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CDS Catalog Search version 2.1
05/07/93
Copyright (c) 1993 by Greg Wilson
All Rights Reserved
Author: Greg Wilson
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CDS was originally written out of my own need for a program to help me
search the catalogs from the Compact Disc Connection. The original program
was very simple but now has evolved into a fairly complete software product.
CDS allows you to quickly search any of the catalogs for any text string.
Wish lists can be created and maintained for future reference.
Format: CDS <parameters>
Parameters:
25 - Force 25 line mode
43 - Force 43 line mode (EGA)
50 - Force 50 line mode (VGA)
MONO - Force monochrome attributes
BIOS - Use BIOS screen writes (very slow)
SNOW - Remove snow (for old CGA video cards)
NOGraph - Do not use graphical mouse cursor
NOMouse - Do not use any mouse support
NOVM - Do not use XMS/EMS (only if needed)
Example: CDS /43 /MONO <- Runs CDS in 43 line mode in mono
Help is always available by pressing F1.
Wish List
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Starting with version 2.0, CDS allows you to have more than one wish list!
After CDS displays all of the records found in a search, position the
highlight bar on a CD and press ENTER. A menu will display of all wish list.
If none have been created yet, you will prompted for an 8 character name.
When the menu of wish list is displayed, press the INSERT key to add another
wish list.
Liability
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CDS has been tested on multiple machines using many different configurations
and no problems have occurred. However, if a problem does arise due to CDS,
I cannot be held responsible. Use at your own risk.
Requirements and Limits
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* CDS is Desqview and Windows aware. No extra parameters are needed.
Memory requirements: 300k
DOS Version 3.1 or higher required
Distribution
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This utility may be freely distributed only as the following unaltered files:
CDS.EXE - Executable program
CDS.DOC - CDS Documentation
CDS.HIS - CDS History of changes
REGISTER.DOC - Registration information
POLICIES.DOC - Compact Disc Connection Policies
AIM.DOC - Adventures in music
GOLDEARS.DOC - Golden Ears Society
TOPRATED.DOC - Grammy Winners/Top Selling CD's
SAMPLE.CDC - Sample Catalog (Rock A's only)
READ.ME - Last minute notes
The CDS search program is not free. You must register after the 30-day
evaluation time period.
CDS is a Shareware product. It is distributed through public access
channels so that perspective buyers can have the opportunity to evaluate the
product before making a decision to buy. If you decide to use this
software, then you are under both legal and moral obligation to register it
with the author. But if you decide not to use it after evaluating the
software, you are under no obligation. It is fully protected by State,
Federal and International copyright laws.
If you continue to use CDS after the 30-day evaluation time period you must
register it.
Registration Fee : $15 US + $4 shipping/handling
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Why Register?
Registration eliminates the opening and closing screens and entitles you to
full access to my BBS where you will find many other great utilities as well
as CDS catalog updates. Included in the utilities is a program that will
allow you to download only the revisions to the catalog each month instead
of having to download the entire catalog. These updates will only be
available to registered users.
Registered users receive all future releases of CDS free! These releases
will be available on my BBS as well as many other BBS's including
CompuServe. Registration also includes full access to the support BBS.
As new features are added (and many are planned!), the price will gradually
go up so register now and get ALL future updates for free!
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To register CDS, complete in the order form (REGISTER.DOC) and mail along
with your check or money order to:
Public Software Library
PO Box 35705
Houston, TX 77235-5705
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* Credit Card Orders (VISA/MC/Discover/Amex) *
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Visa/MC/Amex/Discover (via the Public Software Library):
1-800-2424-PSL or 713-524-6394
FAX: 1-713-524-6398
CIS Email: 71355,470
Product # 10510
Credit card Price is $15 + $4 handling
THESE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY!
Do not call these numbers for technical support!
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Contacting the Author
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I can be reached for comments, questions, suggestions, complaints, etc., at
the following EMAIL boxes:
Support BBS (708-752-4303) (GREG WILSON/SYSOP)
CompuServe (76547,3106)
EXEC-PC (GREGORY WILSON)
Channel 1 (GREG WILSON)
PC-Ohio (GREG WILSON)
Internet 76547.3106@compuserve.com
Mailing Address
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Greg Wilson
1252 Fordham Dr. #101
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
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