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- RECONCILE Version 2.00
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-
- V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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- This file provides information for shareware distributors, disk
- vendors, BBS sysops and computer clubs who wish to distribute the
- RECONCILE package.
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- Part 1: Program Information
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- Program Name, Category
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- RECONCILE, Windows, Synchronisation and backup utility (Disk)
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- Platform
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- Windows 3.1+ (16-bit).
- For Windows 95 and Windows NT, use REC32E20.ZIP.
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- Preferred File Name For BBSs Etc
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- REC16E20.ZIP.
-
- REC = Reconcile
- 16 = 16-bit version
- E = English language
- 20 = Version 2.0
-
- The last two characters, 20, of the file stem may be omitted if a six-
- character filename is required.
-
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- Description
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- Reconcile updates two directory trees you specify. It copies files each
- way until both directory trees contain the most recent copies of all the
- directories and files you want updated. It will also update each
- directory's sub-directories if you wish.
-
- Reconcile will be invaluable to:
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- * People with portable computers or who take work home on floppy disks.
- These users need to ensure that they are always working on the most
- up-to-date versions of all files.
- * Groups of co-workers in small offices running several computers with no
- network, who need to ensure that everyone has current copies of files.
- * Users who wish to be spared the hassle of either backing up all their
- files each time, or remembering which files have changed.
- * Anyone in particular with large backup volumes, say on a network or
- using the Iomega and similar drives.
-
- The main features are:
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- * Reconcile compares all the files in a pair of directories and marks each
- file for exclusion, update or copying, according to what you have told it
- to do. It copies files backwards and forwards until both directories
- contain the most up-to-date versions of every file you want updated.
- * The directories can be on the same drive or different drives. They can
- be on any MS-DOS drive on any machine across a network which Explorer
- recognises. This includes drives on remote machines set up using INTERLNK
- or similar utilities, or mapped network drives.
- * It can also look at files in all the sub-directories of the two root
- directories you specify. If you tell it to, it will create missing sub-
- directories until both directory trees are the same.
- * Reconcile will keep track of the disk space available and will not attempt
- to copy or update files if there is not enough room for them. It will warn
- you if there is not enough space.
- * You can instruct Reconcile to confirm with you before it updates or copies
- any file or creates any sub-directory.
- * Extensive masking facilities means you can include or exclude individual
- directories, directory trees, file types or single files. You can specify
- as many directory or file types as you want to be included in the update or
- excluded.
- * You can select or exclude files by their date and time stamps.
- * You can record a set of options in a script file and recall it at any time
- to repeat the reconciliation.
- * You can run Reconcile from the Windows command line so that it will
- automatically begin a reconciliation when you start it. You can also use
- the File Manager association facility to run a script file by double-
- clicking on it (the association is set up by the Reconcile installation
- program.)
- * Reconcile can preview what it would do without actually doing it.
- * Reconcile can keep a disk log file (of your choice) of all its updates.
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- Earlier versions of Reconcile have been in daily use by individuals and
- organisations worldwide for more than five years with no problems. The current
- Windows version (2.00) builds on earlier versions, but has been rewritten from
- scratch to include new features and improve the speed of operation. Michael
- Quinion has used this version to update his own files for several months before
- putting it on the market. This included backing up later versions of the
- Reconcile source files themselves.
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- Full Windows help is provided.
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- Short Description
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- RECONCILE v2.00 - Selectively updates two directory trees. Unlimited include and
- exclude file masks. Updates sub-directories, selects by time and date, logging.
- Script files. Supports mapped network drives and drives created with Interlnk,
- LapLink and the like. Invaluable for users of portables, Iomega drives or offices
- with no network. 16-bit version, needs Windows 3.1. Shareware from Michael
- Quinion Associates. GBP18.00. Credit cards accepted.
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- Registration Information
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- Registration costs GBP18.00 to obtain a future-proof registration code. If you
- want a master disk, this costs GBP3.00 extra.
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- Author/Publisher Information
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- Vendors should contact:
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- Michael Quinion Associates
- 18 Pittville Close
- Thornbury
- BRISTOL
- BS12 1SE
- UK
-
- Tel/fax : +44 (0)1454 411128
- Internet: sales@quinion.demon.co.uk
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- Part 2: Distribution Requirements
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- ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information
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- Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby given
- permission to distribute Reconcile. ASP Associate Members, often called
- "ASP Approved Vendors") in good standing do not need to ask permission
- to distribute this package. This permission is in effect until or unless
- we notify you otherwise, in writing.
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- Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information
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- Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate Members,
- but who wish to distribute Reconcile must comply with the following
- restrictions.
-
- In order for us to ensure that only current versions are distributed, we
- request that you contact Michael Quinion Associates before distributing
- any of our products.
-
- You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other
- literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is
- "try-before-you-buy" software, it is not free.
-
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- Applying for ASP Associate Membership
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- If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to become an
- ASP Approved Vendor), simply write to the following address and request
- a Vendor Membership Application Package:
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- ASP Executive Director
- 545 Grover Road
- Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
- U.S.A.
-
- or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP
- Executive Director 72050,1433.
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- Please Help Us Serve You Better
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- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding Reconcile.
- Please send a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions,
- or other information you print or distribute regarding the Reconcile
- package to Michael Quinion Associates at the address above.
-
- Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware
- marketing concept.
-