Internet Launcher is a replacement for the Apple “Connect To...” program bundled with Mac OS 8. Internet Launcher operates faster and provides the option to create an Internet Shortcut, i.e. a double-clickable document that will automatically launch a URL without having to enter it over and over again.
Minimum Requirements
Internet Shortcut will run on any Macintosh that has Internet Config and the Thread Manager installed. Internet Config is now bundled with Mac OS and the Thread Manager has been incorporated into Mac OS since version 7.5. The Thread Manager is also available as a stand alone extension for users of Mac OS prior to 7.5 and up to 7.1.
Distribution Notice
Internet Launcher is available free to the public. Please do not modify the program without my permission and please write me your suggestions for future improvements.
Contact Information
Postal address:
Gabriele de Simone
3506 Speedway, #208
Austin, TX
U.S.A
E-mail:
gdesimone@geocities.com
WWW:
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Bay/8749
Version History
1.0.1 - Fixed incompatibility with Internet Config.
1.0.2 - Fixed crashing bug when about dialog was brought up on some machines. Fixed crashing bug in 68K code.
1.0.3 - Added automatic address completion: partial addresses (Ex.: "apple", "netscape") are now considered web addresses (they were previously directed to the e-mail program).
1.0.4 - Improved error handling. Added a preferences dialog. The user can now decide whether the application quits after launching a URL (either from the dialog or from opening a shortcut file).
1.0.5 - The application correctly quits if the launch dialog is closed.
Planned Improvements
• Optional creation of stand-alone Internet Shortcuts (i.e. Shortcuts that do not require Internet Launcher to be installed in order to work.
• Option to automatically launch a URL when the computer starts up.