Sloop Manager, version 1.0 by Sloop Software (c)Copyright 1991 Sloop Software a member of the ASP Sloop Manager is the complete graphical replacement for MS Windows 3.0 Program Manager. It has nearly all the features of Program Manager plus a host of new ones. Features include: - the ability to create folders (groups) within folders - move or copy items from folder to folder using drag/drop - run command with browse button which also stores last twelve commands - associate command that allows multiple programs to be associated with a single extension - customizable command lines for any item - save location and size of folder as well as item positions - use virtually any icon on the system to represent items - tie two or more folders to the same subfolder - display items as icons or just names - password protection - multi-select capability in adding, deleting, moving or copying folder items Installation: 1. Copy files SLOOPMAN.EXE, SLOOPMAN.HLP and SLOOPMAN.INI to your windows directory. 2. Run SMINSTLL and follow its directions. Make sure the directory you run SMINSTLL from also contains the other files included on the disk or in the zip file. If you have an existing folder system created with Folders, you can import it into Sloop Manager. Be sure and note what version the Folders system is, as you will be prompted for that information. You must have version 3.1 or later of Folders to import it into Sloop Manager. 3. That's it. You should now be able to run Sloop Manager. If a version of Sloop Manager has already been installed, simply copy the new SLOOPMAN.EXE and SLOOPMAN.HLP over the old versions. If this installation process should fail, follow the directions for manual install found in SLOOPMAN.WRI. Note that no password is required initially to run the program. If a password is requested, please contact Sloop Software. Note that if you converted an existing Folders system to Sloop Manager, you may delete your folders data directory and the files FOLDERS.EXE, FOLDERS.HLP and FOLDERS.INI, if you so desire. This will remove Folders from your system as it is not needed if you have Sloop Manager. Getting Started: 1. If you installed Sloop Manager as the shell, simply restart Windows and Sloop Manager should appear on startup. 2. If you didn't install it as the shell, run it as you would any other program. Uninstalling Sloop Manager: 1. Edit the SYSTEM.INI file, found in the Windows directory, using an editor like Notepad. 2. Find the line which reads: shell=sloopman.exe Change the line to read: shell=progman.exe 3. Save and close the SYSTEM.INI file. 4. Restart Windows. Program Manager should now start as the shell. Files on disk: SLOOPMAN.EXE - the executable for Sloop Manager SLOOPMAN.INI - Sloop Manager initialization file SLOOPMAN.HLP - Sloop Manager help file SLOOPMAN.WRI - documentation on Sloop Manager SLOOPMAN.ICL - icon library SLOOPMAN.FL1 - file for manual install SMINSTLL.EXE - Sloop Manager install program README.TXT - this file ORDERFRM.TXT - order form VENDOR.DOC - shareware vendor information REGISTRATION INFORMATION Note that this is a shareware program. As such, you may use it on a trial basis for thirty days. After this time, the program should be registered if it is continued to be used. The cost is $35 for the latest version and a printed manual. For $30 you receive the latest version, but no manual. Please add $2.00 for shipping and handling. The fee is payable to: Sloop Software 6457 Mesedge Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 260-0433 Be sure and specify your name, address, name of the program and where you obtained the program when registering. Also, specify 3.5" or 5.25" disk. Colorado residents, please add 6% sales tax. Sorry, but we're unable to accept credit cards. Direct any comments to the above address or email to CompuServe 72540,144 or Internet 72540.144@compuserve.com. Customer support is available to registered users and to unregistered users during their trial period. For information on site licenses, see the end of this file. For information on availability and pricing of a Japanese version contact: Personal Data Factory Shinjuku yubinkyoku dome 160 Tokyo Japan This program is produced by 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 CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman, 70007,3536. Changes from version 1.0 (1.0a,b,c,d,e) - corrected incompatibility with Share (a) - corrected problem with DOS apps not starting iconized on Windows startup (b) - corrected problem with keyboard commands not working in subfolders (b) - improved install program to catch more group item icons (b) - corrected bug when starting Windows with a command line parameter (c) - support added for 32000 colors display drivers (c) - corrected problem which occured on exiting Windows with DOS apps still running (d) - corrected install problem (e) Current program limitations - cannot read pre-Win 3.0 icons (eg. icon used by WINWORD) - cannot read 64x64 size icons - program does not work in Windows debug mode - other program install programs will not install groups or items in SM as they do in Program Manager - cannot drag items from File Manager to Sloop Manager SPECIAL OFFER: Register v1.0 and get a free upgrade to v1.1 of Sloop Manager. Version 1.1 should remove most of the limitations listed above. SITE LICENSE INFO Site licenses for this program are available at the following prices: Cost per machine #Machines with manual/without manual 1 $35/30 2-9 $32/27 10-49 $25/20 50-99 $20/15 100-499 $15/10 500-999 $12/7 1000+ $8/5 Up to ten master disks will be provided. If no manuals are ordered, five manuals will be provided as part of the package. Copies of the disks and manual may be made up to the number of machines licensed. Or, additional disks are available at $3 each and additional manuals at $5 each.