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VENDINFO standard v1.01, produced by VendEdit v1.10, 12-Feb-1995
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: Astro-World English Astrology program
Version: 2.1e
Version Date: 14-Feb-1995
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
Product Description: Astro-World (English) v2.1-8e <ASP>
Astrological program for Windows with print
and screen evaluations for Radix-, Synastry-
and Transit Horoscopes. Supports 6 different
house-systems the most comon being Placidus,
Koch and Equal-Houses. Textoutput for Radix
(approx. 25 pages), Synastry (6 pages).
Registration US$ 65.-, professional version
available for US$ 160.-
Reason for version: Professional version with output-redirect. to
file
Category: Home & hobby; Fortune telling & astrology
Keywords: Astro Astrology Horoscope
Required Packages: AW21E1 AW21E2
This Package: AW21E1
Registration Fee: 65.00-160.00 ($)
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80386)
Clock Speed: 33 MHz
Minimum OS: Windows 3.1
Standard RAM: 640K
XMS Memory: 0K
Hard Drive Space: 2600K
Required:
Hard drive
Keyboard
Mouse
Won't Work With:
Floppy only
CD-ROM drive
Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA)
Hercules Graphics Card
Tandy Display Adapter
Color Graphic Adapter (CGA)
Enhanced Graphic Adapter (EGA)
Multi-Color Graphics Array (MCGA)
Orders:
Address: *** See Read.ME ***
CompuServe: 100113,2417
Internet: M.Fabian@thenet.ch
Support:
Address: Peter Buddendiek, GERMANY
Kenneth Hirst, USA
*** see READ.ME for adds. ***
Phone: +49 (6421) 13827
FAX: +49 (6421) 162969
CompuServe: 100113,2417
Internet: M.Fabian@thenet.ch
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
Astro-World for Windows, Version 2.1 English
********************************************
Program: (c) 1994 Marcus Fabian
____|__ | (R)
--| | |-------------------
| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| MEMBER
Texts : (c) 1994/95 by Astro-World
CONTACTS:
********
Kenneth Hirst Atlantic Coast plc. Peter Buddendiek
P.O. Box 5362 The Shareware Village P.O. Box 1143
Irvine CA 92716 Station Rd. D-35001 Marburg
USA Colyton, Devon (GERMANY)
England EX13 6HA
Phone (714) 7330423 Tel. 01297 552222 Tel +49 (06421)/13827
Fax 01297 553366 Fax +49 (06421)/162969
CIS [71204,2704] CIS [70007,4727] CIS [100271,1211]
PRICES
******
Please look at the appropriate ORDERxx.TXT file included to this
package:
USA/Canada: OrderUS.TXT
United Kingdom: OrderGB.TXT
other: Order.TXT
Compuserve Users may register by Compuserves SWREG Service.
Type GO SWREG, Program-ID is 1662.
INTRODUCTION
************
Astro-World 2.1 is an Astrological program for Windows 3.1 with print
and screen evaluations for Radix-, Synastry- and Transit Horoscopes.
Furthermore there is a text evaluation of the birth-chart of about 25
pages. 6 different House- systems the most common being Placidus, Koch
as well as Equal-House. Astro-World is capable of the following
features:
* Radix-Horoscope, on-screen and printer (25 pages.)
* Synastry-Horoscope (about 5 pages)
* Transit-Horoscope at the moment without interpretation.
* An integrated data-base for people and places. Both data-bases can be
expanded to around 2.1 billion entries.
* The included database of places has about 2000 localities. Additional
location databases are available, sorted by country, and by state for
the USA (total 150,000 places worldwide).
* Up to ten Horoscopes can be displayed simultaneously in different
windows on the screen.
* Display windows also include a legend, an Aspectarium, and chart
data.
* The chart, table and font can be sized or adapted individually in
each of the above mentioned windows.
* An Aspect-toolbox allows for switching particular aspects on and off
interactively. The result is dynamically shown in the Horoscope chart.
