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LOCKER v1.51 Demo
Thank you for Trying LOCKER v1.51 for DOS & WINDOWS. Please
notify us if you encounter any problems with LOCKER.
You are allowed to use this DEMO of LOCKER for 30 days. After 30 days
you should either purchase LOCKER or STOP USING the DEMO.
You are allowed to give/distribute this demo to anyone ONLY IF it
is given with this documentation and is FREE.
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 !
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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.
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Instructions for installing LOCKER v1.51 DEMO
Upgrading:
First make a backup of your LOCKER files.
Then follow the normal install procedure (make sure you do not
first erase the old LOCKER files.)
Then for each program which was metered under a previous version,
reset the license limit. (Enter the change screen & press F10)
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, README.TXT to your Fileserver's
\SYSTEM directory (or any restricted directory)
example: copy a:\*.* f:\system\*.*
(This will copy all the locker files from drive a: to the
f:\system directory)
The first time you run LOCKCON you will be prompted for a directory
path for the log files. This directory path MUST be available for
read/write for everyone. It is suggested that directory NOT be the same
as where you put the LOCKER files.
When you run LOCKCON you will see the console screen: (ex.)
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ LOCKER v1.51 Console │
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│ PEAK TOTAL │
│ PROGRAM: TYPE: LIMIT: CURRENT: USED: WAITS: ABORTS: ACCESS: │
│ TEST DOS 001 000 001 000 000 005 │
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│ INS=Install DEL=UnInstall ENTER=Change Count ESC=Exit │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Description of the Headings in LOCKCON:
Program: The name of the program which is being metered
Type: The type of program (DOS or WIN)
Limit: The number of concurrant users to be allowed.
Use: The number of users currently using the exec.
Peak Used: Peak Number of concurrent users who have been using the program
at one time.
Waits: Number of users who had to wait to access the program.
This # includes the users who decided not to wait.
Aborts: Number of users who decided to cancel out of waiting for the program.
Total Access: Total number of users that have used the program.
Does not include users who aborted waiting.
If the numbers under these headings are --- it means that LOCKCON could not
find the log files. If the are +++ it means that the number is greater than
999.
The statistics are cleared whenever the number of licenses (limit) is changed,
even if it is changed to the same number (and saved).
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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.
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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 v1.51 Demo Version
Copyright (c) Jason P. Murray 1992. 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 concurrent 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 concurrent 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.
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NOTES:
Description of files:
LOCKER.DOS Data file used by LOCKCON.EXE for DOS
LOCKER.WIN Data file used by LOCKCON.EXE
LOCKCON.EXE Locker Management Console
README.TXT This text file
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 !)
You should not install a new version of a metered program WITHOUT
first removing metering.
When LOCKER is installed it creates several hidden files in the program
directory. These files should not be deleted.
BEFORE installing metering on LOCKER with WORDPERFECT for WINDOWS,
you should copy WPWINFIL.EXE to WPWINFIL.@@@. This file can be found
in your WORDPERFECT program directory.
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.
If your program icon, after install metering, changes to a LOCK icon, you
can restore it back to the previous icon by highlighting the program,
selecting FILE from the system menu, then selecting properties and then
pushing the CHANGE ICON button. Then change the extension on the file name
from .EXE to .@@@
If you need to change the path where the statistics are stored,
copy all log files from the current log directory to the new own,
then erase the LOCKER.CFG file from LOCKER's directory. When you run
LOCKCON again you will be prompted for a new path. You will also have
to reset the License values for all software that is being metered so they
can recognize the new path.
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The following licenses for LOCKER v1.51 are available:
USD $ 135 / server (S/H included) for the US & CANADA
In Texas please add 8.25% Sales Tax.
We accept CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, VISA and MC,
and Company PO's (call for approval)
If you want more information on LOCKER or if you decide to purchase LOCKER
we can be contacted at:
VERITAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
12750 MERIT DRIVE, SUITE 830
DALLAS, TX 75251
(214)-387-1812
Compuserve Address: 72576,3352
INTERNATIONAL Sales via MC/VISA.
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.
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