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- DEAR SHAREWARE VENDOR :
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- Del Mar Software's distribution policy is simple - you may freely distribute
- our products as long as you identify them as shareware, leave all trademark
- and copyright notices in place, and we don't ask you to stop.
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- We only ask that you include all executable files ("*.exe") and all
- documentation files ("*.doc"), with the possible exception of this file.
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- In addition, if you contact us to let us know you are distributing any of our
- products, we will be happy to send you all updates as they become available.
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- DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT :
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- PC Padlock provides the user with a multifeatured floppy disk security system.
- Once locked with a password, a disk's contents cannot be viewed, edited,
- deleted, or even listed by any DOS command or application program. This is
- especially useful in protecting data disks used for word processors,
- spreadsheets, desktop publishers, financial software, or any other application
- that writes data to a floppy. Any confidential information is safe from
- prying eyes with PC Padlock.
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- In addition to locking, disks may also be encrypted, protecting them from all
- disk repair utilities should they be lost or stolen. Disk encryption renders
- every active file data area of a disk indecipherable. Would-be thiefs and
- snoops with your disk, the expertise, and time on their hands will never see
- your confidential data.
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- Disk clearing is also offered, to handle all inactive file data areas, such as
- those left behind when a file is deleted or shortened through editing or
- overwriting. The data in these areas is destroyed, and all evidence of any
- old files is removed.
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- PC Padlock also includes individual file encryption, which makes text files
- unreadable and program files unexecutable. Wildcards are accepted to allow
- encrypting multiple files in a single pass.
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- And lastly, file purging is available as a secure alternative to the DOS
- "delete" command. This works like disk clearing, destroying all the file's
- data and removing all traces of it's former existence. Purged files cannot be
- undeleted by any DOS command or third party utility.
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- As part of the total security package, all failed attempts to unlock a disk or
- decrypt a file are stored for later notification of the user. The date, time,
- drive, and file name (if applicable) are displayed for each attempt.
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- If you own PC Padlock's companion program, Menu Pro, it will install itself in
- Menu Pro's "Setup" pulldown, so it is always available when you need it.
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- All these features are presented in a full-screen application which offers
- mouse support and on-line help. Scrollable file lists and disk information
- areas make PC Padlock extremely user-friendly.
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- Although PC Padlock is a DOS application, it may be run as such from within
- Microsoft Windows V3.0 or higher.
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- You will find many uses for PC Padlock, whether you are carrying disks back
- and forth from the office, storing personal information, or protecting
- confidential company data.
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- * Any IBM or 100% compatible machine.
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- * MS-DOS version 2.1 or higher.
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- * At least 90K of available (free) RAM memory.
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- * Any monitor, although color is supported if available.
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- * A drive with at least 90K of free disk space to hold the program.
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- BENEFITS GAINED FROM REGISTERING :
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- * A professionally printed and bound User's Manual.
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- * Free automatic updates for a period of six months on minor releases, with
- reduced prices on major releases.
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- * Advance notice and reduced prices on new products.
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- * Unlimited free technical support via a toll-free telephone number.
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- REVISION HISTORY
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- V1.2 - initial release
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- V1.3 - added protection from disk "repair" utilities, and individual file
- encryption.
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- V2.0 - major new release. Full-screen interface added with mouse support,
- a scrollable file list, disk information area, and on-line help.
- Clearing and purging added, as well as faster encryption.
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- V2.1 - increased speed of clear/purge by a factor of 3. Also, fixed minor
- problems with file selection - right mouse button exiting program,
- and down arrow key after file purging.
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- If you have any questions or comments, you may contact us at :
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- Del Mar Software
- 1551 Old Mill Crossing
- Marietta, GA 30062
- (404) 977-0419
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