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Introduction
==========
Workplace Security for OS/2 Warp Version 3.0 provides seamless object level security for
the Workplace Shell. Workplace Security was developed using System Object Model (SOM)
technology.
One of the best features of the new OS/2 Warp is its inviting User Interface, the Workplace
Shell. The ease-of-use of OS/2 Warp makes it very easy to perform tasks such as deleting
or moving objects, changing the system settings and customizing the desktop. Unfortunately,
this inviting interface makes it very easy for novice or untrained users to accidentally
delete important objects or make other unwanted changes.
Workplace Security provides the necessary controls to avoid these kinds of problems.
Desktop Protection
===============
Workplace Security provides password controlled access to protect your desktop objects from
unauthorized access, tampering or accidental shredding. Workplace Security prevents Locked
objects from being opened or having their settings changed without entering the correct
password. In addition, locked objects cannot be:
Deleted
Renamed
Moved
Copied
Dragged
Receive dropped objects
The common menu items associated with the desktop and folder objects are removed from
an objects menu when the object is locked, leaving only the Settings and Unlock menu
items. When the object is unlocked, all menu items are restored. See the section
Controlling menu items for more information about selectively controlling the display of
special menu items.
Folders that you might want protected from unauthorized access or tampering may include:
Desktop Settings notebook
Any folder containing private documents
System Setup
System Startup
Drives folder
Places where Workplace Security is important:
PC's running Warp in a public place
When a PC running Warp is shared by many users
School classrooms or Labs
Computer retail stores running Warp on demo PC's
Seamless Security
===============
After installing Workplace Security a new Password page is seamlessly added to the
settings notebook for every "folder" type object on your desktop, including the desktop
settings notebook.
Folder objects that can be password protected include:
The Desktop
All standard folders
Minimized Viewer
Templates
Drives Folder
Startup Folder
IBM Information Superhighway
Light Tables
File Servers
Setting passwords
===============
To add password protection to an object, select the settings notebook for the object, click
on the Password page, then enter a password that will be required to unlock the object
whenever the object is locked. All passwords are encrypted for maximum security.
Controlling menu items
==================
The common menu items associated with the desktop and folder objects are removed from
an objects menu when the object is locked, leaving only the Settings and Unlock menu
items. When the object is unlocked, the menu items are restored. These common menu
items include:
Arrange
Open
Open parent
Create Another
Create Shadow
Copy
Delete
Find
Help
Move
Pickup
Select
Sort
In addition to these common menu items, the desktop and some folder objects have special
menu items that perform special functions. Some examples of special menu items include:
The Drives folder Create partition menu item
The Desktop Lockup menu item
The Desktop Shut down menu item
The Desktop System Setup menu item.
These special menu items can be removed by checking the Remove special menu items
check box option from the objects settings notebook password page.
The desktop settings notebook has a second password page for selectively controlling which
special menu items are displayed in the desktops menu. Any of these menu items can be
selectively controlled.
Refresh
Lockup now
Shut down
Lockout
Note: The Lockup and Shut down menu items will not be displayed if the Remove
special menu items check box option is also checked.
Desktop Lockout
=============
The Lockout function provides a "look but don't touch" alternative to the built-in Lockup
function. The Lockout function displays a password dialog that cannot be exited until the
correct desktop password is entered. When the Lockout function is active, all desktop
objects are inaccessible.
The Lockout function can be invoked at system startup by selecting the Invoke Lockout at
System startup option from Password page 2 of the Desktop settings notebook.
See the section Controlling menu items to add or remove the Lockout Desktop menu
item.
Locking an object
==============
Once a password has been set, a Lock item will appear in the objects context menu when
you click the right mouse button on the object. To lock the object, click on the Lock item
in the menu. When the object is locked, an "Unlock" item will appear in the menu.
Unlocking an object
================
To unlock an object, either double click on the object or select the "Unlock" item from the
menu. A password popup dialog will prompt you for the correct password. If an incorrect
password is entered, an "access denied" message is displayed.
