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- COMPUTER DICTIONARY FOR WINDOWS
- Version 1.40
-
- The first 1,001 terms that every computer user should know.
-
- Requires: Windows 3.1, VGA, mouse
- OR: OS/2 2.1, VGA, mouse
-
- Written by: Gary FitzGerald
- 553 Haverstraw Rd.
- Suffern, NY 10901
- (914) 357-4171
- (6:00pm - 10:00pm Eastern Time)
-
- Computer Dictionary for Windows is a "shareware program" and is
- provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. If you find
- this program useful and find that you are using the Computer
- Dictionary for Windows after 30 DAYS, you MUST make a
- registration payment of $5.00 to Gary FitzGerald.
-
- Gary FitzGerald is a member of the
- Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
-
- Copyright(c)1994,1995 by Gary FitzGerald. All rights reserved.
-
-
-
- =================
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- =================
-
- 1. Registration Form
- 2. Program Description
- 3. Installation - Read 1st
- 4. Installation in Windows
- 5. Installation in OS/2
- 6. Installed files list
- 7. Manual Installation
- 8. In case of installation difficulty
- 9. License for Use
- 10. Vendor Info
- 11. Warranty
- 12. Software Support
- 13. Definition of Shareware
- 14. Uninstalling the Software
-
-
-
- ====================================================
- REGISTRATION FORM -- Computer Dictionary for Windows
- ====================================================
-
-
- Please make payment by check or money order (in US funds)
- payable to "Gary FitzGerald" and send to:
-
- Gary FitzGerald
- 553 Haverstraw Rd.
- Suffern, NY 10901
-
-
- Quantity Price
- Shareware Registration fee ($5.00/copy): _______ ________
- Printed Booklet ($7.50/copy incl. S & H*) _______ ________
- Your State Sales tax on booklet (if any) ________
- Total enclosed ________
-
- * Shipping and Handling within the Continental United States
-
- Name ________________________________________________________
- Company ________________________________________________________
- Address ________________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________
- Phone ________________________________________________________
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-
- Where did you get Computer Dictionary? ________________________
-
- Comments? ______________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________________________
-
-
- Please specify the diskette size(s) that are acceptable to you:
- ___ 3.5" 1.44MB ___ 3.50" 720KB
- ___ 5.25" 1.2MB ___ 5.25" 360KB
-
-
- As a registered user, you will automatically be notified
- of future products and you will receive a discount on future
- shareware and non-shareware prices.
-
- v:1.4 <ASP>
- ===================
- PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
- ===================
-
- This online dictionary of computer terms contains definitions of
- the first 1001 terms that every computer user should know.
- Written in language that beginners can understand, this
- dictionary is a useful vocabulary reference for all computer
- users. Learning to use the dictionary is easy because of the
- familiar Windows Help interface. Finding a word is as easy as
- point and click. To use the Computer Dictionary, place your
- mouse on the push button that corresponds with the first letter
- of the word you want to look up and press the left mouse button
- once. Symbols (*) and Numbers (#) are also available. Use the
- Page Up and Page Down keys to look through the list of words.
- Once you find the word you want in the list, place the mouse on
- that word and press the left mouse button once to display
- the definition of the word. The README file includes
- installation instructions, warranty, license for use, support
- policy and a registration form to register the software.
- Registered users will automatically receive a discount on future
- shareware and non-shareware prices.
-
- =======================
- INSTALLATION - READ 1ST
- =======================
-
- Most likely, you have received this program with all of the files
- contained in a single compressed file (typically called
- CDICT1.ZIP.) In this event, you must follow your supplier's
- instructions for expanding the compressed file to yield the
- individual program files. Typically, this involves copying the
- compressed file to a directory on your hard drive, along with the
- expansion program and then running the expansion program (ie:
- PKUNZIP CDICT1.ZIP.) This will expand the files into a usable
- form. After expansion, or if you received the files already
- expanded, continue with the installation instructions below.
