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MrMenu v1.1
(Shareware Release)
Data Security and Menuing Program
(c) Copyright 1990, Energy Software
- All rights reserved
SOFTWARE REGISTRATION
You are granted a 30 day trail period to determine whether or
not MrMenu will meet your needs. After that time you must either
register the software or discontinue its use.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
(c) Copyright 1990, Energy Software - All rights reserved
You are granted a license to use MrMenu. The MrMenu software
package may be copied and used ONLY in accordance with the terms
of the license, which is described below.
Energy Software License Agreement
(SINGLE-USER PRODUCTS)
This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Energy
Software. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement,
promptly discontinue use of the program.
ENERGY SOFTWARE LICENSE
1. GRANT OF LICENSE - Energy Software grants to you the right to
use one copy of the enclosed Energy Software program (the
"SOFTWARE") on a single terminal connected to a single computer
(i.e. with a single CPU). You may not network SOFTWARE or
otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal
at the same time.
2. COPYRIGHT - The SOFTWARE is owned by Energy Software or its
suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and
international treaty provisions. You may copy the SHAREWARE
version of MrMenu freely provided not more than $5 a disk is
charged, also the files and programs are not modified in any way.
The programs may not be sold as part of a larger more inclusive
package.
3. OTHER RESTRICTIONS - You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE,
but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written
materials on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and
the recipient agrees to the terms of the Agreement. You may not
reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES - Energy Software disclaims all other
warranties, with express or implied, including but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, with respect to the SOFTWARE, and
accompanying written materials. This limited warranty gives you
specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from
state to state.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES - In no event shall
Energy Software or its suppliers be liable for any damages
whatsoever (including, without limitation to, damages for loss
of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of
or inability to use the Energy Software product, even if Energy
Software has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above
limitation may not apply to you.
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED
RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subjected to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c)(1)(ii) of the Rights of Technical Data and Computer Software
clause at 52.227-7013. Contractor/manufacturer is Energy
Software/ 409 Alpine/ Killeen, TX 76542
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of Texas.
Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if
you wish to contact Energy Software for any reason, Please
write: Energy Software Customer Service/ 409 Alpine/ Killeen, TX
76542
The shareware version of MrMenu is a complete and working
program. The only difference between the shareware version and
the retail version is the very important feature which prevents
hard drive access when booting from a floppy drive and context
sensitive help screens. In addition a 30 screen delay at the
beginning of the program.
What the price will get you.
$19.95 allows you to continue to use, legally, the shareware
version of MrMenu.
$49.95 you will receive a printed manual and a registered copy
of MrMenu.
$89.95 you will receive the retail version of MrMenu. This
version includes the feature which prevent hard drive access
from floppy drive boots, context sensitive help screens and
one free upgrade.
Please make checks or money orders payable to :
ENERGY SOFTWARE
409 Alpine
Killeen, TX 76542
Send your payment, along with the following registration
form:
Name ___________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State _______________
Zip Code ________________
Computer Type __________________________________________
Software type Quantity Price ea. Total Price
Shareware......MrMenu ________ $19.95 ___________
Registered.....MrMenu ________ $49.95 ___________
Retail version MrMenu ________ $89.95 ___________
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Subtotal of order ___________
Texas residents add 7.5% sales tax ___________
Shipping and Handling.................$4.00ea ___________
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Total of order.................................___________
Preferred disk type _____ 3.5" _____ 5.25"
Write Energy Software at the above address for dealer
discounts and wholsale prices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
Trademarks......................................... 1
What is MrMenu..................................... 1
Why use MrMenu..................................... 1
Acknowledgments.................................... 2
2. HOW TO INSTALL
Save............................................... 3
Exit and save
Exit without saving
Exit, save and implement
Abort
Security Level..................................... 4
None
Some
Tight
Color Selection.................................... 6
Recurring Event Option............................. 7
Program selection
Frequency
Administrator Password............................. 7
User Track......................................... 8
User name and hours
User name, program and hours
Program Track...................................... 8
Program name and hours
Program name, user and hours
Personalization.................................... 8
Electronic Mail.................................... 9
3. MRMENU OPERATION
Password Entry..................................... 9
System security
Screen blanking
Welcome Screen..................................... 9
Function keys
F1 help........................................ 9
F3 DOS Shell.................................. 10
F5 Calculator................................. 10
F6 Mail....................................... 10
F7 System information......................... 11
F10 Log off / Quit............................ 11
Main Screen....................................... 11
4. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR ACTIONS AND OPERATIONS
Add Menu.......................................... 12
Edit / Delete Menu................................ 13
New User.......................................... 13
Change / Delete User.............................. 14
Reconfigure....................................... 14
Security Level.................................. 15
None
Some
Color Selection................................. 15
Recurring Event Option......................... 16
Program selection
Frequency
Administrator Password.......................... 16
User Track...................................... 17
User name and hours
User name, program and hours
Program Track................................... 17
Program name and hours
Program name, user and hours
Personalization................................. 17
Electronic Mail................................. 18
View Tracking..................................... 18
Uninstall......................................... 18
Shell to DOS...................................... 19
Xit to DOS........................................ 19
5. MrMenu Troubleshooting............................ 19
TRADEMARKS
dBase III and Framework are trademarks of Ashton-Tate.
