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║ K O M I X I N V E N T O R Y S Y S T E M ║
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║ D O C U M E N T A T I O N ║
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║ (c) Copyright 1986, 1992 ~ Brian J. Stewart ║
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║ 12801 Locust Street ║
║ Kansas City, Missouri ║
║ 64145-1314 ║
║ (816) 941-4233 ║
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║ (GEIS) Network E-Mail Address = AKABS ║
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║ VERSION 3.28 ~ January 29, 1992 ║
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┌─────────────────────┐
│ Table of Contents │
└─────────────────────┘
Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Legal Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Program requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Program files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Start-Up and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Description of program functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On-Line help system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Upgrading previous KIS versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Registering your software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Demonstration version of KIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
User support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Non-IBM users of KIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Protecting your data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Future versions of Komix Inventory System. . . . . . . . . . 29
Help Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Comic shop/Shareware house distribution. . . . . . . . . . . 31
Thought for the day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
┌───────────────────┐
│ Program Credits │
└───────────────────┘
Programming & Development: Brian J. Stewart (AKABS)
Additional Help: Ray L. Haynes (R.Haynes6)
Programming Tools: Borland's Turbo Pascal v6.0
Technojock's Turbo Toolkit v5.02b
DeltaInfinity's Help_Access v3.0
Beta Testing: Sir M. Stewart (M.Stewart13)
Thomas Wood
Chris Imershein (C.Imershein1)
Phil Schechter (I.Schechter)
Glenn Valentine (Pun-Gent)
Dennis Snelgrove (D.Snelgrove2)
Beta-Testers: You probably think you didn't do all that much, but
every little suggestion or idea you sent me has been noted. Your opinions
and thoughts helped give me a clearer view as to what the (average) comic
book collectors would like. As a veteran comic book fan and collector I
have my own personal thoughts on what is needed, but your insights have
helped give KIS a wider appeal to more people. You may note that with this
latest version, many of those features you suggested are now part of Komix
Inventory System.
Thanks,
_ __
|_) (_
|__)rian __)tewart...1:24pm February 14, 1992
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┌────────────────────┐
│ Legal Disclaimer │
└────────────────────┘
BS SOFTWARE PRODUCTIONS hereby disclaims all warranties relating to
this software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
BS SOFTWARE PRODUCTIONS will not be liable for any special, incidental,
consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other
reason, even if BS SOFTWARE PRODUCTIONS or an agent of BS SOFTWARE
PRODUCTIONS has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event
shall BS SOFTWARE PRODUCTIONS's liability for any damages ever exceed the
price paid for the license to use the software, regardless of the form of
the claim. The person using the software bears all risk as to the quality
and performance of the software.
This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the STATE OF MISSOURI. 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 Jackson county, Missouri. The parties hereby consent to in personam
jurisdiction of said courts.
Any problems, comments, questions, or ideas for improving this software
package may be directed to the author in writing at the above address(page
1), or by (GEIS) GEnie electronic mail to AKABS.
*** It is big mouthful of b%llsh%t legalese, but it is there to protect
you and me from stupid lawsuits...that will never occur. My software will
only do what you tell it to do.
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┌────────────────────────┐
│ Program Requirements │
└────────────────────────┘
Komix Inventory System should run on any IBM PC, or 100% compatible PC.
Please note that older model TANDY's could have problems with their video
coloring, but should still run without problems.
I started developing KIS on the now antiquated IBM PC, and am currently
using a Kaypro 286-12 system. This range of computers has insured that all
features should run on ANY machine...naturally the faster your computer's
processor the better performance you will get from KIS.
Minimum Recommended
------- -----------
Free Memory . . . . . . .237K 384K or more
DOS version . . . . . . .MS-DOS 3.x DOS 3.3 or higher
Drives. . . . . . . . . .1 Floppy (720K) Hard drive
Monitor . . . . . . . . .Monochrome CGA,EGA, or VGA
If you seem to be lacking in one of the Minimum requirement areas you
can still try using KIS. I quote MS-DOS 3.x, because that is the oldest DOS
I had to test on. KIS may work with older DOS's. Also XT users can have the
KIS executables in drive A:, and the data files in drive B: to get around
the disk space problem.
As you can see KIS (unlike most other comic book programs) does NOT
need a lot of computer hardware. The above minimum list will allow you to
enter your data, run reports (to screen), and use all other program
features. The better your hardware though, the more functionality you can
get out of KIS.
The addition of a printer to your system will give you a lot more use
from the listings and reports you can generate. It would be nice to carry
your inventory list around at comic book conventions rather than having to
rely solely on your memory.
KIS also supports the use of a Microsoft-compatible mouse. You can use
the mouse to move around menus, data entry fields, and for scrolling through
the help windows.
If you have a disk cache, you can increase the speed of things
considerably. Naturally you will have to have enough free memory to load
both the disk cache and KIS. PLEASE make sure that after you have run KIS
with a disk cache that you force "cached" data to be written back to your
hard drive before you turn off your computer system. If you do not insure
that the "cached" data is written to the disk, you may lose critical data.
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┌─────────────────┐
│ Program Files │
└─────────────────┘
The following list and descriptions below will tell you what minimum
files you will need to run Komix Inventory System. These files MUST be
placed in the same directory.
KOMIXPRG.EXE ~ The main program. This is what you load to
use KIS.
KOMIXPRG.OVR ~ Additional .EXE program information.
KOMIXPRG.DAT ~ On-line help database file.
KOMIXPRG.XDX ~ On-line help database file.
KOMIXPRG.NDX ~ On-line help database file.
KOMIXPRG.DST ~ On-line help database file.
KOMIXPRG.IDX ~ On-line help database file.
MST_AUTH.KMX ~ Used by KIS for data entry/report purposes.
The following files are usually distributed with KIS, but are not
normally essential to program operation. They can be useful though.
