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- #File Management
- #Software History
- #DOS Applications
- XTree 1.0 released in 1985 for DOS 2.0, offering file management commands and hierarchical visualization of disk structure in a single 35 kB file.
- XTreePro introduced in 1987 with a text editor (1Word) and improved memory handling, requiring DOS 2.1.
- XTreeProGold launched in 1989 with added features like application menu, text search, viewers for various file formats, mouse support, and open archive capability for ARC format, requiring DOS 3.1.
- XTreeGold versions (e.g., 2.00 in 1990/91) added ZIP support, undelete, pull-down menus, partial logging, and later included graphics viewers, AutoCAD viewers, and XTreeLink.
- XTree for Windows released in 1992 with a new Windows user interface, requiring DOS 3.3 and Windows 3.0, and later versions added drag-and-drop, Windows for Workgroups support, and keystroke emulation.
- XTreeGold for Windows 4.0 released in 1994, introducing keystroke compatibility with XTreeGold DOS, 'Smart find' file search, 'Smart tabs', and directory sync, prepared for Windows 95.
- Other platform versions include XTree for UNIX Systems (1991), XTreeMac (1988 for Macintosh), and XTreeNet (1989 for Novell Netware), each adapting features to respective systems.
- Nationalized versions of XTree were released in languages such as Dutch, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, with commands and hotkeys translated or adapted.
- Supplementary utilities include text editors (1Word, Zedit), file comparison tool (JFC), and file transfer utility (XTreeLink), often running stand-alone or as plug-ins.
- Non-filemanager products by XTree Company include XTreeTools for Networks (network management tools) and ViruSafe (virus scanner), acquired from EliaShim Microcomputers.