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D      A     T    A   M  A N  3.0
By enCOM SYSware
Doc Build 1.8


I      N     T     R    O    D   U   C  T  I O N
DataMan is a data manipulation utility that can move files to and from a specified 
location. It can be manipulated through a network, removable drives, mapped 
drives, shared drives, floppy, or local drives. Its mainly for people who wish to look 
for certain files on a system and dump them anywhere wished. Also you can use it to 
peer into a system, and search for those files.
DataMan has SMARTIntelli (SI iScript) built in for automatic configuration and 
quick files searches. This technology cuts time in half and gets the job done in client 
machine roll outs or home use machines if needed. SMARTIntelli remembers most 
of the last things done and also processes the search faster. iScript was used before 
in other products of enCOM SYSware such as Master Control Panel and PAPbase.
Ever back up your hard disc drive? Of course! The process of going through the drive 
and figuring out whats good and whats bad- or not needed is the hard part. For 
example: Lets say you have a 6 Gigabyte HDD (Hard disc drive) and you needed 
only to save any Microsoft Word documents, some .GIF (Graphics Interchange 
Format) files, text files, and maybe some Microsoft Excel Spread sheets. You can 
easily clone the drive to another, but you still will have to search the drive, traverse 
through directories, or maybe do painstakingly copy and paste methods in Windows 
Explorer to get those files you only need. Somehow, you wish this process could be 
easier! DataMan, on the other hand, can take care of this problem. It can search for 
certain files ending with specified extensions and manipulate those files if needed.
DataMans operation is quite simple, you can either run the program, configure it if 
needed, and upon exiting, DataMan will save any changes made since the last. 
DataMan can find those files that you only need. DataMan has hardly any user 
interaction, however, you can do so if desired. The configuration is quite easy for 
DataMan, and if you ever need help, and online help is included.
DataMan supports up to various types of formats to backup. These extension formats 
can range from Lotus 1-2-3 to Windows. All you do is plug in what extensions to look 
for and the directories to put them in and DataMan takes over.
DataMan works like this: After configuring DataMans ES/EDS (extension and 
directory extension specifiers) it will search all files that end in the extension you 
specify. It will also create directories relating to those extensions. For example, if 
you specify *.DOC and WORD as the ES/EDS, it will search all files that end in .DOC 
and put them in a directory named WORD under the destination 
directory/computername directory.
This is the first appearance of DataMan. Hopefully DataMan will help you out and 
others. If so, revisions with greater features will be produced. 






R      E     Q     U    I    R   E   M  E  N T S
DataMans operation does not require a supersystem to operate off of- but of course 
more features a computer has, the faster DataMan will run.
Here is a list of the least main requirements for DataMan to operate in the least 
featured system environment conditions:
You must have at least: 
? Machines with a 80386 CPU running at 33MHz
? Windows 3.x or above or NT 3.x or above
? 4 MB RAM (standard)
? 10 MB HDD (Hard disc Drive) minimum
? 1.44 MB 3  Floppy (for installation)
? Optional Mouse
? VGA Monitor (for viewing)
? Some very basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. This means you 
already know how to create a shortcut, copy files, use the GUI (Graphical User 
Interface), and now how to operate other commands if needed.
? For Networks: Some basic knowledge in the network and functionality.




I       N      S     T    A     L     L    A   T  I O N
Installation of DataMan is quite easy. DataMan was made for portability. This means 
you can take DataMan with you to various sites or locations to get data transferred 
or backup up. DataMans portability and size of program is what makes DataMan a 
great product!
To install DataMan onto a machine, simply follow the following optional procedures 
below:
1. If DataMan is on a floppy, simply place floppy into 3- floppy drive. At a DOS 
prompt, File Manager, or My Computer- simply copy DataMan to a specified 
directory that you choose.
2. If DataMan is on a Server, simply create a shortcut or program item for it. Or you 
can use it in a login script. You can run it from a client machine.

After DataMan has been copied, you can run DataMan to get the DATAMAN.INI 
started, which will be created in the Windows directory. For best results- and one 
time usage, you can configure DATAMAN.INI one time and use it permanantly!

NOTE:
If you are transferring DataMan, make sure that the DATAMAN.INI file is always with 
the program itself. You can put DataMan anywhere on a drive (except for read only- 
like CD-ROMs). Not doing so will cause DataMan to create another DATAMAN.INI. in 
the directory it resides. If you created and customized a configuration already, you 
can use that for DataMans operation.










