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- LOCKER v1.10 Demo
-
- Thank you for Trying LOCKER v1.10 for DOS & WINDOWS. Please
- notify us if you encounter any problems with LOCKER.
-
- We are interested in what you think about LOCKER -
- what additional feature you would like to see, what you don't like about it,
- and what you do like about it. Depending on what feedback I
- receive, additional features may be added !
-
- Description:
-
- LOCKER controls the number of concurrent users that may access an
- DOS executable file. When someone tries to access the file when maximum
- number is being used, they are put in a queue and can either wait until
- the application is free or escape out.
-
- Instructions for installing LOCKER v1.10 DEMO
-
- Description of files:
-
- LOCKER.DOS Data file used by LOCKCON.EXE
- LOCKER.WIN Data file used by LOCKCON.EXE
- LOCKCON.EXE Locker Management Console
- LOCKER.TXT This text file
-
-
- Installation:
- These instructions assume a working knowledge of DOS. If you are
- uncertain on how to copy files refere to your DOS Reference Guide.
-
- Copy the LOCKER files to your network. If you prefer you can run
- them from a floppy.
-
- Copy LOCKER.DOS, LOCKER.WIN, LOCKCON.EXE, LOCKER.TXT to your Fileserver's
- \SYSTEM directory (or any restricted directory)
-
- example: copy a:lock*.* f:\system\*.*
- (This will copy all the locker files from drive a: to the
- f:\system directory)
-
-
- When you run LOCKCON you will see the console screen: (ex.)
- ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ LOCKER v1.10 Console │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ PROGRAM: TYPE: LIMIT: USE: PROGRAM: TYPE: LIMIT: USE: │
- │ TEST.EXE DOS 010 000 │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ │
- │ INS=Install DEL=UnInstall ENTER=Change Count ESC=Exit │
- └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- Program name is the name of the exec which is being monitored.
- Type is the type of exec (for furture additions)
- Limit is the number of allowed concurrant users.
- Use is the number of users currently using the exec.
-
-
- From LOCKCON you can install / remove or change the user limit on an executable.
-
- INSTALL:
- To install locker on an executable (Note: your must have full rights to
- the program directory). Since it does modify the executable you
- may want to make a backup of the program before you run locker:
-
-
- This will bring up the Locker console.
- Press the <INS> key - this will bring up an install box. Enter the
- program name (ex. WP.EXE), select program type (DOS/WIN) by
- pressing the space bar, the user limit (ex. 1), and the directory
- of where the file can be found (ex. \PROGRAMS\WP or F:\PROGRAMS\WP)
- Then press F10 to lock the executable or ESC to abort.
-
- NOTE: If you use a drive letter that can refer (at different times) to
- different disks make certain that each time you run LOCKCON it points to
- the same disk). If you don't use a drive letter - make certain you are on
- the same disk drive when you run it.
-
- UnINSTALL:
- To remove locker from an executable:
-
- Use the arrow keys to hilite the program you wish to remove locker from.
- Press the <ESC> key to remove locker. You will be prompted if you wish
- to continue (Y/N).
-
-
- CHANGE:
- Use the arrow keys to hilite the program you wish to change the limit on.
- Press the <RETURN> (or <ENTER>) key, this will bring up the change window.
- Change the limit and press <F10> to save your changes or <ESC> to abort.
-
- Depending on wheither the program you install metering on is a DOS or
- WINDOWS exec, LOCKER will behave differently.
-
- DOS:
- After LOCKER has been installed on a program, when the program is run
- you will get the following message:
-
- LOCKER v1.10 Demo Version
- Copyright (c) Jason P. Murray 1991. All Rights Reserved.
-
- and the program will execute. If the maximum number of concurrent users are
- already using the program, the following message will also be displayed:
-
-
- The maximum number of concurrant users for this program
- has been reached.
- Waiting for the program to be available (Press <ESC> to abort)
-
-
- You can then wait until one of the users stops using the program, or press
- the ESC key to exit.
-
- WINDOWS:
- Upon selecting windows, the application will start right up. If the
- maximum number of concurrent users are already using the program, a
- window will open and the following message will be displayed.
-
- The maximum number of concurrant users for
- this program has been reached
-
- Waiting for the program to be available
-
- (Close window to stop waiting)
-
- You can minimize this window and when the application is free the
- application will start right up. To abort the application just close
- the window.
-
- NOTES:
- You should only install / remove / change locker on a program which is not
- being used. (i.e. Do not change the limits on a word processing program while
- people are using it !)
-
- When LOCKER is installed it creates several hidden files in the program
- directory. These files should not be deleted.
-
- After running LOCKER on an COM file, the file will be renamed as <filename>.EXE
- If the program you are install LOCKER on has both a .COM & an .EXE.
- You will not be able to install LOCKER on the COM until you rename
- one of them.
-
- Metered windows programs currently do not work when running in
- SMALL/LARGE EMS FRAME MODE, if this is a problem, please let me know.
-
- You are allowed to use this DEMO version of LOCKER for 30 days. After 30 days
- you should either purchase LOCKER or stop using the DEMO. You are allowed to
- give this demo to anyone ONLY IF it is given with this documentation and is
- FREE.
-
- The following licenses for LOCKER v1.05 are available:
-
- $ 65 / server +$5 Shipping/ Handling
-
-
- In Massachusetts please add 5% Sales Tax.
-
- If you want more information on LOCKER or
- if you decide to purchase LOCKER (send a check or money order),
- Hampshire Software can be contacted at:
-
-
- HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE
- Box 2332
- Amherst MA, 01004-2332
-
- (800)-NET-SOFT
-
- Compuserve Address: 72607, 3042
-
-
- Dealer / Reseller inquires welcomed.
-
-
- And NOW for the usual disclaimers:
-
- NO OTHER WARRANTIES. HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE disclaims all other warranties, either express
- or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of mechantability and
- fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the software, the accompanying
- written materials, and any accompanying hardware. This limited warranty gives
- you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from state to state.
-
- NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE
- or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever caused by the use of or
- inability to use this HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE product. Because some states do not
- allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential of incidental
- damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
-
-
-
- If you would like more information on LOCKER,
- Hampshire Software can be contacted at:
-
- HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE
- Box 2332
- Amherst MA, 01004-2332
-
- (800)-NET-SOFT
-
- Compuserve Address: 72607, 3042
-
-
- Dealer / Reseller inquires welcomed.