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WELCOME TO COMMAND POST 7.2!
This disk contains Command Post 7.2A and Browser 3.93
This file contains the following information:
1) Late-Breaking News
2) A few legal matters
3) Packing List
4) Installation Instructions
5) De-Installation Instructions
6) Online Support Information
7) Association of Shareware Professionals Ombudsman Statement
8) Changes to the manual
9) The complete licensing agreement
10) Order Form
*** LATE-BREAKING NEWS ***
Command Post is still Command Post. A programmable, fast, effective,
and very powerful shell for the Windows environment. It is text-based.
It is designed to either replace or supplement both the Windows Program
Manager and File Manager.
Although the default menus supplied with Command Post are quite sufficient
for many people, the real power of Command Post comes into play when you
add your own menu items to it. To do this, you *got* to print out all
the documentation, curl up in an easy chair, and spend some time reading
it.
For those who prefer a more GUI oriented shell, more like File Manager,
we offer our new File Commander. With File Commander you can have most
of the power of Command Post and your own menu items attached to the
Windows File Manager menu.
The big news for the 7.2 series of Command post is summarized simply as
follows:
Network Support
Multimedia support
DDE Support
SendKey capability
Dialog Boxes
Many more new functions
All the new stuff is documented in the, appropriately, NEWSTUFF.TXT file.
LEGAL MATTERS
Of course the usual disclaimers still apply. We are not
responsible for anything at all. Nothing. Even if we are
held responsible, the limit of our liability is the
licensing fees you paid. The full text of our license
agreement is found near the bottom of this file.
PACKING LIST:
Most of the files will end in a $ until properly installed. Some
files have been compressed and will be decompressed by the setup
program.
README TXT This File
NEWSTUFF TXT Blow by blow differences in recent versions.
CMDPOST TXT The disk-based manual. Registered users get a
typeset, illustrated one.
TASKMANR TXT Instructions for installing TASKMANR.EXE
CP__VER ??? A dummy file. ??? is the current version number.
CMDPOST CPM MAIN menu file. Normally you will not have
edit this file.
CMDUSER CPM Sample USER menu file. Once installed you
WILL have to edit thisfile to configure it for
your system!
CMDPOST EXE The main Command Post executable file.
CP_DLLA DLL Required dynamic-link-library file.
WWWDEALR DLL Another dynamic-link-library file.
CP_TREE EXE The Command Post tree.
TASKMANR EXE Optional replacement for the Windows 3.0 Task
Manager. Brings up Command Post when you
doubleclick on the screen background.
WININFO EXE A utility to help determine window size and
position.
CP_HELP CRD A cardfile with a mini-manual on it, accessible
from the Command Post main menu.
CP_QUEST.CRD Another cardfile of commonly asked questions.
CP_VIRT BAT A BAT file for running DOS apps. Can change the PATH.
CP_PAUSE BAT A BAT file that runs a DOS app and then pauses.
CP_ATTR1 DLG A Dialog box used by the default menus.
CP_ATTR2 DLG A Dialog box used by the default menus.
BROWSER EXE File Browser Utility.
WSETUP EXE The Windows-based setup program.
WSETUP INF Information file for the setup program.
WBINXZ EXE More of the Windows setup program.
HOW TO INSTALL COMMAND POST 7.2
Command Post is installed automatically, via our WSETUP.EXE
program, as detailed below:
1) Close down >>>ALL<<< extraneous Windows applications.
2) Make sure you closed down >>>ALL<<< of OUR other Windows apps.
3) Double-Click on the WSETUP.EXE program
4) When the setup program asks for a directory, specify initial directory,
or accept the given default (C:\WINDOWS).
NOTE: If you are updating from a previous version, and made any of the
Command Post files READ-ONLY, remove the read-only attribute from
the files before running setup.
(Or else the setup process will hang)
UN-INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
If, for some reason you wish to un-install Command Post from your
system, here is a checklist for doing so.
1) Examine the SYSTEM.INI file. If you manually installed Command Post
as your primary shell (See Docs), you must edit the SYSTEM.INI file.
Change
shell=cmdpost.exe
to
shell=progman.exe
2) Examine the WIN.INI file. If Command Post starts automatically...
Change
run=cmdpost.exe
to
run=
If there is other stuff on the run= line, you probably want to
leave it there. Just delete the cmdpost.exe from the run= line.
3) Delete the following files from the directory that Command Post was
installed into.
cmdpost.exe
cp_dlla.dll (From the Windows Directory)
cp_tree.exe
browser.exe
wininfo.exe
cp_blnk.exe
cp_help.crd
cp_quest.crd
cp_info.exe
cp_virt.bat
cmdpost.cpm
taskmanr.exe NOT TASKMANG.EXE OR TASKMAN.EXE !!!
cmduser.cpm (you may want to keep a copy around, esp. if you
have put some work into this file.)
4) That should do it.
ON-LINE SUPPORT
Command Post is has on-line support!