-
- =======================
- INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS
- =======================
-
- There are a variety of ways to install this program in Windows.
- The easiest is to use the installation utility provided with the
- program files. This INSTALL program gives you the option of
- performing either of two tasks. If you wish, the installation
- program will copy the program files from where they are now to
- another directory on your hard drive and/or create a group with
- icons in your Windows Program Manager. You will be asked to
- confirm your desire to copy files and/or create icons in the
- Program Manager. For example, you may elect to leave the files
- where they are and just create the icons. If you choose "NO" to
- both operations, the installation program will not do anything at
- all.
-
- To run the installation program, start Windows by typing WIN from
- a DOS prompt. From the Program Manager's main menu, choose File,
- Run (keystrokes ALT, F, R). Type the path and the file name
- INSTALL. For example, if the files are on a disk in the A drive,
- type A:INSTALL and press OK. If the files are in a directory
- called TEMP on your C drive, type C:\TEMP\INSTALL and press OK.
- If you are not sure of the full path name, choose the "Browse"
- button and locate and highlight the INSTALL file and press OK
- twice. The installation program should now start.
-
- The first part of the INSTALL program will ask you if you want
- the files copied to another directory on your hard drive. If you
- do not, click the NO button or type N and the files will not be
- copied elsewhere. If you want the files elsewhere, choose the YES
- button or type Y. If the files are now on a disk in a floppy
- drive or a temporary directory, it is recommended that you choose
- YES (click the YES button or type Y) to copy the files to their
- own directory. Next, you will be asked to choose a path and
- directory to place the files. The recommendation of the CDICT
- directory on the C drive (C:\CDICT) is filled in. If this is not
- satisfactory, type in the path and directory you desire. When
- you are finished typing or if the default is satisfactory, choose
- OK (click the OK button or press TAB and ENTER.) The program
- files will now be copied to the directory of your choice. This
- may take some time depending on the current location of the files
- and the speed of your computer, so please be patient. You are
- advised of the progress of the file copying process. If your
- screen saver should come on during this operation, just move your
- mouse to turn it off so you can see the screen display.
-
- The second part of the installation program will ask you if you
- want the icons for the program created in the Program Manager.
- If you choose NO, you will have to create the icons yourself to
- start and run the program. If you choose YES, the program icons
- will be created and placed in a new Computer Dictionary group in
- the Program Manager. The installation program will now end.
-
- To start the Computer Dictionary for Windows, double click on the
- Computer Dictionary icon or click once on the icon and press
- ENTER. You will be greeted by a welcome screen and then the
- dictionary will start. Instructions for using the dictionary are
- on the first screen (CONTENTS screen) of the dictionary.
-
- ====================
- INSTALLATION IN OS/2
- ====================
-
- The Computer Dictionary for Windows can be run in a Windows
- session or WIN/OS2 session under the OS/2 operating system. To
- install this program in OS/2, first start a Windows session or
- WIN/OS2 session from the OS/2 desktop. Once in the Windows
- session proceed with the installation instructions above for a
- Windows installation.
-
- ====================
- INSTALLED FILES LIST
- ====================
-
- When you receive the Computer Dictionary for Windows, it should
- have the following files:
-
- COMPDICT.EXE The program to start the Dictionary
- COMPDICT.HLP The dictionary
- BC402RTL.DLL A Windows DLL needed
- README .TXT This file of information for users
- REGISTER.TXT The software registration form
- VENDOR .DOC A file for distributors
- FILE_ID .DIZ A descriptive file
- INSTALL .EXE The installation program
-
- Please note that the installation program is not copied to the
- destination directory during the installation process. You
- should keep a copy of the original file(s) that you received in
- case you want to reinstall the program or pass it on to a friend.
-
- ===================
- MANUAL INSTALLATION
- ===================
-
- If you have received this program with all of the files contained
- in a single compressed file (typically called CDICT1.ZIP), you
- must follow your supplier's instructions for expanding the
- compressed file to yield the individual program files before you
- can install the program.
