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FILELIST FOR 2WINUSRS.LZH: 2-12-94
(1)-INSTALL.BAT
(2)-W.BAT
(3)-DE2WUSRS.BAT
(4)-THIS FILE(REALLY?)
This program allows two people to use Windows(TM) and have their own separate
ways of doing things such as colors, physical placement and size of windows,
wallpaper, etc. Another big benefit is that the other person can't screw-up
your screen as easily. For example, my wife even uses a different video dri-
ver because she feels that SVGA-1024 * 768 makes everything TOO small.
CAVEATS:
(1)-This program needs MS-DOS(TM) 6.0 or 6.2 since it uses the CHOICE command.
If this really ticks you off let me know and I'll write an alternate.
There are many ways to skin this cat.
(2)-This program requires about 500K of hard disk space.
(3)-It only preserves the "INI" files that are stored in the actual Windows
subdirectory i.e. if your spouse changes the WordPerfect(TM) set-up file
then it will be changed for you also. An alternate program could eliminate
this problem but it may have to be taylored to the exact way you have your
hard drive files arranged.
(4)-The BIGGEST problem is that if you install a major program after this
point which CHANGES the system files-only your system files will be
changed. In otherwords you will have to reinstall the program in the
other user's mode also in order to get their system files to reflect any
changes. You COULD just copy your "INI" and "GRP" files to their subdi-
rectory but then they will lose all of personal settings.
(5)-If your Windows subdirectory is not named "windows" you may have trouble
with the program working correctly. At least temporarily rename it for the
installation.
INSTALLING:
(1)-Copy all files to your Windows subdirectory.
(2)-Type "install.bat" from that subdirectory. (The ".bat" may be necessary.)
(3)-If you are using a Menu program, you will have to change the executable
file to "\W.bat"
RUNNING:
Type "w" from the root directory. You will have to decide who is the Primary
user and who is the "Secondary" user. If equal users then just mutually de-
cide who is who.
UnINSTALLING:
The "program"(really just a batch file) can be uninstalled by typing
"de2wusrs" from your Windows subdirectory.
LEGAL STUFF:
(1)-MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
(2)-WordPerfect is a registered trademark of the WordPerfect Corporation.
(3)-PKZIP(R) is copywrited by PKWARE Inc.
(4)-This program is Freeware. Feel free(no pun intended) to distribute it in
anywhere, anytime, on any media. Although, if you appreciate it a small
donation of a $2 would be nice since I racked my brain on it for several
hours!
(5)-Use at your own risk. I WILL NOT be responsible for any problems which may
arise-especially point #4 under CAVEATS.
PERSONAL STUFF:
This is actually a simple batch file but if you don't have resources to make
any necessary modifications you need such as more users, security protection,
or getting around the CHOICE command-let me know and for a small fee I'll
work on it. Or if you have comments, suggestions, job offers(:-)), etc. - I
can be reached at:
Jim Donovan
75 Union St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(203)646-9610
Delphi @JD441