Talisman Desktop 2.0
Desktop manager and shell replacement for Windows 95/98/NT/2000
(C) Lighttek Software 1997-2001
http://www.lighttek.com
e-mail: support@lighttek.com

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Contents
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   Description
   Features
   New in version 2.0 Beta 4 Build 2007
   New in version 2.0 Beta 4 Build 2006
   New in version 2.0 Beta 4 Build 2005
   New in version 2.0 Beta 4
   New in version 2.0 Beta 3
   New in version 2.0 Beta 2
   New in version 2.0 Beta 1
   Known problems
   Installing the program
   Installing as default shell
   Uninstalling the program
   Starting
   Protection
   Paying
   Distribution terms
   Disclaimer of warranty





Description
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 Using "Talisman", you can build any interface for your computer.
"Talisman" hides the standard desktop of Windows. 
You create and add almost any type of object to the Talisman desktop, and attach 
any type of internal Talisman commands or run any application. Objects 
(which can be either visible or invisible) can be programmed to react to 
mouse clicks or mouse movements. You can also add background pictures 
to the desktop and add sounds to different events. All settings and pictures 
are stored in a theme file. You can even make more than one theme and use 
objects with links to go from one theme to another. 
You can use Talisman as your default shell instead the Windows Explorer.
Talisman has its own startup ,system tray, taskbar and startmenu procedures.




Features:
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· Creating multilevel user defined desktops 
· Use of any number of pictures of any type or dimension, instead of standard icons. 
· Place, free-moving and imposing of objects in the Talisman workspace. 
· All objects can run external programs or internal shell commands by one click of the mouse. 
· The number of forms (screens) in one theme can range from 1 to 1000. Any screen object can be set to switch from one form to another. 
· You can create a set of independent themes, and store them on any disk in the local computer or on a local area network.
· You can easily switch between different themes through your own objects or through the Talisman menu. 
· The Built-in Object Editor allows the creation, modification and removal of any element in a theme. 
· Large number of basic elements (forms, pictures, buttons of different types,text blocks, HTML) 
· Customizable system tray, taskbar and clock. 
· Sound support for all events. 
· Applications menu, Task menu, Theme menu, Foldermenu, Run, Find, Desktop, ControlPanel, Network, Dialup, Documents and other internal commands.
· Script language.


New in version 2.0 Beta4 Build 2007
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1. Added "startplugin" and "closeplugin" commands. 
2. Corrected "sendmessage" command. Strings with spaces are supported.  Added NIL parameter.
3. Bug fixes.

New in version 2.0 Beta4 Build 2006
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1. Added sendmessage command to send Windows Messages from Talisman.
2. Corrected "foldermenutohtml" command and inputbox functions for HTML objects. 
3. Added Korean language.
4. Added closeform <formname> and closeform2 <formname> commands.
5. Added submenu <folder> command.
6. Added "Close Theme" command string for themes.
7. Bug fixes.


New in version 2.0 Beta4 Build 2005
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1.Added "indents" for Forms, Shapes and  HTML objects.
2. Corrected "New" and  "Copy/Paste"  procedures.
3. New default theme.
4. Added Greek language.


New in version 2.0 Beta4
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1. Fixed startup bug of Beta2 and Beta3 versions.
2. Corrected help file
3. New templates.
4. New languages.
5. Bug fixes.


New in version 2.0 Beta3
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1. New help file (test version).
2. Bug fixes.

New in version 2.0 Beta 2
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1. Added HTML objects.
2. Commands for HTML objects: htmlback, htmlforward, htmlstop, htmlrefresh, htmlurl, foldermenutohtml .
3. Corrected procedure of icon's drawing. T2B2 can display icons for drives and folders and icons without full path.
4. Fixed bug in LogOff procedure.
5. "Paste" command was added in Ctrl+Right menu.
6. Corrected "Locked" function for all objects.
7. Corrected procedure of button creation for files with LongFileName.
8. Added tray icon and tray menu.
9. Corrected startmenu and startup procedures for Windows NT/ Windows 2000.
10. Fixed  TOE>Select Language bug for NT/2000 .
11. Added "Hand" cursor.
12. Other changes and bug fixes.

