PALRUN20.INF: Information on PALRUN Version 2.0 1. About This File This file provides a quick summary of the features of PALRUN, including a description of how to order it. If you are placing the shareware version of PALRUN on a com- puter bulletin board, you might like to upload this file separately so that callers can download it to get an idea of PALRUN before committing themselves to the lengthy download required for the program files and documentation. 2. Summary PALRUN is many things. It is an archive manager, a DOS shell, an enhanced DOS command line, a DOS "replacement," a menuing system, and more. What's new in version 2.0? Although we released a version 1.0 of PALRUN back in October, 1989, version 2.0 is such a radically new program that to indicate what has changed between versions would almost be tantamount to repeating the entire description of version 2.0. PALRUN is being distributed as shareware, which allows you to try before you buy. If you wind up using PALRUN, you are required to register and pay for it. 3. Some Significant Features of PALRUN Among other things, Palrun will let you: * Run executable files from within archives or from a subdirectory * Edit or view files from within archives or subdirectories using your favorite editor and file viewer * Delete files from an archive or subdirectory * Inspect the contents of archives and subdirectories * Save many megs of space on your hard disk by placing your programs into a "Palhouse," which is a designated archive from which Palrun can run them * Recall and edit previously executed commands either from a visible pick list, or by typing a few keystrokes and asking Palrun to fill in the rest from a prior command * Issue up to 30 different commands with a single stroke of the key, thereby creating a kind of on the fly batch file * Change drives and directories quickly and easily, letting Palrun help you guess at the entire directory name after you supply just a few keystrokes * Create a customized menu for executing common tasks * Initiate a complex series of commands with a few keystrokes using the Alias capability * Use a mouse to help you make selections (with special support for 3-button mice) 4. Obtaining PALRUN as Shareware The shareware version of PALRUN is being distributed through BBS's, user groups, and person to person. The file name for the distribution archive is: PALRUN20.ZIP The latest version of these files will always be available from the PAL Software NY bulletin board, at telephone number 914- 762-8055. This BBS operates 24 hours a day, at 300, 1200, 2400 and 9600 (USRobotics) baud. 5. Registering PALRUN Persons who try PALRUN, like it and intend to continue using it are required to register and pay for it. Paid, registered users receive a special password which disables the registration encouragement screens that PALRUN presents to unregegistered users. The registered version is identical to the current shareware version but for the registration encouragements. ii The cost of registration is $25. This entitles you to your password, among other things, as described in PALRUN.DOC. If you would like to receive printed documentation and/or a distribution disk from us, the pricing is described in the file ORDER.FRM. To register PALRUN, take the file named ORDER.FRM and either send it to your printer to fill it out in pen and ink, or else bring it in to your favorite word processor or editor and fill it out there before printing it. The ORDER.FRM file contains all pricing information. 6. Toll-Free Credit Card Ordering If you would like to order by credit card, please call the following number: 800-242-4775. This is the phone number of P(S)L, a disk vendor with whom we have arranged the ability to take credit card orders. кФФФФФФФФФП кФФФФФСФФФП Г (R) ФФГ Гo ГФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФ Г Г Г Г кФФФФФСаФФП Г Association of Г Г УФй Shareware РФФФД o Г Professionals Г Г ФФФФФФГ К ГФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФФ РФФФФаФФФФй MEMBER iii