9/11/96

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NetFolder 1.60 with Constructor 1.0
               by
       KrazyDog Software
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NetFolder 1.60 is a group of nested folders populated with Uniform Resource Locator (URL) objects that link to lots of information about Operating System/2 (OS/2) on the World Wide Web (WWW) and other parts of the Internet. It takes advantage of OS/2's drag and drop capabilities to create a list of internet links far superior to WebExplorer's QuickList and Netscape's Boomarks. And unlike the other WebEx bookmark programs that are available, this one is FREE!

NetFolder is nothing more than a set of folders of internet links and does not contain any program code or executables. It now features a NEW GRAPHICAL INSTALL / UNINSTALL PROGRAM with multimedia sounds written with VisPro REXX and harnessing the power of REXX to manipulate the Workplace Shell. NetFolder is free to anyone who wishes to use it. However, only Object Desktop users empowered with Browse Mode will be able to fully appreciate it's ease of use. Version 1.50 and up of NetFolder now contains code to make it easier to navigate the folders without Object Desktop, but it is still not as easy as with OD's Browse Mode. NetFolder will only work with OS/2 Warp 3.0 and higher. NetFolder will be updated at least once a month.

VISIT the NetFolder FAQ page for more information (you can launch the NetFolder URL in your newly installed NetFolder!)

http://www.webbuild.com/~neice/netfold.htm




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TO INSTALL:

NetFolder now has a graphical install routine with mulitmedia sounds called Constructor 1.0. Constructor will create NetFolder on your desktop and then populate NetFolder with URL's and other folders that link to OS/2 sites on the Internet. It even includes an uninstall routine.

1. Unzip all files to a temporary folder. (This applies to Object Desktop users as well. You CAN'T run the install program from within an Object Archive).

2. Double click on cnstruct.exe

THAT'S ALL! 


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CUSTOMIZED VERSIONS OF NETFOLDER AVAILABLE for companies to distribute for free.

You will notice that there are few objects in the opening folder. If you wish to have your company's internet site as the ONLY URL in the opening folder, then you can purchase a customized NetFolder to distribute freely. NetFolder will, of course, remain the same other than what is in the opening folder.

For example, when you currently open NetFolder, it opens to 3 folders and 2 URL objects. A PC hardware company could pre-load the freeware NetFolder on the machine, and when the buyer opens NetFolder it opens to 3 folders and one URL object, which points to the hardware company's site. Or a software company could distribute the freeware with their software or from their internet site with the opening URL pointing to their site.

The cost is ONLY $10 (ten) dollars, for unlimited use and charged only once! You will receive two updates for free to update the version you distribute.

Contact the author if you are interested.



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Questions about NetFolder can be sent to:


Michael Neice, neice@nando.net
KrazyDog Software

http://www.webbuild.com/~neice/kdog.htm


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LIMITATIONS / BUGS:

1. Some peope may get an "mciInit" error and the program will not run. Please e-mail me if this happens and let me know if you're using any special sound programs, etc.
2. Multimedia sounds tend not to work unless you open Constructor 1.0, close it, then reopen it.

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NOTES:

Object Desktop is a product & trademark of Stardock.




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REVISIONS:

## Version 1.60 (9/10/96)
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1. Updated some URLs.
2. Started work on a section that allows for customization of NetFolder.
3. Install routine now informs you what it is doing while it is doing it.

## Version 1.50 (7/12/96)
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1. Added code so that folders open up on top of each other in the exact same position, making it easier to navigate the folders for users who don't have Object Desktop. Note that this requires a fresh install of NetFolder.
2. Added code that creates a folder of URLs from the WebExplorer QuickList.
3. Changed the background bitmap for NetFolder running under Merlin.
4. Added a "New URL" template so it's easier to create new URLs from scratch.
5. Added new URLs and categories. Updated others.
6. You can now choose from a list of drives to install to, as well as specify a directory.

## Version 1.41 (6/30/96)
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1. Updated program so URLs will work under Merlin (Warp 4.0 beta).
The Merlin development team changed the URL class :(
2. Updated program to detect Merlin or previous version of OS/2 and 
install the correct bitmaps and URLs. Also, uses Merlin's new
WarpSans font if available.
3. Updated some URLs and added a couple of others.



## Version 1.40 (6/12/96)
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1. Fixed a bug where the background bitmap would not appear.
2. Beefed up the uninstall routine so that it gives user a choice to delete all objects that were installed regardless of where they now reside.
3. Enhanced the install routine to give user a choice of where NetFolder is installed (could still use improvement for computer novices).
4. Discovered a problem\bug with the MCI REXX interface and playing sound files on some systems. Don't know how to fix it at the moment, due to lack of documentation (or my lack of ability to find the documentation).
5. Lots of little visual and functional enhancements.
6. Updated and added URLs.
7. Added code that would make it easier to update URLs in future versions and to uninstall NetFolder objects.


## Version 1.35 (6/3/96)
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The first version to include a graphical install routine.

Changed and settled on the final icon for NetFolder, a 3D folder with the earth.

Changed background bitmap from grenglob.bmp to sunflow.bmp.


## Versions 1.3, 1.2
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Included more URL objects.


## Version 1.15
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I wasn't keeping records at the time, but I believe this was the first version to include an Object Package for Object Desktop 1.5.

I believe I changed the icon for NetFolder to a "book" icon.

Changed background bitmap from pine.bmp to grenglob.bmp.


## Versions 1.1, 1.0
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The first two versions available as downloadable zip files containing a folder with URL objects.