IBM and IBM Personal Computer, IBM PC are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
SCAN is a copyrighted work of:
McAfee Associates/InterPath
4423 Cheeny Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-3832
Introduction
What is MrMenu?
MrMenu is a menu-driven operating environment for business use.
Also, MrMenu provides a very high degree of data security. MrMenu
is compatible with IBM PC's and clones. Its use will ease in the
loading and operation of all programs presently on your computers
hard drive.
MrMenu is easy to understand and use. To access a program simply
enter a password and a few keystrokes. Once accomplished you will
be able to run the selected computer application. MrMenu allows
access to as many as 6,561 different programs or applications.
Its only limitation is the number of programs you desire to run.
Why use MrMenu?
MrMenu provides business owners, managers and system
administrators with a significant degree of data security. This
security factor has become vital in today's business environment.
Once installed and operational, MrMenu is as easy to use as any
other menuing application. Users will not know they are using
anything more than a menu program.
MrMenu replaces several different programs currently on the
market with one convenient integrated package. MrMenu replaces:
o Menuing programs
o Data security programs
o Audit trail programs
o Password programs
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Here are just a few reasons why MrMenu is a wise choice:
o Limits access to authorized persons.
o Tracks incorrect password attempts.
o Provides an audit trail of programs used and the names of
authorized persons using the computer system.
o Prevents access of the computer hard drive when booting
from a floppy disk drive.
o Optional ability to provide a recurring event checker. Use
it to optimize the hard drive, check for viruses or any
recurring event.
o Uses only 5k of RAM while running an application.
Acknowledgments
Energy Software expresses thanks to the following individuals for
the assistance provided during the development of MrMenu:
Herb Martin - Provided many security ideas which were
incorporated into MrMenu.
Harold Thomson - Provided many routines for MrMenu, This
increased both the speed and efficiency of
operation.
A special thanks to Charles Philip Justice Jr. my 12 year old
friend who was a better hacker than most adults. Also, without
the help of the following MrMenu would not have been possible;
John Collie, Jeff Greenhill, Vanessa Justice, John Nichols,
Marikay Rowlee.
How to Install
Minimum Requirements:
The following are the minimum requirements for proper
installation and operation of MrMenu.
Hard Drive
One Floppy Drive 256k of RAM memory
Color Monitor CGA, EGA, or VGA
DOS Version 3.0 or above
IBM or IBM Compatible computer
500k of C: drive free space
MrMenu must be installed on a hard drive for proper operation.
Create a working copy before you begin installation. For users of
3 1/2" disk drives or 1.2 meg floppy drives you may copy both
disks to a single working disk.
Your next step is to place the working INSTALL disk in the 'A'
drive and type INSTALL.
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Example A> INSTALL
Once the install program is loaded you are given the opportunity
to press the ESC (escape) key to exit or any other key will
continue. The following installation configuration selections are
available:
Exit Options.
Level of data security desired.
Configuration of screen colors.
System Administrator password.
Recurring event option.
Track user options.
Track program options.
Personalization option.
Electronic mail.
The following section will explain each option in further detail.
Exit options
The exit option is the top item listed on the main menu and it is
used to exit/save/install the MrMenu configuration data. To
select this option press return. After doing this you will notice
a sub-menu appear with four choices.
Exit and Save : This option will save all options selected. In
addition, the exit and save option will show the options selected
prior to exiting. This option is useful to hold selected
installation options for later implementation.
Exit without Saving : This option will NOT save any previously
selected options and immediately return you to DOS.
Exit, Save and Implement : The use of this option will correctly
transfer MrMenu files to the selected computer. Prior to actual
implementation MrMenu will provide a screen displaying
installation options set. After reviewing the screen press
RETURN to implement and install MrMenu. During the installation
process MrMenu will insure the following:
o The C: drive is a valid hard drive.
o MrMenu will make the directory \MRMENU, if this directory
exists prior to installation MrMenu will provide an error
message and abort.
o Free hard disk space is checked prior to installation.
