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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."