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- BOOT'R Version 2.12
- Multiple Configuration Manager
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- Copyright 1993 - 1995
- by
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- Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
- 108 Second Avenue West
- Bertha MN 56437-0297
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- Phone: (218) 924-2050
- FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
- The STSI BBS: (218) 924-2060
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- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
- │ Welcome! │
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- Thank you for trying BOOT'R! If you appreciate BOOT'R, you are encouraged
- to call The STSI BBS at (218) 924-2060, and let us know! Comments,
- suggestions, and enhancement requests are always welcome!
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- │ Requirements │
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- To run BOOT'R reliably, you will need the following:
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- ∙ DOS 3.3 or Higher
- ∙ IBM PC, PC-Compatible or MS-DOS Computer with a Hard Drive and 640K RAM
- ∙ EGA Color, or VGA Color Monitor Recommended
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- │ Quick-Start Instructions │
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- If you are in a hurry to get BOOT'R up and running, follow these Quick-
- Start instructions:
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- 1. Run the Install program by logging to the source drive and directory,
- and type "INSTALL".
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- 2. If you installed BOOT'R to a directory other than C:\BOOTR, edit your
- AUTOEXEC.BAT file and add the following statement:
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- SET BOOTR=DRIVE:\PATH (Replace with your drive and path.)
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- 3. Reboot your machine to ensure that the new changes to your
- AUTOEXEC.BAT file have taken effect.
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- 4. Execute the BOOT'R Editor from the \BOOTR sub-directory (or wherever
- you installed BOOT'R) by typing "BOOTRED", and create a new
- configuration file.
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- 5. Once you have a configuration file, exit the BOOT'R Editor, make sure
- you are still located in the BOOT'R program directory, and type
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- BOOTR CONFIGURATION
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- Examples of potential command lines could be:
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- BOOTR WINDOWS
- BOOTR DESQVIEW
- BOOTR BACKUP
- BOOTR KEEN1
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- 6. At this point, BOOT'R should display the prelog screen, write the
- configuration files, execute any existing Pre-Reboot Instructions, and
- reboot the computer system. (Registered users may reduce or
- completely eliminate the prelog delay time. Please see the section
- entitled "Registration".)
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- │ Table Of Contents: │
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- Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
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- Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
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- Quick-Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
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- Table Of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
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- Disclaimer / License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
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- ASP Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
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- Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
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- Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
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- What Is BOOT'R? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
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- Installing BOOT'R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
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- New Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
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- Editing Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
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- Editing Configuration Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
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- File Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
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- BOOT'R Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
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- Pre-Reboot Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
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- Register BOOT'R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
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- Using BOOT'R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
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- An Ideal BOOT'R Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
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- Using BOOT'R With A Multitasker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
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- Cautions! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
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- Other Products By STSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
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- Programs Mentioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
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- BOOT'R Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
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- │ Disclaimer / License Agreement │
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- What is shareware?
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- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying
- it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are
- expected to register. Individual programs differ on details - some
- request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial
- period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to
- continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
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- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
- copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as
- stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like
- commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both
- cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in
- the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to
- copy and distribute the software, either to all or to a specific group.
- For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
- disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
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- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should
- find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's
- commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs
- easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is
- low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee
- - if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.
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- Disclaimer - Agreement
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- By using BOOT'R, users indicate their acceptance of the following terms:
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- "BOOT'R is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed
- or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
- merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. Neither STSI, The STSI
- BBS, or any STSI employees will be held responsible for any damages,
- direct or consequential, which may result from the use of BOOT'R."
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- "Information in this documentation is subject to change without notice and
- does not represent a commitment on the part of STSI. STSI may make
- improvements and/or changes in this documentation or in the products
- and/or programs described in this documentation at any time."
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- BOOT'R is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user
- for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do
- not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of
- "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with
- quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for
- programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program
- useful and find that you are using BOOT'R and continue to use BOOT'R after
- a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment of $34.95
- (+S&H) to Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI). This registration
- fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time.
- You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this
- software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from
- one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
- being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a
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- book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time, BOOT'R
- should not be used on two different computers at the same time.
