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- WinSetup (TM)
- A Professional Installation Program for Windows.
- Copyright 1993 Money Smith Systems Inc.
- Author: Bradley J. Smith
-
- Requirements:
- WinSetup requires Windows 3.0 or later running on a
- Windows compatible Personal Computer (PC).
-
- Features:
- WinSetup features -
- - Multiple disk Windows installations.
- - Automatically runs commands before and after installation.
- (Including viewing of vendor or program specific files)
- - Support for self-extracting archives.
- - Destination directory of your choice.
- - The ability to view documentation before installing.
- - Dynamic installation of both archived and unarchived versions.
- - Easy configuration of your programs using our WinSetup utility.
- - Installation of multiple programs in a program manager group.
- - Very compact SETUP.EXE program size (Approx 26K bytes).
- - Ability to order custom version with your own company logo.
-
- Files in this release:
- WINSET.EXE - Configuration utility for building SETUP.INF files.
- SETUP.EXE - Actual installation program.
- SETUP.INF - Setup information file.
- README.TXT - This file.
- WINSET.HLP - Help file for WinSetup utility.
- WINSET.WRI - Complete documentation for this program.
- LOGO.BMP - Logo bitmap for ordering custom versions.
- REGISTER.TXT - Registration Order form
- VENDBBS.TXT - Information for vendor/BBS distribution.
- FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS information file
-
- Distribution Policy:
- The shareware version of WinSetup may be freely distributed
- as a complete package only on a non-profit basis. For-
- profit distribution terms are described in VENDBBS.TXT.
- Distribution of SETUP.EXE as an installation program for
- other programs requires a registered license from
- Money Smith Systems Inc. Licenses are available for
- both authors and vendors.
-
- Installing WINSETUP:
- Run SETUP.EXE by double clicking on this file from within the
- Windows file manager.
-
- Viewing documentation:
- Run the Windows Write utility distributed with Windows. Use the
- File Open command to open the file WINSET.WRI.
-
- Online documentation:
- From within WINSETUP you can use the Help Index command to view
- online indexed help.
-
- Special Hints:
- See the HINTS section in the online help or in the file
- WINSET.WRI for special tips on giving your installation
- a truly professional look.
-
- Using WinSetup:
- To use WinSetup for test-installing your own programs:
-
- 1. Copy all of your distribution files to a sample diskette.
- 2. Copy the SETUP.EXE installation program to your diskette.
- 3. Use the WinSetup utility to create a SETUP.INF file on your
- sample diskette. Follow instructions available online.
- 4. Test your installation by running the copy of SETUP.EXE on
- your diskette.
- 5. Register your copy of WinSetup with Money Smith Systems Inc.
- to get a registered copy of SETUP.EXE and WinSetup for
- distribution with your program.
-
- Support:
- The quickest way to have your questions answered is via
- electronic mail:
- Compuserve: 70324,1077
- Prodigy: VTDW36A
- Internet: 70324.1077@compuserve.com
-
- Mail is the next best support alternative. Write to:
- Money Smith Systems Inc, P.O. Box 333, Converse, TX 78109
-
- ** PLEASE DO NOT CALL ANY OF THE ORDERING SERVICES BELOW AND
- ASK FOR SUPPORT OR THE AUTHOR. THESE SERVICES ARE FOR
- ORDERING WINSETUP ONLY. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE TECH SUPPORT.
-
- Licensing: Try it for 30 days!
- This program is provided AS IS with no warranty either express or
- implied. See the WINSET.WRI or online Help Index commands for a
- complete license description. Distributing WinSetup or SETUP.EXE
- as an installation program with other programs requires a
- registered license.
-
- Authors/Vendors:
- Though not required, we would appreciate it if you would include
- a short statement in your documentation like the following.
-
- "We use WinSetup (TM), a professional Windows installation
- system from Money Smith Systems Inc. You may write Money
- Smith Systems Inc. at P.O. Box 333, Converse, TX 78109 for
- information about licensing WinSetup for use with your
- products."
-
- U.S. Government Use:
- Copies are available marked for explicit U.S. federal government
- use. Please send a self-addressed envelope to Money Smith
- Systems Inc for information.
-
- Registering WinSetup: Three licensing options:
-
- 1. WinSetup Limited license: $49.95 U.S. +shipping
- - License for program authors to distribute unlimited
- copies of SETUP.EXE with up to 5 author written programs.
- (If ordering by credit card specify AUTHOR version).
-
- 2. WinSetup Unlimited Distributor's license: $69.95 U.S.+shipping
- - License for individual or corporation to distribute
- unlimited copies of SETUP.EXE with a line of products.
- (If ordering by credit card specify VENDOR version).
