User to User
By Jerry Schneider

"User to User" is a monthly column for the presentation and discussion
of DOS commands and utilities, and general programming tips and
techniques.  Information for this column is collected from publications
of various user groups around the country.  I welcome any suggestions,
comments, or articles for inclusion or consideration.


Published in the August 1986 issue of the Capital PC Monitor.


			To My Darling Husband
			    W. J. Parsons
			Diablo Valley PC News

I am sending you this letter in a bogus software company envelope so that you
will be sure to read it.  Please forgive the deception, but I thought you
should know what has been going on at home since your IBM computer entered our
lives two years ago.

The children are doing well.  Tommy is seven now and is a bright, handsome
boy.  He has developed quite an interest in the arts. He drew a family
portrait for a school project.  All the figures were good but yours was
excellent!  The chair and the back of your head are very realistic.  You would
be very proud of him.

Little Jennifer turned three in September.  She looks a lot like you did at
that age.  She is an attractive child and quite smart. She still remembers
that you spent the whole afternoon with us on her birthday.  What a grand day
for Jen, despite the fact that it was stormy and the electricity was out.

I am also doing well.  I went blonde about a year ago and was delighted to
discover that it really is more fun!

Lars, I mean Mr. Swenson, the department head, has taken an interest in my
career and has become a good friend to us all.  I have discovered that the
household chores are much easier since I realized that you didn't mind being
vacuumed but that feather dusting made you sneeze.

The house is in good shape.  I had the living room painted last Spring.  I'm
not sure if you noticed it.  I made sure the painters cut air holes in the
drop cloth so you wouldn't be disturbed.

Well, my dear, I must be going.  Uncle Lars, Mr. Swenson, I mean, is taking us
all on a ski trip and there is packing to do.  I have hired a housekeeper to
take care of things while we are away.  She'll keep things in order, fill your
coffee cup, and bring your meals to your desk, just the way you like it.  I
hope you and the IBM have a lovely time while we are gone.  Tommy, Jen and I
will think of you often, try to remember us while your disks are booting.

Love,
Mary