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- Commercial users of BOOT'R must register and pay for their copies of
- BOOT'R within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-
- License arrangements may be made by contacting STSI at (218) 924-2050.
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- Anyone distributing BOOT'R for any kind of remuneration must first contact
- STSI for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted
- to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
- shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering BOOT'R
- immediately. (However STSI must still be advised so that the distributor
- can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of BOOT'R.)
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- You are encouraged to pass a copy of BOOT'R along to your friends for
- evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find
- that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the
- latest version of the BOOT'R, along with a printed manual and bonus disks.
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- │ ASP Notice: │
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- STSI is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP
- wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are
- unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by
- contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP
- Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
- but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please
- write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
- USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to
- ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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- │ Registration: │
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- BOOT'R is distributed under the shareware concept. You may try BOOT'R for
- a period of two weeks. After this period, you must either discontinue
- using BOOT'R, or register it. A single-user license is only $34.95
- (+$5.00 S&H USA/Canada / $10.00 S&H on Foreign Orders). This price
- includes a printed manual, along with 3 1/2" and 5 1/4" diskettes
- containing the most current version. Registered users will receive a
- Registration Name and Number allowing them to register all future versions
- of BOOT'R. This allows the optional removal of all program delays.
- To register, call STSI at (218) 924-2050 and charge it to your Visa,
- MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card. Upon request, you
- will receive a temporary registration name and number over the telephone.
- For further registration information and pricing, please read the
- REGISTER.DOC file included with BOOT'R.
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- │ Technical Support: │
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- Technical support is available to BOOT'R users through the following
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- The STSI BBS: New versions of BOOT'R will be posted here as soon as
- they are available. The STSI BBS uses a U.S. Robotics
- V.Everything Modem, which is capable of V.FAST,
- V.32bis, V.32, and 2400 baud connect speeds. The
- access number for The STSI BBS is (218)-924-2060.
- Technical support questions should be addressed to the
- SYSOP.
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- STSI FAX: STSI has a FAX machine on-line 24 hours-a-day to accept
- FAX transmissions. Technical support questions /
- problems may be faxed to (218) 924-2050. Most FAX
- transmissions will be automatically routed to the FAX
- machine. If you have problems reaching our FAX
- machine, wait until after the first ring, press 11, and
- then begin transmitting.
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- Telephone: Technical support calls may be placed at (218) 924-
- 2050. Office hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday
- through Friday, and 8:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturdays
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- BOOT'R is a program designed to maintain multiple configurations on a
- single computer system. BOOT'R allows users to modify a computer's
- configuration files, and reboot the machine. This allows the creation of
- optimal configurations for every operating environment. For example, DOS
- users may want to load certain device drivers that would give trouble
- under DESQview or Windows. Certain games might require an exhorbitant
- amount of free memory, which is impossible to achieve with many device
- drivers loaded. Similarly, some TSRs may interfere with the operation of
- specific programs, such as tape backup programs. BOOT'R allows the
- creation of an operating environment without these TSRs. With BOOT'R,
- different configurations can be used for DOS, DESQview, Windows, and many
- other programs.
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- What's so special about BOOT'R? Unlike other configuration management
- utilities, BOOT'R allows up to FIVE files to be modified for each
- configuration that is used. Instead of only allowing a user to change his
- AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, BOOT'R allows these files to be
- changed, along with additional ones. Within my company, I find this most
- useful to modify network files called SHELL.CFG and NET.CFG. This file
- contains network configuration options that need to be changed from one
- configuration to another. BOOT'R provides the flexibility needed to
- accomplish this task.
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- │ Installing BOOT'R: │
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- The installation procedure for BOOT'R is quite simple. The package
- includes a program, "INSTALL.EXE", which automates the entire process.
- You will need about 1 megabyte of available disk space on the hard drive
- on which you plan to install BOOT'R.
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- The exact steps you need to take will depend on how you received BOOT'R.
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- INSTALLING FROM DISKETTES
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- To install from diskette(s), you need to perform the following steps.
