Dec 302017
| OS/2 2.0 utility that allows you to make backups of all OS/2 .INI files (or any files you define) in numbered sequence, going back as many modifications as the user defines. | |||
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| File Name | File Size | Zip Size | Zip Type |
| BACKINI.DOC | 6140 | 2276 | deflated |
| BACKINI.EXE | 32440 | 17185 | deflated |
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Contents of the BACKINI.DOC file
Introducing BACKINI Version 1.0
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(C)1992 Turgut Kalfaoglu
ABSTRACT:
BACKINI allows you to make numbered backups of any files, going
back as many modifications as you would like. It only creates a new
backup file if the file it is processing has been changed since the last
backup.
Possible uses:
* Backing up all your \OS2\*.INI files against corruption
* Backing up vital data files or configuration files
USER REGISTATION:
Regular use (over 10 days after obtaining the package) of this program
requires a registration form and a registration fee of $20 to be sent to
the author. Registration will entitle you to a free newsletter on
updates to this package and other software that may be of interest to
you.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
BACKINI has been written and compiled with IBM C/SET 2 compiler
Version 1.0. It calls functions available only under OS/2 2.0, and is a
"Mixed 16-32 bit Application." Thus, you need OS/2 2.0 in order to use
BACKINI.
USAGE:
The syntax is:
BACKINI filespecs [filespecs..] [/V] num_of_backs
filespecs: The name(s) of the files that you wish backed up. May
contain wildcard specifications.
/V: Turns VERBOSE mode on. Useful to see exactly what the
program is doing.
num_of_backs Determines the number of backup files to keep for
these files.
BEHAVIOR:
After expanding the filespecs, the program compares each file
against its most recent backup copy, with the same name, but
filetype ".Bnn" where nn is a sequential hex number. If the
files differ, and the trailing number of the last backup file is
NOT greater than the one specified at the command line, a new
file, with a trailing number nn+1 is created. If the files
differ, but the most recent backup file's trailing number is
equal or greater than the number specified, then the file
.B1 is erased, and all other backup files are renamed
"upwards" by one, so that.B3 becomes .B2
and so on. The program then creates a new backup file for this
file, with the number equal to the one specified at the command
line.
Flow Diagram:
1) Set execution priority to time critical: to prevent *.INI
files becoming inaccessible, when BACKINI is used from
CONFIG.SYS
2) Parse command options: load filenames, max_backup, and
verbose flag.
3) For each filename:
3.1) Find latest file with a trailing number:
.Bnn. (Meaning, the greatest nn value)
3.2) Compare input file against the latest backup file. If
they are same, iterate (go on to next input file).
3.3) If nn is equal or greater than max_backup:
3.3.1) Delete.B1
3.3.2) Rename all other files "up" by one.
3.3.3) Create.B
3.4) Else, (nn is less than max_backup)
3.4.1) Create.Bnn where nn is one greater
than the one found during 3.1
4) Terminate
NOT SUITABLE FOR:
Any fileset that is stored in the same directory, and differs
just by filetype. Their backup files will overwrite each other.
Any directory that contains files named.Bnn where nn
is a number from 1 to the parameter entered at command line, and
is a filename matching the specification entered at
the command line. Such files may get overwritten by the program.
USAGE EXAMPLES:
In CONFIG.SYS:
RUN=C:\BIN\BACKINI C:\OS2\*.INI C:\CONFIG.SYS C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT 5
..would keep the latest 5 versions of your INI files, your
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
BACKINI C:\DOCS\SUMMER92\*.DOC /V 2
..would keep the latest 2 versions of your document files stored
in the \DOCS\SUMMER92 directory. Since VERBOSE flag is
specified, you will see the program's behavior.
ORDER OF PARAMETERS:
The filename specifications can be entered in any order, and the
/V flag can be specified anywhere in the command line. The ONLY
LIMITATION is that the number specifying the number of backup
files to keep must be the last parameter.
NOTES:
* The \OS2\OS2.INI and \OS2\OS2SYS.INI files may only be backed
up when BACKINI is placed in the CONFIG.SYS. They are not
accessible after the system has started.
* BACKINI's comparison algorithm will detect file size
variations, and will do a byte-by-byte comparison of the input
file, and the last backup.
* When run from CONFIG.SYS via RUN= statement, the program does
not provide any output. This is normal.
