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                                              for
                                        shareware version 0.96


 ND and NDSETUP are Copyright (C) 1996 by David DeVault. All Rights Reserved.


        Thank you for trying NiceDir (tm) 0.96.


        Please read the file LICENSE.TXT before using this software.  Your
use of the software constitutes acceptance of the terms outlined therein.

        For a quick start:  Run EXAMPLES.BAT to see some of ND's features.
                            Use ND /? for help with syntax.

        ND is the most fully featured directory utility available.  It is
completely compatible with the DOS command DIR, but the similarity stops
there!  The first difference that you will notice is that ND has a very
comfortable look and feel.  It is much easier to work with, especially when
looking through subdirectories.  ND also comes with an easy to use
configuration program, NDSETUP, that will allow you to change just about
anything you want to about how ND looks and acts.
        If you want, you can simply use ND as a replacement for the DIR
command.  But most users will enjoy the many features implemented in ND
designed to make your DOS life easier.  Quickly, some of the more
distinguishing things ND can do are:

   1) Ever wonder where all your drive space is going?  ND can show your
      directory sizes every time it runs, with very little delay.
      (See /R and /SS)

   2) Exclude files with the symbol ! and delete them with /D.
        ND !*.ZIP     shows every file that does not have the ZIP extension.
        ND !*.ZIP /D  deletes every file that doesn't end in .ZIP

   3) Handle up to 25 file specifications and command line options.
        ND *.EXE *.COM *.BAT  shows all .EXE, .COM, and .BAT files
      in the current directory.  ND can either group them together in
      the same window or create a separate window for each one of them.
      (See /MW - multiple windows)

   4) Color code files by their extensions.  The user can create, delete,
      and change extension colors at will with NDSETUP.

   5) Determine which files are TEXT and which are BINARY.  This comes
      in handy if you are looking for a file you can read in a large
      directory.  (See /TXT and /BIN)

   6) Change to the directory being viewed after running.  (This is quick!)
        ND \WINDOWS /C  behaves just like "cd \windows" + "nd"

   7) Save short-cuts for commands you use frequently.  Front slashes ("/")
      are used for ND's built in options.  You can use a dash ("-") instead
      of a front slash for any command you want ND to remember.  This can be
      very helpful with switching between directories, or viewing certain
      types of files.
        Examples:  ND -W   could execute   ND \WINDOWS /C
        (Switch to the \windows directory and view all files.)
                   ND -X   could execute   ND /-MW *.EXE *.COM *.BAT
        (Show all files that can eXecute from DOS, in one window.)

   8) Make a batch file with any command you want, duplicated one time
      for each file found.  This can also be used to make a list of certain
      types of files on your drive.  (See /MB)

   9) Calculate the best fit number of columns to display in order to get
      all of your files on one screen.  (See /0)  It can use any number of
      columns from 1 to 8 to show you as much file information as possible.

  10) Search for the first occurrence of a file in any subdirectory and
      then immediately quit.  This helps you quickly locate files.  (See /F)

  11) Abbreviate sizes using either "true" kilo-, mega-, and gigabytes, or
      their equivalents in powers of 10.  (See /p2, powers of 2)

  12) Use two new wildcards to distinguish between files and directories.
        ND ,  shows all files.         ND .  shows all directories.
      (In DOS, "." stands for the current directory, but ND uses it as
      a shortcut for *all* directories instead.)

  Disclaimer:

    THIS SOFTWARE (ND, NDSETUP, AND ALL ACCOMPANYING FILES) IS PROVIDED
    "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
    ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
    PURPOSE, FUNCTIONALITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
    IMPLIED.  THE USER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THIS PROGRAM.
    IN NO EVENT WILL THE AUTHOR BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING
    INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT
    OF THE DELIVERY, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE OR THE INABILITY
    TO USE THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH
    DAMAGES.  ANY LIABILITY OF THE AUTHOR WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO
    REPLACEMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR REFUND OF THE SOFTWARE'S PURCHASE PRICE.


  Other text files included in this archive:
    EXAMPLES.BAT   A batch file to quickly show you some of ND's features.
          ND.DOC   User's manual.
     LICENSE.TXT   Terms of use and distribution.
    REGISTER.TXT   Registration form.
     HISTORY.TXT   Revision history & known bugs.

        For quick help, type ND /?.  I recommend running the batch file
EXAMPLES.BAT if you'd like to see very quickly what ND can do.  Please read
ND.DOC for a comprehensive description of all of ND's features.
