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- HyperLINK RUNTIME PACKAGE -- README.TXT
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- Welcome to what may well become the standard for data interchange on
- Atari STs in the future, HyperLINK. This package, known as the
- HyperLINK Runtime Package and Demo (HL_RUN for short) is a fully
- working "run only" copy of the HyperLINK Application/Database program.
-
- First, some legal stuff to get out of the way:
-
- HyperLINK and its associated files are Copyright (c) 1990-1992 by
- George Geczy and David Thompson. All rights are reserved, but
- permission is hereby granted to distribute the HyperLINK Runtime
- program (HL_RUN.PRG) freely as long as the following conditions are
- met:
- 1) This text file (README.TXT), the image file INTRO.IMG, and
- the program file HL_RUN.PRG must be included in any
- distribution and must be UNMODIFIED. Modification or removal
- of any of these items voids the right to distribute this
- product.
- 2) No commercial gain may be realized from the distribution
- of this program itself. Users Groups and dealers may charge
- up to $5 a disk for duplication and media costs, but other
- than this exception the program may not be resold. If the
- HyperLINK Runtime is to be included with a HyperLINK
- application that is to be commercially sold, then written
- permission must first be obtained from JMG Software for such
- distribution. As well, restrictions in item 1 must be met.
- 3) Distribution via BBS or Electronic Network is acceptable,
- as long as both above conditions are met.
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- What can HyperLINK Runtime do...
-
- Simply put, this package can run any standard HyperLINK Application
- (called HAPs). These are usually some form of database product, but
- can also be a hypertext or multi-media based application. Once you
- are using an existing application, there are no restrictions to
- adding database entries, printing reports, and other "usage" duties.
-
- And it's a Demo too...
-
- Included with the HyperLINK Runtime Package are demo versions of the
- Application Builder and Report Generator modules. These demonstrate
- the capabilities of HyperLINK to create new applications and reports
- using our exclusive graphics-based designer.
-
- How to use HyperLINK Runtime...
-
- For the most part, we're leaving it up to individual application
- authors to give the "how to" descriptions of their creations. To run
- an existing HyperLINK Application, all you have to do once HyperLINK
- is loaded is select the "Load App..." menu entry and using the item
- selector pick the application to run. The HAP will load into the
- icon bar on the left side of the screen, and then you can simply
- click on its icon and the application will start up.
-
- How to build your own HyperLINK Applications...
-
- The single most powerful feature of HyperLINK is that it easily
- allows you to create applications ranging from simple database files
- to complex database/text/graphics combinations. All these features
- and more are built into the Full HyperLINK Package, which sells for
- $149 US and is available through most Atari retailers and also direct
- from JMG Software at the address below.
-
- Where to find support...
-
- The best place to contact us with questions and requests for
- information is online with GEnie, our address is JMGSOFT. Otherwise,
- fax us at 416-575-0283. As well, our HyperLINK Newsletter, published
- about four times a year (on a semi-irregular basis) is available for
- a payment of $10 per year (free to owners of the full HyperLINK
- package). If you'd like to receive the HyperLINK news, drop us a
- line or send payment to the address below.
-
- Thank you...
-
- Thanks to all our customers and future customers for their support of
- our product. We look forward to continuing to enhance and improve
- HyperLINK in the future.
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- JMG Software, 892 Upper James Street, Hamilton, ONT L9C 3A5 Canada
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- Phone 416-575-3201 Fax 416-575-0283 BBS 416-389-9064
-
- GEnie Address JMGSOFT
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- September 10, 1992.
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