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MONEY MATH<TM>, Shareware Version 2.0, <ASP>
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
MONEY MATH for Windows, v2.0 <ASP>, brings you a comprehensive set
of financial analysis tools in one package. No need for a different
program for each calculation you want to do. Money Math has 17
different dialog boxes that perform over 50 financial calculations.
Look at the following generic calculations available:
Simple Interest
Bank Discount
Compound Interest
Annuities: Loan, Save, Lease, Sinking Fund
Bonds: Corporate, Treasury
Date Arithmetic
Certificate of Deposit
Discounted Cash Flow
Loan Amortization (Schedules)
Specialized Worksheets perform multiple generic calculations to do the
following complex tasks:
Refinance Mortgage
Prepay Mortgage
Purchase Mortgage
Income from Savings (Retirement Planning)
Your calculation results can be easily edited, printed, or saved to a
file. Money Math gets financial mathematics under control!
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Money Math requires, as a minimum, an IBM AT or compatible computer with
Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11, or Windows '95 installed and running. The
current memory in your computer should be adequate if you are able to
use other Windows applications satisfactorily. The hard disk space
needed is less than 400 kilobytes. Money Math will not run with Windows
3.0.
INSTALLING MONEY MATH
You will probably receive Money Math in one of two ways. In the first
way, you will have a floppy disk with the nine individual files listed
below:
MONYMATH.EXE - Money Math executable for Windows 3.1 or greater
MONYMATH.HLP - Money Math help for Windows 3.1 or greater
REGISTER.TXT - Registration form for Users
README.TXT - Getting Started Documentation (this file)
MEDIA.WRI - Quick start for Money Math and for Media use
INSTALL.EXE - Installation Program for Money Math
FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS description of Money Math
VENDOR.TXT - (use VENDINFO.DIZ for all information)
VENDINFO.DIZ - BBS/Vendor/Distributor information
If you have a disk with the nine files, use the instructions given in
the section below titled, "USING THE INSTALL PROGRAM".
The second way to receive Money Math is in a compressed file or archive.
The compressed file name should be MOMATH3.xxx where "xxx" indicates
which file compression utility was used. In this case, use the
suggestions given in the section titled, "INSTALL FROM A COMPRESSED
FILE".
If you prefer to install Money Math manually, copy the first five files
listed above to the directory of your choice. Using Windows 3.1 or
3.11, create five icons and install them in the Windows Group of your
choice by using the Program Manager "File" menu and selecting "New...".
Using Windows95 or later, create a "Start" menu item by adding a folder
called "Money Math" in Windows\Start Menu\Progams\ folder. Now, add five
"shortcuts" to the "Money Math" folder for the five files you copied to
the directory of your choice above.
USING THE INSTALL PROGRAM
To install Money Math, start up Windows and put the Money Math floppy
disk in Drive A. Follow the directions in the sections below depending
on which version of Windows you are using:
Windows 3.1 or 3.11
From the Program Manager "File" menu, select "Run". Type "A:INSTALL" in
the dialog box that appears. After you press "ENTER" or click on the
"OK" button, the Install program will start on the floppy drive. If you
are installing from B drive, substitute the letter B for the letter A
above.
Windows95 or later
From the "Start" menu select "Run". Type "A:INSTALL" in the dialog box
that appears. After you press "ENTER" or click on the "OK" button, the
Install program will start on the floppy drive. If you are installing
from B drive, substitute the letter B for the letter A above.
The Install program will copy the Money Math files to a new directory
titled "MONEY" on your hard drive (C:). You will have an opportunity to
revise the directory and installation location. Click on the "OK"
button or press the "ENTER" key to start the file transfer to the
directory you selected.
Using Windows 3.1 or 3.11, the Install program will also create a
Windows Group named "Money Math" and put the Money Math icons in that
group. You may move the Money Math icons to another group later if
desired.
Using Windows95 or later, a menu item titled, "Money Math" will be added
to the "Start Menu" with five "shortcuts" to the files listed above.
INSTALL FROM A COMPRESSED FILE
If you received Money Math as a single file such as MOMATH3.ZIP, copy
this file to a temporary directory on your hard disk. Next, decompress
the file using a decompression utility program. The DOS command might
be PKUNZIP MOMATH3.ZIP if that compression utility was used to compress
the file. Several other compression/decompression utilities are in
common use. You can probably obtain the correct utility from the same
place you obtained the Money Math archive.
If the Money Math archive file name is MOMATH3.EXE, you decompress it
by running it from your temporary directory as you would any DOS
program. No other utilities are needed.
Once the archive file is decompressed, you should have the nine files
listed above in your temporary directory. Now you can install Money
Math as described above in the section titled, "USING THE INSTALL
PROGRAM". Instead of typing "A:INSTALL" in the "Run" dialog box, you
would type, "C:\TMP\INSTALL", where C:\TMP is the current hard drive and
directory where the nine files are located.