The home of Command Post is on Compuserve, in the WINAPA forum,
in the Wilson WindowWare section (#15 currently). Also the
latest and greatest downloads are available from DL15 of the
WINAPA forum. The Wilson WindowWare section of the WINAPA forum
is checked on a daily basis, and all questions will be responded to.
Some of our developers also watch the FidoNet Windows echo which can
be found on many of you local BBS's. Contact to local FidoNet sysop
about getting access to the Windows Echo.
Registered users may use our BBS ...
[ (206) 935-5198 USR HST/V32 9600++ 8N1 ]
to download the latest versions of our products and ask any questions.
Association of Shareware Professionals Ombudsman Statement
Wilson WindowWare, the producer of Command Post, is 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 or send a Compuserve
message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536
CHANGES TO THE MANUAL
In the Window 3.0 appendix we tell you how to replace
Windows 3.0's Task Manager with Command Post. Microsoft
has since renamed Task Manager to "Task List". The Command
Post version of the may be found in the \CP-NOTES directory
with the file name TASKMANR.EXE (If you used our install program).
If you used the manual install, you can find it in the temp
directory you used.
The legalese section...
COMMAND POST
Copyright ⌐ 1988-1992 by Morrie Wilson.
All rights reserved.
SOFTWARE LICENSE
Command Post is not and has never been public domain
software, nor is it free software.
Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use
Command Post on a 21-day trial basis for the purpose of
determining whether Command Post is suitable for their
needs. The use of Command Post, except for the initial
21-day trial, requires registration. The use of
unlicensed copies of Command Post by any person,
business, corporation, government agency or any other
entity is strictly prohibited.
A single user license permits a user to use Command Post
only on a single computer. Licensed users may use the
program on different computers, but may not use the program
on more than one computer at the same time.
No one may modify or patch the Command Post executable
files in any way, including but not limited to
decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise reverse
engineering the program.
A limited license is granted to copy and distribute
Command Post only for the trial use of others, subject
to the above limitations, and also the following:
1) Command Post must be copied in unmodified form, complete
with the file containing this license information.
2) The full machine-readable Command Post documentation must
be included with each copy.
3) Command Post may not be distributed in conjunction with
any other product with out a specific license to do so
from Wilson WindowWare.
4) No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or
accepted, except as authorized below:
A) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (sysops)
may make Command Post available for downloading only as
long as the above conditions are met. An overall or
time-dependent charge for the use of the bulletin board
system is permitted as long as there is not a specific
charge for the download of Command Post.
B) Vendors of user-supported or shareware software approved by
the ASP may distribute Command Post, subject to the
above conditions, without specific permission. Non-
approved vendors may distribute Command Post only after
obtaining written permission from Wilson WindowWare.
Such permission is usually granted. Please write for
details (enclose your catalog). Vendors may charge a
disk duplication and handling fee, which, when pro-rated
to the Command Post product, may not exceed eight dollars.
C) Non-profit user groups may distribute Command Post,
subject to the above conditions, without specific permission.
Non-profit user groups may charge a disk duplication fee,
which, when pro-rated to the Command Post product, may not
exceed five dollars.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Wilson WindowWare guarantees your satisfaction with this
product for a period of 60 days from the date of original
purchase. If you are unsatisfied with Command Post
within that time period, return the package in saleable
condition to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Wilson WindowWare warrants that all disks provided are
free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming
normal use, for a period of 90 days from the date of
purchase.
Wilson WindowWare warrants that the program will perform
in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied
with the software product. If a significant defect in
the product is found, the Purchaser may return the
product for a refund. In no event will such a refund
exceed the purchase price of the product.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, WILSON WINDOWWARE DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE
PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF
ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL
WILSON WINDOWWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF WILSON WINDOWWARE
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Use of this product for any period of time constitutes
your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its
contents.
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject
to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
252.227-7013. Contractor/manufacturer is Wilson WindowWare
2701 California Ave SW /suite 212/ Seattle, WA 98116
TRADEMARKS
IBM, PC/XT, PC/AT, and PS/2 are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Pagemaker is a trademark of Aldus Corporation.
PubTech and BatchWorks are registered trademarks of
Publishing Technologies, Inc.
JELL-O is a registered trademark of General Foods
Corporation.
Command Post is a trademark of Wilson WindowWare.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Licensing Command Post bring you wonderful benefits. Some of these are:
- Gets rid of that pesky reminder window that comes up when you start
Command Post (and Browser).
- Entitles you to one hour free phone support for 90 days (Your nickel).
- Insures that you have the latest version of Command Post.
- Gets you your own printed copy of the manual.
- Encourages the authors of this program to continue bringing you
new and better products instead of breaking down and getting
real jobs.
- And, of course, our 90-day money back guarantee.
COMMAND POST ORDER FORM 7.2A
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may use Visa, MasterCharge, or EuroCard. For credit cards,
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Where did you get your copy of Command Post?
____________________________________________________________
Send to: Wilson WindowWare
2701 California Ave SW #212
Seattle, WA 98116
USA
or call: (800) 762-8383 (orders only)
(206) 938-1740
(206) 935-7129 (fax)
(Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery)