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LlamaDos 1.12 : The first Post-Newton Command Line Interpreter:
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What's new in 1.12:
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If you're new to LlamaDOS, skip to the next heading.

1. Improved screen management
2. "cd\" now supported
3. Font now part of package. (Important: remove old Monaco font before downloading!)
4. Spell checker no longer butts in
5. Works properly on MessagePad 110
6. Can be used with Figgles Typomatica (try this: it works great!)
7. Proper disk init sound is now made on startup

Release Notes:
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While the Newton is a tremendous design, it lacks a feature found on
most computers: a command line interface for system management. 
Rather than invent a new interface for the Newton, LlamaDOS implements 
the worldÕs most widely used interface, with well over 40 million users: 
DOS. The developers at RegSoft have done their best to make sure that 
the quality and user friendliness of the DOS interface survived intact on 
the Newton in their new product, LlamaDOS 1.12.

With LlamaDOS, a user can traverse directories, look at files and the 
status of their system using the same commands they have used for years 
on PCÕs. Of course, not all commands are implemented: just a subset that 
will be used regularly. Any application can also be run directly from the 
command line.

The normal cost of the software is $195.00 US. However, a special 
limited time competitive upgrade of just $19.95 is being offered. To 
qualify, please specify the Newton OS you are upgrading from. Revenues 
will be used to produce enhanced versions of LlamaDOS. Look for the 
shareware copy on the networks, or order directly form:
    Don Vollum, RegSoft
	  PO Box 1894
		Portland, OR 97207

If you're on Compuserve, GO SWREG to register.

If you have a Visa or Mastercard handy, call 1 800 655-6398.

Commands Supported:
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A:        The A drive is the card
C:        The C drive is the internal store
chdir
chkdsk
cls
cd
dir      No args supported yet: use cd to go to directory first.
date
exit
help
mem
time
type      AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS only
ver
vol

None of these will in any way interfere with the normal operation
your Newton. You can also run any application from the command line
by typing its name in.

If a command you need is not on the list, send in the name of the 
command with your registration fee. 

Installation:
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Simple download LlamaDos to your Newton using the connection kit or other
download utility.

If you previously ran LlamaDOS 1.06, you must delete the old Monaco package,
by opening the Extras drawer, selecting Card, then Remove Software. Not doing
this could result in your Newton hanging in the download and requiring a reset.

Implementation Notes:
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1. Directories: Packages on the Newton are normally suffixed with the name
 of the company that create the application. Files are suffixed with the
 company name and optionally the package name. These names are used to 
implement the hierarchical file system that LlamaDOS uses.

2. Dictionary: LlamaDOS loads the names of commonly used DOS commands 
into your Newton's user dictionary. These names will remain until you do a
 reset. Certain words you may use in your commands may not be recognised
 at first by LlamaDOS: if you add them to your dictionary, they won't bother
 you again.

Why is LlamaDOS?
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LlamaDOS was originally developed as a showcase for the developers.
After we got it done, we found ourselves actually using it, because it
provides a number of functions not otherwise available on the Newton.
Try it out, you may find it similarly useful.

If you would like to contact us about your own development needs, you can 
reach us as follows:
   George Henne	    fax (416) 264-5888 Compuserve 74431,412 or gh@hookup.net
   Charles Vollum   moana@teleport.com
   Don Vollum         donv@teleport.com

LlamaDOS is named after the cuddly, doe-eyed mascot of the Newton 
Development team. The use of RegSoft as a company name does not imply
that RegSoft or its employees or agents in any way endorse
either party in the ongoing Ned verses Reg dispute.