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DOS command to combine or merge text files (Users)

posted by Arjay, 28.08.2012, 22:53

> I'm back in business,
Good!

> albeit it rather awkwardly so.
> I'm having trouble reading the screen on this old monitor at this distance,
I remembered there were a few MS-DOS ZOOM applications back in the day. One it seems was called ZOOMTEXT, the demo of which is certainly still available from this mirror of Simtel: Simtel - MS-DOS accessibility utils see zoomtext.zip and zoomshar.zip both of which are shareware. Sadly there isn't an index.html file for that directory or on other mirrors but might be worth while browsing through. Sorry I don't have time right now.

From what you have written I realised that you are visually impaired. I have a few acquaintances who are fully registered blind various associated complications and are able to continue with their interests, so don't give up!

Are you also aware that Freedom Scientific's "Jaws for DOS" is now freeware? It is available via their Additional JAWS for Windows Downloads page However to help: this is the direct download link for the DOS version of Jaws - I would also highly recommend checking out Jaws for Windows - it is not cheap but I would hope that you will be able to get some assistance in purchasing it from some organisation. Here in the UK were are very lucky to have the RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) who continue to put out ground breaking work. They have a dedicated RNIB technology page with how to guides that may be helpful. They also publish a Access IT magazine. Obviously more focused now on Windows, but useful to know that information/help exists and available to you.


> Do you think it would be inappropriate to post a message in this forum
> asking if anyone has an old laptop that they no longer use?
I don't believe anyone will mind. However I would instead suggest putting out a message on your local Freecycle, gumtree, craigslist - however I would recommend using another email account as well as the good you may get spam, various silly messages etc. However it will be worthwhile as there are many kind people out there. I'm sure if you give a highlevel explaination of your situation in your ask that someone will happily give you a laptop, and may even offer to set it up etc.

> It's giving me a new sense of meaning and purpose in the declining years
> of my life.
Glad to hear. Fortunately the DOS world is frequented by many good people.

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