EDIT.DOC -- Changes from V4(51) to V5(51)
October 1981






























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EDIT.DOC -- Changes from V4(51) to V5(51)
October 1981



1.0  SUMMARY

EDIT is a line-oriented editor which is used to create and  edit  text
files.   It  resembles  the TOPS-10 editor SOS in function and command
structure.

EDIT version 5(51) runs on TOPS-20 Release 5.

EDIT does not depend on any other software during its execution.

EDIT is documented in the DECSYSTEM-20 Edit User's Guide.



2.0  EXTERNAL CHANGES

New command EK exists, which removes line sequence  numbers  and  also
page marks (form feeds).  This is very similar to EU, but is even more
complete.

Line sequence files now have byte sizes of 36 bits.  This was done  to
make the EXEC APPEND command work correctly.



3.0  KNOWN BUGS AND DEFICIENCIES

None.



4.0  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


4.1  Files Needed to Run EDIT

EDIT consists of one file, EDIT.EXE.

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4.2  Instructions for Loading and Installing EDIT

Mount the tape labeled  Installation  Tape  on  MTA0:   and  type  the
following commands:

     SKIP MTA0:5 FILES
     R DUMPER
     TAPE MTA0:
     REWIND
     DENSITY 1600-BPI
     SKIP 1
     RESTORE <*>EDIT.EXE (TO) SYS:*.*.-1
     REWIND


4.3  Files Needed to Build EDIT

EDIT is built from the following files:

     EDIT.MAC

In addition, the following files must be in SYS:

     MONSYM.UNV


4.4 Instructions for Building EDIT

Mount the tape labeled  Distribution  Tape  on  MTA0:   and  type  the
following commands:

     R DUMPER
     TAPE MTA0:
     REWIND
     DENSITY 1600-BPI
     SKIP 1
     RESTORE <*>*.*.* (TO) <self>*.*.*
     REWIND
     ^C
     SUBMIT EDIT.CTL/TIME/UNIQ:0/REST

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5.0  INTERNAL CHANGES

Refer to EDIT.TCO for detailed information about changes.



6.0  SUGGESTIONS

None.



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