INTRO(U1)

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.

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.
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.

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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