OS/ASSIST for DOS   Version 1.10                   by Oasis Sunrise Software
Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 Oasis Sunrise Software

OS/ASSIST for DOS is a collection of DOS command line utilities designed to
increase the productivity of both the novice and expert computer user.

Installation
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  To install OS/ASSIST, follow the steps below.

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  If installing from an installation diskette:
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  1. Insert the OS/ASSIST installation disk into the appropriate drive.

  2. From the DOS command line prompt,  type in A:INSTALL.  If using the  B
     drive, substitute A: with B:.

  3. Follow  the  directions  for  installing  the  software.  The  install
     program  will  copy  all  needed  files  to  your  system and make the
     required modifications to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

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  If performing a manual installation:
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  1. Create a directory to hold the OS/ASSIST utilities.   

     From the DOS command line prompt, type in MD C:\OSASSIST.

  2. Change the current directory to that of the OS/ASSIST directory.  

     From the DOS prompt, type in CD C:\OSASSIST.

  3. Copy all of the OS/ASSIST files to the OS/ASSIST directory from all of
     the installation diskettes.

     From the DOS prompt, type in COPY A:*.* C:\OSASSIST.

  4. Extract the utility files from the self extracting archive file.

     From the DOS prompt, type in ASSIST.EXE.

  5. Extract the help files from the self extracting archive file.

     From the DOS prompt, type in OSHELP.EXE.

  6. Modify  the DOS  PATH statement  in your  AUTOEXEC.BAT file to include
     the OS/ASSIST directory.  For example, if your current PATH  statement
     is:

                 PATH=C:\;C:\DOS

     you would modify it to look as follows:

                 PATH=C:\;C:\DOS;C:\OSASSIST

  7. Add * one * of the following statements to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

                 SET OSASSIST=NOVICE

                       (or)

                 SET OSASSIST=EXPERT

     For more information  on the effects  of this statement,  refer to the
     OS/ASSIST manual.


Printing the Manual
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  If you would like a hardcopy of the manual, change the current  directory
  to the directory containing the OS/ASSIST utilities and type the command:

                OSMANUAL.BAT

Online Manual
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  Included  with  the  OS/ASSIST  utilities  is  an  online  help facility.
  Contained in  the help  facility is  the user  manual, a  troubleshooting
  guide,  and  helpful  hints.   To  access  the  help  facility  once  the
  utilities have been installed, type the following:

                OSASSIST.EXE


Registration Information
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  Note that this  is a shareware  product.  As  such, you may  use it on  a
  trial basis  for thirty  days.   After that  time, the  program should be
  registered if you intend  to continue its use.   The registration fee  is
  $14.95 for which you will  receive the latest version plus  free upgrades
  for one year.  The fee is payable to:

            Oasis Sunrise Software
            228 Peachtree Hollow Ct
            Sandy Springs, GA  30328

  Be  sure  to  specify  your  name,  address,  and  where you obtained the
  utilities when registering.  Also specify  3.5" or 5.25" disk.  An  order
  form has been included for your convenience in the file ORDERFRM.TXT.

  Address  any  comments  to  the  above  address  or  email  to CompuServe
  (70363,2550) or Prodigy (RTNV69A).

  For  information   on  site   licenses,  refer   to  the   Licensing  and
  Registration section of the manual.
