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From: pdsoft@pd-software.lancaster.ac.uk (National PD Software Archive)
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Subject: msdos uploads to SIMTEL20
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Date: 31 May 91 10:48:05 GMT
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I have uploaded to SIMTEL20:

pd1:<msdos.database>
ENTRY141.ZIP    Fixed-format data entry system

This program emulates some of the amenities of the old keypunch
program drum, allowing auto entry of sequential case numbers, data
type checking, auto skipping and auto newline.

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pd1:<msdos.database>
PAPER202.ZIP    PAPERS scientific literature database

A scientific literature database system that uses dBase-compatible
files.  It stores authorname, title, journal/book, year, volume, pages,
keywords and up to 64K of notes.  Searches can be done on combinations
of up to 11 fields; references can be formatted using most common
journal formats.  Unregistered version limited to 50 records per
database.

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pd1:<msdos.database>
PCAB300.ZIP     Database of names/addresses/dates

PCAB is a fast and easy-to-use database for keeping names, addresses,
phone numbers, birthdays and wedding anniversary dates.

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pd1:<msdos.dirutl>
MH_MV.ZIP       File/directory move utility

A simple UNIX-like utility to move files and directories.

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pd1:<msdos.filutl>
JLPAK10.ZIP     Creates compressed diffs for software updates

JLPAK uses a 'forward compression' method to distribute software
updates in an efficient way. It compares old and new versions (text or
binary) and generates a compressed set of instructions to generate the
new version from the old.

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pd1:<msdos.filutl>
OC210.ZIP       Finds optimum packing for file copy to floppy

This utility scans a list of files or directories and calculates the
most space-efficient way of copying them to floppy. It generates a
batch file that contains the appropriate copy commands.

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pd1:<msdos.math>
SHUFFLE.ZIP     Number list order randomizer, with C source

Program that randomizes the order of a numeric list of up to 10,000
items.  C source is included.

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pd1:<msdos.trojan-pro>
DEFORM.ZIP      Program to remove FORM virus from floppies

This program disinfects floppy discs (only) from the FORM virus. C
source is included.

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pd1:<msdos.trojan-pro>
PCVRPT.ZIP      Collection of PC-Virus reports in text format
PCV9105B.ZIP    PC-Virus Index database

PC-Virus Index is an up-to-date and authoritative knowledge base on PC
viruses which categorises them by families as their relationship
becomes known.  It is delivered through an intelligent front end which
displays the various strains, characteristics and sizes together with
the names of leading scanners that might offer positive detection.

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pd1:<msdos.txtutl>
DFUTIL1.ZIP     Dr. Funkey's text handling utilities, 1 of 2
DFUTIL2.ZIP     Dr. Funkey's text handling utilities, 2 of 2

A collection of utilities for manipulating text files.  Includes blank
stripping, case conversion, add/remove of line numbers, tab
expand/compression and string insert/delete.

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pd1:<msdos.zip>
ZS10.ZIP        Repackage large ZIP files into smaller ones

This utility will repackage the contents of a large ZIP file into
smaller ZIP files. Needs PKZIP/PKUNZIP.

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Alan Phillips
Lancaster University, UK
pdsoft@pd-software.lancaster.ac.uk