* The printed evaluation may be set with any available font, and in any
size. Headings, body text, aspects, planets and signs may be assigned
various colors. Therefore, with a color-printer at your disposal, you
can design your evaluations and graphics to be as colorful as desired.
* If you don't like the shape of the chart, it can be changed--even
including the width of the lines for the circle and aspects.
The Professional Version additionally contains:
* The provision to add your own texts to the evaluation database and
use these texts together or instead of Astro-Worlds.
* Text output can be redirected to a file, for structure manipulation
in a Windows Wordprocessor (ASCII or RTF structure).
* The Copyright-line with our names is replaced by
"License: <User's Name>" providing the explicit
right to sell the horoscope-printouts.
This program is not only targeted at Astrologers, but also for people
who prefer to deal with Astrology in a less serious way! If you just
want to print horoscopes for you and your friends, this program might be
it!
Even for the serious Astrologer, this program in its present version
might leave a few wishes unfullfilled. However, you will quickly note
the numerous efforts made to improve the present version in comparison
to its predecessors -- especially with respect to the professional
version. Some of the recognized items for future addition are
Directions, Progressions, and a planetary clock. We will try to develop
this program in a way that both groups of potential users become happier
and happier as time goes by, particularly in the Professional Version.
Many people will realize that this program offers a great opportunity
make money by selling horoscopes. It is not unusual to ask for $25.00
and the professional quality output from Astro-World should more than
support this.
Language Versions
*****************
German Version of Astro-World 2.1. (Available) Spanish and French
version are nearly finished (Target release Feb' 1995) Norwegian,
Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Italian, Greek, Turkish, Slovenian, Kroation
and Serbian versions are currently being translated.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
*******************
The program was developed on an Intel-486-computer with a VGA-screen and
a Postscript-Laser-printer under Windows 3.1 and DOS 6.2. Astro-World
2.1 will run on every (DOS) Computer equipped with Windows 3.1 or
higher. To obtain a clear graphic image, a VGA display of at least 14
inches is required.
The use of a Laser-printer or HP-DeskJet 550C will provide excellent
Printout-quality. Often, the resulting quality of a matrix-printer is
highly dependant on the abilities of the installed driver. Alas, we have
experienced some drivers to have problems with Horoscope-chart printing.
In such cases, our advice would be to try different fonts and sizes.
INSTALLATION
************
The whole Package will be delivered on two 3-1/2" Diskettes, labeled
"Setup-Disk" and "Disk 2". If you downloaded the files, make sure that
they are extracted and copied to two diskettes.
Now, follow the Setup-Instructions in the file: AWINSTALL.TXT
After the installation of the program you must add the TrueType font
ASTRO.TTF
The AstroWorld on-line help file (Astro.HLP), contains many details for
installation and troubleshooting. Simply click on INFO, then Help for
information.
ASTRO-FONT
**********
The enclosed ASTRO TrueType font is the Shareware font. If you want to
obtain the extension version that contains the zodiacal pictographs &
Astroids send an additional $12.50* to:
Kenneth Hirst
P.O. Box 5362
Irvine CA 92716-5362
USA
Phone (714) 7330423
Compuserve I.D. #: 71204,2704
* You can also order this at the German address
PROBLEMS / ERRORS
*****************
In case you encounter any Problems with the Program (especially with the
printout), please refer to the chapter "Known Problems /
Troubleshooting" in the Help-System. It is a compendium of all
questions, which have been asked of me by dozens of users during the
last two years. Thus, one might say, it contains my whole treasury of
knowledge about problems to date. According to my experience, the
probability of finding a solution here is very high!
SHAREWARE VERSION
*****************
You are hereby licensed to: use the Shareware Version of the software
for a 30 day evaluation period; make as many copies of the Shareware
version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact
copies of the original Shareware version to anyone; and distribute the
Shareware version of the software and documentation in its unmodified
form via electronic means. There is no charge for any of the above.
