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S O F T W A R E S U S I E
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Version 1.5
Copyright (c) 1989, 1990 Lansford Software
Owasso, OK. 74055
Software Susie Documentation page 1
- - - - - - N O T I C E - - - - - -
This documentation and accompanying programs are not intended
for distribution or use in countries other than the United
States of America.
This program is distributed under the "Shareware" concept.
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, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to
continue using the software to an updated program with
printed manual.
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.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of SOFTWARE SUSIE must accept this disclaimer of
warranty: "SOFTWARE SUSIE is supplied as is. The author
disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including,
without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of
fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the
use of SOFTWARE SUSIE."
SOFTWARE SUSIE is a "shareware program" and is provided at no
charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it
with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or
as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive
for programmers to continue to develop new products.
If you find this program useful and find that you are using
SOFTWARE SUSIE and continue to use SOFTWARE SUSIE after a
reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-istration
payment of $25.00 to LANSFORD SOFTWARE. The $25.00
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. You must treat this software just
like a book. An example is that this software may be used by
any number of people and may be freely moved from one
computer location to another, so long as there is no
possibility of it being used at one location while it's being
used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two
different persons at the same time.
Commercial users of SOFTWARE SUSIE must register and pay for
their copies of SOFTWARE SUSIE within 30 days of first use or
their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be
made by contacting LANSFORD SOFTWARE.
Anyone distributing SOFTWARE SUSIE for any kind of
remuneration must first contact LANSFORD SOFTWARE at the
address below for authorization. This authorization will be
automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP)
as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and
such distributors may begin offering SOFTWARE SUSIE
immediately (However LANSFORD SOFTWARE must still be advised
so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the
latest version of SOFTWARE SUSIE.).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of SOFTWARE SUSIE along to
your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to
register their copy if they find that they can use it. All
registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of
the SOFTWARE SUSIE system.
Type "SSUSIE" at the DOS prompt and press ENTER to invoke the program.
Do not attempt to run PRUN.EXE.
The first time the program is executed, it will build the
data files which are used to store the data. There will be
three database files created. One is for the program
information, one is for the category codes, and the third is
for the publisher information.
Software Susie Documentation page 2
----------------------- OVERVIEW -------------------------------
SOFTWARE SUSIE is not a disk catalog program.
Software Susie is designed to keep track of all the expensive
computer software one acquires, either through shareware or
commercial means. It will keep track of the following
information:
1. Software name or title
2. Publisher or manufacturer and contact person's name for
technical support
3. Publisher's address and phone, including BBS phone
4. Vendor purchased from
5. Whether it is Shareware, commercial, freeware, public
domain
6. Copy protected or not
7. Date purchased (if commercial) or date received (if
shareware)
8. Cost (including cost of upgrades)
9. Category, (spreadsheet, database, etc.)
10. Version
11. Comments about the program
12. Description of the program
13. Date registered (mainly for shareware programs)
There are various reports which can be printed on your
printer.
1. Complete listing by title
2. Listing of publishers
3. Listing of categories
4. Complete listing by category
All items on the main menu can be chosen either by
highlighting the item with the cursor and pressing ENTER, or
by pressing the corresponding number and then pressing ENTER.
You can also print the records to a disk file.
Software Susie Documentation page 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
A color monitor is required.
Hard Drive Installation:
Create a subdirectory called SSUSIE.
Type MD C:\SSUSIE
Copy all files to this subdirectory.
Place original disk in drive a.
Type copy a:*.* c:\ssusie
Place original disk in a safe place for future use.
At the C: prompt type cd \ssusie
At the C: prompt type SSUSIE to execute the program.
Floppy Drive Installation:
Create a working copy of the original floppy disk.
Place original disk in drive a.
Type diskcopy a: a:
Place original disk in a safe place for future use.
At the A: prompt type SSUSIE to execute the program.
NOTE::::::
If you are upgrading from a previous version of Software
Susie, you only need to copy the file SSUSIE.RUN from the
distribution diskette to your working disk or directory.
Software Susie Documentation page 4
MAIN MENU OPTIONS
1. ADD, LIST OR UPDATE PROGRAMS
If no titles exist in the database, you will be presented
with a form for input of new titles. While using this form,
when you come to the field to input a publisher's name, you
will be presented with a table of existing names from which
to choose if you press enter, or enter a name which does not
exist in the table.
If no publisher names exist, you will be presented with a
form to add a new publisher name. The same is true for the
category field. If titles exist in the database, you will be
presented with a table showing the title, version, and
category of each title. You may highlite a title and press
ENTER to see more information about it, and/or make changes
to it. To add a new title, press the INSERT key. You will be
presented with the form for input of new titles. This is the
same form used to make changes to existing titles. While
viewing the table of titles, press ESCAPE to return to the
main menu. To delete a record, highlite the record with the
cursor and press the DELETE key. You will be asked to
confirm the deletion of the record.