KISCONV3.EXE ~ This file is needed if you are currently
using a version of KIS that is below v3.xx.
See the upgrade chapter for more information.
KOMIXPRG.DOC ~ You are here.
PRINTDOX.BAT ~ A batch file that asks if you would like to
print the .DOC file out to the printer.
ORDERFRM.KMX ~ This little form can be printed out. It
contains all the necessary information to
order/or upgrade your copy of KIS.
The following files are sent ONLY to registered users of KIS. BBS
SysOps: if you are placing KIS in your library of files, please make sure
these files ARE NOT included.
REGISTER.KMX ~ This file contains registration information,
and also determines whether or not KIS will
run normally, or in demonstration mode.
BITMASK.EXE ~ Handy program for registered users, who are
on the (GEIS) computer network. Used for
upgrade purposes.
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┌────────────────┐
│ Installation │
└────────────────┘
SINGLE FLOPPY USERS
-------------------
You need to copy the "essential" files listed in the previous chapter
onto a blank disk. Once you have copied these files over you need to create
a sub-directory on the disk. Use DOS's MKDIR command to do this; i.e.
MKDIR komix. Your data files will be written into this sub-directory.
Please note that KIS runs at its worst on single floppy systems.
Single drive systems limit program speed, and the amount of records you
can store. Using a 360K floppy system you would be able to store about 1000
comics, while a 1.44Meg floppy user could get about 8000 comics on their
disk.
Older users of KIS (using a 360K) floppy system will most likely be
UNABLE to run the conversion program KISCONV3.EXE. If you have a large
database already entered, and can not use the conversion program, please
contact me and we will be more than happy to upgrade your database for free.
DUAL FLOPPY USERS
-----------------
You need to copy the "essential" files listed in the previous chapter
onto a blank disk. Next you will need to have a blank disk for use in drive
B. Drive B will be your data drive, and you will need to create a
sub-directory on the data disk. Use DOS's MKDIR command to do this; i.e.
MKDIR komix. Your data files will be written into this sub-directory.
Please note that KIS runs OK on a dual floppy systems, but a hard drive
is the best setup. Dual drive systems still limit program speed, and the
amount of records you can store. Using a 360K floppy system you would be
able to store about 3000 comics on you data disk, while a 1.44Meg floppy
user could get about 12000 comics on their disk.
Older users of KIS (using a dual 360K) floppy system should be able to
run the conversion program KISCONV3.EXE, assuming their data disk is less
than half full. If you have a large database already entered, and can not
use the conversion program, please contact me and we will arrange to get
your files upgraded.
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HARD DRIVE USERS
----------------
You can keep all the "essential" program files on one of your floppy
drives, or you can place them on the hard drive for faster access.
If you are placing the "essential" files on your hard drive you will
need to copy the "essential" files listed in the previous chapter into a
sub-directory. Next you will need to create another sub-directory for you
data files. Use DOS's MKDIR command to do this; i.e. MKDIR c:\komix. Your
data files will be written into this sub-directory.
Hard drive users will be able to access their data, generate reports,
and perform searches several times faster than when using a floppy drive
system. The addition of a disk cache can also speed up hard drive access.
With a hard drive you are virtually unlimited (depending on your drive
size) with the amount of comics you can store.
ALL USERS
---------
Once you have finished setting up your program disk, and data
directories you are ready to run Komix Inventory System.
COMMAND LINE OPTIONS
--------------------
Registered users (and those who ask nicely) will be given a list of
command-line parameters you can use when running KOMIXPRG.EXE. There are
command-line parameters to skip the opening screens, and to have KIS
automatically load your database files. These are nice and handy, and can
save you quite a bit of time.
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┌──────────────────────────┐
│ Start-Up/Configuration │
└──────────────────────────┘
The very first thing KIS does is show the credits screen and then
prompt you for the KOMIX directory. Please make sure you have already
created your data directory. See the "Installation" chapter for more
information.
You will see a small screen and a list of directories at the bottom of
the screen. If your personal data directory is not included in the list
then you need to scroll down the list and choose "Add/Create new data path".
Once you have selected this, you will be prompted to enter your data
drive/path. The default path is "c:\komix", but you may enter any valid
drive/path. A few examples of possible data directories are:
"e:\bjs\database\komix", "a:\komix", or "e:\dbase\bjs\comics\data".
If this is the VERY FIRST time you are running KIS then you will be
asked to verify a few questions. You will be asked, "Do you want to create
a data disk?". This function will create skeleton files in your data
directory. Once this function is done, you will be sent to the main menu.
KIS starts out with all program parameters preconfigured. You may
want to select the "Printer/Configuration" option and further customize
program features to your liking.
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┌─────────────────────┐
│ Program Functions │
└─────────────────────┘
The main menu will be displayed as a floating window on your screen,
and you may use the cursor keys, your mouse, or spacebar to move the
highlight bar up and down the list of choices. You may also use the first
letter of every choice to select the function, versus scrolling the
highlight cursor around the menu list.
ADD NEW ISSUES: This function is used to add new issues to a previously
created title, or to create a new title. This is a batch entry process
and will keep recording data until you tell it to stop, so feel free to
enter entire boxes of comics at a time in order to minimize repetitive
steps. Once pressed you
will first be prompted for the title name you want to create/or add to.
The title name input screen will resemble the display below:
[----------------------------------------------------]
[ TITLE NAME INPUT ]
[----------------------------------------------------]
[ ]
[ (F 2) = LAST TITLE YOU ENTERED GOES HERE ]
[ (F 3) = GREATEST BATMAN STORIES EVER TOLD ]
[ (F 4) = GREATEST JOKER STORIES EVER TOLD ]
[ (F 5) = GREATEST SUPERMAN STORIES EVER TOLD ]
[ (F 6) = GREEN ARROW ]
[ (F 7) = GREEN ARROW: THE LONG BOW HUNTERS ]
[ (F 8) = GREEN LANTERN (2ND SERIES; #1 TO #205) ]
[ (F 9) = GREEN LANTERN (3RD SERIES; #1 TO ...) ]
[ (F10) = GREEN LANTERN CORPS (#206 TO #224) ]
[ ]
[ TITLE: GR_ ]
[----------------------------------------------------]
TITLE ENTRY: As you type the title name character by character the
shortcut list (F2 through F10, Control-A (^A) to Control-D (^D)) will flash
the closest match to what you have typed so far, and also the next
following titles in alphabetical order.