You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations,
for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software
and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise)
without prior written permission, with one exception: Shareware Disk
Vendors are permitted to redistribute Astro-World 2.1, subject to the
conditions in this license, without specific written permission.
Unregistered use of Astro-World after the 21-day evaluation period is in
violation of copyright laws.
EVALUATION AND REGISTRATION
***************************
This is not free software. This license allows you to use this software
for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30 days. If you
use this software after the 30 day evaluation period a registration fee
of US$ 65 (ú 43) is required. Payments may be in any currency. Please
see ORDERxx.TXT for details how to pay in your local currency.
One registered copy of Astro-World 2.1 may be dedicated to a single
person who uses the software on one or more computers or to a single
workstation used by multiple people.
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. 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.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
**********************
Users of Astro-World 2.1 must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"Astro- World 2.1 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 Astro-World 2.1."
Astro-World 2.1 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. If you
find this program useful and find that you are using Astro-World 2.1 and
continue to use Astro-World 2.1 after a reasonable trial period, you
must make a registration payment of US $65 to Kenneth Hirst. The US
$65 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. Commercial users of Astro-World 2.1 must register and pay for
their copies of Astro-World 2.1 within 30 days of first use or their
license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by
contacting the Author.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Astro-World 2.1 along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if
they find that they can use it.
ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT
***********************
"This program is produced by 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 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe
Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536"
PROGRAM-HISTORY
***************
15. 6.1992 V1.0D German: Natal Chart evaluations, 440KByte
Texts
26.10.1992 V1.1D German: Error-Corrections extended Texts
for Planets in houses: 770KByte Texts
8. 3.1993 V1.1E English:
4. 6.1993 V2.0D Completely new program, texts by
Peter Buddendiek (1,3 MByte uncompressed)
9. 7.1993 V2.0D Last error-corrections in the German
version before releasing the program to
the German market.
March 1994 V2.1D German version 2.1 released
July 1994 V2.1E Program enhancements, synastry, MC, Ascendant
aspect points. Editable texts (professional
version). Texts and help files updated.
Oct 1994 V2.1D Minor bug-fixes.
Nov 1994 V2.1E Released
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
READ_ME.1ST 171 14-Feb-1995 12:21a F9D97F00
READ_ME.BAT 419 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 9CEB0DF6
AS_TEXT.DAT 744832 14-Feb-1995 12:21a E0866B14
FILE_ID.DIZ 384 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 2AF50109
VENDOR.DOC 216 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 13796CEE
ASTRO.EXE 721408 12-Feb-1995 01:29a 9EE78F3F
ASTRO.FOT 1305 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 151E53CE
ASTRO.HLP 120837 14-Feb-1995 12:21a C4AEAB85
AS_TEXT.IX 18720 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 0A23B2A2
READ.ME 16809 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 7DF1DE5F
DESC.SDI 37 14-Feb-1995 12:21a DEFA12BB
ASTRO.TTF 16112 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 21820F4A
ORDER.TXT 3011 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 59365093
ORDERGB.TXT 2697 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 76F69312
ORDERUS.TXT 2897 14-Feb-1995 12:21a B6A86E91
VENDOR.TXT 216 14-Feb-1995 12:21a 13796CEE
===== Installation =====================================
Astro-World Installation
To install Astro-World, run windows. It is recommended that no other
programs are running while the installation takes place, which is just
good practice.
Insert Setup disk #1 into the floppy drive and from the Program Manager,
click File and then Run. Type A:\Setup (or B:\Setup if you using the B:
drive). The setup will ask if you wish to install the software on
C:\ASTRO (you can type in the drive and directory of your choice here).
Click OK and insert disk #2 when asked to do so.
After installing the program, it is absolutely necessary to integrate
the Astro-Font into the list of installed fonts: It contains the symbols
of the Zodiacal Signs and the Planets. If you forget to install this
font, you'll find ordinary letters instead of Planets and Zodiacal Signs
on your print-out!
