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- NeoDesk 3 / DEMO VERSION September 12, 1990
- ------------------------
-
- This is the freeware demonstration version of NeoDesk 3. Follow these
- instructions to try out the program. This copy is freeware and may be
- distributed free of charge. It remains copyright of Gribnif Software,
- all other rights are reserved.
-
-
- Overview
- --------
-
- NeoDesk 3 is a complete replacement for the built-in desktop that
- comes with the Atari. It is the easiest and most affordable way to
- realize your Atari's true potential.
-
- NeoDesk 3 adds many new features and enhancements over the original
- desktop, while keeping full compatibility with your current and future
- software.
-
- Not only will your computer be more powerful, it will also be much
- easier to use. It doesn't get any simpler. NeoDesk 3 is the ultimate
- upgrade for your Atari ST.
-
-
- How to Install
- --------------
-
- While NeoDesk 3 can easily be installed so that it comes up whenever
- you turn on the computer, this demonstration version is not designed to
- work that way.
-
- To try out this demo version, double-click on the NEOLOAD.PRG file. Be
- sure to leave the rest of the files in the archive intact, since it needs
- them. NeoDesk 3 will load and install itself in memory.
-
- Important Note: You cannot quit this demo version. Doing so will cause a
- system reset. Be sure to only run this demo after you
- are sure that you can safely reset the computer.
-
-
- Things to Check Out:
- --------------------
-
- NeoDesk has hundreds of new features and enhancements available, but
- these are some of the more popular features you should to try out:
-
- o File Clipboard - Store files and folders temporarily in memory while
- changing floppy disks, paths, or reorganizing your hard disk. You can
- think of it sort of an automatically expanding and shrinking ramdisk.
- The File Clipboard grows and shrinks according to the files you place
- within it.
-
- o Desktop Notes - Write important notes, numbers, and more right on the
- desktop itself. Simply double-click on the desktop itself and a
- cursor will appear. [Esc] clears the line.
-
- o Desktop Icons - Place commonly used programs, files, and folders
- directly on the desktop. You can then select the icon and use
- "Install Desktop Icon..." to rename the icon and assign a unique
- key to it. Selecting that key will select and open the icon.
-
- o Custom Icons - Assign different icons (each with its own color) to any
- file or folder. This makes it much easier to locate and manage them.
- Many icons are included, with more available.
-
- o Icon Editor - This multiple window Icon Editor lets you edit and
- modify custom icons for any file or folder. Includes a complete set
- of drawing tools. Select "Edit Icons..." to call it. Double-click on
- any icon to edit it, on the desktop to edit it.
-
- o Split-Windows - Easily split a window so that it will display two
- different parts of the same directory. Very useful when copying or
- manipulating files. To do this, drag the "Split Window Bar" under the
- window information line to any window position.
-
- o "Select All" Ability - A new window button (left of the bottom
- horizontal bar) lets you select all the files in a single directory,
- even if they don't fit in the window. You can even keep files selected
- while you scroll the window to a new location by holding down the
- [Shift] key.
-
- o Independent Windows - Each window can be set to display text or icons,
- independently of each other. Each window can even have its own
- sorting and text options. The new button at the lower left corner of
- the window toggles a window between text or icons.
-
- o Smart File Copying - No more useless disk swaps. In a very efficient
- and fast manner, as many files and folders that will fit into all the
- available memory are read in at once. Even hard drive owners benefit
- from this enhancement.
-
- o Smart Disk Copying - NeoDesk can automatically detect the type of
- format of the original disk and format the destination disk to match
- it. You can even copy identical hard disk partitions.
-
- o Macros - Automate any series of desktop operations like opening
- windows, copying/deleting files, executing programs, etc. Then assign
- them to any key on the keyboard. Select the menu entry once to start
- recording and a second time to end recording. Does not record inside
- of running programs or in dialog boxes.
-
- o Active Icons - Drag any group of files to any program icon and that
- program will be automatically executed with all the selected files as
- parameters.
-
- o Search Files - Easily search your system for that missing file. When
- found it will open a window to it, scroll to the file, and select it.
-
- o File Templates - Up to six file templates are supported. For example,
- you could have a single window display all files ending in both ".TXT"
- and ".DOC" endings.
-
- o Disk Formatting - You can specify 9 or 10 sector format, number of
- tracks, and even use the newer "Twister" option.
-
- o Reorder Mode - You can easily reorder any directory on your system.
- Select it once to enter the reorder mode, a second time to exit it.
-
- o Enhance File "Show" - Can display Degas, Degas Elite, and NeoChrome
- pictures. Right mouse button goes forward a page, left mouse button
- back a page.
-
- o Enhanced Install Application - You can select the type of application
- you are using, should NeoDesk unload for it, and more.
-
-
- Disabled Features
- -----------------
-
- The following major features are disabled in this demo version:
-
- o You cannot run programs.
-
- o You cannot complete a file copy or move operation. The operation will
- seem to take place (so you can get an idea of the time and speed it
- takes) but it will never be completed.
-
- o You cannot "Save Configuration..."
-
- o You cannot format a disk (though you can look at the format box).
-
- o You cannot "Print Directory..."
-
- o You cannot save edited icons, .NIC files, or desktop patterns.
-
- o You cannot actually reorder a directory, though you can see how it
- works.
-
-
- Comments
- --------
-
- NeoDesk 3 has many other features which are only hinted at in this
- demo version. Features like a new enhanced Control Panel with its own
- screen saver and corner clock, Printer Queue, Print Directory function,
- and much more.
-
- NeoDesk 3 comes with a 140 page illustrated manual, two disks, several
- extra utilities (one can replace the system fonts), a recoverable
- trashcan for NeoDesk, and a neat box to hold it all.
-
-
- How to Order
- ------------
-
- You can order your own personal copy of NeoDesk 3 for $69.95 by
- calling our toll free order line: 1-800-284-4742. You will receive
- ** FREE ** 2nd Day Air shipping.
-
- If you have any questions or comments about the programs, you can
- reach us at:
-
- Voice: (413) 584-7887 Fax: (413) 584=2565
-
- Gribnif Software
- P.O. Box 350
- Hadley, MA 01035
- U.S.A.