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PALRUN20.INF: Information on PALRUN Version 2.0
1. About This File
This file provides a quick summary of the features of
PALRUN, including a description of how to order it.
If you are placing the shareware version of PALRUN on a com-
puter bulletin board, you might like to upload this file
separately so that callers can download it to get an idea of
PALRUN before committing themselves to the lengthy download
required for the program files and documentation.
2. Summary
PALRUN is many things. It is an archive manager, a DOS
shell, an enhanced DOS command line, a DOS "replacement," a
menuing system, and more.
What's new in version 2.0? Although we released a version
1.0 of PALRUN back in October, 1989, version 2.0 is such a
radically new program that to indicate what has changed between
versions would almost be tantamount to repeating the entire
description of version 2.0.
PALRUN is being distributed as shareware, which allows you
to try before you buy. If you wind up using PALRUN, you are
required to register and pay for it.
3. Some Significant Features of PALRUN
Among other things, Palrun will let you:
* Run executable files from within archives or from
a subdirectory
* Edit or view files from within archives or
subdirectories using your favorite editor and file
viewer
* Delete files from an archive or subdirectory
* Inspect the contents of archives and
subdirectories
* Save many megs of space on your hard disk by
placing your programs into a "Palhouse," which is
a designated archive from which Palrun can run
them
* Recall and edit previously executed commands
either from a visible pick list, or by typing a
few keystrokes and asking Palrun to fill in the
rest from a prior command
* Issue up to 30 different commands with a single
stroke of the <Enter> key, thereby creating a kind
of on the fly batch file
* Change drives and directories quickly and easily,
letting Palrun help you guess at the entire
directory name after you supply just a few
keystrokes
* Create a customized menu for executing common
tasks
* Initiate a complex series of commands with a few
keystrokes using the Alias capability
* Use a mouse to help you make selections (with
special support for 3-button mice)
4. Obtaining PALRUN as Shareware
The shareware version of PALRUN is being distributed through
BBS's, user groups, and person to person. The file name for the
distribution archive is:
PALRUN20.ZIP
The latest version of these files will always be available
from the PAL Software NY bulletin board, at telephone number 914-
762-8055. This BBS operates 24 hours a day, at 300, 1200, 2400
and 9600 (USRobotics) baud.
5. Registering PALRUN
Persons who try PALRUN, like it and intend to continue using
it are required to register and pay for it. Paid, registered
users receive a special password which disables the registration
encouragement screens that PALRUN presents to unregegistered
users. The registered version is identical to the current
shareware version but for the registration encouragements.
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The cost of registration is $25. This entitles you to your
password, among other things, as described in PALRUN.DOC. If you
would like to receive printed documentation and/or a distribution
disk from us, the pricing is described in the file ORDER.FRM.
To register PALRUN, take the file named ORDER.FRM and either
send it to your printer to fill it out in pen and ink, or else
bring it in to your favorite word processor or editor and fill it
out there before printing it. The ORDER.FRM file contains all
pricing information.
6. Toll-Free Credit Card Ordering
If you would like to order by credit card, please call the
following number: 800-242-4775. This is the phone number of
P(S)L, a disk vendor with whom we have arranged the ability to
take credit card orders.
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