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TIPS Viewer Version 1.0
TIPS Release 07-93
Copyright 1993
by
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
108 Second Avenue West
Bertha MN 56437-0297
Phone: (218) 924-2050
FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, 8,N,1
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
│ Welcome! │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Thank you for trying the TIPS Viewer! If you appreciate TIPS, you are
encouraged to call The Bertha BBS at (218) 924-2060, and let us know!
Comments and suggestions are always welcome!
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│ Requirements │
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To run the TIPS Viewer reliably, you will need the following:
∙ DOS 3.3 or Higher
∙ IBM PC, PC-Compatible or MS-DOS Computer with a Hard Drive and 640K RAM
∙ CGA Color, EGA Color, or VGA Color Monitor
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│ Table of Contents: │
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Title Page & Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Quick-Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Installing TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Using the TIPS Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
The Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
TIPS Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
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│ Quick-Start Instructions: │
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If you are in a hurry to get the TIPS Viewer up and running, follow these
Quick-Start instructions:
1. Run the Install program by logging to the correct drive and directory, and
type "INSTALL".
2. Execute the TIPS Viewer from the \TIPS sub-directory (or wherever you
installed TIPS) by typing "TIPS".
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│ Disclaimer: │
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By using TIPS and the TIPS Viewer, users indicate their acceptance of the
following terms:
"The TIPS Viewer and TIPS files are supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. Neither STSI,
The Bertha BBS, or any STSI employees will be held responsible for any
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of the TIPS
Viewer and TIPS files."
"TIPS files may not be distributed in any way, except in the manner described
in the VENDOR.DOC file."
"Information in this documentation is subject to change without notice and
does not represent a commitment on the part of STSI. STSI may make
improvements and/or changes in this documentation or in the products and/or
programs described in this documentation at any time."
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│ Registration: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
TIPS files are distributed under the shareware concept. You may review the
TIPS, and use them at your own risk! If you find that any of the TIPS have
been helpful to you, please send us $10.00 for each TIP used. This will allow
us to continue maintaining, updating, and adding to our TIPS database. In
return for your contribution, you will receive all of the latest TIPS on a
diskette, with a new TIPS Viewer. If you would like to have access to all
TIPS produced within the coming year, consider a subscription to The Bertha
BBS! By subscribing to The Bertha BBS for one year, you will receive all of
the latest TIPS on a diskette, along with a new TIPS Viewer. As TIPS (.TIP
files) are added and posted on The Bertha BBS, you will have complete access
to download them until your subscription expires. For more information, read
the REGISTER.DOC file included in this package.
If you are in a hurry to receive all of the latest TIPS files, call STSI at
(218) 924-2050, and charge it to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or
Discover credit card. The newest files will be mailed out to you as soon as
possible. For further information and pricing, please read the REGISTER.DOC
file included with TIPS. There is also a registration form contained at the
end of this documentation file.
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│ Installing TIPS │
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Log to the drive where you are installing TIPS from, and type "INSTALL". The
installation program will ask you where you are installing TIPS from (usually,
the current directory), and the location where the program files should be
stored. (The default destination directory is C:\TIPS.) TIPS can be
installed on any drive in your system, including network drives. Once
installation is complete, log to the TIPS sub-directory and type "TIPS".
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│ Using the TIPS Viewer │
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The TIPS Viewer was created to aid users in viewing the now-popular TIPS ASCII
files. After executing the TIPS Viewer, select View TIPS from the TIPS menu.
A brief disclaimer screen will appear. You MUST agree to the conditions
stated on the disclaimer screen before viewing the TIPS. If you do not agree
to the conditions, exit the TIPS Viewer immediately! If you agree to the
conditions, you may view the TIPS by selecting OK.
The following keys/key combinations can be used to view the TIPS.
Editing Keys: HOME Move to the top of the TIPS list.
CTRL+HOME Move to the top of the TIPS list.
END Move to the bottom of the TIPS list.
CTRL+END Move to the bottom of the TIPS list.
UP ARROW Move up one item.
LEFT ARROW Move up one item.
DOWN ARROW Move down one item.
RIGHT ARROW Move down one item.
PGUP Move up one page.
PGDN Move down one page.
TAB Move to next item in TAB order.
SHIFT+TAB Move to previous item in TAB order.
ENTER View selected TIPS file.
Mouse Users: To view a TIP, click on it with the mouse and select View File,
or simply double-click on the file within the list.
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│ The Help Menu │
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The "Help" menu provides users with access to version number and copyright
information about the TIPS Viewer, Registration Information, and Help. Help
provides basic information on the concepts behind the TIPS Viewer, and what it
is designed to do.
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Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
108 Second Avenue West
Bertha, MN 56437-0297
Phone: (218) 924-2050
FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, N,8,1
TIPS Viewer Version 1.0 / TIPS Release 07-93
Registration Form
Qty Description Price Each Total
_____* TIPS / TIPS Viewer Registration $10.00 ________
Includes a diskette containing all of the
newest TIPS Files.
* Please include $10.00 for EACH TIP that you
found helpful.
***** OR *****
_____ Subscription to The Bertha BBS $60.00 ________
Includes a diskette containing all of the newest
TIPS Files, and 1 Year of Level 140 access to
The Bertha BBS, which includes complete download
priveledges for all TIPS produced in the coming year.
Sub-Total: ________
Minnesota Residents Add 6.5% Sales Tax: ________
Shipping/Handling (Foreign Orders = $7.50): ________
Total: ________
Name: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City: ____________________________
State: ___________ Zip Code: _______________ Phone: ___________________
Method of Payment: ___ Visa/MC ___ American Express ___ Discover
___ Check/Money Order Enclosed
(Checks/MO's must be in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. Bank!)
Credit Card #: __________________________________ Expiration Date: ___/___
Name on Card: _______________________ Signature: _________________________
Comments / Suggestions: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate which TIPS you found helpful: _____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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