Window Commander
Version 1.1
Copyright (c) 1991-1992 by David K. DiMauro


Window Commander is a Windows file manager and program launcher.


Features include:

  - Ability to move, copy, edit, view or print a file with 
    one click (delete will prompt for confirmation)
  - Multiple and group move, copy, delete
  - Display or hide files based on DOS attribute bits
  - Two directory display, with quick swap button
  - Extension association that allows you to select a data 
    file and automatically start the program
  - Customizable menu which can run Windows or DOS programs, 
    including BAT and PIF files as well as data files whose 
    extensions are defined
  - A run box which supports all of the above programs and 
    commands
  - Built in file viewer with search capability, or you can 
    specify your own (Windows or DOS)
  - Edit uses Windows Notepad, or you can specify your own 
    (Windows or DOS)
  - A clock and date display which can be toggled on and off
  - Set DOS date and time.
  - Directory display filter
  - Exit Windows with one click
  - Shortcut keys for all major functions


Installation:

  1. Copy files WC.EXE, WC.INI and VBRUN100.DLL to a directory 
     in your path.
  2. If you want to access the documentation from within WC,
     copy WC.WRI into a directory in your path.
  3. Add WC as a program item in Program Manager.


Distribution files:

  WC.EXE       - The program
  WC.INI       - Initialization file
  VBRUN100.DLL - Runtime DLL library
  README.TXT   - This file
  WC.WRI       - Documentation file
  WC_ORDER.TXT - Order form


This program has been tested on the following machines:

  - Generic 12Mhz 286 w/AMI bios
  - Generic 20Mhz 386SX w/AMI bios
  - Digital DECstation 316+ (16Mhz 386DX)
  - Digital DECstation 325c (25Mhz 386DX)
  - Generic 33Mhz 386DX w/AMI bios
  - IBM PS/2 Model 70

Although the program has not been tested for it's ability 
to run from a central network disk, it has been used to 
manage network drives on a Digital Pathworks LAN (MS Lan 
Manager based) with no problems. It should be noted, however, 
that this was not a formal test effort, but rather, just normal 
use of the program.

This program was developed using Microsoft(R) Visual Basic(c) 
version 1.0. It is a well behaved Windows application and 
should (theoretically) run on any machine that supports Windows 
v3.0 in at least standard mode.


Definition of Shareware

Shareware distribution 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. Individual
programs differ on details -- some request registration
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial
period. With registration, you get anything from the simple
right to continue using the software to an updated program
with printed manual.

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 the 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.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
You should find software that suits your needs and
pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The
Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because
you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low,
prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for
it.


Disclaimer - Agreement

Users of Window Commander must accept this disclaimer of
warranty: "Window Commander is supplied as is.  The author
disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including,
without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of
fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the
use of Window Commander."


Window Commander is a "shareware program" and is provided at
no charge to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it
with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or
as part of another system.  The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive
for programmers to continue to develop new products.  If you
find this program useful and find that you are using Window
Commander and continue to use Window Commander after a
reasonable trial period, you must make a registration
payment of $20.00 to David K. DiMauro.  The $20.00
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time.  You must treat this software just
like a book.  An example is that this software may be used
by any number of people and may be freely moved from one
computer location to another, so long as there is no
possibility of it being used at one location while it's
being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two
different persons at the same time.

Commercial users of Window Commander must register and pay
for their copies of Window Commander within 30 days of first
use or their license is withdrawn.  Site-License
arrangements may be made by contacting David K. DiMauro.

You are granted a limited right to copy Window Commander
ONLY FOR THE TRIAL USE OF OTHERS subject to the terms of
this agreement, and the conditions described below are met:
Window Commander MUST be copied in an unmodified form and
the distribution package MUST contain the following files:

     WC.EXE       - The Window Commander executable program
     WC.WRI       - The program documentation
     README.TXT   - Installation information
     WC.INI       - Window Commander initialization file
     WC_ORDER.TXT - Window Commander order form
     VBRUN100.DLL - Visual Basic run-time library

The only exception to the package requirement will be for
online services and bulletin boards where VBRUN100.DLL may
be available as a separate file and not included in the
Window Commander distribution package. However, VBRUN100.DLL
must be freely available with no specific fee charged for
it, as outlined below.

Public Domain Disk Vendors May NOT CHARGE a fee for Window
Commander itself. However you may include Window Commander
on a diskette for which you charge a nominal distribution
fee. The purchaser of said diskette must be informed in
advance that the fee paid to acquire the diskette does NOT
relieve said purchaser from paying the registration fee for
Window Commander if said purchaser uses Window Commander.

Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) may
post Window Commander for downloading by their users without
written permission ONLY AS LONG AS THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE
MET.  A fee may be charged for access to the BBS AS LONG AS
NO SPECIFIC FEE IS CHARGED FOR DOWNLOADING Window Commander
files without first obtaining express written permission
from the author to charge such a fee.

You are encouraged to pass a copy of Window Commander along
to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to
register their copy if they find that they can use it.


Registration

Window Commander is a shareware program. It is not free
software! If you intend to keep it, you must register it.
Remember, someday you might decide to get into this gig, so
do unto others, etc. Upon registering, you will receive a
license number that will disable the startup nagware
screens. The registration fee is $20.00. Registration 
entitles you to support for the program as well as at least 
one free upgrade. Payment should be made in U.S. dollars to:

       David K. DiMauro
       273 Queen Street, Unit 15F
       Southington, CT 06489
       203-628-9482

Please include your name, address, name of program and where
you obtained the program from. Connecticut residents, please
add the applicable sales tax.  Sorry, no credit cards.
Address any comments to the above address or to CompuServe,
ID 76120,1773.


Version History

V1.1

- Added Swap button to swap source and destination directories.

- Added ability to remember changed location of main window.

- Process Multiple Files window now reflects Source/Dest file filter.

- File View Search function can start from beginning of file or
  cursor location.
  
- File View Search Whole Word function fixed to find words at 
  start/end of line/file.
  
- Clock display toggle on main window is now date/clock.

- Set DOS date and time.

- Exit internal viewer with File Exit now works properly. 

- Fixed some minor cosmetic bugs.

V1.0

- Initial release