Note:  DMP is copyright 1993 by Otto Chrons,  DMP Shell is
copyright 1994 by Ben Stokes

      DMP Shell  --  The Next Revolution in DMP Shells
              DMP Shell    c1994 By Ben Stokes


Section I:  Introduction
     I wrote this program with the intent of providing a
satisfactory interface for Otto Chrons' wonderful music
player.  I really enjoyed listening to the sound files, but
I really hated having to type in the name of the files I
wanted to play.  I thought it was quite logical to take
advantage of DMP's ability to accept a list of files to play
in a text file as an argument, and incorporate it into a
file/directory program along with configuration for various
command line options.
     This is really my first programming project I have ever
really put some time into.  It took quite a few hours to
figure out how to accomplish certain concepts (like linked
lists, etc.), and especially to debug, but I think it was
worth it.  Please look at the accompanying documentation
file for one of many ways to send me mail or a comment, get
the source code, and send me much needed feedback.


Section II:  DMP
     The actual DMP (Dual Module Player) program is "a
standalone module  player with  which  you can play STM,
S3M, 669, FAR and MTM files as well  as Amiga modules (MOD
or NST).  DMP is cardware so you  can freely distribute  it
and I hope you did, as long as you include this help file
with the executable."
     You can find the actual DMP executable in many
different locations on computer bulletin boards, shareware
exchanges, etc.  For more information, see  Appendix I:
Contacting the Author/ Versions of DMP.


Section III:  DMP Shell Usage
     DMP Shell is generally self explanatory.  In the main menu
or at the configure menu, you can press F1 and get what help
you need.
--->Command Line:  DS.EXE [mask]
    In using the command line with the optional mask directrive,
simply specify the files that you would like displayed.  Examples
are *.* (default), *.MOD, *.669, A*.*
    Give this program to anyone who is at all interested!  It is
cardware (send me a postcard).
    I would like to thank the makers of the SPAWNO functions. 
Without those functions, I would never have had enough memory to
run DMP and return to the DMP Shell.


Section IV:  DMP Shell Tips/ Tricks
ú    In the configuration menu, under the last option, path
  to DMP, you can also specify additional command line options
  for when you execute DMP.  A good use of this is DMP's
  ability to execute a program immediately upon execution.
ú    Try Pressing the F1 key at any main screen to obtain
  help.
ú    You can pass a file mask as a parameter.  Try it.


Appendix I:  Contacting the Author/ Versions of DMP
By mail:
     Otto Chrons
     Pyydyspolku 5
     FIN-36200 Kangasala
     FINLAND

InterNet:
     c142092@cc.tut.fi (fastest method to contact)

Newest version is always available at:
     R.A. LAW         +358-37-49007    24h
     ftp.uwp.edu      /pub/msdos/modplayers
     ftp.wustl.edu    /pub/msdos_uploads/sounds


Appendix II:  Contacting the Author / Versions of DMP Shell
By mail:
     Ben Stokes
     215 Nutley St.
     Ashland, OR, 97520

InterNet:
     MoiioM@AOL.com

                              
                              
Note:  DMP Shell is Card Ware - Distribue it, but send me a card!