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

See the file beta.txt concerning a SPECIAL PRICE on the beta version.

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