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JP Software
Order Information
4DOS 5.0
4OS2 2.0
4DOS for Windows NT 2.0
[Copyright 1992 - 1993, JP Software Inc., All Rights Reserved.
Published by JP Software Inc., P.O. Box 1470, E. Arlington, MA 02174
USA, (617) 646-3975. 4DOS is a registered trademark and 4OS2, 4OS2/16,
and 4OS2/32 are trademarks of JP Software Inc. OS/2 is a registered
trademark of IBM Corporation. Windows NT is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. Other product and company names are trademarks
of their respective owners.]
This file contains important information you should read before ordering
(page 2), and details on all products sold by JP Software (page 7). To
save paper and time, our order form is included separately in the file
ORDER.FRM. This allows you to view the information in this file on the
screen if you wish, and print only the actual order form.
Please read the order information section on page 2 before placing your
order! That section explains our order and payment policies. If you
don't read over the policies before ordering you may make errors which
delay your order and result in additional costs to you.
The license agreement which governs your use of our products is included
separately in the file LICENSE.DOC (for downloaded copies), or on your
diskette envelope (for purchased copies). Please read it before
ordering. It is written in plain English, and explains your rights and
responsibilities as a user of 4DOS, 4OS2, or 4DOS for Windows NT.
If you live outside the U.S. and Canada you may want to check the list
of international dealers in this file. These dealers can often provide
local service, and may offer faster shipping than we can provide when
mailing packages from the United States.
This file is formatted at 58 lines per page, and contains form feeds and
page footers. It can be viewed with a file viewer such as the 4DOS or
4OS2 internal LIST command, or printed using the command:
copy orderinf.doc prn
Printing it with a program that formats the pages is not likely to work
due to the formatting included in the file.
(11/93-A)
JP Software ORDERINF.DOC page 1
Order Information
-----------------
This section contains ordering details for all JP Software products,
including:
* Satisfaction guarantee * Multi-system licenses
* Order processing and shipping * Ordering from a dealer
* Payment and purchase orders * Government customers
* International orders * Resale and bundling
* Upgrade policies * Dealers outside the U.S.
See the file ORDER.FRM for the forms you need to place your order.
For convenient phone ordering call us between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM
eastern U.S. time at 800-368-8777 (U.S. only; orders only please!) or
617-646-3975, or transmit your order form by fax any time to (617)
646-0904. You can also order via CompuServe (Mail to 75020,244), or the
Internet (mail to 75020.244@compuserve.com). Please include all
information on the order form with your electronic order, preferably in
the same format. Any of the above numbers (other than the 800 order
line) can be used to contact our customer service department.
Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee
We want you to be fully satisfied with the products you buy from us!
All products sold by JP Software come with a 90-day warranty against
physical manufacturing defects in the diskettes or manual. In
addition, if you are not fully satisfied with 4DOS, 4OS2, 4DOS for
Windows NT, or any other JP Software product you may return it at any
time up to 90 days after purchase for a full refund. If you are
dissatisfied with a product not produced by JP Software -- such as
BOOT.SYS or the "Shareware Plus" book -- you may return it for a full
refund if it is in resalable condition, or a 50% refund if not. See
your diskette envelope (or the LICENSE.DOC file if you have a
downloaded copy) for the complete text of our warranty. Please
contact us for a return authorization before returning any product
for a refund.
Order Processing and Shipping
Orders typically require 2 - 3 business days processing time before
shipment, and may take more or less depending on our order backlog.
In the U.S., we generally ship via UPS Ground service or 3-day select
to ensure delivery within 3 days of shipment. Where appropriate, or
when requested, we will ship via U.S. Priority or First Class Mail.
Shipping outside the U.S. is via TNT Mailfast or Air Mail. The
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delivery time for all countries outside the U.S. is generally 1-2
weeks. All delivery times may vary during peak upgrade periods.
Shipping Charges:
To the U.S. and Canada: $6 for first item, $1 for each additional
item. COD (USA only), add $6 for entire order
To all other countries: $12 for the first item, $3 for each
additional item.
If your order includes ONLY disks (e.g. disk only upgrades or utility
disks), and no manuals, you are entitled to reduced shipping: To the
U.S. and Canada, $2 for the first item and $1 for each additional
item; to all other countries, $4 for the first item and $3 for each
additional item.