-
- The following instructions will assume that the program files are
- already expanded and located on a disk in your A drive. Simply
- substitute a different path (location) for the "A:" in the
- instructions if your files are elsewhere. These instructions
- will also assume that it is acceptable to you to create a
- subdirectory on your C hard drive called "CDICT" which will
- contain the program files. It is recommended to run the Computer
- Dictionary for Windows from the hard drive because it will make
- the program run faster.
-
- Place the disk in the A drive if you have not already done so, or
- remember the location (path) of the files. Go to a DOS command
- prompt or open a DOS command prompt in Windows.
-
- To print this file for reference type:
- COPY A:\README.TXT PRN
-
- To make a directory and copy the files from the disk, type the
- following commands and press ENTER after each:
- C: To make the C drive active
- CD \ Change to the root directory
- MD CDICT Make the new directory
- A: Change to the A drive
- COPY A:\*.* C:\CDICT Copy the files from A to C:\CDICT
- Remember to substitute different locations in the above
- instructions if necessary. If you are at a DOS command prompt,
- type WIN and press ENTER to start Windows. If you are in a DOS
- session in Windows, type EXIT and press ENTER to return to the
- Program Manager.
-
- In the Windows Program Manager, create a new group to hold the
- program icons, by selecting menu item File, New, Program Group,
- OK (keystrokes ALT, F, N, G and press ENTER.) Type a name for
- the new group "Computer Dictionary" and press ENTER. The new
- group should now appear in the Program Manager. Leave this group
- active in the Program Manager while you create the icons in the
- next step.
-
- To create the icons, select File, New, New Program Item, OK
- (keystrokes ALT, F, N and press ENTER.) Type the title for the
- first icon as "Computer Dictionary" and press TAB. Next, type
- the command line to execute the program "C:\CDICT\COMPDICT.EXE"
- and click OK or press ENTER. A new icon called "Computer
- Dictionary" should now appear in the group. To run the program,
- double click this icon or highlight the icon and press ENTER.
-
- Although this README file and the registration form are also
- contained within the Computer Dictionary for Windows, it may be
- convenient to have them available also from the Program Manager.
- To create icons for these items, (keeping the Computer Dictionary
- group active) select File, New, New Program Item, OK (keystrokes
- ALT, F, N and press ENTER.) Type the title for the first icon as
- "Readme" and press TAB. Next, type the command line
- "NOTEPAD C:\CDICT\README.TXT" and click OK or press ENTER. To
- add an icon for the registration form, select File, New, New
- Program Item, OK (keystrokes ALT, F, N and press ENTER.) Type
- the title for the next icon as "Registration Form" and press TAB.
- Next, type the command line "NOTEPAD C:\CDICT\REGISTER.TXT" and
- click OK or press ENTER.
-
- Double click or highlight the registration form icon and press
- ENTER. This will start Windows Notepad and load the registration
- form for this shareware. You may fill in the requested
- information or print a blank copy to be filled in by hand. In
- Notepad, select File, Print (keystrokes ALT, F, P) to print a
- copy of the registration form for mailing. Enclose the
- registration form and your check in an envelope to the author to
- register the software.
-
- ==================================
- IN CASE OF INSTALLATION DIFFICULTY
- ==================================
-
- In case of difficulty installing this program, first expand the
- program files as instructed by your supplier. Start Windows by
- typing WIN at the DOS command prompt. When the Program Manager
- screen appears, use your mouse to select from the main menu
- File, Run (keystrokes ALT, F, R.) Type the following command
- followed by the path to the current location of the program files
- (in this example it is assumed that the files are on a disk in
- the A drive):
- WINHELP A:\COMPDICT.HLP Press ENTER or click OK.
- (If the disk is in the B drive, substitute B: for A: above.)
