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Online Mailing List Manager-LAN/MULTI-USER VERSION 1.0
UNLICENSED-EVALUATION VERSION
Copyright 1992 Online Resources
P.O. Box 1034 Concord, CA 94522
All Rights Reserved
REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT ENTITLES YOU TO THE LATEST REGISTERED VERSION
OF THE PRODUCT, AS WELL AS OTHER VALUABLE BENIFITS! DO NOT USE FOR MORE
THAN 30 DAYS WITHOUT REGISTRATION. THIS IS AN EVALUATION COPY ONLY.
General information:
This program is designed to help businesses better manage their "form letter
correspondence" and their mailing lists. Features include:
* Online management of mailing list and customer information as well as
correspondence.
* Generates mail merged documents with the option of being sent to printer,
screen, or disk file for later processing.
* Has built in word processing system.
* Customer database can be scanned by a variety of criterias such as last name,
company name, zip/postal code, city, state/province, phone number, etc.
* Has customer category code, and four user-definable insertion fields.
* Customer records can be tagged/selected manually, globally, or all records
where keyword/note fields contain specific words or phrases.
* Pop-up color menus, scrolled look-up displays, and context-sensitive help.
* Built-in Multi-user/LAN support-includes full security system, with
multiple access levels, and encrypted mailing list files.
* Separate system administrator program.
* Copying (cloning) of records, to help build the database faster.
You can make a single model record, and make many copies, and
change what you want.
* Multiple add mode, so that you can make repeated adds without having
to keep depressing the INS key.
* Embedded overlay design uses less main memory, and allows use in a
"PATH", so several departments can use the same copy, with discrete
user tables, document and mailing list files, etc.
It can be used on a single PC or network, and can easily be used by
clerks, receptionists, secretaries, sales people, managers, and anyone
else that generates customer correspondence.
The program uses "pop-up windows", and a person can become proficient
in its use in a matter of minutes. It is very "intuitive", and with a
little "play", most features become readily apparent. This cuts down on
training time, and reduces documentation size (amen!). We hate to have
to constantly look things up in manuals, and have made the program very
"friendly"!
Security levels, user ID's and passwords are set up in the section on
setting up the program.
Security levels are 9 to 1, with 1 being the highest level.
The unregistered version has a single user ID that has full security
access. The registered version has a system administrators program
that allows you to assign people individual user ID's with separate
passwords, as well as more restricted access (browse without report
generation, view but no update, deletion restriction, etc)
More information on setting up separate security levels and passwords
are available with the registered version.
The default user name and password are:
User Name Password Level
USER1 PASS1 1
The opening menu has the following options:
CUSTOMER DATABASE: Lets you create, change, delete and select (mark/tag for
later processing) customer records, and look at database
sorted by LAST NAME, COMPANY NAME, ZIP/POSTAL CODE,
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, CATEGORY CODE, or PHONE NUMBER.
Records can be selected (marked/tagged) either
individually, all selected/unselected, or note/keyword
field in customer database can be "searched" for
occurances of a specific word or phrase. With a
series of "searches" you can tag all the customers
you want.
Customer database contains the following information
fields (all optional) Last/First name, company name,
two line address, city, state, zip/postal code, country,
phone, "Interest field", Catagory code, comment, four
user-defined fields, and an 800 character note/keyword
field.
MANAGE DOCUMENTS: Lets you create and edit documents and correspondence
as well as merge in customer specific information,
such as name, address, and many other fields, plus
several user-defined insertion fields. These items
will be pulled from (merged into) a document from the
customer database at processing time for those
customers whose records have been selected (marked/
tagged). Some example documents are included.
MERGE/PRINT DOCUMENTS: Lets you select specific document or correspondence
you want to process, and where you want the merged
(document plus customer specific information taken
from the customer database) information sent (screen,
disk file, or printer LPT1 thru 4).
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Configuring your system:
You must insure that the "CONFIG.SYS" file in the root directory contains
a statement allowing AT LEAST 50 files to be opened, as follows:
FILES=50
Certain systems will need to increase this number, especially LAN
servers.
It is recommended that a hard drive be used, and all files should be placed
in the same directory.
No special installation is required. Just copy the files to the subdirectory
that you want it to create files in. To execute, type:
MAIL.EXE
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Special configuration information:
We also have put in an automatic screen saver, so the screen will blank out
after 10 minutes. Just depress a space to un-blank it. You can change it
to a different value, or eliminate the feature entirely, as follows:
MAIL V=0 disables the feature
MAIL V=5 blanks the screen after 5 minutes
MAIL V=X blanks the screen after X number of minutes
To disable the Beep on error feature, just start the program as follows:
MAIL /B=NO
To use the program with an enhanced keyboard, with some "compatibles" you
may need to start the program as follows:
MAIL /E
If your computer has problems with this program automatically setting keyboard
locking, (some programs and "compatibles don't like it) start the program as
follows:
MAIL /L
Many monitors will work better with the "fast video" option. Some CGA monitors
will produce "snow" on the screen when this is used, so you may want to try it
and see if it improves performance. To do so, start the program as follows:
MAIL /F
You can also combine options. For example, if you want to disable "beep on
error", and use the "fast video" option, start the program as follows:
MAIL /B=N /F
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Desqview information:
There is nothing special you have to do to run it under Desqview, other than
make the "MEMORY SIZE" on screen one 450K and the "MAXIMUM PROGRAM MEMORY
SIZE" on the second screen of program options window 640K (even though you
don't have it, and the program won't use it.)
