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Tamalpais Technologies - WinStop (Ver 1.02)
Copyright (c) 1994-1995 - All rights reserved
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Introduction
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One of the frustrating things I find myself doing when working my computer
is trying to stop Windows from loading when it is called from my autoexec.bat
file. If you need to get to DOS, trying to find the exact timing to stop
Windows from loading is next to impossible. You either do not stop it at all
or you break out of your autoexec.bat to early, and miss items needed to set
your machine up properly (how many times have you had a C> prompt?)
WinStop ends this problem. It pops up a 20 second timer that allows you to
cancel the loading of Windows. If you do not stop the timer, it will load
Windows as it always has. This allows you to turn on your machine in the
morning, get your cup of coffee, and still have Windows loaded the way
you wanted it to.
I hope WinStop is as useful to you as it is to us. Many thanks to all of
you who have send me your comments on the program and who have joined our
family of registered users. Please send me any comments you have about the
product, good or bad, and any ideas you have that would improve it.
Full Working Copy:
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This is a full working copy of WinStop. It is not crippled in anyway.
Installation
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(An installation program is being developed!)
Copy the contents of the WinStop disk (or the zip file) to a directory.
I.E.
C:
C:\
MD winstop
CD winstop
COPY A:*.*
Replace the line that loads Windows (usually WIN)
in your autoexec.bat file with:
CALL C:\WINSTOP\WINSTOP.BAT
That's all there is to it!
USE:
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WinStop will display a menu each time you boot. It will begin counting down
the number of seconds specified in the TTWINSP.CFG file. The default is 25
seconds, but you can modify it. After the counter hits 0, the program will
exit and load Windows. If you want to load Windows imeadiately, press the
space bar. If you do not want to go into windows, press any key (other than
<SPACE BAR>) to return to the main screen with the menu. You may then choose
to load Windows or to return to DOS (Pressing <ENTER> twice from the count
down window will load DOS).
To edit the seconds that WinStop waits, use an ASCII editor (such as EDIT in
DOS 5.x and 6.x) to edit TTWINSP.CFG. The second line contains a number -
which is the number of seconds WINSTOP will wait before loading Windows.
Registration:
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Register this product and you will receive:
* The very latest version (with extra features)
* Information on other Tam Tech products
* A clear conscience!
WinStop is shareware (give one to a friend!), but NOT freeware
You must register the copy (and pay the fee) to use it (we do want to eat!)
When you register the copy, Tamalpais Technologies will send you the latest
version. This copy will include all new features developed so far.
Cost is: $29 per copy
Corporate site license prices:
Number of copies: Price
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2 to 50 $49.00
51 to 100 $89.00
101 to 150 $129.00
Site License: Over 150 users: $169.00
* One site is one physical address.
Unlimited, corporate wide license (can be used at any branch of the company,
including growth) for $295.
To register the product, please send check, cash or money order to:
Tamalpais Technologies
C/O WinStop
PO Box 125
Larkspur, CA 94977
Voice: (415) 927-0333
Fax: (415) 927-4619
BBS: (415) 729-5529
We will also except purchase orders.
To print an order form, run 'ORDER.BAT' by typing: ORDER
Paying by Credit Card:
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We will be happy to bill your Visa or Mastercard for Win Stop.
Simply print the ORDER form and fill out the credit card section, call our
BBS, or call in your order at (415) 927-0333.
BBS Orders:
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You can call our BBS and order directly. It's quick and easy. Simply
call (415) 729-5529, answer the few entry questions, and type <REG>
from the main menu. Simply instructions will guide you from there.
The BBS contains all of Tamalpais Technologies shareware, plus many
non TamTech titles. We work hard to only include shareware that is
useful and bug free on our BBS. Come on by and visit!
The BBS is free for 30 minutes of access every day! You can all 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
NEW - Now you can fax orders in.
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Simply print the order form (by typing 'ORDER') and fax your order in!
The Fax number is (415) 927-4619. We will send you an invoice or charge
your Visa or Master Card.
Tamalpais Technologies Complete Satisfaction Guarantee ...
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WinStop comes with a 60 day money day back
guarantee. If you are unhappy with the product for any reason,
Tamalpais Technologies will refund your money in full. Simply call or
write TamTech within 60 days of purchase.
Paying through Compuserve
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You can now register WinStop through Compuserve! It will get billed
directly to your Compuserve account. Simply type GO SWREG and follow the
instructions. Keyword is 'TamTech'.
Suggestions / Support:
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We welcome suggestions for improved features for WinStop, as well as
ideas for new utilities you'd like to see.
To contact us, write us at the above address, send us a Compuserve Email (to
73257,2166) or call Tamalpais Technologies at (415) 927-0333. We would like
to here from you, so please do write or call us and tell us your complements,
problems, or new feature ideas.
Disclaimer:
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This software has been tested thoroughly and is believed to be free of
problems, however, software is one of the most complicated kind of product
produced by humans. No person can be absolutely and completely certain that a
piece of complicated software will work in any given machine and environment.
Therefore, you are completely responsible for determining the fitness of this
program and Tamalpais Technologies and it's staff are not liable for any damages.
Are you a Network Consultant or Reseller?
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Call us at Tamalpais Technologies and ask us about or reseller program!
Your clients will thank you for it!
About Shareware . . .
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Shareware is a concept of "Try before you buy" software. It allows you, the
customer to look at and use software before purchasing it. This program is
the full working version, it is not crippled in any way.
Shareware works because people share good programs. If you like the WinStop
and it works for you, give a copy to a friend!
We at Tamalpais Technologies live off the proceeds generated by shareware
sales. Your registration allows us to create more products. Thank you for
your support.