NEW TITLE: If you are adding this title for the very first time then
just enter the full name of the title and press <enter> and the new title
name will be added to the database list. After you have entered your first
issue in the new title you will be prompted to enter a title description.
Title descriptions can be up to 6 lines long, and allow you to list
publisher information, related books, book format, and other desired
information.
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OLD TITLE: Keep typing the title name in letter by letter, until you
see the title name you desire, and then press the function key that
corresponds to the shortcut list.
FOR EXAMPLE: In the display above I have typed in GR and the shortlist
has popped up displaying my database list from GR on. Now to add an issue
to GREEN LANTERN (2ND SERIES) I just have to press (F8) and it is chosen.
With this shortcut method you can access almost any title within 3-6
keystrokes, versus typing in the entire title name time after time. A
excellent time saver!
F2 KEY: The (F2) shortcut key pops up on the display when you are
entering several different issues at one sitting. What ever the last title
was that you added/entered will be displayed in the (F2) location. This
is great for when you are entering 100 issues of your favorite GREEN
LANTERN title into the database
in a single setting.
UNIQUE TITLE NAMES: It is recommended to make your title names as
unique as possible. In this way you can distinguish between similar
titles. You have 40 letters, characters, or numbers to spell your
title name, so be creative. Below is an example listing of several ways
to make title names unique and
descriptive:
ALIENS: EARTH WARS (4 ISSUE MINI-SERIES)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, THE
BATMAN
BATMAN ANNUAL
BATMAN SPECIAL
BATMAN: ARCHIVES (HARDCOVER; REPRINTS)
GREEN LANTERN (GOLDEN AGE ~ #1 TO #38)
GREEN LANTERN (SILVER AGE ~ #1 TO #205)
GREEN LANTERN (MODERN AGE ~ #1 TO ...)
GREEN LANTERN CORPS (#206 TO #224)
HARD BOILED (DARK HORSE ~ 4 ISSUE MINI)
IRON MAN: CRASH (EPIC GRAPHIC NOVEL)
SUPERMAN (1ST SERIES)
SUPERMAN (2ND SERIES)
SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN (2ND SERIES)
X-MEN, THE UNCANNY
ISSUE DATA: Now that you have entered the title name in you are ready
to describe the issue information. Just follow the field descriptions,
and prompts when entering data. Below are a list of editing keys that can
make life easier:
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EDITING KEYS
------------
CURSOR KEYS: Use your UP,DOWN,LEFT, & RIGHT cursor keys to move around
the fields. You may also use a mouse to move around the display if you have
one--the Left mouse button functions as the <Enter> key, and the Right mouse
button functions as the <Esc> key.
TAB: This keys functions like the CURSOR RIGHT key.
SHIFT TAB: This keys functions like the CURSOR LEFT key.
ESC/MOUSE-RIGHT-BUTTON: This key allows you to abort the editing
feature. Aborting out of the input screen erases only the data you had
been entering, not all the previous data you had entered.
ALT-D: Pressing this key clears out the current field you are in.
This is easier than backspacing through a large field.
HOME: This key takes you to the leftmost location of the
field you are currently in.
F1: Pressing this key brings up various help windows giving brief
information about the field your cursor is located in.
F9: This key allows you to paste the last data screen you entered.
You can use this if you are entering several issues that are similar, but
you need to change some of the data fields. If you are entering multiple
issues that are identical except for the issue number you should use the
COPY TO/END NUMBER field.
F10: Accepts the data you have entered, and prepares it for further
processing. When F10 is pressed it also checks the fields for valid
data. It will not let you accept the data unless you have filled in
information for the following fields:
Issue Condition,
Issue Cost,
Issue Value,
Issue Quantity.
You will then be prompted again, to visually verify the above data you
entered, and then providing you accepted the data, it will be processed.
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VALID DATA RANGES:
TYPE = 7 characters maximum
ISSUE# = ranges from 0 - 9999
TO = ranges from (Issue # +1) to 9999
N/MINT VALUE = ranges from $0.00 to $99999.99
COST = ranges from $0.00 to $99999.99
VALUE = ranges from $0.00 to $99999.99
CONDITION = ranges from CL(coverless) to MNT(mint)
QUANTITY = ranges from 1 - 255
COMMENTS = 60 characters in length
WRITER - INKER2 = use <F4> key to pop-up listing
TYPE: is limited to seven letters,and is intended for ANNUALs,
SPECIALs, BOOKs, SECTIONs, SPRING, WINTER, 1ST PRT, etc. This allows you to
keep the annuals, etc under the same title name, instead of having to create
IRON MAN, and IRON MAN ANNUALS separately. If you are just entering regular
issues then leave this area empty (by pressing <ENTER/RETURN> at the
prompt).
ISSUE: is pretty obvious. With an upper limit of 9999, I doubt any
comic will pass the 10000 mark in my lifetime.
TO: is for entering a series of books in one setting. You can enter
"1" in the ISSUE field, and place "75" in the TO field. This will
automatically enter issues 1,2,3,4...74,75 at the same time. They will be
exactly alike except for the issue_number field. Great for entering in an
entire title all at once.