New in version 2.0 Beta 1
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1. New theme format.
2. Program do not use BDE (Borland Database Engine).
3. New Multilanguage interface.
4. New types and properties of buttons. Using file icons.
5. New object: ThemeList.
6. New customizable menus with icons and graphics.
7. New TextBlocks, loaded from files.
8. New form effects.
9. New properties of "shape" object.
10. New settings of taskbar/tray/clock objects.
11. New function of AVI playing.
12. New events for buttons: OnEnter, OnLeave, OnRightClick.
13. New "createscreenshot" command and build-in information about theme's author.
14. Themeconverter to convert Talisman 1.xx themes in Talisman 2 themes.
15. Many other new functions and changes.


Known problems:
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1. FindFile command does not work in shell-mode.
2. Shutdown dialog does not work with Windows 95.
4. The  Highlighted state of a Talisman taskbar do not displayed.

We'll correct these problems as soon as possible.




Installing the program:
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- Install the newest version of Talisman. 
- If you want Talisman to execute at startup, place a Talisman shortcut in your 
Startup Directory (c:\windows\start menu\programs\startup).
- Read the information abot Shell mode of Talisman if you plan to use Talisman as shell.


Installing as default shell
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Please read the" What to do if the system will not startup with Talisman as the shell?" before installing Talisman as your default shell!


To start Talisman as default shell:

Run Talisman Shell Switcher program tss.exe to switch between shells (Talisman and Explorer).

Or you can switch between shells manually:

Win9x:
	1) Open system.ini in a text editor like notepad or type sysedit at the run
	   dialog box.
	2) In the [boot] section find the line shell=Explorer.exe
	3) Either change the line to shell=c:\talisman\talisman.exe where c:\talisman
	   is the path where you have installed Talisman to, or you can put a 
	   semicolon (;) infront of shell=Explorer.exe, hit return, and on the new
	   line type shell=c:\talisman\talisman.exe .

Note: if you have installed Talisman in a directory whose name contains more than eight characters, you will have to use the MS-DOS name in the shell= command. For example, if you installed Talisman in C:\Program Files\Talisman, the shell command becomes shell=c:\progra~1\talisman\talisman.exe. To find the MS-DOS name right click on the folder, select "Properties" and find the statement "MS-DOS name."


	4) Save the file and either reboot your system or if you have multiple
	   profiles logoff and log back in.
	 
NT/Win2000:
	1) To make Talisman the system wide shell:
		a) Open up regedit and goto:
           	   HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\Shell
		b) Change the value from Explorer to Talisman
	2) To make Talisman the shell for the current user:
		a) Open up regedit and create the key:
		   HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell
		b) Give this new key the value Talisman.





What to do if the system will not startup with Talisman as the shell?
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Step by step procedure to start Windows NT/2000 if you uninstall Talisman in shell mode of 
Talisman:

1) Start NT.
2) After logining press Ctrl-Alt-Del
3) Press "Task Manager".
4) Press "New Task".
5) Enter: "regedit.exe" and press "Ok".
6) Change the value of register key :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows 
NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\Shell
from "../talisman/talisman.exe" in "explorer.exe"
Change the value of register key (if exist):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell
from "../talisman/talisman.exe" in "explorer.exe"
7) Close regedit.exe.
8) Press Ctrl-Alt-Del
9) Logoff or Shutdown to restart Windows.


