************************** CP/MORE ************************** Please: Read first the disclaimer, the Warning and the registration information at the end of this file. ----------------------- CP/MORE is a highly integrated set of utilities that provide the user with power and versatility. Although it has a high number of commands, usage is greatly simplified through menu presentation. CP/MORE is written in Z80 assembly for speed of execution and compactness of code. -------------------------- I took the above from the introductory lines of the manual. It sounds a bit pompous, but it is all quite true. In a few words, CP/MORE is a program that does a lot of various things (in fact more than any other program I have seen), and does them quite well. You will find a description of some of the features at the end of this file. I have been using its various versions through the years, and it has served me well. CPMORE2.2 Works on CP/M 2.x CPMORE3.0 is the CP/M 3.0 version. File Description: ================= - CP.COM: Loader and initializer. CP/MORE is started by typing "cp" at the CP/M level. - CPMORE.CPM: Main overlay. - CPMORE.DTA: Contains the console control strings. Is needed whenever you want to install a different terminal. - DVORAK.REP: Used with the Filter utility (keyboard option) to reconfigurate your keyboard to a dvorak layout. - EDFONTS.CPM: Used to make or edit printer fonts files. - EDKEYS.CPM: Used to edit the 10 CP/MORE's function keys. - EDREP.CPM: Used to edit/modify/install replace files. These are files used by the replace option (or the keyboard option) of the Filter utility. - FANCY.FNT: Provides an example of a character font. you can use the Edfonts utility to examine and/or modify it. - HELP.DTA: Used by the help utility to give on line help. - NOHEX.REP: this is another example of a replace file. this one will replace any non-alphabetical character by a space. I use it to list .COM files to the screen. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: ===================== In order to run CP/MORE, you must have enough memory (if you don't, when you try to run it, it will display the message "NOT ENOUGH MEMORY"). This version requires that your BDOS is not lower than E000H. Most users will experience no difficulties with this limit. I can always, however, make a special version running lower in memory. CP/MORE is written in Z80 assembly, and cannot therefore run on 8080 micro-computers. I believe that the only other requirement is that your computer has cursor positioning capabilities. So if your computer can run Wordstar, it should have no problems with CP/MORE. I have tested the program on a MAX-80 (both the CP/M 3.0 and CP/M 2.2 versions) , a Kaypro and an Osborne I (only the CP/M 2.2 versions), and have had no problems. Should you experience problems, I would appreciate you letting me know. If you have questions, either write at the address below, or send me messages on Kenji's Fog#33 (415-655-1206) or on Bond's Kay*Fog (415-285-2687). I'll be reading my mail. If you have problems getting the program on your computer, I can provide it under a lot of different formats. Please contact me for more information. REGISTRATION INFORMATION ============ To register or to order the manual send REGISTRATION FEE (Includes manual).......30 dollars to: Salim Benbahmed. P.O Box 9641 Berkeley Ca. 94709 ****************************** CP/MORE is distributed under the shareware honor system. You can copy it and give it to friends freely. COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION IS PROHIBITED. This file MUST be kept with the distributed program. Under shareware, you get to try this program at home for as long as you want. If you like it, I ask you to send me a small contribution, if you don't, give it to a friend. This contribution (registration fee) will entitle you to: - A newsletter. - A free update. - An 80 pages manual. This manual contains a tutorial, and tips. It also has a lot of information which is not covered by the HELP utility. Finally, It contains a guide intended to allow you to customize the printer driver, if your printer is not supported. - Direct and friendly assistance ( by Mail). I will also answer registered user questions on Fog 33. Phone support will be provided if the I get a good response to this offering. I hope to hear from you soon. Salim Benbahmed. ******************** CP/MORE'S FEATURES: This description is not intended to be comprehensive. It just describe some of the features of the program. -Copy command: Pick files simply by answering Y/N questions. Copy will check for existing file on destination. Will backup, delete or not copy (at your choice) an existing file. Archiving supported. Filtering possible, changing a character into another (see Filter). -Print command: Printing control from keyboard or from file. Fonts changing at any time (for supported graphic printers). Powerfull dot commands. Multiple copies, single sheet or fanfold paper. - Disk Editor: Edit disk, save sectors, jump around, Lock bad sectors, find bad sectors, save sectors to another disk, etc... -Mass delete or Un-delete of files, change attributes, Date files etc... -List: One or more files. Commands include Up screen, Down screen, go to top of file, go to end of file, go to line, find a string etc... - Filter: Works in conjunction with Copy, List or Print. Encript a file, change to Up case or Low case, clear high bit, Change keyboard layout etc... I could go on listing features, (there are about 30 separate commands). Built in are also features such as: prevention of BDOS errors. (If you leave the drive door open while trying to access it, the program will catch it and allow you to remediate your error, instead of having BDOS die n you). The screen will turn itself off after 10 mn of Idlying ( to protect your screen). 10 easily changed functions keys are provided, giving you a limited ram based submit utility. The function keys are also usable in other programs running under CP/MORE. I hope you will enjoy this program as much as I do. Salim Benbahmed. ================================================================ DISCLAIMER: I, Salim Benbahmed, make no warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to this product, its quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The entire risk as to its performance is with the user. In no event will I be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use this product. ================================================================ WARNING: ========== I have never tested this product on a Hard disk. I have however, simulated a hard disk, and everything was fine. This product, if used on a hard disk, should just refused to write on it. Reading from a hard disk might lead to errors ( the reason being that CP/MORE keeps the directory in memory, and only 128 directory entries (max) are allowed. The disk editor should however work fine on a hard disk. If anyone tries it, I would appreciate hearing from hear from him/her.