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- INSTALLATION AND STARTUP GUIDE FOR
-
- OWL AUTOMATED SALES & INVOICING SYSTEM
- (OASIS)
- VERSION 1.0
-
-
- This guide covers installation and startup of OASIS Version 1.0. The
- complete User's Guide is built into the program and is accessed by
- selecting the "HELP" option. In order to get the most benefit from
- this program, we strongly suggest that you read the user's guide.
-
-
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-
- OASIS Version 1.0 requires an IBM Compatible PC, DOS 3.3 or above, a
- hard disk and 640k of RAM memory.
-
-
- DOS CONFIGURATION
-
- For proper operation of all functions, the program requires that the
- number of DOS file handles be set to 21 or more. This number is
- established when you boot your computer and is derived as either a
- default value or from the standard file "CONFIG.SYS" which must
- reside in the root directory of your start-up disk drive. For proper
- operation, you MUST HAVE the file "CONFIG.SYS" in the root directory
- of your start-up disk and it MUST contain the line "FILES=21" (values
- above 21 are acceptable). Assuming your start-up disk is the C
- drive, you can create this file very quickly by typing the following:
-
- COPY CON: C:\CONFIG.SYS
- FILES=21
- Ctrl-Z (Press "Ctrl" and "Z" keys together)
-
- If file CONFIG.SYS already exists, use a text editor to view and
- modify the file as needed. Once you have added or edited the
- "CONFIG.SYS" file, YOU MUST RE-BOOT your computer for the changes to
- take effect. Consult your DOS manual for additional information.
-
-
- INSTALLATION (From Distribution Disk)
-
- The program, data, and help files are contained in a self extracting
- archive file named OASIS10.EXE. To extract the contents of this file
- and install them on your hard disk, place the distribution diskette
- in drive A and type the following commands:
-
- A:
- INSTALL C
-
- You may install the program from the B drive by substituting "B" for
- "A" in the above and you may install the files to a hard drive other
- than C by substituting the appropriate drive letter for "C" in the
- above. (Note: there is no colon (":") following the hard drive
- letter in the install command).
-
- After entering the install command, all files will be installed in a
- subdirectory named "\OASIS" on the designated hard drive.
-
-
- INSTALLATION (From BBS DOWNLOAD)
-
- If you downloaded OASIS from a bulletin board or other data service,
- you will have already extracted all files from the ZIP or other
- archive file you downloaded. Create a directory on your hard drive
- named "\OASIS" to hold the extracted files and copy all extracted
- files to the new directory. Note: the original ZIP or other archive
- file should be stored off on a floppy disk and kept as a backup.
-
-
- RUNNING THE PROGRAM
-
- To run the OASIS type the following commands:
-
- C:
- CD \OASIS
- OASIS
-
- If you installed the program on a hard drive other than C, substitute
- the appropriate drive letter for "C" in the above.
-
-
- SAMPLE DATA
-
- The data files shipped with the program contain sample data which is
- provided to help you become familiar with the various options and
- capabilities of the program. The sample data covers calendar year
- 1992.
-
-
- TROUBLE SHOOTING
-
- While every effort is made to insure that OASIS is free of any bugs,
- it is impossible to test it on all makes and models of computers.
- Therefore, unforeseen circumstances can occur which may create real
- or perceived errors in the program. The following is a brief list of
- errors which may be encountered and what to do about them.
-
- Out of Memory or Insufficient Swap Space - You don't have enough
- memory below 640K to run the program. If your computer has at least
- 512K of RAM, you should be able to eliminate this problem by removing
- memory resident programs (TSR'S) and device drivers (mouse drivers,
- network drivers, etc.) to free up memory.
-
- Program Locks Up - OASIS uses expanded memory, if available, to swap
- sections of code in and out of memory. Some older disk cache
- software does not expect this and can overwrite areas used by the
- program. To prevent this, run the program with the following
- command:
-
- OASIS //BADCACHE
-
- Program Aborts with Message (DOS error 04) - This means that
- insufficient DOS file handles have been specified. If you have
- already added the line FILES=21 to your CONFIG.SYS file AND rebooted
- your computer, try increasing the number a few at a time. Reboot
- your computer each time you increase the number.
-
- Program Aborts with Message (DOS error 34) - This is a DOS file
- sharing error. Run the DOS program SHARE.EXE before running OASIS.
-
- If at any time you are unable to resolve a problem with this program,
- call or write us a letter explaining the nature of the problem.
- Please also include a description of your computer configuration
- including any TSR programs which are installed. Send all
- correspondence to:
-
- 'Otto-Williams Ltd.
- P.O Box 794
- Lanham, MD 20703-0794
-
- Phone: (301) 306-0409 (Weekdays 6pm-9pm)
- E-Mail on GEnie to: S.WILLIAMS11
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