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- 3_Drives v2.6 Shareware Release August 20th, 1993
-
- 3_Drives v2.6: Universal Device Driver that allows you to add a 2nd
- 16-bit Hard Disk Drive Interface to your DOS AT (286+) system.
- Shareware now includes READ FAST routines. Add up to two more MFM,
- RLL, ESDI, IDE AT Interface drives for a total of THREE drives.
- Windows compatible. Fully functional. Registration info on our
- 4_Drives version. Replaces v2.5. Req: 286+CPU. Dustbowl Designs, Inc.
- (Date 8/20/93) -AV
-
- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
-
- Registration Procedure:
-
- Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 3_Drives device driver is a complete and fully
- functional Shareware program. You are invited to try and test the
- device driver for a time period of 14 days (2 weeks) in its
- unregistered status. After this 14 day trail period, the device
- driver must be registered with Dustbowl Designs, Inc. or disengaged.
-
- Unlike the flexibility provided in Shareware Applications for
- registration reminders, a Shareware Device Driver is often out of
- sight and out of mind. So, please take care to remember that you are
- still obliged to follow the rules of the 14 day trail period. This
- shareware version requires the user to press a specific key to
- continue the boot process and displays a "Don't Delay, Register Today"
- reminder. Registered versions boot through without ANY delays,
- whatsoever.
-
- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
-
- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
- buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it beyond
- the trial period, you are expected to register.
-
- Copyright laws apply to Shareware software products, and the copyright
- holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated
- below. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
- the software, either to all or to a specific group. For example, some
- authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may
- copy their Shareware products.
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should
- find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's
- commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs
- easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead
- is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
- guarantee -- if you do not use the product, you do not pay for it.
-
- 3_Drives is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the
- user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but
- please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The
- essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer
- users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide
- incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.
-
- If you continue to use 3_Drives after 14 days, you must make a
- registration payment of $30.00 to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. Payment of
- the registration fee will license one copy of v3.01 for use on any one
- computer at any one time. You have the option at registration time to
- select the enhanced 4_Drives v3.01.
-
- Registered version benefits and features:
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- * MULTIPLE sector Block Mode commands supported on newer AT/IDE
- drives for data transfer rates that exceed the primary port
- address!
- * FAST WRITE companion to the FAST READ rountine for all interfaces.
- * Support for up to 10 logical drives per physical drive.
- * Ultra-fast program loading without delays or required user
- intervention. (If you're getting tired of the random character
- starter and prolonged registration reminder, then it is probably
- time to register <grin>.)
- * Includes 4_Park, a four drive head-parking/screen-saver utility.
- * Postscript version of the documentation.
- * Advanced technical support and continuous upgradability to all
- future registered versions via our BBS.
-
- You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that
- this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely
- moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no
- possibility of it being used at one location while it is being used at
- another.
-
- Commercial users of 3_Drives must register and pay for their copies of
- 3_Drives within 14 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
- Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Dustbowl Designs,
- Inc..
-
- Anyone distributing 3_Drives v2.6 for any kind of remuneration must
- first contact Dustbowl Designs, Inc. at the address below for
- authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to
- distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
- shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
- 3_Drives v2.6 immediately (However Dustbowl Designs, Inc. must still
- be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the
- latest version of 3_Drives).
-
- You are encouraged to pass a copy of 3_Drives v2.6 shareware
- distribution ZIP file along to your friends for evaluation. Please
- encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use
- it.
-
- We have studied hundreds of shareware products in order to determine a
- mutually acceptable registration fee. This wonderful device driver
- does provide a true enhancement to your system and likely allows you
- to derive benefit and system uses otherwise impossible. Therefore, we
- have established the following registration fees:
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- 3_Drives v3.01 $30.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail.
-
- 4_Drives v3.01 $40.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail.
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- 3 to 4 upgrade $10.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail.
-
- Shipping: $3.00 to US. $6.00 to Foreign
- Immediate Download.
-
- Corporate Site licenses and custom OEM versions available.
-
-
- Oklahoma residents must also add state tax at 6.5%.
-
- You can send a check or money order, or use Visa/MasterCard. If you
- are mailing in a credit card order be sure to give us the information
- on your credit card, including name, type of card (Visa), your card
- number INCLUDING expiration date. Also, please sign the order.
-
- Thanks for your support!
-
- Dustbowl Designs, Inc.
- 12600 S.E. 38th Street
- Choctaw, OK 73020-6107
-
- (405) 741-4705 messages
- (405) 741-2721 BBS
-
- Latest versions can also be found at the following friendly locations.
- (408) 335-4595 Mountain Retreat BBS, FidoNet 1:216/506
-
- Let us know if you'd like to be a distribution site!
-
- *****************************************************************
-
- All material in this software release is Copyright 1992 by Dustbowl
- Designs, Inc. with All Rights Reserved.
-
- The contents of this release are listed in the section entitled
- "Contents of 3DRVS260.ZIP Shareware Distribution Set" below.
-
- 3_Drives, 4_Drives and 4_Park are a trademarks of Dustbowl Designs,
- Inc..
