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FinderPatch v1.3.2 for Mac OS 8.6 ReleaseDate: 9/7/99 File size: 515k Requirements: Mac OS 8.6 4 MB of available RAM for installation. About: This patch adds several enhancements to the Finder of Mac OS 8.6: •Command Keys T for Trash B for Restart 0 (zero) for Shutdown = for About this Computer •Assigns desired Finder memory which can be chosen with a Pop Up menu. •A menu item "Quit Finder" under the Special menu for all those who like to quit the Finder to make more RAM available or for people like me, who constantly work on the Finder to improve it's abilities... •For PowerBooks a Sleep Command key: ` for Sleep (works also with Sleep complient Macs like Mactell, PM4400 and many others.) •In the About this Computer you will get a new About Picture, 3D style. Installing FinderPatch: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note that your Finder cannot be locked in order to apply the FinderPatch. To check if your Finder is locked or not, select the Finder by clicking on the icon once. Choose "Get Info" from the "File" menu, and when the info window appears, check the lower left-hand corner where it has the "Locked" checkbox. If it is checked, then your Finder is locked, and a little lock icon appears in the lower left-hand corner of the Finder's icon. To unlock it, simply uncheck the "Locked" checkbox in the info window and close the window. There should not be a lock icon on the Finder icon anymore. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •Your System Folder should contain a Finder. •Copy the Finder onto the Desktop. (Use command+option to do this.) The Finder should carry the original name, e.g. "Finder", and NOT "Finder copy". •Apply the FinderPatch v1.3.2 •Create a new Folder on the Desktop. Name this Folder "Finder BackUp". Now move the old Finder from your System Folder into the newly created folder on the Desktop. •Now move the Patched Finder from the Desktop into your System Folder. •Now double click the System Folder to open it's window and then close it. This tells the Mac to use this one as your new System Folder. (Actually the old one that you have used before.) •You should have the System Folder Icon on the System Folder (Mac Face) •Restart and everything will work. Please, Register this Shareware: This patch is shareware and if you like it, you should pay the $2.00 I am asking for. Supporting the shareware system and registering FinderPatch will entitle you to free updates, software support and you are helping me to continue developing software like this. All my software is priced to take advantage of cash registration. If you must send a check (for reasons like company policy, etc.), please include a $2.00 Handling fee. If you purchase a worldwide license, no additional check fee is charged. From out of country there will be no checks excepted and receipts are sent via email only. BonusWare: The enhancements for the System (SystemPatch v1.3.2) is BonusWare. After you have registered, you will be able to download the BonusWare StuffIt archive from the FMR Software Homepage and unlock it with the registration code you will receive via email as soon as payment has arrived. The System Patch BonusWare v1.3.2 for registered users includes: - The Help menu icon is back! The System Patch will reestablish the Apple Menu Help Icon and gets rid of the space consuming "HELP" menu text. - A nice set of 3-d Startup screens for your Macintosh. Are you the lucky one? ***Every 25th User who registers FinderPatch will also receive a FMR Software Product of choice. (Decided on Postal stamp date)*** To register choose "Register" under the Apple Menu in FinderPatch. For more informations on Registration and payment, please visit my website. http://www.thewiredshark.com And while you are there, check out my other freeware and shareware like Grocery Helper, which made it onto the August Issue of Mac Addict CD, or PizzaClock and Kitchen Timer, two great utilities for those busy hours while cooking. And if you find some extra time or are interested in HyperCard, visit my wife's new homepage. Taära makes nice and helpful HyperCard stacks and would be really happy to get some visitors. Most of them are free!! (Those are self standing applications and you don't need HyperCard to run them) http://members.xoom.com/hyperdoggie/ Contact: Frank Ryan P.O.Box 122 San Simon, AZ 85632 email: fmr@thewiredshark.com URL: http://thewiredshark.com Version History: v1.3.2 •Finder Patch, now a stand alone patch. •System Patch is Bonusware •Now FinderPatch will recognize filename "Finder copy" •Integrated Install instructions •Integrated Registration Form •FinderPatch is now faster •Error messages improved. •FinderPatch now patches any Finder 8.6, even if Finder has been patched before. •Some minor bug fixes... v1.3 •Changed Help menu text from "?" to Icon •Using new developed installer "FMR Software Installer" •System Patch now integrated •Changed About this Computer Command Key from \ to = •Support for some non US systems Special thanks: Special thanks to my wife Taära, who I love. To all my friends out there. And of course to all the ones who send me some cash, so I can continue to do this stuff. To all my registered Users of FMR Software , thank you so much for your continuous support and the many email and comments. Now ENJOY ! ©FMR Software 1999. All rights reserved.