COMDEX 99: DiskJockey 2000 Beta Released

Clear & Simple just released DiskJockey 2000, a powerful productivity tool for Windows users. While the ease of use greatly impressed me, the program’s extensive features were most striking. It includes viewers for 230 file types, zip and unzip compression capabilities, an integrated FTP client, a jukebox, and a number of other useful attributes. Simply put, it’s the strongest file management program available.

DJ2K simplifies the process of managing a multitude of file types, a welcome change for users weary of muddling through Explorer, the default Windows manager. Built-in viewers display the contents of 230 files, regardless of whether or not users own the corresponding applications. It supports graphic file conversion into over 50 different formats, and plays all audio files in the built-in jukebox feature. Encrypting and decrypting is also easy—users set an active password and can view files without decrypting them.

The intuitive interface makes the program easy to learn and operate, and is designed to help novices without hindering power users. You can copy, paste, move, delete, or print directly from the viewer. Not only can you zip and unzip with ease, but you can also view the contents of zipped files without unzipping. DJ2K also displays all system disk drive information and calculates the size of entire file structures. It performs all copy, move, search, zip, encryption, and conversion functions in background threads thereby allowing the user to maintain control over the system as the operations transpire.

A split screen format effectively organizes files into folder lists, file lists, and viewers. It even contains a web browser for accurate HTML and graphic displays, or for surfing the internet. The integrated FTP client makes FTP sites act as extensions of your computer, allowing you to view files as though they existed on your system.

Clear & Simple has created a killer product in DiskJockey 2000. It’s impeccable file organization and efficient viewing system will save you time and increase productivity. The fact that it gives you immense capabilities to view, copy, paste, and print content from files—whether or not you own the corresponding application—is one of the most unique and useful facets of the program. This is a must-have application for anyone who deals with a multitude of file types, or users who just want to alleviate problems with file management. Download the beta at http://www.diskjockey2000.com/beta/betaform.html