To install the Astro font, proceed as follows: Start the Control Panel
out of the Windows Program Manager. 1 Choose the menu-item Fonts 2 Click
the button Add 3 Choose the file, from the directory in which you have
installed Astro World (the default is C:\ASTRO). 4 If you have chosen
the correct directory, the desired font: Astro (TrueType) appears in the
upper box under List of fonts. Click on Select All and then OK. 5 The
font will be installed and displayed in the font window. 6 The
installation of Astro-Font is complete. Finally, click on Close.
That's it! You will find a significant amount of information in the Help
file (click on Help from within Astro-World). Please note that all of
the text and Help files are being processed to accommodate US-English
and will be re-released for version 2.1.
Late notes: Old versions (before Mar 1, 1993) of SMARTDRV.SYS default to
enable write-cache. This problem is not limited to AstroWorld. This can
result in ASTRO.INI and database entries not being written to the disk
properly and a loss of data if anything goes wrong. Recommendation:
Update SMARTDRV.SYS, or disable the Write-cache with the option /X
(SMARTDRV.SYS /X).
Including additional Databases
In order to integrate additional databases you should proceed
as follows:
1) Put the diskette into floppy-disk drive A:
2) Select the menu-item File, then, Include Additional Locations.
3) Select the database of locations <FILE.ASC> and confirm your
selection with OK.
The procedure may take several minutes. In case you are familiar
with DOS, there is a faster method:
- Copy the file from the diskette into a temporary directory on
your hard-disk-drive (or better still a RAM-drive if you have
set one up).
- Select the menu-item Include Additional Locations.
- Now the program will complain about there being no diskette in
drive A.
- Select Cancel. Now you will be asked for the file-name. Select
the path and filename on your hard-disk-drive.
BBS-Distribution
****************
The program is also avilable as BBS-Version.
As BBS-Version, SETUP-Programs are not required which saves around 460
KByte.
Astro-World is not directly executable from CD-Rom as it makes use of
read-writable databases.
However Installation from a CD-ROM is quite simple. Just copy the disks
in two appropriate subdirecories on the CD-ROM like
\AW21E\DISK1 and \AW21E\DISK2
If you have any questions, please ask the author:
Marcus Fabian
Holzgasse 29
CH-3322 Schoenbuehl
The program (hopefully) will be available in the following
Compuserve-forum:
IBMNEW, UKSHARE and NEWAGE
search for Keyword "Astro"
===== Warranty =========================================
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
**********************
Users of Astro-World 2.1 must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"Astro-World 2.1 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 Astro-World 2.1."
Astro-World 2.1 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. If you
find this program useful and find that you are using Astro-World 2.1 and
continue to use Astro-World 2.1 after a reasonable trial period, you
must make a registration payment of US $65. The US$65 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.
Commercial users of Astro-World 2.1 must register and pay for their
copies of Astro-World 2.1 professonal within 30 days of first use or
their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by
contacting the Author.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Astro-World 2.1 along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if
they find that they can use it.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
Astro-World is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
Marcus Fabian. This software and accompanying documentation are
protected by United States copyright law and also by international
treaty provisions.
Marcus Fabian grants you a limited license to use this software
for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty days. If you
continue using this software after the thirty-day evaluation period,
you MUST make a registration payment to Marcus Fabian.
You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized
use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Marcus Fabian.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
The following may distribute Astro-World, completely unaltered, without
further permission...; for other cases or to distribute in modified
form, you must consult the attached data record, which is hereby
incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
authorized.
Permission to distribute the Astro-World package is not transferable,
assignable, saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor wishing to
distribute the package must independently satisfy the terms of this
limited distribution license.
U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to
commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is
Marcus Fabian, Holzgasse 29, CH-3322 Schoenbuehl.
Marcus Fabian may revoke any permissions granted here, by
notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are
reserved to Marcus Fabian.
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many BBSes, disk vendors, and other sources.
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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