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Money Smith V3.0a for Windows
Home/Small Business Accounting System
Program, Documentation, and Examples
Copyright 1991-1993 by Bradley J. Smith, President
Money Smith Systems Inc., All Rights Reserved
Release Notes: Version 3.0a : Dated 15 Sept 93
Requires: Windows 3.0 or 3.1 running standard or enhanced mode,
hard disk & Mouse.
Files in this release:
setup.exe - Installation program - run this to install
setup.inf - Setup information file
smith.exe - Money Smith executable
smith.hlp - Money Smith Help File (Windows format)
smith.wri - Users Manual - use Windows Write to view/print
mscalc.exe - Money Smith calculator
mscalc.hlp - Help file for calculator
mscalc.wri - User's manual for calculator
vendbbs.txt - Sample review and distribution rules
readme.txt - This file
register.txt - Registration/licensing form.
home.act - Homeowner accounts template
renter.act - Renter accounts template
business.act - Business accounts template
file_id.diz - Short BBS description file
smitharc.exe - Self extracting archive of above files
smith3.zip - Zipped version of above files (bulletin boards)
Description: Money Smith is a full featured double entry
accounting system, financial calculator, and investment
tracking system for Windows 3.X. Money Smith lets you
keep track of your finances in one place, and provides
excellent graphing and reporting features.
LOOK FOR OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS FROM MONEY SMITH SYSTEMS INC!
Money Smith Financial Calculator (MSCALC1.ZIP)-Financial Calc
WinSetup 1.0 (WINSET1.ZIP)-Windows Installation Program
Distribution Policy:
The shareware version of this program can be freely distributed
as long as you abide by the terms of the license and don't
charge a fee or otherwise profit from distribution. See
vendbbs.txt or the license for sample reviews and for-profit
distribution terms.
Printing this file: (Approx 6 pages)
Use the Windows notepad application to print this file. Select
the File Print command from the notepad window.
Looking at the manual:
Use the windows program manager to bring up the Write
Application that comes with windows 3.0. It is usually under
the 'Applications' program group. Use the File Open command
in Write to open the file SMITH.WRI. Use the File Print
command in to print it. The calculator user's manual is in
the file MSCALC.WRI. You may prefer to set the font for the
manuals to a printer font before printing them.
Installation using the setup program:
If you are loading Money Smith from a floppy disk you should
have a file called "setup.exe" on it. Double click on the
file "setup.exe" from within the Windows file manager.
Setup will fully install Money Smith including installation
in the program manager. If you have trouble running setup
consider manually copying the files to a directory and running
either SMITHARC.EXE or SMITH.EXE to start Money Smith.
Licensing:
The license terms are online accessible from the Help menu
of Money Smith. They are listed at the end of the smith.wri
documentation file. This software is provided completely
AS IS with no warranty either express or implied. You take
the risk for using it. You may try this software at no cost
for 30 days. Under the terms of the license, you are
required to register the product if you wish to continue
using it beyond the 30 day trial period. Though this
software is not crippled in any way, use beyond the 30-day
trial period without registration is prohibited.
Licensing Screen: Personalize Money Smith!
When you start Money Smith for the first time a licensing
screen will pop up asking you to read the license and type
in your name. Please read the license, type your name in,
and press the 'I Agree' button. The 'I Agree' button will
not be enabled until you type your name in. You only need
to go through this process once.
Using Money Smith:
Using Money Smith consists of five easy steps.
1. Install Money Smith as described above.
2. Define a set of accounts (Chapter: Defining Accounts).
3. Record your transactions using Money Smith
(Chapter: Entering Transactions).
4. Periodically use Money Smith's graphs and reports to
chart and adjust your finances (Chapters: Reports/Graphs)
5. Register Money Smith to get the latest features, fixes,
and your own printed manual.
Registration of Money Smith:
You have 30 days to try Money Smith. Use of this product
beyond the 30 day trial period requires registration of
the product.
Benefits of direct Registration:
- A disk (720k) including the latest version of
Money Smith.
- A printed manual (112 pages professionally bound).
- A 90 day limited warranty with mail support.
(see license for details).
- Notification and discounts on later versions.
- Removal of all registration reminder notices.
- Access to our FAX/Support line.
