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LINK.COM and LN.EXE

Version 1.1 · Oliver Fromme

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Description

LINK.COM and LN.EXE allow you to create Unix-style symbolic links to EXE and COM files. Copyrighted freeware.

Technical details

File
linkln11.zip
Size
24.4 KB
Format
.zip
Year
1994
Added to S.U.P.E.R.
1998-11-16
Files inside
5
Author
Oliver Fromme
Path
anonftp/pub/linkln11.zip

How to install it

What to send to the palmtop saves 27.5 KB

These are the files you need. You can send them from the package contents below.

  • LN.EXE → A:\SOFT programa de DOS 13.5 KB
  • LINK.COM → A:\SOFT programa de DOS 476 B

No need to put LN.DOC, HISTORY.DOC, REGISTER.DOC: they are manuals, source code or supporting material. Read them here and save 27.5 KB on a 1 MB disk.

Steps
  1. Copy LN.EXE, LINK.COM to A:\SOFT. They are DOS programs: run them from the DOS icon, or add A:\SOFT to the PATH in C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT to call them by name.

Derived from the package contents and the 200LX conventions. It installs to A: on purpose: C: is a RAM disk and every byte there is memory taken from the system.

The author's instructions
- Installation
 - Using LN
 - Options
 - Trouble Shooting
 - Advanced Hints
 - Technical Information
 - Credits


LICENSE & DISCLAIMER
For personal use:  This program is freeware for private use, i.e. you may
use, copy and distribute it freely, as long as no money is charged for it.
If you really like my software, how about sending me a beautiful postcard?

For use in a business, commercial, government or institutional environment
you have to register the software and obtain a license.  Please refer to
REGISTER.DOC for details.  You can also obtain the complete source code of
LINK.COM and LN.EXE, see REGISTER.DOC.

Do not modify, disassemble, reengineer, or otherwise misuse this program.
Always distribute the whole original package containing the following files:
   LINK.COM       - the LINK TSR which enables you to use links.
   LN.EXE         - use this to create, remove and maintain links.
   LN.DOC         - the English manual.
   REGISTER.DOC   - how to register.
Note that you need not register this software if you're using it on your own
private computer (nevertheless you can also register it as a private person).
You must register it if you are using it in a business, commercial,
government or institutional environment.

If you want to bundle this software with any other software and/or hardware,
you'll need the explicit permission of the author (Oliver Fromme).

You are using this software at your own risk.  The author is not liable for
any damage or loss which may result directly or indirectly from the use of
this software.  If you don't accept this policy, then do not use this
software.

All product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.  The names are used in this manual
…

Literal excerpt from LN.DOC, exactly as it came in the package.

Send to my palmtop

The palmtop must be waiting before you press the button, or the transfer will fail. It is the palmtop that announces it is ready, not the other way round.

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