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       psSLEEVE, A DISKETTE SLEEVE PRINTER FOR POSTSCRIPT PRINTERS
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    Tired of writing all the names of the files on your diskettes on those
    tiny labels that are supplied with them?  If you're like me, you have
    quite a few floppies full of archived files to store each week.

    psSLEEVE (Version 2.0) will print out sleeves for your 3-1/2" and
    5-1/4" diskettes which will contain:

          o An optional title (up to 59 characters)
          o Number of files and directories on the disk
          o Amount of storage space remaining (in bytes) on the disk
          o Name, Extension, Date, and Size of all* the files
        in the root directory and all subdirectories on
        the diskette

          * Up to 172 files on a 3 1/2" diskette, 196 files on a
        5 1/4" diskette.

    All you will have to do is cut each sleeve out, fold as indicated and
    tape or glue the side flaps, and you will have a nice storage sleeve
    for all your diskettes.  Cutting and taping takes too much time?
    What about all the time you spend getting writer's cramp trying to
    get all those tiny little file names on your labels!

    Be creative.  Use colored paper for disks containing the same types of
    files, e.g. clip art, PageMaker or Ventura files, spreadsheets, etc.

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
          o IBM PC XT, AT, or compatible
          o One floppy disk drive
          o DOS 3.0 or higher
          o PostScript printer connected to LPT1:, LPT2: or LPT3:

    To use the program from a hard disk:

     Copy the file PSSLEEVE.EXE to your hard disk.  Placing it in a
     subdirectory which is part of your PATH statement will allow you
     to run the program from any subdirectory by typing PSSLEEVE at the
     DOS command line, otherwise you will have to log on to the
     subdirectory containing the PSSLEEVE.EXE file before typing
     PSSLEEVE on the command line.

    To use the program from a floppy disk drive:

     Place the floppy disk containing the PSSLEEVE.EXE file in Drive A
     or Drive B.  Log on to that drive by typing A: or B:, whichever is
     appropriate.  Load the program by typing PSSLEEVE on the command
     line.  When the program has been loaded into memory, you may
     remove the program disk from the disk drive if you need to use
     that disk drive to place a disk for making a sleeve.

    To install PSSLEEVE as a DOS application running under Windows 3.x:

     Copy the files PSSLEEVE.EXE, PSSLEEVE.ICO and PSSLEEVE.PIF into
     the subdirectory on your hard disk containing your Windows files.

     Load Windows as you normally do.  From the Program Manager, click
     on your Main group (or whatever group you wish to install PSSLEEVE
     in) and then pull down the File/New/Program Item menu.  Type
     "PSSLEEVE" on the first line, then PSSLEEVE.PIF on the second
     line.  Click on "Change icon," then type "PSSLEEVE.ICO" in the
     first box, click on View Next, then click on OK, then OK again.
     The PSSLEEVE icon should appear in your program group.

     To run this program in Windows, double click on the PSSLEEVE icon.

    To use the program from the DOS prompt, turn your printer on (it must
    be connected to LPT1:, LPT2:, or LPT3:), then type PSSLEEVE on the
    command line.  The program will prompt you to place a disk in drive A
    or B, then to enter the title you want to put on the sleeve (optional,
    just press ENTER to skip the title), the disk drive your disk is in (A
    or B), and the size of the disk, "3" for 3 1/2" or "5" for 5 1/4".
    You will then be prompted for the parallel port your PostScript printer
    is connected to: LPT1:, LPT2: or LPT3:.  Type the appropriate number,
    then press ENTER.

    The program will read the disk (a message "WORKING, PLEASE WAIT A
    MOMENT" will be displayed), then print the sleeve.  This process will
    take a few seconds, more if your particular floppy disk drive is on the
    slow side, or there are many files and/or subdirectories on the floppy
    disk.  After the sleeve is printed, you will be prompted to print
    additional sleeves if you like (type Y or y), or exit (type N or n).

    Cut out each sleeve along the solid lines, fold back on the dotted
    lines, then glue or tape the flaps to the back.  If your 3 1/2" sleeve
    contains more than 132 files, an additional 44 files will print outside
    the margin of the sleeve itself.  You can cut this section out
    separately, and slip into the sleeve along with your diskette.

    I welcome your comments about this program.  If you have suggestions
    for further enhancements, please feel free to contact me on CompuServe
    (75160,2530) or by mail.

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         PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PROGRAMMER

               THIS PROGRAM IS SHAREWARE

    If you find this program useful, please register your copy by sending a
    check for $14.95 to

               Jerry M. Johnson
            5000 Valley Stream Road
              Charlotte, NC 28209

    Previous registered users who wish to upgrade to Version 2.0, the
    upgrade fee is only $5.00.

    This will register your copy so I can notify you of updates and
    improvements as well as encourage me to write additional useful
    programs for PostScript printer users.

    Just send this form in with your check.
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                           DATE: ________________
    Please register my copy of

    PSSLEEVE.EXE - A PostScript Diskette Sleeve Printer Version 2.0

    and keep me informed of updates and enhancements.  My check for
    $14.95 ($5.00 for Version 1.0 registered users) is enclosed,
    for which I will also receive the latest version of the program
    by mail, and six months free support by CIS EMail or regular mail.

    NAME: ___________________________________________________________

    ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________

    CITY:________________________________ STATE: ____ ZIP: __________

    OBTAINED FROM:  ( ) CompuServe  ( ) Genie  ( ) __________________
    COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:


    I would be interested in a program for PC's that would:


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               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 PSSLEEVE must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "PSSLEEVE 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 PSSLEEVE."

PSSLEEVE 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 PSSLEEVE and continue to use PSSLEEVE after a reasonable
trial period, you must make a registration payment of $14.95 to Jerry M.
Johnson.  The $14.95 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 PSSLEEVE must register and pay for their copies of
PSSLEEVE within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.  Site-
License arrangements may be made by contacting Jerry M. Johnson.

Anyone distributing PSSLEEVE for any kind of remuneration must first contact
Jerry M. Johnson at the address below for authorization. This authorization
will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the Association
of Shareware Professionals as adhering to its guidelines for shareware
distributors, and such distributors may begin offering PSSLEEVE immediately
(However Jerry M. Johnson must still be advised so that the distributor
can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of PSSLEEVE.).

You are encouraged to pass a copy of PSSLEEVE 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 PSSLEEVE, and will be notified of future enhancements.

Jerry M. Johnson is 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 49442 or send a CompuServe
message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.