Sesame ($10) - version 2.2

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Version history

  • Version 1.0 (03/04/96)
    First release

  • Versions 1.0.1 to 1.0.4 (03/05 - 03/10/96)
    Minor interface corrections
    Replacement of two PICTs by STR# or TEXT
    Fixed a bug in timed dialogs
    Fixed a bug in the personalization procedure
    Reduced size (minus 16K) and memory allocation (down to 150 K)
    Fixed a bug in the Preferences (problem in case of Cancel)
    If the password is changed, no need to enter it again in the password dialog
    Fixed printing

  • Version 1.0.5 (03/28/96)
    Fixed a bug in the startup inactivation procedure
    Minor interface corrections
  • Version 2.0 (09/25/96)
    Complete rewrite of the program, many new possibilities
  • Version 2.1 (11/20/96)
    Modification of the interface and handling of the "Hiding" panel
    Addition of the "Request password automatically at startup" checkbox
    Fixed the Gestalt procedure (crashed on some computers with tight memory)
    Cursor not modified any more if no items to actually hide or show
    Direct access to Hiding panel by option-click on Preferences... button
    User warned if trying to hide Sesame
    Icon for direct activation of Balloon Help (and option in Prefs to hide it)
    Presence of Sesame/alias in the Startup items folder now taken into account when installing Sesamissimo
    MBAR now not purgeable
    Correction of minor bug in date display by screen saver on French-speaking systems
    Improved icons for Preference files and list of hidden files
    Minor interface and text modifications
    Use of the Installer VISE 3.5 Lite from MindVision Software
    Use of Mac OS logo (under license from Apple Computer, Inc.)
    Use of Kagi payment system
    Added "Frequently asked questions" to the Manual

  • Version 2.1.1 (11/22/96)
    >> First release of the US version
    Fixed 2 bugs introduced in 2.1 (Shut Down/Sleep, Hide/Show buttons)
    Items removed from the list of items to hide now made visible again
    Selection of items to hide/show: invisible items now listed and indicated as such
  • Version 2.1.2 (11/22/96)
    >> First release of the Japanese version
    (translation by Chris Li from Bridge1 Software)
    Fixed text handling to accomodate 2-byte scripts
  • Version 2.2 (02/22/98)
    Incorporates changes made for the Japanese version
    More secure handling of the "Preferences" button
    Fixed the "No cmd-opt-esc" option under Mac OS 8
    Better prevention of menu access
    Fixed the "Sleep" button (did not work on certain computers or under Mac OS 8)
    Fixed the "Shut Down after x minutes" option
    Fixed handling of multiple screens during fading effects
    Memory allocation up to 300 K
    Various minor fixes
    Compiled using Metrowerks CodeWarrior Pro 2.1 and Universal Interfaces 3.0
    First diffusion of the German version

  • Versions 2.2.1 / 2.2.2 (12/08/98)
    Minor bug fixes



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