EasyDesktop's version 6.1 "extra" upgrade makes it the leader of the Windows 95 Desktop Enhancers.RANCHO ran·cho n. pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S. 1. A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers. 2. A ranch. SANTA FE Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1996--MicroSeconds International, developer of Windows utilities, released the final stage of the first upgrade, version 6.1a, of their utilities program and program launcher "EasyDesktop for Windows 95." From the more than 55 Windows Desktop Enhancers A utility that adds some non-standard capability to the user's graphical interface. It may provide features such as the ability to customize icons or the cursor or to change a window's appearance or to view files and folders in a different way. See virtual screen. and program launchers in 1992, there are now only a handful left. To place EasyDesktop firmly at the top of the list, they added further Explorer Extensions which have made File Management more efficient, at the same time easier than any of the competing programs, yet avoiding any slow-down of Windows 95 as some other programs seem to do. The new 6.1a version of EasyDesktop, which is already shipping, out-options competitors like Norton Navigator An earlier Windows 95 file management and desktop utility from Symantec. It was the successor to Norton Desktop for Windows 3.x and provided multiple desktops and enhanced file manipulation, but omitted the backup and antivirus functions. , Dashboard and TabWorks by far, is faster and simpler to use and, with a street price of $45, also happens to be the lowest in price of the serious contenders. During the introduction period, MicroSeconds will bundle its new EasyView utility, which greatly extends the graphic viewer capabilities of the Windows Quick View with the new version 6.1a. It will also offer greatly improved macro capabilities, to insert variable delays and to "wait" for specific windows to be opened, to make effective "strings" of commands, for instance to launch an application and one or more files under it and to allow Group launches. As already mentioned in the April news release, users will now be able to create their own direct Internet menu choices. Access to, and moving around in the Internet's Web pages will be as easy as one mouse click. With EasyDesktop's total of 760 menu choice buttons, the user will be able to maintain an orderly inventory for those pages he or she wants to visit regularly. The new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. menu feature is compatible with virtually all existing Net-browsers and can be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: by the user for new ones. MicroSeconds' new Web pages (http://www.microseconds.com) have been revamped; they now offer general program information and technical support as well as "freebies" for downloading. The popular EasyDesktop print screen utility will not only file or print your screen, as in the previous version, but will now offer you a choice of all your printers apart from the various graphic file formats to which a "Gray-Scale" choice has been added. Oddly enough, EasyDesktop remains the only program with a built-in "Suggestion Box" which is being enthusiastically used by aficionados and from these user's suggestions, most of the improvements have sprouted sprout v. sprout·ed, sprout·ing, sprouts v.intr. 1. To begin to grow; give off shoots or buds. 2. To emerge and develop rapidly. v.tr. . MicroSeconds International will demonstrate the advantages of EasyDesktop at the California Computer Expo A computer expo is a trade fair or exposition for computers and electronics. Expos usually include company or organization booths where products and technologies are demonstrated; talks and lectures; and general mixing of people with common interests. at the Convention Center in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. (Booth numbers 531 and 865) Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, and also hold a seminar to introduce their superior Windows Enhancer to the public. CONTACT: MicroSeconds International, Rancho Santa Fe J. Larry Nederlof, 800/889-3279 619/756-0855 (fax) larryn@microseconds.com (e-mail) |
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