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- 1. Place BOOT'R distribution diskette "Disk 1" in the appropriate
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- 2. Execute the "INSTALL.EXE" program on the distribution diskette.
- For example, if the distribution diskette is on drive A:, type
- the MS-DOS command, "a:install".
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- 3. Follow the instructions presented by the installation program. You
- will have a chance to approve installation before any changes are
- actually made to the contents of your hard drive. The program will
- ask you for a destination directory, and will copy the BOOT'R
- files to that directory. If you received BOOT'R on two
- diskettes, you will need to insert Disk 2 in the diskette drive
- when asked to do so. If you so direct it, the installation
- program will install executable programs and documentation in
- other directories of your choice.
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- INSTALLING FROM A HARD DRIVE
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- If you downloaded BOOT'R from a BBS (or received it in the form of
- archive files from some other source), you will need to perform the
- following steps.
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- 1. Extract the contents of the archive file(s) in a temporary
- directory on your hard drive. The procedure for doing this varies,
- depending on the form in which you received the package. In all
- likelihood, the fact that you are reading this text means that you
- already have the necessary tools and knowledge to perform this step.
- If not, you should be able to obtain directions for this from the
- same source from which you received the package.
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- 2. Execute the "INSTALL.EXE" program which you have extracted. For
- example, if the temporary directory into which you have extracted the
- files is C:\TEMPDIR, you would execute the MS-DOS command,
- "c:\tempdir\install".
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- 3. Follow the instructions presented by the installation program. You
- will have a chance to approve installation before any changes are
- actually made to the contents of your hard drive. The installation
- program will ask you for a destination directory, and will copy the
- program files to that directory. If you so direct it, the
- installation program will install executable programs and
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- documentation in other directories of your choice.
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- When you're satisfied that the installation was successful, you should
- delete the temporary directory FROM which you installed the program,
- (C:\TEMPDIR, in the above discussion), including all its contents.
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- Once you have installed BOOT'R, log to the BOOT'R sub-directory and type
- "BOOTRED" to execute the BOOT'R Editor.
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- Description:
- From the main menu, selecting "New Configuration" will cause a screen
- to display, allowing you to specify the new configuration filename and
- description.
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- Filename:
- The Configuration Filename field contains the name of the
- configuration file that will be referenced from the BOOT'R command
- line. This file will contain information about all individual files
- that should be changed when a configuration is initialized. (A .BTR
- extension on this file is necessary for BOOT'R to locate the
- configuration file when it attempts to reboot. If you do not add one,
- the BOOT'R Editor will add one for you.)
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- Configuration Description:
- The Configuration Description field can optionally contain the
- description of the configuration file being created. This is useful
- for user reference, allowing the addition of an extended description.
- The Configuration Description is maintained inside the configuration
- file for later reference.
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- Ok
- Selecting Ok will introduce users to the Configuration Files screen,
- where the individual files can be created and edited.
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- Cancel
- Selecting Cancel returns users to the main menu without creating a new
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- Description:
- The Configuration Files screen allows users to create and maintain up
- to five files for each configuration. From here, users can change
- filenames, print the configuration files, and access the editor. The
- configuration filename and description are displayed on the top of the
- screen allowing them to be changed when needed.
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- Filename Fields 1 Through 5
- Each of the filename fields down the left side of this screen should
- contain a separate path and filename that should be modified when
- BOOT'R initializes this configuration. Note that each of these
- filenames MUST be preceded by the drive and directory where they are
- to be created. This is a flexible feature of BOOT'R, allowing newly
- created files to be placed on any drive and in any directory. A
- typical configuration would contain C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT in the first
- filename field, and C:\CONFIG.SYS in the second filename field.
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- Note: When one of the filename fields contains a filename such as
- C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT, the BOOT'R Editor will load the internally
- maintained version of this file. It will NOT load the file
- that currently exists in the root directory of the C: drive,
- called AUTOEXEC.BAT. The text field merely contains the name
- of the file that will be written when BOOT'R initializes this
- configuration!
