File Maven (tm) 3.5a
                    Copyright (C) 1992-1998 Kent Briggs
                             Briggs Softworks


Introduction
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maven (MAY vin) n.  expert or connoisseur, devotee.

File Maven is an advanced DOS file manager with high speed PC-to-PC file
transfers via cable.  The user interface features a dual directory display
with pull-down menus, mouse support, hot keys, 50-line video support, and a
choice of 10 pre-defined color schemes.  In addition to the usual copy, move,
and delete commands found in ordinary file managers, File Maven gives you
these powerful features:

*  LapLink(tm)-style file transfers with 32-bit CRC error checking
   *  3-wire and 7-wire null-modem serial link support
   *  4-bit and 8-bit parallel link support
*  ZIP/LHA/ARJ compressed file support
*  Built-in ASCII/hex file viewer with junk filter and search feature
*  Built-in text editor for small batch files
*  File search (by name and/or contents), split/join, date stamping
*  Blowfish encryption and secure file wipe
*  Complete on-line documentation in context sensitive, hypertext help system
*  Directory Maven compatible tree scanning and quick directory changer

(LapLink is a trademark of Traveling Software)


License Agreement
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File Maven is copyrighted software distributed as freeware. There are
no fees for continued use and users are encouraged to copy and share it
with friends and business associates.


Disclaimer
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This software is provided as is and without warranty.  The author assumes no
liability for damages, either direct or consequential, which may result from
the use of this product.