-
- *****************************************************************
-
-
- Contents of the 3_Drives Distribution Set. 3DRVS260.ZIP (3DRVS.ZIP on
- CompuServe (tm) go IBMHW forum Lib 1)
-
- 3DRVS260.HDD Device driver file. Compiled 08-20-93 06:20:00.
- 3_DRIVES.DOC Documentation file with installation instructions.
- 4DRVUTIL.EXE An AT/IDE Identify Drive inquiry utility that shows
- which 3_Drive/4_Drive and DiskQwik command line
- switches work best. Designed to work on both Primary
- and Secondary Port Addresses. Freeware.
- 4DRVUTIL.DOC Auxiliary documentation.
- DBOWLDEM.EXE Simple demo that gives a look at registered
- 4_Drives v3.01 and 4_Park v1.1, and our new DiskQwik
- programs.
- 4DRIVES.PCX Graphics picture file showing Data Transfer Rates with
- various command line options. Test and graphics file
- created by our new 4_Speed Data Transfer Rate Test
- utility. Freeware.
- ORDER3.FRM Mail-in registration form
- README3.TXT User shareware policy
- VENDOR3.DOC Shareware vendor distribution policy
-
- *****************************************************************
-
- Dustbowl Designs, Inc. |
- 12300 S.E. 38th Street |
- Choctaw, Oklahoma 73020-6107 |
- U.S.A. | CIS: 71062,2542
-
- phone:
- (405) 741-4705 ordering, tech support, general information
- (405) 741-2721 BBS (9600 HST/v.everything) Tech Support, Hard disk
- drive shareware, drive specs, Online Shareware
- Registration/Download for VISA or MasterCard orders!
-
- NAME : ___________________________________Password:_________________
-
- ADDRESS : _____________________________________________________________
-
- ___________________________________________ ZIP :____________
-
- TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________ (Day & Night)
-
- COMMENTS : _____________________________________________________________
-
- _____________________________________________________________
-
- ___________________________________________________________
-
- Qty Description Each Total
-
- ____ Special Upgrade for Registered users $0.00 THANKS!!
- to v3.01 4_Drives
- ____ 3_Drives v3.01 Registration $30.00 ________
-
- ____ 4_Drives v3.01 Registration $40.00 ________
-
- ____ Upgrade from Registered 3_Drives $10.00 ________
- to v3.01 4_Drives
- Subtotal ________
-
- (Oklahoma residents add 6.5% sales tax) Tax ________
-
- U.S. diskette orders add $3 shipping & handling, Foreign diskette
- orders add $5 U.S. shipping. This also applies to Special Upgrade for
- Registered users (If you want to download from our BBS put $0.00
- dollars for shipping and write the password you'll be using next to
- your name above. Allow 7 days for Postal transit.)
- Shipping ________
-
-
- TOTAL $________
- PAYMENT:
- [ ] Visa/MasterCard [ ] Check (number ____________)
- (see below) (make checks payable to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.)
-
- [ ] Cash US$ [ ] US$ Money Order (No foreign currency)
-
-
- Total amount enclosed or authorized: $________________
-
- _______________________________________________________________________
- If Payment by Visa or MasterCard:
-
- We can only accept Visa or MasterCards (no American Express, please.)
- We will need the following information:
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- Credit card number: ______________________________________________________
-
- Expiration date: _________________________________________________________
-
- Bank the card's drawn on: ________________________________________________
-
- The name as it appears on the card: ______________________________________
-
- The signature of its owner authorizing us
- to debit it for the amount indicated above: ______________________________
-
- _______________________________________________________________________
-
- THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:
-
- HARD DISK #1 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________
-
- HARD DISK #2 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________
-
- HARD DISK #3 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________
-
- HARD DISK #4 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________
-
- CONTROLLER #1 MAKE_____________________MODEL_________________
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- CONTROLLER #2 MAKE_____________________MODEL_________________
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- COMPUTER 286 ( ) 386 ( ) 486 ( ) OTHER ( ) ______________________
- SX ( ) DX ( ) DX2 ( ) OverDrive ( )
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- OPERATING SYSTEM / DOS VERSION ___________________
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- VIDEO CARD Standard VGA ( ) Super VGA ( ) Coproccessed/Accelerator ( )
-
- MOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
-
- JOYSTICK YES ( ) NO ( )
-
- MEMORY 640 ( ) 1 meg ( ) 2 meg ( ) 4 meg ( ) more ( ) ______
-
- MODEM YES ( ) NO ( ) .... BAUD RATE ___________________________
-
- HOW DID YOU ACQUIRE THIS PROGRAM: bbs name __________________________
-
- Fold the pages at the break below with print facing out. Fold letter style
- with mailing address exposed. Tape/staple edges, enclosing payment.
-
-
- ___________________________ .-----.
- |Place|
- ___________________________ |Stamp|
- |Here |
- ___________________________ `-----'
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-
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- Dustbowl Designs, Inc.
- 12600 S.E. 38th Street
- Choctaw, OK 73020-6107
- U.S.A.
- 3_Drives v2.6
-