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     Name
          Intro - Introduces the Utilities Disk #1 contents

     Description
          The Utilities Disk #1(U1) contains several programs that
          perform a variety of tasks.  Some of the programs are unique
          to the Model 4/4D/4P environment while others are based on
          programs available in other operating systems, such as the
          BSD *NIX operating system, which was developed at the
          University of California at Berkeley.

          Here are some brief descriptions of programs included on
          Utilities Disk #1:

          Look Can determine the format of a diskette made by many
               different operating systems.  For LDOS 5, TRSDOS 6, and
               LS-DOS 6 disks, look(U1) will show the location of each
               file on the disk.

          Mapmem
               Displays information on the utilization of memory, and
               gives meaningful names to the memory modules it
               locates.

          More A very powerful utility for displaying the contents of
               text files.  Allows you to examine groups of files with
               searching and skipping capabilities.  The output of
               most of the programs on the Utilities Disk #1 can be
               directly routed through more(U1).  Based on the BSD
               more command.

          Ls   Displays the contents of directories in a wide variety
               of formats.  Based on the BSD ls command.

          Oops Allows you to edit commands typed at the DOS command
               prompt.  Provides the same editing commands as found in
               BASIC.

          Wc   Scans through one or more files and computes the number
               of characters, words and lines of text that are
               present.  Based on the BSD wc command.

          Xlr8set
               For systems with XLR8er adapters, this program applies
               a series of patches when the system boots, rather that
               placing them permanently in the operating system.  The
               patches included are 1/5th the size of the original
               Houde patches.







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          Forcehi
               Meant to be used with xlr8set(U1), this program makes
               the low memory driver region appear to be full so that
               drivers and filters can be forced into high memory.

          Pipes
               Allows the output of one program or utility to be
               passed as input to another.  For example, the output of
               one program can be displayed through more(U1), allowing
               you to take advantage of its searching capabilities.

         Note: Additional programs may have been included after this
         page was written.

         Most of the utilities provide help displays, which are
         available by typing the program name, followed by -?.
         Several of the programs allow you to customize them by
         specifying default parameters in the file DEFAULTS/MAD.  You
         can even have multiple copies (with different names) of the
         same utility and each copy can have different default
         actions.

         The look(U1) and mapmem(U1) utilities can be trained to
         recognize additional disk formats and memory modules by
         adding entries to easily editable files.


     Documentation
          All of the programs on the Utilities Disk #1 comes with
          printed documentation.  The documentation uses different
          fonts in a standard way to improve readability.

          When a program name is mentioned, the name is printed in
          italic font.

          When a program is mentioned on the manual page of a
          different program, a suffix is included to indicate where
          the documentation for the other program can be located. For
          example, on the manual page for look, a reference to the
          program more would appear as more(U1), which is short for
          Utilities Disk #1.  The suffix "(L)" indicates that the LDOS
          or TRSDOS operating system manuals should be referenced.  As
          additional Utility Disks become available, this notation
          will make it easier to locate references.

          When a command line option or a command is discussed, the
          command is shown in bold, such as -example.








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          Each program has its own manual pages.  If the documentation
          for a given program needs an odd number of pages, the back
          side of the last page is left blank.  This allows you to
          place the pages in a binder in any order you choose,
          although we recommend that they be placed in alphabetical
          order, with the exception of the intro(U1) page, which
          should appear first.

          All manual pages are also provided in electronic form on the
          diskette and can be viewed by using the more(U1) utility.
          These pages contain the same information as the typeset
          manual pages, but are formatted for an 80 column display or
          printer.  The italic font is represented by underlining that
          many printers can perform.  The more(U1) utility recognizes
          the underlining and displays underlined text in reverse
          video.  Text that was in a bold font in the typeset
          documentation appears as repeated overstrikes of the same
          character in the electronic form.  On most printers, these
          overstrikes will make the text appear darker than normal
          text.  On the display, bold text looks the same as non-bold
          text.


     License Agreement
          The Utilities Disk #1 programs (binary, source and
          listings), its documentation (printed and electronic) and
          all other included files or data are copyrighted with all
          rights reserved.

          The user is granted a license to use this software on a
          single Model 4, Model 4D or 4P system.

          The user may make one (1) backup of the diskette for
          archival purposes and may place the files on one hard disk
          system (defined as one or more drives connected to the same
          CPU) or on a single system floppy diskette.

          Companies or individuals with multiple systems must obtain a
          site license.

          The product contains serial numbers and other traceable
          markings.













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     Warranty
          M. A. D. Software warrants the diskette media on which the
          licensed software is recorded to be free from defects under
          normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of original
          purchase.  If during this 90 day period a defect in the
          diskette media makes the recorded data unusable, you may
          return the diskette (or a designated proof of purchase) to
          M. A. D. Software for replacement without charge.  The user
          does pay the cost of delivering the diskette or designated
          proof of purchase to M. A. D. Software.

          M. A. D. Software makes no commitment to provide any upgrade
          to this product.  However, if one is produced, the following
          upgrade policy will apply:

                If an upgrade version of the software becomes
                available during the 90 day warranty period, the user
                will be advised on how to obtain an upgrade without
                charge.

                After 90 days, any upgrade software that is made
                available will be provided an a nominal charge when
                the user provides the designated proof of purchase.

          Except as provided for above, the author and/or M. A. D.
          Software makes no warranties, either expressed or implied,
          with respect to this software of its fitness for any
          purpose.  This software is provided "as-is".  Although
          significant testing has been performed to insure that this
          product will work with the systems listed, this software
          cannot be expected to work in systems other than those
          listed and on versions of operating systems other than the
          ones specified.  Non-standard versions of hardware or
          software can also prevent this product from functioning as
          intended.  Should the software prove defective or
          incompatible, the user assumes the entire cost of all
          necessary servicing, repair or correction and any incidental
          or consequential damages.  The author and M. A. D. Software
          assume no liability for direct, indirect, incidental or
          consequential damages resulting from any use of or any
          defects in the software.


          If you need more information about the Utilities Disk
          #1(U1), please write to M.A.D. Software, P.O. Box 331323,
          Ft. Worth Texas, 76163.  Please include a
          Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope when requesting information.
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