w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL (Keith Petersen) (06/29/91)
[File: PD1:<MSDOS.FILESDOCS>AAAREAD.ME Last revised: June 28, 1991]
Lists of all files in the MSDOS archives and utilities to display,
search, or print them are contained in directory PD1:<MSDOS.FILEDOCS>
as follows:
SIMIBM.IDX contains a comma-delimited listing of all files in the MSDOS
subdirectories, with a brief one line description for each file. This
file is updated at approximate one week intervals.
SIMIBM.ARC contains the latest SIMIBM.IDX. This file is much smaller
and is the preferred way to obtain SIMIBM.IDX. It is updated
at approximate one week intervals.
SIMLIST.ARC contains the latest SIMIBM.IDX in text format for those
would would rather not deal with the comma-delimited index. The
format of this file is the same as that produced by the SIMCVT programs.
Also available:
QUICKREF.LST a quick reference list of SIMTEL20 MSDOS directories.
SIMCVT.BAS and SIMCVT2.BAS are BASICA/GWBASIC programs to convert
SIMIBM.IDX to a human-readable text file.
SIMCVT.C is a Unix C program to print SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMCVT2.C is a Unix C program to search and print SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMCVT.EXC is a VM/CMS REXX program to print SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMCVAX.BAS is a VAX/VMS BASIC V3.3 program to print SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMCVT.FOR is VAX/VMS FORTRAN program to print SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMCVT.SPS is VAX/VMS SPS program to print SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMDISP.AWK is an awk script for displaying SIMIBM.IDX in outline form.
SIMDISP.DOC explains how to use SIMDISP.AWK.
SIMDISP.PL is a Perl script to print SIMTEL20's SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMIBM.DB3 tells how to use SIMIBM.IDX with dBASEIII.
SIMIBM.HDR is a PC-File+ database header for use with SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMIBM.INF contains information on record structure of SIMIBM.IDX.
SIMRAZ12.ARC is a program to merge, shorten, rearrange SIMTEL indices.
SIMTEL35.ARC is 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 is 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 is a comma-delimited file, without descriptions,
of the MSDOS directory, suitable for importing into PC-File+ or
DBase III. This file is updated on a daily basis (sometimes several
times a day when a lot of new files are uploaded).
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 the MSDOS, MISC and CP/M archives at SIMTEL20 [192.88.110.20]
Internet: w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.Army.Mil or w8sdz@vela.acs.oakland.edu
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