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                           CHAIN : File Chain Program
                           Version 2.17, 25 May 1989
                                  SMG Software

                           (C) Copyright 1986,1989 by
                               Steven Georgiades
                              All Rights Reserved
 

    
         This program enables the user to easily determine which clusters a 
    specified file occupies.  The first cluster on every disk is considered 
    to be #2 (Don't blame me!  That's the way DOS defines it!).  If a  file 
    occupies  a  number of contiguous clusters,  this program will not list 
    each one seperately, but will list them as a range.  


    Command Format:

         CHAIN [d:][path]filename[.ext]


    Examples:

         CHAIN SAMPLE.BAK  (Will  tell  what  clusters  belong  to the file 
                            SAMPLE.BAK on the current drive in the  current 
                            sub-directory) 

         CHAIN A:TEMP      (Will tell what clusters belong to the file TEMP 
                            on  the  currently  selected  sub-directory  of 
                            drive A) 
    
         CHAIN \FRED       (Will tell what clusters belong to the file FRED 
                            in the root directory of the current drive) 



    Revision History:


         Version 2.00        First Released Version

         Version 2.14        Fixed some minor bugs

         Version 2.15        Fixed bug that would cause erroneous results
                             on an AT with a 30 Meg Hard Disk

         Version 2.16        Added Usage Message

         Version 2.17        Fixed bug that caused all subdirectories
                             to be reported as having zero clusters.
                             CHAIN now reports only the physical size
                             of a subdirectory and the logical size
                             and waste report is suppressed. A message
                             also informs the user that the filespec
                             belongs to a subdirectory.
                             Fix by David Gwillim  28 May 1989.

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         This software is hereby released into the public domain,  and  may 
    therefore  be  freely  copied  and  distributed  within  the  following 
    restrictions: 

         1).  It is distributed in its original, unmodified form, including 
              source code and documentation.

         2).  No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution.

         3).  The program may not be included with other goods or  services 
              supplied  for  a  fee,  unless written permission to do so is 
              obtained in advance from the author.  

    This program is provided AS  IS  without  any  warranty,  expressed  or 
    implied,  including  but  not  limited  to  fitfulness for a particular 
    purpose.  
    
         If  you have any questions or comments about this or any other SMG 
    program, write to me at the following address: 

                Steven M. Georgiades
                SMG Software
                701-H South Hayward Street
                Anaheim, CA  92804

    
    If you are using this program and find it of value,  your  contribution 
    in  any  amount  ($5.00  suggested)  will be greatly appreciated.  Make 
    checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades.  
                Thank you.
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