diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 48900b0..3646060 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -4,3 +4,10 @@
 .vscode/
 .DS_Store
 build/
+BUILD/
+dist-dos/
+*.obj
+*.OBJ
+*.log
+*.LOG
+
diff --git a/INSTALL.BAT b/INSTALL.BAT
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..07819d6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/INSTALL.BAT
@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+@echo off
+REM ================================================================
+REM INSTALL.BAT - cnotes v0.1.1 DOS Installer
+REM ================================================================
+REM Simple installer for Turbo C++ 3.0 built cnotes tools
+REM Places everything in C:\CNOTES by default
+REM ================================================================
+
+cls
+echo.
+echo  cnotes v0.1.1 - DOS Installation
+echo  =================================
+echo.
+echo  This will install the cnotes commands (cnadd, cndump, etc.)
+echo  to C:\CNOTES
+echo.
+echo  You can change the destination by editing this file.
+echo.
+
+if "%CNOTES_HOME%"=="" set TARGET=C:\CNOTES
+if not "%CNOTES_HOME%"=="" set TARGET=%CNOTES_HOME%
+
+echo  Target directory: %TARGET%
+echo.
+
+if exist %TARGET%\nul goto exists
+echo  Creating directory %TARGET%...
+md %TARGET%
+if errorlevel 1 goto fail
+
+:exists
+echo  Copying files...
+copy cnadd.exe  %TARGET%\cnadd.exe  >nul
+copy cndump.exe %TARGET%\cndump.exe >nul
+copy cncount.exe %TARGET%\cncount.exe >nul
+copy cndel.exe  %TARGET%\cndel.exe  >nul
+copy cnfind.exe %TARGET%\cnfind.exe >nul
+copy cnhelp.exe %TARGET%\cnhelp.exe >nul
+
+if errorlevel 1 goto copyfail
+
+echo.
+echo Add C:\CNOTES to PATH permanently? (Y/N)
+choice /c:yn
+if errorlevel 2 goto noautoexec
+
+echo SET PATH=%%PATH%%;C:\CNOTES >> C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
+echo Added to AUTOEXEC.BAT (will take effect after reboot)
+goto endauto
+
+:noautoexec
+echo Skipped AUTOEXEC.BAT modification.
+echo.
+echo  To use cnotes:
+echo    1. Add the directory to your PATH (recommended):
+echo.
+echo       SET PATH=%%PATH%%;%TARGET%
+echo.
+echo       (add this line to AUTOEXEC.BAT for permanent effect)
+echo.
+echo    2. Or run commands directly:
+echo       %TARGET%\cnadd "Your first note"
+echo.
+echo  Type CNHELP for command overview.
+echo.
+goto endauto
+
+:endauto
+echo.
+echo  Installation complete!
+echo.
+goto end
+
+:copyfail
+echo.
+echo  ERROR: Could not copy one or more files.
+echo  Make sure all .EXE files are in the current directory.
+echo  Check disk space and write permissions.
+goto end
+
+:fail
+echo.
+echo  ERROR: Could not create directory %TARGET%
+echo  Check drive letter, disk space, or path.
+goto end
+
+:end
+echo.
+pause
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diff --git a/MAKEFILE.TC b/MAKEFILE.TC
index 62ccd43..5678de1 100644
--- a/MAKEFILE.TC
+++ b/MAKEFILE.TC
@@ -18,35 +18,68 @@ CFLAGS = -A -w -ml -I.\include
 
 SRCDIR = src
 INCDIR = include
-BUILDDIR = build
+BUILDDIR = BUILD
+INSTALL_FILE = INSTALL.BAT
+README_DOS = READ-DOS.TXT
 
 .c.obj:
 	$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -c -o$*.obj $<
 
-all: $(BUILDDIR) $(BUILDDIR)\cnadd.exe $(BUILDDIR)\cndump.exe $(BUILDDIR)\cncount.exe $(BUILDDIR)\cndel.exe $(BUILDDIR)\cnfind.exe $(BUILDDIR)\cnhelp.exe
+# ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+# Main targets – split to avoid long command lines
+# ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+all: build-exes build-support-files
+
+build-exes: $(BUILDDIR)\cnadd.exe \
+            $(BUILDDIR)\cndump.exe \
+            $(BUILDDIR)\cncount.exe \
+            $(BUILDDIR)\cndel.exe \
+            $(BUILDDIR)\cnfind.exe \
+            $(BUILDDIR)\cnhelp.exe
+
+build-support-files: $(BUILDDIR)\$(INSTALL_FILE) \
+                     $(BUILDDIR)\$(README_DOS)
 
 $(BUILDDIR):
 	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
 
+# Individual exe rules (unchanged)
 $(BUILDDIR)\cnadd.exe: $(SRCDIR)\cnadd.c $(INCDIR)\platform.h $(INCDIR)\config.h
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
 	$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -e$(BUILDDIR)\cnadd.exe $(SRCDIR)\cnadd.c
 
 $(BUILDDIR)\cndump.exe: $(SRCDIR)\cndump.c $(INCDIR)\platform.h $(INCDIR)\config.h
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
 	$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -e$(BUILDDIR)\cndump.exe $(SRCDIR)\cndump.c
 
 $(BUILDDIR)\cncount.exe: $(SRCDIR)\cncount.c $(INCDIR)\platform.h $(INCDIR)\config.h
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
 	$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -e$(BUILDDIR)\cncount.exe $(SRCDIR)\cncount.c
 
 $(BUILDDIR)\cndel.exe: $(SRCDIR)\cndel.c $(INCDIR)\platform.h $(INCDIR)\config.h
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
 	$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -e$(BUILDDIR)\cndel.exe $(SRCDIR)\cndel.c
 