Payment Terms:
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, checks (MUST be drawn
on a US bank, and in US funds), money orders, purchase orders (see
below for policies), and COD shipments.
We are happy to accept purchase orders from established U.S.
companies and government agencies. Our terms are net 30 days.
Orders under $100 ($200 for international companies) must be
prepaid. Credit references are required if your company has not
previously ordered from us on terms.
4DOS / 4OS2 / 4DOS for Windows NT Upgrade Policy:
The upgrade policies listed here apply to the U.S. versions of 4DOS,
4OS2, and 4DOS for Windows NT as purchased from JP Software. Dealers
outside the U.S. may establish different upgrade policies, check with
your dealer for details. Our products use three-digit version
numbers (e.g. 5.01). Maintenance releases are indicated by a change
in the last digit (e.g. 5.02, 5.03); major upgrades are indicated by
a change in the other digits (e.g. 5.1, 6.0).
You can always purchase both maintenance releases and major upgrades
from JP Software. In addition, when you purchase a single copy of
4DOS, 4OS2, or 4DOS for Windows NT, or a multi-system license for any
of our products, maintenance releases and the next major release
issued after your purchase are downloadable from a variety of
sources. You can then convert the downloaded copy to a fully
registered copy using the BRAND program included in your original
package. Additional major upgrades beyond the first will be
available at a reasonable cost from JP Software.
JP Software ORDERINF.DOC page 3
Multi-System Licenses:
Whether you are a major corporation, a small business, or an
individual with more than one computer, if you plan to use our
products on multiple systems you can save money by ordering a multi-
system license rather than individual copies. (If all you want to do
is use 4DOS, 4OS2, or 4DOS for Windows NT at work and at home you may
not need a second copy; see the license agreement in the LICENSE.DOC
file for details.)
A multi-system license includes a master diskette and one manual.
Additional manuals are $12 each (less for large quantities). Multi-
system licenses may be used at any number of physical sites, and on
networked or stand-alone systems, as long as all support and
distribution are handled through a single location. JP Software also
offers a simple policy which allows you to increase your license size
at a reasonable price as you add new systems.
Our pricing structure covers any number of systems and goes well
beyond what is listed below; you pay only for the number of systems
actually using the product. For larger licenses, a variety of custom
arrangements can be made to meet your specific needs. A signed
license agreement is required when licensing 100 or more systems.
Please contact us if you need more information on 4DOS, 4OS2 or 4DOS
for Windows NT licenses, including prices not shown in the table
below, or multi-system license information on BOOT.SYS.
Multi-System License Schedule
4DOS or 4OS2 4DOS/NT
Systems 4OS2 Alone with 4DOS 4DOS/NT with 4DOS
------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
2 $ 101.00 $ 130.00 $ 117.00 $ 144.00
5 197.00 253.00 231.00 279.00
10 337.00 433.00 396.00 474.00
25 697.00 898.00 816.00 969.00
50 1,200.00 1,550.00 1,400.00 1,650.00
100 2,000.00 2,600.00 2,350.00 2,750.00
250 3,950.00 5,150.00 4,600.00 5,450.00
500 6,500.00 8,400.00 7,600.00 9,000.00
Ordering From a Dealer:
You can order 4DOS, 4OS2, or 4DOS for Windows NT from the software
dealer you or your company uses regularly. If your dealer does not
carry the product you want, have them special-order it from JP
Software at a discount to resell to you. (If you are a dealer see
"Resale and Bundling" on page 5 for information on obtaining resale
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copies.) Our products are available on a special-order basis from a
number of larger chains, including Egghead Discount Software, 800
Software, and Voyager / CorSoft.
U.S. Government Customers:
4DOS, 4OS2, and BOOT.SYS are included on GSA schedule for fiscal 1994
through Federal government resellers. These products are also
available through resellers on an open-market basis. Please contact
us for GSA contract numbers and reseller contacts if you need
information on purchasing our products on GSA schedule. Also contact
us for information on purchasing 4DOS for Windows NT from the GSA
schedule.
