A file utility allowing you to make invisible those files and folders you do not wish others to see.
NEW FEATURES AND FIXES SINCE 1.0
• BigSecret will no longer allow you to make BigSecret invisible.
• The new 'Restart Finder' command allowing you to force the
Finder to re-draw its windows.
• More online help including Balloons and a help item in the help menu.
• General fixups in the user interface.
• More secret commands.
• compatible with earlier versions.
HOW IT WORKS:
BigSecret works by setting the invisible attribute for files and folders. Once you startup BigSecret and type your password, you can add files to the list of 'secret files' by doing one of the following:
- draging and droping files and folders into BigSecret
- adding files using the "add file" button
- adding folders using the "add folder button"
SYSTEM VERSIONS
System 7 only.
CAVEATS AND WARNINGS
Do not forget your password. This version does not include facilities for changing your password.
BUTTON COMMANDS
Select All selects all of the files and folders listed in the secret files list.
Forget tells BigSecret to forget about any selected files in the secret files list. This command removes file names from the list.
Show tells BigSecret to make any selected files in the secret files list visible. NOTE: sometimes you will have to open and close the finder windows containing these files to make them appear in the finder. This is because BigSecret works with the file system and does not communicate directly with the finder.
Hide tells BigSecret to make any selected files in the secret files list invisible. NOTE: sometimes you will have to open and close the finder windows containing these files to make them disappear in the finder. This is because BigSecret works with the file system and does not communicate directly with the finder. Icons beside invisible files are filled with a gray pattern.
Add File… allows you to add a file to the secret files list.
Add Folder… allows you to add a folder to the secret files list.
MENU COMMANDS
Help… displays a help window with some helpful information about BigSecret.
Purchasing… displays a window explaining how you can purchase your copy of BigSecret. Do not expect any technical support or assistance, if you have any problems, if you have not purchased a copy.
Print Order Form… prints out the order form for BigSecret. Mail this with your payment. If you don't have a printer, be sure to indicate you are purchasing a copy of BigSecret with your payment.
Select All selects all of the files and folders you have in your secret files list.
Forget removes any selected files or folders from the secret files list.
Show makes selected files or folders VISIBLE.
Hide makes selected files or folders INVISIBLE.
Add File… add a file to the secret files list.
Add Folder… add a folder to the secret files list.
Restart Finder Quit and restart the finder forcing it to re-draw its windows.
COMMUNICATIONS
I have included my email address in the about box. If you're using this program I would certainly like to hear your comments or suggestions.
Users who have paid for a copy can use this address for technical support regarding the program.
PURCHASING INFORMATION
The copy of BigSecret you are using is a purchasable product. As in any store, you are welcome to brouse for one business day. If, after brousing, you choose to maintain a copy on your computer, then you are purchasing that copy.
The price is $25 in Canadian funds, send your payment and a return address to:
John Montbriand
P.O. Box. 1133
Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
S7K 3N2
I will send you a receipt, and much thanx. I am pleased to be doing business with you.
Maintaining a copy of this program and not paying for it is theft. Make no mistake, if you steal from me in this way, you are depriving me of the means by which I survive.
In purchasing this product, you agree to assume full responsibility, for any incident that may occur as a result of its use (This program is not for sale where such purchases are prohibited by law).
All sales are final (Where this is prohibited by law, you may request a refund within 20 days of purchasing a copy of this program provided you present a valid receipt of purchasing your copy, and provided you destroy all copies of this program in your posession).
In purchasing this product, you agree that you are aware of the laws governing purchase and copyright in the area where you are making the purchase. If you are in an area where this program is not for sale, you must destroy all copies of this program in your posession immediately. If you choose to maintain a copy under such circumstances, be aware you are breaking the law by making an illegal purchase.
Archivists and Distributors: maintaining a copy of BigSecret in its distribution format (ascii text encoded binhex file) is not considered a purchase. BigSecret is not for distribution in areas where the laws of copyright do not apply. You may not distribute modified copies of this program.
Hardware Distributors: maintaining a copy of BigSecret on 'yet to be sold' hardware at your own risk is not considered a purchase provided that same hardware is not rented, and provided you either remove it from the hardware when it is sold, or you ensure your customers are aware of its presence. I am pleased to be supporting your industry.
