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From: ee5391aa@hydra.unm.edu (Duke McMullan n5gax)
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Subject: Re: MS_SH 1.6 utils...
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Date: 13 Aug 90 19:54:45 GMT
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Neil, the problem is the 128-character limit of the command line, which seems
hardwired into COMMAND.COM. The easiest way out I know of is to go to 4dos,
which is a replacement for COMMAND.COM (different name(s)) which cheerfully
accepts a 256-char. command line. 4dos is also MUCH easier to live with than
messdos. Personally, I wouldn't leave home without it.

You'll find 4dos on the various ftp sites and on many bulletin boards. Look
for version 3.1, which (I believe) is the current release.


						"Try it: You'll like it,"
							d


PS: 4dos is *almost* completely compatible with messdos.
						d


--
	  When you're up to your butt in alligators, it's difficult
	to remember that the initial objective was to drain the swamp.
					-- traditional
   Duke McMullan n5gax nss13429r phon505-255-4642 ee5391aa@hydra.unm.edu