		  =============< PATCH >==============

This powerful disk and memory utility has been updated to include some
desirable features that will further enhance it's capabilities.  The
latest version released is PATCH 1.8 and will be the LAST release in
this series.

The next release will be entiltled PATCH+ and will incorporate several
enhancements that will make this utility one of the most powerful avail-
able.  In addition to the features presently available in PATCH 1.8,
there will be the following:

	*	Search and Replace of Alphanumeric String and Data

	*	Display of TWO files simultaneously for modification

	*	Cut and Paste between either one or two files

	*	Overlaying of data between any combination of files,
		sectors or disk drives

	*	Accessing of files by group numbers

	*	Placing FILENAME.EXT in command line to go directly
		into edit file mode

	*	Scanning of several files (using wildcards) for a
		specified search key and then enter the edit file
		mode upon finding a match

	*	Other features will be installed as suggestions and
		needs arise

	*	In addition, there will be a MS-DOS/PC-DOS verison
		released with the same capabilities


In previuos releases I had requested that any individuals who found this
utility useful to kindly submit a donation of approximately $25.  The
response was very poor in regards to monetary contributions, however
several people submitted suggestions for enhancements and additions to
the program.  As I am now fully employed as a engineering software con-
sultant, writting software is my only means of income.	Therefore, all
future releases of PATCH+ will be via orders submitted to me in the
amount of $25.	To the kind individuals that did contribute donations to
me prior to the version 1.8 release, I will be sending them a complimen-
tary copy of PATCH+ when it becomes available.	If you wish to inquire
about ordering a copy, you may write me at the following address:

			William Rink
			PO Box 21447
			San Jose, Ca
			95151-1447

I wish to thank those of you that have supported my efforts in this pro-
gram, either by monetary contributions or by providing time and effort
in debugging and checking out the software.

				Bill Rink, San Jose, CA
