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INTRODUCTION
The Alcor Cash Register has been designed for the non-
computer user. Great care has been taken to create a
computer based point of sale and inventory control program that
is simple to use.
The Alcor Cash Register can handle an unlimited (limited
by disk space only) number of inventory and/or service items.
Read through the manual to see the basics of The Alcor Cash
Register.
Highlights of The Alcor Cash Register
Dynamic update of items sales and inventory data.
Tracks sales of items and services.
Barcode reader support.
Prints INVOICE/RECEIPTS.
Automatic sales tax calculations and recording.
Supports retail and wholesale pricing.
Supports Tax Exempt sales.
Unlimited number of inventory items and/or services.
Total integration with all Alcor systems.
Produces Inventory reports and count sheets.
Flags low inventory items.
Full mouse support.
Menu driven for ease of use.
Export data to your favorite applications.
And Much Much More.......
If you have any comments or suggestions about improving
The Alcor Cash Register, we would love to hear from you.
Start Benefiting Today
You can begin using The Alcor Cash Register immediately, even if
you are not experienced with computers or inventory management
systems. This manual has step by step instructions for installing
and setting up The Alcor Cash Register. If you need extra
assistance in using the DOS operating system commands of your
computer, you can refer to the Appendix of this manual for
explanations of those commands and terms you may need to know.
You do not need to be an experienced inventory manager to use The
Alcor Cash Register.
The Alcor Cash Register is easy to use. You select the tasks you
want to perform from a series of menus that are displayed on the
computer screen. Prompts and questions are displayed to help lead
you through all steps of the task that you selected.
Remember that help is available from any place in the program.
You only need to press the [F1] key on your computers keyboard to
access the context-sensitive help system.
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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, 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 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 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.
FILES ON THE DISTRIBUTION DISK (SHAREWARE VERSION)
The Alcor Cash Register is distributed in a single compressed
file named ALCOR-CR.EXE. This file is a Self extracting file.
The following files are obtained by decompressing ALCOR-CR.EXE.
crread.me Preliminary information
crorder.txt The Alcor Cash Register Registration and order form
crmanual.txt The Alcor Cash Register Users Guide Manual
crprint.bat A batch file to print the manual
vendor.doc Information for vendors, Bulletin boards, and Users
Groups of shareware software
response.txt User Response and Feedback form
cr.exe The Alcor Cash Register Program
crsetup.exe The Alcor Cash Register Setup Program
crbackit.bat A batch file to rebuild damaged data files
alreg.hlp The help system index file (used by cr.exe)
version.dat Startup default data file for cr.exe
version.ndx Startup default index file for cr.exe
The Alcor Cash Register is not public domain (free). It may be
evaluated free for a period not to exceed 30 days. See the file
crorder.txt for registration and ordering information.
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REGISTERING YOUR SOFTWARE
The Alcor Cash Register is distributed as User-Supported
software. You are free to copy and distribute this software
freely, however, if you find it of use to you, you are required
to register your copy. Registering your copy of the software
helps the author continue to provide professional-quality
software at very reasonable prices.
At the end of your 30 day trial period, you must register The
Alcor Cash Register or delete it from your hard disk and destroy
all copies that you have of it.
BENEFITS OF REGISTERING
When you register The Alcor Cash Register, you will receive the
following:
- A professionally typeset and bound Users Guide Manual
- Free unlimited technical support (A rarity in these days)
- A Disk or Disks containing the registered version of The Alcor
Cash Register (All shareware notice and reminder screens will not
be contained in the registered version.)
- Update Notices on any future releases of The Alcor Cash
Register and other Alcor Group software packages.
- Discounts on purchases of other Alcor Group software.
- Notification of author address and/or telephone changes.
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HOW TO CONTACT THE AUTHOR
The biggest complaint I hear about shareware programs is that
authors of programs move or change their telephone number and
users are not able to locate them for technical support.
We have come up with a method so you can locate us several years
from now, no matter how many times we may move or change telephone
numbers as our company grows.
The address below will be good until the year 2000. Arrangements
have been made with a mailing agent to monitor this address and
forward any and all correspondence and orders to us.
This tracing address is:
The Alcor Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 864
York, SC 29745
If you are viewing this file after the year 2000, you have
received an evaluation copy that is extremely out of date. Please
locate a new copy of The Alcor Cash Register from any major BBS
or shareware distributor.
Our current address at the time of this release is:
The Alcor Group, Inc.
730-C Hwy 321 Bypass
York, SC 29745
Our current telephone number at the time of this release is:
1-803-684-9378
Our current CompuServe CIS Email number is 70323,1453
If we cannot be reached at this number, please write to the
tracing address to obtain our new telephone number.
Always send product orders to the P.O. Box address, this will
guarantee that we will receive the order.
If you are ever in the area, please feel free to drop by our
office and say hi.
Registered users will always be sent change of address and
telephone number notification. If you move after you have
registered your copy of The Alcor Cash Register, please contact
us so that we can maintain your current address.
We hope that this idea will be adopted by other shareware
authors. We think it's a great idea.
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