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del [d:]<pattern> [[d:pattern] [d:pattern]....]
Scratches files from the specified drives. Up to 9
different patterns may be given, but only one is
required. Some examples are:
del arc - delete "arc" from default drive
del a:temp* b:temp* - delete all files from drive a:
or drive b: whose names start
with "temp"
First look at: GEOS 128 2.0
GEOS 128 2.0 by Berkeley Softworks is the latest version of the Graphic
Environment Operating System for the C128 and C128-D. It is a substantial
improvement over the original GEOS 128.
My copy of GEOS 128 2.0 was obtained as part of BSW's upgrade offer to
registered owners of previous versions of GEOS 128. There may be differences
in copies purchased from software vendors. My hardware consists of a C128,
1541, 1571, and 1581 drives, 1351 mouse, 1750 REU, Olivetti PR2300 printer,
and a 40-column color/80 column monochrome display.
What's in the box?
I was surprised to see that the GEOS 128 2.0 package was shipped without
a box. Inside a padded shipping envelope, the materials were simply in a
thick shrink-wrap material. I assume that packages purchased from vendors
will come in a box. The package contained the following materials:
: GEOS 2.0 User's Manual - This is identical to the later (no three-hole
punch) manual for GEOS 64 2.0
: GEOS 128 2.0 User's Manual Addendum - This 100+ page saddle-bound book
shows the differences between the 64 and 128 versions. You'll use it
in addition to the regular 2.0 User's Manual.
: GEOS 128 2.0 Manual Roadmap - A three page pamphlet showing how to use
the above two books.
: GEOS User's Manual Errata Information. A single sheet correcting
some errors in the above manuals, and supplying additional information.
: An ad for the LaserDirect printing service.
: An ad for geoWorld magazine.
: A Q-link subscription kit.
: An ad for Q-link.
: Product registration card.
and, of course,
: GEOS 128 2.0.
What's on the disks?
GEOS 128 2.0 is shipped on three `flippy' 5-1/4" diskettes. As with GEOS
64 2.0, there are two boot disks, one of which is intended for backup purposes,
and a variety of applications, desk accessories, and other GEOS necessities.
These include:
geoWrite 128 2.1, which is the same as the latest version of geoWrite Workshop
128. This is the top-of-the-line version.
geoSpell 128, a powerful spell-checker for geoWrite files, with a supplied
dictionary claimed to contain over 28,000 words, which can be used in
conjunction with user-created dictionaries. Words are added to the user
dictionary during spell checking.
geoMerge, a form-letter `mail merge' program for geoWrite files.
Text Grabber, a program to convert non-GEOS text files to geoWrite format.
Supported formats are: FleetSystem 4, PaperClip II, WordWriter 128, and two
`generic 128' formats.
Preference manager, Pad color manager, Alarm clock, Photo manager,
Text manager, note pad, and calculator desk accessories, which can be used
directly from the desktop, or while most applications are running.
geoLaser, for printing geoWrite files on an Apple LaserWriter printer.
geoPaint 128, a much-improved version.
Input drivers for Joystick, and two 1351 mouse drivers. Note that 64 and 128
input drivers are not interchangeable, as they load at different addresses.
Over 60 print drivers, including new Double-Strike, Quad Strike, and reduced
size drivers for some printers.
The Paint Drivers application, which allows you to print GEOS files to disk
as geoPaint files for further manipulation.
Seven conventional fonts, and four special fonts for the Apple LaserWriter
laser printer, to be used in conjunction with the geoLaser application.
A group of non-interactive `demos' for geoFile, Fontpack plus, geoPublish,
Deskpack plus, and geoCalc. These programs various features of these programs.
geoPublish seems particularly out of place, since BSW has apparently dropped
plans to produce an 80-column capable geoPublish 128.