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Program STORM

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| Shareware |
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| We encourage you to freely copy and share unmodified |
| copies of this program with other people. If you |
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STORM(tm) -- STORage Maintenance system
Package to scan and manipulate directory trees and files.
This package performs several functions:

1. Files may be deleted globally, starting from any specified node
on the directory tree of any drive. User must confirm each
delete before it takes place - no surprises! Further, you may
view the file (assuming it is viewable) before making up your
mind.

2. Similar to function 1, but files are only displayed with no
opportunity to delete. Similar to, but 20-30% faster than Peter
Norton's FileFind program.

3. A display of the directory structure of any drive can be
obtained. Similar to, but 60-70% faster than the DOS TREE
command.

4. A storage summary for any device can be provided, listing each
directory on the device, along with the total number of bytes
stored in that directory and the percentage of total usage
represented by that directory. Hidden and system files are
included in the calculation of the summary.

5. A listing of the complete directory of the device, sorted
optionally by name.ext, size, or path, can be produced. Name,
extension, size, date, time, and file attributes are listed.
Hidden and system files are included.

6. A listing of possible duplicate files can be produced. Possible
duplicates are defined as those files having the same name (only
-no extension) and size. Hidden and system files are included.

The file attributes are listed as:

S = System file
H = Hidden file
D = Directory
R = Read-Only file
A = File has been archived (e.g., with BACKUP)


In order to operate properly, a console driver must be installed
on your system. Usually ANSI.SYS is the driver installed, however
any equivalent such as FANSI-CONSOLE(tm) may be used. If you are



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not sure whether such a driver is installed on your system, refer
to your DOS reference manual or type out the file called
CONFIG.SYS which will be located in the root directory of your
boot disk. You will see a line like "DEVICE=ANSI.SYS" if the
driver is installed.

Assuming that the driver is installed, STORM may be invoked by
typing the DOS command line

STORM []

{Note: The brackets, "[" and "]" are NOT to be typed as part of
the command. They simply indicate that is
optional.}

If the optional is omitted or is invalid, you
will be presented with an opening menu, prompting you for a pri-
mary function code. This opening menu can be bypassed by supply-
ing a code from the following list.

The seven valid function codes are as follows:

D = List potential (D)uplicate files on the printer. Potential
duplicate files are those which have the same and
size. Note: The file name only is considered - NOT
.. Presentation will be in order of decreasing
size.

E = Perform a confirmed (E)rasure of files matching a mask which
you will provide later. Optionally, you may view a file
(assuming that it is viewable) prior to making the
delete/save decision.

F = List the (F)ull contents of a drive on the printer. Sort
order will be .; optionally, you may
select . or .
as the sort order.

L = (L)ocate all files matching a mask which you will provide
later.

S = Display a (S)ummary of disk useage on the console. Useage
will be listed by subdirectory, and will be presented both in
bytes and as a percent of total usage.

T = Display the directory (T)ree structure on the console.

X = e(X)it to DOS.

Once you have entered a valid function code, you will be pre-
sented with a second menu, which will prompt you for Device, Path,
and File Spec., as appropriate to the function you selected on the
opening menu. Certain default values will be displayed. To select
a default, simply press . To override the default, enter the
desired item and press .



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The defaults are:

FUNCTION DEVICE PATH FILE SPEC.
(i.e., MASK)
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D Current N/A N/A
E Current Current *.BAK
F Current N/A N/A
L Current Root *.*
S Current N/A N/A
T Current N/A N/A

N/A = Not Applicable

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ACKNOWLEGEMENT
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Much heartfelt gratitude to our BETA-test panel: John Griffin,
Wallace Kendall, Steve Meginniss, John van Horn, John Weske, and
George Walker, all of the Central Maryland Microcomputer Users'
Group (CMMUG). Their suggestions gave STORM many of the useful
qualities which it has. Don't blame them, however, for any defici-
encies you find. WGM&AL takes full credit for those!!!



FANSI-CONSOLE is a trade mark of Hersey Micro Consulting.
STORM is a trade mark of W.G.Madison and Associates, Ltd.



TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- W. G. Madison and Associates, Ltd. reserves the right to make
improvements in the product described in this documentation
at any time and without notice.

- The software described herein is a copyrighted LICENSED
PROGRAM and the property of W. G. Madison and Associates,
Ltd.

- The program is distributed as a Shareware product. You may
freely copy and share the product with your friends and
associates. If you decide to use the product, there is a
mandatory registration payment of $25.00.

- Under no circumstances may this product be sold or distributed
with another product without the express written permission
of W. G. Madison and Associates, Ltd.

- Use of this product indicates your acceptance of these Terms
and Conditions.


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Registration provides the following benefits:

1. Full Telephone support. We will provide telephone support to
registered users ONLY.

2. Free major updates for a small handling fee

3. Inclusion on our mailing list so that you may receive new
product announcements.

4. A $2.50 cash refund to you for each new registered user who
includes your registration number on the application form,
indicating that he received his copy directly or indirectly
from you. (Note: SYSOPs' are NOT eligible for this refund
under any conditions. If the registration number on your copy
is xx-0000, no refund will be paid.)

5. A clear conscience. You will have made a fair payment for a
quality product, and will be supporting the development of
other useful products.

You may register your copy of this program by completing the
accompanying registration form.


LICENSE

A limited license is granted to any user of the program to
freely copy and distribute the product on the following
conditions:

YOU MAY NOT:

- Sell the product for a fee and/or distribute the product along
with other products without express written permission.

- Grant sublicense, leases, or other rights in the software to
others.

- Modify or remove the Copyright notice from the program,
diskette or the documentation.

- Modify the program, diskette or documentation and/or merge it
into another program for any machine.

IN CONCLUSION:

We appreciate all comments from any users, registered or not (but
we only guarantee to respond to registered users). Comments may be
addressed to us at

W. G. Madison and Associates, Ltd.
5506 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 101
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301)927-0436

(CompuServe 73240,342)

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS
WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE
ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. SOME

STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.



LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

IN NO EVENT WILL W. G. MADISON AND ASSOCIATES, LTD. BE LIABLE TO
YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR
OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PROGRAM EVEN IF W. G. MADISON AND
ASSOCIATES, LTD. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES OR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.


































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WGM&AL Registration & Comment Form
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Name:___________________________________________________________

Company:________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________

City:__________________________ State:_____ ZIP _______________

Telephone:(_____) _____-_______

STORM Version:_____._____

Reg. No. (Upper left corner of menu) _________________

Comments:






















Payment:

Send ____ Copies of Registered STORM @ $25.00/ea ____.__

Shipping 2.50

(MD residents only) MD 5% Sales Tax ____.__

TOTAL ____.__


Mail To:
W. G. Madison and Associates, Ltd.
5506 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 101
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301)927-0436
(CompuServe 73240,342)