CONDITION: has a range from MINT (1) to COVERLESS (14). You may
choose to grade your comics by several methods, and this large
selection of conditions should cover all possibilities. You can press the
<F4> key to pop-up a list of available conditions. Below is a list of
available grading conditions:
(1) MNT : MINT (8) VG : VERY GOOD
(2) NM : NEAR MINT (9) GD+ : GOOD+
(3) VF+ : VERY FINE+ (10) GD : GOOD
(4) VF : VERY FINE (11) FA+ : FAIR+
(5) FN+ : FINE+ (12) FA : FAIR
(6) FN : FINE (13) PR : POOR
(7) VG+ : VERY GOOD+ (14) CL : COVERLESS
NEAR MINT VALUE: is a time saving entry field. Enter the current
N/MINT value from your current price guide in this field, and KIS will
automatically compute the VALUE field for you based on the CONDITION you
entered for the comic. No more calculators needed to figure values!
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COST: is what you paid for the comic. Some people include the tax
into their cost calculations, but this is strictly up to you.
VALUE: is up to your preference of pricing. I follow OVERSTREET's
rules for guiding, and it is the basis of my grading system. I use the
OVERSTREET, and other guides for the basis of my prices.
QUANTITY: lets you keep track of your multiple copies, and saves on
disk space by placing multiple copies of the same condition book in one data
record versus multiple data records.
COMMENTS: put anything you can fit in the 60 character space in
this area, use it to distinguish between GREEN ARROW-LONGBOW HUNTERS #1 1st
prints, and #1 2nd prints. Keep track of Spiderman and Batman appearances,
crossovers, origins, etc. Use this space, because KIS will use 60 bytes of
disk space, whether you leave it blank or fill it up. I personally label
practically every issue, this lets me look back at AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and
see when McFarlane stopped doing issues, or when Venom was killed.
EDIT ISSUE/TITLE INFORMATION: This can be used to update a title's
information. You might want to change your prices on BATMAN after the
OVERSTREET ANNUAL came out, this way you would know approximately what your
entire collection is worth. Use your cursor keys/mouse to move around
within the editing areas.
You can also delete an issue if you remove it from your collection,
change any of the issues information (type,issue#,value,etc). And you can
delete the ENTIRE TITLE--if you happen to sell/trade it. Be careful with
the editing functions, because once you RESAVE the information to disk it
is permanent.
With v3.24 the editing menu has been expanded to allow are larger display of
the issue information, and the new Update function. The update function
will allow you to update large amounts of data with single entries. This is
great for updating entire titles after the new comic books price guides come
out.
The Update function consists of four separate choices: Values, Comments,
Creators, and Load Scripts. All four options allow you to confirm each
update, or you can let the program update your issues automatically.
(1) Values: This update function allows you to update an issue range of
NMINT values. You are asked the starting and ending issue number, the NMINT
value, and then those issues are updated.
(2) Comments: This function allows you to update a range of comments.
After selecting the issue range the program will update the comment fields.
If a comment already exists for that issue you will be prompted to either
Replace, Append, or Ignore the new comment data. Replace and Ignore are
obvious, but Append is a little different. Append will add the new comments
to the end of the current comments. Any comments that run past the end of
the field will be truncated.
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(3) Creators: This allows you to update the creator/author fields. After
selecting the range you will then select the author field and then the
author. Author fields are automatically replaced, unless you otherwise
specify manual confirmation.
(4) Load Scripts: The new and powerful feature of KIS. This function
allows you to access the KOMIXGUIDE update files. These files consist of a
computerized update information. The update files will be able to update
NMINT values, creator fields, and comments all at the same time! The first
prompt you get when selecting this option is the drive/path of the update
script files. Enter the full drive and path, for example:
"c:\komix\update", "a:", "f:\komixprg\upd_0991". Once you have correctly
enter the path a scrollable selection window will pop-up. Select the
appropriate title and then choose either automatic update or manual
confirmation. Contact me for more details on obtaining KOMIXGUIDE update
files.
INDIVIDUAL TITLE LISTING: This allows you to list a SINGLE title to
screen, disk or printer, uses the same guidelines as multiple
listing--read below.
LIST MULTIPLE TITLES: This allows you to list a MULTIPLE titles to
screen, disk or printer. Your first option for listing is which title, or
which range of title names your want listed.
You will be prompted for your starting title name, such as ACTION COMICS,
and then you will be prompted for the ending title name, such as X-MEN.
Next you are asked for Title listing parameters, this refers to your title
in it's whole(all the issue information added together). You are asked
to enter a LOW total value, and then a HIGH total value. You can do this
to list out your cheap titles by entering $0.00 and then $5.00, thus
allowing listing of titles with $0 - $5 of total value. You then enter LOW
and HIGH numbers for total count. For Example use this to printout
titles with only 1 issue, by entering 0 and 1 respectively.
Next you are asked if you want to also list out issue information. If you
JUST SAY NO, then your listing will consist of the following:
Title Name Title Cost Title Value Title Count
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
ACTION COMICS 100.00 115.20 112
BATMAN 750.75 2302.50 302
GREEN LANTERN (SILVER AGE) 1023.25 2435.70 295
IRON MAN 9.55 22.34 10
If your choice was Yes for issue listing then your next prompt will ask
for your issue listing parameters, this let's you single out LOWS and HIGHS
for Issue#s, Conditions, Quantities, Costs and Values. Basically you can
build any type of print out you want just by selecting parameters.
NOTE: if you just want to list everything without parameters, then just
press <ENTER> at all the title and issue parameter prompts, and everything
will be included in your listings.
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Your next choice if your selected ISSUE LISTING, is whether or not you want
[F]ull listings, or [S]hort listings.
