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WINPTR copyright 1994 Paul F. Poellinger, Silent O Software
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UPDATE History:
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4/9/94 - 1.02 - (1) corrected icon failure to return on ?->file
cancellation.
(2) removed Trial Copy 30 timeout mechanism.
Back to the honor system.
4/5/94 - updated install programs (EDI Install Pro) to fix
a GPF when installing onto Windows for Workgroups
with 32-bit access turned on.
3/26/94 - 1.01 - added recognition of change of default printer from
control panel or another program.
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Included:
WinPtr files
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WINPTR EXE The real deal
READ ME self-reference (this)
PELIWARE DLL my dynamic link library
PELIWARE INI winptr control file
WINPTR HLP windows help file
Install files
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INSTALL.EXE
INSTALL.BIN
INSTALL.INF
INSTALL.BMP
Uninstall file
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X_WINPTR.EXE
All WinPtr files must be placed in the same directory, one of your choice,
tho the install procedure will suggest c:\windows\winptr. I insist that the
ini and dll files be kept with the exe for ecological purposes...it makes
removal so much cleaner.
However, since the uninstall program cannot remove itself from the ..\winptr
directory if it's started from there, don't put it there.
I suggest you put all files on a diskette, if you didn't get it that way,
then install and uninstall from there.
INSTALLATION:
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* Crank up Windows.
* Select FILE/RUN from the Program Manager menus.
* Type a:install.
- WinPtr is intended to load with Windows, thus should be added
to your Program Manager STARTUP group. The install procedure
will do this for you. In the unlikely event you want it in
some other group, an override is provided. Note, tho, that
the x_winptr, the uninstall, will only remove a startup group icon.
- The next time you start up windows, the WinPtr icon (a tastefully
designed pelican) will be on your desktop. Click it for its menus.
- Ctrl/Shift F1 summons WinPtr help, an exhaustive guide to using WinPtr.
REMOVING WINPTR FROM YOUR SYSTEM:
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* Crank up Windows.
* Select FILE/RUN from the Program Manager menus.
* Type a:x_winptr.
- All evidence of WinPtr's existence will be removed. Your loss.
ICON item info
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If for some reason you need to set up WinPtr's icon in a Program Manager
group (Install puts it in a (startup) group for you), enter the following:
Description: WinPtr ... the uninstall won't remove it otherwise
Command Line: winptr
Working Directory: winptr
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This program has been extensively tested by me and friends, but YMMV,
depending on video card and printer driver. It has also been checked
for proper citizenship using Bounds Checker and PC Lint, two of the finest
programming tools known to man and pelican.
You are free to try this program for 30 days.
If you decide to use it thereafter, you are obligated to send $20 to
PAUL POELLINGER
2019 Round Lake Drive
Houston, TX 77077
Texas Residents, include 8.25% sales tax (total = $21.65).
-- OR --
register via Compuserve's shareware registration service by
typing GO SWREG at the prompt. I charge $23.50 for registering this way
cause Compuserve gets 15%...guess shareware means everyone who
can gets a share :-( ... TX residents, I'll eat the tax. The
SWREG registration ID number is 2162.
When you do, I'll send you a version without the nag screen.
Please include your e-mail address if you have one (automatic with SWREG)
...unless you say no, I'll send your nagless version via e-mail.
Compuserve does not, however, allow e-mailing binaries via INTERNET,
so I'll have to use snail-mail if you're not on CIS.
Please note that even if you paid for a diskette or CD containing
this package, you must still pay my registration fee for use of
WinPtr past the 30 day free trial. The fee you paid for the CD
or diskette is someone else's "share" :-(
If you paid for WinPrt, a smaller, simpler incarnation (see below),
you can own this one for $10. I and all those dependent on me thank
you.
You are free to pass this TRIAL package on to others or upload it to
bulletin boards provided that 1) you do not charge for it above
the cost of distribution, and 2) all parts of the package are
included (see "included" at the top).
Naturally, you're not allowed to pass on the production (registered)
version (Having to say the always reminds me of the local commercial
that finds it necessary to state that the all-you-can-eat-ribs offer
for dine-in-orders only :-)
Thank you for supporting shareware.
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Corporate licenses are available:
2 to 25 users ... $250
26 to 250 users ... $500
over 250 users ... $500 plus $1 per user
unlimited users ... $1000 just in case Microsoft wants one :-)
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I used Borland C++ 3.x to develop this stuff. I have not yet
installed BC++ V4.0...so I can theoretically sell over 10,000
copies.
The next version will use 4.0, so you'll not be able to use this
program as an operating system or in competition with any Borland
product, and of course I'll have to limit you to less than 10,000
copies.
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I've been selling a group of simpler utilities for screen and
clipboard printing and printer orientation control (PPrint/Prtsc,
PClip/PrtClip, and Portland), collectively called WinPrt, for
some time. Look for them in the WINSHARE and MSBASIC fora of
Compuserve (search for WINP*.ZIP for latest version).
The set is $10. Corporate licenses are $250.
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Look for PPRTR*.ZIP in WINSHARE or MSBASIC for a DLL providing
advanced printer control to higher level languages (like Visual
Basic).
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Let me know if you have any trouble or suggestions.
Paul Poellinger
Code Wallah
Silent O Software
Purveyors of Peliware
Compuserve 70732,3576
Valentines Day 1994
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