MrMenu requires a minimum 500k of hard drive space for
proper operation.
o With security level TIGHT MrMenu checks for the existence of
an AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The length of the path statement and
the length of the AUTOEXEC.BAT will be checked. The path
statement must be less than 116 characters. The AUTOEXEC.BAT
must be less than 600 lines.
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o MrMenu WILL NOT complete the installation if a system
administrator password was not selected.
NOTE: BLINKING entries either have not been set (or possible
reevaluation should be given to the selected option.)
MrMenu displays an installation status screen to keep you
informed of the status of the Installation. Once installation is
complete MrMenu will immediately implement the changes by
rebooting your computer. A ten second warning will be given,
insure all floppy drive doors are open prior to the reboot.
Abort : Choosing this option allows you to return to the
installation main menu.
WARNING: The Exit, Save and Implement option is the ONLY option
to install MrMenu.
Security Level
When selecting the level of data security desired a sub-menu will
appear suggests three options: NONE, SOME and TIGHT. Selection of
a security level is dependent on many factors. Important items to
be evaluated are:
o Possible deliberate theft of data.
o Intentional destruction of files.
o Possible uncontrolled access to system.
An explanation of the features of each security level are given
below:
NONE -
o MrMenu will not provide any security.
o MrMenu will not ask for a password for entry to system.
o DOS shell provided to all users.
o Program access not controlled.
o User tracking unavailable.
o Program tracking unavailable.
o Access to System Administrator area not controlled.
o You must configure your AUTOEXEC.BAT to run MrMenu.
o Email is not provided.
SOME -
o MrMenu will ask for a password to enter the MrMenu
environment.
o DOS shell is provided to selected users.
o Program access controlled.
o User tracking available, if enabled.
o Program tracking available, if enabled.
o Access to System Administrator area is controlled.
o You must configure your AUTOEXEC.BAT to run MrMenu.
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TIGHT -
o MrMenu will ask for a password to enter the MrMenu
environment.
o DOS shell is provided to selected users.
o Program access controlled.
o User tracking available, if enabled.
o Program tracking available, if enabled.
o Incorrect password log maintained.
o User is automatically logged off if no keyboard activity
has occurred in 5 minutes. (available on WELCOME
screen only.)
o Access to System Administrator area is controlled.
o Modify or replace AUTOEXEC.BAT.
o Modify or create CONFIG.SYS.
o Hard drive access prevented on floppy disk drive boots.
o Make the following files hidden and read only;
AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, MrMenu index file and MrMenu
data files.
Selecting security level NONE:
MrMenu will acknowledge the selection and save the choice.
In selecting this option the path variable in the AUTOEXEC.BAT
must include ';C:\MRMENU' also the last line of the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file must be 'MENU'.
Selecting security level SOME:
You will be asked to provide the following:
At what level do you wish to provide DOS shell ?
This response will require a number between 0-9. The higher the
number the higher the security level of the user to access DOS.
NOTE: A DOS shell is a bypass to the operating system. When using
the DOS shell the C:\> will appear. To return to MrMenu simply
type EXIT.
In selecting this option the path variable in the AUTOEXEC.BAT
must include ';C:\MRMENU' also the last line of the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file must be 'MRMENU'.
Selecting security level TIGHT:
You will be asked to provide the following:
At what level do you wish to provide DOS shell ?
This response will require a number between 0-9. The higher the
number the higher the security level of the user to access DOS.
Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT ?
If the response is 'N' then MrMenu will rename your present
AUTOEXEC.BAT file AUTOEXEC.XXX, placing it in the MRMENU sub
directory. A new AUTOEXEC.BAT file with the below commands:
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BREAK = OFF
PATH = C:;C:\MRMENU
MRMENU
It is best to modify your present AUTOEXEC.BAT file if the
present file is large, has complex instructions or is presently
configured for other programs. Should you decide to modify the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file then MrMenu will complete the following
actions:
1. Ask if you desire to delete the last line of your present
AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This is required if another menu
application is currently in use.
2. Make a copy of your AUTOEXEC.BAT renaming it AUTOEXEC.XXX and
placing in the MRMENU directory.
3. Place BREAK = OFF as the 1st. line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT.
4. Attach the selected MrMenu default directory to the existing
path statement.
5. Make MRMENU the last line of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
With security level TIGHT MrMenu will modify or create a
CONFIG.SYS file. If a CONFIG.SYS already exists it will be
renamed CONFIG.XXX and placed in the MRMENU directory.
Modifications to an existing CONFIG.SYS file are the insertion of
BREAK OFF. If a CONFIG.SYS does not exist MrMenu will create one.