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- Edit Buttons 1 Through 5 or Edit All
- Each file listed on this screen can be edited using the BOOT'R
- Editor's text editor. This editor can be accessed by pressing one of
- the five "Edit ?" buttons shown along the right side of the
- Configuration File List screen or by pressing the "Edit All" button.
- Pressing the "Edit 1" button will invoke the editor and load the text
- that corresponds to the file named in the "Filename #1" field.
- Pressing the "Edit 2" button will invoke the editor and load the text
- that corresponds to the file named in the "Filename #2" field, and so
- on. When "Edit All" is selected, the BOOT'R Editor opens all of the
- files listed in filename fields 1 through 5.
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- Done
- This option will save the configuration files into the file specified
- in the Filename field of the Configuration Files screen. Only text
- fields that were not left blank on the Configuration Files screen are
- saved as a valid file inside the configuration. (If a file is entered
- in a text field, but there is no corresponding text shown in the
- editor, the file is still considered part of the configuration, and
- will be written as a BLANK file!)
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- Print
- Selecting the Print button allows a printout of any or all of the
- files in the configuration to be printed. Output can be sent to
- LPT1:, LPT2:, LPT3:, or to a valid file.
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- Description:
- The BOOT'R Editor's text editor allows quick and easy editing of each
- of the files maintained within a configuration. Supported commands
- include cut, copy, paste, delete, find, search and replace, load,
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- insert, save, save all, and more. Windows can be moved, resized, and
- tiled. Color settings can be changed, and mouse speeds can be
- increased or decreased to suit individual preference. Since most of
- these commands and options are standard to a basic text editor, we
- will only highlight the special options below.
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- Load & Insert:
- When you are creating your initial configurations with the BOOT'R
- Editor, you may find the Load and Insert features extremely useful.
- Load allows text from an existing ASCII file to be loaded directly
- into the editor, REPLACING the currently displayed text. Insert
- allows text from an existing ASCII file to be INSERTED into the
- editor at the position of the cursor.
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- Save & Save All:
- After you have made changes to (or created) a configuration file,
- such as C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT, you can select Save to store the text in
- the current BOOT'R configuration file.
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- Important: When you select "Save", BOOT'R does NOT modify the
- contents of the C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT file on your hard drive! It merely
- stores the text you entered in the BOOT'R configuration file. When
- you want to change the files on the hard drive you must follow the
- instructions given in the section entitled "Using BOOT'R".
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- Description:
- The file dialog box screens allow users to open or delete an existing
- BOOT'R configuration.
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- Note: When opening a file, make sure that any files being opened
- were originally saved with the BOOT'R Editor. The BOOT'R
- Editor will NOT read files properly if they have not been
- created with the BOOT'R Editor! For users upgrading from a
- previous version of BOOT'R (prior to 1.00), we recommend you
- that create a new configuration and load your existing text
- files into the built-in text editor. This will ensure that
- the files are created and saved properly, prior to any
- attempts to open them with this feature.
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- Filename:
- This text field allows users to manually enter the name of a file. If
- you enter a filename without an extension when opening or deleting a
- file, the BOOT'R Editor appends a .BTR extension and searches for a
- file in the current directory. If the file exists, it is
- automatically selected when you press ENTER. If the file does not
- exist, the BOOT'R Editor will either advance the cursor to the Files
- list box for manual selection, or issue an error message, depending on
- the existing conditions.
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- Files:
- The Files list box provides users with a way to search the current
- drive and directory for files with the selected (*.BTR or *.*) file
- filter. Pressing the SPACE BAR will highlight a file from the list,
- and pressing ENTER on a highlighted file will instruct the BOOT'R
- Editor to attempt to open or delete it (depending on the current
- routine).
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- Directories:
- The Directories list box displays a list of directories on the
- currently selected drive, and a list of available drives. The current
- directory can be changed by pressing ENTER on the desired directory,
- or clicking on it with the mouse. When a new directory is selected,
- the "Files" list box is updated to display all files matching the file
- filter in the new directory.