 $(BUILDDIR)\cnfind.exe: $(SRCDIR)\cnfind.c $(INCDIR)\platform.h $(INCDIR)\config.h
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
 	$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -e$(BUILDDIR)\cnfind.exe $(SRCDIR)\cnfind.c
 
 $(BUILDDIR)\cnhelp.exe: $(SRCDIR)\cnhelp.c
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
 	$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -e$(BUILDDIR)\cnhelp.exe $(SRCDIR)\cnhelp.c
 
+$(BUILDDIR)\$(INSTALL_FILE): $(INSTALL_FILE)
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
+	copy $(INSTALL_FILE) $(BUILDDIR)\$(INSTALL_FILE)
+
+$(BUILDDIR)\$(README_DOS): $(README_DOS)
+	if not exist $(BUILDDIR) mkdir $(BUILDDIR)
+	copy $(README_DOS) $(BUILDDIR)\$(README_DOS)
+
 clean:
 	if exist $(BUILDDIR)\*.exe del $(BUILDDIR)\*.exe
 	if exist $(BUILDDIR)\*.obj del $(BUILDDIR)\*.obj
+	if exist $(BUILDDIR)\$(INSTALL_FILE) del $(BUILDDIR)\$(INSTALL_FILE)
+	if exist $(BUILDDIR)\$(README_DOS) del $(BUILDDIR)\$(README_DOS)
 	if exist $(BUILDDIR) rmdir $(BUILDDIR)
diff --git a/READ-DOS.TXT b/READ-DOS.TXT
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7ba0c0b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/READ-DOS.TXT
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+cnotes v0.1.1 for DOS
+=====================
+
+A simple command-line note-taking system
+Built with Turbo C++ 3.0 (large memory model)
+
+WHAT IS THIS?
+------------
+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
+-----------------
+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
+------------
+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
+-----------
+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
+--------------
+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
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diff --git a/make-dos-zip.sh b/make-dos-zip.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..5cbf732
--- /dev/null
+++ b/make-dos-zip.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+#
+# make-dos-zip.sh
+# ================
+# Packages already-built DOS cnotes binaries into a release zip.
+#
+# Assumes:
+#   - You have already run make -f makefile.tc in DOSBox
+#   - All .exe files + INSTALL.BAT are in the 'build/' directory
+#
+# Usage:
+#   ./make-dos-zip.sh [version]
+#
+# Examples:
+#   ./make-dos-zip.sh 0.1.1     → creates cnotes-v0.1.1-dos.zip
+#   ./make-dos-zip.sh           → uses date as version (YYYYMMDD)
+#
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+VERSION="${1:-$(date +%Y%m%d)}"
+ZIP_NAME="cnotes-v${VERSION}-dos.zip"
+BUILD_DIR="BUILD"
+DIST_DIR="dist-dos"
+
+# Colors
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}Packaging DOS release: ${ZIP_NAME}${NC}"
+
+# 1. Check required files exist in build/
+REQUIRED_FILES=(
+    "CNADD.EXE"
+    "CNDUMP.EXE"
+    "CNCOUNT.EXE"
+    "CNDEL.EXE"
+    "CNFIND.EXE"
+    "CNHELP.EXE"
+    "INSTALL.BAT"
+    "READ-DOS.TXT"
+)
+
+missing=0
+for file in "${REQUIRED_FILES[@]}"; do
+    if [ ! -f "${BUILD_DIR}/${file}" ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Missing required file: ${BUILD_DIR}/${file}${NC}"
+        missing=1
+    fi
+done
+
+if [ $missing -eq 1 ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Aborting: one or more required files are missing.${NC}"
+    echo "Make sure you have built with 'make -f makefile.tc' in DOSBox"
+    echo "and that INSTALL.BAT is present."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# 2. Prepare clean staging directory
+rm -rf "${DIST_DIR}"
+mkdir -p "${DIST_DIR}"
+
+# 3. Copy files to staging
+echo "Staging files..."
+cp "${BUILD_DIR}"/*.EXE "${DIST_DIR}"/
+cp "${BUILD_DIR}/INSTALL.BAT" "${DIST_DIR}"/
+cp "$$   {BUILD_DIR}/READ-DOS.TXT" "   $${DIST_DIR}"/ 2>/dev/null || {
+    echo -e "$$   {RED}Warning: READ-DOS.TXT not found in build/ (optional but recommended)   $${NC}"
+}
+
+# Optional extras (uncomment/add if you have them)
+# cp README-DOS.TXT "${DIST_DIR}"/  2>/dev/null || true
+# cp LICENSE "${DIST_DIR}"/          2>/dev/null || true
+
+# 4. Create zip
+echo "Creating zip archive..."
+cd "${DIST_DIR}"
+zip -r -9 "../${ZIP_NAME}" . >/dev/null
+cd ..
+
+# 5. Optional SHA256
+if command -v sha256sum >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    sha256sum "${ZIP_NAME}" > "${ZIP_NAME}.sha256"
+    echo "Checksum: ${ZIP_NAME}.sha256"
+elif command -v shasum >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    shasum -a 256 "${ZIP_NAME}" > "${ZIP_NAME}.sha256"
+    echo "Checksum: ${ZIP_NAME}.sha256"
+fi
+
+# 6. Show result
+echo -e "${GREEN}Done! Zip created:${NC}"
+ls -lh "${ZIP_NAME}"*
+echo ""
+echo "Next steps:"
+echo "  1. Upload ${ZIP_NAME} (and .sha256 if created) to Gitea release"
+echo "  2. Optionally delete staging dir: rm -rf ${DIST_DIR}"
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