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Money Smith Financial Calculator for Windows
Full Featured Financial Calculator
Program, Documentation, and Examples
Copyright 1991-1992 by Bradley J. Smith
All Rights Reserved
Member of Association of Shareware Professionals
From: Money Smith Systems Inc, P.O. Box 333,
Converse, TX 78109
Release Notes: Version 1.0 (Initial Release)
Requires: Windows 3.0 or 3.1, hard disk & Mouse.
Files in this release:
setup.exe - Installation program - run this to install
setup.inf - Setup information file
mscalc.exe - Money Smith calculator
mscalc.hlp - Help file for calculator
mscalc.wri - User's manual for calculator
vendor.txt - Sample review and distribution rules
readme.txt - This file
register.txt - Registration/licensing form.
file_id.diz - BBS short description.
mscalc.zip - Zipped version of above files (bulletin boards)
LOOK FOR OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS FROM MONEY SMITH SYSTEMS INC
Money Smith Version 2.0 (SMITH2.ZIP) - Windows Accounting!
WinSetup 1.0 (WINSET1.ZIP) - Windows Installation Program!
Release Policy:
The shareware version of this program can be freely distributed
as long as you abide by the terms of the license and don't
charge a fee or otherwise profit from distribution. See
vendor.txt or the license for sample reviews and for-profit
distribution terms.
Printing this file: (Approx 6 pages)
Use the notepad to view/print this file or just use the DOS
PRINT command as in:
c:> print readme.txt
Looking at the manual:
Use the Windows Write application to view and print the
manual. Use the File Open command from Write to view the
file MSCALC.WRI. Use the File Print command in to print it.
You may prefer to set the font for the manual to a printer
font before printing them.
Installation using the setup program:
If you are loading the program from a floppy disk you should
have a file called "setup.exe" on it. Run this command
Choose the File Run command from the menu of your program
manager and type in 'a:\setup' or 'b:\setup' to run the Money
Smith setup program from your drive. Alternately you can
double click on the file from the Windows program manager.
Setup will fully install this program including installation
in the program manager. If you have trouble running setup
consult the manual instructions below.
From the shareware source:
Odds are pretty good you downloaded this from a bulletin board
or copied it from a friend. Odds are equally good the program
is compacted in some way. Create a new directory for Money
Smith on your hard disk and copy the archived version to this
new directory. The most popular file compaction programs
follow:
Self Extracting Archive example: smith2.exe - you need to run
smith.exe
PKZIP format: example: mscalc.zip - you need to run
pkunzip mscalc.zip
PKARC format: example mscalc.arc - you need to run
pkunpak mscalc.arc
LHARC format: example mscalc.lzh - you need to run
lharc x mscalc.lzh
You can get all three of these shareware unpacking programs
from your nearest bulletin board or a local users group.
Other packing programs are popular, so ask the person you
got the program from. Once unpacked you can use the setup.exe
program to setup Money Smith. See the instructions above.
Manual Installation:
You can manually install the calculator if setup fails to do so
or if you simply prefer manual installation. Follow the
instructions below
1. Create a new directory for MSCALC.
2. Copy all of the files to the new directory.
3. Install MSCALC in your Windows program manager.
Licensing:
The license terms are online accessible from the Help menu
of this program. They are listed at the end of the mscalc.wri
documentation file. This program is shareware and not free.
You have 30 days to try it. The shareware version is
provided completely AS IS with no warranty either express or
implied. You take the risk for using it. If you are a
registered user you get full mail support for 90 days and
preferential treatment for unsupported replies after the 90
days.
Registration:
You are granted a 30 day trial license to decide if Money
Smith is for you. After that period you are expected to
register Money Smith to continue using it. Registration
costs $15.00 + $4 shipping & handling. You can print the
register.txt file to register or order toll free using the
number below. Discounts for group (MAIL ONLY) orders, site
licenses, etc.. are listed in the register.txt file. Please
note: discounts and site licenses are only available via mail
directly from Money Smith Systems using the register.txt
file. You cannot get quantity discounts or site licenses by
phone.
Phone Ordering Service: 1-800-444-5457
To make it easy to register we have arranged for Software
Excitement! take orders via Mastercard, or Visa. You can
call them toll free at the number above or
FAX: 503-826-8090 or for foreign orders call
503-826-8082. Mail address is Software Excitement,
6475 Crater Lake Hwy. , Central Point, OR 97502.
NOTE: YOU CANNOT REACH MONEY SMITH SYSTEMS AT THIS NUMBER.
THIS NUMBER IS AN ORDERING SERVICE ONLY.