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- Directory:
- This non-editable field contains the current drive and path. Use this
- field as a quick-reference to see where the BOOT'R Editor is looking
- for files.
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- Ok:
- The Ok button can be selected when a file has been highlighted from
- the Files list box. The BOOT'R Editor will then attempt to open or
- delete the selected file.
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- Cancel:
- The Cancel button can be selected to cancel the current routine and
- return to the main menu.
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- Description:
- The Defaults screen allows the modification of the delays that occur
- prior to BOOT'R executing the command to reboot your computer, the
- exploding dialog box stage delay, and the screen blanker settings.
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- Prelog Delay:
- The prelog delay is the number of seconds that BOOT'R will display the
- prelog screen prior to initializing a configuration and rebooting the
- computer system. The default for this field is 3 seconds. Registered
- users can reduce or completely remove this delay. Non-registered
- users are asked to register BOOT'R. Registering will allow the
- removal of this delay. For information on how to register, please
- read the "Registration" section near the beginning of this
- documentation file.
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- Note: Non-registered users who attempt to change this field can do
- so, but BOOT'R will not recognize the changes unless this
- software package is registered.
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- Pre-Reboot Delay:
- The pre-reboot delay is the number of seconds that BOOT'R should pause
- (after displaying the prelog screen) to allow hard drive caches to
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- flush. This precautionary measure can be useful for users who are
- experiencing corruption or other problems when attempting to use
- BOOT'R.
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- Explode Delay:
- This number specifies the number of seconds used as an "Explode Delay"
- for dialog boxes within the BOOT'R Editor. To eliminate all exploding
- effects, set the number in this field to 0.
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- Screen Blanker Interval:
- The value in this field indicates the number of minutes of inactivity
- BOOT'R should wait before blanking the screen on the button menu.
- (Note: The screen blanker is only activated on the BOOT'R button menu.
- It is not currently used within the BOOT'R Editor.)
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- Screen Blanker Speed:
- This value specifies the number of seconds to pause between each time
- the BOOT'R screen blanker moves the information box around on the
- screen. In essense, this value is used to either speed up the screen
- blanker's display speed, or slow it down.
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- Ok:
- Selecting Ok instructs the BOOT'R Editor to save this configuration
- information to the file BOOTR.INI. BOOT'R reads information from this
- file prior to initializing a configuration and rebooting the computer
- system.
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- Cancel:
- Selecting Cancel instructs the BOOT'R Editor to ignore any changes
- that have been made to the previous settings, and return to the main
- menu.
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- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
- │ Pre-Reboot Commands │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- Description:
- This screen allows users to enter up to four lines of text (DOS
- commands) that should be executed prior to rebooting the computer
- system. Users may find this helpful for flushing and disabling a
- cache, to prevent any corruption from occurring during the rebooting
- process.
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- Pre-Reboot Commands 1 Through 4:
- Use these text fields to enter any DOS commands that need to be
- executed prior to rebooting the computer system.
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- Ok:
- Selecting Ok instructs the BOOT'R Editor to save this configuration
- information to the file BOOTR.INI. BOOT'R reads information from this
- file prior to initializing a configuration and rebooting the computer
- system.
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- Cancel:
- Selecting Cancel instructs the BOOT'R Editor to ignore any changes
- that have been made to the previous settings, and return to the main
- menu.
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- │ Register BOOT'R │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- Description:
- This screen provides basic information on how to register BOOT'R, and
- allows registered users to enter their registration name and number,
- as they received it from STSI.
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- Registration Name:
- The Registration Name text field allows users to enter their personal
- name or the name of their company or organization. If a valid
- registration number is entered in the following text field, the
- registration name will appear on the prelog screen of BOOT'R.
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- Registration Number:
- The Registration Number text field allows users to enter the
- registration number they received from STSI upon registering BOOT'R.
- For information on how to register, please see the "Registration"
- section near the top of this documentation file.
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- Ok:
- Selecting Ok instructs the BOOT'R Editor to save this configuration
- information to the file BOOTR.INI. BOOT'R reads information from this
- file prior to initializing a configuration and rebooting the computer
- system.
