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METZ Task Manager June 18, 1990
METZ Software U.S. & Canada 1-800-447-1712
P.O. Box 6042 International (206) 646-5600
Bellevue, Wa., 98008-0042, U.S.A. Fax (206) 746-4655
GEnie: A.METZ Compuserve: [73567,1637]
Introduction
After realizing how convenient the Microsoft Windows 3.0 Task
List application was to access, and yet as to how limited it is in
usefulness, we decided to improve on the concept, and thus created
METZ Task Manager. METZ Task Manager has the basic tools found in
the Microsoft Task List application as well as several additional
features.
This version is the first Beta release. We wanted to have you
try it out and give us your feedback on the general usefulness and
features you would like to see included in the first formal release.
For your convenience, the license number MTDEMO will allow you to
use METZ Task Manager for a limited time without the usual nagware
popping up. We would like to release version 1.0 by early July, so
your timely feedback will be appreciated.
Overview
METZ Task Manager is a comprehensive, yet easily understood
replacement for the Microsoft Task List application. To install
Task Manager, rename your old TASKMAN.EXE to TASKMAN.OLD, then
place the new TASKMAN.EXE and METZDLL.DLL in your Windows 3.0
directory. You can then access TaskMan by double clicking on your
Windows background or by pressing Ctrl+Esc.
Task Manager provides the same basic functionality as the
Microsoft Task List app, as well as the ability to quickly run
programs and files, and a customizeable Tools menu. Additional Task
Manager features include a fully customizable screen display blanker
(screen saver), Windows arrangement functions, directory tree display,
file finder, point-and-shoot file manager, and system memory and disk
space display.
Task Manager uses under 20K of memory.
Using Task Manager
Task Manager has an application management function (menuing),
IMPORTANT: Running Non-Windows applications from Task Manager may require an
appropriate .PIF file (see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide).
Non-registered users
This release is a demonstration version and as such is not to be
sold. Task Manager may only be distributed for free (or at cost) as the
following group of files: TASKMAN.EXE, METZDLL.DLL, TASKMAN.DOC,
TASKMAN.TLS, TASKMAN.BMP, METZ.ORD, APPS.WRI. These files may not be
modified in any way.
Use for purposes other than evaluation requires payment of the
registration fee. Once you register and receive a license number you are
automatically allowed to upgrade to future releases. It is important
that you register this application to help insure continued support and
development. Our intention is to provide useful, user-friendly
applications at a low cost, and your support helps make that possible.
All available functionality is enabled in this version to provide
you the ability to effectively evaluate this application.
Ordering information is included in the file METZ.ORD or available
by contacting METZ Software. All orders will receive a disk containing
the latest versions of our products.
Release Notes
Metzdll.dll is a dynamic link library for Task Manager. It must be located
somewhere in your environment path. We recommend placing it in your
Windows directory.
TaskMan.bmp if a sample bitmap for use with the screen saver.
We have tried to be as consistent with Microsoft Windows interface
specifications as possible. Please see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide
for more information regarding the Windows interface.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome, and help make
this application a better product.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice
and does not represent any commitment on the part of METZ Software. No
warranties of any kind are associated with this product.
Thank you for your support.
------------ METZ Task Manager version history ------------------
Version 0.1 Beta - released June 1990
* Version 0.1 Beta was released to solicit user input.