(menu)

Whenever you try to launch a program that Access cannot locate in the
given directory, it will be searched for automatically. The menu can
hold an unlimited number or programs, yet uses no memory to start an
application. No matter whether you launch a program directly from DOS
or from within Access, you will have the exact amount of free memory
left. By using the special Read-Only mode, Access should be able to run
on a CD-ROM, too. Additional features include a changeable screensaver,
context sensitive help, automatic file-caching and an integrated audio
CD player. It is completely bilingual: both English and Dutch are fully
supported.

AlacartE is mouse driven (point n'click, drag'n drop). AlacartE
includes two screen savers which are too configurable. Also user
configurable are colors and sound. Even the Quit style and message on
"Quit - to DOS" are configurable, meaning that the AlacartE menu is
multi-lingual. The multiple DosKey feature is virtually unlimited and
it does not impose any memory restrictions. An optional security
utility adds password protection to any of the menu options. AlacartE
does not require a hard disk, i.e. it can be run on diskette. There
is no need for special setup to run AlacartE on monochrome screens,
as it will detect the display mode and set itself up! AlaSetup is a
stand-alone utility that configures the menu, but it may be removed
from the run-time system, rendering the preset menu unchangeable.
The AlaSetup utility allows menu titles modification using mouse drag
n'drop, or via keyboard function keys. This feature is demonstrated in
the Shareware release, but is fully functional only in the registered
version.

- 12/24 hour clock selectable
- AutoCAPS, turns CAPS on or off automatically while editing
- Base for other programs such as PCFMS (File management)
- Built-in virus/hack/etc. program protection system
- Colors can be changed for 99% of everything
- Desktop flipping- 5 menus with 38 programs each
- Instant DOS access button
- Password protection
- Pause after a program runs function
- Right-click on button shows popup information
- Screensaver Support (You can use any program as a saver)
- Setup can search/browse for programs
- Soundblaster sound support, plays WAV, VOC, SND, etc.
- Year-2000 proof (it won't stop working)

The 'IBM Fixed Disk Organizer Year 2000 Patch' is a simple, but yet
effective, work-around to solve the date problem. It consists of a
small extra program (DT.EXE), which takes over the original 'date/time
opening screen' of the FDO program. It sets the date and time, as does
the original FDO, thus preventing FDO from coming up with its
malfunctioning screen.