- (If the disk you received has the files compressed, follow
- the vendor's instructions for expanding the files. Once
- expanded, replace the A: in the command line above with
- the path (ex: C:\CDICT) where you located the expanded files.)
-
- The Computer Dictionary will start. This means you are
- running the program from the disk OR the current location of the
- files. The disk or the main file is not damaged. You should try
- the installation procedure, above, again.
-
- If the program does not start, the disk or files you have may
- have been damaged. Contact your distributor for a replacement.
-
- ===============
- LICENSE FOR USE
- ===============
-
- If you find this program useful and find that you are using the
- Computer Dictionary for Windows after 30 DAYS, you MUST make a
- registration payment of $5.00 to Gary FitzGerald. The $5.00
- registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
- computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like
- a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
- number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
- location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
- being used at one location while it's being used at another.
- Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
- same time.
-
- Computer Dictionary for Windows is a "shareware program" and is
- provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to
- share it with your friends, but please do not give it away
- altered or as part of another system. The essence of
- "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users
- with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide
- incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.
-
- Commercial users of the Computer Dictionary for Windows must
- register and pay for their copies of the Computer Dictionary
- within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
- Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Gary
- FitzGerald.
-
- Discounts are available for quantity purchases of registered
- versions of the Computer Dictionary for Windows. Users Groups
- and others may benefit from this approach. Contact Gary
- FitzGerald for details.
-
- ===========
- VENDOR INFO
- ===========
-
- Anyone distributing the Computer Dictionary for any kind of
- remuneration is encouraged to contact Gary FitzGerald at the
- address above. Gary FitzGerald must be advised so that the
- distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
- version of the Computer Dictionary for Windows. You are
- encouraged to pass a copy of the Computer Dictionary for Windows
- along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to
- register their copy if they find that they can use it. All
- registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the
- Computer Dictionary for Windows.
-
- ========
- WARRANTY
- ========
-
- Users of the Computer Dictionary for Windows must accept this
- disclaimer of warranty: "Computer Dictionary for Windows is
- supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed
- or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
- merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author
- assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
- which may result from the use of the Computer Dictionary for
- Windows."
-
- ================
- SOFTWARE SUPPORT
- ================
-
- Registered users are supported by the author for a period of
- three months from the date of registration. Contact
- Gary FitzGerald by mail at 553 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern,
- NY 10901 or phone at (914) 357-4171. The best time to call
- is 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Eastern Time. Support by phone is
- limited to 30 minutes of total connect time. Support may be
- provided for a fee after this initial period has elapsed.
-
- Gary FitzGerald 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 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe
- message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
-
- =======================
- 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, you are expected to register it. Individual programs
- differ on details -- some request registration while others
- require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
- registration, you get anything from the simple right to
- continue using the software to an updated program with printed
- manual. 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.
-
- =========================
- UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
- =========================
-
- All of the files for this software are contained in one directory
- (C:\CDICT if you accepted the default.) To uninstall the
- software, delete the files in the directory and remove the
- directory. Then delete the icons and new group, if created, in
- the Program Manager.
-
- To delete the files, go to a DOS prompt or start a DOS command
- prompt in Windows and type the following commands followed by
- pressing ENTER:
- C: To make the C drive active
- CD \ Change to the root directory
- CD CDICT Change to the program directory
- DEL *.* Delete all of the files
- CD \ Change back to the root directory
- RD CDICT Remove the program directory
- If you are at a DOS command prompt, type WIN and press ENTER to
- start Windows. If you are in a DOS session in Windows, type EXIT
- and press ENTER to return to the Program Manager.
-
- To delete the icons in the Program Manager, highlight one of the
- icons in the group, press the "Delete" key and then press ENTER
- to confirm that you intend to delete the icon. Continue this
- process for each icon created for this program and (assuming you
- created a group for the Computer Dictionary alone) press "Delete"
- and ENTER one more time to remove the group.