File:  FSPEC2/TXT
Subj:  Instructions/Description of FSPEC2/CMD and DOTDIR/JCL
Ver:   FSPEC2 v2.3
DOS:   TRSDOS/LS-DOS 6.2, 6.3

Description:

FSPEC2/CMD is a Share Ware utility program which allows the user to
enter filespecifications using a period to separate the filename from
the extension.  It may be SYSGENed if desired.  FSPEC2 v2.2 uses only
79 bytes of low memory driver area (Registered version.  Unregistered
version uses about 300).  FSPEC2 will not allow itself to be installed 
more than once at the same time.

Instructions:

At the xxxDOS Ready prompt, type FSPEC2.  The system will load the file,
and show the opening banner, including the notice that this software is
copyrighted.  If yours is an unregistered version (see below), you will
see a message giving you the address of the author, so that you may
contact him to obtain a registered copy.  Otherwise, you will be reminded
that your copy has been registered.

Test that the module has installed correctly by typing DIR .CMD.
You should see a listing of all /CMD files.  The directory will display
the names using a slash ("/") instead of a period.  To fix this (it is not
necessary that you "fix" this), you will need to run the JCL file 
DOTDIR/JCL.  To do this, at the xxxDOS Ready prompt type DO =DOTDIR.  You
MUST have the PATCH/CMD utility supplied with your DOS disk for this to 
work!  When DOTDIR finishes, type DIR .CMD.  You should now see the same
listing of files that you saw before, except that a period is now between
the filename and extension.

Registration:

To register your copy of FSPEC2 (and any additional Share Ware from 
Software Specialties), send:

     1) $10 (US funds only: check or money order),
     2) preferred diskette format (specify DOS version, disk size, 
        sides, and density),
     3) your name,
     4) address,
     5) ZIP (necessary!),
     6) daytime phone (in case of problems),
     7) name and (if possible) registration number of person you
        received your unregistered copy from (If a BBS, please state 
        which one, with phone number of BBS and SYSOP name)

to:

     Software Specialties
     220 Sixth Street
     Colonial Beach, VA  22443 USA

You will receive a diskette with the most recent registered version(s)
and be placed on the mailing list for new products.  NOTE:  The registered
version does not have more capabilities than the unregistered version,
but there are other differences in the program, namely the amount of memory
required.  You won't get updates unless you register it!

Share Ware -- What is it?

Share Ware is an emerging method of software distribution which uses
the most effective advertising method to spread the news of the 
products -- word of mouth.  With Share Ware, a person receives a
(usually limited capabilities version) software package with adequate
documentation.  If the user likes the package or wishes to upgrade it,
he sends the author/publisher a fee, and receives the latest & greatest
version of the package with full documentation and complete user support
services.  The user is free to copy and distribute the UNREGISTERED
(limited capabilities) copy of the software to his friends, etc, as long
as he makes no charges for the product.  This is similar to public domain,
but the software IS STILL COPYRIGHTED and pirates may be punished under 
Federal law.

With Share Ware, the user gets a bargain, since he did not pay to receive
the initial version, and the fee to upgrade is usually nominal, often far
less than equivalent "name-brand" packages.  The smart user will register
his software with the author since he is then provided with product news,
support services, and a better product, and it won't cost him nearly as
much as the alternatives might.