Resale and Bundling of 4DOS, 4OS2, and 4DOS for Windows NT:
Reseller discounts for our products begin at 25% for a single copy,
and increase substantially with volume. If you are a dealer,
consultant, or reseller please contact us for pricing or request more
information on the order form.
We also offer attractive bundling arrangements for VARs, consultants,
and OEMs who wish to bundle our products with another hardware or
software product. The details and pricing are flexible and can be
modified to meet your specific situation. Please contact us for more
information.
BOOT.SYS is also available for resale; please contact us for details.
Dealers Outside the U.S.:
If you are ordering 4DOS, 4OS2, or 4DOS for Windows NT from outside
the U.S. please check the list of international dealers below.
Purchasing through these dealers can save you the delay and
inconvenience involved in dealing with currency conversions and
international shipping, and provide you with a local source for
support and service.
PLEASE NOTE that international dealers set their own pricing; some
also set their own upgrade policies, which may not be the same as
those of JP Software. Check with your dealer for details.
Australia: BudgetWare voice: (02) 519-4233
9 Albermarle St. fax: (02) 516-4236
Newtown NSW 2042
Manaccom Pty Ltd. voice: (07) 368-2366
P. O. Box 509 fax: (07) 369-7589
Kenmore QLD 4069
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Canada: Shareware Express voice: 416-512-7250
800 Steeles Avenue W. fax: 416-512-7251
Suite B-10106
Thornhill, Ontario L4J 7L2
England: Shareware Publishing voice: (0297) 24088
3a Queen Street fax: (0297) 24091
Seaton, Devon EX12 2NY CompuServe 70007,4725
France: VIF voice: (01) 47 20 02 16
5, rue de Bassano fax: (01) 47 20 10 79
Paris 75116
In France, you can download a registered copy of 4DOS (including
ASCII manual) from VIF through the Minitel system. Charges are
billed through Minitel. You must first have a download cable and
VIFTEL2 software; these items can be obtained, along with pricing
and a catalog of all VIF software, by calling 36 24 00 99 on the
Minitel. Registered copies of 4DOS are available by calling 36
28 00 99 on the Minitel.
Germany: Computer Solutions voice: (08) 092-5018
Postfach 1180 fax: (08) 092-31727
D-8018 Grafing CompuServe 76234,3577
CDV-Newsoft voice: (07) 21-22295
Ettlingerstr. 5 fax: (07) 21-21314
7500 Karlsruhe 1 CompuServe 100022,274
Netherlands: The Owl's Nest voice: (02) 155-28631
Hazebad 25 fax: (02) 155-26527
3766 JL Soest
Switzerland: Software News! voice: (61) 61 73 92
Unterwartweg 45 fax: same as voice
4132 Muttenz
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Product Information
-------------------
This section describes each of JP Software's products, so you know
what you're getting before you order. We are excited to be able to
offer you some new products, including 4DOS for Windows NT to replace
the Windows NT command processor, BOOT.SYS for selecting system
configuration at boot time, and Personnal REXX for DOS and OS/2 to
make your batch programming easy and efficient.
4DOS, 4OS2, and 4DOS for Windows NT:
4DOS is our "flagship" product. It is a DOS enhancement utility
designed to add power, elegance, and flexibility to the DOS
prompt. 4DOS is a complete replacement for COMMAND.COM, the
command processor which displays the "C:\> prompt and accepts and
executes the commands you type. It offers dozens of features
beyond those available with DOS alone. If you aren't familiar
with what 4DOS is and what it does, take a look at the manual for
all the details. It offers you great power while working at the
DOS prompt and in batch files, makes minimal use of your precious
memory, and generally makes life with DOS a whole lot easier. It
works with all versions of MS-DOS / PC-DOS from 2.0 up, and with
DR DOS / Novell DOS.
4OS2 is to OS/2 what 4DOS is to DOS. It is a complete
replacement for CMD.EXE, the default OS/2 command processor, and
brings the full power of 4DOS to OS/2 users. 4OS2 offers all of
the features of 4DOS, plus additional features designed to
enhance command processing under OS/2. When you purchase 4OS2
you will receive both the 16-bit and 32-bit versions, and you can
install the version appropriate to your copy of OS/2. Using 4OS2
with 4DOS provides a consistent interface in OS/2 character-mode
sessions and the DOS compatibility box (OS/2 1.x) (or DOS
machines in OS/2 2.0). 4OS2 is compatible with OS/2 1.2, 1.3,
2.0, and 2.1.
