From: meb3@cec2.wustl.edu (Matthew Eli Blain)
Subject: Re: Looking for a "shell" program on the Mac
Summary: Here it is!
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis MO
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 00:16:20 GMT

In article <BxBxvL.JHA@access.digex.com> you write:
>A long time ago I remember playing with a "shell" program that ran on
>the Mac.  It allowed one to view the file system and I think launch
>apps from a shell command prompt.  Anyone know where this program is?
>I've looked on the archives but haven't found it.  Src code would
>be real nice too.

 There is a program called MacShell which does what you want. I have a
demo copy, so you may be able to find one somewhere. (I could email a
copy to anyone if they ask for it, but I don't have the original
distribution.) (At least I changed .profile to ,profile--the .file
screwed up stuff on my computer!)
 The following is from the ReadMe file from MacShell (I see that it was
on AppleLink). 
-------------------------------
MacShell* DEMO
 
	MacShell is a UNIX style Shell for the Macintosh.  With more than
70 commands, MacShell provides multiple independent shells.  MacShell
is customizable with pull down (and hierarchical) menus, shell variables,
command alias's, scripts and on-line help.
 
Written using object orientated programming techniques, Macshell uses
a new technology called "recursive object tasking" (ROT).  ROT allows
Macshell to perform several overlapping tasks such as simulatinious grep
searches and text editing. MacShell is fully Multifinder compatibile.
 
MacShell can execute shell scripts from the finder.  Such scripts can
be used for many useful tasks, such as backing up files or printing 
an entire project's source code.
 
The demo version of MacShell is fully functional except for the cd
(change directory) command.  Thus you can use the entire command set,
but only from the MacShell application directory.  There are no 
restrictions on the distribution of the demo.
 
 A summary of MacShells features:
	
[Description of 'normal' sh-like stuff. Yes, this is only sh.]
	% File attribute control (setfile)
	% Resource tools (list, copy, move, etc.)
	% RMAKER format decompiler
	% File system param block commands (fpb, dpb, vpb)
	% Diectory move and copy commands
 
MacShell includes a THINK C (4.0) project library and sample code for
adding your own commands.  For the serious developer the command source
(more than 12000 lines of C source) is available.
 
MacShell is avialable direct from Suick Bay Technologies for $59 plus
$4 shipping and handling.  The command source code is priced at $199.
Custom commands, educational and site discounts are available.
 
      For further information, please contact:
 
                    Name: Dave Krekelberg
                 Company: Suick Bay Technologies
                 Address: P.O. Box 29202
          City/State/Zip: Minneapolis, MN 55429
               Telephone: (612) 425-7025
       AppleLink address: D5233
 
[An Apple AppleLink (I guess) disclaimer went here!] 

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 (Sorry this took so long to post. Hopefully this one will post!)
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