Version 1.1 fixes a bug that can cause an unimplemented trap system error if the file sharing extension is not currently loaded. Also minor screen update stuff has been cleaned up.
PowerShare is a shareware program that allows anyone using System 7 File Sharing to control the amount of CPU time allocated to File Sharing.
Without PowerShare, System 7 File Sharing defaults to 50% of the CPU time allocated to File Sharing. PowerShare allows you to allocate anywhere from 10% to 100% of the CPU time for File Sharing. Once you use PowerShare to change this setting, it will stay at the new setting ... even if the computer is shut down and rebooted.
By allowing you to set a higher CPU allocation for File Sharing, PowerShare can greatly improve the performance of File Sharing. If you are using File Sharing, you need PowerShare to get the maximum performance. If you need a fast server for a small network, with PowerShare, System 7 File Sharing can compete with AppleShare's performance.
Using PowerShare
After File Sharing is active, you can use the slider control to change the allocated CPU time for file sharing (just like AppeShare). The little bar graph below the slider shows the CPU activity level.
PowerShare is provided to you on the Shareware honor system. If you like it and use it, please send $15 (U.S.) for my efforts to the following address. Your respect and compliance will allow small developers like me to bring programs like this to you. (Hey, how else can you speed up File Sharing for just $15? An Accelerator board... I Don't Think So...)
Please let me know what you think about PowerShare. You can contact me at the following addresses.
Bill Sanford
Sanford Communications
P.O. Box 1133
Bemidji, MN 56601
AppleLink : Sanford.Comm
AOL : SanComm
PowerShare can be freely distributed, provided that this unaltered text file is also included.