Alternate Service:
You can call 1-800-242-4775 or (713) 524-6394 or FAX to
(713) 524-6398 or order via Compuserve at 71355,470, or via
mail (no group discounts/site licenses) at PsL, P.O. Box 35705,
Houston, TX 77235-5705. These numbers are for ORDERING ONLY.
PsL will not provide technical support, site licenses,
discounts, handle returns, or give you any technical
information. They only take orders! Contact Money Smith
systems at P.O. Box 333, Converse TX 78109 if you want to
order in quantity or do anything but order.
NOTE: YOU CANNOT REACH MONEY SMITH SYSTEMS AT THIS NUMBER.
THIS NUMBER IS AN ORDERING SERVICE ONLY.
Compuserve Electronic Mall:
Order your copy via compuserve mall: type: GO SE
Direct International Registration: (US $15 + $6 Shipping)
Credit card orders can be made at the voice or FAX phone
number above. For direct mail orders, Checks/Money Orders
should be in US dollars drawn on US banks. Many post offices
offer International Money orders which are also acceptable.
Eurosoft Registration Service:
For convinience we have signed with a transatlantic
registration service which takes foreign currency at
market prices. Mail orders can be made in foreign currency
to the following:
United Kingdom and Scandinavia: Mail 11.67 Pounds Sterling To:
Hillfoots Data Services
Mains House
Tillcoultry
Clackmannanshire
FK13 6PQ, UK
Remainder of Europe: Mail DM 35,00 or equivalent To:
Abegglen, Heinz
0367-206054-50
Credit Suisse
CH-3800 Interlaken
Switzerland
(Currencies are OK)
France: The following service offers currency exchange in
France at no extra cost. Please call them for current
currency exchange rates:
Phone: 33-20.05.35.66
Fax: (33+).20.05.38.27
Nicholas Kelemen
DP Tool Club
B.P. 745, 99 Rue Parmentier
59657 Villeneuve D'ASQ
France
Benefits of Registration:
- A disk (720k or 360k) including the latest version of
Money Smith.
- A short printed users guide.
- A 90 day limited warranty with mail support.
(see license for details).
- Notification and nice discounts on later products.
MONEY SMITH VERSION 2.0
You may also want to consider ordering Money Smith V2.0
which includes a registered version of the financial
calculator for only $29.95 + $4 shipping US.
European price for Money Smith V2.0 is:
$29.95+ $6 shipping US by direct mail. Cost for United
Kingdom (from Hillfoots Data Services address above) is
19.97 Pounds Sterling. Cost for continental europe (from
the Credit Suisse address above) is DM 59.92.
Money Smith V2.0 is our complete home and small business
accounting system for Windows. It is very popular and
easy to use. If you like the financial calculator you
will probably like the powerful financial management
features of Money Smith. Features include:
Money Smith Version 2.0 Features:
- A complete double entry accounting system with arbitrary
accounting dates. You can look at just the data you're
interested in.
- A complete financial calculator.
- A graphical toolbar with the most frequent functions on it.
- A new completely interactive graphical interface including
fully interactive reports and graphs.
- Powerful automatic and memorized transactions.
- A full suite of Reports and Graphs that change as you update
data. Naturally you can print them as well.
- Investment support for stocks, mutual funds and securities.
- Press and point help - just press the '?' button on the
toolbar or the Shift+F1 keys then press the selection you
want help on. Complete online and printed documentation.
- Easy exporting of graphs and reports to spreadsheets and word
processing programs.
- International currency and date support using windows control
panel international options.
- Right mouse button popup menus.
- Smart entry fields that let you do simple math right in the
field.
- Improved printer support including fonts and margins.
- Check or transaction style entry.
- Completely Windows 3.1 compatible.
The latest fixes are always on Compuserve in the IBMAPP forum.
Definition of Shareware
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, we expect you to register. Individual programs differ
on details -- some request registration while others require
it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you
get the simple right to continue using the software and an
updated program.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few
specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are
accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and
the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there
are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the
method of distribution. The author specifically grants the
right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and
sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors
require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may
copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
ASP Ombudsman Statement
"Bradley J. Smith is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman
can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon,
MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to
ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536."
Reaching Me:
You can reach me at the registration address or write to me
on the services below. Your comments and questions are
always welcome. Registered users - PLEASE include your
registration number with your letter or message. Online
services will get you the quickest answer!
Money Smith Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 333
Converse, TX 78109
Prodigy: VTDW36A
Compuserve: 70324,1077
Internet: 70324.1077@compuserve.com
Have fun using the Money Smith Financial Calculator!!!
Bradley J. Smith
President, Money Smith Systems Inc.
Association of Shareware Professionals Member