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+-------------------------------------------────────-----────────----+
| This VENDINFO Product Information File contains both readable text |
| and tools-accessible data about a product. See the last text |
| section, below, for more information about VENDINFO and its tools. |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 6-Jan-1996
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: Handy for Windows Over 30 utilities in one application!
Version: 1.12
Version Date: 4-Jan-1996
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, subject to distribution restrictions
Product Description: Handy for Windows v1.12 <ASP> : Essential for
Windows users! Over 30 utilities and games
including Typing Tutor, Unit Conversions,
Cheque book totaller, Font Utilities, Graphic
Utilities and Arty Fun, 7000 Year Calendar,
World Clock, Timer, Logger, Lottery Utils &
Games (6/49), US State Code look-up, Element
Table, Hi-Lo Game, SkillStop Game, Mouse
Trainers, Simon Says Game, Secret Store, and
lots more. A real "must have"!
Reason for version: Various improvements
Category: Utilities; Desktop utilities; Multi-function
Keywords: ESSENTIAL WINDOWS UTILITIES GAMES TYPING
Required Packages: AHANDY12
This Package: AHANDY12
Registration Fee: 34.00 (US$)
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80386)
Minimum OS: Windows 3.1
Standard RAM: 3K
Hard Drive Space: 2000K
Required:
Hard drive
Won't Work With:
Floppy only
Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA)
Hercules Graphics Card
Tandy Display Adapter
Color Graphic Adapter (CGA)
Enhanced Graphic Adapter (EGA)
Multi-Color Graphics Array (MCGA)
Multi-Color Graphics Array 256 (MCGA 256)
IBM 8514 Adapter
Orders:
Address: Minerva Online
c/o Seaforths Travel
Oswald House
284 South Town Road
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk, NR31 0JB
Toll-Free Phone: See regional agents
Phone: See regional agents
FAX: See regional agents
BBS Name: Minerva Online
BBS Phone: 0181 402 3350
Internet: jksdvmt@nildram.co.uk
Support:
Address: JKS Development
2F1 Eden Terrace
Edinburgh
EH10 4SB
Phone: +44 131 447 9504
FAX: N/A
Internet: jksdvmt@nildram.co.uk
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
Handy v1.12 by JKS Development (C) 1995-1996
============================================
Thank you for taking time to look at "Handy"!
"Handy" is a compilation of over 30 useful utilities and games contained
in one application! It's a must for all windows users!
Requirements
============
80386 or better processor
3mb Ram
Hard Disk with at least 2mb Free
Windows 3.1 or higher
Installation
============
Installation is easy - thanks to "Chief's Install Pro" - Available from
Shareware Libraries.
1. Start Windows (enter WIN from DOS Prompt)
2. Select RUN from FILE menu
3. Enter the pathname and SETUP.EXE (e.g. A:\SETUP.EXE)
4. Follow on-screen instructions.
De-Installation
===============
I know you will not want to - but just in case!
1. Click on the "Handy" Icon and press Delete key. Confirm
deletion.
2. Click on "Handy" Group and press Delete key. Confirm deletion.
3. Run File Manager and Delete the directory "Handy" was installed
in (C:\HANDY by default) - see Windows manaual for details.
4. If you have Registered "Handy" you will also have to delete
HANDY.INI which is found in your Windows directory (normally
C:\WINDOWS). Make sure that you have a copy of this file, or a
note of your license number.
Registration
============
Registration Benefits :- Removes 'Nag' screens.
Removes "Please Register" from printouts.
Lifetime Technical Support via E-Mail / Post
Opportunity to put forward ideas for future
"Handy" Releases.
Country Currency 1st Copy Additional Copies *
======= ======== ======== =================
UK Sterling 19.95 4.95
Netherlands Guilders 60,00 14,95
Switzerland Swiss Francs 40,00 10,00
USA Dollars 34.00 7.00
Australia Aus Dollars 45.00 11.00
France Francs 225.00 60.00
More to be added soon ......
* Additional Copy special offer not available from on-line services
Get our Latest Releases! (and Register on-line!)
================================================
Call our Home Board - Software Creations BBS, now available on the
Internet!
