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SMILERSHELL/95 for Windows 95 and Windows NT
SmilerShell/95 is a compact yet powerful Windows 95/NT control center and
command line that takes NO space on your desktop. It looks like a simple
command line, but in reality it's more like a cross between Dashboard and
4DOS, without heavy memory requirements. Its quick directory-change
command DC lets you type the first few letters of any endpoint target
directory, on any drive, and instantly switch to that directory. And if
you set its "Sync With Explorer" switch, it'll keep Explorer's current
directory synchronized with SmilerShell/95. Combine DC with Sync and
you'll never again have to tediously click up and down a file manager
tree! If you use SmilerShell/95 ONLY as a navigation shortcut for
Explorer, it's well worth it.
But then there's the real-time memory/resources monitor, icon-menu "Apps"
launcher (easier than Start, and more flexible), multiple commands on one
line, 4DOS-like aliases (type-in or on Function keys), command completion,
even an alarm clock with a settable reminder message.
SmilerShell/95 takes NO space on your desktop. Usually it's just a tiny
button that hops into the title bar of your currently-active application.
Left-click the button to reveal the SmilerShell/95 window, or right-click
to see your Apps menu.
SmilerShell features Drag and Drop, command completion, full File
Associations support, full control over "inactive" windows, built in
FileFind. Launch your word processor with the file to edit as a
parameter, and avoid the File|Open dialog. Fast! There's much more than
a "DOS command line."
Not to ignore the top-rated command line. It's got command history,
editing, and search. It will handle anything you throw at it, including
pipes and redirection, batch files, PIF and Win95 LNK files, filenames
with embedded spaces, and file associations (just give the filename, no
need to specify the program). Its built-in Show command works like a
little Explorer window. And it runs multiple commands on one line like
4DOS ... which, when combined with its parameterized aliases, gives you a
built-in batch-like scripting language.
SmilerShell/95 takes up only about 250K of disk space, and uses less than
100K of RAM and 1% of resources while running. And it won't clutter up
your computer by spreading bits of itself throughout your system, the way
so many other Windows programs do.
INSTALLING SMILERSHELL
SmilerShell includes the following files:
install.exe the installer
smishell.exe the program
smishell.hlp the documentation, in Windows help file format
smishell.cnt the documentation contents, in Windows help file format
uninsmi.exe the uninstaller
readme.txt overview and installation instructions
whatsnew.txt new features and revision history
To install SmilerShell, run install.exe from within Windows. The
installer will make no changes to your system set-up or to any systemwide
files. It copies the SmilerShell files only to the directory you specify,
and puts its icons only in the Start button group you choose.
UNINSTALLING SMILERSHELL
To uninstall SmilerShell/95, simply run the included uninstall program.
HOW TO ORDER SMILERSHELL/95
You are welcome to test the fully-functional evaluation version of
SmilerShell/95 for 30 days. The evaluation version of SmilerShell
contains all the features found in the actual product. You can try the it
under real-world working conditions on your own system, to see if it meets
your needs. After the trial period, you must either purchase SmilerShell
or remove it from your system.
To order, send $29.95 (plus $5 for shipping) to:
Bardon Data Systems
1023 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
Or send $49.95 (plus $5 for shipping) for both SmilerShell and
SmilerShell/95. Outside North America please add an additional $6 for
overseas shipping charges.
You can order SmilerShell through Bardon by mail or phone, or through our
toll-free telephone order-taking service (800) 242-4775 (weekdays 7 to 6
Central time), on the Internet at http://www.bardon.com, or on CompuServe,
or through distributors worldwide. Details and addresses are in the
helpfile.
With a MasterCard or Visa you can order by phone, at (510) 526-8470, in
which case you'll be given your registration number immediately so you can
get rid of those reminder screens right away. Or simply mail in your card
number and expiration date.
Registered users get a registration number that will turn off the reminder
screens, a printed manual, support, update notices, and a disk with the
most recent version.
Registered users also get a free copy of Reverend Lowell's Treasury of
Humor, Volume 1: "He Who Laughs, Lasts!" Reverend Lowell's Treasury
contains thousands of humorous anecdotes collected by Reverend Lowell
during his long career as an ordained minister. After thirty years of
public speaking from the pulpit, the podium, and on television, he has
amassed over 200,000 items, and Reverend Lowell's Treasury represents the
"cream of the crop." These are Reverend Lowell's favorite funny stories,
revealing quotes, interesting anecdotes, and zingy one-liners. And
there's nothing that would be unsuitable in any public setting. There are
plenty of items to choose from. Each volume of the Treasury covers a
different topic, and contains at least as many items as you'd find in a
full-size book. Many are illustrated in color or black-and-white. You
can search for any item by keyword or first line. Or simply browse
through every item page by page.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SmilerShell/95 requires Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bardon Data Systems
1023 Key Route Boulevard
Albany, CA 94706-2321 USA
Phone: (510) 526-8470 voice/fax
Website: http://www.bardon.com
Internet: info@bardon.com
CompuServe: 72340,375