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HyperShell Release 4.5[e] - April 1992
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HyperShell is a general purpose hypertext control system. Standard
hypertext features provided include a text frame based presentation
style with highlighted references permitting navigation to other
frames in the same or another file, to popup notes which can have
further references, and allowing backtracking through visited
frames, and marking of frames and references for later perusal. The
program also supports graphic screen displays with nested selection
zones, using the common BLOAD format screen files for monochrome
images and Microsoft Paintbrush (.PCX) files for colour and some
monochrome images. CGA,EGA,VGA and Hercules graphics adaptors are
supported.
Special features offered include popup menus, paged displays of
menus or text files, DOS management facilities, scripting language
with programming capability, variables, macros, formfill input
fields and numerous features such as program invocation permitting
the use of HyperShell for menuing systems, help systems, computer
aided instruction, simple databases, DOS directory managers and
numerous other applications. Alternative hypertext structures are
also supported, permitting adhoc creation of supporting text. The
hypertext files and supporting files can be compressed and can be
directly accessed in compressed form.
HyperShell has been designed to be fast, small, and powerful,
supporting files larger than available memory whilst occupying a
fixed amount of memory itself (128k currently) so that it can be
used for controlling other applications. It is designed to run on
the widest range of equipment, and the components do not need any
more than a minimal 256k twin floppy mono system (or just a single
floppy system for the reader component to be used), although they
will benefit from the use of colour, a mouse, and a hard disk. The
system is very configurable, including colour schemes, key
mappings, all text strings, control menu and presentation 'look and
feel'. The supporting files are of textual content, permitting easy
production and maintenance.
The system provided as shareware is the full release
incorporating the runtime control program, introduction,
demonstration, and reference hyperdocuments, and the full
development system, including a set of cooperating authoring tools
and full documentation on disk. The tools include an integrated
development environment for producing and maintaining hyperfiles,
as well as for use as a freetext database system, an extensive
syntax and consistency checking program, a hyperfile printout
utility, compression and expansion utilities and TSR screen capture
and graphic preparation facilities. Also provided is a popup
context sensitive hypertext system which utilises a subset of
HyperShell syntax, and is ideal for help systems and similar uses.
Documentation includes a full authoring guide and a quick reference
guide. Also there is a hypertext reference guide and a popup quick
reference guide.
RUNNING HYPERSHELL
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************************ IMPORTANT ****************************
* MAKE A COPY OF THE DISTRIBUTION DISKS & WORK USING THE COPY *
***************************************************************
1. Small evaluation system
--------------------------
The disk contains an archive which may be extracted to a hard disk
by running the INSTALL batch file. Type 'install' for instructions.
This is a reduced evaluation system intended for distribution on
bulletin boards and magazine covers. The full system evaluation may
be obtained directly from Text Technology for just 10 pounds, or
from major shareware distributors.
2. Full system evaluation
-------------------------
The disks contain a number of archives, each of which can be
extracted to a hard disk. Most archives may also be extracted to a
floppy disk (the documentation requires at least a 720k disk).
HMAINSFX.EXE Main programs and demonstrations
HYPOPSFX.EXE HyperShell popup subset plus utilities
HDEV1SFX.EXE Development tools etc. part1
HDEV2SFX.EXE Development tools etc. part2
HDOCSFX.EXE Documentation files (shareware version only)
HSRESSFX.EXE Shareware version of HSRES
PGRESSFX.EXE Shareware version of PROGRESS
There are install batch files on each 360k distribution disk.
1. install
2. install2
3. install3
On a 720k distribution disk, there will be two install files
to run on the first, and one on the second:-
1. install install2
2. install3
Type 'install' and follow the instructions.
RUNNING THE DEMONSTRATIONS
==========================
Before you run the demonstrations, you must check that the COMSPEC
environment variable points to a location where the COMMAND.COM
program is held, and the PATH environment variable must be set up
to include the drive/directory containing the programs, for the
HOME hyperfile and the DOS EXIT to work, but are not essential to
try out HS against a hyperfile directly.
Using the files extracted from the HMAIN archive, adjust contrast
on your monitor to show colours or intensity levels correctly,
and type :-
HS
This will present a menu of options. To start with, select the
Introduction option to display the HyperShell introductory
hyperfile to get you started on how to use HyperShell. Hyperfiles
with an extension of .HYP can be run using the command
HS filename
Some of the examples require extra space to save changes or edits.
If you are using a floppy system,
copy the files to a fresh floppy before use.
If you have a Microsoft compatible mouse, the system will use the
mouse driver directly, otherwise a 'mouse emulation' mode will be
used whereby the cursor keys are used to position the selection
cursor, but this will not allow you to use a mouse pointer with
graphic displays.
