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- File Garbage Can For Windows 95 & 3.1
- 12/16/96
-
-
- REASON
-
- Ordinary DOS and Windows file deletes are NOT secure. The file is
- merely marked as deleted but the data in the file is still sitting
- on the disk. Any undelete program or disk scan program can access the
- data on the disk. It remains that way until another file happens to
- overwrite the disk area.
-
- Garbage Can will take care of the security problem that occurs with
- an ordinary file delete. We GUARANTEE the deleted file can NOT be
- recovered.
-
- STAND_ALONE VERSION (CAN32.EXE)
-
- Windows 95 version. Allows processing of long file names.
-
-
- STAND-ALONE VERSION (CAN16.EXE)
-
- It allows you to 'Drag And Drop' files from the Windows File Manager
- program on to the minimized icon. Any file dragged on to
- the icon will then be processed according to the way you have the
- program options set.
-
-
- FILE MANAGER EXTENSION VERSION (CANF16.DLL)
-
- This version attachs itself to the Windows File Manager program. The
- program appears as an icon that you can drag files on. The menu will
- be attached to the File Manager menu. The program will automatically
- start when you start the File Manager. You need to edit the File
- Manager initialization file (winfile.ini) to use this version. See
- the Garbage Can help file for additional details.
-
-
- UPDATES
- December 1996
- (1) Display security level on main screen. (2) Change way
- internal security flag is stored/retrieved in memory.
- (3) I goofed. The 60 day trial period mentioned in the
- November 1996 version was not removed. This version REALLY
- has it removed.
-
- November 1996
- (1) Remove Shift Key option. This option could cause a file
- to be accidently deleted at a lower level of security than
- the user desired. (2) Add registration program that allows
- registering via the Internet by using Visa, Master Card,
- American Express, or First Virtual accounts. (3) Earlier versions
- would quit working after 60 days trial period. This version
- removed that feature. It now merely displays a reminder to
- register. (4) If user was dragging files from the Explorer
- program, Garbage Can informational message dialogs might appear
- on the taskbar instead of the desktop. This was because Garbage
- Can was not the top most program. This problem was fixed by
- forcing Garbage Can to the top, if a message box is displayed.
-
- May 1996
- Internet provider made changes to their file servers. The
- WWW and FTP address were changed. Update documentation and
- About dialog so they reflect the new addresses. Locations
- are now:
- http://www.cyberhighway.net/~denam
- ftp://ftp.cyberhighway.net/users/d/denam
-
- April 1996
- Add directory (and all sub-directories & files) deletes to
- Drag & Drop feature. Modify splash dialog so user can see
- what files are being deleted. Adopt Trialware instead of
- Shareware. Add 'Planned Future Upgrades' to documentation.
-
- March 1996
- Add toolbar to program.
-
- February 1996
- Allow user to save the directory where the last file was
- deleted. On next File Dialog Box delete, the directory
- will be displayed. Window 3.1 version was NOT updated.
-
- January 1996
- Convert to Windows 95 format. Include Window 3.1 version.
-
- May 1995 (Last Windows 3.1 version)
- Fix problem that caused the Garbage Can menu not to appear
- in the File Manager version (CANF16.DLL). Fix problem that
- caused the icon color menu selections to remain unchecked
- in the standalone version (CAN16.EXE).
-
- April 1995
- Add 3 different colored icons and allow the user to select
- the icon that is displayed on the desktop. Increase speed
- of delete routines. Add routines that allow the user to
- press a shift key to change the default security level to
- the lowest level (and fastest) security level. Add
- registration routines.
-
- July 1994
- Add another level of security that exceeds DoD requirements.
- Drop Windows 3.0 version. Add DLL version that attachs itself
- to the File Manager. Add install program.
-
- February 1994
- Add another level of security that takes care of the
- slack area. Add info about DoubleSpace.
-
- September 1993
- Add another level of security. Remove command-line function
- and replace it with a initialization file.
-
- April 1993
- Do a couple of screen clean ups. Add BWCC.DLL to Zip file.
-
- October 1992
- Change File 'Open...' to File 'Delete...'. Create second version
- for Windows 3.1 Zip file now contains Garbage0.exe (for Windows
- 3.0 & 3.1) and Garbage1.exe (for Windows 3.1)
-
- July 1991
- Program can now be started as an inactive icon from the command
- line.
-
- July 1991
- 'Secure Delete' option added to menu. Command line option was also
- added to program.
-
- July 1991
- Date field added to About dialog. Also, cursor now changes to
- hourglass during file delete. This version was not released
- to the public.
-
- July 1991
- First release. Uploaded to CompuServe and a local BBS in
- Salem, Oregon. If there is no date in the About dialog,
- you have the first version.
-
- VERSION NUMBERS
-
- We maintain no version number since we can not seem to keep track
- of them anyway. We track our projects by date. The date that appears
- on this documentation and in the 'About' dialog is the release date.
-
-
- SHAREWARE
-
- Garbage Can is distributed as Shareware. As such, you have a chance
- to review the program to determine if it fits your needs. This does
- not mean the program is free. You are expected to pay the $19.95
- fee to register your program if you continue to use it.
-
-
- CAVEAT EMPTOR
- (Let The Buyer Beware)
-
- Neither Denam Systems nor the author(s) of this program are liable
- or responsible to the purchaser or user for loss or damage caused,
- or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly by the software
- and its attendant documentation, including (but not limited to)
- loss of software, interruption of service, loss of business, or
- anticipatory profits.
-
- CETERA DESUNT
- (The rest Is Missing)
-
- You're right. There is a number of things that could be added to
- this program. Why don't you send us your suggestions and ideas. We'll
- see if we can add them. We can be contacted at:
-
- Denam Systems
- 1115 Madison St. NE Suite 226
- Salem, Oregon 97303
-
- or by EMail at
- CompuServe 70405,1422
- Internet 70405.1422@compuserve.com
- denam@cyberhighway.net
- Fax 1-503-363-0198
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