INTRODUCTION
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This directory contains ASCII (or text file) versions of the GOLD User's
Guide documentation. Although the complete text of the chapters is included,
there are inherent limitations in the ASCII version: the figures (screen
shots) have been omitted; the page number references may not be
accurate; there is no index; and, finally, all the world class
formatting/layout has been stripped.

Note: The Reference Manual is not included as a text file. However, the
sample online help file (see the GOLDREAD.ME file) does include the
reference text for the GOLDFAST, GOLDWIN and GOLDKEY units -- one bonus of
registering is the complete reference guide in an online help file.

CONTENTS
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The following chapters are included in the DOC directory:

        Chapter 1     Welcome
        Chapter 2     Installing Gold
        Chapter 3     General Principles
        Chapter 4     Screen & Window Management
        Chapter 5     Mouse & Keyboard Management
        Chapter 6     Directory & File Selection
        Chapter 7     Calendars
        Chapter 8     Calculators
        Chapter 9     Prompt Dialogs
        Chapter 10    Classic Menus
        Chapter 11    Pull-Down Menus
        Chapter 12    Managing the Desktop
        Chapter 13    Single & Double Linked Lists
        Chapter 14    Displaying Lists in Windows
        Chapter 15    Using the Editor
        Chapter 16    Managing Input Forms
        Chapter 17    Creating and managing Databases
        Chapter 18    Managing Strings
        Chapter 19    Date & Time Managment
        Chapter 20    System Hardware
        Chapter 21    Miscellaneous Routines
        Chapter 22    Managing INI Files