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- * Shareware Tracker - Version 3.11 *
- * Copyright 1993 by BlueCollar Software *
- * *
- * Published exclusively by: *
- * RMH Computer Services *
- * PO Box 657 *
- * Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 *
- * (317) 782-9903 *
- * *
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- INSTALLATION
- ------------
- The installation utility provided (INSTALL.EXE) will install the Shareware
- Tracker program on your hard disk drive, and will also check to see that
- your system meets all of the program requirements. Simply type INSTALL and
- press [ENTER] to begin the installation process.
-
- If you downloaded your copy of Shareware Tracker from a BBS or other online
- service, you should uncompress (i.e. unZIP) the files to a temporary
- subdirectory on your hard drive, and then let the installation program
- install the actual program files in a permanent subdirectory.
-
-
- QUICK START
- -----------
- In order to make FULL use of this program, you will need to read the
- manual, which is supplied as the file MANUAL.TXT. However, to get started
- quickly just to see what the program looks like, simply switch to the
- subdirectory where you have installed the program files (i.e. CD SWTRACK),
- type SWT and press [ENTER]. The program contains context-sensitive Help
- which you can call by pressing the [F1] key.
-
-
- COLOR/MONOCHROME MONITORS
- -------------------------
- This program will check to see if you have a color video card installed in
- your computer. If it finds one, it will automatically set the screen
- display to the color settings. If it finds a monochrome video card, it will
- automatically set the screen display to the monochrome settings. If you are
- using a color card with a monochrome monitor, the program may not display
- properly. However, you can go back to the DOS prompt and restart the
- program using the command SWT M to restart the program in forced
- monochrome mode.
-
-
- PRINTING THE DOCUMENTATION:
- ---------------------------
- The documentation file (MANUAL.TXT) is formatted for 70-characters per
- line, and 58-lines per page. You can print the documentation from within
- the program by selecting the UTILITIES pulldown menu, and then selecting
- the "Print User's Manual" option. Alternately, you can print if from the
- DOS command line simply by issuing the following command:
-
- COPY MANUAL.TXT PRN
-
- The documentation file contains form-feed characters, so it can also be
- printed by various printing utilities.
-
-
- Shareware Tracker is Shareware!
- -------------------------------
- The registration fee for Shareware Tracker is $29.00 (US). You are entitled
- to evaluate Shareware Tracker for a period of up to 30 days. If after that
- time you intend to continue to use the program you must register it. If you
- do not intend to continue to use the program you must delete it from your
- system.
-
- There is a file named REGISTER.TXT in the distribution file set which
- contains the registration information, and the address to mail your
- registration fee to. You can print this registration form from within the
- program by selecting the UTILITIES pulldown menu option, and then selecting
- the "Registration Form" option. Alternately, you can print the form from
- the DOS command line simply by issuing the command:
-
- COPY REGISTER.TXT PRN
-
- The shareware copy of Shareware Tracker that you have is not restricted in
- any way. Upon registering the product, you will receive:
-
- 1) A disk containing the most current version of the program.
-
- 2) A lifetime license to use the product.
-
- 3) Registered copies will display the owners name on the main screen.
-
- 4) Registered users receive a utility program which willl update the
- Author and Dealer databases from information provided by the ASP.
-
- 5) Support via the phone, by fax, mail, CompuServe, and various
- other message networks.
-
- 6) A 30 day money-back guarantee.
-
- 7) Special discounts and online credits for CompuServe.
-
- 8) Special discounts on magazines, newsletter, and products from
- Public (software) Libraries.
-
- 9) Special discounts on Shareware Magazine, one of the industry's
- foremost publications, by Mike Callahan (alias Dr. FileFinder)
-
- And apart from all that, the knowledge that you are helping to support the
- Shareware concept - a distribution system that brings you quality software
- at realistic prices.
-
- So what is Shareware?
- ---------------------
- Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by authors and
- publishers through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk vendors, and by
- copies being passed among friends. It is software that you are allowed to
- try before you pay for it. This makes shareware the ultimate in money back
- guarantees.
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. There is good
- and bad shareware, just as there is good and bad retail software. The
- primary difference between shareware and retail software is that with
- shareware you know if it's good or bad before you pay for it.
-
- You benefit because you get to use the software to determine whether it
- meets your needs, before you pay for it. Authors benefit because they are
- able to get their products into your hands without the expenses it takes to
- launch a traditional retail software product.
-
- The shareware system and the continued availability of quality shareware
- products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the shareware
- you use. It is the registration fees you pay which allow shareware authors
- to support and continue to develop their products.
-
- Please show your support for shareware by registering those programs you
- actually use and by passing them on to others. Shareware is kept alive by
- your support!
-