LESSPACE.COM                  Version 1.4                  October 9, 1995
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What is it ?

Please read this entire note (only 2 A4 pages in Word6 !), before using 
this utility... 

LESSPACE is DOS TSR utility, designed to solve problems with large Disks, 
typically greater then 2GB, (Single-user or Networks, virtual, compressed 
or real). 

If your DOS application is misbehaving because you are using hard drives 
with over 2GB of total space, this TSR may help. Technically, the TSR 
watches for requests from the application to DOS/WIN for details of the 
disk space, and, as the details are being passed to the application 
program, this TSR adjusts them to "more reasonable" values. 

Therefore, if the TSR determines that it should make some adjustments to 
the internal details going to the application, you may get incorrect 
(reduced) Space values (total and/or free space) in the application, but, 
your application should still work correctly !!. [That's what the TSR is 
for !!]. 

   
Why ?

I wrote this TSR because I noted many queries on CompuServe and elsewhere 
from users of Paradox (DOS), who had problems with very large Disks. 

I don't have a large hard drive (yet !). However, I'm very familiar with 
the internals of PCs, DOS, Assembler, BIOS, etc., and am happy to share 
this with others, particularly as a small gesture for the SUPERB support 
available on the PDoxDOS forum on CIS, which I have availed of on many 
occasions. [And a special thanks to Harry Goldman, who has helped with 
testing of the TSR, and in many other ways]. 


Files 

The following files are supplied:

   LESSPACE.COM - the TSR
   LESSPACE.DOC - these notes, in WORD-6 format 
   LESSPACE.TXT - these notes, in ASCII format


Using LESSPACE.COM 

 1. See notes below about Liabilities, etc., (the Legalese). 
      
 2. Copy LESSPACE.COM to a Directory in your PATH (or the "current" one). 

 3. If you don't already run your application from a batch file, then 
    create a batch file to run it. 

 4. In the Batch file, enclose the Application command line, as follows: 

         .....batch file commands.....
         .....batch file commands.....
    
         LESSPACE          <--- Installs the TSR (try LH, if desired)

         PARADOX xxxxx     <--- Your Application

         LESSPACE /U       <--- Uninstalls the TSR 
         
         .....batch file commands.....
         .....batch file commands.....

Notes:

 1. ERRORLEVEL is set to 1, after an unsuccessful attempt to uninstall, 
    and after all other error conditions detected while trying to Install 
    or UnInstall (e.g., duplicate install, invalid command-line, etc.). 
    
 2. You should be able to LoadHigh the utility, though it takes only about 
    500 bytes of RAM, plus it's PSP. 

 3. Depending on your OS, etc., the TSR may be unable to resolve your 
    "space" problems, if you include it in your AUTOEXEC.BAT (or 
    equivalent !). However, you may try it, if this approach offers 
    benefits to you. 


Legalese (briefly) 

The LESSPACE program is Shareware, and (c) 1995, Michael J. Kennedy. It is 
supplied for evaluation purposes only, on a "try before you buy" basis. 
[We intended releasing the utility as Freeware, but initial reactions 
indicate that it probably would be used in large critical installations, 
where some support would be desirable for most users. We are definitely 
not in a position to supply free support for a free utility !!]. 

You may not sell the utility. You may distribute only Evaluation Release 
of the TSR, only unaltered copies of the files, and only as a set 
containing all 3 files. 

The author accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damage or loss 
caused by the use (or abuse) of this utility. As applies to all software, 
if you intend evaluating or using it, you should first (and regularly): 
  - Verify that the copy you receive is not infected with any Virus, and 
    try to ensure that it has not been otherwise corrupted (i.e., 
    reputable source !), 
  - Ensure you have a good backup of all your programs and data, 
  - Run "stress tests" on this utility, to establish if it fully meets 
    your requirements. 


Support / Problems / Registration / Upgrades ? 

The TSR has been satisfactorily tested in some configurations. If, after 
evaluation, you intend using it, you must become a registered user. If you 
are registered, then, for the 12 months following registration: 

  - A registered copy of the utility will be emailed to you on 
    registration. 

  - Registered updates will be emailed to you automatically. 

  - If you have any queries or problems with the utility, please let us  
    know. We will certainly consider all, and, hopefully resolve some. If 
    your configurations are not currently supported by the Utility, we may 
    be able to extend it, though, depending on the circumstances, this may 
    incur special charges. 

  - At any time, you may request a "fresh" copy of the latest release of 
    the utility. 

The evaluation release of the utility does not contain all the internal 
features of the registered version. In the shorter term, we may include 
additional code which, from experience, is moderately effective in 
detecting virus infection and other forms of corruption. Policy after the 
initial 12-month registration period has not been decided yet; registered 
users will be informed in due course. 


Orders / Inquiries 

To register, please complete the following:

          Name: _________________________    Title: ______________________

  Organization: _________________________    Phone: ______________________ 

  Full Address: _________________________      Fax: ______________________ 

                _________________________      CIS: ______________________ 
                                            
         City : _________________________    State: ______________________  

                                           Country: ______________________

   Credit-Card: MC / Visa / Acc  ________  Expires: ______________________ 

 Number of PCs: ______________ 

 Email Address: _________________________   Version of LESSPACE : ________

Preferred method of receipt of updates:  CIS  /  Mail  /  Internet 
 
Brief Description of System (H/w, S/w): __________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________ 

Applications (including Versions): _______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Networks: ________________________________________________________________ 

Registration charge covers a period of 12 months, and is based on the 
maximum number of PCs on which LESSPACE will be simultaneously active: 
                                              
         1-9 PCs: USD  $25 + 8 per PC         [Depending on your Country, 
       10-24 PCs: USD  $50 + 5 per PC          Taxes (VAT) may also apply]. 
         25+ PCs: USD $100 + 3 per PC

Please send all inquiries, registration form, etc., to: 

  Michael Kennedy, Compuserve 72441,413        (preference 1) 
                or 112 Beech Park              (preference 2) 
                   Lucan 
                   Co. Dublin,  Ireland 
                or Fax: (353)-1-6280503        (preference 3) 
                or kennedy@internet-eireann.ie (preference 99) 

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