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- CD-Runner for Windows
- ---------------------
-
- CD-Runner for Windows is a unique new Audio CD & CD-ROM Utility for Windows.
- Audio CDs and CD-ROMs are now easier to run than ever. Simply place the
- CD/CD-ROM into the drive, and click the CD-Runner icon. CD-Runner will
- automatically identify the type of disk (CD/CD-ROM), query the library
- database to get any stored information, and run it. If a CD is detected,
- a CD player faceplate will be displayed; if a CD-ROM is detected, a CD-ROM
- runner will be displayed.
-
- If multiple programs are on the same CD-ROM, or if using multiple CD-ROMs
- (CD-ROM changer), a search feature allows you to step through the different
- programs & applications. Both DOS & Windows-based CD-ROMs are supported as
- well. In the CD-ROM library section, you are able to add or edit any entries
- into the CD-ROM library (database), and include icons, sounds, music,
- passwords, program titles & descriptions for each CD-ROM. In the Audio CD
- Library, you may enter CD Title, Artist, Songs, and Liner Notes.
-
- The unregistered shareware copy of CD-Runner for Windows may be
- distributed freely as long as none of the files are altered in any way.
- Although the shareware version limits use to a maximum of 5 CD-ROMs,
- it does provide you with a full working demo to try before you decide to
- buy.
-
- CD-Runner for Windows is actually a "spin-off" from STAR MENU (tm) for Windows.
- STAR MENU for Windows includes a stripped-down CD-ROM runner similar to the
- one found in CD-Runner, and also includes a Removable Disk Runner, a very
- powerful yet easy to use menuing application or shell, a password-based
- security system with a host of user options, a quick application launcher,
- a floating toolbar which allows you to have a portable toolkit available
- to any Windows application, activity logs, an application scheduler, animation,
- full multimedia support and much more.
-
- If you are interested in purchasing a copy of CD-Runner for Windows, or
- STAR MENU for Windows, simply click on the "About" menu and click on the
- "Register" command in the shareware version which you are currently running,
- or print the file "ORDER.FRM".
-
-
- CD-Runner for Windows 2.1
- New Features
- -------------------------
-
- The following new features have been added to CD-Runner for Windows 2.1:
-
- * New Wallpaper option for both CD Player & CD-ROM Runner
-
- * New Audio Mixer option to control Volume, Balance, Bass & Treble Tone
- Controls, etc.
-
- * New miminized loading option
-
- * New logic to search all drives if application path is not found; this
- allows applications to be found despite "drive letter changes"
- (e.g. due to removable drives/disks not in use at boot time)
-
- * New parameter line support, setup in the CD-ROM Library section
- (e.g., Command Line: C:\WINDOWS\WINHELP.EXE CLIPBRD.HLP)
-
- The following new features have been added to CD-Runner for Windows 2.0a:
-
- * Version 2.0a corrects Audio CD problem if using Windows 3.1
- (Windows 3.11 worked fine).
-
- * CD PLAYER - if a CD is placed into the CD-ROM drive, it is automatically
- identified and read; a new CD Player faceplate (much like the actual
- faceplate of many new audio CD players) will be displayed. The audio CD
- may also be setup into the library with it's Title, Artist, Songs, and
- Liner Notes; these will be displayed as the CD is run.
-
- All of the typical CD player functions are supported including
- programming capabilities, repeat mode, time functions, etc.. Other
- additions not normally found on a CD player include a song status bar
- showing % of song completion (click on this bar with the mouse to directly
- move to the associated position in the song), and a 2-icon "minimize"
- option which allows the CD to play without the CD player screen displayed
- (the icons will display the time, track #, and song).
-
- NOTE: to use the CD player, you must have an "MCI CD player" driver loaded.
- To load the driver (normally supplied with Windows), use the Windows Control
- Panel, and select the "Drivers" & "Add" options; select the "[MCI] CD Audio"
- driver from the list. If an MCI CD player compatible driver is not found or
- does not work with your CD-ROM drive, the normal operation of the CD-ROM
- runner may be affected as well. In this case, disable the CD player until a
- compatible setup can be achieved. The CD-ROM runner will normally function
- even in the event that the CD player setup does not work.
- ** The MCI CD player driver file is named "MCICDA.DRV" and is usually found
- in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM subdirectory.
-
- * MULTI-DISK CD-ROM CHANGER - Supports CD-ROM changers (with multiple CD-ROM
- capability); use the CD-Runner setup section to enter the CD-ROM drive
- letters, and when in the CD-ROM section of CD-Runner simply click on the
- "Search" option to run applications from any of the CD-ROM drives. The
- current CD-ROM drive letter will also be displayed on the CD-ROM runner
- screen.
-
- * GREATLY EXPANDED CD-ROM LIBRARY FEATURES - includes greatly expanded icon
- support to read icons from ICO, EXE, DLL, WMF, and ICL files. Also includes
- improved screens and options.
-
- * AUTOMATIC CD/CD-ROM RECOGNITION - CD-Runner is designed to automatically
- recognize if a CD or CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, and display
- the CD player or CD-ROM runner screen as appropriate.
-
- * SYSTEM INFORMATION - in the about section, a new System Info option has
- been added to show detailed hardware / software information including
- free system resources.
-
- * SMALL FONT ADJUSTMENT - a new automatic small font adjustment routine
- has been added to adjust the graphics & text spacing. Usually Windows
- resolutions of 640x480 (VGA) & 600x800 (Super-VGA) use the small font
- option, while resolutions of 1024x768 or higher use the large font option;
- CD-Runner will automatically identify the font size being used by the
- video driver and adjust as required.
-
-
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- -------------------
-
- * A 386-class or better IBM PS/2 or IBM-compatible computer
-
- * DOS Version 3.3 or later
-
- * Windows Version 3.1 or later
-
- * Mouse (recommended)
-
- * 4 MB RAM
-
- * One high-density floppy disk drive and one hard disk drive
-
- * Approximately 3 MB available hard disk space
-
- * MCI CD player compatible driver and CD-ROM drive (for CD Audio)
-
-
- Thomas M. Gerrish
- Beyond Software
- 188 Cross St.
- Rowley, MA. 01969-1008 USA
- (508) 948-7529
-
- STAR MENU (tm) is a registered trademark of Beyond Software.
-
- STAR MENU for DOS (c) Copyright 1993-95.
- STAR MENU for Windows (c) Copyright 1994-95.
- CD-Runner for Windows (c) Copyright 1994-95.