Also note that under Desqview, screen saver and beep on errors are
automatically disabled. to allow them to run in background.
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General System Requirements:
The program is compatible with any IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or 100%
compatible, operating on DOS version 2.0 or higher (3.1 recommended
for networks), and having 640K, a monochrome or color monitor,
and virtually any 80 column printer (if you want printed reports.)
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File definitions:
These data files(and their respective KEY and MEMO files) are created
when the program is first run:
CUSTOMER.DAT is for the customer/mailing list database, and is encrypted.
LOG.DAT is the security log file (unencrypted).
These data files must be present for the program to initially run:
DOCUMENT.DAT is where the documents/correspondences are stored.
VARIBLES.DAT is used by the program to identify field keywords.
USER.DAT
USER.K01
MAIL.HLP (Online Help file)
Extensions used:
.DAT are the encrypted data files.
.KXX are the index keys for the data files to speed up access.
.MEM are the memo files for particular databases.
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Advanced LAN installations:
Some companies put the program in one subdirectory, and then put a "path"
statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Note that files have to be duplicated
in each subdirectory, but this allows the option of discrete message bases
for different departments, as well as different reference information, etc.
Each subdirectory can have its own separate USER ID tables, as another
layer of security.
Example: MD \ONLINE
Copy MAIL.EXE into that subdirectory.
Add the statement into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
PATH <drive> \ONLINE
Create subdirectories for each department:
MD \OPERAT
MD \SALES
MD \MGMT
MD \ENGR
etc.
Copy the user and level files (USER.DAT, USER.K01, and MAIL.HLP) into each
subdirectory. This allows each department to have its own separate user
access, customer databases and document/correspondence databases.
They will type "MAIL" from within their own subdirectory.
Some servers using DOS version 4.01 may have to include the following
statement in the CONFIG.SYS file only IF you receive the DOS error
"ACCESS DENIED":
INSTALL=C:\SHARE.EXE /L:200 /F:4096
Some LAN systems run into problems with "Share Violation" errors, because
the executable file is opened for write access and when you try to
execute it from more than one station you get the error. This is NOT
a problem with this program, but in how the LAN executes the program.
This can often be corrected by "write protecting" the executable program,
and the LAN seeing that it is write restricted, and won't be "write shared",
doesn't return the error. This can be done with the DOS attribute command
ATTRIB +R MAIL.EXE
This makes the .EXE program read only. As you shouldn't be writing to the
program file itself, this doesn't interfere with normal system operation.
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Distribution Information:
This program may be freely distributed, in its unmodified format, as
long as no charge is made, except for a token "disk copying" charge,
not to exceed $10.00.
This program is distributed using the "Shareware" concept. This allows
potential users to try a product before buying it.
If you like the program, and want to continue to use it after a 30 day
evaluation period, please fill out the registration form, enclose a check
or money order the appropriate amount, and mail it to the address indicated.
You will receive the latest registered version of the program and be notified
of new releases, and receive our newsletter.
By supporting the shareware concept of marketing, it helps continue to
make quality software available to you at reasonable prices, without the
high overhead normally involved in marketing software.
Online Resources is constantly looking for ways to improve our products,
and better serve the needs of our customers. We are committed to providing
powerful, high-quality business software, at affordable prices.
LIMITED LICENSE GRANTED
Unlike conventional software marketing channels, we provide you with a
fully functional program, to let you decide if it suits your needs.
If you continue to use the software after a reasonable evaluation period,
in our case, 30 days, you must to register the program to continue to use
it legally. You receive the very latest version without the "unlicensed
evaluation copy" message, as well as the administration program and a
certificate proving that you are a licensed user of the product.
The cost of registration of a single server copy of the LAN version
of the Online Mailing List Manager package is $49.00 (US).
If you plan to use copies of the registered version on many PC's throughout
your company, including several servers, we now offer a one-time site license
for the current version of the program. The fee is only $300 (US), and lets
you distribute the latest registered version to as many PC's within your
particular company as you wish. We provide one copy of the program with your
company name on the opening screen, and a laser-printed copy of the
documentation suitable for reproduction.
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Registration Form
Online Mailing List Manager Ver 1.0
Name:______________________ Company:_______________________
Address:____________________________________________________
City:__________________ State:________________ Zip code/postal code:________
Telephone:________________________ Country:_________________
Organization name to appear on license:____________________________________
Number of copies registering ______ at $49.00 (US) per copy/server (add
$10.00 (US) for orders outside of the United States)
Site licensing-unlimited distribution within one company ______ at
$300.00 (US).
Amount enclosed: $___________
Format: 3 1/2"________ 5 1/4"(360K)_______ 5 1/4"(1.2 Meg)________
Where did you obtain your copy of the program? ____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Mail to: Online Resources
P.O. Box 1034
Concord, CA 94522 USA
Comments:__________________________________________________________________
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Suggestion for enhancements:_______________________________________________
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This program is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either expressed
or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to
the quality and performance of the program is with you. In no event will
Online Resources be liable for any damages, including any lost profits, lost
savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
or inability to use this program.
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IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Co.
DESQVIEW is a registered trademark of Quarterdeck Office Systems.