Copies of Money Smith with a printed manual may be purchased
for (U.S.) $29.95+ $4 shipping ($6 overseas) from the
following sources:
By Mail: U.S. $29.95 + $4 shipping ($6 outside U.S.A)
(Checks, Money Orders, drawn in U.S. dollars on U.S. banks
only! - Please no foreign bank checks or Eurochecks -
Also do not send credit card orders to this address!
Use the credit card address or phone number listed below )
Payable to:
Money Smith Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 333
Converse, TX 78109
By Credit Card: Phone, FAX, or Electronic Mail
Call PSL at 1-800-242-4775 ASK FOR PRODUCT #10441
To make it easy to register we have arranged for the Public
(software) Library (PsL) to take orders via Mastercard,
American Express, Visa, or Discover.
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. These numbers are for ORDERING ONLY.
PsL will not provide technical support, site licenses,
discounts, handle returns, or give you any technical
information. They only take orders! Contact Money Smith
systems at P.O. Box 333, Converse TX 78109 if you want to
order in quantity or do anything but order.
Second Phone Ordering Service: 1-800-444-5457 Prod #V303
We have an arrangement with Software Excitement! to take
registrations as well. You can call them toll free at the
number above or FAX: 503-826-8090 or for foreign orders call
503-826-8082. Mail address is Software Excitement,
6475 Crater Lake Hwy. , Central Point, OR 97502.
Compuserve Electronic Mall:
Order your copy via compuserve mall: type: GO SE
Direct International Registration:
(Price is US $29.95 + $6 Shipping)
Credit card orders can be made at the voice or FAX phone
number (PSL above). For mail orders, Checks/Money Orders
should be in US dollars drawn on US banks. Many post
offices offer International Money orders which are
also acceptable.
Eurosoft Registration Service: In Foreign Currency!
For convinience of European users we have signed with Eurosoft
Registration Service. Mail orders can be made in foreign
currency to the following:
Europe: Mail 25.40 Pounds Sterling To:
Hillfoots Data Services
Mains House
Tillcoultry
Clackmannanshire
FK13 6PQ, UK
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 an 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
NOTE: ALL INTERNATIONAL: The Public Software Library accepts
FAX and phone credit card orders from international users -
see phone instructions under PSL above.
Money Smith Version 3.0 Features:
- Variable width interactive reports.
- Extended limits- up to 400 accounts.
- New reporting and graphing features.
- A complete double entry accounting system with arbitrary
accounting dates. You can look at just the data you're
interested in.
- A complete financial calculator.
- A graphical toolbar with the most frequent functions on it.
- A new completely interactive graphical interface including
fully interactive reports and graphs.
- Powerful automatic and memorized transactions.
- A full suite of Reports and Graphs that change as you update
data. Naturally you can print them as well.
- Investment support for stocks, mutual funds and securities.
- Press and point help - just press the '?' button on the
toolbar or the Shift+F1 keys then press the selection you
want help on. Complete online and printed documentation.
- Easy exporting of graphs and reports to spreadsheets and word
processing programs.
- International currency and date support using windows control
panel international options.
- Right mouse button popup menus.
- Smart entry fields that let you do simple math right in the
field.
- Improved printer support including fonts and margins.
- Check or transaction style entry.
- Completely Windows 3.1 compatible.
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.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
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."
Reaching Us:
You can reach us at the registration address or write to us
on the services below. Your comments and questions are
always welcome. Registered users - PLEASE include your
registration number with your letter or message. Online
services will get you the quickest answer!
Money Smith Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 333
Converse, TX 78109
NEW FAX SUPPORT LINE: (Number good through 1996)
You now have a direct FAX line to Money Smith Systems Inc:
(505) 281-0498 (FAX)
Please include return FAX number or evening phone number
if possible. This line is for support and marketing
inquiries only - Please do not send credit card orders to
this number. Use the Public Software Library fax number
above for credit card orders. Note that we may expand in
the coming years to a new office. If you cannot reach us
at the above number, please write or send electronic mail
to get our new number!
Electronic Mail:
Compuserve: 70324,1077
Internet: 70324.1077@compuserve.com
Have fun using Money Smith!!!
Bradley J. Smith
Author and President, Money Smith Systems