************************************************************************ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VGAComm ver .90 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************ Developed by and Copyright 1993 - Steven Britton WHAT IS IT? ----------- VGAComm is a graphical (GUI) based communications program! It uses your mouse to accomplish most functions that normally takes many odd key strokes with those popular text based comm programs. Simply - It looks better and is easy to use!! ************************************************************************* Note: VGAComm will exit to DOS if the mouse driver is not loaded! You need the mouse driver for this shareware version!!! ************************************************************************ Register today ! -------------- HOW DO I REGISTER and PRICING? ------------------------------ Fill out the information below and send it in with $35.00 (US only) *********** * SPECIAL * *********** If you register before January 15th 1994 the price is ONLY $25.00!!! But it must be postmarked before January 15th 1994! ========================================================================== The registered version has the added items as: Scripting (Nice and easy but very powerful!) Host Mode included. X-Modem protocal. External Protocals. ========================================================================== I am working on the following items to be released soon: GIF viewing while down loading! Ability to shell out to DOS while transfering (multitasking?) Color scroll back ability! Cut and paste! More colors and buttons. And a few items never done before! DOCUMENTATION ------------- VGAComm is the easiest DOS based communications program you can use. First you must set your communication perameters by running the SETUP program. After those are set (and they are correct) then you are ready to go. Run VGAComm. After the awsome credit screen has gone away then click on the yellow book button (first on left). That is your phone book, you will store your phone numbers and other information here. If you look on the bottom of the phone book screen you will see all your commands. This should be self explanatory. When you have dialed out and logged into a BBS or other system you can do the following. 1. Download a file by picking a protocal on the left (it defaults to ZMODEM) After selecting your protocal then use the mouse and click on the down arrow. This will start the file transfer to your computer. You will find the file(s) in your "C:\VGAComm\dload" directory. Thats it! 2. Upload a file by picking a protocal on the left (it defaults to ZMODEM) After selecting your protocal then use the mouse and click on the up arrow. At this time you will be asked to pick a file to transfer from a list, simply highlight the file and hit enter. Note the file you want to send must be in the "C:\VGAComm\UPLOAD" directory. This will start the file transfer from your computer. Thats it! 3. Hang-up by clicking the mouse on the red telephone. 4. Shell out to DOS by clicking the button with "C:" on it. INSTALLATION ------------ Simple - Just run the INSTALL.BAT file! FILE INVENTORY -------------- This archive or diskette should've included: INSTALL.BAT - Installation batch file (Don't modify!) CONFIG.EXE - Configuration program for VGAComm. VGACOMM.EXE - VGAComm the actual program. MODEM.INF - Modem information. COMM.PRM - Communications parms. PHONE.DIR - Telephone dialing directory. BROAE.FON - Support file (font). TMSRA.FON - Support file (font). TMSRB.FON - Support file (font). README.TXT - This file..... SEND.ME - Registration form!!!! SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ------------------- Hardware: 286 or 386 PC with at least 1 megabyte of RAM Mouse or other pointing device highly recommended. Operating systems: VGAComm has been tested and successfully ran on the following operating systems. DOS (3.3 and higher) OS/2 for Windows <----Copyright IBM International OS/2 2.1 <----Copyright IBM International Windows 3.1 <----Copyright MicroSoft Inc. HOW TO CONTACT ME ----------------- Questions or comments? Please, don't hesitate to let me know. Steven Britton 5451 S. Tuckaway #6 Greenfield, WI 53221 EXEC PC (414) 789-4360 and leave me mail. No phone calls PLEASE! LEGAL INFORMATION ----------------- SHAREWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This is an agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and Steven Britton. By using or distributing copies of the shareware evaluation version of the VGAComm package in any way, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, you must cease using or distributing this software immediately. 1) LICENSE TO USE: You may use the shareware evaluation version of VGAComm for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If you wish to use it beyond this period, you must register by making the necessary payment to Steven Britton as outlined elsewhere in this package. 2) COPYRIGHT: VGAComm is Copyright (c) 1993 by Steven Britton and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Steven Britton, as exclusive publisher, is an authorized representative of the copyright holder. Except to the extent expressly licensed, the copyright holder has and reserves the exclusive copyright and other right, title, and interest to copy and distribute this software, and the right to use the Trademark "VGAComm" in connection with it. 3) NON-COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION: You are granted a license to copy and distribute the shareware evaluation version of VGAComm in a non-commercial manner. Distribution is non-commercial if it is for free, or by a hobby, user or computer interest group to its members, or by any BBS, provided the VGAComm package is not modified or abridged in any way. Steven Britton reserves the right to revoke this license at any time for any reason on 90 days advance written notice. Commercial distributors are allowed to include VGAComm on media that is advertised and sold as "Shareware". Commercial distributors that wish to include the VGAComm package in their product are required to advertise any and all VGAComm advertisments. Contact the author for further details. 4) THIS PACKAGE (CONSISTING OF THE VGAComm SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED FILES AND DOCUMENTATION) IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF, THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF; ITS APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENTNESS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THIS PACKAGE IS ASSUMED BY THE USER. IN NO EVENT WILL STEVEN BRITTON BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PACKAGE, EVEN IF STEVEN BRITTON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ANY AND ALL USE OF THIS PACKAGE, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITH NO REGARD TO THE LEGALITY OF SUCH USE OR PURPOSE, IS THE COMPLETE AND SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. Some states do not allow disclaimers of implied warranties or the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above disclaimers and exclusions may not apply to you. 5) GOVERNING LAW: This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Should any part or parts of this agreement be deemed unlawful, the remainder shall continue to apply. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -------------------------- "Microsoft" is a registered trademark and "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 for Windows is a registered trademark of International Bussiness Machines (IBM) All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective companies. No infringement is intended. Thanks! Steven Britton