O-DOS - Online Disk Operating System v1.0.0
The Phoenix Software Group
(c)Copywrite 1989 All Rights Reserved


System Files:
O-DOS.CFG - Text file giving information for O-DOS startup.
O-DOS.CMD - Config file for active DOS commands and programs.
O-DOS.HLP - Online help file for O-DOS.
O-DOS.EXE - O-DOS Main Program.

O-DOS Requirements:
128k RAM.
IBM (XT)(AT) Compat.
Hayes Compat. Modem (300 - 9600 bs Supported) or Dumb Modem Cable.

O-DOS Features:
Support for COM1: & COM2: (or Both in Multi-Tasking Enviroment).
ANSI Graphics Support.
Remote & Local Control.
Configurable DOS commands.
Execute programs that work remotly (DOORS).
Execute Programs that operate under the CTTY command (EDLIN.COM).
On-Line Help.

O-DOS Limitations:
ONLY 255 Configurable commands.
NO COM3: - COM8: Support.

O-DOS Command Line: O-DOS (O-DOS.CFG)

O-DOS Setup:
O-DOS.CFG: Text file as follows:
1)
2)
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e.g. C:\BBS
C:\O-DOS\O-DOS.HLP
C:\O-DOS\O-DOS.CMD

O-DOS.CMD: Text file listing command verbs assigned to definable
commands as follows:



1) A line starting with a semi-colon is considered a comment line.
2) You may have up to 255 configurable commands.
3) Commands MUST not exceed 12 characters, characters over 12 will
be truncated.
4) Each field MUST be seperated by a SPACE.

O-DOS Hot Keys:

[PGUP] = Enter chat mode with remote user.
[PGDN] = Exit chat mode.
[END] = Shell to DOS with user still online.
[DEL] = Halt O-DOS and return to calling program.




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The Shareware Concept:

O-DOS is distributed as SHAREWARE.
Shareware is commercial software distributed in an unconventional
manner. Microcomputers copy information very easily. Instead of
trying to frustrate this through copy protection, shareware takes
advantage of it to reach as many users as possible at the lowest cost.
Anyone may copy a shareware program and distribute it to whomever they
desire, provided they do not charge a fee or alter it.
Shareware isn't free. Serious shareware is as polished as any
conventional commercial product, and represents just as much
programming effort. If you use it regularly, the authors expect
compensation.
However, unlike conventional distribution, shareware allows you
to evaluate the product before you decide to purchase it. The price
is often lower, as well, because there are no advertising, packaging,
or distribution costs.
But it can only work with your support. If you are still using a
shareware product after a couple of weeks, then it is obviously worth
something to you, and you should register it.

Registration:
To register your copy of O-DOS and upgrade to the "non-experation"
version, send a donation of $25.00 to:

The Phoenix Software Group
1306 heights pl
Vineland, NJ 08360

You will receive the latest version along with all documentation and
a utility (Edithelp.exe) that will allow you to edit/modify the on-line
help discriptions. Please specify 3.5" or 5.25" disk. Allow 2-3 weeks for
delivery.

Disclaimer:

Use of this program acknowledges this disclaimer of warranty: "This
program is supplied as-is. The Phoenix Software Group disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
warranties of merchantability and of fitness of this program for any
purpose. The Phoenix Software Group assumes no liability for damages
direct or consequential, which may result from the use of this program."

Support:
If you have any problems or questions/sugestions, please contact me on:


Microshare II BBS
(609)697-2976
9600-300bd 24hrs/7days
"The Home of FORCE!(tm)"


Guy Smith / The Phoenix Software Group
Feb 2, 1989



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O-DOS Verbs & Usage:


EXIT

This command will exit the O-DOS system and return you to the calling
program. You will have to wait a few seconds for O-DOS to return you to
the calling program, so please stand bye.

USAGE:


CLS

This command will clear the screen and home the cursor to the upper
left corner of the scree.

USAGE:


DELETE

This command will delete file(s) or entire directories from the
current disk device. If the file spec is a directory or if all files
have been selected, You will be prompted to confirm this action before
O-DOS will continue.

