MegaSearch v.1.0a (c) February 1994
by Brian McEntire
A SIMTEL File Quick Search Program

   This program will quickly search through files, directories, and 
decriptions of files on SIMTEL20 and its mirror sites. It is desigend to
aid you in finding specific text VERY quickly!

It requires a copy of the file SIMIBM.IDX (a comma delimited file found in
the SIMTEL archives under the filedocs directory)

Developed by:

   Brian S. McEntire
   P.O. Box 1838   
   Frederick, Md. 21702
   INTERNET:  mcentire@vt.edu

   If you find this program useful, a donation of $5 per copy would be 
very appreciated. Source code is available for $25.
I hope you will distribute this program to friends and other users of the
Net but, PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE ORIGIONAL ZIP... Thank You.

Disclaimer   
   The author assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this program.
While there should be no reason for harm to your system, the author can not 
be held responsible for any harm caused by this program directly or 
indirectly. USE THIS PROGRAM AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! The user assumes all 
responsibility for its use.



  MegaSearch Usage Instructions

  1.  MegaSearch can be run from a floppy drive or hard disk, provided that
it resides in a directory with all of the files in its origional ZIP.

 MegaSearch File List
	File Name      Description
	------------   ------------------------------------------------------
	MEGASRCH.EXE   The MegaSearch executable file. 
	TITLE.COM      User interface screen (a kludge just for this version)
	README         This file
	REGISTER.TXT   Registation/Donation information
	FUTURE.TXT     Possible future additions to MegaSrch


  2a. Running the MegaSearch program in Interactive Mode:
A. Just type MEGASRCH <Return>
B. At the user screen interface, type the text you wish to search for and
   press <Return>.
   * Note, at present (and in the unregistered version) the text search IS
	CASE SENSITIVE. 

2b. Running the MegaSearch program with command line parameters:
A. Type MEGASRCH [-?] [-C] [-E] [-I=Index_Path] [-S=Search_Text] <Return>
   all parameters are optional and may be entered in any order.
   -?  Short HELP screen
   -C  CONTINUOUS mode (no screen pauses)
   -E  Automatically EXIT after performing one search
   -I= INDEX file path spec 
   -S= SEARCH text

The -I=path parameter is used if the SIMIBM.IDX file is in a directory other 
  than the current directory from which you ran MegaSearch
The -S=search_text parameter will bypass the user input screen and 
  automatically search for the specified.
  note: at present this must be one word or characters NOT separated by 
	   spaces.

B. When -S=search_text is specified and the -E (auto exit) parameter is not
  specified, MegaSearch will first attempt to find your search text specified
  on the command line; upon completion you are put into interactive mode.


3. Limitations:
  MegaSearch currently only holds 150 matches in memory. This will be fixed
  if users support the program and feel a need to have over 150 matches
  accessable.
 

4. Examples:

  MEGASRCH -E -S=chemistry
    this will perform a search for 'chemisty' on the SIMIBM.IDX file
    and output it to screen, one screen at a time
    MegaSearch will exit after this one query
  
  MEGASRCH -C -E -S=sorting
    this will perform a search for 'sorting';
    output will be written to screen with out screen pauses
    MegaSearch will exit after this one query
  
  MEGASRCH -I=c:\netstuff\oakland   
    will run MegaSearch in interactive mode from a directory other than 
    where the SIMIBM.IDX file is located; 

  MEGASRCH -I=c:\netstuff\oakland -S=database
    will run MegaSearch from a directory other than where the SIMIBM.IDX
    file is located; it will automatically look for the text 'database'
    and upon completion of this task will assume interactive mode


FINAL NOTE:  I am sure there are things which I have both forgotten or
  left out on purpose. Please write me (preferably e-mail) with comments,
  suggestions or questions. 
  I will GLADLY expand this program IF I seem to be receieving adaquate
  support. I am a college student at Virginia Tech and I would really 
  appreciate a donation if you like this program.


