
                            WinXs Version 2.1a
                      Copyright (C) 1997 Mick Meaden
                         Software Online Limited
                           All Rights Reserved

       INTRODUCTION

       WinXs for Windows  is  a  shareware  program  that  provides
       UNIX-like  tool functionality under Windows 3.1, Windows for
       Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows NT.  To  run  WinXs,  you
       will  need  a  486-based PC (or later), at least 4mb of main
       memory and 2.0 mb of disk space to install the  16-bit  ver-
       sion,  or 8mb of main memory and approximately 3.5mb of disk
       space to install the 32-bit version.

       WinXs comes in 16-bit and 32-bit versions.  The 16-bit  ver-
       sion will run on Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups or Win-
       dows 95; the 32-bit version will only run on Windows 95  and
       Windows  NT.   The  two versions are functionally identical,
       albeit that for integration with Explorer, or to take advan-
       tage of long filenames and pre-emptive scheduling on Windows
       95/NT, you will need to run the 32-bit version.

       CONTENTS

       WinXs for Windows is a suite of programs that  brings  Unix-
       style tool functionality to the Windows platform.  This ver-
       sion of the program runs on Windows 3.1, Windows  for  Work-
       groups,  Windows  95 or Windows NT, and consists of a series
       of 40 popular file and text  utility  commands  and  utility
       applets.   Access  and  implement them using the menu bar in
       the Windows File Manager, or the  Explorer  and  Taskbar  in
       Windows  95/NT.   The  distribution  includes cat, cmp, col,
       compress,  cp,  csplit,  df,  diff,  dircmp,  dos2unix,  du,
       expand,  file,  find,  fmt,  fold,  grep, hd, head, ls, man,
       more, mv, nl,  od,  pax,  pg,  pr,  rm,  sed,  sort,  split,
       strings,  tail,  tee, touch, tr, uncompress, unix2dos, uuen-
       code,  uudecode,  wc,  whence  and  others.   See  the  file
       "winxs.txt" for more information.

       INSTALLING WINXS

       To install WinXs on your system, do the following:

         1.  Create a directory to  hold  the  installation  (e.g.,
             c:\winxs).

         2.  Unzip   the   distribution   file   (winxs16.zip    or
             winxs32.zip)  into the above directory.  Note that the
             directory  structure  of  the  ZIP  file   should   be
             preserved.  If you are using PKUNZIP, this can be done
             by using the -d option as follows:

                  pkunzip -d winxs32.zip

             If you are using WINZIP, ensure the Use  Folder  Names
             option  is  checked  in the Extract dialog box.  Other
             ZIP tools should provide a similar facility.

         3.  Run the WinXs  setup  program  (SETUP.EXE),  which  is
             located in your installation directory.  This will add
             Win&Xs to the File Manager menu  bar,  add  the  WinXs
             shell to Explorer context menus (32-bit version only),
             associate a text editor for use from File Manager  and
             the  WinXs  shell,  and  allow  configuration of other
             options  present  in  this  version  of  the  product.
             SETUP.EXE  can  be  re-run at any time to change these
             options.

       NOTE.  If File Manager is running when setup is executed, it
       must  be stopped and restarted before changes affecting File
       Manager (e.g., adding  WinXs  to  the  menu  bar)  can  take
       effect.

       The SETUP.EXE program can be run at any  stage  to  complete
       the installation process, or not at all.

       CONFIGURING THE COMMAND LINE TOOLS

       Two types of tool are delivered with WinXs:

         i.  Windows based tools.  These  are  available  from  the
             WinXs shell and File Manager.

        ii.  Command line tools.  These are  used  at  the  command
             prompt.

       The WinXs command line tools are made  available  by  adding
       the  appropriate  WinXs directory to your environment search
       path.  This can be done by adding or modifying a call to the
       PATH command in the autoexec.bat file as follows:

            PATH c:\winxs\bin;c:\windows;c:\dos

       This identifies three  directories  that  will  be  searched
       automatically when entering a command at the command prompt,
       namely:

         1.  c:\winxs\bin
         2.  c:\windows
         3.  c:\dos

       The exact nature of this command will vary  from  system  to
       system, so you should check your current setting before mak-
       ing any changes.

