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Directory Logkeeper, version 1.0
Written by Allen Brown


Program Description
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Directory Logkeeper is a simple program which improves on the standard
DIR command in DOS by including one-line descriptions of the files in
your directory.  The program reads your directory, creates an ASCII
text file containing the directory, and allows you to input a brief
description of each file.  The data file (LOG.TXT) can then be easily
displayed instead of using the DIR command.


ZIP File Contents
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Within LOG.ZIP you should have received four files as follows:
LOG.EXE     <--  the program
L.BAT       <--  a batch file for displaying your data
BROWSE.COM  <--  a freeware text file viewer
LOG.DOC     <--  the file you're currently reading


Program Operation
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It's easy.  First, put LOG.EXE, L.BAT, and BROWSE.COM in one of your
path directories so they can be called up from any directory.  Next,
go to a directory which contains files you wish to create descriptions
for.  Input "log" (without the quotes).  This will execute the program.
You'll be asked to input one-line descriptions (maximum 42 characters
each, no commas allowed) of all the files in the directory.  When you're
through, LOG.TXT will be written to disk in that directory.  It contains
the filenames and descriptions, and they will be kept in the same order
as they appear in the regular directory.  LOG.TXT looks a lot like a
regular directory except it has your text beside each line where DOS
usually has blank space.

WARNING:  The program uses the name LOG.TXT for its data.  Any file
with that name in your current directory when you run the program
will be overwritten.

Now that you've created LOG.TXT for your directory, you can input L
instead of DIR to view the directory with your file descriptions. (This
will work in those directories where you've created a LOG.TXT file by
running LOG.EXE.)  When you delete or add files to the directory, just
run LOG again, and LOG.TXT will be updated -- files you've erased will
be removed from the list, and new files will be added to the list.  The
descriptions already entered will remain intact.  If you wish to edit a
description, just use a standard ASCII text editor.  (Don't use commas.)

If you're in the middle of writing your file descriptions, and you're
not sure about the contents of a given file, just input "b" (without
the quotes), and you'll engage the BROWSE program, which will display
the file's contents on your screen.  Pressing <Esc> will exit BROWSE
and return you to the Directory Logkeeper program.  NOTE: You can use
BROWSE.COM to view any file from the DOS prompt by entering "browse"
(without the quotes) followed by the filename you wish to view.
Directory Logkeeper does not require BROWSE.COM in order to operate.


Registering Your Copy or Contacting the Author
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Directory Logkeeper was written by me, Allen Brown.  I can be reached
at the address below or through one of my network accounts:
Internet [e-mail]
CompuServe 72760,667
Prodigy MMMJ81A

This program is shareware.  If you keep it and use it, and if you
wish to keep your conscience clear, send a meager $5.00 to:

Allen Brown
P.O. Box 681
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547

This program is to be used "as is."  The author will not assume
responsibility for data mishaps or for any user's failure to read
these instructions.

I kept the program as simple as possible, so it only has a few bells
and whistles, but it does a good job.  Feel free to contact me if you
want to discuss the program.  Also feel free to upload LOG.ZIP to your
favorite BBS's.

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