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- FileStar/2
- File Management for OS/2
- Copyright (c) 1994 By J.A. Read
-
- WHAT IS FILESTAR/2?
-
- FileStar/2 is an OS/2 Presentation Manager file management program.
- It blends power and simplicity for the maintenance and manipulation of
- files in an OS/2 environment. It has limited connectivity to the
- Work Place Shell through a drag and drop interface. It can be used to
- start other DOS, Windows and OS/2 programs and to edit and browse
- files through the use of user selected external programs. It has an fully
- integrated interface to Info-ZIP's excellent, PKZIP v2 compatible
- archiving programs.
-
- Info-ZIP's software is free and the executables, ZIP.EXE and UNZIP.EXE,
- (and source code) can be obtained from various bulletin board services
- and anonymous-ftp sites, including CompuServe's IBMPRO forum and
- ftp.uu.net:/pub/archiving/zip/*. The FileStar/2 interface requires the
- version 5.1 of UNZIP.EXE. The latest version of ZIP.EXE, v2.0.1, is also
- highly recommended.
-
- FileStar/2 is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to
- the user for evaluation. It is not "crippled" in any way but does have
- an opening delay and periodic reminders to register as an incentive to
- register the program. These "registration incentives" are removed by
- registering the program.
-
- WHAT IS SHAREWARE?
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. The essence
- of Shareware software is to provide personal computer users with quality
- software without high prices. It must, however, provide the incentive
- for programmers to continue to develop new products.
-
- Shareware gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If
- you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to
- register. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't
- use the product, you don't pay for it.
-
-
- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
- the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
- exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
- programmers, just like commercial authors, and most programs are of
- comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
- ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
- author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
- software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
- example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
- disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
-
- DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
-
- Users of FileStar/2 must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
- ****************************************************
- * FILESTAR/2 IS SUPPLIED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY *
- * OF ANY KIND. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR *
- * SIERRA HYPERSTAR SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY *
- * LOSS OF PROFIT OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, DIRECT OR *
- * CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF *
- * FILESTAR/2. THE AUTHOR AND SIERRA HYPERSTAR *
- * SOFTWARE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR *
- * IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE *
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS *
- * FOR ANY PURPOSE. *
- ****************************************************
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- REGISTERING FILESTAR/2
-
- See the file beta.txt concerning a SPECIAL PRICE on the beta version.
-
- If you find this program useful and continue to use FileStar/2 after a
- 45 day trial period, you must make a registration payment of $35 to
- the author. The $35 registration fee will license one copy for use on
- any one computer at any one time. Your registration will entitle you
- to use the current version and all future releases through the next
- major update. At some point thereafter, a small update fee may be
- necessary.
-
- Commercial users of FileStar/2 must register and pay for their copies
- within 30 days of first use. Site-License arrangements may be made
- by contacting the author.
-
- DISTRIBUTING FILESTAR/2
-
- Anyone distributing FileStar/2 for any kind of renumeration must first
- contact the author for authorization. This authorization will be
- automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as
- adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such
- distributors may begin offering FileStar/2 immediately.
-
- You are encouraged to pass a copy of FileStar/2 along to your friends
- for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they
- find that they can use it.
-
- CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
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- The Author may be contacted by:
-
- Mail:
- J.A. Read
- 1427 Dominion Dr.
- Dallas, TX, 75208
-
- CompuServe:
- ID 74312,3103
- GO OS2BVEN
-
- NetMail:
- 1:124/6300
-
- Phone:
- 214-946-8245