O	P       E      R     A    T   I  O N

Operation in DataMan is easy as well. Please follow instructions below to full 
operation and questions answered. For best performance, make sure no other 
program is running.
Simply run DataMan. The user interface should appear.
Since this is a first time operation of DataMan, it will not be configured. DataMan 
uses the means of a .INI (initialization/configuration file).  The name of the 
configuration file DataMan uses is DATAMAN.INI. You can find this file in the same 
directory that DataMan is in after it runs. The reason why DataMan does not use the  
registry for configuration is because of compatibility of older versions of Microsoft 
Windows and NT. This also keeps additional unwanted registry data from building up 
on a system. Another reason is because the user operating DataMan can configure 
the DATAMAN.INI file and then use it on other systems.
Once the configuration file is created and customized to your needs, the 
configuration file can be pretty much permanent. See Customized Configuration in 
this instruction manual for customized configuration. There is also online help in case 
you need to briefly run over the configurations.
When DataMan runs, you can see the interface. See below:

                                                (This is DataMan!)

There are four tabs- Backup, Restore, Configure, and About. These tabs make it easy 
to navigate through DataMan.

Explanation of DataMans interface
The BACKUP tab enables end users to transfer files to a specific location.
In the Source drive, you can select the drive in which you wish to get the files from.
In the Destination Drive and Directory folders (to right) is where the files will be 
transferred.
In the Source File Location listview, when a search is performed, the files gathered 
will be listed here. The whole drive is searched.
The view box for custom extensions shows an extension or a filename on the drive to 
be searched. Any instances, will be added to the Source File Location list.
The caption that reads File(s) found will have the amount of files given. Also a 
message box will appear reporting the amount of files after searching (if NoNag 
mode is off- more later).
To start transferring after configuring your file specs, simply press Search & Copy 
button (under Source File Location). DataMan will gather all file specs that have been 
configured and search the selected the drive. It will then store them into the 
destination directory and also directory you have chosen for those file types.

  A word on destination directories-
  When DataMan starts, it first reads the DATAMAN.INI file to determine if you gave  
DataMan a computer name. If you did not specify, DataMan will detect the computer 
name in the operating system. If there are no names that can be detected, DataMan 
will detect the user name logged onto. If DataMan cannot detect that, DataMan 
assigns the computer name to a random computer name. The computer name is a 
name in which identifies you on the network to other people. It can also identify a 
specific unique computer. You do not have to be on a network to specify a computer 
name. You can configure this under Network settings under Control Panel. If you do 
not have any network components installed on the system, edit the DATAMAN.INI 
and enter a computer name under the AgentID key, otherwise DataMan will enter a 
random computer name in the key value upon exit. This value will be used until you 
decide to change the name or take the whole value out.
After DataMan gets the computer name, the destination directory will have the 
computer name attached to it for the destination of files. This helps identify the 
system being backup in case of network use. For example:
You have two hard drives  C: and D:. You set the source to be C: (to search files 
on) and the destination drive and directory to be D:\DATAPOOL. DataMan gets the 
computer name and appends the name to the destination directory. The ending 
result will be D:\DATAPOOL\computername\. Where computer name is the name of 
the computer DataMan retrieved or you assigned. Of course, you can assign any 
name you want to if needed.  
Lets then say you configured the ES/EDS 1 for *.DOC with the destination directory 
name to WORD. When DataMan runs across certain formats, another directory will 
be assigned. This directory will be the directory name you assigned for the *.DOC in 
the ES1. The destination will now be:
D:\DATAPOOL\COMPUTERNAME\WORD\all files that end in *.DOC
This keeps all formats synchronized and organized. When a certain format is 
reached, it will determine the extension and place another folder (or directory) in the 
final stages of transfer. For example using the one above- if a Word file is reached, 
a folder called \Word will be created to signify that all documents and some related 
Word files will be transferred there. The ending transfer destination will now be: 
D:\DATAPOOL\computername\Word\ All Word document files will be placed at this 
location. You can configure the directory assignments. You saw the words ES and 
EDS floating around. ES means Extension Specifier. Extension Specifiers are a value 
that holds your configured value of a file extension. For example *.DOC will be an 
example. In the Config tab you can configure your own extensions to look for. EDS 
means Extension Directory Specifier. When configuring the ES, you have to give 
them a name of a directory that relates to that extension. In the example above, you 
saw how the name WORD was used to tell DataMan: Hey! Find all files that end in 
*.DOC and throw them into a directory called Word in the destination directory!. If 
this sounds all to confusing, try using the configuration in DataMan, its an easy 3 
steps!
The RESTORE tab can enable end users to restore those files into a preset 
destination directory. Within this directory, the files stored under the source directory 
will be transferred to this location. You simply double-click on the source directory 
and start restore. After that all those files under that directory will be transferred. 