-
- 3. Custom Version (Unlimited): Price $99.95 U.S. + Shipping
- - Customized version of SETUP.EXE including your own company logo
- and unlimited license. You must edit and send in the LOGO.BMP
- file that is included with this release. You may send LOGO.BMP
- on diskette or via Compuserve [70324,1077]. When sending via
- regular mail allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery. Please do
- not alter the dimensions of the bitmap LOGO.BMP when editing
- it. Sending the file via Compuserve results in the fastest
- response.
-
- Benefits of Registration:
- - A 720K including the latest version.
- - Appropriate license to distribute SETUP.EXE and SETUP.INF files.
- - Removal of registration reminder screens.
- - A short printed users guide.
- - A 90 day limited warranty with mail support.
- (see license for details).
- - Notification and nice discounts on later products.
-
- Registration Sources:
-
- Via Mail: Direct registration (Check/Money Orders only!)
- Send checks drawn on U.S. bank, money orders or international
- money orders payable to "Money Smith Systems Inc." to:
-
- Money Smith Systems Inc.
- P.O. Box 333
- Converse, TX 78109
-
- (NOTE: Please send credit card orders to address below!)
-
- Via Phone or Compuserve: TOLL FREE CREDIT CARD ORDERS
- You can call 1-800-242-4775 or (713) 524-6394 or FAX to
- (713) 524-6398 or order via Compuserve at 71355,470, or via
- mail (no group discounts/site licenses) at PsL, P.O. Box 35705,
- Houston, TX 77235-5705. Ask to order product #10749.
- ** NOTE: THIS IS A REGISTRATION SERVICE ONLY. PSL DOES NOT
- PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CANNOT GIVE YOU INFORMATION
- ABOUT REACHING THE AUTHOR. THEY ONLY TAKE ORDERS!
-
- For support or special requests please contact Money Smith
- systems at P.O. Box 333, Converse TX 78109 if you want to
- do anything but order.
-
- **** NOTICE FOR PSL ORDERS **** PLEASE SPECIFY IF YOU ARE
- ORDERING WINSETUP AUTHOR, VENDOR OR CUSTOM VERSION. FOR
- CUSTOM VERSION YOU MUST STILL MAIL THE LOGO FILE TO MONEY
- SMITH SYSTEMS INC., P.O. BOX 333 CONVERSE, TX 78109 OR EMAIL
- LOGO.BMP TO COMPUSERVE ADDRESS 70324,1077. DO NOT SEND LOGO.BMP
- TO PSL! ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY OF CUSTOM VERSIONS.
- NOTE THAT SENDING LOGO.BMP VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL IS BY FAR THE
- FASTEST METHOD FOR OBTAINING A CUSTOM VERSION.
-
- Overseas Registration:
-
- Eurosoft Registration Service:
- For convinience we have signed with a transatlantic
- registration service which takes foreign currency at
- market prices. Mail orders can be made in foreign currency
- to the following:
-
- United Kingdom and Scandinavia:
- Authors License: 37.99 Pounds
- Vendors License: 50.99 Pounds
- Custom License: 70.99 Pounds
- (include LOGO.BMP on disk with order for custom version).
- Mail Payment Payable To:
- Hillfoots Data Services
- Mains House
- Tillcoultry
- Clackmannanshire
- FK13 6PQ, UK
-
- Note: If you have queries about Eurosoft's ordering service,
- or wish to confirm current pricing, you can contact Hillfoots
- Data Systems at +44 (0) 259 50954
-
- Remainder of Europe:
- Author's License: 93,95 DM
- Vendor's License: 126,95 DM
- Costom License: 176,95 DM
- (include LOGO.BMP file on disk with order for custom version).
- Mail payment as above to:
- Abegglen, Heinz
- 0367-206054-50
- Credit Suisse
- CH-3800 Interlaken
- Switzerland
- (Currencies are OK)
-
- France: The following service offers currency exchange in
- France at no extra cost. Please call them for current
- currency exchange rates:
- Phone: 33-20.05.35.66
- Fax: (33+).20.05.38.27
- Nicholas Kelemen
- DP Tool Club
- B.P. 745, 99 Rue Parmentier
- 59657 Villeneuve D'ASQ
- France
-
- Australia: The following service adds a small additional charge
- to your order for currency conversion and handling, but has
- been successful in taking Australian registrations for us in
- the past:
- BrightsPark Computers
- P.O. Box 253, Morley, WA 6062
- Phone: (09)375-1178 or 018 917-877; FAX (09) 375-1668
- Accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Diners Club, Bankcard
-
- 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, we expect you to register. Individual programs differ
- on details -- some request registration while others require
- it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you
- get the simple right to continue using the software and an
- updated program.
-
- 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.
-
- ASP Ombudsman Statement
- "Bradley J. Smith 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 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to
- ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536."