                                                            
                              
                       DIRECTORY LIST
                         Version 4.0
     
             (C) Copyright 1992-1994 Josh Poley
     
      "Your hardware is only as good as your software"
     
     
          Directory List is a program designed to replace MS-
     DOS's DIR command.  With a variety of helpful and easy to
     use switches Directory List is a powerful utility for
     viewing the directories on your computer.
     
     
               Files included in this archive:
                              
     Name:   Description:             Size:     Date:
                                                
     DL.EXE  The Directory List       60654     06-01-1994
             program.
                                                
     DL.TXT  This information text    40207     06-01-1994
             file.
                                                
                              
                              
         Type DL /? <Enter> for a quick help screen.
     
     
                        Requirements:
                              
     A 80286 or better system.    MS-DOS 3.3 or higher.
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
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                          Contents
          Introduction                               1
          Screen Shot                                1
          Attribute Symbols                          1
          Syntax                                     2
          List of Switches                           2
          Switch Info                                4
          Switch Descriptions                        5
               Attributes                            5
               Information                           6
               Other                                 7
               Pause                                 8
               Sort Order                            9
               View                                  10
               Custom Switches                       11
               Information on Colors                 11
               Example Uses                          11
               Shareware                             12
               Registering                           12
               Exit Codes                            13
               Dead Space                            13
               Auto Self Check                       14
               Benchmark Times                       15
               Testing                               16
               Testers & Debuggers                   16
               Liability                             16
               History                               17
               What's Next                           20
               Registration Form                     21
                                                     
                              
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                        Introduction
     
                              
          First Directory List shows the time and the date, next
     Directory List will show the file name being searched for.
     On the next line the selected disk label is displayed, then
     the disk's serial number (MS-DOS 4+), and then the current
     directory of the drive you are in.  Below that are the files
     in three columns.  The name of the file is displayed, to the
     right of that is the size of the file, unless it is a
     directory, and then the attributes are shown.  After all the
     files are displayed the summary information is printed.
     This includes information about the dead space, the total
     file size, and total bytes free on the drive.
     
                         Screen Shot
     
          The Screen Shot is only available in the printed
     manual.
     
                      Attribute symbols
                              
                   r  =  Read only file (dark blue)
                   h  =  Hidden file (light green)
                   s  =  System file (light blue)
                              
          When the screen fills up, you will be prompted to press
     any key.  If you press the Escape key, the program will
     exit.  If you choose to exit, the summary information at the
     bottom of the list will only contain information on the
     files that were displayed.  All of the files that were not
     displayed will not be included in the summary information.
          Also if you press the Escape key while Directory List
     is performing a recursive function in the directories (i.e.
     with the /isa switch) the program will continue as if the
     switch was not invoked.
          One of the most noticeable features of Directory List
     is that it displays the directories and the attributes in a
     different color.  This enables you to gain information about
     each file with a simple glance at the output.
          There is also room for a very large file size.  This is
     extremely handy when viewing files on a CD-ROM or other
     media where the file size can be in the 100 megabyte range.
          NOTE about CD-ROMs:  Since the CD-ROM is read only, all
     files are marked as read only.  Since this is the case,
     Directory List will automatically default to the /A*
     (display all files) switch when viewing a CD-ROM drive.
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                           Syntax:
  DL [d:\path\filename.ext] [file2.ext] [switches] <Enter>
     
          The filenames can include wild cards (* and ?).
     file2.ext is an optional filename, and can be an entirely
     different directory or drive, but the files will be mixed
     together in the same list.
          NOTE:  If you wish to view the contents of a directory
     specified in the filename.  You need to place a backslash
     after the directory name.  This will tell Directory List
     that you wish to view inside that directory and are not
     looking for a file by that name.  (i.e. DL \test\ equals DL
     \test\*.* but does not equal DL \test).
     
     
     The switches are:
     
     Help:
               /? - Help.
     
