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- CONSULTRON
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- 11280 Parkview, Plymouth MI 48170
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- Copyright (c) 1988,1989, CONSULTRON. All Rights Reserved.
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- Author: Leonard Poma
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- Date: July 8th, 1989
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- w1 INTRODUCTION w
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- CrossDos is a software product that allows the user to read and
- write MS-DOS/PC-DOS and Atari ST formatted disks (Version 2.0 or
- higher) directly from AmigaDOS. It fully integrates itself into
- the Amiga operating system to allow your MS-DOS formatted disks
- to be accessed from virtually any utility or application. This
- allows you to access any MS-DOS file just as you would any other
- Amiga file. For more information about its features,
- installation procedures and other relevant facts, refer to the
- manual, CrossDOS.manual, supplied with this release.
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- All further references to MS-DOS formatted disks also
- apply to PC-DOS and Atari ST formatted disks unless
- otherwise specified.
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- The release you presently have is a "READONLY" version of the
- CrossDos. It is a fully functional version of the product with
- all writing functions disabled. If any writes are attempted to
- the MS-DOS disk you will get a "Write-Protected" requestor to
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- CrossDos should work on ANY Amiga (500, 1000, 2000, etc.) with
- ANY hardware configuration. It also needs Version 1.2 (or
- higher) of the Amiga operating system. If you should have any
- problems with any configuration, let us know by calling the
- Technical Support phone number or describing the problem in
- written form.
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- We are using a marketing technique which we are calling
- "TRYWARE" for this product. Try CrossDos and see if you like
- it. Get comfortable with it. If you like it and you need the
- capability to write to MS-DOS disks, fill in the order form
- supplied in section "ORDER FORM" and send a check or
- money-order for the modest amount requested.
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- A manual file is included with this "READONLY" release and it is
- called CrossDOS.manual. This manual is written for the
- user who has purchased the "READ/WRITE" version so that
- references to functions that require the ability to write do not
- apply for this release. Although the use of CrossDos is very
- simple and user transparent, a comprehensive manual is supplied
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- What is "TRYWARE" you say? That is a valid question. Just as
- the name implies, you try something. In this case, you try the
- "READONLY" version of CrossDos. If you like it and you need to
- write to MS-DOS disks, purchase the "READ/WRITE" version for a
- modest amount.
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- We at CONSULTRON are just like anyone else. We would like to
- try any software first before we "fork over the big bucks".
- This is not a new idea, but it is sorely under-utilized. Others
- have tried this idea in its various forms (ie. shareware), with
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- We at CONSULTRON are also trying something risky. We are
- pricing this product well below what you might expect for
- something of this complexity. The only way we can succeed at
- this price is to cut overhead to the bone. When you buy any
- commercial product, not only are you paying for the materials,
- the development costs and support personnel, you are also paying
- for advertising in magazines and other promotional effects. We
- have nothing against commercial promotion, but those costs may
- contribute anywhere from 10 to 50 percent to the cost of the
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- We ask YOU to become the bulk of our advertising. Once you see
- that this is a quality product, we hope you tell others about
- it. In fact, make them a copy of this "READONLY" release so
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- w3 INSTALLATION w
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- The installation instructions for mounting an MS-DOS device on
- the Amiga is detailed in the following sections. A simple
- program is included in this product for standard 3 1/2" or 5
- 1/4" floppy drive installation.
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- 3.1 Installing the Software and MountList Parameters
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- CrossDos provides a simple installation script either executable
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- To execute the program from the CLI, type the following:
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- cd <directory where unarchived files are>
- execute Install_MSDOSFS
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- If you wish to modifiy these standard parameters, edit the
- mountlist file.
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- The files will be transferred by this script to the following
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- C:, LIBS:, L: and DEVS:
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- Some support files will not be transferred by this script.
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- There is a bug in the Version 1.2 and Version 1.3
- trackdisk.device code supplied with the Amiga operating
- system. It only causes problems with this product if you
- only have one 3 1/2" floppy drive. A patch program must be
- executed prior to using this product. Two patchs,
- TDPatch12 and TDPatch13 are included for Version 1.2 and
- Version 1.3 respectively. Version 1.4 and beyond should
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- 3.2 Mounting a MS-DOS Device
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- Once all the required files are installed in the proper
- directories, only "mounting" the device is needed to have the
- Amiga recognize the MS-DOS device. The filesystem is "mounted"
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- If "mounted" in a startup-sequence, it can be setup to consume a
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- This is the current listing of the CrossDos Version 3.02
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- c (dir)
- Mount V1.3 compatible cmd to "mount" device
- TDPatch12 trackdisk.device patch for V1.2
- TDPatch13 trackdisk.device patch for V1.3
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- MSDOSFileSystem MS-DOS file system code
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- mfm.device mfm device driver code
- mountlist.msdosFS partial mountlist for floppies
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- LIBS (dir)
- arp.library ARP V1.3 library
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- Utilities (dir)
- cmpPATH execution script to exercise filesystem
- devinfo display device info
- diskchk check disk blocks on any disk
- diskchk.info
- kill kill handler or filesystem
- rawcopy diskcopy MS-DOS disks btw 2 drives
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- CrossDOS.manual The manual for this product
- Install_msdosFS execution script for auto-installation
- READ.ME This file
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- A format utility called "MFORMAT" will be provided in the
- "READ/WRITE" version but not in this "READONLY" version.
