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*    Q (version 2.0) Copyright (c) 1995 - Matt Page's quicker CD command     *
* THIS IS SHAREWARE, NOT FREEWARE.  READ LICENCE BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE! *
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WHAT IS Q?
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Q is a quick, convenient alternative to the DOS CD (change directory) command.

For example:
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C:\USR\JOHN>cd \windows\word\doc\personal\sally
Invalid directory
C:\USR\JOHN>cd \windows\word\docs\personal\sally
C:\WINDOWS\WORD\DOCS\PERSONAL\SALLY>
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now becomes:
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C:\USR\JOHN>q sally
C:\WINDOWS\WORD\DOCS\PERSONAL\SALLY>
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Using Q results in:

   * Less typing - no need to specify long pathnames exactly
                 - quicker change to the new directory
   * Less hassle - no need to remember how to get to a directory
                 - no need to remember which drive the directory is in
                 - no need to type the directory exactly (see Smart Wildcards)

FEATURES
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   * Speed

     The latest version of Q uses a new compound table structure, with
     electrifying results - Q now flies like a greased pig!

   * Smart Wildcards

     A superset of DOS wildcards - just as wildcards were always meant to be!
     See "USING Q" below for details.

   * Multi-drive support

     Q is multi-drive "aware" and does not work on a per-drive basis.
     Do you work with two or more drives (e.g. local & network)?
     No problem, Q jumps straight to the right directory AND the right drive.

   * Local configuration file

     All the table information is held in the configuration file Q~TABLE~.CFG
     This file is now created in the same directory as Q itself.
     No unnecessary configuration files hanging around in the root directory.


USING Q (type Q /? for a summary of usage)
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Before using Q, you need to specify which drives you will be using with Q.
For example, if you want to use Q with drives C and F then type:

   Q /CF

Q will scan the specified drives, making a table of all directories on drives
C and F. This table is stored in a configuration file called Q~TABLE~.CFG.
You are now ready to use Q instead of CD!

For example:
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C:\USR\JOHN>q pacman
D:\GAMES\PACMAN>
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Note: if you create a directory AFTER making the initial directory table, then
      Q doesn't know about the new directory and will not be able to find it.

For example:
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D:\GAMES\PACMAN>mkdir savedpos
D:\GAMES\PACMAN>q savedpos
No matching subdirectories found - try q /drive(s)
D:\GAMES\PACMAN>
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Tell Q to re-scan all the specified drives as during initialisation.

If there is more than one possible directory, these are listed as a simple
menu. Type the letter of the directory you want.

For example (typing B):
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C:\USR\JOHN>q docs
   A c:\docs
   B c:\windows\word\docs
C:\WINDOWS\WORD\DOCS>
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The directory name(s) can also be specified using Smart Wildcards:

   * to reduce typing
   * if you're not sure of the exact directory name
   * to locate all directories with a similar name

These are similar to the DOS wildcards, with symbols:

   * - matches any number (including zero) of any character
   ? - matches exactly one occurrence of any character

For example:

   WIN*  includes WIN, WINDOWS, WIN31, WINDOWS.OLD etc.
   PROJ? includes directories PROJ1, PROJ2, PROJS, etc.
   *.BAK includes all directories ending with ".BAK"

However, Q's Smart Wildcards are more powerful than DOS wildcards:

   * no wildcard is ignored
   * no restriction on number used

For example, comparing Q and DOS wildcards:

   Q  : *TMP* - directories TMP, TMP_ONE, ONE.TMP, PROJTMP1, etc.
   DOS: *TMP* - ALL names

   Q  : P*3   - directories P3, PACMAN3, PROJECT3, POWER.003, etc.
   DOS: P*3   - all names starting with "P"

   Q  : A*?E* - includes ARCHIVE, ARCHIVE.OLD, ATE etc. but not AE
   DOS: A*?E* - all names starting with "A"


THIS IS SHAREWARE, NOT FREEWARE.  READ THE LICENCE BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE!
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Many people nowadays choose to think that "shareware" = "freeware", and calmly
amass vast collections of software without regard to licence restrictions.

