Why should I set up foreign commands?

Because it makes it easier to use the commands. Instead of typing:

 

              
                
                  $ RUN SYS$SYSDEVICE:[ESICM.DISKEEPER]DISK_ANALYSIS.EXE
                
              
            

 

you can type:

 

              
                
                  $ FAU 
                
              
            

 

While some of the programs will allow you to add qualifiers without setting up the foreign command, by using a foreign command in all instances, you can be certain that the product will operate as the User's Guide indicates.

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