4DOS and 4OS2 are $69 each including disk, manual, and a free or
low-cost upgrade to the next major release (see page 3 for
details on upgrades). If you need both products, purchase them
together for just $89. If you have one product and want the
other, the cost is just $29. Multi-system licenses are also
available (see page 4).
JP Software's latest product is 4DOS for Windows NT ("4DOS/NT").
4DOS/NT is a complete replacement for CMD.EXE, the default
Windows NT command processor, and brings the full power of 4DOS
to Windows NT users. 4DOS/NT also offers additional features
designed to enhance command processing under Windows NT with its
Single Command Shell architecture. 4DOS for Windows NT is $79
alone, or $99 when bundled with 4DOS. 4DOS/NT for registered
4DOS users is $39.
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4DOS / 4OS2 Utility Disks:
JP Software offers Utility Disks for registered users only.
These disks contain the files needed to modify the help text, and
4DOS and 4OS2 utility disk contains other useful utilities (see
below). The Utility disks are $10 each.
The 4DOS Utility Disk contains the JP Software's 4DOS help text
and help compiler (4MAKE). 4MAKE is a licensed product offered
by JP Software, and is available only by purchasing the 4DOS
Utility Disk. It allows you to add, modify, or delete
information in the 4DOS HELP system. You can use the modified
help text yourself, and distribute it to other registered 4DOS
users within your company or organization, but you cannot sell it
or distribute it publicly.
Other products on the 4DOS Utility Disk are either shareware or
freeware, and are available on many BBSes and on-line services.
We provide these products on the Utility Disk as a service to
those customers who do not have modems or who prefer to obtain
software on diskette. Like all shareware, you must register any
of the shareware products that you continue to use after a trial
period. The shareware and freeware products on the 4DOS Utility
Disk are:
* TSRCOM, TurboPower Software's popular freeware package of
TSR and memory management and mapping utilities.
* A shareware copy of BOOT.SYS, which allows you to select
your system configuration at boot time. See page 10 for
details on this product.
* A shareware copy of 4EDIT, a full-screen 4DOS file
description editor.
* A shareware copy of 4FILES, another full-screen 4DOS file
description editor.
* A shareware copy of SWAPDOS, a utility to swap applications
out of memory when you shell to DOS.
The 4OS2 Utility Disk contains the text for the 4OS2 help system
and for 4OS2's "quick help" (messages displayed with the "/?"
switch on 4OS2 commands). You can modify this text and recompile
it for your own use or for use by registered 4OS2 users within
your organization. To recompile the help text you must have
access to the IBM Information Presentation Facility Compiler
(IPFC) which is used by developers to develop help for OS/2
programs. IPFC is distributed by IBM as part of its developer's
toolkit for OS/2. To recompile the quick help text you must have
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access to the MKMSGF program, which is also part of the OS/2
developer's toolkit.
The 4OS2 Utility Disk also contains some additional shareware or
freeware utilities which we feel 4OS2 users might find useful:
* A shareware copy of Browse/2, a Presentation Manager
application for browsing ASCII files.
* A shareware copy of the OS/2 version of Vern Buerg's popular
LIST utility. Runs in character mode.
* MEMSIZE, a freeware system resource monitor. Displays swap
file size and available space, CPU load, and free disk
space. Runs under Presentation Manager.
* SHOWINI, a freeware REXX script to display the contents of
OS/2 .INI files.
4DOS for Windows NT Utility Disk:
JP Software also offers a Utility Disk for registered 4DOS for
WIndows NT users. This disk contains the 4DOS for Windows NT
help text, in both Word for Windows and RTF formats. At this
time it does not contain any other utilities.
In order to use the 4DOS for Windows NT help text, you must have
a word processor which can handle the Word for Windows and / or
RTF formats, and a Windows help compiler such as Microsoft's HC31
(distributed with the Windows and Windows NT Software Development
Kits).
