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- VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 6-Dec-1995
-
- ===== Product Information ==============================
- Product: 4FILES File manager, annotator & fast navigator
- Version: 3.30
- Version Date: 6-Dec-1995
- Product Type: Software
- Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
- Shareware, subject to distribution restrictions
-
- Product Description: 4FILES v3.30, A MULTI-PURPOSE FILE MANAGER
- recommended by PC-Computing magazine, 9/94.
- Combines fast disk navigation with complete
- file management, program launching, and 4DOS
- & NDOS compatible file annotation. Puts your
- favorite utilities and apps at your finger
- tips. Sort the directory any way you like.
- On-the-fly reconfiguration. Nice interface.
- For DOS, Windows, OS/2, and DV. <ASP>
- shareware, $30 w/ printed manual.
- Reason for version: Expanded macro capability for launching other
- programs, and bug fixes.
-
- Category: Utilities; Menu systems & file managers; File
- managers
- Keywords: 4FILES FILE MANAGER DESCRIPTION DOS WIN 0S/2
- DV 4DOS LAUNCH ANNOTATE NAVIGATE
- Required Packages: 4FILE330
- This Package: 4FILE330
- Registration Fee: 30.00-35.00 (USD)
-
- Required Configuration
- Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
- Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.1
- Standard RAM: 128K
- Hard Drive Space: 60K
- Other Require: REQUIREMENTS: NONE
-
- RUNS UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: MSDOS,
- DRDOS, Novell-DOS, OS/2, Windows, DesqView,
- or DV/X.
-
- WORK-MATES: A change directory utility (LCD,
- ACD, or NCD) enables directory changes with
- fragmentary path names.
-
- Orders:
- Address: Hand-Crafted Software
- Box 6001
- Sitka, Alaska 99835
- USA
- Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-242-4775
- Phone: 907-747-8996
- FAX: 907-747-4801
- CompuServe: 72037,3607
- Internet: 72037.3607@compuserve.com
-
- Support:
- Address: Hand-Crafted Software
- Box 6001
- Sitka, Alaska 99835
- USA
- Phone: 907-747-8996
- FAX: 907-747-4801
- BBS Name: MAS-BBS
- BBS Phone: 718-444-5089
- CompuServe: 72037,3607
- Internet: 72037.3607@compuserve.com
-
-
- ===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
-
-
- Thanks for looking at 4FILES!
-
- 4FILES is described here in modest detail. Please view the file
- 4F-READ.ME before trying this version. You may also find 4F-HIST.TXT,
- giving the history of recent upgrades, to be of interest.
-
-
- WHAT IS 4FILES?
- ===============
-
- 4FILES is a multi-purpose file manager that also includes an
- editor for 4DOS & NDOS "file descriptions" and the ability to act
- as a "front-end" for your favorite utilities and application programs.
-
- 4FILES is a DOS program, but it knows when it is operating under
- OS/2, Windows, DesqView, or DesqView/X. In these cases it tailors its
- operation to take best advantage of the special operating system or
- operating environment. OS/2 and Windows icons are provided.
-
- Command keystrokes are simple, to the point, and easy to remember. A
- very efficient method of directory navigation is provided. A built-in
- configuration routine makes on-the-fly changes of 4FILES' settings a
- simple matter, including changes to the "utility ports" (which are used
- to call your utilities and other programs), colors, and many custom setup
- choices. International keyboards and character code pages are fully
- supported. 4FILES runs under DOS, Windows, OS/2 and Desqview, and was
- recommended by PC-Computing magazine in its 9/94 issue.
-
- The 4FILES screen lists contents of the current directory with
- subdirectories at the top followed by files, each taking a full line.
- The list may be sorted any way you like, either on-the-fly or via command
- line switches. Except for sorts by file name (the default), the key field
- for the current sort is highlighted on-screen.
-
- File and subdirectory names are displayed on the left half of the
- screen, one per line, with full statistics. The right half is space for
- descriptive file notes. If you are using 4DOS or NDOS (superior
- COMMAND.COM substitutes), a file note will remain associated with its
- file during copy, move and rename operations. 4FILES works fine with
- COMMAND.COM too, except that your notes will be lost during the above
- file operations.
-
- Full file management facilities are provided via mnemonic single-key
- commands for use on single files and marked groups of files. These
- include file copy, move, rename, and delete; and directory create,
- remove, and rename. There is also support for ZIP, ARJ, LHA and other
- types of file archives.
-
- Any program file or batch file may be executed directly from the
- 4FILES screen, and any file or directory name can be quickly dropped into
- an editable DOS command line. Also, "executable extensions" are
- supported, allowing you to load a data file into its associated
- application (such as Word Perfect or dBase) based on its file extension.
- You can also "shell" back to DOS while leaving 4FILES loaded; your place
- in 4FILES is saved.
-
- There is an internal routine for branding this copy of 4FILES (or
- later copies you might obtain from bulletin boards or your vendor) with
- the serial number you will be given when you pay for your copy. When you
- brand the program, the payment reminder screen will no longer appear.
- 4FILES is $30 (USD). A "Pro" version is also available for $5 more, and
- has two specialized features.
