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Alkaid Software
http://www.alkaid.ml.org/
ftp://ftp.alkaid.ml.org/pub/
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You may use and share the programs in this freeware package. However, remember
that YOU MAY NOT MODIFY THESE PROGRAMS IN ANY WAY. They are NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN.

I, the author, take NO RESPONSIBILITY for any damage that may result from using
any of the programs which I have written (shareware or freeware).

If you have any comments or suggestions, I would like to hear from you. I also
request a small $10 donation if you find these programs useful. You can contact
me via the internet at berkes@altavista.net, or:

Jem E. Berkes
185 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3M 3K4
Canada

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CONTENTS OF DOSUTILS.ZIP (1998-07-12)

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LPTstat v1.0 (LPTSTAT.EXE)
The PC parallel port uses a practically direct I/O port to pin 
connection. LPTstat shows each bit's status in real-time, and includes 
the bit's location in the PC address space and its corresponding pin 
number on a DB-25 connector. You can use the left and right arrow keys 
to switch LPT ports, and the up and down arrow keys followed by ENTER to 
toggle a bit.

XCODE v1.0 (XCODE)
XCODE protects a file with a password by performing a mathematical 
calculation on each byte. The coding is bidirectional because the same 
process is used in encoding as decoding. Type XCODE filename and then 
type in a password to encode the file, then type XCODE filename and 
supply the password to decode.

Directory to Web v1.41 (DIR2WEB.EXE)
Reads a user-defined filespec (e.g. *.*) and creates an HTML index file. 
The index is fully customizable: you can include file times (24-hour), 
dates (2000 compliant YYYY-MM-DD), or sizes and even create links to 
each file while including a remote URL prefix. Errorlevels: 0=success, 
1=error.

Disk Ready v1.0 (DSKREADY.EXE)
Quickly checks (takes about 1 second) to see if a diskette drive is 
empty or has a disk in it. Returns errorlevels. Type DSKREADY /? to see 
usage and the meanings of the codes.

Screen Info v1.0 (SCRNINFO.EXE)
Gathers screen information - mode number and classification, number of 
screen rows and columns, and adapter segment.

ThisDate v1.11 (THISDATE.EXE)
Displays the current date by reading it from your system's clock. For 
example "Today is Tuesday, May 20, 1997". Not limited by the year 2000. 
Returns an errorlevel which indicates the day of the month, e.g. an 
errorlevel of 20 means that today is the 20th of the month.

Compact v1.0 (COMPACT.EXE)
Switches to the enhanced VGA screen mode which usually allows 132 
columns by 43 rows of text (132 x 43).

Blackout v1.01 (BLACKOUT)
A screen saver for DOS which activates after 5 minutes of inactivity. 
Only occupies .3KB of conventional or high memory.

Examine v1.03 (EXAMINE)
Detects a program's exit method, memory usage, and return codes 
(ERRORLEVEL). Also can tell if a program is a TSR, and if so, tells how 
much memory the TSR takes up.

Screen Capture v2.01 (CAPTURE)
Captures the current contents of the text screen (in colour) and save it 
to a file, which can be reloaded later or loaded into a text editor to 
show what was originally on the screen.

DOS Draw (DDRAW)
Lets you draw images on your screen from the DOS prompt. Requires a 
mouse and VGA monitor.

File Sequencer v1.02 (SEQUENCE)
Takes the files in the current directory matching a user defined 
specification (e.g. *.ZIP) and consecutively numbers them from 001 to a 
maximum of 255. Allows re-numbering provided that files are in proper 
order in directory. Type SEQUENCE /? at the DOS prompt to see usage. If 
files are numbered starting at a number other than 0, try re-running the 
program.

Re-Boot v1.01 (RE-BOOT)
Reboots your computer with a warm, cold, or BIOS boot (this reloads the 
operating system). Accepts command line options or can present a menu. 
Can also park disk heads on older PCs. On a status line, shows the 
current drive and whether Windows is running. Type RE-BOOT /? at the DOS 
prompt to see usage.

Disk Info (DISKINFO)
Tells you technical information about the current disk drive. You can 
calculate disk capacity by multiplying SECTORS PER CLUSTER x BYTES PER 
SECTOR x TOTAL CLUSTERS.

Screen Explorer (SCREEN)
Lets you use the arrow keys to browse through the 256 screen modes. You 
can then stay in the mode you like.

Boing screen saver (BOING)
A manually activated screen saver (bounces a ball around the screen)

Computer ID v1.01 (COMPID)
Locates and displays your computer's ROM-BIOS copyright message and 
date.

Pretzel screen saver (PRETZEL)
A manually activated screen saver (draws a pretzel like shape)

Printer Status v1.02 (PRINTER)
Checks to see if any of the printers attached to your system are powered 
and idle, and if so, displays a message on screen. Can be used in a 
batch file (for example) that runs Windows, and when Windows is done 
makes sure you didn't leave your printer(s) on. Returns an errorlevel of 
1 if a printer is on; 0 otherwise.

Key Value (VALUE)
Displays a key's ASCII value and scan code.

All Files v1.1 (ALLFILES)
Displays all the files in a directory (including hidden and system) and 
their attribute values.

Multitasking Environment Detector (MED)
Tells you whether you are currently in a "multitasking" environment 
(such as Windows or OS/2). For batch file users: errorlevel 0 if in 
Windows, 1 if at DOS.

Serial Port Status (SERIAL)
Tells you which serial ports (COM) ports are installed, which are 
active, and if attached devices are ready or not.

Extra Memory Manager Status (MOREMEM)
Shows the status of installed memory managers (EMS and XMS).

Extended Rename (XREN)
A file renaming utility that also allows you to move files to a 
different location on the same disk. Includes a batch file to allow 
multiple file moves.

Disk Picture (DPIC)
Shows a bar graph representing disk space used and disk space remaining.

Super Attributes (SATS)
An extended ATTRIB command for old DOS systems that can not otherwise 
access the hidden and system attributes.

Ask (ASK)
A batch file utility, similar to DOS 6's "CHOICE", that allows user 
input during batch processing.

Screen Dump (SD)
A command that will issue a print screen plus an "eject" command to your 
printer.

Screen Mode (SCRN)
With a command line parameter, switches to one of 21 modes or displays 
the current mode. SCRN is similar to SCREEN, but supports less modes.