     Attribute:
               /ad - List directories.
               /!ad- All but directories.
               /ah - List hidden files.
               /!ah- All but hidden files.
               /as - List system files.
               /!as- All but system files.
               /ar - List read only.
               /!ar- All but read only.
               /a* - Show all files.
     
     Information:
               /id - Show date.
               /it - Show time.
               /is - Show size of dirs.
               /isa- Show allocated size of dirs.
               /iw - Show wasted space.
               /in - Show number of files in directories.
               /ia - Show allocated size.
               /ic - Show number of clusters.
     Other:
               /ot - Directory tree.
               /ow - Write list to file.
               /oa:R - Set the ASC rate where R = 0(never) to
                    10(always).
     
     Pause:
               /pe - Ending pause.
               /pn - No pause between pages.
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     Sort Order:
               /sn - No sorting.
               /sz - Sort by name Z-A.
               /ss - Sort by size 0-9.
               /!ss- Sort by size 9-0.
               /se - Sort by .ext A-Z.
               /!se- Sort by .ext Z-A.
               /sd - Sort by date Jan. - Dec.
               /!sd- Sort by date Dec. - Jan.
               /sa - Sort by attribute, directories first.
               /!sa- Sort by attribute, files first.
     
     View:
               /ve - Executable files.
               /!ve- All but executables.
               /vt - Text files.
               /!vt- All but text files.
               /vc - Code files.
               /!vc- All but code files.
               /va - Archived files.
               /!va- All but archived files.
               /vd:MMDDYY - List files after the date.
               /!vd:MMDDYY- List files before the date.
               /vs:S - List files larger than the size S.
               /!vs:S- List files smaller than the size S.
     
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                         Switch Info
     
          The not operator (!) will reverse the effect of the
     switch.
     
          NOTE:  You do not have to use a slash (/) to specify a
     switch.  You can also use a minus (-).
     
          You can have up to fifteen switches and they can be in
     upper or lower case.  You can also have up to fifteen
     environment switchs.
     
          All arguments are optional.  If no drive or path is
     specified, the current drive and path will be used.  If no
     filename.ext is entered, the default will be "*.*".
     
          The default displays normal files in current directory
     (only directories and files that are not hidden, system, or
     read-only) their file size, and sorts them from A-Z.

          Directory List's switches are set up in several
     divisions. The first letter of the switch will tell you
     which division the switch comes from, the second (and
     possibly third) letter will describe which function it
     performs.

           Switch setup: /!DF:V           Divisions:
                                     
      / - Slash. This starts the     
           switch. You can also use  
           a minus (-).              
      ! - Not operator. Optional     
           addition that can reverse 
           the effect of the switch.  ? - Help.
      D - Division letter.            A - Attributes.
      F - Function letter(s).         I - Information.
      : - Colon. Optional addition    O - Other.
           that signifies that there  P - Pause.
           is information attached    S - Sort.
           to the switch.             V - View.
      V - Variable. Some information  
           that the user wishes to    
           pass on to the program.   
           Only used if there is a
           colon.
      
     
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                        Descriptions
                              
                            Help
     
          /? - Help.
     Help screen.
     
                          Attribute
     
          /ad - List directories.
     Display directories only.
     
          /!ad- All but directories.
     Display everything but directories.
     
          /ah - List hidden files.
     Display hidden files only.
     
          /!ah - All but hidden.
     Lists files that are not hidden.
     
          /as - List system files.
     Display system files only.
     
          /!as - All but system.
     Shows all files that aren't marked system.
     
          /ar - List read only.
     Display read-only files only.
     
          /!ar - All but read only.
     Shows all files that are not read only.
     
          /a* - Show all files.
     Display ALL files.  Default when looking at a CD-ROM drive.
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                         Information
     
          /is - Show size of dirs.
     Shows the size of the directories.  It lets you see how big
     each directory is without going into each one and adding up
     the file sizes in each sub directory.
          NOTE:  If you use this switch with the sort by size
     switch the directories will not be sorted by their total
     size, instead they are put first in the list.  This switch
     affects what is printed after directories only.
     
