
       Information for BBS SYSOPS & Disk Vendors on 4FILES Version 2R.0
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    To see the agreement for use and distribution, please seach 4F.DOC for the 
string "19.". 

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 NOTE TO OTHER USERS: Please retain this file for inclusion with any copy of
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CONTENTS OF THIS FILE:
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  1) Naming the .ZIP or other archive file.
  2) Keywords.
  3) Category for placement.
  4) Descriptions of various lengths for use on BBSs and in vendor catalogs.
  5) Kudos
  6) Brief registration information and benefits of registration.
  7) Author information.


NAMING CONVENTIONS:
-------------------   Archive files for 4FILES should be named 4FILESxx.ZIP or
4FILExxx.ZIP, as appropriate for the number of digits in the version number.
The exception is CompuServe for which names will be 4F-xx.ZIP or 4F-xxx.ZIP.
Other compression methods may of course be used.  Files within the package must
not be renamed.  The program is accompanied by a separate 4FILES.INF or
4FILES.ZIP info file.


KEYWORDS:
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4FILES FILE MANAGER NOTE EDITOR 4DOS NDOS UTILITY FRONT END BROWSE LIST


CATEGORY:
---------  4FILES is difficult to classify because it fits several categories
well.  It could be listed as a file-management utility, a 4DOS support utility
or a shell (I prefer one of the first two).  Inclusion of 4FILES in more than
one of the above classifications or directories would be very much appreciated,
and the file is small enough to make more than one listing credible.


SHORT DESCRIPTIONS:
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                  (40):  File manager, annotator & more! For 4DOS.

                  (55):  File manager, annotator & utility front-end.  For 4DOS.


MULTI-LINE 45 COLUMN BBS DESCRIPTIONS:
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  (1x45):  FILE MANAGER, ANNOTATOR & UTILITY FRONT-END.

  (2x45):  Multi-purpose file manager, utility front-end
           and file note editor for 4DOS & NDOS.  Nice.

  (4x45):  MULTI-PURPOSE FILE MANAGEMENT TOOL, also
           serves as a utility front-end and a great
           editor for 4DOS / NDOS file notes. Does
           single or marked files.  Nice interface.

  (6x45):  A MULTI-PURPOSE FILE MANAGEMENT TOOL and
           slick front-end for your favorite utilities.
           Includes a superb editor for file notes,
           which 4DOS & NDOS keep tagged to their files
           during copy, move, etc.  Works on files
           singly or in marked blocks.     ASP author.

  (8x45):  A MULTI-PURPOSE FILE & DISK MANAGEMENT TOOL.
           4FILES does single & marked files. Also edits 
           4DOS & NDOS "file notes", putting *full*
           power into this feature.  Point-&-shoot 
           loading of files into your favorite utilities
           via configurable utility ports.  Fast disk 
           navigation!  A clean, easy interface makes 
           this a true power tool.  ASP author.

 (10x45):  A MULTI-PURPOSE FILE & DISK MANAGEMENT TOOL.
           Does single & marked files. Also edits 4DOS &
           NDOS "file notes", putting _full_ power into
           this feature.  Point-&-shoot loading of files
           into your favorite utilities via configurable
           utility ports.  Fast disk navigation!
           On-the-fly directory list sort & program
           configuration.  Mouse supported. A clean,
           easy interface makes this a true power tool.
           4FILES, by ASP author.

LONG DESCRIPTION:
-----------------  4FILES is a multi-purpose file management tool which
smoothly integrates 4DOS & NDOS "file notes" and up to seven of your favorite
utilities into the work at hand.  File management operations may be done on
single files or marked groups of files.  File notes provide ready information
to aid in the use or management of files.  4FILES displays them along with the
file name and full file statistics in a sortable directory listing.  Special
attention has been given to providing the most efficient rapid-fire, point-and-
shoot browsing of files possible, as an aid to composing notes about one or a
succession of files.  The built-in note editor is well adapted to its task.

    Special attention has also been given to efficient navigation of drives and
directories, and the method developed may well be the best you have tried.
Besides innovative features to accomplish this, change-directory utilities such
as LCD and ACD are used to their best advantage if available on your system.

    4FILES features and the utility ports may be configured on-the-fly.
Specialized ports are provided for a file browser, archive file viewer,
two other archive utilities, and a text editor.  The other two ports are
suitable for a word processor or any utility or application.  It addition to
these utilities, and program in the directory listing or any data file with an
"executable extension" may be executed directly.  A DOS command line is also
available.

    My attempt has been to make 4FILES a well-tuned, powerful and perky
utility -- I hope you will give it a try.  It may be fully evaluated (including
file notes) without 4DOS or NDOS.  Shareware, $20.  ASP author.


KUDOS FOR 4FILES:
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    "Previously I avoided file descriptions w/ 4DOS, a really useful feature.
     Now I love them.  The integration of LIST, FV, EDIT, etc. is excellent.
     Easy to patch.  Nice utility!"  (San Pedro, Ca)

    "One of my handiest utilities.  I use it every day."  (USAF programmer)

    "From the moment I began to read your very complete and accurate document-
     ation, I was certain this software package was something I would find
     useful and worth supporting.  Pleasingly, I was not disappointed.  Your
     effort is a shining example of that which is worthy.  Please accept not 
     only my registration, but my thanks and congratulations for having 
     produced such a fine addition to one of my favorite shareware programs
     (4DOS)."  (Marysville, Oh)

     "I like the mouse control!  Especially, I like how it passes on mouse
      control to QEDIT!  Again, my awed compliments on a well thought out
      program."  (Omaha, Ne)

     "I find it (4FILES) an extremely useful program.  I've set my word
      processor to shell out to 4FILES by punching the F12 key.  This allows me
      to quickly refer back to something I want to check out in a previous
      chapter or to identify the chapter I need to review with a minimum of
      hassle.  Congratulations, and thanks."  (Professional writer, Moscow, Id)


REGISTRATION INFO:
------------------  4FILES is shareware.  Registration is $20, and licensing
can be arranged for multiple installations.  Registered owners are entitled to:
1) a personalized copy of the latest version by mail, 2) a free upgrade to
version 3.0 by mail, 3) free technical support, and 4) early notification of 
V-3.0 and subsequent releases.  See 4F.DOC for particulars.  Support is via 
mail, phone, and CIS, BIX and GEnie.

AUTHOR INFORMATION:
-------------------  The author, Larry Edwards, is a member of ASP and may be
contacted at:  Box 6001  Sitka, Ak  99835, 907-747-8996, CIS:72037,3607, BIX
as L.T.EDWARDS, and GEnie as L.EDWARDS10.