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cnotes v0.1.1 for DOS
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A simple command-line note-taking system
Built with Turbo C++ 3.0 (large memory model)
WHAT IS THIS?
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cnotes lets you quickly add, view, search, count, and archive short notes
from the DOS prompt. Notes are saved in plain cnotes.csv in your notes
directory (usually current directory on DOS).
COMMANDS INCLUDED
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CNADD - Add a new note
CNDUMP - Show all notes in a table
CNCOUNT - Show statistics (total, by category, by date)
CNDEL - Archive (move) notes to cnotes.arc
CNFIND - Search notes by text/category/date
CNHELP - Show this help overview
INSTALLATION
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1. Unzip all files to any directory (e.g. C:\TEMP)
2. Run INSTALL.BAT from that directory
3. Follow the on-screen prompts
After installation:
- Best: add C:\CNOTES to your PATH
SET PATH=%PATH%;C:\CNOTES
(put this line in C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT to make it permanent)
- Or run commands with full path: C:\CNOTES\CNADD "Test note"
QUICK START
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CNADD "Remember to call Bob"
CNADD -c Work "Meeting 3pm tomorrow"
CNDUMP - view all notes
CNHELP - full command help
CNHELP cnadd - help for one command
NOTES LOCATION
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By default: current directory (cnotes.csv and cnotes.arc)
Override with environment variable:
SET CNOTES_PATH=C:\MYNOTES
Have fun logging notes the retro way!
Questions or bugs? See the project at:
https://repos.gmgauthier.com/gmgauthier/cnotes
Greg Gauthier - February 2026