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| This VENDINFO.DIZ Product Information File contains both readable |
| text and tools-accessible data about a product. See the last text |
| section, below, for more information about VENDINFO and its tools. |
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VENDINFO standard v1.01, produced by VendEdit v1.10, 7-Dec-1994
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: VendView VENDINFO.DIZ File Viewer
Version: 1.10
Version Date: 7-Dec-1994
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Freeware, copyrighted but freely distributable and useable
Product Description: VendView v1.10 viewer for VENDINFO.DIZ files.
Free end-user menu-driven viewer for quick,
convenient display of information about any
product carrying a VENDINFO file. Gives quick
access to product descriptions, categories,
required platform, registration prices and
benefits, ordering and tech support, "Read-
Me" and installation, lots more. Package
integrity testing. Extensive help provides
lots of useful info, too.
Reason for version: Added display of RSAC game ratings, correct
handling of new front text, minor bug fixes
Category: About shareware; For shareware users
Keywords: VENDINFO SHAREWARE USER VIEWER VendView
Required Packages: VNDVUE11
This Package: VNDVUE11
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.0
Standard RAM: 512K
Hard Drive Space: 500K
Orders:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
FAX: 303-841-6269
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: 76244.324@compuserve.com
RIME: 1235
Support:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
FAX: 303-841-6269
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: 76244.324@compuserve.com
RIME: 1235
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
This package contains the VendView v1.10 viewer for VENDINFO(TM) files,
by Rams' Island Software. This document contains only a brief
description of the package and its features, along with instructions for
its installation. More detailed documentation is provided in the
enclosed VENDVIEW.DOC file, and even more detail is present in the
program's interactive help system.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
READ_ME.1ST 171 7-Dec-1994 01:10a F9D97F00
FILE_ID.DIZ 437 7-Dec-1994 01:10a A2E1669C
VENDOR.DOC 216 7-Dec-1994 01:10a 13796CEE
VENDVIEW.DOC 33734 7-Dec-1994 01:10a 5AA95E9A
VENDVIEW.EXE 474864 7-Dec-1994 01:10a 8DF29971
REGISTER.FRM 12200 7-Dec-1994 01:10a DC47B791
VENDVIEW.HLP 77572 7-Dec-1994 01:10a F42551E9
VENDVIEW.HST 280 7-Dec-1994 01:10a D2EA9C19
CATEGORY.INF 21518 17-Aug-1994 02:18a C777B474
===== Installation =====================================
INSTALLATION
To install the VendView viewer, simply unzip or copy all files into a
single directory on your hard drive.
For convenience, you may wish to place the directory on your DOS PATH,
probably via a PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. (Consult your
DOS manual if you're unfamiliar with this operation. If you're using
MS-DOS v5.0 or later, you can use the command "help path" to learn
more.)
Many users keep their DOS PATH and directory structure simple, by
placing small utility programs in a single directory rather than
allocating a separate directory for each utility. If you wish to do
this, you can place these files:
VENDVIEW.EXE (the program itself)
VENDVIEW.HLP (the program's help file)
CATEGORY.INF (a list of product categories used by VendView)
into a directory that is already on your DOS PATH. It is inadvisable to
use the \DOS directory for this purpose, but you may find it convenient
to keep such programs in a directory that you create, such as C:\TOOLS.
These three files must be installed in the same directory, for proper
operation of VendView.
The remaining files can be retained or eliminated, as you prefer. (You
may wish to leave all files in the same directory until you've become
familiar with VendView.)
QUICK START
To invoke VendView on a VENDINFO file, make sure the file is in the
current working directory, and execute the command
vendview
If you have not placed VENDVIEW.EXE in a directory that's on your
DOS path, You'll need to use the full pathname of that file, such as:
c:\vendview\vendview.exe
If you're executing VendView from a read-only medium, such as a
CD-ROM drive, you'll have to use the -d (directory) command-line
flag, to assign a writeable directory in which VendView can create
its VENDVIEW.CFG configuration file. You might also need to do
this if you're using a version of MS-DOS earlier than 3.0.
An example might be:
d:\files\vendview\vendview.exe -dc:\myconfig
In most cases, a software package will contain only one VENDINFO file,
it will have the standard filename VENDINFO.DIZ, and VendView will load
it automatically. If the current directory contains multiple VENDINFO
files, you can either load the preferred file after starting VendView,
or you can specify it by adding the filename to the command line, as
vendview INCXT11.DIZ
For a really quick start, just invoke VendView in the directory in which
you've installed it. You'll have access to the help system, which tells
you everything you need to know to make use of VendView, and you'll be
able to practice by viewing the VENDINFO.DIZ file that comes with
VendView itself.
The context-sensitive help system should provide you all the additional
information you require. Just press F1 or Alt-H for help. Pressing F1
twice, from anywhere, will display the help system index.
It is suggested that you use the help information extensively at first,
and specifically that you read the first three items in the index. These
provide a quick introduction to the VENDINFO system in general, and to
the use of VendView in particular.
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS.
RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS
SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. NEITHER RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN
INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE,
EVEN IF RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK
AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado
and shall inure to the benefit of Rams' Island Software and any
successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or
proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or
related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL
COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Douglas County, Colorado.
The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
LICENSE FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION
The materials in this VENDVIEW package are copyrighted by Rams' Island
Software, but may be used without payment. This provision gives you the
right to use the package freely, but does not give you the right to sell
it or to alter it in any way.
This package may be distributed to others, provided the package is
unaltered, any payment is clearly indicated as a copying fee, and no
representation is made that rights to the package are being purchased.
Any distribution for which payment is required, or which involves any
alteration to the form or content of this package, is allowed only under
the terms of the attached VENDINFO data record, which is hereby
incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
authorized.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rams' Island
Software.
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many sources, including the originators of VENDINFO:
Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324
7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333
Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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