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- dBCoin(TM)for Windows
- VERSION 1.0
- DBCOIN.ZIP is suggested BBS name for this file
- Copyright 1992 by Mark L. Hetzel
- Mark L. Hetzel is the author of StampBase for Windows
- Phone: (608)273-2739
- CompuServe ID: 71371,731
- Mailing Address: 4466 Sentinel Pass, Madison, WI 53711
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- dBCoin for Windows is a shareware software product. DBCO1N.EXE is a
- self-extracting file containing the compressed files required to use dBCoin
- for Windows. DBCO1N.EXE was created using the software program LHA (Copyright
- 1990-1991 by Haruyasu Yoshizaki). Shareware distributors, dealers and BBSs
- may
- distribute copies of this program.
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM PC or compatible 80286, 386 or 486 with 2 MB RAM, a
- hard drive and Microsoft Windows 3.0 or higher. Program supports mouse and
- keyboard.
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- DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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- dBCoin for Windows is a coin collection inventory system designed for the
- hobbyist. Your coin collection information can be stored in one or more files
- with each file containing an unlimited number of records. Information about
- each coin can include: country, catalog number, type, denomination, mint
- date, grade, purchase date, cost, market value and comments.
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- dBCoin provides intuitive data entry, edit and browse features. Coin
- information can be added, changed or deleted. Use dBCoin's powerful query
- feature to browse through the database. All information is sorted and indexed
- (except comments) to provide quick access. Coin information can be displayed
- on screen or in printed reports.
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- dBCoin is a Windows application. The program will not work outside the
- Windows operating system.
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- This is NOT free software. This is NOT public domain software. dBCoin for
- Windows is a shareware software product. You are expected to pay a $24.95
- registration fee plus shipping and handling to the author if you find it
- useful. Registered users receive the latest version of the program, a printed
- User's Guide, free technical support and notification of program updates and
- upgrades. A registration form is included in the program.
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- FILES AVAILABLE AFTER UNPACKING PACKAGE
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- README Basic information about program in ASCII text format.
- DBCOIN.DOC User's Guide in ASCII text format.
- DBCOIN.EXE dBCoin for Windows program.
- VBRUN100.DLL Visual Basic run time file.
- CMDIALOG.VBX Visual Basic run time file.
- GRID.VBX Visual Basic run time file.
- ISAM.DLL Isam data manager run time file.
- ISAM.INI Isam initialization file.
- ISAMUDT.DLL Isam data manager run time file.
- BUFMNGR.EXE Isam data manager run time file.
- SAMPLE.DAT Sample data.
- SAMPLE.IDX Sample data index file.
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- INSTALLATION AND UNPACKING PROGRAM
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- Copying DBCO1N.EXE to a hard drive is recommended before unpacking. Window's
- File Manager can be used to install the program. Use the following procedure
- after starting File Manager:
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- 1. Select Create Directory from the File menu. Enter the directory name
- and location (if different then current drive). (Example: \DBCOIN)
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- 2. Select source disk drive (A or B) containing DBCO1N.EXE. Select
- DBCO1N.EXE from the list of files. Select Copy from the File menu.
- Enter new directory name created in #1 and press Enter.
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- 3. Select drive containing DBCO1N.EXE. Select new directory created in
- #1. Select DBCO1N.EXE and press Enter.
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- dBCoin will now be unpacked in the new directory. Refer to the User's Guide
- (DBCOIN.DOC) for instructions on adding dBCoin to an application group. The
- dBCoin icon will appear on the screen after the program is added to an
- application group.
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- TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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- I have attempted to design dBCoin to be easy to use. Still, I will be happy
- to help you if you encounter a problem. Contact me by one of the following
- methods:
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- Telephone (608) 273-2739
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- Probably the best way to solve a problem. It is easier to provide
- assistance when I can speak with you directly. Call me during the
- following times:
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- Monday - Friday 7 - 9 PM
- Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM
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- All times are Central Standard Time.
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- Please try to be in front of your computer with the program operating.
- It is difficult to diagnose a software problem if you are not at the
- computer.
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- CompuServe
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- ID number 71371,731
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- Write
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- Send correspondence to: Mark L. Hetzel, 4466 Sentinel Pass,
- Madison, WI 53711
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- Any comments or suggestions you have dBCoin for Windows would be
- appreciated.
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