The location drive is where the files where last transferred.

The directory location is where the files where transferred to. Simply select the 
directory. From the example above, you would pick D: for the location drive and 
select \DATAPOOL\computername for the destination. Since all files are located 
within the computername directory, thats where DataMan will get the files from. 
Selecting the computername directory will also separate from others that may be in 
the directory below. Notice above to select a directory you must double click on it to 
go inside of it, from there anything under that directory will be transferred.

The restore destination and directory location is where the files will be restored. For 
example, say you choose C:\MY DOCUMENTS. DataMan will transfer the files to that 
directory.








D     A   T A MA N      O   P   E R  A T ION
The quick way
To operate DataMan is quite easy, but you may have to configure DataMan for 
automation. Please see CUSTOM CONFIGURATION IN DATAMAN to get an idea of 
custom configs
After all those custom configs are done, you can easy press the Perform Search or 
Search and Copy button

(DataMan searching for files- NoNag disabled mode)
In this example, DataMan is searching for files. DataMan uses extension specifiers 
and extension directory specifers to find files and copy them over to the location. You 
can configure up to 50 ES ans EDS. The extension specifiers are the extensions of 
files you wish to find (i.e- *.doc, *.txt, etc) and the extension directory specifers are 
the location in which they can be transferred to. For example, if DataMan read an ES 
as *.DOC and an EDS as word (without the \ before it) it will search the selected 
drive and copy all .DOC files over to the x:\dest- directory\computername\word 
directory. Pretty groovy eh?
Even better! If CompuLog is enabled, there will be a log file generated in the x:\dest 
directory called FILELIST.LOG that tracks all DataMans movements and progress.

If a copy was to be performed, whether automatic or manual, an ERRORS.LOG will 
be created in the same directory. This file generates errors- in case the same file was 
to be found somewhere else. This protects you, because if there where another file 
somewhere else but with different data, the file will be not copied over, plus the 
ERRORS.LOG file will tell you the offending file. You can go back and transfer those 
files manually to the correct destination. For example, if you had 20 README.TXT 
files on a drive and DataMan found them only the first one will be transferred. 
DataMan cannot tell which one was important or the one you may want, but the 
ERRORS.LOG can tell you. Simply go to that location (the log file will tell you) and 
see if you need the file yourself.


SAME AS BEFORE
When DataMan copies files over to the destination directory, ALL attributes of the 
ORIGINAL file are kept. DataMan likes to keep the originality of the files for security 
purposes. Some older programs may not work if those files attributes have changed.
If DataMan came across a hidden-read only file, it will stay that way when 
transferred.


C     U    S   T  O M          C       O       N       F      I     G    U   R   A  T  IO N     I N    
D      A     T    A   M  A N

You can customize DataMan the way you want. You can do it by two ways, however 
both ways can be limited. Here are the following ways for configuration:
1. GUI interface- Configuring DataMan is easier than before! Choose the CONFIG 
tab to configure items that manipulate DataMan. If you need brief help on these 
configurations, place your mouse over the item and a balloon helper hint will 
appear telling you what that item does. Also in the About tab, there is another 
tabbed online help to give you an extra hand! Anything configured in DataMan, 
you may have to restart or Reset. You can do this by either, restarting DataMan 
or pressing the Reset button. Anything configured, will be reflected in the 
DATAMAN.INI file. Upon exiting, DataMan saves all configurations.

