FileStar/2 File Management for OS/2 Copyright (c) 1994 By J.A. Read WHAT IS FILESTAR/2? FileStar/2 is an OS/2 Presentation Manager file management program. It blends power and simplicity for the maintenance and manipulation of files in an OS/2 environment. It has limited connectivity to the Work Place Shell through a drag and drop interface. It can be used to start other DOS, Windows and OS/2 programs and to edit and browse files through the use of user selected external programs. It has an fully integrated interface to Info-ZIP's excellent, PKZIP v2 compatible archiving programs. Info-ZIP's software is free and the executables, ZIP.EXE and UNZIP.EXE, (and source code) can be obtained from various bulletin board services and anonymous-ftp sites, including CompuServe's IBMPRO forum and ftp.uu.net:/pub/archiving/zip/*. The FileStar/2 interface requires the version 5.1 of UNZIP.EXE. The latest version of ZIP.EXE, v2.0.1, is also highly recommended. FileStar/2 is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. It is not "crippled" in any way but does have an opening delay and periodic reminders to register as an incentive to register the program. These "registration incentives" are removed by registering the program. WHAT IS SHAREWARE? Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. The essence of Shareware software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices. It must, however, provide the incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. Shareware gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and most programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT Users of FileStar/2 must accept this disclaimer of warranty: **************************************************** * FILESTAR/2 IS SUPPLIED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY * * OF ANY KIND. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR * * SIERRA HYPERSTAR SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY * * LOSS OF PROFIT OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, DIRECT OR * * CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF * * FILESTAR/2. THE AUTHOR AND SIERRA HYPERSTAR * * SOFTWARE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR * * IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE * * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS * * FOR ANY PURPOSE. * **************************************************** REGISTERING FILESTAR/2 If you find this program useful and continue to use FileStar/2 after a 45 day trial period, you must make a registration payment of $35 to the author. The $35 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. Your registration will entitle you to use the current version and all future releases through the next major update. At some point thereafter, a small update fee may be necessary. Commercial users of FileStar/2 must register and pay for their copies within 30 days of first use. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting the author. DISTRIBUTING FILESTAR/2 Anyone distributing FileStar/2 for any kind of renumeration must first contact the author for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering FileStar/2 immediately. You are encouraged to pass a copy of FileStar/2 along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. CONTACTING THE AUTHOR The Author may be contacted by: Mail: J.A. Read 1427 Dominion Dr. Dallas, TX, 75208 CompuServe: ID 74312,3103 GO OS2BVEN NetMail: 1:124/6300 Phone: 214-946-8245