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Back & Forth
This file documents the changes made to Back & Forth that have been made
since the manual has been written. This also lists some helpful hints that
may help you when running this program.
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Installing Back & Forth from a floppy disk to the hard disk!
Please read this section on how to install Back & Forth on your hard disk.
Note: For this example, I'll assume your hard disk is drive 'C' and the floppy
drive you're installing B&F from is drive 'A'.
Step 1:
English: Create a directory on your hard disk C named B&F and make it the
current directory. (If you use any other disk or directory, change
the information below as appropriate.)
DOSish : MD C:\B&F
C:
CD \B&F
Step 2:
English: Copy the B&F-1xx.EXE self-extracting file into the FCII directory
(for '1xx' substitute the current version).
DOSish : COPY A:B&F-1xx.EXE
Step 3:
English: Extract all files from B&F-1xx.EXE file.
DOSish : B&F-1xx
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ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE SETUP:
**Important** You must set the B&F environment variable before running Back &
Forth or the program will not run.
The B&F environment variable informs Back & Forth where to find
its overlays and create/save its data files.
To set the B&F environment variable, add a SET command as
follows to your AUTOEXEC.BAT:
SET B&F=drive:\path
where drive:\path is the drive & directory where Back & Forth
is stored (e.g., SET B&F=C:\B&F)
YOU MUST either reboot the computer after you've added the SET
command to your Autoexec.Bat OR type the above SET command
at the DOS prompt. Otherwise, Back & Forth will give you an
error message indicating that:
"B&F environment variable is not set".
The above should get you going! If you can't get the program running, please
don't hestitate to call me at (512) 670-1061 for aid. Please note, if Sandi
or I am not available, please leave your name and number on the recorder.
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RUNNING BACK & FORTH:
To run Back & Forth, you must be in the directory specified by the B&F variable.
This was done inorder to save about 1k of overhead in the main program. If you
plan to initiate Back & Forth from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, add the following
lines at the end (these lines assume B&F was installed on drive C in a directory
named B&F -- change the drive and directory as needed):
C:
CD \B&F
B&F
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Shareware LIMITATIONS:
There are no program limitations in the unregistered version of Back & Forth;
but there are a few reminders of registration requirements:
-Back & Forth will display a 30 second screen initially reminding the user of
his obligation to register the software if he/she uses it. We do not view this
as a major annoyance as most users will load B&F only once each day and then
use it for an extended period of time.
-Back & Forth will force a task switch after every 60 minutes of unregistered
use to the Back & Forth menu and then remind the user of his/her obligation
to register the software if he/she uses it.
We do not want to cripple our software as other shareware authors have chosen
to. We are hoping that the usefulness and quality of our software will justify
the requested registration price!
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Benefits of Registration:
-Key file to remove shareware annoyances placed in Back & Forth. This key file
will be good for all future versions of B&F (updating can be as easy as down-
loading the latest version from your local BBS)!
-25 to 40 percent discount off our other programs and new programs as they are
developed.
-Phone support from the programmers themselves!
-Laser printed manual of latest version!
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Support/bug reports/helpful suggestions:
A convenient way for you to communicate your ideas and inform us of possible
problems is by leaving us a message on our RBBS at (512) 670-0954.
Or, call us/FAX us at (512) 670-1061 with your problems.
If you want to make suggestions about bettering the program, please either
leave a message on our RBBS or write us a letter. It's not that we don't like
talking to you about your good ideas. It's just a lot easier for us to keep a
folder of of ideas and planned program additions with the names of the people
who have suggested them (especially if you knew the way Shane keeps his
telephone notes and the rest of his desk organized).
Thanks,
Sandi & Shane Stump
Progressive Solutions, Inc.
Box 276125
San Antonio, Texas 78227