          /isa- Show allocated size of dirs.
     This is exactly like the /is switch but it will also add in
     the allocated (wasted) space.  This switch affects what is
     printed after directories only.
     
          /in - Show number of files in directories.
     Counts how many files are in each directory.
          NOTE:  This count does not include sub directories as
     files, i.e. if there are 5 sub directories in the TEST
     directory, but only 2 files, the count will be 2.  This
     switch affects what is printed after directories only.
     
          NOTE:  Pressing <Esc> while Directory List is stepping
     through the directories will cause Directory List to stop
     and makes it act like the /is, /isa, or /in switch was never
     invoked.
          NOTE:  When using the /is, /isa, or /in switchs, an
     extra summary line will be added.  This will display the
     total number for that switch.  (i.e. when using the /isa
     switch the summary info will show an extra line displaying
     the total space used by the directories.)
     
          /id - Show date.
     Show file date instead of file size.
     
          /it - Show time.
     Show file time instead of file size.
     
          /iw - Show wasted space.
     Show amount of space wasted by file instead of file size
     (dead space).
     
          /ia - Show allocated size.
     Show total allocated space by the file instead of the file's
     size.
     
          /ic - Show number of clusters.
     Count how many clusters the file takes up, and display this
     instead of the files size.
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                            Other
     
          /ot - Directory tree.
     The quick directory tree is a quick list of your directory
     structure, although this version wont sort the directories.
     
          /ow - Write list to file.
     With the /ow option, you can write the output to a file.
     All output will be written to DIRECTRY.LST.  If DIRECTRY.LST
     already exists, the output will be appended to the original
     file.
          NOTE:  Since Directory List does not use the standard
     output (in order to display colors and faster output) you
     won't be able to use DOS's redirection command (>) to write
     the output to a file or the printer.  This is why Directory
     List has a built in 'Write to File' option.
     
          /oa:R - Set the ASC rate.
     Using the /oa:R switch enables you to set the Auto Self
     Check rate (ASC).  Where R is between 0 and 10. 0 = never
     and 10 = always.  The default rate is set to 2 (a 20% chance
     of the ASC being run).
     
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                            Pause
     
          /pe - Ending pause.
     The finishing pause switch replaces DLP.EXE in older
     versions.  You can now pause the program at the very end
     with the /pe command.  Sometimes this switch is useful in
     case you want to run Directory List from a shell or other
     environment and don't want to be rushed back to the other
     program before you have a chance to view the files.
     
          /pn - No pause between pages.
     The no pause switch makes Directory List keep scrolling and
     doesn't stop after each page.
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                         Sort Order
     
          /sn - No sorting.
     Allows you to view the files as they are arranged in the
     directory.
     
          /sz - Sort by name Z-A.
     Sorts the files by filename from Z to A.
     
          /ss - Sort by size 0-9.
     Sorts the files by their size, from smallest to largest.
     Since directories do not have a size, they will come first.
     
          /!ss- Sort by size 9-0.
     Sort by file size from largest to smallest.
     
          /se - Sort by .ext A-Z.
     Sorts by file extension.  From A to Z.
     
          /!se - Sort by .ext Z-A.
     Sorts files by file extension.  From Z to A.
     
          /sd - Sort by date Jan. - Dec.
     Sorts by the file's date. From earliest to today.
     
          /!sd - Sort by date Dec. - Jan.
     Sorts files by their date.  From Most recent to earliest
     file.
     
          /sa - Sort by attribute, directories first.
     Sorts files by their attribute.  If you wish to see
     directories first, then files, sort the files by attribute.
     
          /!sa - Sort by attribute, files first.
     Sorts files by their attribute.  Displaying files before
     directories.
     
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                            View
     
          /ve - Executables.
     Display executable files only (.COMs, .EXEs, or .BATs).
     
          /!ve- All but executables.
     Display everything but executable files.
     