USAGE:

NOTE: DOS wild cards are OK (e.g. *.*, *.doc, a?bcd.???)


MOVE

This is the command that DOS forgot! Yes, that's right, you may
MOVE files to another directory (or the same directory as a multiple
rename action). You may move entire directorys or all matching files
to a DIRECTORY or move a single file to another location. If no
destination is specified, the default directory is used.

USAGE:
NOTES: DOS wild cards are OK (e.g. *.*, *.exe, file.t?t, ect)


VIEW

This command will allow you to VIEW ONLY any TEXT file. This command
is like the DOS TYPE command, except that you will be prompted at the end
of a full screen to continue or not (no MORE.EXE filter needed!).

USAGE:

NOTE: DOS wild cards are NOT supported by this command.


RENAME

This command will allow you to rename a file or directory. If a
directory is to be renamed, all files under it will be carried over.
Multiple files are not allowed for renaming.

USAGE:

NOTES: DOS wild cards are not supported here


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DIR

This command works like the DOS DIR command with a few exceptions,
there is not /P or /W parameter. The /P parameter is not needed and is
implemented automaticly. The file spec can be any file or directory. If
there is no filespec, the current directory is used.

USAGE:

NOTES: DOS wild cards are allowed (e.g. *.*, *.exe, ect)


HELP

This is the online help verb. When entered alown, it will display a
list of all active commands. When entered followed by a command it will
display the help text associated with that command.

USAGE: []


ARCVIEW

This will allow you to view the contents of an archive file. The
file must be of the .ARC variety. There is no default extention and the
file name is assumed to be found as entered.

USAGE:

NOTES: DOS wild cards are not supported here



CHDIR

This command will change the active directory to another directory
or DRIVE. This is the only way to change drives in O-DOS.

USAGE:






MKDIR

This will allow you to create a NEW sub-directory. If the directory
to be created already exists this command will fail.

USAGE:






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TIME

This will display the current system time in STANDARD time like DOS
should have done!!! (what PC user ever used millitary time?)

USAGE:






DATE

This will display the current system date expressed as:


USAGE:






RMDIR

This command will allow you to remove a DOS sub-directory. The
directory selected must be completely empty of all files (hidden or
sub-directories included!).

USAGE:





FIND

This command will search the ENTIRE disk for the file spec given.
All matching files will be displayed. The file name may include wild
card characters, but not directory names.

USAGE:

NOTES: DOS wild cards ARE supported here



REPLACE

This command is not implemented at this time.









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FREE

This command will display the number of bytes remaining on the
current drive and the total drive size.

USAGE:






COPY

This command will allow you to copy single files, groups of files,
or whole directories. If the filespec to be copied is a directory or a
list of files, the destination MUST be a directory. If the file exists
in the destination it will be over written.

USAGE:

NOTES: DOS wildcards are allowable for the only!!!


VER

This will display the current O-DOS version number.

USAGE:







SHELL

This command will allow you to drop into DOS and will implement I/O
redirection through the CTTY command. To return to O-DOS you will need
to type "EXIT".

USAGE:





VOL

This will display the volume label for the current drive.

USAGE:







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TREE

This will display the tree structure, and optionaly the files, of
the current drive. To display the files within the tree, use a /F
parameter.

USAGE: [/F]





SET

This will display the current DOS enviroment variables.

USAGE:







PATH

This will display the current DOS path variable

USAGE:







CTTY

Commands associated with this operation are external programs that
are executed via the CTTY DOS I/O redirection. No other help is available
for these programs by O-DOS. Carrier monitoring is also not maintained
when run remotly.

USAGE:




DOS

Commands associated with this operation are external programs that
are executed at the DOS level. No I/O is provided by O-DOS, and the
program is assumed to control it's own port I/O. No other help is available
for these programs by O-DOS. Carrier monitoring is also not maintained
when run remotly.

USAGE:



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SIZE

This command will display the total size of all files in the current
directory. If the /S parameter is used, it will include all sub-directories
off of the current directory.

USAGE: [/S]