The created CONFIG.SYS will contain the below instructions:
BREAK OFF
FILES = 15
BUFFERS = 20
Color Selection:
MrMenu allows you, the System Administrator, to select screen
colors that are most pleasing to the user's tastes. To select
screen colors, from the main installation menu, move the litebar
to Configuration of screen colors. Press the RETURN key and the
color's sub-menu will appear. By moving the litebar up or down
you may select the feature to modify. Once a feature has been
selected, a box displaying the color attributes will appear on
the right side of the screen. To change a foreground color press
the 'F' key to change a background color press the 'B' key.
MrMenu offers 16 foreground colors and 8 background colors. Once
the desired colors are selected press the letter 'O' key. Your
selection for that feature will be temporarily saved. You may do
this for all the listed screen elements. When you are satisfied
with the screen colors simply use the save entry on the
sub-menu.
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Recurring Event Option
A recurring event is any program desired to run at preset
intervals. A typical recurring event may be a disk optimizing
program or a virus check program.
MrMenu has provisions to conduct a recurring event. The use of
this feature is highly recommended, though not required. Two
entries are required to enable use of the recurring event option
while using MrMenu, they are:
Program selection
Frequency
Program selection is the name of the recurring event. You must
enter the program name with NO extension. If no recurring event
is warranted or needed, simply enter a zero (0) in the program
selection block. The program MUST be in the path to properly
execute.
Frequency: MrMenu will perform a recurring check on a daily,
weekly or monthly basis. To select a recurring option frequency
press the key that reflects the first letter of the available
choices.
Note: If using a virus protection program the frequency of use
should be determined by the amount of outside files that are run
on the particular computer in which MrMenu is installed. If a
large amount of data interchange between two computers is done
daily, a daily virus check may be a wise option. If some files
are interchanged it may be wise to conduct a check weekly. At a
minimum, a monthly check is recommended.
Administrator Password
For any security level setting you must enter a System
Administrator password. The administrator password must be a
minimum of 5 characters and less than 9. You will be asked to
type the password twice. The first time is to check the
password, the second time is for verification purposes. If the
password is not verified the second time you must enter the
password again. The System Administrator password is a very
important part of your systems total security envelope. During
the installation process MrMenu will not continue unless the
administrator password is valid.
NOTE: A recommended method of password selection is randomly
picking a word from a book. Choosing your spouses first name or
the name of a pet will not offer much security for an individual
attempting to enter the System Administrator area.
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User Track:
(Only available with security levels SOME or TIGHT.)
User track is a needed feature for System Administrators desiring
an audit trail of the users of the system. MrMenu has two
methods of user tracking.
User name and hours: This feature records the logged on and
logged off time of any authorized user. With a security level of
tight an astrict (*) will be placed next to the users name when
MrMenu must log the user off. A message (- ERROR -) is placed
next to the users name is an error occur while a selected
application is running. This could be accidently turning off the
power or the system locks up while running an application.
User name, program, and hours: This feature records the log on
and log off time of all programs and the user's name.
If a user tracking feature is selected, the log files will be
purged once a month. It is possible to maintain 2 months of audit
trail history. To select either function enter a 'Y' or an 'N' by
the appropriate entry. You will then be asked if the entries are
correct.
Program Track:
(Only available with security levels SOME or TIGHT.)
Program track is a useful feature for System Administrators
desiring an audit trail of the use of programs on the system.
MrMenu has two methods of tracking.
Program name and hours: This feature records the log-on and
log-off time of a particular program.
Program name, user and hours: This feature records the log-on
and log-off time of all programs and the user of the program.
If a program track feature is selected, the log files will be
purged once a month. It is possible to maintain 2 months of audit
trail history. To select either function enter a 'Y' or an 'N' by
the appropriate entry. You will then be asked if the entries are
correct.
Personalization
You are given the opportunity to personalize MrMenu. A company
name or motto, up to 40 characters, may be used. The company name
or motto will appear directly below the MrMenu copyright
information. Entering 'Y' will allow you to enter a company name
or motto. Entering 'N' allows you to return to the installation
main menu.
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Electronic Mail
(Only available with security options SOME or TIGHT.)
MrMenu offers electronic mail (Email) support for all of its
users. MrMenu's electronic mail can send a message to all users
or selected users. Message length is limited to 8 lines at 50
characters per line. When a message is sent to 'all users' only
the sender can delete the message. When a message is sent to an
individual only the receiver may delete the message. Should you
decide electronic mail is needed enter the electronic mail
section and enter 'Y'.
MrMenu Operation:
For computers with security levels, SOME and TIGHT, MrMenu will
ask for a password to enter the MrMenu environment. MrMenu will
allow THREE (3) attempts to enter the system. If the correct
password is not entered the THIRD TIME the screen will flash
colors wildly. Additionally, an alarm will sound. The screen will
blank for 30 seconds before a user may attempt to reenter the
system again. When an incorrect password is entered and the
computer is configured with a security level of TIGHT, the
incorrect password, time, and date are entered in the DENY.LOG.