          /vt - Text files.
     Display text files only. (i.e. .TXT, .DOC etc.)
     
          /!vt - All but text files.
     Lists all files that do not have an extension of .TXT, .DOC
     etc.
     
          /vc - Code files.
     Display program code files only. (i.e. .C .BAS etc.)
     
          /!vc - All but code files.
     Show all files that are not code files.
     
          /va - Archived files.
     Display archived files such as .ZIP, .ARC, etc.
     
          /!va - All but archived files.
     Display files that are not archived.
     
          /vd:MMDDYY - List files after the date.
     Display all files after given date.  If you want to view
     files after the date July 5, 1993 you would use /vd:060593.
     
          /!vd:MMDDYY- List files before the date.
     If you use /!vd:MMDDYY you will get a list of files before
     the date specified.
     
          /vs:S  - List files larger than the size S.
     View files that are larger than the given size.  If you are
     looking for files larger than 1024 bytes you would use
     /vs:1024.
     
          /!vs:S - List files smaller than the size S.
     If you use /!vs:S you will get all files smaller than S.
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                       Custom Switches
                              
          If you want to use different switches for the default
     all you have to do is edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Add the
     line "SET DL=[switches]" to your autoexec file.
     Example:
     If the line "SET DL=/!se /pn" is in your autoexec file and
     you run DL.EXE the output will sort the files by extensions
     from Z to A and there will be no pause between pages.
     
     
                           Colors
                              
          The directory names are printed in dark green, the read-
     only-file symbol is in dark blue, the hidden-file symbol in
     light green, and the system-file symbol is in light blue.
     The label and serial number are in cyan.  The date and time
     are in red.  The total bytes, bytes free, and number of
     files are in brown.  Error messages are in white.
     
     
                        Example uses
     
     DL b:
          Displays normal files in drive B, in the current
          directory of that drive.
     DL /ah /ar
          Displays the files that are hidden and read only in the
          current directory.
     DL \test\*.exe /ss /it
          Displays the .EXE files in the TEST directory;  sorts
          them by size (0-9) and displays the time instead of the
          size.
     DL TEST\ /VT /OW
          Looks for text files in the TEST sub-directory and
          writes them to a file.
     DL ..\test\
          Lists normal files the test sub directory.  The test
          directory is up one from your current location and then
          down.   i.e.:
                             PARENT
                             /    \
                           YOU    TEST
          
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                          Shareware
     
          This program is shareware.  The only way I can continue
     to update this program is if I get responses from the users.
     I have completely run out of ideas and need information from
     the people who use this program. Without support from users
     there will be no updates.  I hope that the people using this
     program will encourage and help push Directory List to new
     limits, but without your support it will be impossible for
     this program to continue its progress in reaching new
     heights.  I feel that the price of the software is very
     moderate considered the use ability of this program, not to
     mention the amount of time I have spent on developing this
     program.
     
          You may pass this program along to friends and BBSs as
     long as all original files are included with the program and
     these files are not edited or altered in any way.
                              
                              
                         Registering
     
     Registration package #1 for $10.00:
         The latest version, (if you have the latest version I
          will send you the next version as soon as it comes
          out).
         You will also receive a catalog of other useful
          programs (Shareware and Freeware).
     
     Registration package #2 for $25.00:
         All of the above.
         A printed manual.  The manual is a printed version of
          this text document (with nice fonts etc.) but also has
          a few more sections.
         And you can receive the newest version of Directory
          List, as they come out, if you send me a disk for each
          version.
     
     
          All funds must be in US dollars.  Please view the
     section on Shareware.  There is a printable registration
     form at the end of this document.  If you have any problems,
     suggestions, or want to register;  please write to me at:
     
               Josh Poley
               1020 55th Street
               Boulder, Colorado  80303
               USA
     
          You can also reach me at josh.poley@Pinecliffe.COM
     through the Internet.
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                         Exit Codes
     
          When Directory List exits back to your operating
     system, it returns with an error code.  This code can be
     viewed from a batch file with the ERRORLEVEL command after
     executing DL.EXE.
     