IMPORTANT: Some software, such as the GEM desktop environment, may
leave certain mouse drivers in an antisocial state, such that any
program attempting to use the mouse interface will hang the
computer, requiring a hard reset. If this happens when running
HyperShell, try rebooting before running the program, and if this
fails, try using the -m command line flag, or not installing the
mouse driver.
MONOCHROME MONITORS ON EGA / VGA: On a VGA system, switch the VGA
card into colour mode to take advantage of the grey scale outputs.
On a mono EGA system, you will experience problems with certain
colour schemes - it is suggested that you run the system with the
following command format:-
hs -h hs
SHAREWARE DETAILS
=================
HyperShell is a trademark of Text Technology.
The HyperShell system, including supporting utilities, is a
shareware product. This means the following:-
HyperShell Copyright (c) 1988,1989,1990,1991,1992 Text Technology
All Rights Reserved
HyperShell IS NOT FREE. It is a commercial product for which you
must pay if you are to use it, and is subject to the copyright
laws.
You are encouraged to make copies of the HyperShell shareware
distribution, without any alterations to the files in it, and give
these to others for evaluation. This READ.ME file must not be
altered and must accompany all copies. The system may be offered
for download via Bulletin Boards, and may be offered for
distribution by shareware distributors, provided unduly high rates
are not charged for such distribution.
You are permitted to make unlimited use of the HyperShell reader
program (HS.EXE) with any hyperfiles supplied to you, without
further registration, provided you do not alter the content of
these files. A contribution would be welcome if you feel you are
gaining benefit from the system in using it this way.
You are permitted to evaluate the system for producing your own
hyperfiles for a period not exceeding three (3) calendar months. If
you produce your own hyperfiles for your own use beyond that
period, you are required to pay for a HyperShell personal licence.
A personal licence allows one person to use HyperShell for
producing hyperfiles for his own use and for distribution with the
reader program (HS.EXE or HL.EXE) WITHOUT CHARGE to others, with
the exception that where this is done in a commercial environment a
developers licence is payable (see below). Also the personal
licence allows the sale of your own material, with the reader
program (HS.EXE or HL.EXE), AS SHAREWARE over bulletin boards or
via shareware distribution channels, PROVIDED it is made clear to
the purchaser that the material must not be altered, AND a copy of
the material as distributed is sent to Text Technology on the
understanding that unaltered copies may be sent to interested
parties or further distributed.
If you produce hyperfiles for use by others, where a charge is made
for the material or for your services in the production of that
material, you are required to pay for a developers licence. This
applies whether the material forms part of a package, or is the
whole package. The developers licence entitles one person to
produce hyperfiles for any number of 'end' users to read using the
HS.EXE or HL.EXE reader program, and/or to print using the HP.EXE
formatted print program. Note that a licence is required for EACH
person developing such material. Site licence terms are available
on request. Corporate licence rates are available if more than one
person is to produce hyperfiles. In certain cases, subject to
specific agreement with Text Technology, applications built using
the Integrated Environment features may be distributed under the
developers licence at no additional charge. Text Technology
reserves the right to apply a runtime royalty rate in other cases,
which is subject to negotiation on a per case basis.
Under the personal or developers licence terms, you may provide a
copy of the HyperShell runtime components (HS.EXE, HL.EXE, HP.EXE
and HYPOP.EXE) with any material that you distribute to others. You
must also provide an acknowledgement, visible on screen or in
printed documentation, indicating that HyperShell has been used and
giving the name and address of Text Technology.
If HyperShell is to be used by others within an academic or other
non profit making establishment, and no charge is to be levied for
the use of the system, a reduced rate is applicable, which is
available on application. Also special academic licences are
available for teaching or classwork purposes. If such use is to be
made in a commercial establishment, the full developers licence is
applicable for each person producing material.
The HyPop program is provided as part of the HyperShell system, but
may be separately licenced if you just require a simple popup
hypertext system. The development licence for this is required if
you want to distribute the system with your own software.
If you decide not to register after the evaluation period you must
destroy all copies of any hyperfiles which you have used in that
time. YOU MUST NOT GIVE COPIES OF ANY HYPERFILES YOU PRODUCE TO
ANYONE, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A SUITABLE LICENCE.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND TEXT TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES RELATING TO THESE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH
WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER TEXT
TECHNOLOGY NOR ITS AGENTS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF TEXT TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TEXT TECHNOLOGY'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE
PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENCE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE
FORM OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO
THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
ASP Statement
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Text Technology is a member of the ASP.
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| ____|__ | Association of
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|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| MEMBER
"This program is produced by 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, U.S.A.
or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
Ombudsman 70007,3536."
REGISTRATION
============
The following scale of charges are applicable to version 4.5 only,
and supersedes all previous scales with immediate effect. The
quoted prices are subject to change without further notice. If you
register after 1992, please check prices first (or add 20% for each
year).