This log can be viewed in the System Administrators area. If a
password is not entered in 2 minutes, the MrMenu password entry
screen will clear and place the reminder 'MrMenu screen saver.
Any key to continue.' on the screen. Any keyboard activity will
return you to the MrMenu password entry screen.
Welcome screen:
The next or the first screen to appear, depending on the security
level is the welcome screen. Also, when an application has
exited, control will return to MrMenu and this will be the
default screen. With a security level TIGHT or SOME MrMenu will
automatically log a user off if no keyboard occurs in 5 minutes.
An astrict (*) will be placed in the User Name and Hours of Use
log to denote computer logoff.
From this screen the user may use the 'F' (function) keys.
Available commands are located at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: Systems with a TIGHT security level have an automatic
log-off feature during this screen. While this screen is
displayed and no keyboard activity has occurred in 5 minutes
MrMenu will automatically log the user off. When this occurs the
users name and hours of use log will display an astrict (*)
along with the user name.
The following 'F' keys may be available:
F1 - Help:
Provides an explanation of other available 'F' keys.
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F3 - DOS shell:
A DOS shell will allow the user to operate in the DOS operating
environment. If a security level above NONE is selected, only
users with a high enough security level will have access to this
key. To re-enter MrMenu the user simply types EXIT. MrMenu will
automatically type EXIT if no keyboard activity in 5 minutes.
F5 - Calculator:
MrMenu provides a calculator to all users. The calculator has a
twelve number display. The MrMenu calculator also provides a tape
similar to that of adding machines. The tape is capable of
holding the last 200 calculator operations. MrMenu's calculator
has the ability to retain a number in memory for later recall. If
a number is in memory the letter 'M' will be displayed on the
left side of the calculator display screen. The following keys
are active for use with the calculator:
0-9 digits
+ addition
- subtraction
x or * multiplication
/ division
C clears entry
O off
F1 memory add
F2 memory subtract
F3 memory recall
F4 memory clear
F7 tape reset
F8 tape review
F10 clear tape
F6 - Electronic mail:
MrMenu provides an electronic mail (Email) feature when installed
with a security level of SOME and TIGHT and the Email function
enabled. Users may send a letter to all users or an individual
user. Message length is limited to 8 lines of 50 characters per
line. A user is notified of mail by a picture of a letter placed
in the middle of the right side of the screen. Additionally,
'MAIL' will flash above the letter. The user must press F6 to
receive the letter. When a letter is sent to all users only the
sender may delete the letter. If a letter is sent to a specific
user only the receiver may delete the message. Any user with a
valid password may use the Email service. A user viewing a letter
has the option to delete the letter, print the letter and
continue. MrMenu will display the message "No more mail. Press
any key to continue." when all mail has been opened.
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F7 - System information:
This screen provides the following information:
o The number of serial, parallel and printer ports
available.
o Type of monitor.
o Amount of random access memory.
o Amount of free hard drive space and total capacity.
o The current directory.
o The presence of a math co-processor.
o Extended memory above 640k.
o Hard drive volume name.
F10 - Log Off / Quit:
Pressing the F10 key will log the user off of the system.
Additionally, pressing F10 will disallow unauthorized users into
your system. If the security level is NONE, pressing F10 will end
MrMenu operation. For systems with security levels of SOME and
TIGHT, F10 will activate the password entry screen.
Menu selection
The menu selection screen is the actual screen in which programs
will be selected. MrMenu can access a wide variety of programs
though multiple menu pages and a movable litebar. The litebar is
operated with the following keys:
Up arrow move bar up one line.
Down arrow move bar down one line.
Home move litebar to the top of the menu page.
End move litebar to the bottom of the menu page.
Enter selects the lighted menu option.
The user may also select the first letter for the particular
application. If two menu entries have the same first letter
MrMenu will only select the first item.
Use the ESC key to back up one screen at a time. MrMenu provides
up to four menu page layers. Each line can provide nine possible
entries. MrMenu provides a total of 6,561 possible menu entries
and menu pages.
System Administrator Actions and Options:
The System Administrator area is accessed by pressing the 'F9'
key while the SysInfo screen is displayed. The 'F9' key is NOT
displayed as a menu selection option. Users do not need to know a
System Administrators key exists. If you have logged on MrMenu as
the System Administrator you will not be required to enter your
password to enter the System Administrator area. If you have not
logged on as the System Administrator you will be required to
enter your System Administrator password to enter this area.
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The System Administrator area is designed to provide a secure
area to do the following:
Add a menu item.
