Monster Media 1994 #1/monster.zip/monster/BUSINESS/USDL10.ZIP/README.DOC

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               USDL  Version  1.0  README.DOC  Copyright (c)
                 1994, John Bailey and Task Force Software


  WELCOME

  Welcome  to  USDL,  the   most  comprehensive  driver  license  and
  identification document reference and validation program available.
  Please remember to  remain in contact with Task  Force Software for
  future  upgrades  of  the  program,  as  documents  and  validation
  algorithms change continuously. You can  expect an upgrade at least
  once each year, usually in February or March.


  DISCLAIMER

  The  USDL  program  has  been  tested  for  accuracy  to the extent
  possible. However, it is only  a reference utility, and we disclaim
  any responsibility for any loss  resulting from use of the program.
  Users accept the program without warranty as to suitability for any
  particular purpose.


  YOU CAN HELP

  We will do our best to keep up with changes in state laws, and with
  popular forms of identification. If you are aware of a popular form
  of  identification  or  have  special  knowledge  of an algorithmic
  validation routine  not included here, please  contact us. We would
  like  to keep  this the  most comprehensive  package available, and
  will trade a FREE LIFETIME UPGRADE CERTIFICATE for any algorithm or
  other material  we actually use  in the package.  We are especially
  interested  in obtaining  the  drivers  license algorithms  for New
  Jersey and for all the Canadian  provinces that use an algorithm to
  generate their license numbers. Thank you.


  SPECIAL THANKS

  I would like to offer special thanks  to a group of folks that were
  instrumental in  bringing this package together.  First, to my wife
  and partner,  Sherry, for her  support, encouragement, data  input,
  and alpha  testing. You have always  been the best thing  that ever
  happened to me...

  Also,  to  a  number  of   members  of  the  intelligence  and  law
  enforcement  community   who  assisted  in   gathering  algorithmic
  information and  sample material for testing.  They include: Nathan
  Kellog, Bob Kowalkowski, Robert Lesnick, Pete Hegge, Fred McDaniel,
  Paul Briggs,  Terry Roth, Craig  Pradarelli, and others  who prefer
  not  to be  mentioned here.  Special thanks  also to  all those who
  believe  in, and  fight to  keep the  "public" in "public records".
  Keep the faith.


  USING USDL

  USDL is designed to be "user  friendly" (as if there is really such
  a   thing for the inexperienced computer user). It's arrangement is
  fairly  straightforward. If  you try  the program,  and it does not
  behave  as you  expect, try  the help  files. If  you still  cannot
  figure  it  out,  REGISTERED  USERS  can  call  the  Task Force for
  technical assistance DURING BUSINESS HOURS, PACIFIC TIME.

  Though we have done our best  with the program, we are not perfect.
  If  you find  an error  in the  program, please  contact us. If the
  error really exists, and we "fix"  it, you will receive a free copy
  of the next upgrade.

  Registered copies of  USDL come packed with nearly  a hundred files
  of  reference  material  and  helpful  information,  covering  each
  subject shown at the main selection menu.


  Driver's licenses:

  Reference and  help files for  driver licenses contain  information
  about:

        ∙  license  number format, including coding  break down;
        ∙  the license document,  including validation information;
        ∙  terms of  licensure;
        ∙  commercial  license;
        ∙  minor's  license;
        ∙  manufacturer of the license document; and more.

  Coverage for this information includes the entire United States and
  Canada.  The interactive  modules for  driver licenses  can provide
  validation  information and  assist with  motor vehicle  department
  inquiries.


  Credit Cards:

  Reference and help files for major credit cards contain information
  about  the  card  number   format,  and  the  interactive  checksum
  validation routines  can provide validation of  numbers for several
  major credit cards.


  Canadian Social Insurance Card:

  Reference and  help files for the  Canadian Social Insurance number
  permit checksum validation, and provide valuable information useful
  in deterring fraud.


  If  you like  the interface,  and feel  the USDL  program would  be
  beneficial in providing your company  the ability to screen license
  and   other   identification    documents   or   conducting   other
  investigative inquiries, contact:


                    ╔════════════════════════════╗
                    ║     Task Force Software    ║
                    ║      5247  Miller  Ave.    ║
                    ║  Klamath Falls, OR  97603  ║
                    ║         503-883-2434       ║
                    ╚════════════════════════════╝


  To register USDL, send a check or money order for $200 to the above
  address.  Please do not forget to include your media preference.

  You may also be interested in our Social Security Number validation
  program, SSN. This little utility allows input of a Social Security
  Number, and returns  the YEAR OF ISSUE, and the  state of issue for
  the  series  entered.  The  program  also  provides  verbose output
  regarding invalid  series entered. SSN also  provides for disk file
  and printer  output as well.  Contact Task Force  Software as shown
  above for more information.

  If you or your company  require investigative support services, you
  may  want to  contact the  Inter-Agency Task  Force at  the address
  above.  We provide  a wide  range of  support services  to a  broad
  spectrum of clients.