CompuServe Thread

#Applications Cat.

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#21274From: Angus RobertsonMar 29, 1988 7:31 AM
Hi Jamie, Trying to find subject catalog in various DL's and haven't been What is best method of finding a particular file? Thanks, Angus Robertson
#21285From: Steve McCall [ADESK]Mar 29, 1988 1:19 PM
There are a couple different ways, Angus: 1) In each DL there is a file called BRO-#.ARC (#= number of the DL) which is a "browse" (list/description) of all the files in that DL. To read this "binary" file, you must download it and de-compress it with an un-arcing utility such as PKXARC, found in DL5 (download PKX34A.COM). 2) In DL9 is a file called "BROWSE.COM" which is a browse of all files in all DLs. This binary file must be downloaded, and is de-compressed simply by typing its name (it is a "self-extracting" file). 3) While in a DL, you can browse using a keyword related to the desired file. For example, if you were looking for help files, you would enter "BRO /KEY HELP" =SM=