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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CompuSet Time Syncronizer Version 1.00 - Jun 7, 1994 (C)opyright 1994 - Electro Genetic Technologies Coδeδ by Nathan Anderson =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A note from the author: I hope most of you users' out there are the adventurous types who don't need a lot of documentation to get you started. I put my efforts primarily into making the program extremely easy to use; effectively eliminating the need for the majority of this text. So if you are fairly familiar with computers, I would recommend that get straight into running "CS-SETUP" to get things started. If you are a beginner, or just would like more information about the program, then...read on! - Nathan Anderson What is CompuSet? ----------------- CompuSet is a program which is designed to provide a practical way of keeping your computers' internal clock reasonably accurate. While many people might say that there is other software available that will make long distance calls to Atomic Clocks located throughout the United States, there has never been (to my knowledge) a program that can make a local call, practically anywhere in the world, to retrieve the time. CompuServe is a huge service, offering many of us a great place to obtain virtually any type of information. For those of us users who dial into CompuServe from a local phone number, there is no charge for the call, except when we go into extended services (or other areas, as noted on CompuServe). I noticed that the current time is listed on the screen when I logged in, and eventually decided that it would be very handy to have a program retrieve the time automatically for me. I then decided that many other people are interested in this program as well; hence, my first attempt at a Shareware release. From the response I have received so far, my efforts appear to be appreciated by users' from all over the country! Why use this over another time-setting program? Well, first of all, it is cheaper than most commercial packages. I have seen ad's for packages in BYTE (as I recall) selling for $75+. For this non registered try-before- you-buy package, you likely didn't pay a dime! Once you decide that you like CompuSet, the full price for an upgraded version with many new features is a mere $24.99. That is $50 in short-term savings. Now, I should point out that the commercial package I mentioned will cost you a long-distance call for every time you use it. With CompuSet, you will pay no long-distance charges, as long as you have a local CompuServe phone number in your area. Over the long-term, your savings can really add up! Setup. ------ To get started, you should go to your DOS prompt, and type: CS-SETUP and then press ENTER. Follow the on-screen instructions, and your program should be quickly and easily set-up in no time flat. If you have problems with setting the program up, refer to your modem's manual. If you still have problems, ask a knowledgeable friend, or users' group in your area. If you STILL have problems, contact me on CompuServe at 73672,522. AUTOEXEC.BAT ------------ If you want this program to start up automatically, you first have to find out which drive your AUTOEXEC.BAT file is located on. Normally, this will be drive C:. Make that drive the active drive, and then: CD \ ECHO CS.EXE>>AUTOEXEC.BAT Note: Press enter after each of the above lines. Also, type the second line exactly as shown -- WITHOUT any additional spaces.. After this is complete, copy the files CS.EXE and CS.CFG to the same drive and directory (eg: C:\) where the AUTOEXEC.BAT file is located. Then, reboot your computer, and CompuSet should run automatically for you. Accuracy. --------- This clock is NOT NEARLY AS ACCURATE as some other clock setting packages, such as those calling Atomic Clocks to syncronize the time. This is due to the fact that the CompuServe time sends only the Hours, and Minutes. Seconds are not included. However, this program will assume 30 seconds all the time in an effort to maximize accuracy. Therefore, your clock should always be accurate within about 30 seconds. For most of us, that should suffice. If not, then you may have to use the Atomic Clocks (and pay the associated long-distance charges). Evaluation Card. ---------------- Once you get everything running smoothly, and you manage to dial into CompuServe and get the time syncronized on your system, run the "CS" program again. This 2nd time, you will be prompted for some information about yourself, and some comments about the program. Follow the instructions on-screen, and you will be entered into a monthly draw for a FREE registered version mailed right to your door automatically. If you have already registered, fill out this evaluation anyways, because if your name is drawn, and you are verified as a registered owner of CompuSet, you will win DOUBLE your cash back! Online-Registration Information. -------------------------------- Upon program start-up, you can press "F1", and then press "1" to view the online registration information. During program operation, you can press "F4". What this key does is tell the the computer to go to the Shareware Registration (SWREG) forum ("GO SWREG"), and then you will see the dis- claimer displayed by CompuServe. After you press a key at this screen, you will be placed into a TERMINAL EMULATION MODE. This will show you everything that CompuServe would show you in your favorite telecommunications package. At the first screen, you should see information about the benefits of registering CompuSet. This includes the registration price, as well as other related information. Follow the on-screen prompts that are provided by CompuServe. If you decide to register it, you will need to enter your address information, and confirm that you allow the $24.99 to be included on your CompuServe bill. When you are finished with the terminal mode (auto-registration), press ESCape to exit. Also note that there is a time limit of 5 minutes imposed in terminal mode. This is so that if someone else enters this terminal mode, they really shouldn't be able to do TOO much harm to your account within this 5 minute period. As always, you should keep this program away from troublesome users, just as you should keep away your copy of WinCim (or DosCim), because it contains your password information, and the user can log-on without your permission. Other Registration Methods. --------------------------- If you wish to register by Mail or would like to try the online registration yourself, press "F1" as soon as you run "CS.EXE". This will display a screen that talks about the benefits of registration. After this screen, you can print registration out to your printer by pressing "2" or "3". Make sure your printer has paper and is turned on. This program is Shareware. -------------------------- Shareware is *not* free. It is TRY-BEFORE-YOU-BUY. Therefore, after a reasonable period of time, you must make the decision to cease using this program, or to pay the registration fee of $24.99 (USD or CAD). Please note that a reasonable period of time to try out this program is about 20 times, or one-month; whichever comes first. The program will prompt you to register after you have used it beyond this period. Note: This is not NAGware. This is simply fair business. If you never got paid for doing your job well, you would certainly complain as well. Its the same thing for shareware authors such as myself. Why should you register? ------------------------ Scheduling features! You can put CompuSet in a batch file such as your AUTOEXEC.BAT. With the registered version, you can select which days you want the program to execute on. For example, you can choose to run the program only on Fridays. That way, most of the time when you boot-up your computer, the program will be bypassed. VERY HANDY for those of us who don't want to wait forever for the computer to boot up. Mail Waiting Notification! When the time is set, you will also be notified if you have any mail waiting. Built-In Technical Support Key! This amazing concept will allow CompuSet to send messages directly to the author of the program on CompuServe -- all automatically, simply press a key! Future Discounts! Great deals on any future versions, as well as advance notification as they are being made! Custom Enhancements!! If you need some particular function added into the program, the author will seriously consider programming it for you! An example would be password protection before entering the program. Charitable Donation! You can feel good about yourself because 15% of your registration fee will go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. If you prefer to support a charity of your own, supply me with a copy of a receipt equal to about 15% of the registration fee (lets say $4 or $5 at least), and you may send me a money order for $19.99 instead of the full $24.99. Piece of Mind! With your registration, you will feel good about yourself. Many people don't feel obligated to register shareware. To those people, remember: WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND! Contacting The Author. ---------------------- My name is Nathan Anderson, the author of CompuSet. I'm fairly open about suggestions or comments you may have about this program. If you have a good idea, pass it along to me, and hopefully it will be incorporated in the next version of this program. CompuServe Address: 73672,522 Internet Address: nathan.anderson@WPCUsrGrp.MB.CA (or 73672.522@compuserve.com) Postal Address: EGT, attn: Nathan Anderson Garden City P.O. Box # 49091 Winnipeg, MB R2V 4G8 CANADA Fax: (204) 334-4165 BBS: - TBA - Thank you for your support!