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* *
* Office Supplies Tracker v1.42 *
* Copyright (c) 1993 by BlueCollar Software *
* *
* Published exclusively by: *
* RMH Computer Services *
* PO Box 657 *
* Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 *
* (317) 782-9903 *
* *
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INSTALLATION
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The installation utility provided (INSTALL.EXE) will install Office
Supplies Tracker on your hard disk drive, and will also check to see that
your system meets all of the program requirements.
If you downloaded your copy of Office Supplies Tracker from a BBS or other
online service, you should uncompress (i.e. unZIP) the files into a
*temporary* subdirectory on your hard drive, and then let the installation
program install the actual program files in a permanent subdirectory. To
install from the temporary subdirectory, switch to the temporary
subdirectory, type INSTALL, and press the [ENTER] key.
If you have obtained your copy of Office Supplies Tracker on floppy
disk(s), you should insert the disk (Disk #1 if there are 2 disks) into
your floppy disk drive, type A:INSTALL (or B:INSTALL), and press the
[ENTER] key.
IMPORTANT
---------
You must set the following environmental variable in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file, or you must enter it from the command line prior to running the
program:
SET CLIPPER=F45
This command MUST be set in order for OST to run. The Installation utility
will automatically add the line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file if you want it
to, or you can answer NO at the install prompt and do it manually.
You will also need to check the FILES and BUFFERS settings in your
CONFIG.SYS file (the install program will check this also, and give you the
opportunity to modify it you want to). If you don't already have at least
40 FILES and 20 BUFFERS, please change these lines accordingly:
FILES=40
BUFFERS=20
The installation program will make the necessary adjustments to your
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file if you allow it to. If you don't, then
you will need to make the changes manually.
You will need to reboot your system in order for these changes to take
effect.
QUICK START
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In order to make FULL use of this program, you will need to read the
manual, which is supplied as the file MANUAL.TXT. However, to get started
quickly just to see what the program looks like, simply switch to the
subdirectory where you have installed the program files (i.e. CD OST), type
OST and press [ENTER]. The program contains context-sensitive Help which
you can call by pressing the [F1] key.
COLOR/MONOCHROME MONITORS
-------------------------
This program will check to see if you have a color video card installed in
your computer. If it finds one, it will automatically set the screen
display to the color settings. If it finds a monochrome video card, it
will automatically set the screen display to the monochrome settings. If
you are using a color card with a monochrome monitor, the program may not
display properly. However, you can go back to the DOS prompt and restart
the program using the command OST M to restart the program in forced
monochrome mode.
PRINTING THE DOCUMENTATION:
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The documentation file (MANUAL.TXT) is formatted for 70-characters per
line, and 58-lines per page. You can print the documentation from within
the program by selecting the UTILITIES pulldown menu, and then selecting
the "Print User's Manual" option. Alternately, you can print if from the
DOS command line simply by issuing the following command:
COPY MANUAL.TXT PRN
The documentation file contains form-feed characters, so it can also be
printed by various printing utilities.
OFFICE SUPPLIES TRACKER IS SHAREWARE!
-----------------------------------
The registration fee for Office Supplies Tracker is $39.00 (US). You are
entitled to evaluate Office Supplies Tracker for a period of up to 30 days.
If after that time you intend to continue to use the program you must
register it. If you do not intend to continue to use the program you must
delete it from your system.
There is a file named REGISTER.TXT in the distribution file set which
contains the registration information, and the address to mail your
registration fee to. You can print this registration form from within the
program by selecting the UTILITIES pulldown menu option, and then selecting
the "Registration Form" option. Alternately, you can print the form from
the DOS command line simply by issuing the command:
COPY REGISTER.TXT PRN
The shareware copy of Office Supplies Tracker that you have is not
restricted in any way. Upon registering the product, you will receive:
1) A disk containing the most current version of the program.
2) A lifetime license to use the product.
3) Registered copies will display the owners name on the main
screen.
4) Support via telephone, BBS, mail, email via CompuServe, and
email via various other message networks.
5) A 30 day money-back guarantee.
6) Special discounts and online credits for CompuServe.
7) Special discounts on magazines, newsletter, and products
from Public (software) Libraries.
8) Special discounts on Shareware Magazine, one of the
industry's foremost publications, by Mike Callahan (alias
Dr. FileFinder)
And apart from all that, the knowledge that you are helping to support the
Shareware concept - a distribution system that brings you quality software
at realistic prices.
SO WHAT IS SHAREWARE?
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Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by authors and
publishers through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk vendors, and by
copies being passed among friends. It is software that you are allowed to
try before you pay for it. This makes shareware the ultimate in money back
guarantees.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. There is good
and bad shareware, just as there is good and bad retail software. The
primary difference between shareware and retail software is that with
shareware you know if it's good or bad before you pay for it.
You benefit because you get to use the software to determine whether it
meets your needs, before you pay for it. Authors benefit because they are
able to get their products into your hands without the expenses it takes to
launch a traditional retail software product.
The shareware system and the continued availability of quality shareware
products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the shareware
you use. It is the registration fees you pay which allow shareware authors
to support and continue to develop their products.
Please show your support for shareware by registering those programs you
actually use and by passing them on to others. Shareware is kept alive by
your support!