2. File .INI editing- If you edit (using notepad or some other text editor) 
DATAMAN.INI configuration file, you can specify a broad range of options 
DataMan has. The only limitation to this option is it is not GUI interface and you 
would have to know the switches. In this manual, you can find information about 
these switches. Its preferred to use DataMans GUI interface.
              (DataMans configuration section contains only the needed configs)

Configuration switches in DATAMAN.INI

*NOTE* Do not modify settings in DATAMAN.INI unless you have read and 
understand the switches below. 
The DATAMAN.INI file has the following key values. Here is a description of each 
one. If you need to examine the terminology, simply look at the pictures above and 
fit the terminology to the graphical items.
If DataMans configuration has been changed, it is preferred to Reset DataMan or 
restart. Some configuration do not need to be reset, but it is wise to reset or restart.

[DataMan_Config]
 This is the main entry key point to the DATAMAN.INI file. Do not modify.

AgentID=
This is where the computer name pointer will be stored. If DataMan cannot 
determine a computer name or detect one upon operation, DataMan will assign this 
value to a logged on user name. If this cannot be accomplished, DataMan will then 
assign a random computer name. Once the default computername has been 
assigned, DataMan will not detect the computer name again unless you delete this 
value. If DataMan detects a computer name (without any values), then the value will 
be assigned. If in doubt, you can always assign one to this value. However, before 
any network connections are made and this program is already configured, please 
make sure there arent two computers with the same AgentID, or those files will be 
backed up in the same directory if both destination directories are the same.


Sub_Dest=
(options- computername, username, cosign)
This option tells DataMan to use either Computer, User, or System assigned name. If 
you choose to use the computername, then enter that option in this key. If you get 
DataMan to use a logged in user use username, DataMan will detect a user and use 
the user name to assigned the destination directory. If you need a system assigned 
name, use cosign to do so. This option can be configured in the Config Tab under 
Reference Naming.  

DumpDir=
(default=C:\)
This is a pointer to the datapool destination directory. All files will be transferred to 
this location. DataMan reads this upon startup and changes to this directory. 
DumpDir takes on a new value when changes have been made to the destination 
datapool directory. DataMan changes it automatically. This option is configured in the 
Backup section under Destination Directory.

UnLinkFileLog=
If you run CompuLog, a tracking method that tracks all files searched and copied, a 
file will be created after the search and copy is complete. If this value is set to true 
then the log file will be erased each time DataMan starts. This option is configured in 
the Config Tab under Unlink CompuLog .

UnLinkErrorLog=
If you run CompuTrace, a tracking method that tracks all errors during file transfer, 
a file will be created after the copy is complete. If this value is set to true then the 
log file will be erased each time DataMan starts. This option is configured in the 
Config Tab under Dbugme  Unlink error log.

CompuLog=
CompuLog  is a method in which tracks all moves and transfers within DataMan. 
When DataMan searches for the files, CompuLog will record all the information within 
the x:\destination directory\computername directory. It provides a date and time 
when the procedure started and also the name of the source and destination files 
searched. CompuLog provides great information on manipulated files to clients and 
persons working with DataMan. Set this key value to TRUE to enable CompuLog. Set 
it to FALSE if you wish to disable it. By default, CompuLog is NOT enabled. This 
option can be configured in the Config Tab under Compulog.

(Configuring the ES and EDS)

Ext_Spec0= 
This value is the extension specifer (ES) key. This is where you would assign custom 
extensions to look for. The specifications can go by *.doc, *.TXT, or *.*. It can 
search files within this value, but its main purposes are to search for all files that end 
in the extension you specify. DataMan Build 1.0 is limited to 30- starting from 0-29. 
Using these values can get DataMan to search for those particular files and then 
manipulate those files to where you wish to send them too.
If you give the extension specifier a value, you mut assign an extension directory 
specifier (EDS). Both must match in ending numbers as well. See Ext_DirSpec0 for 
more explanation and an example. By default, DataMan does not CREATE this value 
upon startup nor program end. You must specify the values yourself. This option can 
be configured in the Config Tab and pressing the Configure ES/EDS button.

Ext_DirSpec0=
This value is the extension directory specifier (EDS). This is where you would assign 
a directory to send the files found from the Ext_Spec(x) key. Once a file has been 
scanned and found, it will copy everyfile with the extension into the directory you 
specify. When setting this value, simply enter the name of the directory you wish to 
assign. DO NOT put the \ before the name. Since there is support up to 30 
extensions, there is also 50 EDS as well. See example on how to use these 
specifiers. 

