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- PAL2.INF: Information on PAL Version 2.0
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- 1. About This File
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- This file provides a quick summary of the features of
- PAL, including a description of how to order it.
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- If you are placing the shareware version of PAL on a
- computer bulletin board, please upload this file separately
- so that callers can download it to get an idea of PAL before
- committing themselves to the lengthy download required for
- the program files and documentation.
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- 2. Summary
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- PAL is the Personal Appointment Locator that radically
- improves your ability to manage your time.
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- Prior versions of PAL were designed as an enhancement to
- SideKick's calendar facility. Commencing with version 2.0,
- PAL stands alone and does not require SideKick to function.
- Although PAL still enhances SideKick (not SideKick Plus), PAL
- now contains its own internal Appointment Scratchpad.
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- PAL is being distributed as shareware, which allows you
- to try before you buy. If you wind up using PAL, you are
- required to register and pay for it.
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- 3. Some Significant Features of PAL
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- Among other things, PAL can:
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- * show a report of your coming appointments for the
- next "n" days.
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- * search for a particular appointment,
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- * maintain a to-do list which will tickle you if you
- fail to do something after a specified date,
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- * set a virtually infinite number of alarms,
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- * run reports on multiple SK appointment files,
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- * automatically repeat appointments with tremendous
- flexibility; e.g., every third Wednesday of each
- month beginning this month and continuing for a
- total of nine repetitions.
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- * delete old appointments,
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- * run with or without SideKick,
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- * provide online help,
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- * show common secular and religious holidays automa-
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- * allow you to customize the program for your own
- needs and style of use,
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- * show you a calendar for any month in the 20th or
- 21st century.
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- 4. What About SideKick Plus?
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- PAL does not yet read SideKick Plus time manager files,
- though this ranks high on our list of future enhancements.
- If you are intending to use PAL as a stand alone product,
- this does not concern you at all. But if you will be using
- SideKick with PAL, you are probably wondering what features
- of SideKick Plus you might miss if you stick with the Side-
- Kick/PAL combination, or, on the other hand, what features of
- SideKick/PAL you'd miss if you go to SideKick Plus. The
- following tables may help you.
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- Things you may miss in SideKick/PAL if you move to
- SideKick Plus:
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- * More flexible auto-repeat appointments
- * Easily obtain reports of upcoming appointments
- * Batch operation
- * To-do list (reminders)
- * Automatic snoozing of alarms
- * Control sound of alarms
- * PAL's internal Appointment Scratchpad
- * Report and search on multiple files
- * Automatically show holidays
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- Things you may miss in SideKick Plus if you stay with
- SideKick/PAL:
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- * More than 26 characters in the memo field
- * Optional notepad attaches to the calendar
- * Move and copy appointments
- * Dial the phone at pre-appointed time
- * "Paste" text at pre-appointed time
- * Search for a vacant time slot
- * Show graphic schedule of appointments
- * Change available time slots and resolution
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- We are committed to upgrading future versions of PAL to
- ensure that they will remain compatible with SideKick Plus.
- This will not involve the purchase of a new program from us,
- just an upgrade of the existing PAL. Registered users will
- receive notification of the availability of this upgrade.
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- 5. Obtaining PAL as Shareware
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- The shareware version of PAL is being distributed
- through BBS's, user groups, and person to person.
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- On BBS's, look for the following files:
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- PAL2A.ARC (which contains the main program),
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- PAL2B.ARC (which contains demonstration files
- and the resident alarm program) and
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- PAL2C.ARC (which contains the complete
- manual).
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- The latest version of these files will always be
- available from the PAL Software NY, Inc. bulletin board, at
- telephone number 914-762-8055. This BBS operates 24 hours a
- day, at 300, 1200, 2400 and 9600 (USRobotics) baud.
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- If you want to avoid the download time, you may obtain a
- shareware disk from us for $3.00. Just fill out the order
- form at the end of this file and send it in to us. You will
- also receive a $3.00 coupon which can be applied in full
- against a future purchase.
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- 6. Obtaining the "Commercial" version of PAL
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- Persons who try PAL, like it and intend to continue
- using it are required to register and pay for it. Paid,
- registered users receive the latest version of PAL. The
- registered version is identical to the current shareware
- version, except that users of the shareware version must pass
- through a request for registration at the conclusion of the
- program. In all other respects, the commercial version is
- identical to the shareware version.
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- Although the registered version of the program is not
- substantively different from the unregistered shareware
- version, you do receive additional benefits in the way of
- support as outlined in the documentation and you will receive
- notices of upgrades.
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- There are two levels of registration:
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- a) $35.00 -- disk only (with disk-based
- documentation)
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- b) $49.95 -- disk and printed manual
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- 7. How to Order From PAL Software NY, Inc.
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- If you would like to avoid the long download time for
- the program files and documentation, you may obtain the most
- recently available shareware version of PAL for $3.00. This
- offer is made for your convenience in obtaining a copy of the
- shareware version, and payment of the $3.00 defers our costs
- and does not constitute registration. The $3.00 you pay may
- later be credited against a future purchase.
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- If you know that you want to register immediately and
- receive the "commercial" version, you may use the order form
- to do so.
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- Toll-free credit card orders may be placed at 800-242-4775.
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- To: PAL Software NY, Inc.
- 51 Cedar Lane
- Ossining, NY 10562
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- Please send me the following checked items:
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- ______ Shareware Disk $ 3.00
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- ______ Registered Disk $35.00
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- ______ Registered Disk and Manual $49.95
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- Format (circle one): 3" 5"
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- My check for $_______ is enclosed.
- (add NY tax if applicable)
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- My shipping address is:
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