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Freedom v1.15 remains available as the entry level option...
Freedom 2 performs two functions, it's a file selector and an Xcontrol
replacement wrapped up in a sporty new look and configuration eCPX.
Despite the inclusion of Control Panel functions Freedom 2 actually uses
less memory than Freedom v1.15 - around around 30Kb (58Kb
compared with Zcontrol and 34Kb with COPS).
Like other XControl replacements, Freedom 2 can open as many CPX's as
required, all in separate windows and all multitasking. However, Freedom
2 eCPX's, unlike CPXs, are not restricted to Xcontrol sized windows -
instead of squeezing features into multi-page CPXs a single window eCPX
could be programmed instead.
Four eCPX's are supplied with Freedom 2 (others are in the pipeline):
Modificaution
Modificaution is a MOD player supplied in two versions. One version
supports the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) chip only available in Falcon
machines and the other version is designed for owners of STe machines.
Trbubble
Trbubble provides a help system similar to the bubble help found on the
Mac and under Windows95. Holding the mouse pointer down over buttons and
icons in supporting applications displays a speech bubble along with a
brief description of the selected item. Details (currently only in German)
are included so programmers can implement bubble help inside their own
programs.
Windscreen
This nifty eCPX adds fully configurable real-time window actions to your
system, similar to those provided by Win Commander and WinX. Re-sizing and
moving windows using the right mouse button is performed in real time and
the action is silky smooth - more smoothly than either WinX or Win
Commander in my judgement.
Freedom 2 Config
Freedom 2 can be configured without getting your hands dirty inside a text
editor which eliminates the worst limitation in Freedom v1.x. Every aspect
of Freedom 2 can be configured from this neat, well laid out eCPX.
Other reading
- Atari World Issue 6, Ground Breakers feature, p28/29
- Atari Computing Issue 3, Freedom 2 preview, p13