PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS FILE BEFORE USING THE PROGRAM
This package contains 17 files:
- readme (this file)
- famshell.exe (the program executable)
- fs.hlp (online help for famshell)
- fs.ico (the famshell icon file)
- fs.bmp (a bitmap used in famshell)
- makefs.exe (the configuration program)
- makefs.hlp (online help for the configuration program)
- makefs.ico (the icon file for the configuration program)
- fsinst.cmd (the installation command file)
- shut.cmd (a utility needed to shutdown the system from within famshell)
- calc.exe ( a calculator)
- flens.exe (a file management tool)
- flens.hlp (help for the file management tool)
- message.exe (message tool)
- message.hlp (help for the message tool)
- scribble.exe (a notepad)
- scribble.hlp (help for the notepad)
'FamShell 1.1' is shareware. You may copy and redistribute it free of charge as long as you do not sell the programme or change any of the files included in the package. But if you are a registered user, you are expressly prohibited from making your password known to third parties. If you redistribute this programme you must include all 17 files named above. If you wish to include 'FamShell 1.1' on a shareware CD or floppy you are free to do so, provided you do not charge for the programme itself. In this case, I'd appreciate notification (see my Compuserve address given below).
Requirements:
ReXX must be installed on your machine (if you're using Warp, this is most probably already the case). I've only tested the programme with OS/2 Warp, so I don't know how it will perform with earlier versions of OS/2.
Installation:
Copy or unzip the 17 'FamShell' files into a directory (folder) of their own and run fsinst.cmd. A program object will be created on your desktop.
Description:
FamShell sits on top of the Workplace Shell without replacing it. It is intended to 'protect' your WPS against members of your household etc. who wish to use your computer for their own purposes, but don't want to get involved with the details. It provides an easy interface for them, on which every button does just about what it says. They get access to a folder of their own, plus the cd and floppy drives, if you wish. You can also give them access to a games folder. That's the deal: they can use your pc, but they agree to stick to FamShell and not to 'attack' your WPS. The program's not a foolproof safety system against sabouteurs, but a friendly offer to well-meaning people who do not really wish to cause chaos (but sometimes do when clicking around on your lovingly customized Workplace Shell).
Additions in version 1.1
FamShell's window is now initially smaller and resizeable, since version 1.0 did not run well with resolutions lower than 800 x 600. The same goes for the configuration tool makefs.exe. Several features have been included:
1. A calculator
2. A message tool for users to leave messages for other users and read messages sent to them
3. A notepad for users to create reminders and notes for themselves and browse through them
4. A file management tool for more advanced users
5. A button to get the current time and date
6. A log off function for users to leave FamShell without closing it - meaning that another user can take over 'on the fly'
Usage:
FamShell needs to be configured before use. Have a look at the main program before you run the configuration tool (makefs.exe), so that you get a general idea of what you wish to do. The undefined buttons
are for the programs you wish to make available to your 'sub-users'. There are eight of them, but you don't need to assign all of them to applications straight away. Each receives a title, which you can choose freely (but only one word titles, please) and an application name, which is not visible on the Family Shell and consists of the full path and filename of the program involved. The other buttons allow access to cd and floppy drives, a games folder and a personal folder which makefs.exe will automatically create when you name a new user.
During installation, a program icon was created on your desktop. I suggest you put this in your startup folder. That way, FamShell will be run every time the system is booted. You yourself can easily click it away, if you wish to switch to the WPS. If you prefer to leave the icon on your destop or drag it onto the launchpad, you'll have to show your 'sub-users' how to start their shell by clicking its icon.
Licence:
After registering, you'll receive a password that will work with any updates upto a full version number (i.e., it would work with 1.2, but not with 2.0). Your licence will allow you to run the program on one destop pc plus one mobile computer (but not on 2 desktops or two notebooks). You are expressly prohibited from making your password known to third parties. Registered users of version 1.0 can use their old password on 1.1 and do not need to pay for the update.
Registration:
I'm asking for 20 US$ or 30 german marks if you decide to continue using FamShell after a 20 day trial period. If you do not wish to use the program after this period, you must delete it from your hard disk. There are two ways of registering:
a) via compuserve. Go swreg (shareware registration) and type the registration id number: 8623
Then fill in the form. Registration is electronic only. I don't send floppies - only passwords. I check my E-mail on an almost daily basis, if I'm not away from home, so you an be confident of receiving your password speedily via E-mail.
b) by sending me a cheque. PLEASE make this out in german marks (DM), as I wish to avoid prohibitive conversion fees charged by the bank. The cost of registering by cheque is 30 marks per licence, as defined above. Don't forget to include your name and full address on a piece of paper, so I can send you your password by mail. Send your cheques to:
Martin Farrent
Eifelstrasse 4
53119 Bonn
Germany
If you wish to contact me, my compuserve id is: 100045,1712
NO WARRANTY
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THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
