Below are programs FREE to "donors" ($5.00 or more). For "donors" only:
"TOOLBOX", "TREE RESTORE", "MEMO", "DISK PROOFREAD", "COLUMNS FORMATTER",
"DIRECTORY ACCESS", etc. (see below). "Donors" can select one or more programs
(ask for it/them) and receive (by request) any new or improved program/s in the
future, which often occurs. Also, there are registered versions of some
programs with special features for "donors". As a "donor", you are
automatically registered to receive any "registered" version of a program/s
absolutely FREE, just ask for it/them.
Windows 3.1/95/98:
Many Dos programs (.EXE) can "Run" in Windows 3.1/95/98 at the "Start"
(Win 3.1 "File") button, or Dos "prompt". No installation required.
To become a "donor" (you will be added to the Donor's list), send $5.00 or
more (one time donation) check, money order, or cash (put in foil for security)
to:
John Augustine
3129 Earl Street
Laureldale, Pa 19605
jaugust@bellatlantic.net
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BEACONS1.ZIP "Beacons" V1.1 (freeware)
Use to identify radio beacons around the world. Also, shows which beacons
are not heard due to loss of propagation.
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BREAKDN3.ZIP "Break Down" V1.3
"Break down" a huge text file at specified locations into smaller files or
extract "marked" parts (only) into files. File splitters use byte or line
counting which is not always ideal.
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"Columns Formatter" V1.2 << FREE to "donors" >>
Formats a list into columns usually for printing such as "tiny print". User
adjustments are: Columns (2 - 255), lines (2 - 255) per column (per "page"),
spaces between columns (0 - 200), blank lines for footer/header (1 - 60).
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COL_PRT9.ZIP "Columns Printer" V1.9
Prints a text file in 2, 3, or 4 columns. Features include "Stripper"
(option) to remove a part/s....
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COUNTER5.ZIP "Counter" V1.5
Counts the occurrences of a pattern/s (with wildcard/s and exclusive mode
options) in one, a group, or all files. Also, creates a report file (option).
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DATAFY2.ZIP "Datafy" V1.2
Convert every byte of any type of file into it's equivalent decimal number. A
byte represents a number from 0 to 255...
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DATA VIEWER V1.1 <<< FREE to "donors" >>>
A generic data (from data acquisition devices) viewer. Displays 8 - 16 bit
data in vga graphic mode like a graph.
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DEDUPE13.ZIP "DeDupe" V1.3
Remove duplicate lines located anywhere. File does NOT have to be sorted.
Duplicate lines can be put into another file.
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DIR-ACC8.ZIP "Directory Access" V1.8 (FAT16 & FAT32) <<< FREE to "donors" >>>
View, copy, replace, restore, or edit a directory/folder. Not image, but
the actual directory/folder. Sometimes a corrupt filename or folder name
prevents access. Use the built in editor to fix the problem. Also, see deleted
files, their time and dates, and other information you can't see normally.
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DIR-COM3.ZIP "Directory Comments" V1.3
Alternative to using long filenames for file/s description, etc. Easy to
add or edit comments about files in a directory/folder. Stores everything
in a single file, "DIR-COM.LOG". Includes a file viewer plus other features.
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DISKPRO2.ZIP "Disk Proofread" V1.2 <<< FREE to "donors" >>>
Use as a security tool. Generates two "checksums", total bytes (all files),
and total files on a disk. Useful to detect a change as small as one bit in
a file/s on the disk. This is the equivalent of a "disk compare" to detect
"tampering", etc. Useful on backup disk/s or disk/s you send someone.
NOTE: It has the capacity to do a hard disk.
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DOS-FIX1.ZIP "Dos Fix" V1.1 (freeware)
Debugs the directory search ("DIR/S") function in "COMMAND.COM" which prevents
you from finding files in hidden directories or directories with the system
attribute set.
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DOUBLE17.ZIP "Double" V1.7
View two files in text or hex mode at the same time (split screen or
interlaced). "HiLite" feature exposes differences between the two files.
Optional modes include search for differences or a text (reference) pattern.
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DRV-RPT1.ZIP "Drivers Report" V1.0
View all the drivers whose headers are present in the chain of device headers
used by the operating system.
