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----> Welcome to Plannet Crafters' Shareware Sampler! <----
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- What is Plug-In for Windows?
- What is Roger's Rapid Restart?
- How to Contact Plannet Crafters.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in Plug-In for Windows and Roger's Rapid Restart!
The enclosed diskette contains the shareware (try before you buy) versions
of these products. Each product is provided in a standard ZIP file which
is freely distributable. For your convenience, there is also an install
program for each product on the diskette.
Please feel free to share the trial versions of Plug-In for Windows
and Roger's Rapid Restart with your friends and business associates.
We ask that you only share the ZIP versions (.ZIP) of these products.
Please do NOT distribute the INSTALL (.EXE) programs!
To install Plug-In for Windows, run INSTALL.EXE on the diskette.
The archive files are PLUG25x.ZIP (program files) and PITALK25.ZIP
(talking clock files).
To install Roger's Rapid Restart, run INSTALL2.EXE on the diskette.
The archive file is RRR33.ZIP
Further details of each product can be found in the README.TXT files, as
well as extensive on-line help once the product is installed.
Vendors --> Please read VENDINFO.DIZ, contained in the archives of each
product.
WHAT IS PLUG-IN FOR WINDOWS?
Plug-In Fills the holes in Windows!
Plug-In is an enhancement utility for Windows. It seamlessly integrates
with Windows and works with any Windows Desktop. Plug-In feels like a
natural extension of Windows...
Plug-In is highly praised by the press as well as a legion of loyal users!
It is winner of Windows Magazine's Win 100 Award (1993 & 1994 & 1995)
and Byte Magazine's / Jerry Pournelle's User's Choice Award (1992 & 1993).
In addition, it was 1st runner-up for best Windows Utility at the
1994 PC Magazine Shareware Awards.
The registration fee is only $20
Major features include:
- Control Center dialog coordinates all of Plug-In's functions.
- Lots of enhancement for Program Manager (Nested Groups, custom icons,
custom titles, etc.)
- Title Bar displays (date, time, resources, stopwatch, etc.). This
option is very configurable to meed your needs.
- Power Button (sits next to the System Menu button on active applications)
gives instant access to the QuickRun menu. The QuickRun menu is very
full-featured, and includes multi-level menus, fixed window sizing,
task lists, dynamic Program Manager groups, etc.
- Custom Cursors. Change all the standard system cursors. Now includes
a "Cursor Wrap" feature.
- Full Sound Support. If you have a sound card, you're in for a treat!
General and application-specific events, chimes, talking clocks.
- Resource Alerts. Monitors memory, system resources, and disk drives.
Ability to display a message, play a sound, and/or launch a program
when the alert thresholds are passed.
- Screen saver enhancements. Instant-On/Instant-Off HotSpots,
Shortcut Key.
- Alarm and Scheduler facility. Very sophisticated alarms ... display
messages, play sounds, and launch programs. Lots of options.
- System Information. Displays lots of useful information about your
system and the Windows environment.
- Install Application. Painlessly install applications from floppy or
CD-ROM. Allows you to view README files before proceeding with the
install program.
- Run with History. An enhanced run command with history list.
- The ability to use Plug-In as your Windows shell (primary desktop).
WHAT IS ROGER'S RAPID RESTART?
Roger's Rapid Restart gives you total control over exiting and restarting
Windows. It is the most powerful tool of its kind!
In a past issue of Windows Sources, Barry Simon writes, "Typical of programs
that are exceedingly useful but too "small" to make it at Egghead is
Roger's Rapid Restart." Windows User (June 1993) gave Roger's Rapid Restart
its Best Buy designation along with a 4-star rating.
It allows you to:
- Exit Windows
- Restart Windows without first going back to the DOS prompt
- Exit Windows, run a DOS application, and restart Windows without
further user intervention. This is great for DOS games! And,
developers can switch between the debug and retail kernels with
a single keystroke!
- Exit Windows and reboot your system. This will exit Windows and
perform a soft system reset.
A special Hotkey allows you to exit Windows instantly! You can utilize
our Rapid Restart (tm) feature to exit or restart Windows without the
delays involved when each application is asked if it is OK to exit.
This is particularly handy if you are running applications that always
ask before terminating (such as a DOS application). You can also run
Roger's Rapid Restart with passed-in parameters and have full access to
its command set.
An optional icon allows quick access to RRR's features and allows you to
instantly exit Windows by clicking your right mouse button on the icon.
The cost for registration is only $10 plus shipping & handling.
HOW TO CONTACT PLANNET CRAFTERS
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Plannet Crafters, Inc.
P.O. Box 450
Alpharetta, GA 30239-0450
USA
phone (404) 998-8664 (9-5 Eastern U.S. Time)
fax (404) 998-8197 (24 hours / day)
bbs (404) 740-8583 (28.8 KBPS; multiple lines; 24 hours/day)
ftp download site: ftp.ping.com (/pub/users/plannet)
E-Mail addresses
CompuServe: 73040,334
Internet: 73040.334@compuserve.com
DMandell@AOL.com
America Online: DMandell
Prodigy: VSFB48A