Re: Setup routine for new / returning users

[Harry Binswanger hb@xxxxxxxx]

> A skeleton for a handy basic setup routine: First copy all the necessary
> files (fixed editor.exe and additional files) to a program directory. Fix
> path in startup.int and settings.dfl, add login in autoexec.bat. All this
> should be accomplished with a robust freestanding program. You can add
> frills later.

Or: 1. create a directory (named, e.g., Xy), 2. copy all files to it.
The rest is frills. So there's no need for a setup program.
Adding the Xy directory to the path is a good idea, but not really
necessary. Changing autoexec.bat (more likely, autoexec.nt) is completely
unnecessary. The logon prompt is avoided by removing any LOGON command from
startup.int.
Xy will run with *no* accessory files whatsoever, so all you *really* eed
is Editor.exe.
What would be helpful for new users is a guide to optimizing and
customizing. I.e., the good things to have in the .kbd file, settings.dfl ,
startup.int. Maybe a video, like the one Robert made for converting NB Win
to Xy-familiar form.


Harry Binswanger
hb@xxxxxxxx