Change or delete a menu item.
Add a new user.
Delete or edit a user.
Reconfigure MrMenu.
View tracking.
Uninstall MrMenu.
Exit to MrMenu.
For systems with a security level of NONE, no password is
required to enter the System Administrator area. Also, the
options below are not available:
New user.
Delete/edit user.
View tracking.
The following provides an in-depth explanation for each option.
Add menu
Selecting this option allows addition of a menu item. MrMenu will
popup the first menu screen. You may use the arrows keys to move
the litebar up or down to decide the desired placement. When
placement has been determined press RETURN. You will be asked if
you wish to CONTINUE or QUIT. If you desire to QUIT press 'Q'.
Pressing any other key will allow you to add a new program. If
'Q' is pressed you will be returned to the administrator menu.
The addition of a menu item is simple and direct. You will be
asked for the below information :
Menu Name : This entry may be Word Processors, dBase IV,
Utilities or any name of your choosing. It should reflect the
type of application the user will run. Length of the entry is
limited to 25 characters.
Menu Directory : This is the sub-directory that holds the program
being entered. You must enter the hard drive letter, colon,
sub-directory and appropriate backslashes. Upon entry of this
field MrMenu will verify the requested sub-directory is valid. If
the desired sub-directory is not valid you will be given the
opportunity too either quit or enter the correct sub-directory.
If this entry is to act as an entry screen for another menu level
you must enter NEXT in this area. An example of using NEXT is
when several word processors are being used. The main menu screen
must contain the entry NEXT to access the next level of menu
entries which contain all the word processors. Length of the
entry is limited to 25 characters. The entry 'quit' is used too
exit the entry area.
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Program Name : This is the command name of the program you desire
to execute. The name of the program must include the extension.
Valid extensions are .BAT (batch), .COM (command) and .EXE
(executable). Command names will be checked for validity after
the entry is made. Length of the entry is limited to 12
characters. If the desired command name is not valid you will be
given the opportunity to either quit or enter the correct command
name. The entry 'quit' is used to exit the entry area.
Parameters : A parameter is any additional characters placed
after the command name before program execution. MrMenu allows
static parameters to be entered on this line. Length of the entry
is limited to 30 characters. MrMenu requires 5k of RAM while
running and application, occasionally conflicts result. If
bizarre actions occur while running an application the below
actions are recommended. The first entry on the parameter line
should be either C: or *S*. Placing the C: will cause a copy of
COMMAND.COM to created after MrMenu removes itself from memory.
The use of *S* as the first entry item on the parameter line will
cause MrMenu to remain in memory. Additionally, a copy of
COMMAND.COM will be created before running the requested
application.
Minimum Entrance Security Level : This field is set at 0 if a
security level of NONE is selected. When a security level SOME
and TIGHT has been selected the default level is set at 6. This
field can be changed. Programs which contain sensitive data
should have a higher security level.
Pause after Exit : This entry when set to 'Y' will hold the
program exit screen until the user presses any key. It is useful
for utility programs which display status information and then
exit the application.
Pause for Parameters : This field when set to 'Y' will pause for
additional parameter prior to program execution. If parameters
have been entered in the parameters line, listed above, they may
be edited when this option is set to 'Y'. The benefit of this
entry is when program parameters are dynamic.
Change / Delete Menu
From this selection you may edit or delete a previously entered
menu item. All the data entry requirements of Add menu are in
effect in this area.
New User
The new user selection is only available for security levels of
SOME or TIGHT. The information below is required when entering a
new user;
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User Name : This is the name of the user, entered first name
first. Length of the entry is limited to 30 characters.
User Password : This is the password the user is required to use
when logging on to the system. The password should be selected by
the System Administrator and chosen at random. It is recommended
the password be at least 5 characters in length.
MrMenu will support passwords less than 5 characters. Length of
the entry is limited to 8 characters. Once a password is entered
MrMenu will check the password against all other existing
passwords. This is done to insure no two passwords are the same.
If the password is the same as another you will be given the
opportunity to change the password. A password must be selected.
User Security Level : This is the security level of the user.
Levels range from 0 - 9. The higher the number the higher the
more important the user. When logging on as the System
Administrator the user security level is nine (9). A security
level must be given to every user. As an example; a user with a
security level of 5 will only see menu selections with a security
level of 5 and below. A security level must be assigned.
Delete / Change user : This function works just like New User.
This area is required to change user information or delete a
user.
Reconfigure
This option is provided to change selected options that were set
during installation. The below options are available through the
Reconfigure choice :
Exit Options.
Level of data security desired.
Configuration of screen colors.
System Administrator password.
Recurring event option.
Track user options.
Track program options.