UNINSTALL MONEY MATH
Windows 3.1 or 3.11
First delete each icon in the Money Math Group by selecting it and then
pressing the 'Delete' key. When all the icons are gone, delete the Group
by pressing the 'Delete' key.
Next, from the File Manager, delete the directory containing the Money
Math files. First, select the directory and then delete it by pressing
the 'Delete' key. Money Math does not put any files in other
directories.
Windows95
Using Explorer, delete the directory containing the Money Math files.
First, select the directory and then delete it by pressing the 'Delete'
key. Money Math does not put any files in other directories.
To remove the, "Money Math" item from the, "Start" menu, move to the,
Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ folder using Explorer. Expand the folder
by clicking on the "+". Now, click on the, "Money Math" folder and press
the delete key.
RUNNING MONEY MATH
To start Money Math, double-click the mouse on the Money Math icon for
Windows 3.1 or 3.11. For Windows95, from the "Start" menu, select
"Programs". Now select "Money Math" from the menu and again select
"Money Math" from the menu.
Selecting "Exit" from the "File" menu item closes Money Math. You can
also use the Alt+F4 key combination to do the same thing.
MONEY MATH DOCUMENTATION
All of the Money Math features are documented in Money Math Help. You
can select the "Help" menu item from within Money Math or you can double
click on the "Money Math Help" icon. Either way, the Windows Help
program will run Money Math Help.
All of the menu items are fully documented in Money Math Help including
the 16 Money Math Calculation examples. The examples are available by
selecting the "Help" menu item and clicking on, "Examples". Context
sensitive help is available by highlighting a menu item and pressing the
F1 key. The Search index has over 200 items. To get started, select the
"Help" menu item and click on, "Contents". Then, review the
introductory items listed below:
Financial Analysis
List of Financial Calculations
Financial Problem Solving
Calculation Dialog Boxes
List of Examples
Money Math Keyboard
The 92 page "Money Math Users Guide" will be sent to you when you
register. It contains additional topics such as a first calculation
tutorial, financial analysis fundamentals, financial mathematics
introduction.
PRINTING THIS FILE
To print this file from Windows, first load it into the Notepad editor
that comes with Windows by double-clicking on the "Documentation" icon.
Next, click on the "File" menu item and then select the "Print" command.
You may want to select the "Print Setup.." command first to make sure
that your printer is ready and properly setup.
HOW TO REGISTER MONEY MATH
Registration is $26 US plus $4 for shipping and handling. Send a $30
check or money order to:
Robert Lovell
109 Amanda Drive
Anderson, SC 29621-2406
Phone: (864)224-2474
For your convenience, an order form is included in the file
REGISTER.TXT. To fill in and print the order form from Windows, using
the Notepad editor, double-click on the "Register" icon. After filling
in the form, click on the "File" menu item and then select the "Print"
command. You may want to select the "Print Setup.." command first to
make sure that your printer is ready and properly setup.
To print the file from DOS, use the command line PRINT REGISTER.TXT.
Either way, just fill out the form and send it in with your check or
money order for $30 payable to Robert Lovell.
BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION
Registrants will receive:
- Professionally printed 92 page User's Guide with
Table of Contents and Index
- Latest version of Money Math on disk
- Money back guarantee for 90 days
- Technical support for 90 days
- Information on new releases and upgrades
- The register reminder dialog box is removed
- Free update if suggested enhancements are accepted
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Robert Lovell will provide free technical support to registered users of
Money Math for 90 days following registration. Our mailing address and
phone number are shown below:
Robert Lovell
109 Amanda Drive
Anderson, SC 29621-2406
Phone: (864)224-2474
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS IS" BASIS.
ROBERT LOVELL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE,
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NEITHER ROBERT LOVELL NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE
CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ROBERT LOVELL HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING
THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE
SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South
Carolina and shall inure to the benefit of Robert Lovell and any
successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding
brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to
this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of
competent jurisdiction located in Anderson County, South Carolina. The
parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS
Money Math is a trademark of Robert Lovell. The Money Math software
is licensed property of Robert Lovell and is copyright ⌐ 1994-1996 by
Robert Lovell. All rights reserved.
Windows, Window95, and DOS are trademarks of Microsoft<R> Corporation.
TRIAL USE LICENSE
Money Math is a "Shareware program" and is NOT a public domain program.
Robert Lovell grants you a limited license to use this software for
evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty days. If you
continue using this software after the thirty-day evaluation period, you
MUST make a registration payment to Robert Lovell. All rights not
expressly granted here are reserved to Robert Lovell.
SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try Money Math and continue using it for over 30 days,
you are required to purchase it by registering. Any fees you paid to
obtain the Shareware version were copying and distribution fees and did
not cover the registration payment required for continued use of the
program.
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 STATEMENT
This program is produced by 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 USA 49442-9427, FAX 616-788-2765, or send a
CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.