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Astro-World for Windows, Version 2.2-2 English
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Program: (c) 1995 Marcus Fabian
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| ____|__ | Association of
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|___|___| MEMBER
Texts : (c) 1995 Kenneth Hirst
CONTACTS:
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Kenneth Hirst Atlantic Coast plc. Peter Buddendiek
P.O. Box 5362 The Shareware Village P.O. Box 1143
Irvine CA 92716 Station Rd. D-35001 Marburg
USA Colyton, Devon (GERMANY)
England EX13 6HA
Phone (714) 7330423 Tel. 01297 552222 Tel +49 (06421)/13827
Fax 01297 553366 Fax +49 (06421)/162969
Compuserve 71204,2704 Compuserve 70007,4727 Compuserve [100271,1211]
E-mail from other on-line systems may be sent by using the structure:
#####.####@compuserve.com
The latest releases of Astro-World 2.2 will (hopefully) will be available on:
COMPUSERVE:
IBMNEW, Lib [6]
UKSHARE, Lib [3] (Atlantic Coast plc)
NEWAGE, ???
INTERNET:
check our WWW-page at
http://www.thenet.ch/astro-world
for all questions.
If you cannot locate the page, please drop a note to M.Fabian@thenet.ch
PRICES
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Please look at the appropriate ORDERxx.TXT file included to this package:
USA/Canada: OrderUS.TXT
United Kingdom: OrderGB.TXT
South Africa: OrderSA.TXT
other: Order.TXT
Compuserve Users may register by CompuserveÆs SWREG Service. Type GO SWREG,
Program-ID is 1662.
INTRODUCTION
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Astro-World 2.2 is an Astrological program for Windows 3.1 with print and
screen evaluations for Radix-, Synastry- and Transit Horoscopes. The printed
natal chart evaluation consists of about 25 pages. Six different House-
systems are included: Koch, Placidus, Regiomontanus, Campanus, Vehlow, as
well as Equal-House. Astro-World is capable of the following features:
* Radix-Horoscope, on-screen and printer (25-30 pages)
* Synastry-Horoscope (about 5 pages)
* Transit-Horoscope (10-20 pages)
* An integrated data-base for people and places. Both data-bases
can be expanded to around 2.1 billion entries.
* The included database of places has over 2200 localities.
Additional location databases are available, sorted by country,
and by state for the USA (a total 150,000 places worldwide).
* Up to ten Horoscopes can be displayed simultaneously in different
windows on the screen.
* Display windows also include a Legend, an Aspectarium, and chart data.
* The chart, table and font can be sized or adapted individually in
each of the above mentioned windows.
* An Aspect-toolbox allows for switching any aspect on and off
interactively. The result is dynamically shown in the Horoscope chart.
* The printed evaluation may be set with any available font, and in any
size. Headings, body text, aspects, planets and signs may be assigned
various colors. Therefore, with a color-printer at your disposal, you
can design your evaluations and graphics to be as colorful as desired.
* If you don't like the shape of the chart, it can be changed--even
including the width of the lines for the circle and aspects.
The Professional Version additionally contains:
* The provision to add your own texts to the evaluation database and use
these texts together, or instead of Astro-Worlds'.
* Text output can be redirected to a file, for structure manipulation in
a Windows Wordprocessor (ASCII or RTF format).
* The Copyright-line with our names is replaced by "License: <User's Name>"
providing the explicit right to sell the horoscope-printouts.
This program is not only targeted at Astrologers, but also for people who
prefer to deal with Astrology in a less serious way! If you just want to
print horoscopes for you and your friends, this program could be the the one!
Even for the serious Astrologer, this program in its present version might
leave a few wishes unfulfilled. However, you will quickly note the numerous
efforts made to improve the present version in comparison to its
predecessors--especially regarding the professional version. Some of the
recognized items for future addition are Directions, Progressions, and a
planetary clock. We will try to develop this program in a way that both
groups of potential users become happier and happier as time goes by,
particularly in the Professional Version.
Many people will realize that this program offers a great opportunity make
money by selling horoscopes. It is not unusual to ask for $25.00 and the
professional quality output from Astro-World should more than support this.
Language Versions
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The English and German Versions of Astro-World 2.2. and the French version
2.1 is currently available. As of 10/95, the Spanish and Italian version are
nearly complete. Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Danish, Turkish,
Slovenian, Croatian and Serbian versions are currently being translated.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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The program was developed on an Compac 90MHz Pentium with 32MByte RAM, 17"
VGA-screen, Postscript-Laser-printer and HP-DeskJet 560C under Windows 3.1
and later Windows 95. Astro-World 2.2 will run on every (DOS) Computer
equipped with Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. To obtain a clear graphic image, a
VGA display of at least 14 inches is required.
The use of a Laser-printer or HP-DeskJet 550C will provide excellent
Printout-quality. Often, the resulting quality of a matrix-printer is highly
dependent on the abilities of the installed driver. Alas, we have experienced
some problems with certain drivers printing the Horoscope-chart. In such
cases, our advice would be to ensure you have the latest driver.
