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U2-02: DOS Menu / Shell Programs
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#0275 DOS Menus #1 Small Programs Disk
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Application Menu 1.0 (AM)
Graham, Keith P.
$0
is a very neat little menu system for novice users as well as experts.
EGAMenu
Krosnowski, Robert A.
$0
is an unusual DOS menu program for EGA/VGA systems. It uses graphics to add a
little pizazz to the menu. It includes a screen blanker function that prevents
screen burn-in by putting on a bouncing-line display. Sub-menus are supported
and QB4 source code is included.
EXE
Hall, C. Q.
$10
is a type of DOS menu program, but no menus have to be set up in advance.
Instead, it displays all the EXE, COM, and BAT files in the current directory
and lets you select the one to run. A View option in the program was not
explained in the docs and we could not get it to do anything.
Menu3
is simple DOS menu program.
PCPF
is a menu programmer roughly similar to IBM's Fixed Disk Organizer.
SkipDOS
is a DOS menu program.
SLMNU
is a DOS menu program.
SYORG
is a menu program and usage logger.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #0275
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#2398 DOS Menus #2 Small Programs Disk
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Automatic Menu 3.10 (AMENU)
CompuTech Group
$25
displays a multi-column list of all executable files in a directory, allowing
you to select and execute any of them, including BASIC files. Subdirectories
are also displayed and you can change directories simply by selecting one with
the cursor keys. It does not allow entering command line parameters, which
limits its use for running DOS utilities and some other types of programs.
ASDEMenu (ASDEMEN)
ASDE Inc.
$10
is a tool for creating batch file menu systems. (The authors can no
longer be reached at the address provided in the documentation.)
FreeMenu (FREEMNU)
Smith, Martin K.
$0
is a freeware DOS menu program that is easy to use and to modify. It can handle
18 command lines per program name and 19 program names per menu. It uses less
than 3k while running other programs. When setting up menus, it will let you
search through directories for programs and will write the command lines to call
a highlighted program for you. An additional program, SpeedRun, will display up
to 50 EXE/COM files in a directory and let you quickly select one to run. (The
author is no longer at the address provided in the documentation.)
Menu Maker 1.4 (MNUMAKR)
Cravener, William
$10
allows you to create pop-up shadow box window menus. The five sample COM
files that are included are enough to make you want to try this program
for yourself.
Mickey Menu 1.0 (MKYMNU)
Gary Maddox
$15
is a quick, easy, mouse driven system for accessing up to 1000 applications.
Ok, so we said we would add no more me-too menu systems, but how could we turn
down a mouse-oriented DOS menu system named "Mickey Menu"? Also, while there
are dozens of complex menu programs that support the mouse, this one will meet
the needs of those who want a fast, simple, bare-bones DOS menu program.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #2398
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#4056 DOS Menus #3 Small Programs Disk
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External Works 1.0 (EXWORKS)
Roepenack, Scott Nathan
$25
lets you quickly and easily create small menu files for specific applications.
For example, in seconds you could create a menu file for compiling and linking a
particular program's source code, or a menu for your favorite games, etc.
Icon Shell 2.0 (ICONSHL) 11-94 CD
Sureau, Denis G.
$45
is a DOS shell with a Windows-like Graphical User Interface. Up to 20
icons are allowed per screen and an unlimited number of screens may be
created. Requires VGA.
Medley
ButtonWare, Inc. ASP
$0
is a tiny, easy-to-use DOS menu program. This program is great for laptops. It
features a screen blanker, user defined hot keys, and a menu designer utility.
MenuMedia 1.3 (MENUMED)
EFD Systems
$8
is a quick and easy DOS menu application. You can create a menu data
file with any text editor (or even using COPY CON:) with each line
containing the menu prompt followed by the program name to run if the
prompt is selected.
Programs to run can include COM, EXE and batch files, as well as calling
MenuMedia to execute a submenu or parent menu. You can also specify a
"wallpaper" in the form of a PCX file of your choosing or ANSI graphics.
SlickMenus 1.1 (SLICKMN)
Olbrich, Drew
$25
is an easy-to-use DOS menu program with some unique features. It has a program
usage monitor that tells you the top five most used programs and how many
times they have been used. The menu system is slick and easy to use and has
context sensitive help. Features include network support, screen blanking,
timed execution of programs and mouse support. A sliding-tiles game is
included.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4056
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HDM IV 4.64 [HDM464]
MicroFox Co. ASP
$39
#20175 [March 1994 CD]
is an excellent, flexible DOS menu shell. It has a 99-level security
system for users and menu items, timed execution of programs, enhanced
network support for up to 254 users, user-definable help screens, mouse
support, and more. It will support up to 1000 menu files. Other features
include mouse support, European and Military date and time formats, and
support for DR-DOS, EZ-DOS, and 4DOS. This is one of the top rated DOS
menu programs.
Director
Baumbach, Dan ASP
$40
#27063/1526
is an outstanding DOS menu and file/directory management utility. It will move
directories as well as delete directories that are not empty. Director can
handle up to 500 directories of up to 1000 files each. It is LAN compatible,
as well as DESQview and UltraVision compatible, and features PKZIP and LHA
support.
The pop-up menu can have up to 24 programs that can run at the press of a key,
and can have unlimited submenus. You can bring up a file list, mark files, and
pass those names to a program, such as a file archiver, for example. Directory
tree information is optionally saved to disk, making future loads faster.
It can move or copy entire directory/file structures between drives. It will
display a sorted file list for any drive or combination of drives, show
duplicate files and create file listings in ASCII or DBF formats. Other
features include swapping to disk or EMS to reduce overhead to 2K when other
programs are being run.
It can view files in a variety of formats including Lotus 1-2-3; dBase;
WordStar; Microsoft Word; Windows Write; Word for Windows; Quattro, Quattro
Pro, Symphony and compatible spreadsheets; WordPerfect 5.0+; FoxBase, FoxPro,
Clipper, Quicksilver and compatible DBF files; as well as PCX picture files
and compressed files in ZIP format.
Menu Commando II
Progressive Solutions, Inc.
$50
#27063/2298
is a powerful DOS menu program with numerous features. Features include mouse
support; customizable menu security in both the single-user and multi-user
modes; unlimited multiple users; program usage log; allows programs to be
executed with a keypress; formats 5.25" and 3.5" disks; searches for file names;
and more.
Mountain Menus
McCurry, Mark M.
$20-$50
#27063/2742
is a mouse-driven, network friendly menuing system. You can define one main menu
and up to 29 submenus, each with up to 20 selections with a user-defined full
screen help window for each item. It uses no RAM while running selected
programs. Features include screen blanking, passwords, on-line help, and
environment editing. Requires DOS 3+.
BatMenu
Gloistein, Donald
$30
#27256/1602
allows single key selection of up to 32 menu choices at a time. Features
include printer control, password, multiple hard disk support and DESQview
compatibility. The author is no longer at the addr