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- CD-Runner for Windows
- ---------------------
-
- CD-Runner for Windows is a unique new Audio CD & CD-ROM Utility for Windows.
- Audio CDs and CD-ROMs are now easier to run than ever. Simply place the
- CD/CD-ROM into the drive, and click the CD-Runner icon. CD-Runner will
- automatically identify the type of disk (CD/CD-ROM), query the library
- database to get any stored information, and run it. If a CD is detected,
- a CD player faceplate will be displayed; if a CD-ROM is detected, a CD-ROM
- runner will be displayed.
-
- If multiple programs are on the same CD-ROM, or if using multiple CD-ROMs
- (CD-ROM changer), a search feature allows you to step through the different
- programs & applications. Both DOS & Windows-based CD-ROMs are supported as
- well. In the CD-ROM library section, you are able to add or edit any entries
- into the CD-ROM library (database), and include icons, sounds, music,
- passwords, program titles & descriptions for each CD-ROM. In the Audio CD
- Library, you may enter CD Title, Artist, Songs, and Liner Notes.
-
- The unregistered shareware copy of CD-Runner for Windows may be
- distributed freely as long as none of the files are altered in any way.
- Although the shareware version limits use to a maximum of 5 CD-ROMs,
- it does provide you with a full working demo to try before you decide to
- buy.
-
- CD-Runner for Windows is actually a "spin-off" from STAR MENU (tm) for Windows.
- STAR MENU for Windows not only includes CD-Runner, but also includes a
- Removable Disk Runner, a very powerful yet easy to use menuing application
- or shell, a password-based security system with a host of user options, a
- quick application launcher, animation, full multimedia support and much more.
-
- If you are interested in purchasing a copy of CD-Runner for Windows, or
- STAR MENU for Windows, simply click on the "About" menu and click on the
- "Register" command in the shareware version which you are currently running,
- or print the file "ORDER.FRM".
-
-
- CD-Runner for Windows 2.0
- New Features
- -------------------------
-
- The following new features have been added to CD-Runner for Windows 2.0:
-
- * CD PLAYER - if a CD is placed into the CD-ROM drive, it is automatically
- identified and read; a new CD Player faceplate (much like the actual
- faceplate of many new audio CD players) will be displayed. The audio CD
- may also be setup into the library with it's Title, Artist, Songs, and
- Liner Notes; these will be displayed as the CD is run.
-
- All of the typical CD player functions are supported including
- programming capabilities, repeat mode, time functions, etc.. Other
- additions not normally found on a CD player include a song status bar
- showing % of song completion (click on this bar with the mouse to directly
- move to the associated position in the song), and a 2-icon "minimize"
- option which allows the CD to play without the CD player screen displayed
- (the icons will display the time, track #, and song).
-
- NOTE: to use the CD player, you must have an "MCI CD player" driver loaded.
- To load the driver (normally supplied with Windows), use the Windows Control
- Panel, and select the "Drivers" & "Add" options; select the "[MCI] CD Audio"
- driver from the list. (the driver file is named "MCICDA.DRV" and is usually
- found in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM subdirectory).
-
- * MULTI-DISK CD-ROM CHANGER - Supports CD-ROM changers (with multiple CD-ROM
- capability); use the CD-Runner setup section to enter the CD-ROM drive
- letters, and when in the CD-ROM section of CD-Runner simply click on the
- "Search" option to run applications from any of the CD-ROM drives. The
- current CD-ROM drive letter will also be displayed on the CD-ROM runner
- screen.
-
- * GREATLY EXPANDED CD-ROM LIBRARY FEATURES - includes greatly expanded icon
- support to read icons from ICO, EXE, DLL, WMF, and ICL files. Also includes
- improved screens and options.
-
- * AUTOMATIC CD/CD-ROM RECOGNITION - CD-Runner is designed to automatically
- recognize if a CD or CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, and display
- the CD player or CD-ROM runner screen as appropriate.
-
- * SYSTEM INFORMATION - in the about section, a new System Info option has
- been added to show detailed hardware / software information including
- free system resources.
-
- * SMALL FONT OPTION - in the general setup section, a new small font option
- has been added to adjust the graphics & text spacing; usually Windows
- resolutions of 640x480 (VGA) & 600x800 (Super-VGA) use the small font
- option, while resolutions of 1024x768 or higher use the large font option
- (which is the default CD-Runner mode).
-
-
- Thomas M. Gerrish
- Beyond Software
- 188 Cross St.
- Rowley, MA. 01969-1019 USA
- (508) 948-7529
-
- STAR MENU (tm) is a registered trademark of Beyond Software.
-
- STAR MENU for DOS (c) Copyright 1993-94.
- STAR MENU for Windows (c) Copyright 1994.
- CD-Runner for Windows (c) Copyright 1994.