Personalize MrMenu.
Electronic mail.
The following sections will explain each in further detail.
The exit option is the top item listed on the main menu and it is
used to exit and/or save the MrMenu configuration installation
data. To select this option press return. After doing this you
will notice a sub-menu appear with three choices.
Exit and Save : This option will save all options selected. In
addition the exit and save option will show you the options thus
far selected prior to returning to the administrator menu.
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Exit without Saving : This option will NOT save any selected
options and immediately return you to the administrator menu.
Abort : Choosing this option allows you to return to the
Reconfigure menu.
Security Level
The data security sub-menu lists three options; NONE, SOME and
ABORT. An explanation of each and features are given below:
NONE -
o MrMenu will not provide any security.
o MrMenu will not ask for a password for entry to system.
o DOS shell is provided to all users.
o Program access is not controlled.
o User tracking is unavailable.
o Program tracking is unavailable.
o Access to System Administrator area is not controlled.
o Electronic mail feature is disabled.
SOME -
o MrMenu will ask for a password to enter the program
o DOS shell is provided to selected users.
o Program access is controlled.
o User tracking is available, if enabled.
o Program tracking is available, if enabled.
o Access to System Administrator area is controlled.
ABORT - return to the reconfigure menu.
If you chose NONE as your security level MrMenu will acknowledge
the selection and save the choice. If you chose SOME MrMenu will
ask the below question:
At what level do you wish to provide DOS shell ?
This response will require a number between 0-9, the higher the
number the fewer people will have access to a DOS shell.
NOTE: A DOS shell is a bypass to the operating system. When using
the DOS shell the C:\> will appear. To return to MrMenu simply
type EXIT.
Color Selection:
MrMenu allows you, the System Administrator, to select screen
colors that you find most pleasing. To select screen colors, from
the reconfigure menu, move the litebar to Configuration of screen
colors. Press the RETURN key and the color's sub-menu will
appear. By moving the litebar up or down you may select the
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colors you desire to modify. Once a feature has been selected a
box displaying the color attributes will appear on the right side
of the screen. To change a foreground color press the 'F' key to
change a background color press the 'B' key. MrMenu offers 16
foreground colors and 8 background colors. Once the desired
colors are selected press the letter 'O' key. Your selection for
that feature will be temporarily saved. You may do this for all
the listed screen elements. When you are satisfied with the
screen colors simply use the save entry on the
sub-menu.
Recurring Event:
A recurring event is any program, or programs, which are needed
to provide a useful function. An example would be; hard disk
optimizing programs or virus checkers. If two or more programs
are to be run as a recurring event a BATCH file must be created.
Refer to your DOS user manual for instructions on construction of
a BATCH file. Two entries are required to enable use of the
recurring event option while using MrMenu they are:
Program selection
Frequency
Program Selection is the name of the recurring event program.
If a recurring event is not warranted or needed, simply enter '0'
in the program selection block.
Frequency: MrMenu will conduct a recurring event on a Daily,
Weekly or Monthly basis. Select a frequency by pressing the
first letter of the available choices.
Note: In using an optimizing program the frequency of use should
be determined by the amount of file manipulation conducted on the
particular computer in which MrMenu is installed. If a large
amount of data interchange between two computers is done daily, a
daily recurring event check may be a wise option. If some files
are manipulated it may be wise to conduct a check weekly. At a
minimum, a monthly check is recommended.
Administrator Password:
For any security level setting you must enter a System
Administrator password. The Administrator password must be a
minimum of 5 characters and less than 9. You will be asked to
type the password twice. The first time is to check the password,
the second time is for verification purposes. If the password is
not verified the second time you must enter the password again.
The System Administrator password is a very important part of
your systems total security envelope. If the security level is
tight you must have a verified password to exit the
administrator's area.
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NOTE: A recommended method of password selection is randomly
picking a word from a book. Choosing your spouses first name or
the name of a pet will not offer much security for an individual
attempting to enter the System Administrator area.
User Track:
User track is a useful feature for a System Administrator
desiring an audit trail of the users of the system. MrMenu has
two methods of user tracking:
User name and hours: This feature records the log-on and log-off
time of any authorized user. If MrMenu must log the user off an
astrict (*) will be placed on the left portion of the screen when
the information is displayed. If a user accidently powers down an
entry - ERROR - will be placed next to the users name to alert
the System Administrator of the error.
User name, program, and hours: This feature records the log-on
and log-off time of all programs and the users name.
If a user tracking feature is selected, the log files will be
purged once a month. To select each function enter either a 'Y'
or an 'N' by the appropriate entry.
Program Track:
Program track is a useful feature for a System Administrator
desiring an audit trail of the use of programs on the system.