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- Cancel:
- Selecting Cancel instructs the BOOT'R Editor to ignore any changes
- that have been made to the previous settings, and return to the main
- menu.
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- │ Using BOOT'R: │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- Once you have created a BOOT'R configuration using the BOOT'R Editor, you
- can change to that configuration in one of two ways. The first option is
- to simply type "BOOTR.EXE" on the DOS command line. A dialog box will be
- displayed, showing you the names of all configurations in the BOOT'R sub-
- directory. Each configuration name will be located on a push-button.
- When you select the push-button, the configuration name contained on the
- button will be executed.
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- The second option allows BOOT'R to be used from the command line. To
- change to a different configuration using BOOT'R, simply specify the
- desired configuration on the BOOT'R command line.
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- The BOOT'R command line structure looks like this:
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- BOOTR CONFIGURATION /TEST
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- BOOTR BOOTR must always be the first entry entered on the
- command line.
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- CONFIGURATION This is the name of the desired configuration. Each
- configuration is maintained in a separate .BTR file that
- is created using the BOOT'R Editor. In order for BOOT'R
- to work properly, there MUST be a file in the default
- BOOTR sub-directory with the name of the configuration
- file you specify here.
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- /TEST This command line parameter is optional, and allows the
- configuration files to be changed WITHOUT actually
- rebooting the computer. This option is useful to test
- BOOT'R and see if the CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and any
- other files are being written properly. It is also useful
- to verify that the cache is being properly flushed and
- disabled, without risking data corruption.
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- BOOT'R Examples:
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- BOOTR CPBACKUP BOOTR NORMAL
- BOOTR DESQVIEW BOOTR NOVELL
- BOOTR DESQVIEW /TEST BOOTR WINDOWS
- BOOTR LANTASTIC BOOTR WINDOWS /TEST
- BOOTR KEEN1
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- When you type a similar BOOT'R command line and press ENTER, BOOT'R will
- display the prelog screen, write the configuration files, execute any
- existing Pre-Reboot Instructions, wait for the cache to flush (depending
- on the pre-reboot delay), and reboot the computer system. (Registered
- users may reduce or completely eliminate the preset delays. Please see
- the section entitled "Registration", near the beginning of this
- documentation file.)
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- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
- │ An Ideal BOOT'R Setup │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- In our company, we have found BOOT'R to be ideal for managing the multiple
- configurations on several of our key machines. In particular, we have one
- system that needs to run a variety of applications. We have
- configurations set up for Windows, DESQview, tape backups (to unload
- unnecessary device drivers), and multiple network configurations. We use
- BOOT'R as the menuing interface that ties all of these configurations
- together.
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- Here's how BOOT'R works for us:
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- We maintain a base configuration called "NORMAL.BTR" that looks like this:
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- <<CONFIG.SYS>>
- DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
- BUFFERS=20
- FILES=60
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- <<AUTOEXEC.BAT>>
- @ECHO OFF
- CLS
- PROMPT $P $G
- PATH C:\;C:\DOS;
- C:\UTILITY\MOUSE
- CD\BOOTR
- BOOTR
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- When the computer is turned on, it comes up in this configuration and
- displays the BOOT'R button menu, giving us the option of which
- configuration to use. If, for example, we push on the "WINDOWS" button,
- BOOT'R reboots into the following configuration:
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- <<CONFIG.SYS>>
- DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
- DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE RAM HIGHSCAN
- BUFFERS=10,0
- FILES=60
- DOS=UMB
- LASTDRIVE=Z
- FCBS=4,0
- STACKS=9,256
- DOS=HIGH
- DEVICEHIGH=C:\WINDOWS\IFSHLP.SYS
- DEVICE=C:\MITSUMI\MTMCDAE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /M:64 /I:10 /P:300 /T:6 /X /V
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- <<AUTOEXEC.BAT>>
- @ECHO OFF
- CLS
- PROMPT $P $G
- PATH C:\;C:\DOS;C:\WINDOWS;O:\ODAPI
- SET ZPROWIN=O:\ZPROWIN\
- SET NWLANGUAGE=ENGLISH
- C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 /M:64 /L:D /E /V
- LH C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE
- LH C:\WINDOWS\MOUSE.COM /Y
- LH C:\LAN\LSL
- LH C:\LAN\PCNTNW
- LH C:\LAN\IPXODI
- LH C:\WINDOWS\ODIHLP
- LH C:\LAN\VLM
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- LOGIN
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- CD\WINDOWS
- WIN
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- CD\BOOTR
- BOOTR NORMAL
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- As expected, BOOT'R loaded many device drivers that were not necessary in
- the "NORMAL" configuration shown earlier. The interesting part of this
- procedure is that as soon as the user exits from Windows, the AUTOEXEC.BAT
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- file automatically invokes BOOT'R, which reboots and returns to a NORMAL
- configuration. As shown earlier, the NORMAL configuration executes the
- BOOT'R button menu, and once again, offers the user the choice of which
- configuration to use. BOOT'R's button menu contains its own (non-TSR)
- screen blanker, which allows the computer to sit idle at the button menu
- for long periods of time without users having to worry about screen burn-
- in.