Example:
Read the example below. This is an example of using the ES/EDS. Notice that for 
every ES must include an EDS to with the same number assigned for it!




Ext_Spec0=*.doc           - Heres the name of the extension
Ext_DirSpec0=word        - Remember! Do not put a \ before name
                                     -NOTICE that this carries the same number0 and           
                                       increments by 1!!!
Ext_Spec1=*.txt
Ext_DirSpec1=textfiles
.
Ext_Spec15=*.sys
Ext_DirSpec15=System Files
.
.
Ext_Spec49=*.bat
Ext_DirSpec49=batch

Ext_Spec50=*.zip
Ext_DirSpec50=zips

DataMan will read in these values. Starting from 0, the file extension *.doc will be 
read in. DataMan will now search for all files that end in .DOC and store THOSE files 
in to a directory under the x:\destination directory\computername directory. 
Ext_DirSpec0 will read finally:
x:\destination directory\computername\word\
All files that end in .DOC will be stored into this directory.

NOTE: As you can see, there are 50 in all you can configure. You do not have to use 
all specifiers or have them in any order. Just follow the rules above and you are 
ready to go. You can use Long Filename naming or shortcut to Long Filename. The 
directory  or folder- My Documents is the same as MyDocu~1.
NOTE: If you specify an Extension Specifier, you MUST specify an Extension 
Directory Specifier to go with it. 

BruteSearch=
(default=TRUE)
BruteSearch searches the hard disc and incorporates iScript SMARTIntelli 
technology. By default, DataMan will switch this on at startup. 

NoNag=
(default=FALSE)
This value removes all notice messageboxes, user input dialogs, and anything else 
that has any user interaction. However, this value does not suppress error 
messages. When DataMan runs, the Perform Search Button will be re-named to 
Search and Copy. Once NoNag is enabled, simply press this button and DataMan 
will simply do exactly like the button saysSearch and automatically copy those files 
over. If NoNag were off, you would have to Search one pass, answer any dialogs, 
and perform another search (what if you had 30 ESs? You would have to press an 
answer 30 times!) Disabling NoNag is a method in which you can see each file being 
manipulated (copied). By default, NoNag is set to false. If you wish to enable NoNag, 
simply go to the configure tab and check the checkbox.

NoHints=
(default=FALSE)
Turn off application help hints. When you hold the mouse over an item for a second 
or so, a help hint will appear. This option will disable the help hints.

RestoreToDir=
(default=C:\)
This is a pointer to the destination restoration directory. This is where the files are 
transferred to upon restoring files. DataMan will automatically assign a value upon 
program exit if the restore destination directory has been changed. This directory 
points to the location where the files are GOING TO BE TRANSFERRED OR 
RESTORED. This option can be configured in the Restore Tab under Destination 
Directory.

RestoreDir=
(default=C:\)
This is a pointer to the source restore directory. The source area where the files 
where backed originally. DataMan will automatically assign a value upon program 
exit if the restore source directory has been changed. This option can be configured 
in the Restore Tab under Source location.

Search_Only=
(default=FALSE)
This option searches only for files and you may have the option to copy files over to 
the preset destination directory. Unlike the regular mode of search and copy, Search 
only has the option to go through the extensions one at a time. The regular mode is 
not able to go through extensions. For example, in regular mode (default) if you 
press Search again, the same extension is searched. In search only mode, you can 
search through one extension and then go onto the next- with the option of 
transferring files or proceeding with another search. Search only method cannot be 
used with NoNag method. This option can be configured in the Config tab under the 
Search only, no transfer checkbox. 

Reg_Backup=
(default=FALSE)
Performs a registry backup and transfers that to the destination/computername 
directory. The file will be named REGBACK.REG.


Config_Backup=
(default=FALSE)
Performs an operating system configuration backup. Takes all-important 
configuration files and makes a duplicate in the destination/computername/configs 
directory.

Desktop_Save=
(default=FALSE)
If you are running Windows 95 and greater, you can get DataMan to perform a 
desktop configuration backup. This will back up all items on desktop and links.

Group_Save=
(default=FALSE)
Performs a backup on all group files under Program Manager or the Start Menu. NT 
does not support this option. All configurations are used from the ones above.
Remember! You can configure DataMan in the Config Tab for most of these 
configurations, please DO NOT modify unless you know what to configure.

