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This is the latest version of the FRONT, which you 
may copy and share freely for non-commercial
purposes (see file FRONT51.DOC for details and 
copyright notice).  
This is user-supported software.  In other words, 
if you use it, payment is appreciated.

FRONT.COM version 5.1 is a menu program for 
CP/M 2.2 and CP/M + (regrettably, I found no way to
make it work with CP/M 86/80 on the DEC).  It lists 
executable files found on the logged disk and 
executes them, automatically loading the associated 
different disks and user areas.  Operation is 
intuitive, with arrow keys or direct typing.  A 
menu-driven installation program for a number of 
machines is included, as well as documentation and 
patching info.  (FRONT takes only 6K of disk space)

FRONT51.COM is the program.  It must be installed
for your particular computer, but the installation
is menu-driven, easy and mostly automatic.  The
other files are: 
- the installation program FRNSTL51.COM 
- the main documentation file FRONT51.DOC
- an additional documentation file FRONTSUB.DOC 
  which explains how FRONT runs itself again after 
  executing a program and how this affects SUBMIT 
  file operations.
- FRNT51PT.ASM, which documents the patch area in
  FRONT51.COM (of limited interest, except to
  incorrigible tinkerers).

To install FRONT51.COM, just type FRNSTL51 at 
the A> prompt and follow the instructions.
Select option A at the main menu to go to the
terminal/computer menu, or ? for help.

You really should print out FRONT51.DOC.  You may 
need it if you are not happy with the default 
settings for some of the functional parameters, or 
if you have questions about the way FRONT works.

This is version 5.1, replacing earlier versions but 
functionally identical, except that a number of bugs 
have been fixed and more flexibility in working with 
non-standard CP/M implementations has been provided. 
See FRONT51.DOC for more details.  Please be sure
to mention which version of FRONT you are using if
you'd like to write about it (include the entire 
copyright notice which appears on top of the 
screen).

Claude Ostyn  Box 2035  Sitka, Alaska  99835  USA