MrMenu has two methods of tracking.
Program name and hours: This feature records the log-on and
log-off time of a particular program.
Program name, user and hours: This feature records the log-on
and log-off time of programs and the user of the program.
If a program tracking feature is selected, the log files will be
purged once a month. To select each function, enter either a 'Y'
or an 'N' by the appropriate entry.
Personalization:
As System Administrator you are given the opportunity to
personalize MrMenu. A 40 character company name or motto may be
used. The entry will appear directly below the MrMenu copyright
information. You are asked if you desire personalization.
Entering 'Y' will provide a screen to enter your company name or
motto. Entering 'N' will return you to the reconfiguration menu.
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Electronic Mail:
MrMenu offers electronic mail (Email) support for all of its
users. MrMenu's Email can send a message to all users or selected
users. Message length is limited to 8 lines at 50 characters per
line. When a message is sent to 'all users' only the sender can
delete the message. When a message is sent to an individual only
the receiver may delete the message. Should you decide Email is
needed enter the electronic mail section and enter 'Y'.
View Tracking:
Depending on the security level and the choice made during
installation or reconfirmation, MrMenu will provide an audit
trail of all programs run and authorized users. The view tracking
feature can provide up to four different types of tracking, they
are;
User name and program use
User name, hours of use and program use
Program name and hours of use
Program name, user and hours of use
Deny log
This function will provides two screen displays of the selected
data. In addition MrMenu will either print the current screen or
the entire file. All active records will be purged monthly, at
the beginning of the month. All purged files will contain the
extension .OLD for one additional month. Either the current or
the purged files are available for viewing by MrMenu. DENY.LOG is
automatically maintained with a security level of TIGHT for one
month.
Uninstall:
This feature will remove all MrMenu files, remove the MrMenu
directory and restore the original AUTOEXEC.BAT and/or
CONFIG.SYS. Prior to entering this function it is required that
you have the following; Three (3) blank disks for security level
NONE. Six (6) blank disks for security level SOME or TIGHT. The
two MrMenu working disks. The program will move all files to the
blank disks. The System Administrator will be guided though each
step and be prompted to exchange disks when required. For
reinstallation simply install MrMenu and then copy the three (3)
or six (6) disks to the MrMenu default directory. MrMenu will be
configured and operate as it did prior to being uninstalled.
Exit to Main:
This is the exit option to return to MrMenu. Selecting this
option will provide four choices:
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Exit to Main
Shell to DOS
Xit to DOS
Return to administrator
Except for Exit to Main, each of the above entries requires the
System Administrator password be entered if not entered at
log-on. The Xit to DOS function is the only recommended method to
properly terminate operation of MrMenu. The Xit to DOS allows
MrMenu to close all open files and implement shutdown
procedures.
WARNING: Xit to DOS is the ONLY method in which to install other
programs which are required to be installed. When you Xit to DOS
MrMenu returns the CONFIG.SYS and the AUTOEXEC.BAT to there
normal file attributes. To return to MrMenu type 'MRMENU'.
MrMenu Troubleshooting
- ERROR CODES -
MrMenu during its normal operation may display an error code. The
display of error codes does not man that security of the system
is at risk. Error codes only indicate a potential problems
exists within the MrMenu environment. MrMenu may display the
following error codes;
Number Meaning
2......... Expanded memory manager error while saving program
and data to memory. Use the *S* switch in the
parameter block.
3......... An error occurred in releasing memory before a shell
operation. The running of the application did not
occur. Use the *S* switch in the parameter block.
10......... The hard disk if full. MrMenu did not shell to
desired application. Review files and remove
unnecessary files to free 200k of memory on the C:\>
drive.
53......... A requested file is missing or has been accidently
erased. Review files located in the MRMENU
directory for a missing file.
61......... Free space on the hard drive which contains the
MRMENU directory is less than 2048 bytes. Deletion
of files must occur immediately to prevent potential
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- MEMORY USAGE -
MrMenu requires 5k of RAM while running an application.
Occasionally, conflict results while running certain
applications. Once an application is entered as a menu option by
the System Administrator it is recommended that the application
be tested. If bizarre results occur the following options are
available. In the parameter block of a menu item place either of
the following;
Entry Effect
----------------------------------------------------------------
%C Causes an additional copy of COMMAND.COM to be
copied for access by the selected application
while in the 5k shell mode.
*S* MrMenu is not removed from memory before running
an application. An additional copy of COMMAND.COM
is copies for use by the selected application.
- TANDY COMPATIBILITY -
WARNING ---- MrMenu IS NOT Tandy compatible
This version of MrMenu IS NOT Tandy compatible. Installation of
this program WILL have unfavorable results.
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