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- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
- │ Using BOOT'R With A Multitasker: │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- Caution is advised when using BOOT'R in combination with Windows or
- DESQview. Exit all open windows and exit the multitasker BEFORE
- attempting to execute BOOT'R. Immediately prior to issuing the reboot
- command, BOOT'R checks to see if it is being executing from inside a
- Windows, DESQview, or OS/2 environment. If it detects one of these
- environments, it issues an error message and terminates the execution of
- the reboot command (after the configuration files have been modified!).
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- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
- │ Cautions! │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- Do NOT use BOOT'R in combination with any disk cache that performs write-
- caching, unless you flush and disable the cache by entering a DOS command
- on the Pre-Reboot Instructions screen of the BOOT'R Editor.
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- Please note: If you are using MS-DOS 6.x, make sure that one of your Pre-
- Reboot Instructions contains a command such as this:
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- C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE /C
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- Users who do not perform this step have reported problems, such as BOOT'R
- not writing the proper configuration files before rebooting. Once this
- statement is added, however, these problems disappear.
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- │ Other Products by STSI │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- BOOT'R <ASP> - DOS Configuration Manager
- BOOT'R is a utility that allows the management of multiple
- configurations on a single machine. BOOT'R not only allows the
- modification of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files, but any other
- files that might be needed.
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- CompuSlave <ASP> - CompuServe Message Database!
- CompuSlave imports CompuServe forum capture files into a database,
- converting them to individual messages. Add, delete, edit, and search
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- for you! Create your own technical support resource. Ideal for power
- users, programmers, and network administrators. Network support is
- included. Easy to use!
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- Infodex <ASP> - Multipurpose Database!
- Infodex is a versatile database manager used to keep track of names and
- addresses, equipment, computer software, books, and much more! Includes
- a FREE-FORM layout. Add, delete, or rearrange fields EASILY! Search
- for text in any field. Import and export to a delimited text file.
- Quickly browse through a list of records. Easy push button interface!
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- Programmer's Project Manager
- PPM is a project manager that allows Builder or BASIC users to have
- complete control over their program's development. Edit source files
- using the PPM Editor, or specify your own favorite editor. Compile,
- link using multiple libraries, compress the EXE, scan for viruses,
- date/time stamp, and then compress the entire project, all under the
- control of PPM.
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- QwkSlave <ASP> - QWK Message Database!
- QwkSlave imports QWK mail packets, storing each message as a database
- record. Add, edit, delete, print, browse, sort, & search through
- messages. Cross referencing makes finding an original message and its
- response as easy as a mouse-click. Ideal as a technical support
- reference tool. Network support is included. Easy to use push-button
- interface!
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- Replicator <ASP> - The Diskette Database!
- Replicator is a disk image utility designed to create images of
- diskettes and catalog them in a database. Use optional compression
- routines to reduce the image size. Store up to 10 lines of descriptive
- text for each disk image in the database. Database entries can be
- modified at any time. Easy push button interface!
