LOCKER v1.10 Demo Thank you for Trying LOCKER v1.10 for DOS & WINDOWS. Please notify us if you encounter any problems with LOCKER. We are interested in what you think about LOCKER - what additional feature you would like to see, what you don't like about it, and what you do like about it. Depending on what feedback I receive, additional features may be added ! Description: LOCKER controls the number of concurrent users that may access an DOS executable file. When someone tries to access the file when maximum number is being used, they are put in a queue and can either wait until the application is free or escape out. Instructions for installing LOCKER v1.10 DEMO Description of files: LOCKER.DOS Data file used by LOCKCON.EXE LOCKER.WIN Data file used by LOCKCON.EXE LOCKCON.EXE Locker Management Console LOCKER.TXT This text file Installation: These instructions assume a working knowledge of DOS. If you are uncertain on how to copy files refere to your DOS Reference Guide. Copy the LOCKER files to your network. If you prefer you can run them from a floppy. Copy LOCKER.DOS, LOCKER.WIN, LOCKCON.EXE, LOCKER.TXT to your Fileserver's \SYSTEM directory (or any restricted directory) example: copy a:lock*.* f:\system\*.* (This will copy all the locker files from drive a: to the f:\system directory) When you run LOCKCON you will see the console screen: (ex.) 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴커 � LOCKER v1.10 Console � � � � � � PROGRAM: TYPE: LIMIT: USE: PROGRAM: TYPE: LIMIT: USE: � � TEST.EXE DOS 010 000 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � INS=Install DEL=UnInstall ENTER=Change Count ESC=Exit � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 Program name is the name of the exec which is being monitored. Type is the type of exec (for furture additions) Limit is the number of allowed concurrant users. Use is the number of users currently using the exec. From LOCKCON you can install / remove or change the user limit on an executable. INSTALL: To install locker on an executable (Note: your must have full rights to the program directory). Since it does modify the executable you may want to make a backup of the program before you run locker: This will bring up the Locker console. Press the key - this will bring up an install box. Enter the program name (ex. WP.EXE), select program type (DOS/WIN) by pressing the space bar, the user limit (ex. 1), and the directory of where the file can be found (ex. \PROGRAMS\WP or F:\PROGRAMS\WP) Then press F10 to lock the executable or ESC to abort. NOTE: If you use a drive letter that can refer (at different times) to different disks make certain that each time you run LOCKCON it points to the same disk). If you don't use a drive letter - make certain you are on the same disk drive when you run it. UnINSTALL: To remove locker from an executable: Use the arrow keys to hilite the program you wish to remove locker from. Press the key to remove locker. You will be prompted if you wish to continue (Y/N). CHANGE: Use the arrow keys to hilite the program you wish to change the limit on. Press the (or ) key, this will bring up the change window. Change the limit and press to save your changes or to abort. Depending on wheither the program you install metering on is a DOS or WINDOWS exec, LOCKER will behave differently. DOS: After LOCKER has been installed on a program, when the program is run you will get the following message: LOCKER v1.10 Demo Version Copyright (c) Jason P. Murray 1991. All Rights Reserved. and the program will execute. If the maximum number of concurrent users are already using the program, the following message will also be displayed: The maximum number of concurrant users for this program has been reached. Waiting for the program to be available (Press to abort) You can then wait until one of the users stops using the program, or press the ESC key to exit. WINDOWS: Upon selecting windows, the application will start right up. If the maximum number of concurrent users are already using the program, a window will open and the following message will be displayed. The maximum number of concurrant users for this program has been reached Waiting for the program to be available (Close window to stop waiting) You can minimize this window and when the application is free the application will start right up. To abort the application just close the window. NOTES: You should only install / remove / change locker on a program which is not being used. (i.e. Do not change the limits on a word processing program while people are using it !) When LOCKER is installed it creates several hidden files in the program directory. These files should not be deleted. After running LOCKER on an COM file, the file will be renamed as .EXE If the program you are install LOCKER on has both a .COM & an .EXE. You will not be able to install LOCKER on the COM until you rename one of them. Metered windows programs currently do not work when running in SMALL/LARGE EMS FRAME MODE, if this is a problem, please let me know. You are allowed to use this DEMO version of LOCKER for 30 days. After 30 days you should either purchase LOCKER or stop using the DEMO. You are allowed to give this demo to anyone ONLY IF it is given with this documentation and is FREE. The following licenses for LOCKER v1.05 are available: $ 65 / server +$5 Shipping/ Handling In Massachusetts please add 5% Sales Tax. If you want more information on LOCKER or if you decide to purchase LOCKER (send a check or money order), Hampshire Software can be contacted at: HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE Box 2332 Amherst MA, 01004-2332 (800)-NET-SOFT Compuserve Address: 72607, 3042 Dealer / Reseller inquires welcomed. And NOW for the usual disclaimers: NO OTHER WARRANTIES. HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of mechantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from state to state. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever caused by the use of or inability to use this HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE product. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential of incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. If you would like more information on LOCKER, Hampshire Software can be contacted at: HAMPSHIRE SOFTWARE Box 2332 Amherst MA, 01004-2332 (800)-NET-SOFT Compuserve Address: 72607, 3042 Dealer / Reseller inquires welcomed.