README for Gram's Commander v3.3
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Please read the various .DOC files for full details about gc3.3. The
gc3 UNIX manual entry is very terse and really just refers to the doc
files as well. The INSTALL.DOC file tells you how to compile and
install gc3. The LEGAL.DOC file specifies our respective legal rights.
The USER.DOC file describes gc3 from a user's perspective, as well
as giving an overview of gc3's behaviour when used with the default
script file `gc3.key'. The PROG.DOC describes the GCScript language
used by gc3.

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WHAT IS GC3?
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gc3 is a window-based file manager program for DOS and UNIX. It
is very flexible due to the use of a script language. In fact, gc3
is really an interpreter for GCScript which also displays the
contents of two directories in two windows on the screen. Functions
written in the script are assigned to keys, and can be used to do
useful things like marking a set of files, applying an operation
to a set of marked files, and so on. Easy access to the command
shell is provided so that you do not need to quit gc3 to execute
a normal shell command. gc3 is very useful for file maintenance
operations, and for DOS users who are new to UNIX but are familiar
with programs like Norton Commander, gc3 should be a treat.

If you have problems compiling gc3, or you notice bugs, please mail me
a report to gram@aztec.co.za. I will do my best to deal with these
as they are reported. If you can fix a bug and send me a patch, even 
better. When reporting problems, please specify your hardware, operating
system, and compiler, as well as any errors or warnings reported by the
compiler. Also, please send a copy of the `site.def' file that is created
by gcconfig during installation. The latest sources of gc3 are kept on
ftp.cs.uct.ac.za in the directory pub/misc/gc.

Enjoy!
Gram (Graham Wheeler)

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OBTAINING THE LATEST VERSION

The following site should have the latest version of gc3:

	ftp.cs.uct.ac.za	Computer Science Dept, Univ. of Cape Town

This site is in South Africa. If you are the moderator of a site
in some other country and would be prepared to archive gc3 on your
site, then let me know and I'll add you to the list. You will also
be added to a mailing list announcing new releases. This is 
desirable, as there are only two `public' links between South Africa
and the continental USA, and none to Europe, so ftp to these sites can
be s-l-o-w.


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REGISTRATION

Note that GC is shareware. If you keep using it you should pay for it.
The USER.DOC and PROG.DOC files are only available to registered users.
However, GC contains extensive on-line help, which should be sufficient
to get most people started. If you have ever used the Norton Commander,
you should find GC quite similar.

Details about registration can be found in LEGAL.DOC.


