Microshell, in versions 1.2 & 1.21, is indeed a very usefull program
for the novice and, indeed the experienced CP/M user for all of the
reasons outlined in the file MICROSHL.TQT.

But however much I dislike disagreeing with a reviewer, I must point
out that certain Public CP/M programs DO NOT WORK WITH IT ! Specifically
SD.COM & FILEFIND.COM. This seems to be caused because of BIOS Jump Table
accesses and changes. ie; If a program accesses the the BIOS table Microshell
will not be able to redirect input or output. If a program changes the jump 
table, Microshell will probably BOMB!

The versions of the CP/MUG programs that I know bomb are; SD-45 and FILFND11
there may be more so check the BIOS access of anything that you require to
work in conjunction with MICROSHELL.

Don't let this put you off however, as this programs makes a FANTASTIC 
human interface to CP/M and speeds up file manipulation tremendously.

Stan Feldron 
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