You can modify the help text for your own use or for use by other
registered 4DOS for Windows NT users within your company or
organization, but you cannot sell it or distribute it publicly.
4DOS auf Deutsch!:
A complete German-language version of 4DOS is available from our
German distributor, Computer Solutions. This version includes a
full copy of the printed 4DOS manual in German, German help text,
and German translations of all program messages and responses.
The cost is DM 169.-, SFR 169.-, or oS 1200.- including sales
tax, and must be paid by check or COD (no credit cards).
Discounts are available for customers who already own the English
version of 4DOS. The German version of 4DOS is only available
for purchase, it is not distributed as shareware.
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To order your copy, contact Computer Solutions (see page 5). The
German version of 4DOS is available only from Computer Solutions,
not from JP Software.
BOOT.SYS:
BOOT.SYS is a shareware package which allows you to choose your
system configuration when your computer boots. It makes managing
a variety of configurations (for example, booting under plain
4DOS, DESQView, or Windows 3) very simple. It supports multi-
level menus, color display, and option selection in both
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT. It is invoked when the system
boots, and does not require a reboot after changing
configurations the way some similar programs do. We use BOOT.SYS
here at JP Software, and we like it so much we decided to add it
to our product line. BOOT.SYS is fully compatible with MS-DOS
and PC-DOS version 6 and below, and with DR DOS.
To use BOOT.SYS effectively you need to be reasonably familiar
with CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. BOOT.SYS works with
multiple sets of configuration directives (DEVICE, SHELL, etc.)
in your CONFIG.SYS file. It presents menus to allow you to
choose which set or subset of these directives to execute, and
also provides a program you can run in AUTOEXEC to determine
which menu choice was selected. You use the result returned by
this program in IF or IFF statements in AUTOEXEC.BAT in order to
make AUTOEXEC execute the correct TSRs and other commands
corresponding to the choices you made in CONFIG.SYS. This
approach is very powerful when combined with 4DOS IFF / THEN /
ELSE statements.
A shareware copy of BOOT.SYS is available on the 4DOS utility
disk, and can be downloaded from our CompuServe support area and
many other on-line services and local BBSes. You can order your
registered copy of BOOT.SYS from JP Software for $42.
Shareware Plus: Featuring 4DOS (book):
This 280-page book, published by Business One Irwin, is the first
independently published book about 4DOS. The author, David
Busch, is an accomplished computer book author and the first two-
time winner of "Best Book" honors from the Computer Press
Association.
The book takes you through a wide range of 4DOS features, and
includes sample batch files and aliases on disk. If you'd like a
basic introduction to 4DOS and a set of examples you can work
from, or you want a more step by step approach to 4DOS features,
then this book is for you.
JP Software ORDERINF.DOC page 10
Shareware Plus: Featuring 4DOS was written for 4DOS 3.02, and
has been revised and updated for version 4. You can order
Shareware Plus: Featuring 4DOS directly from JP Software for
$34.
Personal REXX:
Personal REXX is a powerful, easy-to-use language from Quercus
Systems that offers a perfect complement to 4DOS and 4OS2 batch
commands. The REXX language is more powerful than traditional
batch languages, without the heavy technical baggage of a
conventional programming language. It was specifically designed
to be easy to read and write, so you can get started quickly and
get your work done efficiently. If you need advanced string
processing capabilities, or are stretching the limits of the 4DOS
and 4OS2 batch languages, then Personal REXX is for you!
We are now running a special offer on both Personal REXX for DOS
and Personal REXX for OS/2 & DOS. You can purchase the DOS
version for $89 and the OS/2 & DOS versions both for $99. THIS
OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 15, 1994!! After January 15, we will
continue to offer Personal REXX but at regular prices: $129
(DOS) and $149 (OS/2 and DOS).
QEdit:
QEdit is a fast, easy-to-use, full-featured text editor
for batch files, simple documents, and program code. It's
perfect for creating configuration files, or for any task
that requires a small, yet powerful, ASCII text editor.
QEdit offers multiple files and windows, pull-down menus,
macros, and line, character, and column block operations.
You can configure the keyboard as you like it and even
spell check your files. We use QEdit here at JP Software,
and decided you might like it too!
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