         Error Codes:                Description:
                                           
               0          Everything fine.
               1          Help Screen.
               2          ASC found an error in the file.
               3          <Esc> was pressed, causing an exit.
               4          Not enough memory for all the files.
               5          No files were found.
               6          <Ctrl-C> or <Ctrl-Break> pressed.
     
          For most of the errors a message will be display
     informing you of the problem.
     
     
                         Dead space
     
          A disk is made up of a bunch of clusters.  Only one
     file can occupy a cluster at a time.  But unfortunately the
     cluster size can be extremely large (4096 bytes) or even
     larger.  For example if I have a file that is 1024 bytes
     long and my cluster size is 4096 bytes, the extra 3072 bytes
     (4096-1024=3072) are wasted.  If a file is larger than the a
     cluster it will take up several clusters.  If a file is 4098
     bytes and the cluster size is 4096 the file will fill up one
     cluster and 2 bytes in the next cluster.  In that second
     cluster all 4094 bytes are "dead".
          Also, each directory name will take up the full cluster
     size.
     
     
     
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                    Auto Self Check (ASC)
                              
          Starting with version 3.4 Directory List has an Auto
     Self Check.  This makes the EXE file a bit larger and takes
     a bit of time in the beginning to check the program.  This
     feature was added as a means to protect from virus attacks
     and file corruption.  If the self check notices a change in
     the file it will display a message informing you of an
     error, the program will immediately exit and you should then
     delete the file and replace it from your original source.
     The bit of time that is required before Directory List is
     run is worth it compared to the damage that can be caused by
     a virus on a frequently used program such as Directory List.
          The ASC is NOT run every time the program is run. The
     rate can be set from 0 to 10 (0% to 100% chance of running).
     Ten (or larger numbers) forces Directory List to run the ASC
     every time.  And 0 eliminates the ASC all together.  The
     /oa:R switch can be used to set the rate.  If you are using
     a fast computer, I suggest that you use the ASC every time
     Directory List is run.  Or, if you are using a slow
     computer, you might want to ignore the ASC altogether.  View
     the section on custom switches to see how to set up a
     permanent rate.
          The default rate is set to 2 (a 20% chance of the ASC
     running).
          I am using Blockade (which is a copyrighted "self
     checker" from Indusoft Corp. (C) 1991, 1992) for the ASC
     functions.
     
          Indusoft Corp.
          P.O. Box 26747
          Greenville, SC 29616-1747
          USA
     
     
          See Benchmark Times section to see about how much more
     time the ASC will take.
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                       Benchmark Times
     
       Directory List        Without ASC          With ASC
       With Disk Cache   1.3152              1.5040
     Without Disk Cache  1.6865              1.8711

             DIR              One Column         Wide Format
       With Disk Cache    8.6085              3.6700
      Without Disk Cache  8.4047              3.6502

             DIRE             One Column      DIRE is a share-
       With Disk Cache    3.6520              ware program. (C)
      Without Disk Cache  3.7119              Bruce Pennypacker

             DIRM             One Column      DIRM is a share-
       With Disk Cache    3.5392              ware program. (C)
      Without Disk Cache  3.6432              Michael P. Rice
     
          These time were generated with PROGTIME.EXE in a
     directory with 732 files, no sub directories, and are an
     average of 10 runs.  All times are in seconds.  Of course
     these times will differ from system to system.
     
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                           Testing
                              
          I have tested this program on several computers with
     different configurations.
          Should you come across a configuration where Directory
     List does not function properly, please let me know so I can
     promptly try to fix the problem.
     
