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PlusPak: PMINews(*) - READ.ME
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Welcome to the PlusPak: PMINews demonstration version!
This file contains information you need to install PlusPak: PMINews,
and additional information not included in the product documentation.
This READ.ME file is divided into the following categories:
- Before You Install PlusPak: PMINews
- Getting Help
- Installing PlusPak: PMINews
- Special Installation Notes
- Trademarks
- Your Satisfaction
==============================================================================
Before You Install PlusPak: PMINews
==============================================================================
BACKUP!!!!!!!!!!
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- For your safety, users of SouthSoft's PMMail should
backup all *.db files in your TOOLS directory before
installing.
Software Requirements
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- OS/2(*) 2.x or Warp with TCP/IP (or the IAK) installed.
Hardware Requirements
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- Any machine capable of running OS/2.
- 4MB of free disk space.
==============================================================================
Getting Help
==============================================================================
Documentation
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All documentation can be found in PlusPak: PMINews's online help.
Simply select "Help Contents" from any pulldown "Help" menu.
Service and Technical Support
-----------------------------
If the online help system does not give you a satisfactory answer to
your question, please check the PlusPak: PMINews World Wide Web page,
maintained by SouthSoft, Inc. On this page, you may find various REXX
scripts to enhance PlusPak: PMINews and an up to date list of Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ), and their answers, provided by SouthSide Software. This URL for
This page is:
http://www.stardock.com/pminews.html
If you still cannot answer your question based on the information on
both the web page and the online help system, feel free to e-mail
technical support. To ensure that you get a speedy response from
Stardock, make sure you include all pertinent information. The support
E-mail address is:
support@stardock.com
Defect Reporting
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If you encounter a bug or defect in PlusPak: PMINews, WE WANT TO HEAR
ABOUT IT! Unfortunately, we receive a lot of e-mail, so your cooperation
in bug reporting is greatly appreciated. Please use the following
guidelines to report any bug via E-mail to support@stardock.com.
Following these instructions is essential to getting the bug properly
fixed and a reply sent to you. Thanks!
If you are reporting a bug, please let us know:
- The *EXACT* steps in reproducing this bug. Make sure that you can
reproduce this bug before you tell us about it.
- The version of OS/2 (with FixPak numbers), other programs that you
frequently run when PlusPak: PMINews is running, and your network setup.
Feature Requests
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If you are telling us about a feature you would like to request:
- Please understand that all feature requests get added to a feature
database. We do not necessarily determine on the spot if your feature
will be in the next release or not. Usually, some amount of research
must be done before this can be determined.
==============================================================================
Installing PlusPak: PMINews
==============================================================================
1. Unzip the distribution file DISK1.ZIP to a temp directory
or a floppy disk.
1. Unzip the distribution file DISK2.ZIP to the same temp directory
or a second floppy disk.
2. Switch to the directory in which you unzipped DISK1.ZIP
and run INSTALL.EXE.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Once installation is complete, a PlusPak: PMINews folder will appear
on your desktop. Inside it you will find a PlusPak: PMINews icon
a ReadMe file which will provide some valuable information. Please
read the ReadMe file before running PlusPak: PMINews.
5. Enjoy PlusPak: PMINews!
==============================================================================
Special Installation Notes
==============================================================================
Installing From a Floppy Disk
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If you seem to be having trouble installing PlusPak: PMINews
from a floppy disk and you are getting an error from IBM's software
installer that says it can't find DISK 1 or 2, try labeling the floppy
disk PMIDEMO1 or PMIDEMO2, respectively, using the LABEL command from
the OS/2 commandline.
==============================================================================
Trademarks
==============================================================================
PMINews, PMMail, and SouthSide Software are trademarks of
SouthSoft, Inc. PlusPak: PMINews is a trademark of Stardock Systems, Inc.
OS/2 and OS/2 Warp are trademarks of International Business Machines with
which SouthSide Software has no affiliation.
==============================================================================
Your Satisfaction
==============================================================================
Your satisfaction with SouthSide Software is important to us. If you are
not satisfied with this product, please contact us at support@stardock.com.
Tell us what is not meeting your expectations and why you are
dissatisfied. Provide your name, your organization's name, and
your telephone number so that we can contact you. We will work with
you to resolve your concerns.
To contact us, use any of these:
- Internet: support@stardock.com
- World Wide Web: http://www.stardock.com