Engage! Desktop

Customized NEXTSTEP Environment Application

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Engage! Desktop, was a desktop environment for managing and personalizing your NEXTSTEP workspace. Engage! Desktop let you place applications, documents and folders directly on your computer's desktop, or within one or more "docks" for fast and convenient access. Engage! Desktop gave you the freedom to organize your workspace the way you want--no restrictions, no limitations!

Features:
  • Position free-standing icons anywhere on your computer's desktop.
  • Create multiple named docks to group apps, documents and folders.
  • Drag-and-drop files directly onto folders you've docked or placed on your computer's desktop.
  • Navigate your network file system without bringing up a Workspace Manager File Viewer.
  • Auto-launch applications and open documents on startup.
  • Design a personal information system using NoteBook's Bookmarks and Page Bundles.
  • Built-in screen saver utility.
  • Desktop metaphor for quick access to apps and documents.
  • Multi-level dock.
  • Smart levels to hide and un-hide running applications—very useful for a smaller screen.
  • True "drag-and-drop" behavior to copy, move or link files.
  • Flexible dock positioning and layout.
  • NoteBookTM compatibility to help you organize your Bookmarks and Page Bundles.
  • Sort and search to manage and locate your dock's contents.
  • "Flip" command shows and hides your dock's contents.
  • Color tool to organize your work, project and documents.
  • Built-in screen saver compatible with BackSpace modules.

Mobile NEXTSTEP Users:
  • Manage multiple applications on NEXTSTEP computers with smaller desktop screens.
  • Place applications, documents and folders anywhere on your computer desktop or within one or more docks.
  • Access floppy disks and other storage devices directly from the Engage! Desktop dock or desktop.
  • Retain your personal information system when using NoteBookTM.

Required NEXTSTEP Release 3.1 or higher.

Atherton Software Works
Alembic Systems International
Paget Press, Inc.

$99 per user

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