HyPop/HCX only - single user licence - 10 pounds
HyPop/HCX only - Developers licence - 30 pounds
HyperShell Personal licence - 50 pounds
HyperShell Developers licence - 100 pounds (no runtime per-copy
royalties)
HSRES program, registered through Text Technology - 10 pounds
PGRES program, registered through Text Technology - 10 pounds
HSRES and PGRES together - 15 pounds
HyperDex database system (includes HyperShell)
Evaluation system (readonly access to databases) - 10 pounds
Personal Licence - 80 pounds
Developers Licence - 190 pounds
Professional support utilities package
- a combination of utilities including HSRES,PGRES,PAINTBOSS,
professional copy protection system and other products
normally available separately - at a special bundled price
- apply for details
Upgrades of HyperShell licences are chargeable at difference
between price paid and current price of required licence.
Special educational rates available on application.
Personal and Developers registration for the full system includes
the latest copy of version 4 together with printed documentation
and low cost updates to this version. It also includes postal
support for problems of use and for bug reports, until the next
major version release. Telephone support is only available at
certain times. We do not provide a 'hotline' service, but a
reasonable attempt will be made to answer problems as soon as
possible.
Registration is a one off charge, and entitles you to use
HyperShell under the terms of your licence for as long as you like.
Additional support, for instance in the design and production of
hyperfiles, is chargeable on a time and materials basis at mutually
agreed rates.
Custom modifications will be charged on a sliding scale from
nothing for a generally useful feature up to full time and
expenses for a special purpose modification.
Payment by cheque or postal order in pounds sterling is preferred.
Payment in a currency other than pounds sterling should have the
equivalent of 6 pounds added to cover currency conversion costs.
We can also accept orders by post or telephone on certain credit
cards (Access, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard) subject to the usual
rules, and if you wish to order this way please state the type of
card, the card number and the expiry date, as well as a phone
number where you can be contacted. Credit card sales are in pounds
sterling (this will be handled automatically).
Postal charges are as follows:-
British Isles ................... 2 pounds
Europe .......................... 5 pounds
Outside Europe .................. 10 pounds
Please note: EXTRA IMPORT DUTY MAY BE PAYABLE BY YOU ON RECEIPT.
However, registration and documentation may be provided by a local
distributor at better rates, so check first.
There are no guarantees with the supplied product, other than for
the replacement of defective media. Registration means acceptance
of the product and any money paid will not be refundable, unless
you have registered without seeing the product, in which case you
may return the complete package in a saleable condition within 30
days for a refund of your licence fee less costs.
Bug reports and suggestions for improvements are welcomed from all
users, including unregistered users evaluating the product.
All bug reports and problems from registered users will be
responded to. All problems should be posted to the provided
address of Text Technology or the agent you have registered with.
Full details of problems should be included, along with any related
hyperfile if this would be of assistance in solving a problem. Bug
reports should indicate the full circumstances of the bug,
including the machine type, monitor type, the memory size,
the version of MSDOS (or DRDOS), details of resident programs,
the version of HyperShell or the component exhibiting the problem,
and any other relevant information.
The following address should be used for registration and support
in the United Kingdom, Europe, certain parts of Birkenhead, and
parts of the world not covered by the agents listed below:-
Nick Taylor
66 Kennedy Avenue
Macclesfield
Cheshire
England
SK10 3DE
Enquiries and phone orders: 0625 431357 after 6 P.M. GMT/BST
or Weekends.
Cheques should be made payable to N.G.Taylor.
In Denmark, please contact the following agent:-
Werner Knudsen
Tulipanvej 5
DK-2600 Glostrup
Denmark
In Italy, please contact the following agent:-
Richard Brown
Studio Centro
Via Resuttana 367
90100 Palermo
Italy
Tel: 091-516443
Fax: 091-518895
HyperShell BBS 090-380607 (7-1-0)
In Australasia and Malaysia, please contact the following agent for
details of local registration.
Heinz Dreher
Hyperware Research Laboratory
School of Information Systems
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
Perth 6001
Western Australia
Enquiries: (09) 351 2000
Fax: (09) 351 2255
When ordering, please state which version you have. Also it would
be useful if you could give an indication of what type of
application you are using HyperShell for. Also please state
whether you want the system on 5.25" 360k or 3.5" 720k disks.
Also whether you would prefer high density disks.
(Arrangements for ordering via agents will differ - please refer to
agent for details).
If you evaluate HyperShell and find it unsuitable for your
requirements, please consider sending a copy of any evaluation
report you produce.
I hope you will enjoy HyperShell as much as I have enjoyed
producing it. Please don't hesitate to send suggestions for
improvements, bug reports etc. Good luck.
Nick Taylor
Text Technology