THE BEST OF MBA - JUNE 1, 1995
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"The Best of MBA" is an electronic publication from M. Bryce & Associates,
Inc. (MBA) containing articles describing the principles and practices of
Information Resource Management (IRM).  "THE BEST OF MBA" is intended for 
an audience of I.S. and executive managers.  Application developers will 
also find it of interest as will end-users.

This zipped file (BESTMBA.ZIP) contains the following files:

README.TXT  - containing these instructions.

BESTMBA.TXT - This is a version of the publication in ASCII text 
              format suitable for use with your favorite text editor/
              word processor.  Please note this version does not
              include the graphics as used in the other two versions.

BESTMBA.INF - For use with the standard "View" utility (VIEW.EXE)
              accompanying IBM's OS/2 (version 2.x or higher).

BESTMBA.HLP - For use with the standard "Help" utility (WINHELP.EXE)
              accompanying Microsoft's Windows (version 3.x or higher).

FILE_ID.DIZ - Used by BBS Sysops to describe the publication (ignore
              otherwise).

Both the INF and HLP file formats include graphics and text suitable 
for on-line viewing.  These facilities also provide a convenient means 
to quickly search through the documentation as desired.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  COPY or MOVE the files to a separate directory; for example:

    C:\BESTMBA

    The remaining instructions pertain to the file format
    you prefer:  ASCII text, MS Windows Help, or IBM OS/2 INF

FOR ASCII TEXT USERS (BESTMBA.TXT)

1.  Start your favorite text editor/word processor and open
    BESTMBA.TXT.  Search and review accordingly.

FOR MS WINDOWS HELP USERS (BESTMBA.HLP)

1.  From the Windows PROGRAM MANAGER, execute the "RUN..."
    menu item (under "FILE").  A pop-up dialog will appear;
    from the "Command Line", enter the WINHELP command,
    followed by the directory path/file name; for example:

    WINHELP C:\BESTMBA\BESTMBA.HLP

2.  If you would like to place "The Best of MBA" on the Windows desktop
    (in a "group").

    A.  Open a pertinent "group", such as "Accessories" or "Main".

    B.  Execute the "NEW..." menu item (under the Program Manager's
        "FILE" menu).

    C.  Select "Program Item" to be installed.

    D.  Enter the name and path for the program; for example:

        DESCRIPTION       = The Best of MBA
        COMMAND LINE      = WINHELP C:\BESTMBA\BESTMBA.HLP
        WORKING DIRECTORY = C:\BESTMBA

    E.  Close the dialog box.  The MS question mark icon (?) should
        now appear on the Windows desktop.  To execute, simply 
        double-click on the icon.

FOR IBM OS/2 INF USERS (BESTMBA.INF)

There are two ways of implementing and executing the OS/2 "View" program:

1.  Open an OS/2 Window or Full Screen.  From the command line, type:

    VIEW BESTMBA.INF

2.  Create a "View" icon on the OS/2 desktop (either Copy an
    existing OS/2 program icon or use the Program Template from 
    the "Productivity" folder).

    Provide the following "settings" for the program:

    Program Settings -
    Path and File Name:   C:\OS2\VIEW.EXE 
                          (or wherever the program is located)
    Optional Parameters:  BESTMBA.INF
    Working Directory:    enter the drive\directory path where the INF
                          file resides; for example -

                          C:\BESTMBA

    General Settings -
    Title:  The Best of MBA

    NOTE:  If you leave the "Optional Parameters" blank, you can drag
           and drop the INF file to your icon.

3.  Optional - OS/2 users can also execute the MS Windows Help version
    (BESTMBA.HLP).  Either:

    a.  From the command line (an OS/2 or DOS window or full screen)
        type:

        WINHELP C:\BESTMBA\BESTMBA.HLP

    b.  Establish an icon within a WIN-OS/2 session (in the "Program
        Manager").  After entering WIN-OS/2, use the same instructions
        as "MS Windows Help Users" above.

    c.  Establish a separate icon on the OS/2 desktop itself.
        Use the following "settings" for the program:

        Program Settings -
        Path and File Name:   C:\OS2\MDOS\WINOS2\WINHELP.EXE
                              (or wherever the program is located)
        Optional Parameters:  BESTMBA.HLP
        Working Directory:    enter the drive\directory path where the HLP
                              file resides; for example -

                              C:\BESTMBA

        Session Settings -    Either "WIN OS/2 full screen" or
                              "WIN-OS/2 window" with "separate session"
                              (the latter is suggested).

        General Settings -
        Title:  The Best of MBA


These files may be freely copied and distributed; however, the contents
(text and graphics) are the property of M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. (MBA).  
Any reproduction of the contents without the expressed written permission 
of MBA is strictly prohibited.  Copyright (C) M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. 
(MBA) 1995.  All rights reserved.

For questions regarding "THE BEST OF MBA" contact the Editor & Publisher at:

M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. (MBA)
777 Alderman Road
Palm Harbor, FL  34683
United States
Tel:  813/786-4567
Fax:  813/786-4765
BBS:  813/786-4864
E-Mail:  TimB1557@aol.com
IBM Link:  DEV2643
CompuServe:  76235,2364

Tim Bryce - Editor

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