     
                     Testers & Debuggers
                              
             Loren Blaney                Jeffrey O. King
             Robert Poley                        
     
     
                          Liability
     
           I,  THE AUTHOR OF DIRECTORY LIST, AND ALL OF MY  CORRE
     SPONDENCE,  HOLD ABSOLUTELY  NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR  ANY  DAM
     AGES  THAT  MAY BE CAUSED AS A RESULT OF USING THIS  PROGRAM
     CALLED DIRECTORY LIST.
           THE USER OF THIS PROGRAM TAKES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
     ANY  AND ALL DAMAGES OR UNEXPECTED HAPPENINGS THAT MAY OCCUR
     FROM  THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.  SHOULD A PROBLEM OCCUR,  AND
     IN  THE EVENT OF CERTAIN OCCURRENCES, SOMETHING WAS DAMAGED,
     ALTERED,  OR  OTHERWISE CHANGED;  THE USER WILL OPENLY  TAKE
     THE  FULL  BURDEN AND CONSEQUENCES FOR THE HARMED  MATERIAL.
     ALL  PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF DIRECTORY LIST, VERSIONS  4.0  AND
     EARLIER, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS STATEMENT.
           BY EXECUTING, RUNNING, VIEWING, STORING, ARCHIVING  OR
     OTHERWISE  HAVING  ANY  CONTACT WITH THIS  INFORMATION  FILE
     AND/OR THE DIRECTORY LIST PROGRAM YOU FULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THIS
     STATEMENT AND AGREE TO IT AND ALL OF ITS EXPLICITLY  DEFINED
     OR OTHERWISE IMPLIED ELEMENTS.
     
     
     
          I am using a Gateway 2000 486dx - 33;  8 meg of memory.
     With MS-DOS 5.0, Windows 3.1, and Smart Drive disk cache.
          Directory List is compiled for 80286 systems and
     various configurations were tested, including different
     memory managers, computers, stacked drives etc.;  yet there
     may be incompatibilities with your system.  If you find such
     a problem, please inform me so I may find a remedy to this
     unfortunate incompatibility.
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                           History
     
     Note about version numbers:
          Starting with version 2.1 I just step through the
     version numbers.  2.9 is the same as 3.0 only 3.0 is a bit
     better.  And 3.1 is the same as 3.2 only 3.2 has some more
     features, fixed bugs, etc.  And so on.
          There is also a gap before version 4.0. Since I rewrote
     most of the code and did some major changes in the code, as
     well as the documentation.
     
     
          Directory List version 1.1 -- The dawn of time
     I found the findfirst() and findnext() functions in the C
     language, and Directory List was born.  Was originally
     called DDDIR.EXE.
     
          Directory List version 2.1 -- November 1992
     Rewrote the whole thing using pseudo-object oriented
     programming (C++).  (The 'pseudo' because this was my first
     attempt at the C++ language).  Now called Directory List.
     
          Directory List version 2.2 -- 1/25/1993
     Shortened up some code.  New paused version (DLP.EXE). Fixed
     the problem with the ".." dir.
     
          Directory List version 2.3 -- 1/29/1993
     I added the exit option when the program is paused.
     
          Directory List version 2.4 -- 1/31/1993
     Can use both lower and upper case letters in the switch
     options.
     
          Directory List version 2.5 -- 3/21/1993
     Here are the sorting options.  You can sort by file name
     (auto) or by file size.  You can also select the no sort
     option, letting you view the files as they appear on the
     disk (norm for earlier versions).
     
          Directory List version 2.6 -- 3/21/1993
     Added commands to view the date and the time.  Plus backward
     sorting (9-0 and Z-A).
     
          Directory List version 2.7 -- 3/30/1993
     You now have the option to eliminate the pause between
     screens.  Sorting by the file extensions is now available.
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          Directory List version 2.8 -- 3/31/1993
     Fixed a couple of bugs ("dl b:\*.*" displayed all files as
     directories, read only, hidden, and system).  Sorts by file
     name when the size is the same (when sorting by file size).
     Also prints commas in the total file size and the total
     bytes free.
     
          Directory List version 2.9 -- 4/3/1993
     Real dynamic memory allocation.  Sort by date, and by
     extensions backwards.  View the size of the directories and
     sub directories.
     