For example, FULL listings could look like this:
GROO THE WANDERER, SERGIO ARAGONES
1 $2.00/ $12.00 NM(x5) great humor
2 $2.00/ $6.00 NM
3 $2.00/ $6.00 NM
50 $1.00/ $1.50 NM double size
60 $1.00/ $1.50 NM
61 $1.00/ $1.50 NM
62 $1.00/ $1.50 NM
63 $1.00/ $1.50 NM really good issue
A Short listing of the same title would look like this:
GROO THE WANDERER, SERGIO ARAGONES
1 $2.00/ $12.00 NM(x5) great humor
2-3 $2.00/ $6.00 NM
50 $1.00/ $1.50 NM double size
60-62 $1.00/ $1.50 NM
63 $1.00/ $1.50 NM really good issue
If you choose SHORT listings then your next question is if you want to
[M]atch comments, or [I]gnore comments when listing a Short listing with
comment matching would look like the above example, while a Short listing
with comments being Ignored, would look like this:
GROO THE WANDERER, SERGIO ARAGONES
1 $2.00/ $12.00 NM(x5)
2-3 $2.00/ $6.00 NM
50 $1.00/ $1.50 NM
60-62 $1.00/ $1.50 NM
63 $1.00/ $1.50 NM
All comments are stripped off, and this allows even more condensing of
your output--use which ever method makes your happy, I like Short with
Comment matching.
Next you are asked whether or not you want to list AUTHOR information.
If you select NO, then any data you have entered in the creators' fields
will not be listed. Naturally selecting YES will output creator information
on your reports.
Your FINAL listing option is whether you want your output to Screen, Disk
or Printer. If you choose Printer, make sure your printer is ready, KIS
will not start printing until your printer is ready.
NOTE: see printer parameters for more possible listing options.
RESPELL TITLE NAME: This lets you respell a title name, in case your
made a mistake and didn't catch it, or a title changes its name. For
example, I had to change my GREEN LANTERN to GREEN LANTERN (SILVER AGE) so
that my new title GREEN LANTERN (MODERN AGE) would fit better in sorting
process. KIS will not allow you
to respell the name to a title that already exists.
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MISSING ISSUES REPORT: This lets you run a missing-issues report.
This report generator is not perfect due to the wide variety of comic
book possibilities out there. But it will cover most of the mainstream
comic titles. First off it will ask for the title you want to run the
report on.
Next it will ask for your starting issue number; if you are checking
DETECTIVE COMICS and only want to list missing issues from 500 and up
then you can do that with the second option. Third it asks for the
highest issue number; this is where you want to stop listing at. If your
last DETECTIVE you bought was issue 593, but the most recent issue
published was 623, then 623 is the number you would enter here. If you
have all the recent issues then just press enter at the prompt and
a 0 will appear,and the program will not list any further than the most
recent issue.
Your next parameter is the minimum acceptable grade; this is the lowest
condition you will accept. If you are looking for comics in FINE or
better condition then enter FINE here. If you already have a lower grade
comic in the title, an * will appear next to the report number. Options
for printing to screen or printer are your last options. Below is an
example listing from my database:
DETECTIVE COMICS
FN = minimum condition * = lower grade copy in inventory
275 276* 277 278 279 280 281 282
283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290
381 382 383 384* 385 386 388 389
406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413
455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462
463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470
564 565 567 568 569 624 & up
DATABASE STATISTICS: This lets you see some statistics about your
database, an example display might look like the following:
[---------------------------------------------]
[ DATABASE STATISTICS ]
[---------------------------------------------]
[ ]
[ Total value of database = $20445.08 ]
[ Total cost of database = $6969.69 ]
[ ]
[ Total number of titles = 464 ]
[ Total number of issues = 4864 ]
[ ]
[ Average value per issue = $4.20 ]
[ Average cost per issue = $1.43 ]
[ ]
[ Investment Change = + 193.34% ]
[ Total Net Profit = + $13475.39 ]
[---------------------------------------------]
[ Available disk space = 602355 records ]
[ Free memory available = 420448 ]
[---------------------------------------------]
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This gives you a quick overview of your collection, and also gives you an
approximate amount of free disk space left for KIS usage.
The more titles you have the more disk space that will be used. For example
10 titles with 50 issues in each title would take up more space than 5
titles with 100 issues each. Check this area frequently, if you are running
low on disk space, start another data disk, or clear out some space on your
disk drive.
CHANGE PASSWORD: This allows you to change your password, or disable
the password. The diagram below shows approximately what the screen will
look like:
[--------------------------------------------------]
[ Change Password ]
[--------------------------------------------------]
[ ]
[ Old Password = *OFF* ]
[ ]
[ New Password = ____________________ ]
[ ]
[--------------------------------------------------]
[ Enter "*OFF*" to disable password function ]
[--------------------------------------------------]
OWNERSHIP INFORMATION: This shows registration info, which if you are
a registered number will have your name and serial number. It also shows
the version number, and when it was completed. Registration information is
included, and you are asked if you would like to print out the
"Registration/Upgrade" form--this form matches the order form contained in
ORDERFRM.KMX. Below is an example display:
[--------------------------------------------------------]
[ REGISTRATION SCREEN ]
[--------------------------------------------------------]
[ ]
[ COMPILE DATE: 01/21/1992 ]
[ ]
[ PROGRAMMED BY: Brian J. Stewart ]
[ (GEIS) Network ID# AKABS ]
[ ]
[ REGISTRATION: $19.95 (U.S. Funds Only) ]
[ ]
[ REGISTERED OWNER: Sir M. Stewart ~ Groo fan ]
[ ADDRESS: 210 Blue Ridge Extension ]
[ CITY/STATE: Grandview, Missouri 64030 ]
[ SERIAL NUMBER: 10000a01f07c6 ]
[ ]
[--------------------------------------------------------]
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PRINTER/OPTIONS SETUP: The below screen will pop up for editing:
[--------------------------------------------------------------------]