WEB : http://www.swcbbs.com TELNET : BBS.SWCBBS.COM
DIAL UP : 2400-14.4K Baud : +1 (508) 368-7036
9600-28.8K Baud : +1 (508) 368-6604
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ ASP Ombudsman Information │
│ │
│ JKS Development is an author 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. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at: │
│ ASP Ombudsman _______ │
│ 545 Grover Road ____|__ | (R) │
│ Muskegon, MI --| | |------------------- │
│ 49442-9427 (USA) | ____|__ | Association of │
│ or send a Compuserve | | |_| Shareware │
│ message via CompuServe |__| o | Professionals │
│ mail to 70475,1071, or -----| | |--------------------- │
│ a FAX to 616-788-2765. |___|___| AUTHOR MEMBER │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
* * * * STANDARD DISCLAIMER / AGREEMENT * * * *
Users of HANDY must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"HANDY 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 conse-
quential, which may result from the use of HANDY. "
HANDY 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.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of HANDY along to your friends
for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if
they find that they can use it. Take advantage of our multiple
registration discount offer!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
What's in Handy?
================
* Section 1 : Arty Fun *
====================
Pattern Maker
=============
Draw kaleidoscopic patterns with this easy to use patter maker.
Relieves stress in adults and keeps the kids quiet for hours! What more
could you ask for?
EZ-Art
======
Make stunning cycloid patterns just by changing a few parameters. Art
has never been so E-Z! Over 10 Million possible variations!
Rainbow Text
============
This module creates dazzling multi-coloured text (the text on the front
screen of Handy was created with it). Good for making Windows Wallpaper.
Slideshow Maker
===============
Sit back and enjoy your pictures with this easy-to-use slideshow maker!
Compatible with .BMP (Bitmap) and .WMF (Windows MetaFile) format images.
Ideal for previewing .WMF format Clip-Art. (GIF facility may be added to
a future version if current problems are sorted out).
Image Utilities
===============
Paintbrush as supplied with Windows 3.x does not have the facility to
change the width / height of an existing .BMP file. Nor does it allow
you to replace one colour with another. "Handy" comes to the rescue on
both counts!
* Section 2 : Keyboard & Mouse *
============================
The Touch Typist
================
This Typing tutorial and testing system can help you increase your speed
and accuracy even if you currently type with one finger! Improve your
productivity and enhance your enjoyment of computer use.
Get the Cheese
==============
Based on the old 'Steady Hand Game' : Guide the 'mouse' to the cheese
without landing in the traps. Designed to help improve mouse control.
OK Corral
=========
Practice your fancy mouse work with this quick-on-the-click game!
Designed to help improve mouse control.
Font Utilities
==============
Windows Character Map does not have a 'Print' facility. This module
plugs this gap. Simply select a font then print. A table will be
produced showing all available characters and how to get them. Now also
includes facility to print a sample of each installed font, or a selected
font in a variety of sizes.
* Section 3 : Weights & Measures *
==============================
Conversion modules for :-
Length & Distance, Weight, Liquid Capacity, Temperature (including 'Gas
Mark'conversions) and Roman Numerals.
* Section 4 : Lottery Utilities *
=============================
Lottery Picker
==============
This utility can be used to help you pick 6 lucky numbers for any
lottery which requires you to pick 6 numbers from 49, or for playing your
own lottery game at home.
Lottery Permer
==============
You're on to a winner with these 3 Personal Perms and 1 Syndicate Perm.
Try them today, you never know - this week it could be you!
* Section 5 : Date & Time *
=======================
Calendar
========
This 7000 year calendar utility is useful for checking dates both past
and future.
Time Zones
==========
If you wish to telephone overseas, make sure that you don't wake
someone up in the middle of the night! First work out the current time
with this utility. Also great for reading foreign Satellite TV
listings.
Watch It!
=========
This module gives you the facility to make several sequential timings.
Event Logger
============
When you need a fast and accurate way of logging events - try out this
module. Ideal for logging visitors entering / leaving a building.
* Section 6 : Reference *
=====================
Clothes & Shoes
===============
This table converts between USA, UK and European Dress, Suit & Shoe
sizes.
Paper Sizes
===========
Table of standard paper measurements.
