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- The DISK CONSULTANT (c) 1990-1991
- Version 1.0
- This shareware product is solely owned by:
- ACL SOFTWARE
- Soliman Shebani, 1601 Fulton Ave. Suite 10
- Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 973-1850
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- Thank you for taking the time to evaluate THE DISK CONSULTANT. This
- program has been made available to you through the "Shareware" method
- of software distribution. Shareware is not a type of computer
- program, but rather a "Try Before You Buy" marketing method. With
- this method you are provided with a fully functional copy of the
- programs to run in the comfort of your own home or place of work so
- that you may fully evaluate the system in regards to your needs.
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- However, Shareware is not a free software. If, after using this
- program for a reasonable evaluation period, you must either stop using
- it or purchase a registered copy form ACL SOFTWARE (Note - any payment
- you have made to a disk vendor for this shareware copy goes to cover
- their cost of reproduction and distribution only. No portion of that
- money gos to us, and it does not authorize you to use the system
- indifintely.
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- The registered version of the DISK CONSULTANT includes more
- information that this shareware version.
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- To register your copy of the Disk Consultant, select " How To
- Register" form the main menu, read the instructions, then press Y to
- print the registration form.
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- Registered owners receive by mail:
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- 1) The most current version of the program.
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- 2) Legal authorization to continue using the program.
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- 3) Notification of future updates and other program releases.
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- Also please feel free to share this shareware version with your
- friends and associates so they may evaluate the programs for their
- needs.
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- PROGRAM FEATURES
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- The DISK CONSULTANT is software PACKAGE that contains useful
- information for every computer user. It is designed to save you
- valuable time and possibly a lot of money. The following is a partial
- listing of what it includes.
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- PC MAINTENANCE GUIDE - How to care for your computer. Do-it yourself
- computer cleaning. Maintenance tips and information on handling
- diskettes, diagnostic software and repair services in USA.
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- BUYER'S GUIDE - A listing for hundreds of mail order companies
- that advertise in computer magazines. Shows you where to buy ribbons,
- diskettes, hard disks, computer systems, printers, supplies and
- accessories. Information provided include names, addresses, phone
- numbers, products sold and in many cases 800 numbers and fax numbers.
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- SPEEDING-UP YOUR SYSTEM - A number of ways that can be
- implemented to increase the overall speed and performance of
- your system especially if is an IBM PC/XT or compatible.
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- SHAREWARE - The future way for buying software. What is it,
- how it works, the most successful shareware companies and a
- data base of over 300 shareware distributors.
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- PLUS - Computer magazines, computer book publishers, business
- ideas, and more.
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- The DISK CONSULTANT is ideal for consultants, small businesses, the
- self-employed or any individual one who wants to have one source for
- a wealth of useful information.
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- This program is very easy to use. All you have to do is select an
- item form the menu by pressing a number, the program will display the
- requested information on the screen. Use the arrow keys, page Up, Pg
- Dn, Home, or End keys to move throughout the text or you can print the
- information on the screen by pressing the letter " P ".
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- You can search for a product or a company name by pressing the Letter
- "F". On-screen help is available by typing " ? "
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- FUTURE UPDATES
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- This is the first release of the program. Which means it is still in
- the first stages. We hope that this program will grow to the point
- where it will become a source for all PC related information.
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- Due to the nature of the information included, the DISK CONSULTANT
- will be updated regularly. Depending upon users feedback, future
- updates will include more information, more computer related products
- possibly the price of some items.
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- Among the items that will be added soon are: Fax machines, CD ROM
- software and computer books.
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- Even if you do not want to register, please send us your suggestions
- and comments that will improve this program. It is only with your
- feedback that this program will serve its purpose to be a truly a
- complete DISK CONSULTANT.
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- If you would like to print the comments form included in this disk,
- you may do so by typing: COPY COMMENTS.FRM PRN ( Enter )
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- The DISK CONSULTANT will run on any IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2 or true
- compatible provided the following conditions are met:
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- 1) 256K of memory
- 2) Any type of monitor (Mono, CGA, EGA, VGA, VGA mono)
- 3) Dos 2.1 or higher
- 4) 1 disk drive (Hard disk recommended but not necessary)
- 5) printer (optional)
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- IMPORTANT NOTE
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- Throughout this disk are commercial names of products made by other
- manufacturers and developers. Many of these product names are
- either registered or unregistered trademarks of their respective
- manufacturers or developers. We have no affiliation or association
- with any of these products or companies
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- The program LIST.COM that displays text files on the screen is a
- copyrighted program by Vernon Beurg and used in this disk with his
- permission.
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- DISCLAIMER
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- Every effort has been made to provide accurate information in this
- program. However the DISK CONSULTANT may contain any number of
- typographical, graphical, printing or interpretation errors and is
- provided as is with no warranty or guarantee of any kind, either
- expressed or implied. We claim no responsibility for damage or
- loses of any kind, either accidental or otherwise through the use
- or misuse of this program, even if ACL SOFTWARE is advised of such
- damages or for any claims by any other party.
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