Some useful utilities
| Download | Description |
|---|---|
| WebFtp WebFtp notes | Provides a very fast and safe way of uploading files to a remote machine using FTP. Typically used to keep a Web site uptodate. Primed with the correct information, it will automatically keep upto three different web locations (development, demo and live) in synch with local files. Works 10x faster than DreamWeaver's upload utility, and does not reset the date/time stamp on files! |
| Screen sizer | Creates an empty form with radio buttons allowing it to be set to the standard screen sizes. Useful for designing web pages for smaller monitors. |
A collection of command-line utilities which perform vital or useful functions.
They are all called from the command line.
Entering the command name followed by /? will give a brief description followed by a list of parameters.
You should copy the files you want to a separate folder - e.g. C:\DosUts. You will then need to add
this folder to the system path the System utility found within Control Panel:
| Download | Description |
|---|---|
| CopyTree | Same as XCOPY but not subject to memory limitations |
| DDD | Directory listing. Same as DIR with many additional features Particularly useful is /f, which summarises the contents of the subfolders in the target folder |
| DLD | Deletes files. Same as DEL, but displays files to be deleted and awaits confirmation |
| FFF | Finds F-f-f-fouled-up Files As DDD but reads all the bytes in each file, thus verifying its integrity Useful for verifying a CD after creation - especially if you are about to delete the files from your hard drive! |
| df | Similar to Unix "df" - lists mounted volumes |
| DkZip | As PkZip, without copyright restrictions Only -r and -p parameters supported |
| DkUnzip | As PkUnzip, without copyright restrictions Only -d -o and -v parameters supported |
| Grep | Similar to Unix Grep. Use Grep ? for help |
| lcfn | Converts file names to lower case - takes wild cards |
| MZLF | Makes a zero-length file with given name |
| TimeUp tu |
Displays time system last booted, and how long it has been running This relies on system clock, which wraps round after ~40 days |
| WinErr | Displays the text of a Windows error, given the number as parameter |