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FILE_ID.DIZ Description (1994)
Version v1.9 by Richard Holler [CIS 73567,1547] Last Revision 05/17/94 This HTML file was prepared at the request of the ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals), but the information contained in it may be of value to any shareware author. FILE_ID.DIZ INFORMATION ----------------------- Basically, the FILE_ID.DIZ file is a straight ASCII text file, distributed inside your distribution archive file along with your program files, which contains a description of your program.
The remaining lines of text can be used to elaborate on the programs features, enhancements from the prior version, information concerning multi-file sets. Version 1.23 reduces the previous 4k memory requirements, and adds an enhanced graphical user interface. Attempting to "format" your FILE_ID.DIZ file (i.e line centering, right & left justification, etc) will also cause unexpected results, especially for BBS software which re-formats descriptions to other than 10line/45char.
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