Nobody's ever gotten the idea of a computer organiser sussed. They're all too complicated, too stupid or plain damn ugly. Repeat after me: DRAG AND DROP, DRAG AND DROP, DRAG AND DROP. Hum this to yourself as you read on...
This baby and more specifically its brother, MACBOY the software agent, were shown as prototypes to the Hypercard and the Advanced Technology teams in Cupertino about a year ago. They're a nice bunch, but they didn't bite when I said it was theirs for a million bucks. But I had a great lunch.
So, just for fun, I thought I'd finish it up and sell it to you lot for ten bucks apiece. It's not that I'm greedy, it's more that I'm hungry. Ever since chewing on that delicious taco salad under the parasols that dot the perimeter of Apple's own on board Cafe, gazing wonderously at the rising flanks of their Pentagon like premises, I've wanted for more than the Kilburn High Road and the local Pizza takeout.
The MacBoy Organiser is copyright CANVAS SKY SOFTWARE and we retain all rights. OK.
There are two variants, PPC and 040. The 040 will happily run on both PPC and pre PPC machines. Although this software was originally written on a Powerbook 100, it's probably not that swift on anything less than an LC111. It needs System 7 or greater. The 'watch folder' function (which is disabled in the preferences when shipped) and 'make alias' menu option both require Applescript. It looks best switched to 'Cool 3D' with your monitor set to thousands of colours. But it runs in monochrome too, in as little as 850k. It is preset to run in cool 3D, so if you run a black and white monitor, go to the preferences when you first run it and change the settings.
It has heaps of well written balloon help! Most of it's operation is very obvious and mimicks the workings of the finder, but it's worth squinting at the preferences to see what options you have. Oh, and don't forget the Report Generator. This is the bit that will convince you to commit.
Gatekeeper or similar products may take exception to this app. Just configure them to ignore it. If you have any problems, Email me on macboy@sohocp.demon.co.uk if you're feeling talkative.
The MACBOY animated software agent is in alpha testing and will be released to you soon.
All our love,
Simon, Soph, Steff & Poon.
P.S.
REGISTER NOW!
The MACBOY Organiser is SHAREWARE!
We don't ask for very much for an application that will change your life! Your contribution will help us to make sure that the organiser is improved and that you receive priority updates.
Registration entitles you to a manual and the full version of the MACBOY Organiser. Order by telephone or email NOW! Call (UK) 0171 372 7149 or email us on MacBoy@sohocp.demon.co.uk or visit our website at www.macboy.com for more information
Ordering information:
The full version of the MACBOY Organiser is optimised for your machine and includes several additional features including automatic extension of the diary, enhanced find function, multiple file linking from single entries and multiple folder watching.
Ordering by credit card:
Visit our website for details or call us on (UK) 0171 372 7149
Express ordering:
Call the number above or email your regular address and we will dispatch a registration form immediately. Alternatively, send £10 or $10, together with a note of your address and type of Macintosh to:
The MACBOY Organiser relies heavily on facilities of Macintosh System 7. As a result, The MACBOY Organiser will not work with versions of the Macintosh operating system prior to System 7. The 'alias file' and 'watch for new files' functions are implemented with Applescript and require the presence of the Applescript extensions.
Installation:
To install MACBOY Organiser onto your machine simply copy the MACBOY Organiser application to any folder on your hard disk. If you wish to have MACBOY Organiser running all the time, place the MACBOY Organiser or an alias in the Startup Items folder within your System Folder.
If you need additional information on how to use the program, turn on Balloon Help.
Version History:
Version 1
Known Problems:
None!
Copying:
This product can be copyed and uploaded to bulletin boards and FTP sites and included on magazine cover disks and CD ROM's. However, it must include accompanyong 'Read Me' file, it must not be altered in any way and no fee (other than standard download charges) can be charged.
Contact Information:
Please send all comments, questions or suggestions to me at the following address:
CANVAS SKY SOFTWARE
THE FORT
FARRIER STREET
LONDON NW1
UK
Many thanks to the creative wisdom at work inside Apple Computers, much respect to the genius of Bill Atkinson and thanks also to Frederic Rinaldi who expands the function set of Hypercard with his wonderful XCMD's and XFCN's..
Some of the others who are due thanks are:
Sops, Poon (the bimbs, for patience and some pretty good ideas), Steff (the geek, for that final push), Sam (sister, for cash loans and encouragement), Joey (as ever), Stephen (the beta beta tester), Mark and Joe (old friends) and Ann (who insists on using the darn thing).
Legal Stuff
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Ownership of and interest in this software, together with all associated codes, techniques, software tools, formats, designs, concepts, methods, ideas, and documentation shall remain with the author.
Disclaimer of warranty:
In using this software, you understand and agree that this software is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The entire risk as to the results and performance of using this software lies entirely with you, the user. The author does not make any warranties, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this software.
In no event shall the author be liable for any consequential, incidental, or special damages whatsoever (including without limitation damages for loss of critical data, loss of profits, interruption of business, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use this software. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.
Although the author would appreciate any feedback and bug reports, the author shall not be responsible for correcting any problems which you discover or otherwise help you maintain and use this software. Furthermore, the author may at any time replace, modify, alter, improve, enhance or change this software.
Complete agreement:
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes any prior agreements between you and the author concerning this software. This agreement cannot be amended, modified, or waived except in writing.
General:
If any provision of this agreement shall be found to be unenforceable, it shall be deemed severed from the remainder of this agreement.
This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland. Any arbitration or litigation relating to this agreement shall take place in the UNITED KINGDOM. The parties further submit to waive any objections to personal jurisdiction of and venue in any of the following forums: UNITED KINGDOM, or any other forum, for any litigation arising out of this agreement.
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
This Software is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 48 CFR 252.227-7013, or in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. The contractor/manufacturer is CANVAS SKY SOFTWARE LTD.