For Windows 95/98:

1) Restart your computer - either turn it off, then back on or hit the reset button.
With this step timing is critical. As your computer reboots, it will run through a series of checks (memory, hard drives, etc.). After the checks, it will normally display a screen showing your basic hardware configuration. When it does that, push the F8 key (Windows95 and Windows98 do things a little differently here: Win95 shows a statement Starting Windows95, but Win98 does not). Shortly after pushing the F8 key, you will be presented with a menu of startup options.
2) Select "Start at command prompt"
3) When you get a c:> prompt, key in 
edit c:\windows\system.ini 
(if your windows directory is named something else use that).
4) The screen will change and you will be presented with a basic text editor. Most likely, you won't be able to use your mouse, so you will have to navigate with the keyboard. Use the down arrow to get to the proper line (shell=), then change this string in
shell=explorer.exe
5) Exit the editor. The keystrokes are alt+f to open the File Menu; then x to exit; then y to save the changes.
6) Restart.


For Windows ME:

1) You need to have a bootable diskette and start computer from this diskette.
2)  When you get a c:> prompt, key in 
edit c:\windows\system.ini 
(if your windows directory is named something else use that).
3) The screen will change and you will be presented with a basic text editor. Most likely, you won't be able to use your mouse, so you will have to navigate with the keyboard. Use the down arrow to get to the proper line (shell=), then change this string in
shell=explorer.exe
4) Exit the editor. The keystrokes are alt+f to open the File Menu; then x to exit; then y to save the changes.
5) Restart.





Uninstalling the program:
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If you want to uninstall Talisman, use the Control Panel's "Add/Remove Programs."

Attention!  Do not uninstall Talisman in shell mode of Talisman. Return your shell in explorer.exe (useTalisman Shell Switcher tss.exe ) and only then uninstall Talisman from standard Windows shell.




Starting:
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Start Talisman.exe from Windows environment (by double click in 
Explorer for example).



PAYING
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1. Internet Online Registration

The simplest way to register, is by registering online with a major credit card
through a secure server. Point your browser to the following URL and follow 
instructions onscreen: 

https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=1333-4
or
https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=133413

2. Telephone and Fax Orders 

These types of orders should include ALL information contained on the Order Form. 

Telephone 
Toll Free: 877-353-7297
Regular: 425-392-2294 

Fax 
Toll Free: 888-353-7276
Regular: 425-392-0223 
 

3. Paying by Check via Postal Mail 

You should make checks payable to Universal Commerce, Inc., 
including the product's ID (1333-4) on the "memo" of the check. 
All order information except credit card information should be included 
in the Order Form  mail to: 

Universal Commerce, Inc.
ATTN Orders
PO Box 1816 Issaquah, WA 98027
USA


The fee for registered version of Talisman is: $25.00

The fee for Lighttek CD-ROM is: $45.00 (with shipping)

Lighttek CD-ROM: 
- Talisman 1.76 (one user license) and more 200 themes for it. 
- Alteros3D (one user license) and all skins, 
- Melody  (one user license), 
- IconTOY (one user license),
- CD-version of Lighttek's website.

You should include an additional $2.50 per order for Mail and Fax Orders or $3 for Telephone orders.  






Paying in Europe
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1. Internet Online Registration:

https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=133413

2. Wiretransfer:
Andreas Bruckmann
Konto: 2706661
BLZ: 37070024
Bank: Deutsche Bank 24
Deutschland

3.  Paying by Check:
Andreas Bruckmann
Perleberger Weg 33
40593 Duesseldorf

Information: 
e-mail: proauto@gmx.de
+49-179-2040181
+49-179-2040182
+49-2204-916686, fax



Paying in Russia and xUSSR
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http://www.shareg.com/req.php3?prodid=24&referer=476



 
Distribution terms:
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Talisman may be distributed freely in its original unmodified and
unregistered form. The distribution must include all files in the
original distribution. 

Distributors may not charge any money for it, while
they may charge money for the medium (online-time, CD-ROM, etc.).

If you like to bundle Talisman with other programs, goods, services, 
etc. you are selling in a registered form please feel free to contact 
us at: <support@lighttek.com> to figure out the conditions.





Disclaimer of warranty:
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This software is sold "as is" and without warranties whether expressed or
implied. Because of the various software and hardware environments into
which this program may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose is offered.