DM Latest Release Notes

DM Version 2.2

This file is going to contain a list of ongoing changes to DM.

04-11-87
First release of version 2.2. This version uses direct video I/O in
some areas and updates the screen several times faster than older
versions. Several minor improvements to the VIEW command including
the ability to view READ-ONLY files.

The direct video I/O is a major change. If there are and new bugs,
please let me know.

DM Version 2.3

05-07-87
More direct video I/O. Full screen HELP menus.

06-14-87
Fixed minor bugs and made minor improvements.

06-21-87
Added feature to copy or move files to a new name.

06-23-87
Added feature to Read/Set disk volume label.
Added feature to show number of subdirectories available
in current subdirectory.

06-28-87
Added BATCH EXECUTE MARKED FILES feature. Allows ARCing of
all marked files.

DM Version 2.4
07-11-87
Added batch execute with F4 key. Allow Save and Load of AUTORUN
commands. See F8 menu.

08-05-87
Added feature to automatically load Programmable and AutoRun commands
upon entrance to any directory with a file named DM.OVL. What you
do is edit you commands and save them (F8 option 5) under the
name DM.OVL. Upon entering a directory, if DM finds DM.OVL, it is
automatically loaded. Help screens are updated to reflect the new commands.

08-10-87
Clean up internally. Discovered -K compiler directive that shaved 5k
off DM. Eliminated attribute toggle.

09-07-97
Added optional VEIW external command. If you don't like DM's internal
VIEW you can configure to run you favorite view or edit program.
Also DM.OVL default can be changed to a new name.

09-17-87
Fixed miscelanous bugs including a rare one that causes DM to lock
up when executing an external program.