[ Komix Inventory System : Printer & Setup Options ]
[--------------------------------------------------------------------]
[ ]
[ Timestamp Message....."%%%% Brian Stewart = (816) 941-4233 %%%%" ]
[ ]
[ Printer Header Code......14 [---Condition Percentages(%)---] ]
[ [ ] ]
[ Printer Paper Width......132 [ MNT...105.00 VG.... 30.00 ] ]
[ [ NM....100.00 GD+... 20.00 ] ]
[ Printer Page Length......64 [ VF+... 75.00 GD.... 15.00 ] ]
[ [ VF.... 75.00 FA+... 12.50 ] ]
[ Duplicate Issue Costs....A [ FN+... 55.00 FA.... 10.00 ] ]
[ [ FN.... 50.00 PR.... 5.00 ] ]
[ Issue Totals Printed.....N [ VG+... 35.00 CL.... 2.50 ] ]
[ [ ] ]
[ [------------------------------] ]
[ ]
[--------------------------------------------------------------------]
[ Cursor Keys for movement, Press [F10] when finished ]
[--------------------------------------------------------------------]
TIMESTAMP MESSAGE: This is your TIMESTAMP line. This line if you
choose to have one, will be printed out with your special printer header
code you defined earlier, and will include the current date and current time
that the listing was printed... you may just hit <ENTER> and a blank line
will be printed only. An example timestamp line (mine) looks like the
following (imagine the 1st line is in expanded print):
%%%% B r i a n S t e w a r t = ( 8 1 6 ) 9 4 1 - 4 2 3 3 %%%%
PRINTED ~ 12:35:10 p.m. Friday February 14, 1992 ~ KIS v3.24
PRINTER HEADER CONTROL CODE: This allows you to set a few more
options. The first prompt is for you to enter YOUR printer's EXPANDED
control code, most printers use (14). This will highlight your listings
and make it easier to see where a title starts and ends. If you want to use
other printer modes, such as bold facing, or underlining, put your favorite
control code in. **NOTE: if you don't want any type of special printing then
enter 0, and everything will print out in one font. ***
PRINTER PAPER WIDTH: This option asks if you have an 80 or 132 column
printer. If your printer is antique (like mine) and you have to set your
dipswitches to obtain condensed 132-column output, then set your printer
options up before running any reports.
PRINTER PAGE LENGTH: This option asks for your printer page length
(DEFAULT=66) which allows KIS to pagefeed at your printer paper breaks,
which will allow you to tear apart your listings and place them in a
notebook for easy reference. Choose whatever page length you prefer up to
255 lines per page. Laserjet, and inkjet users should set page length at
(Page length -1). If you printer defaults to 60 lines (most laserjets), set
your page length to 59 to prevent blank pages from being inserted between
every formfeed. Laserjet users should as choose a fixed font instead of a
proportional fonts, otherwise nothing will physically line-up on the output.
Courier 10/12cpi (80 column), and Lineprinter 16.67 (132 column) are both
excellent fonts to use with laserjets.
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DUPLICATE ISSUE COSTS: This option specifies whether you want
duplicate issues to be (A)veraged in the value field, or listed
(S)eparately. This means that if you have 3 copies of GREEN LANTERN(3RD) #1,
and bought one copy for $1.00, another for $2.00, and the third for $5.00
then the following would occur:
If AVERAGED then you would only have 1 record listing as follows:
GREEN LANTERN (3RD)
1 $2.67/ $12.00 NM(x3) beginning of new series
While SEPARATE would have 3 records as follows:
GREEN LANTERN (3RD)
1 $1.00/ $12.00 NM beginning of new series
1 $2.00/ $12.00 NM beginning of new series
1 $5.00/ $12.00 NM beginning of new series
Use the (A)verage or (S)eperate option in which ever way you prefer. Some
people like to know each and every issue's cost, while collectors like me
would rather just have an average of what I have paid for duplicate
issues--it also makes your printouts shorter.
ISSUE TOTALS PRINTED: This option asks if you want to individually
list TOTAL VALUE, and TOTAL COUNT after each title. This lets you choose
whether or not your want this added information. In my case I turn them
off--when I run a full listing of all my comics, those extra total lines
would add up to over 13 pages by themselves!! If you want the ability to
see individual titles' totals then leave this option on. If you are
environmentally aware like me, then you will want to save on paper waste,
and if you are not environmentally aware then this function will make your
big printouts easier to carry. :)
CONDITION PERCENTAGES: This area is for defining your own personal
guidelines for the comic book grades. If you want you can define MINT as
125% of N/MINT prices to show that MINT books are truly rare. The default
settings can be changed to any value (within reason) you want. This lets
you personalize your book prices. I personally set my MINT=115%, and my
VERY GOOD+ = 38.50%, and I leave the rest set to default. Choose whichever
values you want to customize the feel of the system.
GRAPH ISSUES: This fancy (almost silly) function will allow you to
graphically display a title to the screen. It provides a nice visual
display that you can compare to the Missing issues report.
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┌───────────────────────┐
│ On-Line Help System │
└───────────────────────┘
Starting with Komix Inventory System v3.xx there is a new and radically
improved help system available to the user.
Users can now press <F1> at virtually any location within KIS to obtain
a pop-up help screen. Once the help screen has popped up you can user your
cursor keys/mouse to scroll the text windows. The use of the CONTROL + T,
B, S, P and TAB keys will allow you to get additional user out of the help
screens. The <RIGHT-MOUSE-BUTTON> functions as an <ESC> key, and the <LEFT-
MOUSE-BUTTON> functions as an <Enter> key.
Control-T (^T) will bring up the help system topic list. With the topic
list you can search for specific help screens.
Control-B (^B) will take you back to the last help screen you were at (this
session). So if you selected another screen from the topic lists, (^B)
would take you back the previous help screen you were on.
Control-S (^S) allows you to search for the first occurrence of a specific
phrase. With this you can look for a specific word or group of words,
instead of by topic.
Control-P (^P) allows you to print the current help screen to the printer.
The <TAB> key allows you to switch you cursor to the related topics window.
