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- README.TXT for TextPad 2.1
- ==========================
-
- Thank you for choosing to evaluate, or update to this release of TextPad.
-
- Are you evaluating the latest release? See "Obtaining Updates" in the
- on-line help to find out where you can download TextPad from.
-
- What the Press Say:
- -------------------
- "TextPad is the BEST 32-bit text editor I've seen! It's fast, loaded with
- features, and beautifully done. Get it!" - Dr File Finder(tm), Sep 95.
-
- "Setting new standards... 10/10" - PC Plus, May 95.
-
- "Best editor for Windows that we've ever seen" - Windows User, June 95.
-
- *Winner*: 1995 Ziff-Davis Shareware Awards.
-
- *Winner*: 1996 Shareware Industry Awards.
-
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- -----------------
- INTRODUCTION
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- INSTALLATION
- WHAT'S NEW
- RESTRICTED FEATURES
- REGISTRATION
-
- INTRODUCTION:
- -------------
- TextPad is designed to provide the power and functionality to satisfy the
- most demanding text editing requirements. It is Windows hosted, and comes
- in 16 and 32-bit editions. Huge files can be edited by either - just
- choose the edition that works best with your PC. The 32-bit edition can
- edit files up to the limits of virtual memory (see Specifications in the
- on-line help for full details), and it will work with Windows 95, NT and
- Windows 3.1 with Win32s extensions.
-
- To find out more, install TextPad by referring to the instructions below,
- and then read the introduction in the on-line help file.
-
-
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- ---------------------
- 16-bit Edition: 32-bit Edition:
- o 386SX with 4MB RAM o 486SX with 4MB RAM (12MB for NT)
- o 1MB free disk space o 1MB free disk space
- o Windows 3.1 in 386 o Windows NT 3.51, Windows 95 or
- enhanced mode Windows 3.1 with Win32s 1.30c
-
- INSTALLATION:
- -------------
- TextPad has a setup program which configures it for the version of
- Windows that you are using. Some things will not work (including
- the uninstall program) if you don't install it correctly. You have
- been warned!
-
- To install TextPad from a ZIP file:
-
- 1) Unzip into an empty temporary folder, with PKUNZIP 2.04g.
- 2) Run SETUP.EXE, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- 3) Be sure to install TextPad into a different folder from the
- one used in step 1 above.
- 4) Delete the files unzipped in step 1 above.
-
- Dictionaries for the spelling checker are in separate zip files. To
- install one, just unzip it into the installation folder, then select
- it on the Spelling tab of the Preferences dialog box.
-
- IMPORTANT NOTES:
-
- + If you intend to use the 32-bit edition with Windows 3.1 or 3.11,
- you must install Win32s 1.3c first. This also installs the 16-bit
- OLE2 files. If you have Internet access, you can obtain it from:
-
- http://www.microsoft.com/kb/faq/devtools/winsdk/win32s/faq3474.htm
-
- CompuServe users can download Win32s from forum WINSHARE as
- WN32SOLE.ZIP.
-
- + If you want to associate file extensions with TextPad, do it using
- the Associations tabs on the Preferences dialog box. This ensures
- that TextPad is started with the correct parameters to handle files
- with spaces in their names, and it enables the uninstall program to
- clean up afterwards.
-
- + If you have previously used an unregistered copy of TextPad, its
- OLE2 drag and drop capability may have been disabled. To enable
- it, start TextPad (without opening any files) and choose the
- Preferences command from the Configure menu. Make sure that the
- "Enable OLE drag and drop" box is checked on the General tab.
-
- WHAT'S NEW:
- -----------
- See the on-line help for full details of what's new in this release.
-
- RESTRICTED FEATURES:
- --------------------
- The following restrictions apply to unregistered copies of TextPad:
-
- 1) Only 2 keystroke macros can be added to the Macros menu, instead
- of up to 16.
-
- 2) Searching of subfolders is disabled on the Find in Files dialog box.
-
- REGISTRATION:
- -------------
- If you make use of TextPad you must register it. Registered users
- will be licensed to use both the 16 and 32-bit editions. There are
- separate prices for downloading the software yourself, and receiving
- a copy on diskettes.
-
- Choose "How to Purchase" on the Help menu for detailed instructions.
-
-
- Enjoy using TextPad!
-
- ________________________________________________________________________
- Helios Software Solutions, Carr Brook House, Chorley Old Road,
- Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7QZ, England
- ________________________________________________________________________
-
- Phone/Fax: +44-(0)1772-324353
- E-mail: textpad@heliosof.demon.co.uk
- ________________________________________________________________________
- Helios Software Solutions is an approved vendor and associate member
- of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
- ________________________________________________________________________
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