README.TXT
Copyright (C) 2003-2007 by Marcel St-Amant
D&Do Version 1.1
A Java application that simplifies the use of command-line applications and scripts on a graphical desktop environment 

You have just unzipped D&Do freeware (which is also a free shareware) version.


REQUIREMENTS
Java JVM (or J2SDK) 1.4x or newer 
Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP
Linux with Gnome 2 (not tested with KDE)

INSTALLATION
It is expected that you already have the Java JVM installed.
Just unzip the ddo1.zip file into a directory of your choice; a DDo sub-directory will be created and all files will be copied under it. Do not change this DDo sub-directory name.
To start D&Do, just double click the dragdo.jar file. See the documentation for other starting methods.

If you want to configure the MS Windows desktop so that D&Do is easier to use, execute the included setup.exe file.
This will install the start and desktop icons and this will associate the metascript files with D&Do, with some issues; see ISSUES 1. While using setup.exe, make sure that the SAME installation sub-directory "DDo" is selected again (you might get a warning the DDo directory exists, just ignore this warning)). You may then remove the setup.exe file.

REMOVING D&Do
If setup has been used, do the uninstallation first (use Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs).
Then you can delete the D&Do sub-directory.



ISSUES

1- File type association support.
  The D&Do installation does not provide a full support for associating a metascript to D&Do.
  This support is provided through a BAT file only. 
  As a consequence, when you start D&Do from a metascript file, you will see a DOS box display; 
    then later, the D&Do form will be displayed.
  Also, when you exit from D&Do, the related DOS box is still displayed.
  You can reduce the DOS box clutter by creating a "PIF" file. This is very easy:
   -Right-click the dragdo.bat file; a context menu will be displayed.
   -Select the "Properties" item from that menu; the "dragdo.bat Properties" dialog will be displayed.
   -Select the "Program" panel
   -Check the "Close on exit" checkbox
   -Select "Minimized" from "Run:"
   -Click the Apply button
   -Click the OK button
   That's all.
  The next time you start D&Do from a metascript file, the DOS box will be minimized; 
    it will be disposed of, when D&Do is closed.


HISTORY
 031030 Version 1.0: first public release 
 040301 Version 1.1: many improvements

TERMINOLOGY CHANGES
 v1.1 What was called "Active variant" is now called "Current variant"



COPYRIGHT NOTICE
D&Do version 1.1 is FREE shareware.
The DDo1.zip package contains D&Do software with four (4) "anonymous" registration keys, free of charge. Under the generous conditions of their validity, you are allowed to use it for commercial and non-commercial purposes. These conditions are as follows:
- D&Do is running under Windows in English or French.
- D&Do is running under Linux in English for a user who is logged as "root" or as "adm". Note: The registration key file "rootLicense_en.tst" or "admLicense_en.txt" should be renamed as "License_en.txt".
No support is provided.


See the included LicenseAgreement.txt file; it contains the official license agreement.
Here is a summary:
Ownership of D&Do software is retained by the author, Marcel St-Amant, all rights reserved. 
Without a valid registration key, limitations are imposed on D&Do.
Permission is granted to anyone for using this software under the language and user name limitations imposed by the registration keys.
This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. 
In no event will the author be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software. 

DISTRIBUTION NOTICE
You may not distribute this software to anyone unless you have an explicit permission from the author.
After acquiring permission:
You must provide an EXACT copy of the original package; no modifications are allowed. 
If you provide the software on your Internet site, the author of this software must be clearly identified and a link to his Web site be provided.



Author: Marcel St-Amant
Email: bigfeet@videotron.ca
Big-Feet Software: http://pages.infinit.net/bigfeet
Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.