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F_KEYS13.ZIP "Function Keys" V1.3
Simple to use programmable F keys utility. Enter Dos or Dos based program
commands with a single key press...
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F_VALD23.ZIP "Files Validator" V2.3
Validate files in a drive, a directory "tree", a directory, or a single file.
Reports files that changed, are corrupt, or missing. Reads every file
completely. Useful to detect a new virus (if) or files integrity.
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FAT-MAP6.ZIP "Fat Map Viewer" V1.6 (FAT16 & FAT32)
Graphically displays FAT information to show the status of clusters
(allocation units). The "map" image can be saved to a file as reference for
changes over time. Other features too. Special feature version for "donors".
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FILE_TD6.ZIP "File Time Date" V1.6
Set the time and/or date of one, a group, or all files in a directory in a
single pass. Also see or add a hidden marker (seconds).
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FILE_M32.ZIP "Files Manager" V3.2
Compare, Copy, Move, Delete, ReName, or View (three modes) files in a
directory. Duplicate or Compare a directory tree/disk included. Handles up to
4,360 files (per directory)! All functions except Rename can do one, many, or
all files in a single pass. Many unique features (options) included.
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FINDER36.ZIP "Finder" V3.6
Search for a file/s ("locate") or search through a file/s (any type, any size)
for a text pattern/s. Special search features include "dual" "and/or",
"wildcard", "exclusive", "extract", "list of patterns", "mis-match allow",
"limit search", etc. Hidden files and files in hidden folders/directories are
included in the search.
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FOUR_21.ZIP "Four" V2.1 <<< FREE to "donors" >>>
Artificial intelligence is the attribute of your opponent (computer) in this
simple to learn, but challenging to play game. Your opponent learns and becomes
"smarter" over time. It's learning knowledge is stored in a separate file.
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FV_CONV1.ZIP "FV Converter" V1.0
Auxiliary program to "Files Validator". Converts signatures and file length
into decimal numbers (creates a new file).
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HEXIT_20.ZIP "Hex It" V2.0
Create a hexadecimal image file (text file) of any file. Includes memory and
disk sector (logical or physical) functions. Change a specified byte(s) to
another in any type of file.
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LIN-ADJ1.ZIP "Lines Adjuster" V1.1
Select (highlight) parts of a text file & adjust the length (20 - 256 columns)
of the lines in the selected area/s for paper saving printing, reformat, etc.
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LINES_A2.ZIP "Lines Arranger" V1.2
Makes it easy to rearrange lines in a text file....
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LPT_IO_5.ZIP "LPT (Parallel port) I/O" V1.5
Capture, view, edit (binary editor), replay, etc. digital data via the
parallel port. Create your own digital data to transmit out of the parallel
port. Test the parallel port too.
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MASM_CN3.ZIP "Masm Converter" V1.3
Converts MASM V6.X assembly source code (.ASM) to the format used by the older
MASM V5.X assemblers.
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MEMO4.ZIP "Memo" V1.4 <<< FREE to "donors" >>>
Alerts you during bootup about an event (birthday, anniversary, CD mature,
Dr. appt., etc.). Some dates can repeat every month and/or year. Uses two
date inputs, "Alert" and "Event". Alert date starts showing you the related
memo message every bootup until the "Event" date has past (example: CD mature
notice with 7 days of grace). A one time notice, make "Alert" the same as
"Event" date. Repeat every month feature such as test alarm system.
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MIN_MAX1.ZIP "Minimum or Maximum" V1.1
Find minimum, maximum, all above, or all below a specified amount in one, a
group, or all files in a directory.
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NEW-MIS6.ZIP "New or Missing" V1.6
Reports all new (new additions) or missing files and/or directories/folders,
or changed files in your hard disk drive (or other).
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PC-LINK6.ZIP "PC to PC Link" V1.6
Transfer selected files, a folder/directory tree (structure) or entire disk
(example: hard disk drive) from one computer to another via parallel port
(similar to "Laplink"). Files in destination PC can be sorted or unsorted (in
each directory). Every file is verified/validated for a perfect transfer.
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PURGER13.ZIP "Purger" V1.3
Get rid of file/s that you don't want anyone to recover. Overwrites file/s
completely then deletes it/them. Note: Overwriting files can not be done
in Windows due to restrictions.
