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The MiniApps Pack, version 1.0, is a collection of mini-applications, small in
size (6K each) but big on features and usefulness.
A MiniApp usually performs a single task, somewhat of a pre-configured macro
wrapped in an application shell. There is no complex user interface or settings
to configure. It knows what to do, how to do it, even when to quit.
MiniApps require System 7 and generally reside in the Apple Menu Items folder,
where they can be reached easily. Although some may be better located in the
Startup Items folder.
Contrary to systems extensions, which often provide similar functionality,
MiniApps do not have permanent memory requirements and are not subject to
annoying conflicts.
The MiniApps Pack v1.0 is free. Commerical distribution is restricted.
EmptyTrash:
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System 7's trash doesn't empty automatically. There are alternatives available
to remedy this shortcoming; some require you to install a system extension, or
drag items to a special application.
Avoid the possible extension conflicts and memory management issues. Make it
easy on yourself... Place "EmptyTrash" in your "Startup Items" folder. The
trash will automatically empty itself each time your Mac is restarted.
(NOTE: Holding the shift key down at boot time will prevent startup
applications, such as EmptyTrash, from loading.)
FinderToFront:
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System 7's Startup Items folder allows you to start applications or open
documents whenever your Mac starts up. Items enclosed in the Startup Items
folder are launched in alphabetical order, the last one becoming the
frontmost.
This is a great feature, but often one would want the Finder to be frontmost as
soon as all startup items are launched.
No sweat! Copy "~FinderToFront" to the Startup Items folder. The Finder will
automatically come to front after all startup items have loaded.
(NOTE: The ~ placed at the beginning of FinderToFront ensures it is always
launched last.)
QuitAllApps:
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"I wish I could quit all opened applications at once!"
No problems! Place "QuitAllApps" into your Apple Menu Items folder; quitting
all opened applications will become a one step selection from the Apple Menu.
(NOTE: Applications which do not support high-level events may not quit as
expected.)
QuitFinder:
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Want to save yourself 300K or more by quitting the Finder when you don't need
it?
Easy! Copy "QuitFinder" to your Apple Menu Items folder. To "quit" the Finder
simply select "QuitFinder" from the Apple Menu.
(NOTE: Quitting all applications and desk accessories automatically re-launches
the Finder.)
Restart:
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Have you ever wanted to Restart your Mac without having to switch back to the
finder?
Put "Restart" into your Apple Menu Items folder and you won't have to!
Just select "Restart" from the Apple Menu.
ShutDown:
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In a hurry? Need to shut down your Mac fast?
Place "ShutDown" in your Apple Menu Items folder to make it available from the
Apple Menu.
Sleep:
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No need to buy a memory-hungry system extension to put your PowerBook to sleep
or invoke your favorite Mac screen saver.
Copy "Sleep" to your Apple Menu Items folder and "Sleep" will become available
to all your favorite applications via the Apple Menu.
Enjoy!
Erik C. Thauvin
Software Development
Raven Systems Ltd.
May 23, 1994
Raven Systems Ltd. makes no warranty or representation, either express or
implied, with respect to this software, its merchantability, performance,
quality, or fitness for a particular purpose. As a result this software is
distributed "as is", and the person using it is assuming the entire risk as to
its quality and performance.
In no event Raven Systems Ltd. will be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software
or its documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Raven
Systems Ltd. does not warrant that this software will function correctly in
your multi-user environment.
MiniApps Pack, QuitFinder, Raven Systems are trademarks of Raven Systems Ltd.
All other products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Raven Systems specializes in the development of custom solutions for everyday
problems. For the past 10 years, the company has helped many corporations and
businesses maximize their productivity by creating well written, tested and
supported custom-made software.
As Raven Systems moves forward into the 90's, it continues to design state of
the art products by integrating cutting edge technologies into real-world
solutions.
For more information contact:
Raven Systems Ltd. West Coast: +1 (206) 747-9819
Post Office Box 560894 East Coast: +1 (407) 859-5222
Orlando, Florida 32856-0894 Fax: +1 (407) 331-4767
United States of America
or send electronic mail to:
Programming & Consulting Services: ravensys@eskimo.com
Technical Support & Information: raventech@genie.geis.com
raventech@aol.com
From time to time shareware/freeware versions of Raven Systems' commercial
applications are made available to the general public. These can be found in
/ravensys via anonymous FTP from eskimo.com (162.148.13.13), as well as the
software libraries of most online services; or via our URL (Uniform Resource
Locator) at file://eskimo.com/ravensys/www/raven.html.
A catalog of Raven's licensable "externals" for MicroPhone, 4th Dimension,
HyperCard, and SuperCard is also available upon request.