Freedom Desktop

The Freedom to get more things done!!

   * File and Directory Management

        o Support for basic and advanced file operations to provide easy
          access to files, applications and peripherals

        o Context-sensitive actions defined for all common file types for
          quick file manipulation

        o Drag and Drop capabilities for quick application launching and
          file management. For instance, to copy a file on a directory, just
          click on it with the mouse, drag it to the target directory and
          release the mouse

        o "Rubber-banding" allows the selection of groups of files or
          directories just by clicking and dragging the mouse

        o Change Properties dialog allows users to change file properties
          (protections, permissions ..) of a file or set of files in a
          single operation

        o Support for additional file operations (find, print ..) to find,
          print and manipulate files

        o Support for color icons (XPM3 format) to visually identify the
          file type and access permissions at a glance

        o Quick access to the Freedom file operations can also be
          accomplished by using hot keys and the right mouse button menu

        o For added flexibility, Freedom provides several ways of
          visualizing your files: long, short and icon listing

   * Built-in terminal window (*)

     A built-in terminal window extends and complements the capabilities of
     the point and click interface. It allow users to type commands
     directly. This feature helps overcome the limitations of most GUIs. It
     also eliminates the frustration that advanced users experience with
     GUIs. The terminal window and the directory window are fully
     integrated: all the changes made from the command line of the terminal
     window are reflected immediately in the directory window.

   * Program Manager Groups

     The program manager application acts as a place holder for groups of
     often used files, directories and applications. This provides users
     with a convenient way of organizing their files and applications. For
     instance, the user can set up custom groups for program development,
     desktop publishing, financial analysis or any desired activity. Users
     can also customize groups to automate repetitive tasks to the greatest
     extent.

   * Session Management capabilities

     For maximum configurability and to automate the initial launching of
     applications, a startup group is provided. All the applications in this
     group are launched each time that Freedom Desktop is started.

   * Scripting language subset of the standard shell (sh) (*)

     To maximize the reuse of legacy shell scripts, Freedom Desktop relies
     on the standard scripting capabilities provided by Unix. There is no
     need for learning and maintaining a new proprietary scripting language.

   * Tutorial mode (*)

     Freedom Desktop can be setup to translate user actions into Unix
     commands. This feature is included as a tutorial capability that allows
     users to learn or improve their knowledge of Unix.

   * On-line help

     To help the user get comfortable with the interface, Freedom Desktop
     comes with a task-oriented on-line help system.

   * Installation process

     Easy-to-use scripts make the installation process as simple as
     possible. The software should be ready to be used in no time (less than
     five minutes).

   * Requirements

     16 MB RAM and X Window Release 4 or later. Supports
     Open Windows.

   * General

     Several unsupported public domain applications are included to enhance
     the environment. Among them, a motif editor, an icon editor and a
     screen grabber.