REGISTRATION FORM:
First and Lastname: _______________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Version of Software: _______________
Diskette Drive size: _______________
Please return with payment to:
Turgut Kalfaoglu
1378 Sok. 8/10
Alsancak, Izmir
Turkey
if you respond before August 1992, you may also mail to:
Turgut Kalfaoglu
25 Rue de Versailles
78150 Le Chesnay
France
-------------------------------
(C)1992 Turgut Kalfaoglu
ABSTRACT:
BACKINI allows you to make numbered backups of any files, going
back as many modifications as you would like. It only creates a new
backup file if the file it is processing has been changed since the last
backup.
Possible uses:
* Backing up all your \OS2\*.INI files against corruption
* Backing up vital data files or configuration files
USER REGISTATION:
Regular use (over 10 days after obtaining the package) of this program
requires a registration form and a registration fee of $20 to be sent to
the author. Registration will entitle you to a free newsletter on
updates to this package and other software that may be of interest to
you.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
BACKINI has been written and compiled with IBM C/SET 2 compiler
Version 1.0. It calls functions available only under OS/2 2.0, and is a
"Mixed 16-32 bit Application." Thus, you need OS/2 2.0 in order to use
BACKINI.
USAGE:
The syntax is:
BACKINI filespecs [filespecs..] [/V] num_of_backs
filespecs: The name(s) of the files that you wish backed up. May
contain wildcard specifications.
/V: Turns VERBOSE mode on. Useful to see exactly what the
program is doing.
num_of_backs Determines the number of backup files to keep for
these files.
BEHAVIOR:
After expanding the filespecs, the program compares each file
against its most recent backup copy, with the same name, but
filetype ".Bnn" where nn is a sequential hex number. If the
files differ, and the trailing number of the last backup file is
NOT greater than the one specified at the command line, a new
file, with a trailing number nn+1 is created. If the files
differ, but the most recent backup file's trailing number is
equal or greater than the number specified, then the file
"upwards" by one, so that
and so on. The program then creates a new backup file for this
file, with the number equal to the one specified at the command
line.
Flow Diagram:
1) Set execution priority to time critical: to prevent *.INI
files becoming inaccessible, when BACKINI is used from
CONFIG.SYS
2) Parse command options: load filenames, max_backup, and
verbose flag.
3) For each filename:
3.1) Find latest file with a trailing number:
3.2) Compare input file against the latest backup file. If
they are same, iterate (go on to next input file).
3.3) If nn is equal or greater than max_backup:
3.3.1) Delete
3.3.2) Rename all other files "up" by one.
3.3.3) Create
3.4) Else, (nn is less than max_backup)
3.4.1) Create
than the one found during 3.1
4) Terminate
NOT SUITABLE FOR:
Any fileset that is stored in the same directory, and differs
just by filetype. Their backup files will overwrite each other.
Any directory that contains files named
is a number from 1 to the parameter entered at command line, and
the command line. Such files may get overwritten by the program.
USAGE EXAMPLES:
In CONFIG.SYS:
RUN=C:\BIN\BACKINI C:\OS2\*.INI C:\CONFIG.SYS C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT 5
..would keep the latest 5 versions of your INI files, your
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
BACKINI C:\DOCS\SUMMER92\*.DOC /V 2
..would keep the latest 2 versions of your document files stored
in the \DOCS\SUMMER92 directory. Since VERBOSE flag is
specified, you will see the program's behavior.
ORDER OF PARAMETERS:
The filename specifications can be entered in any order, and the
/V flag can be specified anywhere in the command line. The ONLY
LIMITATION is that the number specifying the number of backup
files to keep must be the last parameter.
NOTES:
* The \OS2\OS2.INI and \OS2\OS2SYS.INI files may only be backed
up when BACKINI is placed in the CONFIG.SYS. They are not
accessible after the system has started.
* BACKINI's comparison algorithm will detect file size
variations, and will do a byte-by-byte comparison of the input
file, and the last backup.
* When run from CONFIG.SYS via RUN= statement, the program does
not provide any output. This is normal.
REGISTRATION FORM:
First and Lastname: _______________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Version of Software: _______________
Diskette Drive size: _______________
Please return with payment to:
Turgut Kalfaoglu
1378 Sok. 8/10
Alsancak, Izmir
Turkey
if you respond before August 1992, you may also mail to:
Turgut Kalfaoglu
25 Rue de Versailles
78150 Le Chesnay
France
December 30, 2017
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