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DOS command to combine or merge text files (Users)

posted by ron  , Australia, 27.08.2012, 08:14

> But you can sort the directory by using your Norton DirSrt utility
> (possibly might be named DS for short). Sort first, then copy. Piece o'
> cake.... (But only use DS on FAT16 or FAT12 disks / no long filenames!)

That is good advice.

> Also be aware that if you have lots of individual files, the destination
> file could grow very big. Most DOS 16-bit text editors / word processors
> have a memory limit (after all, they must fit into less than 640kb) and
> might not be able to handle a really-large file.

I guess it depends on how you expect to access the destination file(s).
There are some DOS word processors that can handle large (1 MB+) text files,
and there may well be DOS text readers that can do the same (it should be
relatively easy to write one if necessary).

Alternatively, convert the destination text file into an .HTM file and use
a browser with its search ability to find stuff.

Complete thread:

• DOS command to combine or merge text files - CluelessInSeattl, 26.08.2012, 19:13
  • DOS command to combine or merge text files - ron, 27.08.2012, 00:32
    • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Doug, 27.08.2012, 07:01
      • DOS command to combine or merge text files - ron, 27.08.2012, 08:14
      • DOS command to combine or merge text files - bretjohn, 27.08.2012, 17:40
        • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Rugxulo, 27.08.2012, 20:44
          • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Arjay, 27.08.2012, 21:29
            • DOS command to combine or merge text files - CluelessInSeattl, 28.08.2012, 18:12
              • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Arjay, 28.08.2012, 22:53