w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL (Keith Petersen) (12/05/89)
The MSDOS archive at SIMTEL20 had grown to the point where it became
necessary to split it into two parts: PD1:<MSDOS> and PD2:<MSDOS2>.
The following subdirectories have been moved to the MSDOS2 directory:
BIBLE MODEM PROCOMM QMODEM TELIX XPC ZMODEM
The other subdirectories remain in MSDOS, but some may be moved at a
later date.
The following changes have been made in the SIMTEL20 MSDOS index,
which has just been updated to reflect the above changes.
1. All files are listed in SIMIBM.IDX. Those which have no
descriptions have "No description available" in that field.
2. NODESCR.IDX has been discontinued.
3. SIMIBM.IDX is sorted alphabetically by device name, directory name,
and filename. This means that files residing in PD2:<MSDOS2.subdirname>
will appear last in the index.
A list of all files in the MSDOS archives is contained in directory
PD1:<MSDOS.FILEDOCS> as follows:
SIMIBM.IDX contains a listing of all files, with a brief one line
description for each file. This file is updated at approximate 1-2
week intervals (more frequently, time permitting).
SIMIBM.ARC contains the latest SIMIBM.IDX, AAAREAD.ME (this file),
SIMCVT.BAS, SIMCVT2.BAS, SIMCVT3.BAS, SIMCVT3.EXC, SIMIBM.DB3,
SIMIBM.HDR, SIMIBM.INF, SIMDISP.AWK, SIMDISP.DOC, and SIMDISP.FOR.
SIMIBM.ARC is updated at approximate 1-2 week intervals (more
frequently, time permitting).
Also available:
QUICKREF.LST a quick reference list to SIMTEL20 MSDOS directories.
SIMCVT.BAS a BASICA/GWBASIC program to convert SIMIBM.IDX to a human-
readable text file. See also SIMCVT2.BAS and SIMCVT3.BAS.
SIMCVT3.EXC a VM/CMS REXX program to print SIMIBM.IDX
SIMCVT.FOR a VAX/VMS FORTRAN program to print SIMIBM.IDX
SIMCVT.SPS a VAX/VMS SPS program to print SIMIBM.IDX
SIMDISP.AWK an awk script for displaying SIMIBM.IDX in outline form.
SIMDISP.DOC explains how to use SIMDISP.AWK.
SIMIBM.DB3 tells how to use SIMIBM.IDX with dBASEIII.
SIMIBM.HDR a PC-File+ database header for use with SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMIBM.INF information on record structure of SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMRAZ12.ARC a program to merge, shorten, rearrange SIMTEL indices.
SIMTEL31.ARC a program which will import any SIMTEL20 comma-delimited
catalog file and convert it to a .DBF and allow viewing, searching,
printing reports, etc. The user does not need dBASE and all the
necessary files will be created as they are needed by the program.
FILDIF.ARC a program for comparing a previous copy of PD1:<MSDOS>FILES.IDX
with a new copy. It displays files added and deleted since you got an
older index. This is useful if you are trying to maintain an archive
in sync with SIMTEL20. It can generate output scripts for batch FTP
processing.
PD1:<MSDOS>FILES.IDX and PD2:<MSDOS2>FILES.IDX are updated on a daily
basis (sometimes several times a day when a lot of new files are
uploaded). These are comma-delimited files, without descriptions,
suitable for importing into PC-File+ or DBase III.
It's impossible to make a daily updated list with descriptions with the
quantity of new programs available. We average about 300 new files per
month.
DISCLAIMER
Due to the large number of files available, the archive maintainers
cannot possibly attempt to validate the proper operation of the
various programs. When a program bug is reported, immediate action is
taken to either correct the error or remove the offending program from
the archives. Still, users must understand that all archive programs
are offered AS IS, and the archive maintainers specifically disclaim
any liability should these programs malfunction or cause damage,
incidental or otherwise. When testing ANY new software, be certain
that all information stored on disk is backed-up before you start, so
that you can recover if files are damaged or erased. This is
particularly true if you have a hard disk, in which case malfunctions
can be spectacularly disasterous.
WHERE TO SEND COMPLAINTS, PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS
Messages about system problems, FTP problems, and network problems
should be directed to ACTION@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL.
Messages about files in the MSDOS collection should be directed to
w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL.
Messages about files in the PC-BLUE collection should be directed to
Wancho@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL.
Messages about problems with BITNET or EARN file servers should be
directed to the system administrator at the server location. SIMTEL20
does NOT run these servers.
--Keith Petersen
Maintainer of SIMTEL20's CP/M, MSDOS, & MISC archives [IP address 26.2.0.74]
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