-
-
-
- ===== Packing List =====================================
-
- As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
- following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
-
- Filename Size Date Time CRC32
- 4F-XRAY.BAT 2377 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 7F427838
- 4F.COM 61696 6-Dec-1995 03:30a FA3C6E23
- 4F-TV.COM 1008 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 6CA6C8EC
- FILE_ID.DIZ 352 6-Dec-1995 03:30a EBF4903A
- 4F.HLP 19263 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 2C61CCB2
- 4F-I-OS2.ICO 888 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 05B42872
- 4F-I-WIN.ICO 766 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 639F87A0
- 4F-READ.ME 7809 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 9A097879
- 4F.PIF 545 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 8C60D612
- 4F.TXT 100279 6-Dec-1995 03:30a E506896D
- 4F-HIST.TXT 16231 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 2FB6BC97
- 4F-INSTL.TXT 4967 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 89701CE6
- 4F-ORDER.TXT 2419 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 853ACA4D
- 4F-PIF.TXT 2047 6-Dec-1995 03:30a E88DA6A3
- 4F-SITE.TXT 1094 6-Dec-1995 03:30a BB6F3C89
- 4F-TV.TXT 2798 6-Dec-1995 03:30a 55044C8D
-
-
- ===== Installation =====================================
-
-
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR "4FILES"
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-
- 1) Copy all files to a subdirectory that is in your PATH.
-
- 2) Be sure you have a TEMP subdirectory defined, such as by a
- "SET TEMP=C:\" line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
-
- 3) Run 4FILES by typing 4F.
-
- 4) Type <Alt><F10> to configure 4FILES. You may define utility or
- application programs that are called by certain 4FILES keys. If you
- use a laptop computer or have an old-style PC keyboard, be sure to
- select your keyboard type from menu item "2. Options." There are
- many other configuration items that add great flexibility to the
- program, change colors, or brand the program as registered.
-
- 5) 4FILES provides fast directory navigation as-is, but its capabilities
- are greatly enhanced when teamed-up with change-directory utilities
- such as LCD, ACD or Norton's NCD. Configure 4FILES to use one of
- these utilities, if available.
-
- 6) Read "Quick-Start" in 4F.DOC or the printed manual for additional
- details. For more detailed or basic instructions, see 4F-INSTL.TXT.
-
- 7) For installation under OS/2, Windows, or DesqView, see the manual
- (file 4F.TXT).
-
- -= 30 =-
-
-
- A site license is required if installation or distribution of 4FILES
- within your company, institution, organization, government agency, etc.
- can result in more than one simultaneous use of 4FILES. To apply for a
- Site License, please submit a registration form (see the file 4F_REG.TXT)
- along with the appropriate fee, with discounts on the single copy price
- of $30 as shown:
-
- Total # of
- Terminals Discount
- --------- --------
- 2 - 4 15%
- 5 - 9 25%
- 10 - 24 33%
- 25 - 49 47%
- 50 - 99 53%
- 100 - 249 64%
- 250 - 499 72%
- 500+ 76%
- 501+ 60%
-
-
- ===== Warranty =========================================
-
- Any use of 4FILES constitutes your agreement that it is provided "as-is"
- with no express or implied warranty (other than free technical support),
- that you assume full responsibility for assuring that it performs
- acceptably on your system, and that in no event shall Hand-Crafted
- Software, Larry Edwards, or their successors be held liable damages
- arising from use of the program.
-
-
- ===== License for Use and Distribution =================
-
- AGREEMENT FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION
- ================================== 4FILES and its documentation are
- copyrighted intellectual property which are distributed as shareware, and
- may be used or distributed only in compliance with the following terms
- and conditions. 4FILES is neither free nor in the public domain. All
- rights are reserved worldwide by the author. Any use of 4FILES
- constitutes your agreement to all provisions herein.
-
- USE & REGISTRATION FOR A SINGLE COMPUTER
- ======================================== Use of 4FILES is free during
- your evaluation period. This period ends when you begin to use 4FILES
- for any useful work which is not incidental to exploring its
- capabilities, and may not exceed 30-days beyond your acquisition date.
- When you use 4FILES for the primary purpose of accomplishing useful work
- (as contrasted to a genuine evaluation) you are obligated to do your
- "share" of the shareware arrangement by registering your copy promptly.
-
- MULTIPLE USE & SITE LICENSING
- ============================= A site license is required if 4FILES can
- potentially be used simultaneously on more than one computer, terminal or
- workstation in a business, institution, organization, government agency,
- home, etc. To apply for a license, please fill out the registration
- form in 4F_REG.TXT. A sample site license and rates are contained in the
- file 4F-SITE.TXT
-
- DISTRIBUTION OF 4FILES
- ======================
- Distribution by any means is encouraged, provided:
-
- 1) ... that the distribution includes all original files (see Packing
- List, below) in their unaltered forms and with unaltered filenames, and
- does not include the .CFG file. If the package is incomplete its
- distribution is prohibited; please contact me for a complete package. A
- BBS may add a tag file listing it as the source, and disk vendors may add
- introductory or installation batch files.
-
- 2) ... that, unless a higher figure has been approved in writing, the
- distribution fee does not exceed $8 if 4FILES is distributed alone or $12
- if it is packed on-disk with other programs. Commercial vendors who are
- not members of ASP must have written permission to distribute. Please
- inquire as necessary.
-
- 3) ... that in any vendor catalog or other publication, it is clearly
- stated that this is shareware and that $30 must be paid to Hand-Crafted
- Software if the program is useful (in addition to the distributors fee,
- if any).
-
- 4) ... that 4FILES may not be included or bundled with other goods or
- services without express written permission of the author. Inquiries are
- welcome, and a non-shareware version can be produced for such purposes.
-
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