WHY AN .INI? OH SIGH!
 The main reason why DataMan has an .INI to configure is because of compatibility. 
Also, it does not clutter the registry with values if you use DataMan for a one-time 
period. There are a lot of programs that do this today! DataMans intention was to 
not clutter up configurations in the registry or operating system.

D     A   T  A M AN       R    E   S  T  O RE    U   T I L
DataMan can also restore files that were previously backed up. Simply choose the 
source location and drive and the destination location and drive. After that, press the 
Start Restore button and those files will restore everything from the computername 
directory onto the destination drive and directory you specify. To make sure you 
restore the right directory (from source) simply double click on it. 
       (DataMans restore utility can restore files to a destination drive and directory)

For example: 
First choose the location of the files backed up. In this case using the above picture, 
the C:\DATAPOOL directory is chosen. As you notice, the location is inside the 
DataPool directory, so this location will be ready to transfer. You must double click 
on a directory. Anything under that directory will be transferred.
The destination directory over to the right indicates: C:\TEMP

After pressing the Start Restore button, inside the C:\TEMP directory will contain 
anything from the C:\DATAPOOL directory. The final destination file location will now 
be C:\TEMP\DATAPOOL\LAPPY_BEAST\files.

Its that simple!


Q  &A       A ND       O   T  H ER       T     E   C   H   N  I C AL    N  O T ES 

Question: Can DataMan support Long Filenames?
Answer: YES. It supports NTFS, Long Filenames, and the 8.3 file formats.
For example, if you decided to edit the DATAMAN.INI and specify the destination 
directory to point to a long filename type directory, DataMan will interpret it. You can 
put MyDocu~1  or My Documents. Although the look might be the same as you type 
it, the directory resource is the same. In all error logs and CompuLogs logfile, the 
long filename support is valid there also. Just make sure that the directory exists 
before running DataMan. 

Question: Why do I get a File open error or a File not found error at DataMans 
startup?
Answer: You ran DataMan with a pre-configured DATAMAN.INI file hat specified a 
destination, restore destination, or a backup resource destination directory. For 
example- if you put  D:\DATAPOOL in the DumpDir key in DATAMAN.INI and that 
directory does not exist, then this error will generate. If you configure  DataMan to 
point to a directory and its not there, you will get this error.

Question: Will DataMan copies files over to the destination directory and retain 
attributes?
Answer: Yes. All files copied over to the destination dump directories will retain their 
natural unmodified attributes.

Question: Although I specified all of my ES and EDS, DataMan was searching files 
and came across the error: File(s) not found and/or You do not have anything to 
copy! Perform Search and try this method again. However, I answer OK to this and 
the search continues. What happened? 
Answer: DataMan simply says that it did not find any files of the types you specified 
in the ES (extension specifiers). When you continue, DataMan just continues 
processing the files where it left off. Simply just click OK to the dialog boxes. This is 
not an error, but a notification dialog.
 
Question: DataMan is a great product! How do I get further updates? 
Answer: Go to enCOM SYSwares web page for further updates and technical 
support. Also go to the About DataMan box for that information too. 
(www.encomsysware.com)

Question: Some things are not working in DataMan. For example I added more 
ES/EDSs and I cannot get DataMan to read them in. Right clicking to remove a 
directory and things like that do not work. Whats the problem? 
Answer: Thats because this is the shareware build! The registered version has all 
the options enabled. After registrating, you can then obtain updates for DataMan.

Question: How do I register DataMan? 
Answer: Go to enCOM SYSwares web page for further information on how to 
register or fill out the information to get the info sent to you via email. You can find 
the website info in the About box or go to www.encomsysware.com
 


C      R      E    D   I  T S
Design, Coding, implementation, logo, and testing by C. Winters
Technical planning, advice, and chalkboard (first DataMan project) by R. Mulrain
Planning, and testing (first DataMan project) by Jack Lyons.
All Beta testers for DataManWilliam Hood, David W. Sexton, Randy Kelly, John 
Kirksey, and other whom we forgot  --thanks!

DataMan, CompuLog, Dbugme, iScript and SMARTIntelli (SI) and yellow face logo 
Copyright , 1998 is a trademark of enCOM SYSware.

DataMan, 1998 C.WINTERS
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