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- Processes Readme
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- Module Description
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- This module can be used to list running processes, set the front process and
- quit any/all processes. Clicking on the module display will bring up a popup
- menu with a list of all running applications. The process currently in front
- will be marked with a bullet (•). Choosing one of these processes will cause
- that process to become the front-most process.
- Holding down the shift key while choosing the module will display a similar
- list of applications, but in this case choosing one of them will cause that
- process to quit. Choosing 'All but Finder' will cause all processes to be quit,
- leaving just the finder. This is useful for quiting everything to free up memory
- for a large application or when memory becomes fragmented. This option will quit
- _all_ processes including background processes such as the Express Modem, etc.
- To quit just applications, choose the option 'All Applications'.
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- Limitations
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- There are a couple of things to keep in mind when using the module. First
- shutting down the processes requires the use of Apple Events. This can only be
- done if the front-most application is capable of handling Apple Events. For most
- applications this isn't a problem, but if you are using an older application you
- may have to switch to the Finder or other Apple Event aware application.
-
- Distribution
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- This file can be freely distributed by online systems and individual BBS
- systems as long as the original package is distributed intact, including the
- documentation and registration information. If you would like to distribute it
- for a fee on CD, disk or other media, please contact me for permission.
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- Registration
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- This module is part of a package of modules that are distributed as
- shareware. I ask for $10 to register any/all of the modules. Please see the
- enclosed registration file for details.
-
- Chris Owen
- PO Box 1985
- Garden City KS 67846
- owenc@hubris.gcnet.com
-