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VENDOR: Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander v1.5 for OS/2 Warp Released
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (doug hicken)
Tue Aug 20 02:18:00 1996
To: os2ann.DISCUSS@bloom-picayune.MIT.EDU
Date: 19 Aug 1996 18:32:44 GMT
From: doug@uwin.com (doug hicken)
Reply-To: doug@uwin.com (doug hicken)
Reply-to: doug@uwin.com (doug hicken)
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Mount Vernon, WA, August 19, 1996--Perez Computing has released
Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander v. 1.5, a $29 utility for OS/2 Warp that defends
against desktop and application freeze-ups.
Perez Computing Services is proud to announce Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander v. 1.5
Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander (CAD Commander) takes control of the boot services of
an OS/2 Warp system. It prevents accidental rebooting of OS/2 from within any
type of OS/2, DOS, or Windows session. In addition, it also allows "rebooting"
of the Workplace shell without stopping any running applications. It gives
complete command over all application's status (including their priorities),
and allows selective shutdown of errant applications which cannot normally be
shutdown via OS/2's Ctrl-ESC key sequence. It also provides a handy status
line and enhanced task list to let you control applications from your PM
Desktop. Finally, it includes a Game Boost option for DOS and Win full screen
games to enhance their performance under OS/2.
Pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del using Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander v. 1.5 does not reboot your
computer. Instead, it brings up a screen that shows you a list of your running
applications, presenting you with a set of options that includes shutting
down, switching to, or changing the priority of individual applications, or
restarting the desktop. Programs previously thought "unkillable" such as
network daemons can be stopped. Restarting the desktop can be done without
shutting down any running applications, and without affecting those
applications. You can even restart the desktop without losing Internet or
other network connections.
"OS/2 is generally a robust and stable operating systems. Ctrl-Alt-Del
Commander v. 1.5 allows you to regain control of OS/2 in the rare instances
when a poorly written application causes things to go terribly wrong," said
Bill Perez, President, Perez Computing Services.
Some of the many features of Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander Version 1.5 are:
o An enhanced Kill feature for users of Fixpack #17 or later allowing the user
to kill almost any program.
o An easy activation mode for novice users who just want to restart a frozen
desktop or kill an application without using the more advanced options.
o A PM interface in addition to the full-screen text mode interface that
provides an enhanced "Window List" that lets you kill hung applications,
modify priorities, and more.
o A fully configurable Status Line that gives useful information about your
system, including the state of Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander, the date and time, a
graphical CPU monitor that is "friendly" towards all other running programs,
swapper file information, and free space on your drives.
o A system statistics record that displays information about the system such
as when it was started, how many threads and processes are active, memory
usage information, and the total number of running applications.
o Detailed information can is available for each running application including
DLL's used, priorities (including individual thread information), and more!
o A "DOS Game Boost" option, which allows users to change the priority of DOS
and Windows games. Giving games the speed and system resources formerly
found on DOS only machines.
o Access System Setup and normal shutdown of OS/2 from the Status Line Menu.
o Support for German, French, and Spanish versions will be announced in the
near future.
o Includes complete online context sensitive help and documentation so you're
never left wondering what to do next.
All this and more in a utility that uses only about 1 megabyte of disk space,
less than 300K of RAM, and virtually no CPU time until it is activated by
pressing "Ctrl-Alt-Del".
[Perez Computing Services' Ctl-Alt-Del Commander includes technical support.
(Moderator's digest)]
And as always, more information about Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander v. 1.5 including
a patch for current registered owners, and a FULLY FUNCTIONAL DEMO for new
users can be found at the Perez Computing Services Web site at
http://www.ncia.com/~pcs
Ctrl-Alt-Del Commander v. 1.5 is available for only $29 from Indelible Blue,
J3 Computer Technologies or directly from Perez Computing Services at
1-800-IPF-7622.
Perez Computing Services 4725 Monte Vista Pl. Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Fax/Information: (360) 428-5025, Orders: 1-800-IPF-7622
E-Mail: pcs@ncia.com, BBS: (360) 424-729
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