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- Subber <ASP> - The Character Subber!
- Subber is designed to substitute characters in a WildCat! bulletin,
- menu, or other .BBS display file. Create a generic background using
- WCDraw or TheDraw, and create text using your favorite text editor. Use
- Subber to combine the two together! Ideal for BBS system notices, news,
- & info screens that need to be changed frequently.
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- ZIP'R Professional For DOS <ASP> - Hard Drive Tripler For DOS!
- ZIP'R Pro stores programs in compressed form when they are not being
- used. Automatically compress, decompress, and launch programs as
- needed. Uses ARJ, LHA, PKZIP, or built-in compression. Easy to use
- interface!
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- ZIP'R Professional For Windows <ASP> - Hard Drive Tripler For Windows!
- ZIP'R Pro stores programs in compressed form when they are not being
- used. Automatically compress, decompress, and launch programs as
- needed. Uses ARJ, LHA, PKZIP, or built-in compression. Easy to use
- interface!
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- │ Programs Mentioned: │
- ■─────────────────────────────────────────■
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- AutoMenu is copyrighted by Magee Enterprises.
- DESQview is copyrighted by Quarterdeck Office Systems.
- MS-DOS is copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation.
- QuikMenu is copyrighted by OSCS Software Development, Inc.
- Windows is copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation.
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- Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
- 108 Second Avenue West
- Bertha, MN 56437-0297
- Phone: (218) 924-2050
- FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
- The STSI BBS: (218) 924-2060, N,8,1
-
- BOOT'R 2.12 Registration Form
-
- Qty Description Price Each Total
-
- _____ BOOT'R Single-User Registration $34.95 ________
- Includes Printed Manual, 3 1/2" & 5 1/4" Diskettes
-
- _____ BOOT'R Site-License (# of Users? ____) _______ ________
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- # of Users Price # of Users Price
- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------
- 5 $100.00 50 $400.00
- 10 $200.00 100 $500.00
- 20 $300.00 More? CALL
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- Sub-Total: ________
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- Minnesota Residents Add 6.5% Sales Tax: ________
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- Shipping & Handling (US & Canada = $5.00, Foreign = $10.00): ________
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- Total: ________
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- Name: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________
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- Company: _________________________________________________________________
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- Address: ______________________________ City: ___________________________
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- State: ___________ Zip Code: ______________ Phone: ___________________
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- Please Register BOOT'R To This Name: _____________________________________
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- Method of Payment: ___ Visa/MC ___ American Express ___ Discover
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- ___ Check/Money Order Enclosed
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- (Checks/MO's must be in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. Bank!)
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- Credit Card #: _________________________________ Expiration Date: ___/___
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- Name on Card: _______________________ Signature: ________________________
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- Comments / Suggestions: __________________________________________________
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- __________________________________________________________________________
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- __________________________________________________________________________
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- Please take a minute to answer the following questions. Your answers
- will assist us in improving and marketing BOOT'R.
- (Check all that apply.)
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- Where did you hear about BOOT'R?
-
- [ ] BBS [ ] Catalog/Magazine [ ] Friend/Relative
- [ ] Rack Vendor [ ] User's Group [ ] Other _______________
-
- Please provide name of BBS/Catalog/Magazine/User's Group, (if possible)
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
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- What operating systems / environments do you use?
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- [ ] DOS [ ] Windows [ ] DESQview/DESQview/X [ ] OS/2
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- What version of DOS do you use? ________________________________________
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- Do you use any of the following programs/utilities?
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- [ ] Stacker [ ] SuperStor [ ] DoubleSpace
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- Why are you registering BOOT'R?
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- [ ] I'm honest by nature.
- [ ] The prelog delay is so annoying!
-
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- What feature(s) do you like the most about BOOT'R? _____________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
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- __________________________________________________________________________
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- What feature(s) would you like to see added to BOOT'R? _________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
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- __________________________________________________________________________
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- Additional Comments: ___________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
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- __________________________________________________________________________
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- May We Quote You? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Doesn't Matter
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