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- TakeNote, Version 1.0 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
Last updated: June, 1992
This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the TakeNote package.
Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the VENDOR.DOC text
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Program Information:
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File Name(s) for BBSs
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For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use the
following file names.
If the program is in multiple archive files, please use the
following names (both must be posted):
TN10A.ZIP TakeNote 1.0 Disk 1
TN10B.ZIP TakeNote 1.0 Disk 2
If the programs and documentation are contained within a single
archive file, please use the following name:
TN10.ZIP TakeNote Version 1.0
If the program is compressed using some other file compression
method, then please use the name "FileName" with the appropriate
extension (PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.).
Keywords:
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FILER WINDOWS EASY ROLODEX CARDFILE MAIL LABELS DIALER HOME OFFICE
Category:
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Personal Filer, Personal Productivity, Database
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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TakeNote Version 1.0, Personal Filer, FILER WINDOWS EASY ROLODEX
CARDFILE MAIL LABELS DIALER HOME OFFICE
Short Description:
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TakeNote is a Windows personal filer - a combination address book and
autodialer. Store names, addresses and multiple phone numbers on pre-
defined cards; manage and maintain multiple address files; auto-dial
any phone number and create a list of frequently-used speed dial
numbers; print mailing labels, reports, 3x5 cards. Search using names,
numbers, "sounds-like". Import/export to Windows Cardfile, ASCII CSV,
dBase and WordPerfect.
Long Description:
Names In A Click
File names on TakeNote's pre-designed file cards. Build a card deck
and then sort data any way you like - by name, address, any field or
sequence. Search for any bit of information anywhere on the card. Or,
search an index line or specific fields. Data is just a click away.
Point and click with the mouse and you have a person on the phone.
Push a button and you have the name on a label.
Notes, Long or Short
TakeNote lets you take note of all the important details in a snap.
You can store notes on your inventory, insurance, clients, business
trips and telephone calls. We have even provided pre-designed cards
for you! Short notes or long lists, there is plenty of room. Our pre-
designed cards hold up to 8K of information. Use your data to print
mailing labels, lists and reports.
A Number of Compatible Programs
TakeNote imports and exports to a number of compatible programs in the
PC world. It is compatible with Windows Cardfile files, ASCII CSV
(comma delimited), dBase DBF files, and WordPerfect secondary merge
files.
What is TakeNote's Competition?
TakeNote is often compared to various PIMs (like Packrat) and to
Windows Cardfile. Likewise, TakeNote contains database features (it
has some of the storage and reporting capabilities of Paradox, dBase,
etc.) As you'll see though, TakeNote doesn't require the overhead and
learning curve associated with PIMs and database programs. Plus,
TakeNote takes only 500K disks space.
TakeNote Features
Auto-dial any phone number in your card deck.
File cards with varying amounts of information-neatly.
Import and export your data to a wide variety of programs.
Print lists, mailing labels, 3x5 cards.
Protect confidential card decks with a password and encryption.
Search using names, numbers, "sounds like".
Sort your data any way you like.
View data as cards on your screen.
View data in lists or tables.
View multiple card decks on the screen simultaneously.
Ready, Set, Print
Here is a list of some of the pre- designed cards:
Business Contacts Credit Cards Home Inventory Library
Music Inventory Personal Contacts Personnel Recipes
Rolodex Cards Software Library
Technical Specifications
Max. number of decks opened concurrently per session: 8
Max. cards per deck: 32,000
Max. number of indexes per deck: 1
Max. number of sort levels per index: 3
Max. Notes field capacity per card: 8000 characters
Max. card size: 8474K (Business Card, International)
Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
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BYTE, June, 1992
"ButtonWare's TakeNote is the best program I've worked with yet for
keeping together and sorting through the kind of data I acquire and
use in a day at the office: contact names, phone and fax numbers,
records of conversations."
"Once you've got the information - those hundreds of business cards
collected at Comdex, for example - into the program, you can search
through it with the press of a button."
"TakeNote looks like a stack of cards, is easy to figure out, and
works smoothly. Without this program. my desk would be even messier
than it is."
InfoWorld, March 16, 1992
"ButtonWare Inc.'s simple database for Windows, TakeNote, combines the
handiness of a Rolodex, the flexibility of a database program, the
convenience of a phone dialer, and the ease-of-use of a notepad."
PC World, February, 1992
"...TakeNote offers superior query, view, and report capabilities and
helps you manage personal information better..."
"...TakeNote makes small demands on your hard disk, memory, and
pocketbook."
PC Sources, January, 1992
"TakeNote is refreshingly simple."
"TakeNote is an unpretentious, easy-to-use helper. It's also a good
deal..."
IYM Software Review, January, 1992
"TakeNote operates from an attractive interface that includes well-
designed and intelligently-grouped buttons for most of the program's
features, plus a row of buttons for quick navigation to the first
card..."
Registration Information:
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When you choose Register from the Main Menu, you will be prompted to fill
in your name and address. TakeNote will print a registration form for
you to mail in. If you prefer to purchase TakeNote from a dealer, please
be sure to mark your registration form "Shareware registration" so we can
send you the special area code deck listed below (this file does not come
with our regular retail copy).
* You receive the most current copy of the program
* Bound printed manuals
* FREE Card deck with area codes, cities and time zones -
includes all cities and towns, not just major ones.
* FREE Card deck with top 100 computer companies including
addresses and phone numbers.
* Notification of updates and new products
* Inexpensive updates (typically 1/3 the retail price)
* Periodic special price offers (for our registered users only)
* Your input and ideas help shape future products
* A sense of pride and ownership, by having honestly participated
in the Shareware revolution
* The satisfaction of helping to keep software prices down, by
supporting a distribution method which doesn't depend on
expensive advertising campaigns
* You are required to obtain a registered copy if you
continue to use the program
Author/Publisher Information:
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ButtonWare is a small software company owned and operated by
Jim Button.
At ButtonWare we believe that our most important resource is our
customers. This concept is fundamental to our approach
to product development, production and marketing.
ButtonWare has been producing top quality computer software at
reasonable prices, continuously, since 1982.
Please feel free to contact me (Jim Button) at any time if you have any
questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the
following address:
Jim Button
ButtonWare
PO Box 96058
Bellevue, WA 98009-4469
USA
I can also be reached as follows:
FAX: (206) 454-1838
CompuServe: 76004,1532
Internet: 76004.1532@COMPUSERVE.COM