FileStar/2 v3.00.02 Release

January 31, 2008 by Jim Read

++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++

From: Jim Read

Jim Read and Sierra HyperStar Software announce the release of FileStar/2
version 3.00.02. It contains 7 minor bug fixes and 5 improved code changes.
This version is for registered users only and will not run on evaluation
installs. The link to read the fix/change list and download the file is:

http://ftp.filestar.com/public/filestar/downloads_index.html

FileStar/2 is a mouse oriented GUI file manager initially introduced in
1995 by SofTouch Systems. It is not a swiss army knife type file manager
but is fast, efficient and easy to use with visible feedback for ongoing
operations. It features a very fast text and file search function,
interruptible operations, desktop backup, comprehensive
include/exclude/date/size filtering, single click file sorting, search for
directories by name or embedded strings, add/edit/view any type EA support,
print by file(s), pages or lines (and blocks in FlexEdit), optional
operation/msg/error logs, network connect/disconnect support, view summed
directory totals in details view, view single or selectable drives or
single directory trees, clipboard viewer, rename multiple files using 6
different methods, create file lists by full file specs/paths/names of
selected files. query data for selected drive/directory/file, and can do a
1:1 uncompressed drive copy/restore to a backup drive directory. It can be
customized in both appearance and function options in a plethora of ways.
The 3MB help file has extensive graphics and F1 support for all windows,
menus or dialog items. It includes FlexEdit, a fast versatile graphical
text/hex editor/viewer, as an integral component. FlexEdit is also
available as a separate product. For service and support, or to read more
about it and see screen shots, visit:

http://www.filestar.com