UK Car Reg
==========
Helps you calculate the approx. age of any UK vehicle with a standard
number plate.
US State Codes
==============
Often American addresses are given as a state code. Some are easy to
work out, others are more difficult. This module makes it easy to decode
them all!
Chemical Elements
=================
Table of Chemical Elements
* Section 7 : Games *
=================
Electronic Dice
===============
Bring your board games into the 20th Century with this Electronic
Version of a traditional dice! Up to 6 die (die = plural of dice, dices
if you like) can be thrown simultaneously to make it compatible with
practically any dice based game.
SkillStop
=========
Take your mind off your work and troubles for a couple of minutes and
sharpen up your reactions with this game. The letters spelling the words
"SkillStop" will light up one by one. You must click the Stop button
when the letter "P" is illuminated. You will have to be lightning quick
for the Fast mode!
Hi-Lo
=====
An implementation of the well known card game where you have to predict
whether the value of the next card will be Higher or Lower than the
current one.
Repeat
======
In this game the computer builds up a sequence of colours which you have
to repeat. Can you keep up with the ever increasing pace?
* Section 8 : Databases *
=====================
Secret Store
============
Keep your secrets safe with this secure encryption method. Use it to
store PIN numbers, Secret Codes, even keep a top secret diary!
Anniversaries
=============
Have you ever forgotten an important anniversary? Remembered someone's
birthday when it's too late? Now you never have to be in the dog house
again - simply use this perpetual Anniversary & Birthday Database!
"To Do" List
============
Don't forget an important task - keep track of them with this "To Do"
List.
* Section 9 : Specials *
====================
Check Totaller
==============
Pocket Calculators are fine for totalling up until you make a mistake or
get distracted. This utility allows you to enter a list of numbers which
are automatically totalled, and can be easily modified.
Quit Smoking Now!
=================
I've never smoked myself so I've no idea if this device works or not!
It is based on an idea from a book about addiction. Simply watch the
display whilst smoking a cigarette at least once a day. By the end of
the cigarette you should feel mildly dizzy. In theory, over a period of
time your mind should develop a negative attitude towards cigarettes and
should start to crave them less. No guarantees - but heck you can try
this for free!
Be sure and write if this helps you kick the weed. (Do not use if you
suffer from epilepsy - if in doubt contact a qualified medical
practitioner.)
========================================================================
If you have any comments regarding "Handy" please e-mail me on
jksdvmt@nildram.co.uk
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
README.1ST 12317 4-Jan-1996 01:12a 7BF20589
AHANDY12.ANS 2555 4-Jan-1996 01:12a 6EFDE44E
FILE_ID.DIZ 444 4-Jan-1996 01:12a 1445FD1D
VENDOR.DOC 2533 4-Jan-1996 01:12a 82A7727E
SETUP.EXE 105832 4-Jan-1996 01:12a E3ABDF51
HANDY.EX_ 784793 4-Jan-1996 01:12a EE0D6E0E
SDN.ID 1877 4-Jan-1996 01:12a 47B7640C
WINSTALL.INF 380 4-Jan-1996 01:12a F413635B
===== Installation =====================================
Installation
============
1. Start Windows (enter WIN)
2. From File Menu select RUN
3. Enter A:\SETUP
4. Follow On-Screen Instructions
===== Warranty =========================================
Register for LIFETIME Technical Support by Post or E-Mail!
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
=================
"HANDY" is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
JKS Development. This software and accompanying documentation are
protected by United States copyright law and also by international
treaty provisions.
JKS Development grants you a limited license to use this software
for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty days. If you
continue using this software after the thirty-day evaluation period,
you MUST make a registration payment to JKS Development or an approved
agent.
You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized
use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to JKS Development.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
The following may distribute "HANDY", completely unaltered, without
further permission...; for other cases or to distribute in modified
form, you must consult the attached data record, which is hereby
incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
authorized.
Permission to distribute the "HANDY" package is not transferable,
assignable, saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor wishing to
distribute the package must independently satisfy the terms of this
limited distribution license.
U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to
commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is
JKS Development, UK
JKS Development may revoke any permissions granted here, by
notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are
reserved to JKS Development
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many sources, including the originators of VENDINFO:
Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324
7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333
Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
PK