The related topics window will appear at the bottom of the screen, if they
exist. You can then move your cursor around, and highlight the related
topic. Pressing <Enter> will switch you to the new help screen.
Pressing <ESC> takes you out of the help system, and allows you to continue
using the program.
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┌───────────────────────────────┐
│ Upgrading from version 2.xx │
└───────────────────────────────┘
If your current version of KIS is v1.xx then I am afraid you are out of
luck. Unfortunately I have lost the source code, and conversion program
that converts files from v1.xx to v2.xx. You will just have to make a full
print out of your database and start reentering the issues with the new
version. Sorry :(
If your current version of KIS is v2.xx then you will need to run the
conversion program "KISCONV3.EXE" to upgrade your data files to the new
standard. The conversion program is normally only sent to registered users,
but may be obtained from me if you ask nicely.
Before running the upgrade/conversion program PLEASE backup you data
files! This is an important safety precaution just in case something goes
wrong in the conversion process.
Once you have started the conversion program you will be asked for the
drive/data path of your current files. After that you will be reminded to
backup you files before proceeding. The program will convert your titles
one by one until they are completely upgraded to the new format.
Once you have played around with the new updated files to ensure they
were properly converted you may delete the following old files: "MAIN.KMX"
and "TITLESV2.KMX".
If you do have troubles converting your files, such as not having
enough free disk space to do the conversion, just let me know. I will be
more than happy to upgrade your older format files for free.
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┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Registering Komix Inventory System │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
You can print out the file labeled ORDERFRM.KMX, which will list a
detailed order form with order/updating instructions or you can refer to the
information below:
Send $19.95,
$10 (if you send a 5.25/3.5" disk with return mailer and postage),
check or money order in US FUNDS to:
Brian Stewart ~ Komix Inventory
12801 Locust Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1314
I will send you the newest version and documentation, and you will also be
added to my database of registered users. Registered users can obtain
updates for $4.50, or $2.50(if you send 5.25/3.5" disk with return mailer
and postage).
(GEIS) GEnie USERS: You may contact me via my GEnie account (AKABS) and we
will arrange updates, and product support via the BITMASK transfer protocol.
Other methods of payment: If you have a fear of sending money to support
the shareware concept you may contact me to arrange for a trade. I am
always looking for golden age GREEN LANTERNs, BATMANs, and SHOWCASEs, I
would be more than happy to trade comics in exchange for sending you a
registered version of Komix Inventory System. :)
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┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ Demonstration/Evaluation Copy │
└─────────────────────────────────┘
Unlike other software authors who implement severe limited use,
software copy protection, passwords, or the elimination of major program
functions; my demonstration version is a complete and working copy except
for one feature.
That feature consists of those nasty opening messages regarding this
being a demonstration version, and annoying flashing messages stating that
this is 'DEMONSTRATION VERSION'. Also delays have been added to force
certain information screens to stay displayed longer in the demonstration
mode.
With the shareware concept you can enter data, edit, and play with
KOMIX INVENTORY SYSTEM to see how you like the feel of the system. And when
you finally get around to registering for a legal copy, you won't have to
re-enter your data, because it is already there in the proper formats.
I would greatly appreciate it if you passed along a ZIPed, or ARCed
file consisting of the DEMO version, and DOCUMENTATION to your local
bulletin board so that other collectors can get a chance to use this
software program. PLEASE do not upload your registered copy to other people;
I have spent a lot of time developing this software, and have intentionally
kept the price cheap so that everyone could afford their own registered
copies w/documentation.
If I do happen across a copy of KIS on a bulletin board that is a
registered version, that registered owner will lose their registration
status for upgrades. They will have to RE-register at the full price.
Sorry for this inconvenience...to insure that you do not give out your
registered copy, MAKE SURE that the file REGISTER.KMX is NOT in the ZIPed
or ARCed files you upload.
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┌────────────────┐
│ User Support │
└────────────────┘
I am available during reasonable hours to help users with questions or
problems your might have. Naturally if you are a registered user I will be
"more" available for you. I do not discriminate against people who have not
registered, but at $19.95 KIS is probably THE most affordable comic book
database program on the market. If computer users continue to ignore the
shareware concept of software marketing, you the end user will suffer in the
end. Shareware is the only thing keeping software prices down, and forcing
commercial applications to continually match or beat shareware performances.
How do you get support? Simply by contacting me various methods, you
can reach me in the following ways:
(A) You can pick up the phone and call me. Reasonable hours are
8am to 11pm, but calling me on the weekends will probably work the
best. I do have an answering machine, but do not expect me to
return every call, I will do my best though. I just don't have an
unlimited amount of money to spend on long-distance calls. Just
try back again at a later time, and you will probably reach me.
My current phone number can be found on the title page of this
documentation file.
(B) Contact me on the (GEIS) GEnie computer network. You can
receive me anytime at the E-mail address of AKABS. Contacting me
through (GEIS) will be the quickest and easiest way for me to
support you.
(C) Finally you can contact me via writing. Describe your
problem, or question as clearly as possible. Also if you can
include a screen print, or print out of the problem it will make
it easier for me to determine the cause. My mailing address is
can be found on the title page of this documentation file.
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┌────────────────────────┐
│ Non-IBM users of KIS │
└────────────────────────┘
Believe it or not I have quite a few users who are not even using IBM
compatible computers! If you are one of these proud users, please let me
know. I will try to support you as much as possible.
If you are having trouble running certain functions, or seem to be
encountering bugs while running PC-emulation software let me know. If
possible I will find a way to fix the problem so that you can get full use
of Komix Inventory System functions.
Please send me your machine specifications, and a list of the hardware
or software emulators you are using to run Komix Inventory System. I would
like to be able to provide a list in a future version of this documentation.
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┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ Protecting your data files │
└──────────────────────────────┘
If you are smart, and you are since you're reading this documentation
file, you will want to protect your data files. You should backup your
komix database for your own health. I use PKZIP to backup my files--it
compresses my files by almost 73% into one manageable file.