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- If you need to format an MS-DOS disk, you can use the
- PCUTILS/PCFORMAT utility found on the EXTRAS disk supplied with
- your Amiga operating system.
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- A diskcopy utility called "MDISCOPY" will be provided in the
- "READ/WRITE" version but in this "READONLY" version a utility
- called "RAWCOPY" will be used instead.
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- Also included in the "READ/WRITE" version, is a more
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- w5 COPYRIGHT w
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- All software and documentation distributed in this product,
- CrossDos Version 3.02 READONLY, Copyright (c) 1988,1989,
- CONSULTRON. All Rights Reserved.
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- The "READONLY" version of this product is distributed as
- "freely-distributable" providing the following conditions are
- met:
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- - All files present in the distribution package must be
- redistributed with the package, including this
- documentation file. If you distribute on diskette, all
- files must be on a single diskette.
- - The distributor may charge a fee to recover distribution
- costs. The fee for diskette distribution shall not exceed
- $7.00 (U.S.) unless given written permission from
- CONSULTRON.
- - The distributor agrees to cease distributing this release
- or any subsequent releases if requested to do so by
- CONSULTRON.
- - This product or any portion thereof may not be included in
- any commercial product without obtaining licensing from
- CONSULTRON.
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- Software programs contained in this product that were obtained
- from the "public domain" retain their own copyrights. All
- effort was made to distribute this software as it was received
- (where ever possible). This software has been found to be very
- useful in the creation of this product. I encourage the use of
- these supplimentary software products and I also encourage
- monetary remuneration where recommended.
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- ALL EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO MAKE THIS PRODUCT, SOFTWARE AND
- DOCUMENTATION, USEFUL AND ERROR FREE. SHOULD ANY ERRORS OR
- PROBLEMS OCCUR, PLEASE CONTACT CONSULTRON PROMPTLY, IN WRITING,
- STATING THE PROBLEM AS THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE.
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- THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
- OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
- LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS REGARDING THE
- USE OF, THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS
- APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILTY, OR CURRENTNESS. THE
- ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IS ASSUMED BY THE
- USER.
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- COPY-PROTECTED MEDIA USED WITH THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT TRANSFER
- DATA PROPERLY AND WILL ALTER DATA UNFAVORABLY IF THE MEDIA IS
- WRITTEN TO.
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- IN NO EVENT WILL CONSULTRON, ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES, NOR ITS
- EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
- INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE
- PRODUCT, EVEN IF CONSULTRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
- OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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- THIS DISCLAIMER SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY VERBAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENT
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- CrossDos versions prior to 3.01 are internally distributed.
- Corrections were made in the following versions:
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- Version 3.02
- - 'Divide by zero' guru when doing "info" on non-MSDOS
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- - Improved sector detection and recovery.
- - Better Canadian pricing ($40 -> $36) to reflect current
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- The following are miscelleneous services provided by
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- 8.1 Dealer and Distributor Quantity Discounts
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- Dealer and Distributor quantity discounts are availiable.
- Inquire by phoning the Technical Support line.
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- 8.2 Licensing
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- Licensing of CrossDos in other commercial products is
- availiable. We believe that many commercial applications can
- benefit by the inclusion of this product particularly where data
- formats are shared between the Amiga and MS-DOS applications.
- Inquire by phoning the Technical Support line.
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- 8.3 Technical Support
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- Technical support is provided to answer any questions about
- CrossDos. Should you exhibit any problems with either release
- of the product, contact someone at the support line for help or
- bug reports. Inquire by phoning the Technical Support line.
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- The pricing for CrossDos listed here is current for July 8th,
- 1989. We will try to maintain this pricing for this product but
- we reserve the right to change this at any time. The READ/WRITE
- version will be availiable after July 31st, 1989. This version
- will include all the necessary files on diskette and a printed
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- PRICING SCHEDULE for CrossDos
- (includes disk and printed manual)
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- Location Price Shipping and Handling
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- United States | $30.00 (US) + $3.00 (US)
- ______________________|____________________|___________________
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- Canada | $36.00 (CDN) + $3.00 (CDN)
- ______________________|____________________|___________________
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- Outside US and Canada | $(current market) + $8.00 (US equiv)
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- Michigan State Sales Tax = x 4% |
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- Make all checks or money orders out to CONSULTRON.
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- Send the check and this order form to:
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- CONSULTRON
- 11280 Parkview
- Plymouth, MI. 48170
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- INFORMATIONAL SURVEY (Optional)
- (check all that apply)
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- I use an Amiga 1000[ ] 500[ ] 2000[ ] 2000HD[ ] 2500[ ] other[ ]
- I have a 5 1/4" drive installed on my Amiga [ ]
- I have an MS-DOS partition on my Amiga hard drive [ ]
- I have an 68020 or 68030 board installed in the Amiga I use [ ]
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- 1 INTRODUCTION ................................... 1
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- 2 "TRYWARE" ...................................... 1
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- 3 INSTALLATION ................................... 1
- 3.1 Installing the Software and MountList Parameters 1
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- 5 COPYRIGHT ...................................... 1
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- 8.1 Dealer and Distributor Quantity Discounts ...... 1
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