All locked objects can be unlocked using the master password MASTER in the unregistered
version of the product.
Master Password
==============
Workplace Security supports a "master" password that can be set from the Workplace
Security Registration utility. Any locked object can be opened with the master password.
The master password is set to MASTER in the unregistered version of Workplace Security
and cannot be changed until the product is registered.
The master password provides an additional level of safety in the event an objects password
is lost or forgotten. The master password can be held by support personnel, or group
responsible for security in your organization.
Special considerations
==================
Passwords for folders and objects are archived along with the rest of the OS/2 Desktop
when the automatic Desktop archival feature is enabled in OS/2 Warp. Be aware that if the
Desktop is restored from an archive, passwords and the condition of the object, either
locked or unlocked, will return to their state at the date and time of the archive. If the
desktop or system is restored, you may need to use the master password to unlock any
objects if the password is no longer known. It may be necessary to run the Workplace
Security registration utility if after restoring the desktop the product is no longer registered,
assuming that the product had been registered.
If for some reason the master password becomes unknown, run the registration utility to set
a new master password. The master password is set to MASTER in the unregistered
version of the product and cannot be changed until you obtain a valid registration code.
Registration
==========
When you purchase Workplace Security, you will receive a registration code that you can
enter into the Workplace Security Registration utility. Once a valid registration code is
entered, the Master password dialog will be displayed allowing you to enter a new master
password. You will need to use the master password to unlock any locked objects in the
event the password becomes unknown.
The unregistered version of Workplace Security displays a "Please register" reminder
message anytime an object is successfully unlocked. You must click on the "OK" button to
dismiss this message. This reminder message is no longer displayed after the product is
registered.
How to purchase
==============
Print and fill out the Workplace Security ORDER.DOC form found in the Workplace Security
folder. The suggested list price is $35.00 USD. Quantity pricing is available. Upgrades are
available to registered customers free of charge for one year from the date of purchase,
after which a $10.00 USD upgrade fee may be required.
Online registration is available through CompuServe. To register GO SWREG. The product
registration ID is: 4733.
Product Support
=============
Product support is available to registered customers through Compuserve, America Online,
and the internet via E-mail and through the America Online OS/2 forum.
America Online: MVSoft (MVSoft@aol.com)
Compuserve: 75131,1546@compuserve.com
License Agreement
===============
IF YOU DOWNLOAD OR USE THIS PROGRAM YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS.
Workplace Security for OS/2 Warp is not shareware, public domain, or freeware. It may be
distributed freely, without modification of any kind, for the purpose of trying the product to
determine if it meets your needs. You must purchase Workplace Security if you continue to
use it beyond a 30 day trial period. The registration code is your proof of purchase.
Maple Valley Software grants purchaser and purchaser accepts a nontransferable and
nonexclusive license to use, on a single computer, Workplace Security. Maple Valley
Software shall have the right to terminate this license if purchaser violates any of its
provisions. Purchaser agrees that Workplace Security and accompanying materials are the
property of Maple Valley Software and that Maple Valley Software will maintain title to and
ownership of Workplace Security at all times. Purchaser agrees to keep the registration code
confidential at all times. Giving the registration code to others constitutes theft of the
product and is in direct violation of the terms of this agreement.
Maple Valley Software makes no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect
to the quality, performance, accuracy, or fitness of Workplace Security for any particular
purpose. Maple Valley Software assumes no responsibility for any decisions made or actions
taken on the part of the purchaser because of the use of Workplace Security. In no event
shall Maple Valley Software, or any of its representatives, be liable for any loss of profit or
any other damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other
damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product - even if Maple Valley
Software or an authorized agent of such has been advised of the possibility of such
damages - or for any claim by any other party. Maple Valley Software reserves the right to
make changes, enhancements, and improvements to Workplace Security at any time and
without notice.
This program "Workplace Security" (tm) Copyright (C) Maple Valley Software 1995