PROGRAM: ALTER.COM

    GENERAL FUNCTION: To change attributes of a file.

    WHY IS IT NEEDED?   DOS 2.x does not provide a convenient way to change
    status.

    INSTALLATION: none

    FORMAT:            ALTER [drive][path][filename][options]

    EXAMPLES:          ALTER \TOP\SECRET/R/H [Set attributes of file SECRET
                                              in subdirectory TOP
                                              to readonly and hidden.]

    HOW TO USE IT:  Options include

    /R  make read only
    /H  make hidden
    /V  display current version number
    /N  set file to normal (not hidden, not system,
        can read or write)
    /S  system
    /A  archive
    /B  not archive.  When specify only the file,  displays current  status
        and prompts for new. In display, D means subdirectory.


    OTHER EFFECTS: none

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:  Works with DOS 2.x and 3.0

    COMMENTS: none

    SOURCE OF PROGRAM: Unknown.