Package:        Directory Control (DCon)
Version:        1.0
Date:           December 9, 1991

Purpose:

To aid in the administration of DOS based PC files.

PLEASE:

READ THE DOCUMENTATION TO EACH UTILITY BEFORE YOU USE IT.  SOME OF THE
PROGRAMS IN THIS PACKAGE CAN WIPE OUT AN ENTIRE DIRECTORY IF THEY ARE
NOT USED CORRECTLY.  


Files in Package:

D       .EXE            Flat File Lister.  Shows the directory in 5 columns.
                        All files are listed regardless of attribute.

DCDEL   .EXE            Delete any file regardless of attribute (can prompt).
                        Essentially works the same as DEL in DOS except for
                        the attribute override function.  READ THE DOCS!

DCDMAK  .EXE            Makes a filename sorted sequential DOS text file
                        called DCDIR.LST in the active directory.
                        
DCF     .EXE            File lister - can sort by Name, Extension or Size.
                        The program also shows any attached attributes.
                        
DCFILDAT.EXE            Compares two directories and can Copy, Delete, or
                        run a batch file if file dates differ from the
                        master directory. PLEASE READ THE DCFILDAT.DOC FILE
                        FIRST!
                        
DCMAP   .EXE            Be CAREFUL with this one!.  The first time it is run,
                        it maps all files in a directory and assumes that they
                        are the valid files and saves the names.  If a file
                        with a new name shows up, it will be deleted regardless
                        of attributes.  Use this on junk/working file
                        directories.  PLEASE READ THE DCMAP.DOC file before
                        you ever use this program!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
                        
DCSA    .EXE            Strips all file attributes from the file spec used.
                        READ THE DOCS!

DCUPDAY .EXE            Runs a batch file entitled "UPDAY.BAT" once a day.
                        Once DCUPDAY has been run, it saves the current date
                        to a text file & then checks that file each time it
                        is run.
                        
DCDEL, DCMAP, DCFILDAT, DCMAP and DCSA should be used with caution.  I just
want you to know what they do before you ever run them.  I STRONGLY URGE A
NEW USER TO RUN THESE PROGRAMS UNDER TEST CONDITIONS AWAY FROM THEIR OTHER
PROGRAMS BEFORE THEY ATTEMPT TO ADOPT THEM FOR REGULAR USE.
           
This package is a little different from some utility packages that are on the
market today.  If you only like one or two programs, the individual programs
can be registered for $5 per concurrently used copy.  The bargain (in my
eyes) is that the whole package is only $20.  It is up to you whether or not
you want the entire package or only specific files.  If this package, or one
of the utilities aids you, you should register your copy.  For example, say you
want DCMAP & DCUPDAY, then you need only send $10.  But please, if you use this
software, register it.

                Sincerely,

                George Spafford
                3001 LakeShore Drive, #329
                St. Joseph, MI 49085

        Data:  (616) 468-5026  Queued Access BBS 14.4Kb USR Dual HST
                               FIDOnet: 1:2340/0 NEC/NC Site
                               Sysop:   Tim Akright

        
DIRECTORY CONTROL AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENT FILES ARE DISTRIBUTED AS IS.  
THE AUTHOR (GEORGE SPAFFORD) MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE AND 
DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, 
INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE 
THIS PROGRAM.
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