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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:
- -----------
-
- 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:
- --------------
-
- 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:
- ------------
-
- "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:
- -----------
-
- 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:
- --------
-
- 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:
- ---------
-
- 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:
- ------
-
- 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.
-