          Directory List version 3.0 -- 4/10/1993
     More switches.  No DLP.  Default shows only normal files.
     Quick directory tree.  Uses Assembly for some functions
     (thanks Nguyen!).
     
          Directory List version 3.1 -- 4/15/1993
     A few more colors.  Shows the volume label.  Formats the
     file names, centering them around the '.'.  Displays the
     disk serial number (0000-0000 hex).  Slightly enhanced
     directory tree.  Can write output to file.  Fixed a bug.
     The label and such are displayed for the directory you are
     looking at, not the current directory.  The date and time
     are shown in red.
     
          Directory List version 3.2 -- 4/21/1993
     Show executables only (/ve switch);  show text files (/vt
     switch);  show common code files (C ASM BAT PAS etc.) with
     the /vc switch.  Did some repairing.  Altered the switches.
     Included a "not" option on some switches which reverses the
     effects of the switch.
     
          Directory List version 3.3 -- 4/28/1993
     Included the /va switch for .ZIP, .ARC, etc.  Shows the
     wasted space (dead space) information and /iw shows dead
     space for each file.  /in is new.
     
          Directory List version 3.4 -- 5/4/1993
     You can now use the "..\" as the file name to view files one
     directory lower.  Fixed a new bug.  Added the Auto Self
     Check (ASC).  Batch file for custom switches.
     
          Directory List version 3.5 -- 5/12/1993
     Added /ia and /ic switches.  You can now have up to five
     switches at once.  Vertical columns are default and you can
     use the /oh switch to view the files with horizontal
     columns.  Added the clear screen option, the sort by
     attributes, scroll one line at a time, and the lower case
     file names options.
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          Directory List version 3.6 -- 5/27/1993
     Fixed a very big bug (some files were getting lost).  Added
     the ASC rate option;  and the look for files after or before
     some date, larger or smaller than some size.  Fixed another
     bug.  Directory List no longer displays the "." and ".."
     dirs.
     
          Directory List version 3.7 -- never released
     Added a switch to erase the pause message.  Cleaned up some
     things.  Added country specific date, time, etc. formats.
     Added the /isa switch.  Did some more speed optimizations.
     Added /od and /o. switches.
     
          Directory List version 4.0 -- 6/1/1994
     Reworked the C++ coding.  Broke the code up into different
     files for the different objects.  Revised switch setup (i.e.
     /ss! went to /!ss).  Can have up to 15 command line
     switches.  Added environment switches directly into
     Directory List (no need for the batch file).  Took out a few
     options.  Writes text directly to video screen memory (DMA).
     Dynamic screen height (if the height of your video mode is
     44 chars, Directory List knows and uses it).  Major
     optimizations to speed and size.  Got friends to help debug
     the code.  Revised the dynamic memory allocation.  Detects
     CD-ROM drives.  Moved the thinker (the little spinning
     triangle) to a background routine (interrupt driven).  Fancy
     Ctrl-C and Ctrl-Break handling.
     
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                         What's Next
     
          Here are a few possible additions to Directory List.
     Whether or not these will be implemented depends entirely on
     my motivation to continue programming Directory List.
     Naturally any type of response from a user will encourage me
     to delve into these and other features.  If you see
     something here, or have an idea of your own, please contact
     me.  I would be glad to go out of my way to make additions
     to Directory List if people would find them useful.
     
     
       A "not" filename
       allowing you to view
       files that do not
       include filename in the
       name.
     
       A DIR /s equivalent
       switch to view multiple
       directories.
     
       Have multiple columns (1-
       5 columns?).
     
       Include direct printer
       output.
     
       Display deleted files.
     
       Accept [] in file name
       (i.e. DL [ab]*.* looks
       for all files that start
       with an 'a' or a 'b').
     
       Display 4DOS's
       description file info
       (descrpit.ion).
     
       Display files inside an
       archive.
     
       Show compression ratio
       for files on stacked
       drives.
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