Talisman 1.3 Beta 2
Desktop manager and shell replacement for Windows 95/98/NT
(C) Lighttek Software 1996-1999
http://www.lighttek.com
e-mail: support@lighttek.com

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Short description
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The basic sphere of application of "Talisman" is the creation 
of custom-made interfaces for computers. Now, with the help of "Talisman," 
it is possible to create a rather interesting "virtual" world on the computer. 
This world can contain sets of screens, forms, "rooms" and objects. All these 
objects can respond to movements or clicks of the mouse. In a local area 
network it is possible to create even something such as small Web or Intranet, 
by placing "Talisman" databases on different machines and establishing 
links between them. 


Features:
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 Creating multilevel user defined desktops 
 Use of any number of pictures of any type or dimension, instead of standard icons. 
 Place, free-moving and imposing of objects in the Talisman workspace. 
 All objects can run external programs or internal shell commands by one click of the mouse. 
 The number of forms (screens) in one theme can range from 1 to 999. Any screen object can be set to switch from one form to another. 
 You can create a set of independent themes, and store them on any disk in the local computer or on a local area network.
 You can easily switch between different themes through your own objects or through the Talisman menu. 
 The Built-in Object Editor allows the creation, modification and removal of any element in a theme. 
 Large number of basic elements (forms, pictures, buttons of different types,text blocks) 
 Storage of all workspace configuration data is done in a database which is "Paradox" formatted to allow editing by standard means. 
 Syspad with trayicons, tasklist and clock. 
 Sound support for all events. 
- Startmenu, Taskmenu, Foldermenu for any object on the screen.



News in version 1.3 Beta 2 
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1. Added "Start" submenu in popup menu.
2. Added "Task" submenu in popup menu.
3. Added "Themes" submenu in popup menu.
4. New internal commands have been added to the program: 
	startmenu - show startmenu;
	taskmenu - show taskmenu with 32x32 icons;
	foldermenu <path> - open any folder as popup menu;
   Menu commands has the next additional parameters in commandline: menubottom, menutop, menuleft, menuright.
   For example, the command: 
                             foldermenu d: menutop

   will show the foldermenu of drive d: from top side of button.

5. Added "WorkArea" settings for main form. You can set up your screen workarea manually for each theme.
6. Added "Start" button in taskbar (only for shell mode of Talisman).
7. Changed the filenames for taskbar's skin. Now it is: t_move1, t_move2, t_start1, t_start2, t_task1, t_task2, t_tray1, t_tray2, t_clock1, t_clock2. First state is normal. Second state is pressed.

8. New command "Picture pasted from clipboard" in Talisman's menu.
9. Rearranged popup menu.

Corrections:
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1. "Enter" and "Delete" keys are available in Object Editor's tree.
2. Trayarea in shell mode of Talisman was increased to 32 icons.
3. Corrected Autostart procedure in shell mode of Talisman.
4. Corrected "Access violation" error in Button Wizard.
5. Corrected error in "text block" object.
6. Other changes and corrections.


Protection:
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Talisman is distributed as Shareware. This is not Freeware or 
Public Domain. You may use the shareware version for 30 days.
If after 30 days you would like to continue using it, then You 
should purchase a license. After you pay, you receive Registration
Name and Registration key from the author to tell Talisman that
you have paid the shareware fee.



Installing the program:
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- Run the setup for Talisman and install it in the directory of your choice. 
The installation also creates a "Borland" subdirectory in the "Program Files" Directory 
(c:\program files\borland). The "Borland" directory is essential to the program. 
Do not remove or rename it.
- If you want Talisman to execute at startup, place a Talisman short up in your 
Startup Directory (c:\windows\start menu\programs\startup).


Uninstalling the program:
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If you should want to uninstall Talisman, use the Control Panel's "Add/Remove Programs."


Starting:
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Start Talisman.exe from Windows environment (by double click in 
Explorer for example).


PAYING
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1. Internet Online Registration

The simplest way to register, is by registering online with a major credit card
through a secure server. Point your browser to the following URL and follow 
instructions onscreen: 

https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=1333-4

2. Telephone and Fax Orders 

These types of orders should include ALL information contained on the Order Form. 

Telephone 
Toll Free: 877-353-7297
Regular: 425-392-2294 

Fax 
Toll Free: 888-353-7276
Regular: 425-392-0223 


3. Paying by Check via Postal Mail 

You should make checks payable to Universal Commerce, Inc., 
including the product's ID (1333-4) on the "memo" of the check. 
All order information except credit card information should be included 
in the Order Form mail to: 

Universal Commerce, Inc.
ATTN Orders
PO Box 1816 Issaquah, WA 98027
USA


The fee for registered version of Talisman is: $25.00
You should include an additional $2.50 per order for Mail and Fax Orders or $3 for Telephone orders.  



Paying in Germany and Europe
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Lizenz Preis: 45DM (23Euro)

Uberweisung: 
Andreas Bruckmann
Konto: 2706661
BLZ: 37070060
Bank: Deutsche Bank Koln
Deutschland

Scheck an:
Andreas Bruckmann
Perleberger Weg 33
40593 Duesseldorf

Information: +49-171-6004033
E-Mail: proauto@gmx.de


 
Distribution terms:
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Talisman may be distributed freely in its original unmodified and
unregistered form. The distribution have to include all files of its
original distribution. 

Distributors may not charge any money for it, while
they may charge money for the medium (online-time, CD-ROM, etc.).

If you like to bundle Talisman with other programs, goods, services, 
etc. you are selling in a registered form please feel free to contact 
us at: <ara@etel.ru> to figure out the conditions.


Disclaimer of warranty:
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This software is sold "as is" and without warranties whether expressed or
implied. Because of the various software and hardware environments into
which this program may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose is offered.