The files in this package are Control Strip modules. They can only be used with Apple Computer's Control Strip Control Panel. Control Strip is a super cool extension that is included with the new PowerBooks and will be made more widely available as part of System 7.5.
So far this package consists of 6 modules which are described briefly below. For a full description please see the 'Readme' file that occompanies each module.
Clock - Display a digital clock on strip
Control Panels - Open control panels or control panel folder from popup menu
Express Modem - Display modem status on strip, turn modem software on/off
Free RAM - Display free application RAM on strip, free disk space in menu
Processes - List processes, switch between apps, quit any/all processes
Processor Speed - Display CPU speed on strip, give misc PB info in menu
I will be adding to the collection but wanted to get these out there so I could get some feedback (since there isn't much of a standard for these things yet).
These really haven't been tested all that much because I don't know many people who have the Control Strip so I would apprecate any feedback you might have. I am also interested in suggestions for future modules. I have a couple of ideas, but can always use more. Please contact me at the addresses below if you have any comments or suggestions.
Updates
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Since I update these fairly often you may want to grab the most recent version. I will always have the most recent versions available by FTP at capstan.cis.yale.edu in the directory /pub/owenc/control.strip/. Since they are so small I can also mail them to you if you don't have FTP access. If you would like the most recent versions on disk add $1 to your registration (or send $1 at any later date) and I will mail the most recent versions to you on disk.
The plea.
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I am releasing these modules as shareware. I thought about not asking for anything but they seem reasonably useful and registration provides the best means of determining if there is enough interest to continue writing modules. They aren't all that much but neither is the price. I ask for just $10 for the whole package. Registration will also cover new modules as I add them to the package.
Registration info
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To register send $10, and the registration form below (the form does make things easier) to Chris Owen, PO Box 1471, Garden City, KS 67846 (before August 1995 you can send it to me at 27 Bishop St #2R, New Haven CT 06511 for faster registration).
If you have any questions or comments, I would appreciate hearing them.
Chris Owen
owen-christopher@yale.edu <-- I prefer this address
