification and documentation by Dave Williams.
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- Special or corporate branded versions available at extra cost.
- Enquire for business or government site licensing.
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- PAGE 5 ===========================ONEPASS.DOC===========================
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- About Shareware:
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- Shareware (also known as user supported software and other names) is a
- concept not understood by everyone. The authors of Shareware retain all
- rights to the software under the copyright laws while still allowing
- free distribution. This gives the user the chance to freely obtain and
- try out software to see if it fits his needs. Shareware should not be
- confused with Public Domain software even though they are often obtained
- from the same sources.
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- If you continue to use Shareware after trying it out, you are expected
- to register your copy with the author and pay a fee. In exchange you get
- the latest version, updates, and support.
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- Thank you for your support!
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- Use the information in INVOICE.ONE or MAILER, or send your check or money
- order (US funds) to:
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- Mike Gaskill
- 1310 Smithwick (ONEPASS)
- Jacksonville AR 72076-0181 USA
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- If you have questions or comments, address them to Mike at the above
- address, or Dave at the following E-mail points:
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- Dave Williams (sysop), The Courts of Chaos BBS, (501)982-0059
- BIX: BIXmail to 'dave2'
- Compuserve: Dave Williams, 72571,3542
- RelayNet: r/o in COMMON, ->CHAOS
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- History:
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- 12/22/90 v1.0 original release
- 12/26/90 v1.01 changed help screen, updated documentation
-