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Copyright 1989 Computer Trends, Inc.
AXS Accounting Solutions Level 2 trialware version.
INTRODUCTION
The trialware version of AXS Accounting Solutions Level 2 is a full
featured version which is only restricted in its capacity. It allows you
to experiment with AXS and get started with your bookkeeping. You may
distribute it freely to your business associates, clients, customers, and so
on. You can become a registered user of the trialware version and get the
tutorial manual and 10 minutes of free telephone support for only $18. If
you decide to continue using AXS, you may buy the finalware version which
removes the restrictions and allows you to continue using your data. To
order or to get more information, feel free to call us at 800-544-2597.
AXS AND THE TRIALWARE VERSION
AXS Accounting Solutions Level 2 is an integrated accounting package that can
help you manage your money and your bookkeeping easily and efficiently.
You can use it for both your business and personal records. It is the
easiest, most flexible, powerful, and affordable package in its class. It
includes a general ledger module with check writing and cash receipt
functions, an accounts payable module, an accounts receivable module,
and a mail manager.
The trialware version of AXS Accounting Solutions Level 2 allows you to enter
up to 100 entries per file (i.e., 100 addresses, 100 checks, 100 payables,
100 receivables, and so on) and it allows you to create your own company
and start your bookkeeping. Typically this is enough to do your
bookkeeping for two months or more.
If you decide to keep using the program after working with the trialware
version, you may purchase the finalware version. This removes all restrictions
on your trialware copy, thus allowing you to continue using your data.
BECOMING A REGISTERED USER OF THE TRIALWARE VERSION
The information provided in this document gives you instructions on how
to install AXS, and how to get started. However, to develop a thorough
understanding of AXS, we highly recommend that you purchase the tutorial
manual, the 10 minutes of telephone support provided on our (313) 662-4432
line, and become a registered user of the trialware copy. This costs
only $18, plus $4 for shipping and handling. You can place your order
by calling 800-544-2597, or by sending your payment ($22), your serial
number*, and your shipping address to:
Computer Trends, Inc.
116 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
NOTE: Credit cards are accepted. Michigan residents, please add Michigan
state tax to the price of your order.
*To find the serial number on your trialware copy, insert the last disk of
the copy into the disk drive, switch to that disk drive, and type the
following: type serial.txt
THE TUTORIAL MANUAL
The tutorial manual consists of practice sessions and examples which teach
you how to use AXS. Our users are thrilled about it. Users who had no
computer or accounting background were able to follow the tutorial and get
started with AXS easily and efficiently. This is what one user said about
it: "I know very little about computers and accounting, and I was able to
walk myself through the program and set it up with no problem. It does
everything I used to do by hand and much more, and saves me so much
time . . . ." (M.E., home business owner)
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT AXS
Users of other packages are switching to AXS every day. With AXS they are
discovering that bookkeeping and managing their money can be an enjoyable
experience rather than a frustrating task. CPAs and computer consultants
are recommending AXS to their clients. If you or any of your friends or
business associates have an accounting package that you are not satisfied
with or that you wish was easier and more flexible, then try another
package--AXS. This is what others are saying about it:
"I have very unusual needs and with AXS, I found ways to accomplish them . . ."
(H.P., repairs & maintenance)
"Very good audit trail, and very easy to use." (D.W. CPA)
"The flexibility for accessing and updating information is impressive . . .
Being able to keep details as long as necessary is a great option." (J.M.,
computer accounting consultant)
"The tutorial was very easy to follow and fun to work with . . . ." (N.L.,
consulting and investments)
"Very flexible, very easy to learn, setup, and use." (S.F., contractor)
And much more.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
While AXS is a very flexible and powerful package, it is still reasonably
priced at $139.95. You may order your finalware version directly from us
by calling 800-544-2597 or you may buy the complete package (including the
finalware version) from our dealers or retailers.
AXS LEVEL 1
AXS is available in two levels: Level 1 and Level 2. AXS Accounting
Solutions Level 2 is the package you currently have. AXS Accounting
Solutions Level 1 provides the check writer, general ledger, and mail
manager modules without the accounts payable and receivable modules. Also,
AXS Level 1 does not offer some of the advanced features of AXS 2, such as
the ability to enter prior period entries.
AXS Level 1 is targeted for businesses and individuals who are not interested
in automating their accounts payable and receivable. AXS 1 is priced at $59.95.
After you explore AXS 2, you may find that your needs can be satisfied without
the payable and receivable modules. In this case, you can order AXS 1 by
calling 800-544-2597 or by contacting one of our dealers or retailers.
A FINAL WORD
We hope you will enjoy your exploration of AXS. Please feel free to distribute
this trialware version to business associates, friends, customers, and clients
who can benefit from it. To do this, copy each of the program disks onto a
blank formatted disk and give it the same disk number. It is very important
that you copy all files on each disk and give the disk the appropriate disk
number. Otherwise the installation program will not work properly.
The following material will get you started quickly, but as we mentioned above,
we recommend that you become a registered user to get the tutorial manual
and technical support time. Happy accounting!
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IBM or compatible computer
PC-DOS or MS-DOS version 3.0 or above
640k of RAM
a hard disk
a printer
MEMORY REQUIREMENTS
AXS requires 640k of total memory and at least 550k of free memory to run
properly. If your computer does not have 550k of free memory due to some
memory resident programs or drivers, you need to disable some of these programs
or drivers before you install or use AXS. An easy way to check the amount
of total and free memory in your system is by typing the "chkdsk" DOS
command.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL AXS
1. Turn your computer on.
2. Verify that your computer satisfies the system and memory requirements.
3. Start the installation process. If you are a registered user, you may
call our technical support and ask for help. If you are not a registered
user, you may register by phone and get the necessary help. The technical
support phone number is (313) 662-4432.
INSTALLATION
During this process, we assume you are installing AXS from drive a: to drive c:
where a: is your floppy disk drive and c: is your hard disk drive.
1. Turn your computer on.
2. When you see the DOS prompt, insert program disk #1 in drive a:
3. Type "a:" and press [ENTER] to make this drive the default drive.
4. Type "setup c:" and press [ENTER] for AXS to perform the necessary
setup of your system.
5. After the computer is done processing, remove program disk #1 and press
[ALT+CTRL+DEL] to restart your computer.
6. When you see the DOS prompt, insert program disk #1 in drive a: again.
7. Type "a:" and press [ENTER] to make this the default drive again.
8. Type "install c:" and press [ENTER] to install AXS on drive c: You will
be prompted to insert the other disks as necessary.
9. When installation is complete, AXS will tell you that installation