"Everyone else does it!"
This is the classic circular argument - it can be used to justify anything.

"I don't use it regularly!"
Then why d'you keep it on you hard disk? ANY unregistered use beyond the 30
day trial is an infringement of the licence.

"It's only shareware, it's not proper software!"
But it's 'proper' enough for you to want to use it. Besides, you're not being
asked to pay the price of a commercially packaged and marketed application.

By using this software you are implicitly accepting the terms of the licence,
but at the end of the day, the decision is with you and your conscience.

If you use the software then read the licence and register!

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                     SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT / COPYRIGHT
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INTRODUCTION

Please read this Agreement carefully before using the software. If you do not
agree to all the conditions you may not run the software. Use of this software
implies acceptance of this Agreement.

SHAREWARE VERSION

You have the right to test this program for a period of one month. After this
time any further use requires Registration. Use of this software after the
trial period of one month is in violation of international Copyright law.

DISTRIBUTION

The shareware version consists of the files:
   FILE_ID.DIZ  - summary
   Q.EXE        - program
   QREAD_ME.TXT - this file
There is no restriction on the copying and distribution of these files,
provided that no modifications are made. Modifications include changing,
adding or removing any files without the author's written permission.
In particular, the registration key file Q~~USER~.KEY may NOT be distributed.

REGISTRATION

This software is neither freeware nor Public Domain.

To register for personal use beyond the 30 day trial period, copy and complete
the Registration Form below. Please write legibly and in CAPITALS for clarity.

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                     R E G I S T R A T I O N   F O R M                      
                     F O R   Q   V E R S I O N   2 . 0                      
                                                                            
                                                                            
  Title (Mr, Ms, etc): ___________________________________________________  
                                                                            
  Initials:            ___________________________________________________  
                                                                            
  Last name:           ___________________________________________________  
                                                                            
  Address:             ___________________________________________________  
                                                                            
                       ___________________________________________________  
                                                                            
  Payment amount:      cheque:  6  /   15  /  $ 25                        
  (see below)          cash  : $ 12                 (delete as applicable)  
                                                                            
  Signature:           ___________________________________________________  
                                                                            


Payment:

   Netherlands: transfer 15,-- to:
      Paul Verhoeff, Serooskerke(W), Rabobank 36.52.23.018, quote "Q PROGRAM"
   UK and all other European countries:
      Cheque/eurocheque for 6 payable to "M. Page"
   USA and all other countries:
      Cheque for US $25 payable to "M. Page"
      This includes a $13 commission to cash the cheque + extra postage cost
      Alternatively, send $12 cash, at your own risk!

Send the completed Registration Form and payment to:
   Matt Page, 32 Hurle Crescent, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2SZ, Great Britain.
or for orders from the Netherlands to:
   Paul Verhoeff, Bogerdweie 22, 4353 BV  Serooskerke(W), The Netherlands.

You will be sent the following files on a 3" disk:
   FILE_ID.DIZ  - summary
   Q.EXE        - most recent version of the program
   QREAD_ME.TXT - this file
   Q~~USER~.KEY - personalised registration key file

Personal Registration is with respect to an individual - if you wish to
purchase a network or site licence please contact the author specifically.

UPDATES

Once you are registered all updates are free. The only important point is to
keep a copy of the registration key file Q~~USER~.KEY.

SUPPORT

If you have any questions, suggestions or bug reports you can reach me at the
addresses below.

CONTACTING THE AUTHOR

Name     : Matt Page
Telephone: +44 117 9736508
email    : mp4106@bris.ac.uk
smail    : 32 Hurle Crescent, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2SZ, Great Britain

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

This software is supplied "as is" without any guarantees, express or implied.
Use of this software is at the user's own risk who is himself/herself solely
liable for loss, damage or injury of any kind sustained as a result of using
the software and the author will not be held responsible.

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