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VGAComm ver .90
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SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION
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Developed by and Copyright 1993 - Steven Britton
WHAT IS IT?
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VGAComm is a graphical (GUI) based communications program!
It uses your mouse to accomplish most functions that normally takes many odd
key strokes with those popular text based comm programs.
Simply - It looks better and is easy to use!!
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Note: VGAComm will exit to DOS if the mouse driver is not loaded!
You need the mouse driver for this shareware version!!!
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Register today !
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HOW DO I REGISTER and PRICING?
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Fill out the information below and send it in with $35.00 (US only)
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* SPECIAL *
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If you register before January 15th 1994 the price is
ONLY $25.00!!!
But it must be postmarked before January 15th 1994!
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The registered version has the added items as:
Scripting (Nice and easy but very powerful!)
Host Mode included.
X-Modem protocal.
External Protocals.
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I am working on the following items to be released soon:
GIF viewing while down loading!
Ability to shell out to DOS while transfering (multitasking?)
Color scroll back ability!
Cut and paste!
More colors and buttons.
And a few items never done before!
DOCUMENTATION
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VGAComm is the easiest DOS based communications program you can use.
First you must set your communication perameters by running the SETUP
program. After those are set (and they are correct) then you are ready to go.
Run VGAComm.
After the awsome credit screen has gone away then click on the yellow book
button (first on left). That is your phone book, you will store your phone
numbers and other information here. If you look on the bottom of the phone
book screen you will see all your commands. This should be self explanatory.
When you have dialed out and logged into a BBS or other system you can do
the following.
1. Download a file by picking a protocal on the left (it defaults to ZMODEM)
After selecting your protocal then use the mouse and click on the down
arrow. This will start the file transfer to your computer. You will find
the file(s) in your "C:\VGAComm\dload" directory. Thats it!
2. Upload a file by picking a protocal on the left (it defaults to ZMODEM)
After selecting your protocal then use the mouse and click on the up
arrow. At this time you will be asked to pick a file to transfer from
a list, simply highlight the file and hit enter. Note the file you want
to send must be in the "C:\VGAComm\UPLOAD" directory. This will start the
file transfer from your computer. Thats it!
3. Hang-up by clicking the mouse on the red telephone.
4. Shell out to DOS by clicking the button with "C:" on it.
INSTALLATION
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Simple - Just run the INSTALL.BAT file!
FILE INVENTORY
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This archive or diskette should've included:
INSTALL.BAT - Installation batch file (Don't modify!)
CONFIG.EXE - Configuration program for VGAComm.
VGACOMM.EXE - VGAComm the actual program.
MODEM.INF - Modem information.
COMM.PRM - Communications parms.
PHONE.DIR - Telephone dialing directory.
BROAE.FON - Support file (font).
TMSRA.FON - Support file (font).
TMSRB.FON - Support file (font).
README.TXT - This file.....
SEND.ME - Registration form!!!!
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Hardware: 286 or 386 PC with at least 1 megabyte of RAM
Mouse or other pointing device highly recommended.
Operating systems: VGAComm has been tested and successfully ran on
the following operating systems.
DOS (3.3 and higher)
OS/2 for Windows <----Copyright IBM International
OS/2 2.1 <----Copyright IBM International
Windows 3.1 <----Copyright MicroSoft Inc.
HOW TO CONTACT ME
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Questions or comments? Please, don't hesitate to let me know.
Steven Britton
5451 S. Tuckaway #6
Greenfield, WI 53221
EXEC PC (414) 789-4360 and leave me mail.
No phone calls PLEASE!
LEGAL INFORMATION
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SHAREWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This is an agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and
Steven Britton. By using or distributing copies of the shareware
evaluation version of the VGAComm package in any way, you are
agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not
agree to the terms of this agreement, you must cease using or
distributing this software immediately.
1) LICENSE TO USE: You may use the shareware evaluation version of VGAComm
for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If you wish to use
it beyond this period, you must register by making the necessary payment
to Steven Britton as outlined elsewhere in this package.
2) COPYRIGHT: VGAComm is Copyright (c) 1993 by Steven Britton
and is protected by United States copyright laws and international
treaty provisions. Steven Britton, as exclusive publisher, is an
authorized representative of the copyright holder. Except to the extent
expressly licensed, the copyright holder has and reserves the exclusive
copyright and other right, title, and interest to copy and distribute
this software, and the right to use the Trademark "VGAComm" in connection
with it.
3) NON-COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION: You are granted a license to copy and
distribute the shareware evaluation version of VGAComm in a
non-commercial manner. Distribution is non-commercial if it is for
free, or by a hobby, user or computer interest group to its members, or
by any BBS, provided the VGAComm package is not modified or abridged
in any way. Steven Britton reserves the right to revoke this license
at any time for any reason on 90 days advance written notice.
Commercial distributors are allowed to include VGAComm on media that is
advertised and sold as "Shareware". Commercial distributors that wish to
include the VGAComm package in their product are required to advertise
any and all VGAComm advertisments. Contact the author for further details.
4) THIS PACKAGE (CONSISTING OF THE VGAComm SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED
FILES AND DOCUMENTATION) IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF,
THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF; ITS APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY,
RELIABILITY, OR CURRENTNESS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THIS
PACKAGE IS ASSUMED BY THE USER. IN NO EVENT WILL STEVEN BRITTON BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL,
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PACKAGE, EVEN IF STEVEN BRITTON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ANY AND ALL USE OF
THIS PACKAGE, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITH NO REGARD TO THE LEGALITY OF SUCH
USE OR PURPOSE, IS THE COMPLETE AND SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER.
Some states do not allow disclaimers of implied warranties or the
exclusion of consequential damages, so the above disclaimers and
exclusions may not apply to you.
5) GOVERNING LAW: This agreement is governed by the laws of the State
of Wisconsin. Should any part or parts of this agreement be deemed
unlawful, the remainder shall continue to apply.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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"Microsoft" is a registered trademark and "Windows" is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 for Windows is a registered trademark of International
Bussiness Machines (IBM)
All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective
companies. No infringement is intended.
Thanks!
Steven Britton