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Welcome to the WaverlyStreet Easy Money Program (version 1.3)
Easy Money (EZM) is a quick and easy-to-use means to record where all
your money comes from and where it goes. I set out to write it after becoming
frustrated with several other popular "money" programs, all of which seemed a
lot more complicated than they needed to be (or at least a lot more than *I*
wanted). All I wanted was a (slightly) glorified ledger book on the computer
screen, where I could simply note how much money I had spent on what, and
then be able to review the information and print simple reports.
Using EZM is quick and painless. You can easily start the program, enter
in several expenses, and get back out in a matter of seconds. This high
speed, no nonsense operation makes it easy to get in the habit of using the
program every day.
EZM organizes records according to user-defined categories. For example,
you might set up categories for "work", "food", "shelter", "utilities",
etc... Whenever you make or spend any money, make an entry under the
appropriate category. If you keep this up on a regular basis, you will be
rewarded with some genuinely useful composite information.
The EZM Macro utility allows you to automate the recording of recurring
expenses and income, such as payroll checks. Macro files can be written to
automatically make a number of entries at the same time.
The EZM Reports utility allows you to specify exactly which categories,
and which range of dates to include. All reports have a summary section
showing the sub-totals for each category, the percentage of the grand total,
and the grand total. There is also a simple bar graph in the summary section.
At your option, the summary is followed by a complete listing of each line
item, grouped under category headers and divided into "money IN" and "money
OUT".
If desired, you may set up passcode protection, where the program will
not start unless the correct code is first entered. (The passcode requirement
may turned "off" or "on" at any time.)
Screen colors may be modified however you see fit, and there is a small
"reminder" utility to keep you from forgetting important things.
EZM requires an IBM-compatible PC running DOS 3.1 or better, about 250K
memory, color VGA display, and free disk space greater than the size of the
EZM data files. If you have a RAM drive configured, you may direct EZM to use
it for temporary file processing (greatly reducing hard disk activity).
NEW IN VERSION 1.2 / 1.3
The top-of-screen "function bar" has been completely re-worked so that
all available control options are shown at all times. Some redundant controls
have been removed (ie: in previous versions, either F2 or INSERT would add a
new record; now only the more intuitive INSERT is there).
A completely new "word search" function has been added. Type in a word
(or part of a word) and Easy Money will search all your records and display
entries containing that word. This is very handy for finding things.
The option to shell to an external text editor has been added. This can
be done when reports are printed to the screen, and in the macro utility. Now
it is possible to add more extensive remarks to reports, and to create and
edit macro files, without leaving the program. Use your own favorite text
editor to do this, rather than learning how to operate another. The default
external editor is the DOS EDIT program. Over-ride this with a command-line
option. An excellent choice for an alternate editor is READ by WellsCom. READ
can handle large files, includes a word-wrap option, and is just all-round
better than EDIT. READ is inexpensive shareware, and can be downloaded from
http://users.aol.com/wellscom/ or most shareware archives.
The macro utility has been made much more friendly. There is now a small
menu of choices - Play, Edit, or Make New. The Make New option starts your
external editor with a macro template file, complete with instructions.
The screen can now be hidden from view with one keystroke. This is useful
when (for example) you are reviewing what you have spent on christmas so far,
and one of your kids charges into the room. Press the "h" key, and the screen
is instantly hidden. If you are using a start-up passcode, it will be required
to re-display the screen.
And, a few small bugs have been tracked down and exterminated!
LICENSE INFORMATION
EZM comes in two different versions. The first is an evaluation version
(EZM[version number]E.EXE). The evaluation version is fully functional, but
it "nags" you a little bit. If you like it, send in for registered version -
no more nagging! Feel free to share the EVALUATION version with others.
The use of the REGISTERED version requires that a registration fee be
paid to WaverlyStreet. Each individual who uses the registered version must
pay the registration fee - the program may not be copied and shared with
other people.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration costs only $15 (US), plus $2.50 (US) to cover the disk,
shipping materials, and postage. So to order, write a check for $17.50 (US
funds, payable to WaverlyStreet) and send it to:
WaverlyStreet, P.O. Box 14249, Columbus, Ohio, 43214 (US)
In exchange, I will send you a disk containing the latest unrestricted
version of the program and documentation, through the US Postal Service. Make
sure that you include your name and ship-to address, and please indicate
whether you want a 3.5 or a 5.25 inch disk. (I'll send 3.5" if you do not
specify).
THANKS!
(By the way, Easy Money is a replacement for an earlier program I did
called PER12. The QBasic source code for PER12 was included in William Yu's
"All Basic Code" archives (the last packet in 1995, I think). There is a
utility available to convert the old PER12 data files into the new format
(useful on the off chance that you were using PER12). Let me know if you need
the conversion utility.)
Questions/comments to the address above, or via E-mail to: dgjess@infinet.com
Easy Money (tm) Copyright (C) WaverlyStreet, 1996-97. All Rights Reserved
***
OTHER PRODUCT(S)
Well, OK, at this writing there is only *1* other WaverlyStreet product,
but hey, I'm looking forward, alright?
Said "other product" is called "ShareCon". ShareCon is an easy-to-use
name/address/phone number program for PCs. It is designed for use by
INDIVIDUALS, but includes provisions for working within a GROUP environment.
The records that ShareCon maintains are tagged as either PERSONAL or PUBLIC.
Each individual user keeps their OWN records, on their OWN personal computer
and/or office network workstation. Entirely at the individual user's
discretion, ShareCon will produce public MERGE files that other users may
incorporate into their own records.
ShareCon makes a great name/address/phone number database program for
home use. Of course, there are lots of other programs that will do that same
thing; the trouble with most other ones is that they aren't any good at all
for business (where you need to share contacts with your co-workers).
Frankly, life is complicated enough without having to know how to operate two
different name/address programs; wouldn't it be better to use the same
program at work as at home? This home/work portability is the MAIN idea
behind ShareCon.
ShareCon incorporates a number of features to make it easy to find
specific records, including a Keywords system. Each ShareCon record may
contain up to three keywords. Use keywords to group records together. For
instance, you might attach the keyword "vendor" to all the names and
addresses of every firm that you buy things from. To get more specific, you
might attach a second keyword (say, "widgets") to those vendors from whom you
buy widgets.
You ought to be able to find it at the same place you found Easy Money,
but if not, please contact me and I will let you know where to get it.
THANKS!