       Note that "winxs" in the above example is the  name  of  the
       directory where you installed WinXs.  The command line tools
       are located in the "bin" subdirectory below this directory.

       All WinXs commands line tools support an  option  -h,  which
       causes  the tool to display a brief synopsis and usage line.
       For more detailed information use the "man"  command,  which
       displays  a  reference  manual page for the named command or
       commands (e.g., man man).  Use "man -k -" to display a  com-
       plete list of manual reference pages.

       UPGRADING A PREVIOUS VERSION OF WINXS

       Because this release updates the WinXs DLL, it is  important
       to ensure that File Manager IS NOT running when you upgrade.
       Copy the ZIP file to your WinXs directory, unzip using pkun-
       zip,  WinZip (or equivalent) and restart File Manager.  Note
       also that the Version 2.1a Setup program must be run to make
       all  the  new facilities included in this release effective,
       though there is no need to change any options (i.e.,  simply
       run SETUP.EXE and click OK).

       UNINSTALLATION

       The uninstall process has been made as clean and  simple  as
       possible.   Re-run the setup program and click the Uninstall
       button; this will undo all changes made to system files  and
       remove any WinXs .ini files from your Windows directory.  To
       complete the uninstall process, manually  delete  the  WinXs
       installation directory and all its contents.

       REGISTRATION

       WinXs is a shareware program.  It can be used for  a  period
       of  up  to  30  days  free of charge, after which it must be
       removed from your system or a license  fee  of  $30  dollars
       U.S. must be paid.  Benefits of registration include:

          + Free product upgrades.

          + A key code which unlocks the following additional func-
            tionality:

               - Options can be saved  from  more.   This  includes
                 font  selections, tab settings, editor preference,
                 and window position.  The last  of  these,  window
                 position, also affects the hd utility.

               - Utilities that accept multiple input file names or
                 patterns  work  correctly without displaying a nag
                 screen, including cat,  col,  compress,  dos2unix,
                 expand,  fmt,  fold, grep, grex, gzip, gunzip, nl,
                 pax, sed, strings, tail, tr, uncompress, unix2dos,
                 wc and winxssh.

               - The AddOns Organizer can be used to add, remove or
                 edit  items  on the AddOns menu in the WinXs Shell
                 (32-bit version only).

          + A copy of the WinXs User Reference Manual will be  sent
            by  email.   This  document is distributed in Microsoft
            Word format and is the definitive guide  to  using  the
            various WinXs utilities.

       WinXs can be registered in a number of ways, as follows:

       By email or fax.
             Run  the  file  REGISTER.EXE  located  in  your  WinXs
             installation directory.  This will display a form that
             you should fill in and then email, fax or post to  the
             indicated   address.    Visa,  Master  Card,  American
             Express and First Virtual payments are accepted by the
             registration program.

       By Compuserve.
             GO SWREG.  The registration ID for WinXs is 7400.

       Direct ordering.
             Direct ordering can be made by using the order form in
             file REGISTER.TXT.

       Your registration number and a copy of the WinXs User Refer-
       ence Manual will be emailed to you immediately on receipt of
       registration (if possible), or will be sent to you by return
       of post.

       As a registered user of WinXs, you will  be  notified  about
       future  product  updates  as  soon  as  they  become  avail-
       able. You can download these free of any additional software
       charges.

       REPORTING PROBLEMS

       If you have any problems with WinXs,  or  if  you  have  any
       queries  or  comments,  please  send  email to the following
       address:

            100345.2641@compuserve.com

       If you do not have  access  to  email,  then  write  to  the
       address  given in the file REGISTER.TXT.  All support issues
       and queries will be dealt with as quickly as possible.