If you don't backup regularly and your hard drive crashes, or your
floppy disk accidentally falls onto a kitchen knife 37 times, then you may
have to reenter all 5 billion of your comics again. I am sure you
wouldn't want to reenter your entire comic book collection again.
I have setup a batch file to do my backup procedures, and I recommend
you do so also. It ZIPs and transfers my data to a floppy disk for safe
storage. The PKZIP layout usually is as follows:
PKZIP -u [drive]:\komix\*.* a:\kis_data.zip
I have used PKZIP without any problems, and strongly recommend it, or
similar archivers for backing up your database. If you do have a hard disk
failure, or accidentally delete your data files you will at least be able to
restore your last backup. This is a much better option versus having to
reenter your entire database again.
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┌────────────────────┐
│ Revision History │
└────────────────────┘
A complete, detailed list of revisions is available for those sadistic
enough to desire it. I figure a short history will be okay since the entire
revision history takes up about 40,000 bytes.
Version Official Release Date Comments
------- --------------------- --------
1.00 November 12th, 1986 originally developed on Commodore 64
1.24 April 1st, 1987
1.30 April 12th, 1989 ported over to the IBM PC.
1.40 June 18th, 1989
1.75 January 9th, 1990
2.00 July 30th, 1990 new database format
2.03 Sept 5th, 1990
2.25 November 2nd, 1990
2.25g December 9th, 1990
2.40 January 18th, 1991
3.24 December 28th, 1991 official upgrade from v2.40
new database format
3.28 February 3rd, 1992 intermediate release with cosmetic
changes, a new improved AUTHOR entry
window, and updated HELP files.
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┌──────────────────────────┐
│ Future versions of KIS │
└──────────────────────────┘
Given the proper amount of free time, and a continued flow of
registration money (hint, hint) I will continue to upgrade and improve Komix
Inventory System. Below is a small list of things I hope to have added to
KIS in the near, or not-so-near future:
A simple, yet super indexing routine to find any bit of
information contained in the database.
Built in backup options to make protecting your data files easier.
A whole slew of new reports! I have already planned out 30+ new
report formats that will give you all kinds of weird statistics on
your comics.
A new database format (yes, again) that will provide faster access
(I am also want faster access), use less disk space, and hold more
detailed information.
A report generation module that would allow users to build a set
of their own custom reports. This would allow users to pick what
data they wanted, and exactly where they want it to be placed on
the output.
Extended printer support. Currently printer support is low, but I
hope to add options in the future that will allow users to send
printer control codes. This will be great for laserjet users, etc
which will make it easier to select duplexing modes, and fonts
versus the current method of having to manual configure your
printer.
Audit reports that would save information on deleted
issues/titles, etc. These would allow you to keep a long-range
statistical overview of your collection.
Optional support for EGA/VGA users that would allow them to choose
43/50 line display modes.
many, many more...
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┌───────────┐
│ Help Me │
└───────────┘
If you are having troubles with any program functions, or have found
bugs, please contact me so that I can locate and fix any problems.
Also if you have ideas for functions, ideas for making things look
better both on the screen and on print outs--please let me know, I will
gladly send you a update for any ideas, or functions that I incorporate into
future versions.
Help me with documentation. If you find things lacking in this
documentation let me know and I will expand upon this file. Also I will
continue to expand the on-line help files. The bulk of new documentation
will be added to the on-line files versus this documentation file, since it
will be easier to access.
Support me! The registration fee I ask for is very low, and everyone
should be able to register their software. Unless of course, they are just a
bunch of uncaring heartless bastards who would rather pay high commercial
software prices instead of supporting shareware authors like myself. This
money won't make me rich, far from it, but it will help me offset my costs
for mailing and maybe allow me to buy a comic book or two.
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┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Comic Shop/Shareware Distribution │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
I do offer several different distribution programs that allow third-
party vendors to sell Komix Inventory System. There are two basic types of
distribution programs that I currently support.
The first distribution method is via the national software Shareware
houses. You have probably received dozens of shareware catalogs in the
mail, and that is one of the ways I distribute KIS. Shareware companies
that advertise KIS in their catalogs get a vendor specific version. This
special version of KIS adds a advertisement screen at the startup of the
program. The ad tells who the software distributor is and what their
order/catalog information number is. Customers who purchase their version
of KIS through a shareware house receive a 10% discount off their
registration fees. Shareware distributed versions of KIS are NOT registered
versions, they must be registered after you purchase the software from the
catalog company.
The second and most common method of KIS distribution is through your
local comic shop. For you shop owners out their interested in stocking
Komix Inventory System for re-sale will naturally be interested in turning
another buck. Comic shop versions of KIS are setup in the basically the
same fashion as the shareware houses. An advertisement listing your comic
shop, your specialties, address, and owner information will be shown every
time KIS is loaded. Store owners pre-purchase a batch (usually in blocks
of 10) of Komix Inventory programs ready for re-sale. Customers who
purchase their version of KIS through their local comic shops will usually
receive a 30-60% discount off their registration fees. Comic shop owners
please contact me for your very low-cost sales kits, which usually net a 50-
60% profit.
If you have received your copy of KIS through a local comic shop, or
via a Shareware catalog house you need to read the introduction
advertisement for your specific registration fees.
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┌───────────────────────┐
│ Thought for the day │
└───────────────────────┘
"You see the chain I got? I got it honestly."
"You see the clothes I wear? I got it honestly."
"You see the jeep I drive? I got it honestly."
"I work hard, it ain't easy being me."
--- Heavy D.
"Continuing to use unregistered (shareware) software is
not a crime, it is a shame..."
--- Unknown
"Thanks for using Komix Inventory System. Whether or
not you are a registered user, it brings me great
satisfaction to know that people are using MY software."
--- Brian J. Stewart
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