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= W E L C O M E ! =
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to
RedShift Software's
I S A M
for the Commodore (R) Amiga (R),
ISAM is a simple to use, yet powerful server/Resident Library enabling even
novice programmers to store and retrieve records from a database. Now,
you can write programs to keep track of your checking account, video tape
collection, book library, as well as more complicated, multi-file projects,
such as accounting systems, etc., without having to "re-invent the wheel" by
writing record storing/sorting routines into each program that needs to use
them.
Since only the ISAM server contains the functions for manipulating records/
keys, NONE of your programs needs to have them. They only Open a small
Resident Library of functions that allow communication with the server. All
of your programs that use ISAM may be running at the same time, as ISAM
queues all requests, and responds quickly to them. Records may be kept
sorted in many different orders. ISAM files and records may be locked to
limit/deny access by other programs...
We could go on and on..., but the file ISAM.doc contains all of the details...
ISAMChanges.doc describes any changes since version 1.00. ISAMFiles.doc
describes the files of this release. HowToRegister/Registration, if present
(Shareware version only) describe the registration process/requirements.
ISAM may be used on any Amiga with AmigaDOS v1.2 or higher, and requires
little memory.
The ISAM library should be accessible from any language that can use Resident
Libraries (like the system libraries Exec/DOS/Intuition/ect.).
ISAM was developed with Lattice (R) /SAS (R) C 5.xx, so users of that product
will be all set.
ISAM is a SHAREWARE product. It is not Public Domain. This means that
if this is not a registered version, then you have NOT purchased it.
Downloads from BBS's, files on Disk Collections (that normally sell for
$5-$10 - like Fred Fish Disks), and Disks marked "Shareware Copy" are
Shareware Evaluation Copies.
You can identify such disks by running ISAM. The opening requester clearly
identifies a copy as being Shareware or Registered.
If this is a copy of someone else's Registered version, shame on you!
It is not only illegal, but unfair to the developer(s), who must make a
living off their work, and whose salaries are paid by registrations. It
is also unnecessary: ALL registered versions contain with them a shareware
version which MAY be distributed to other users. Go get one of those!
The Shareware concept was developed to allow users to try software before
they buy it - something not generally possible with retail software, where
if you open the package, you have to buy the product (you might get a
replacement if a disk is defective, but returning it just because you
don't like it is not usually possible).
You may try ISAM for a period of ninety (90) days. After that you must
purchase a registered copy. The registration fee is US$ 45.00 (plus
Shipping/Handling/Tax), but quantity discounts and time payments (over a
maximum of 3 months) are available.
Foreign orders are welcomed.
See the file HowToRegister for details.
Comments, suggestions, and criticism are welcomed. We want to know what
is liked and disliked about our products, and are always interested in
how to improve them. And of course, any remaining bugs can't get fixed
if we don't know about them.
Write to: RedShift Software
P.O. Box 10403
Rochester, NY 14610-0403
Thank you for trying RedShift Software's ISAM!
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ISAM Copyright (c) 1992 Scott C. Jacobs / RedShift Software.
All Rights Reserved. GTDR.
Amiga is a registered trademark of Commodore-Amiga, Incorporated.
AmigaDOS is a trademark of Commodore-Amiga, Incorporated.
Commodore is a trademark of Commodore Electronics Limited.
Lattice is a registered trademark of Lattice, Inc.
SAS/C is a registered trademark of SAS Institute Inc.