[1659] in comp.os.os2.announce archive
SOFTWARE: IcaruSoft releases new screen saver
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Ernest Christley)
Sun Aug 11 11:57:32 1996
To: os2ann.DISCUSS@bloom-picayune.MIT.EDU
Date: 11 Aug 1996 15:42:38 GMT
From: Ernestc@cris.com (Ernest Christley)
Reply-To: Ernestc@cris.com
Reply-to: Ernestc@cris.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ Followups directed to comp.os.os2.utilities ]
Actually it has been available for some time now, but for one reason or
another I'm just now getting around to letting everyone know about it.
Everyone who has wished for an OS/2 screen saver should have a look at
ftp://hobbes.nmsu.edu/os2/wpsutil/wpsav20b.zip
This screen saver was specifically written with the OS/2 user in mind. Several
features were added that are (as far as I know) unique to WPSaver (the Work
Place Saver).
-user controls CPU usage by setting how often the screen updates
-drag'n'drop enabled. Drag a module on the clock window view
-every effort has been made to keep resource consumption low
-doesn't "infect" system files or directories
This program is shareware, with a price of US$16 for the full version.
Currently, the only payment option is by snail mail (heh, give me a chance, I
haven't quit my day job... yet 8*), but there are plans to make it available
through Peter Norloff's BBS, BMT Micro, Compuserve, etc if there is any
interest. I'm especially interested in hearing what people think of the
American Flag.
Please note two things. First, version 2 is a complete rewrite over version 1.
If you try to use the INI files from v1 with v2 all kinds of crazy things will
happen. Second, the documentation was a little forward thinking. The SOS/2 BBS
went offline due to lack of interest and hardware, and I have yet to put the
program on Peter Norloff's BBS or Compuserve. However, if this program
generates revenue, both of these situations will be rectified in short order
8*)
=====================================================================
-- To submit to c.o.os2.announce: POST (or email os2_ann_req@bix.com)
-- For comments to the moderator: email lfirrantello@bix.com.
- for posting guidelines see: http://www.bix.com/pub/os2ann/pindex.htm
