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Announcing HandOff™ II
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Contact: Fred Hollander
Software Innovations, Inc.
P.O. Box 811
Allen, Texas 75002
(214) 727-2329
AppleLink: F.HOLLANDER
Software Innovations Announces HandOff™ II, The File Launcher
San Francisco, CA--April 10, 1990-- Software Innovations has announced HandOff
II, an advanced product with all the features of HandOff, plus added power and
flexibility. HandOff II will also launch applications and open documents with
the convenience of a pop-up menu that is always accessible.
In addition to the features of HandOff, HandOff II will allow users to assign
files to applications in three ways: by creator (e.g., MacWrite), by type
(e.g., TEXT) and by filename extension (e.g., WK1). For example, the user
could assign all MacWrite files to MacWrite II, except for TEXT files which
could open into TeachText. These assignments can now all be made from a very
easy to use Control Panel interface.
HandOff II provides a user-configurable pop-up menu to launch applications and
open documents. The launcher in HandOff II is more sophisticated than other
launchers in that it will automatically locate an application, even if it’s
been renamed or moved. Other file launchers require reconfiguring after
installing application upgrades that append the version number to the file
name.
HandOff II will also automatically set the color depth and sound level to suit
the application being launched. Many color paint programs and games may
require the Macintosh to be set for 256 colors before operating. Apple’s
HyperCard requires 2-color mode for its special effects.
HandOff II will retail for $79.95 and is scheduled for release at the end of
May. Users who purchase HandOff since February 1, 1990 can upgrade to HandOff
II for $15 if ordered before its release. Other users can upgrade for $20.
After HandOff II is released, the upgrade fee will be $30 for all users.
HandOff 1.1 users who elect to upgrade to HandOff II will receive HandOff 1.2
as well. Upgrade letters have been sent to all registered users. For more
information, contact Software Innovations at 214/727-2329.
Look in the Third Party Promotions folder for a special offer!
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This information is provided to the Apple Developer Group by the product’s
developer. Apple cannot warrant any third party’s product. Please consult the
Apple Products & Ref Library, MENU/Software Library, or Redgate Buyer’s Guide
Library on AppleLink, or contact the third-party company directly for more
information.
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