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RENAMER2.ZIP "ReNamer" V1.2
Rename a group or all files in a directory in one pass. Progressive ("001")
can be part of the filenames (option).
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SCRAMBL4.ZIP "Scrambler/Unscrambler" V1.4
Scramble or Unscramble one, a group, or all files in a directory using a "key"
(word, phrase, sentence, etc.). The "key" is not stored anywhere but your head.
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SEC-ACC8.ZIP "Sector Access" V1.8 (FAT12/16/32)
Copy/save, replace, edit, or view any disk sector/s or any FAT.
Replace/restore a corrupt (damaged) master boot record, boot, or FAT in the
hard drive which may prevent access or access to files (FAT). Use on a floppy
disk for the same reason.
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TEXT_M30.ZIP "Text Modifier" V3.0
Automatically modify a text file/s in many different ways. Clipping,
stripping, extracting, excluding, replacing, reducing, removing, etc.
Pattern/s can also be non-text such as control characters...
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TOOLBOX.ZIP "Toolbox" V4.4 <<< FREE to "donors" >>>
1. Display key press codes (scan and ascii). Also repeat control.
2. Test graphic modes by entering a number (requires reference).
3. View all combinations of text background/foreground colors.
Also, has PC monitor tester for color purity, alignment, convergence, etc.
4. File generator: binary or text, different options, size of file/s, and
number of files to generate.
5. Append two text files, not end to end but line to line.
6. See the computer's memory activity in real time.
7. Extract from a list (file) specified pattern & related.
8. E-Mail utility.
9. Lines (text) ending checker and fixer (CR/LF, CR, or LF). Also reports
number of chrs in the longest line.
10. 32 bit hex to decimal or decimal to hex number converter.
11. Adding machine (two modes) with external list (file) input option.
12. Checkbook subtract, includes deposits.
13. Generate a batch file for the same action on multiple files.
14. Format text lines to specified columns (two modes).
15. Disk Partition/s locations and other info ("FDISK" does NOT show)
16. Search memory for a specified ascii or binary (hex) pattern.
17. Disk drive loading speed reference test.
18. Custom feature for "donor".
19. (future feature/s)
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TREE-RES.ZIP "Tree Restore" V1.7/V1.8 (FAT16 & FAT32) <<< FREE to "donors" >>>
Comes with a simple procedure to backup and restore your Windows system
without using Windows. Note: If Windows is crippled (won't launch), or
if it is "fouled up", Windows based software tools are totally useless.
Many individuals are forced to "reinstall" Windows. This utility and
"PKZIP/UNZIP" for Dos will restore the Windows system to exactly the way
it was using Dos mode (doesn't need Windows) (using the backup). Note: Long
file/folder names, special attributes, etc. of files and folders will be
restored via "Tree Restore". I have restored my Windows system more than once.
Also, "Tree Restore" will aid the "Directory Tree or Disk Duplicate" functions
in "Files Manager" and "PC Link" programs, if a directory/folder tree
(structure) contains long filenames. NOTE: Both programs duplicate or transfer
everything but long filenames.
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TSR-REM1.ZIP TSR Remover V1.0
Used for the removal of one or more TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs
that have no un-install function.
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TWINKLE2.ZIP "Twinkle Stars" V1.2
Displays twinkling "stars" in VGA graphics mode. Can be used as a screen saver
or random number generator demo. Has a relative speed (PC speed) number.
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TX_COLR2.ZIP "Text Color" V1.2
Change background and/or foreground color/s of text screens when a program
does not provide such a facility.
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VECS_CK3.ZIP "Vectors Checker" V1.3
Detects a "lurking" program which could be a new active memory resident virus
or TSR program. See which vectors change with BIOS upgrades, etc.
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WH_USED6.ZIP "What's Used" V1.6
Reports all files, etc. opened ("used") or created by a program.
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XTRACTR9.ZIP "Extractor" V1.9
View any file (can be huge) in two modes. Text mode is used to extract text,
and "Raw" mode can be used for file recovery, etc. You "Mark" parts for
exporting to another file, or create another file without marked parts. The
original file isn't changed. Other features include emphasize or search, etc.
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ZERO1.ZIP "ZERO" V1.1
Put "markers" or "dividers" into directories without using disk space.
Truncate/clear an existing file to 0 bytes (option) such as "COOKIES.TXT".
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