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                                   BUG   LIST


We'll close out this demonstration with a bug list of known DOS 2.0 problems
concerning Batch Files.  As we receive feedback, we'll update this list.

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DOS 2.0 -- Although the DOS manual implies that Batch File labels may be longer
than 8 characters, with only the first 8 significant, we have found that labels
larger than 8 characters are not referenced correctly.          14-aug-83

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DOS 2.0 -- Apparently when a command line involving piping is executed in a
Batch File, and ECHO is currently OFF, DOS turns ECHO ON.  The offending
command line that uncovered this problem was the following:

                dir %1 | sort /r /+14 >%1sidir.dir

(This is a pipe from the directory on diskette %1 to a reverse sort on the .ext
column, with results written to file sidir.dir on the %1 drive.) 20-aug-83

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                                From the Author


I hope that you find these utilities helpful.  These utilities, including their
assembly language source code, have been put into the public domain not only
for their own usefulness in allowing powerful interactive Batch Files to be
created for DOS 2.0 but also because I believe that there is an interest among
some PC users in seeing examples of assembly language programming and simple
system programming.  Even if you don't plan on writing code in assembly
language for the PC, a little paradigm knowledge may help to "de-mystify" DOS
and the applications software that interfaces to it.   If you find this type of
programming useful and would like to see more of it placed in the public
domain, please feel free to encourage this effort by donations in whatever
amount you feel is justified.  Ten dollars is suggested. Whether or not you
contribute, any feed-back you care to give on these programs will be gladly
received.  If you would like a reply, please leave space on your
correspondence.

An updated copy of these utilities is free to all requests accompanied by a
diskette and mailer with postage, or five dollars to cover costs of same.

I encourage the copying and distribution of this diskette, as long as no charge
is made above a reasonable charge for media and handling.


        Send all correspondence to:

                        Warren Craycroft

                        6236  Oakdale Ave.

                        Oakland,  CA  94605


Please keep this notice intact in all copies.


                        Bye!
    errorlevel = 255        if fname is not found

        errorlevel = 255, and
        CTRL BREAK is executed