Alternatively, try different fonts and sizes.
INSTALLATION
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The complete Package is delivered on three 3-1/2" Diskettes, labeled "Setup-
Disk", "Disk 2" and "Disk 3". If you downloaded the files, make sure that
they are extracted and copied to three diskettes. Alternatively you can
unpack the files to a temporary directory where the files reside in Sub-
Directories named Disk1, Disk2 and Disk3. For Example: Unpack the files
belonging to the Setup-Disk to C:\Temp\DISK1, the files for the second disk
to C:\Temp\DISK2 etc.
Prior to installation: If you already have an "Astro" font installed from
another Astrology package, you may need to uninstall that font, back it up
and remove it from your font directory. (Note that the this font was the
first bit-map and outline font for the PC, and has been in use since 1986.)
Now, follow the Setup-Instructions in the file: AWINSTALL.TXT
The AstroWorld on-line help file (Astro.HLP), contains installation and
troubleshooting details. Simply click on INFO, then Help, for information.
ASTRO-FONT
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Although permission has been granted for its use with Astro-world, the Astro
font (applicable trademarks and copyrights apply) is provided as shareware
and it is *not* to be exploited *without* permission of the author. To
register this font, just send $6.00 to Kenneth Hirst. If you want to obtain
the extension version that contains the zodiacal pictographs & Astroids send
$12.50 ($15 travellers check(s) for overseas) to:
Kenneth Hirst
P.O. Box 5362
Irvine CA 92716-5362
USA
Phone (714) 7330423
Compuserve I.D. #: 71204,2704
E-Mail: 71204.2704@compuserve.com
or register through Astro-World's web page on the Internet:
http://www.thenet.ch/astro-world
Also see the File AstroFNT.TXT for further details.
PROBLEMS / ERRORS
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If you encounter any Problems with the Program, please refer to the chapter
"Known Problems / Troubleshooting" in the Help-System. It is a compendium of
many questions asked by many users during the last two years. Thus, one might
say that it contains a treasury of knowledge about problems to date.
According to my experience, the probability of finding a solution here is
very high!
SHAREWARE VERSION
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You are hereby licensed to: use the Shareware Version of the software for a
30 day evaluation period; make as many copies of the Shareware version of
this software as you wish; give exact copies of the original Shareware
version to anyone; and distribute the Shareware version of the software and
documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge
for any of the above.
You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for
any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or
documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior
written permission, with one exception: Shareware Disk Vendors are permitted
to redistribute Astro-World 2.2, subject to the conditions in this license,
without specific written permission. Unregistered use of Astro-World after
the 30-day evaluation period is in violation of copyright laws.
EVALUATION AND REGISTRATION
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This is not free software. This license allows you to use this software for
evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30 days. If you use this
software after the 30 day evaluation period a registration fee of US$ 65 (ú
43) is required. Please see ORDERxx.TXT for details how to pay in your local
currency.
One registered copy of Astro-World 2.2 may be dedicated to a single person
who uses the software on one or more computers or to a single workstation
used by multiple people.
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to
register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the
software to an updated program with a printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated
below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial
authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there
are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
the unregistered software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.
For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk
vendor may copy their Shareware.
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 don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
Astro-World 2.2 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 find this program useful and
continue to use Astro-World 2.2 after a reasonable trial period, you must
make a registration payment. The registration fee will license one copy for
use on any one computer at any one time. 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's being
used at another. It is just the same as a book cannot be read by two people
at the same time.
Commercial users of Astro-World 2.2 must register and pay for their copies of
Astro-World 2.2 Professional within 30 days of first use or their license is
withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting the Author.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Astro-World 2.2 along to your friends
for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find
that they can use it.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
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Users of Astro-World 2.2 must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "Astro-
World 2.2 is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed
or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability
and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages,
direct or consequential, which may result from the use of Astro-World 2.2."
ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT
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"This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with
an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The
ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
but does not provide technical support for members' products.
The ASP Ombudsman may be contacted at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-
9427, or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536
PROGRAM-HISTORY
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D=German, E=English
15. 6.1992 V1.0D German: Natal Chart evaluations, 440KByte
Texts
26.10.1992 V1.1D German: Error-Corrections extended Texts
for Planets in houses: 770KByte Texts
8. 3.1993 V1.1E First English version.
4. 6.1993 V2.0D Completely new program, texts by
Peter Buddendiek (1,3 MByte uncompressed)
9. 7.1993 V2.0D Last error-corrections in the German
version before releasing the program to
the German market.
March 1994 V2.1D German version 2.1 released
July 1994 V2.1E Program enhancements, synastry, MC, Ascendant
aspect points. Editable texts (professional
version). Texts and help files updated.
Oct 1994 V2.1D Minor bug-fixes.
Nov 1994 V2.1E Released
Sep 1995 V2.2-0D German users of version 2.1 updated with 2.2-0
Oct 1995 V2.2-1D Minor corrections made in Version 2.2. Program
released on the shareware-market
Nov 1995 V2.2-2E English version complete and released on the
shareware market.
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