2. ADD, LIST OR UPDATE PUBLISHERS
If no publisher names exist, you will be presented with a
form to add a new publisher name. If names exist in the
database, you will be presented with a table showing all the
information about the publisher. You may highlite a name and
press ENTER to see more information about it, and/or make
changes to it. To add a new name, press the INSERT key. You
will be presented with the form for input of new names. This
is the same form used to make changes to existing names.
While viewing the table of names, press ESCAPE to return to
the main menu. To delete a record, highlite the record with
the cursor and press the DELETE key. You will be asked to
confirm the deletion of the record.
3. ADD, LIST OR UPDATE CATEGORIES
If no categories exist, you will be presented with a form to
add a new categories and codes. If records exist in the
database, you will be presented with a table showing all
categories and associated codes. You may highlite a code and
press ENTER to see more information about it, and/or make
changes to it. To add a new code, press the INSERT key. You
will be presented with the form for input of new codes. This
is the same form used to make changes to existing codes.
While viewing the table of codes, press ESCAPE to return to
the main menu. To delete a record, highlite the record with
the cursor and press the DELETE key. You will be asked to
confirm the deletion of the record.
Software Susie Documentation page 5
4. PRINT REPORT OF PROGRAMS BY TITLE
When you choose this option, the report will be printed
immediately on your printer, so be sure it is ready to go
before pressing ENTER to select this option.
This report will print all fields in each record in the
database. There will be two lines printed for each record in
order to print each field in normal mode.
5. PRINT REPORT OF PROGRAMS BY CATEGORY
When you choose this option, the report will be printed
immediately on your printer, so be sure it is ready to go
before pressing ENTER to select this option. This report will
print all fields in each record in the database. There will
be two lines printed for each record in order to print each
field in normal mode.
6. PRINT REPORT OF PROGRAMS BY PUBLISHER
This report prints only the information about the publisher.
When you choose this option, the report will be printed
immediately on your printer, so be sure it is ready to go
before pressing ENTER to select this option. This report will
print all fields in each record in the database. There will
be two lines printed for each record in order to print each
field in normal mode.
7. PRINT REPORT OF PUBLISHERS
When you choose this option, the report will be printed
immediately on your printer, so be sure it is ready to go
before pressing ENTER to select this option. This report will
print a list of software publishers which you have input.
8. PRINT REPORT OF CATEGORY
This report prints only the category code and description.
When you choose this option, the report will be printed
immediately on your printer, so be sure it is ready to go
before pressing ENTER to select this option.
This report will print all fields in each record in the
database.
9. PRINT THE RECORDS TO A DISK FILE
This option will send the records to disk file called Library.PRN.
It will be written in the current directory. If a file exists
with this name, it will be overwritten when you choose this option.
0. QUIT
Choose this option to end the program and return to DOS.
SOFTWARE SUSIE REGISTRATION FORM #1144 Version 1.5
To become a registered user of Software Susie, complete
and return this form along with the indicated license fee. The
license fee should be paid by check or money order in U.S.A.
funds, payable on a U.S.A. bank. Site licenses are available.
Send to: Lansford Software
P.O. Box 164
Owasso, OK 74055-0164
U.S.A.
Name: ___________________________________________________
Company: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: ___ Zip: _____
Please accept this registration for Software Susie version
1.5. I agree to your disclaimer of all warranties and the
restrictions on copying.
________________________________________ _______________
SIGNED DATE
LICENSE FEE
QTY LICENSE TYPE EACH TOTAL AMT
___ Registration Fee $ 25.00 $ _______
You will be mailed a disk
with the most current version of
Software Susie.
I Prefer 3 1/2" ____ or 5 1/4"____ diskette
Add $1.00 for 3 1/2" diskette $ _______
Subtotal $ _______
Oklahoma residents add 7 1/2% sales tax. TAX $ _______
TOTAL $ _______
Comments: ________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Software Susie Documentation page 7
HISTORY
VERSION 1.1
Increased size of two data fields.
Changed pop up pick lists to only pop up when needed, or
erroneous data was input.
VERSION 1.2
Added option to print records to disk file.
Added option to display records sorted by program name or
category code.
Added option to display only records with selected category
code.
VERSION 1.3
Added field for description of the program.
Added three lines for comments about the program.
Increased zip code field to 10 characters.
Added field for date registered. (mainly for shareware)
Changed date purchased to date purchased or received.
Added current date to main menu screen.
A few cosmetic changes to some screens.
Increased publisher's address field to 25 characters.
VERSION 1.4
Added ability to choose from a list of categories when
displaying only a selected category of titles.
Added two printed reports.
Cosmetic changes to main menu screen.
VERSION 1.5
Redesigned main menu screen.
Added totals to appropriate reports.
Added PRICE and totals to display tables.
Added ability to abort reports after choosing them from
the main menu. You will now be asked to confirm or abort.
Added a new display/browse screen which shows the entire record,
one record at a time. You can browse up and down through the
records and also add, change, delete etc..