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3_Drives v2.6 Shareware Release August 20th, 1993
3_Drives v2.6: Universal Device Driver that allows you to add a 2nd
16-bit Hard Disk Drive Interface to your DOS AT (286+) system.
Shareware now includes READ FAST routines. Add up to two more MFM,
RLL, ESDI, IDE AT Interface drives for a total of THREE drives.
Windows compatible. Fully functional. Registration info on our
4_Drives version. Replaces v2.5. Req: 286+CPU. Dustbowl Designs, Inc.
(Date 8/20/93) -AV
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Procedure:
Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 3_Drives device driver is a complete and fully
functional Shareware program. You are invited to try and test the
device driver for a time period of 14 days (2 weeks) in its
unregistered status. After this 14 day trail period, the device
driver must be registered with Dustbowl Designs, Inc. or disengaged.
Unlike the flexibility provided in Shareware Applications for
registration reminders, a Shareware Device Driver is often out of
sight and out of mind. So, please take care to remember that you are
still obliged to follow the rules of the 14 day trail period. This
shareware version requires the user to press a specific key to
continue the boot process and displays a "Don't Delay, Register Today"
reminder. Registered versions boot through without ANY delays,
whatsoever.
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 beyond
the trial period, you are expected to register.
Copyright laws apply to Shareware software products, and the copyright
holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated
below. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
the software, either to all or to a specific group. For example, some
authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may
copy their Shareware products.
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 do not use the product, you do not pay for it.
3_Drives 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 continue to use 3_Drives after 14 days, you must make a
registration payment of $30.00 to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. Payment of
the registration fee will license one copy of v3.01 for use on any one
computer at any one time. You have the option at registration time to
select the enhanced 4_Drives v3.01.
Registered version benefits and features:
* MULTIPLE sector Block Mode commands supported on newer AT/IDE
drives for data transfer rates that exceed the primary port
address!
* FAST WRITE companion to the FAST READ rountine for all interfaces.
* Support for up to 10 logical drives per physical drive.
* Ultra-fast program loading without delays or required user
intervention. (If you're getting tired of the random character
starter and prolonged registration reminder, then it is probably
time to register <grin>.)
* Includes 4_Park, a four drive head-parking/screen-saver utility.
* Postscript version of the documentation.
* Advanced technical support and continuous upgradability to all
future registered versions via our BBS.
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 is being used at
another.
Commercial users of 3_Drives must register and pay for their copies of
3_Drives within 14 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Dustbowl Designs,
Inc..
Anyone distributing 3_Drives v2.6 for any kind of remuneration must
first contact Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 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
3_Drives v2.6 immediately (However Dustbowl Designs, Inc. must still
be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the
latest version of 3_Drives).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of 3_Drives v2.6 shareware
distribution ZIP file along to your friends for evaluation. Please
encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use
it.
We have studied hundreds of shareware products in order to determine a
mutually acceptable registration fee. This wonderful device driver
does provide a true enhancement to your system and likely allows you
to derive benefit and system uses otherwise impossible. Therefore, we
have established the following registration fees:
3_Drives v3.01 $30.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail.
4_Drives v3.01 $40.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail.
3 to 4 upgrade $10.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail.
Shipping: $3.00 to US. $6.00 to Foreign
Immediate Download.
Corporate Site licenses and custom OEM versions available.
Oklahoma residents must also add state tax at 6.5%.
You can send a check or money order, or use Visa/MasterCard. If you
are mailing in a credit card order be sure to give us the information
on your credit card, including name, type of card (Visa), your card
number INCLUDING expiration date. Also, please sign the order.
Thanks for your support!
Dustbowl Designs, Inc.
12600 S.E. 38th Street
Choctaw, OK 73020-6107
(405) 741-4705 messages
(405) 741-2721 BBS
Latest versions can also be found at the following friendly locations.
(408) 335-4595 Mountain Retreat BBS, FidoNet 1:216/506
Let us know if you'd like to be a distribution site!
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All material in this software release is Copyright 1992 by Dustbowl
Designs, Inc. with All Rights Reserved.
The contents of this release are listed in the section entitled
"Contents of 3DRVS260.ZIP Shareware Distribution Set" below.
3_Drives, 4_Drives and 4_Park are a trademarks of Dustbowl Designs,
Inc..
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Contents of the 3_Drives Distribution Set. 3DRVS260.ZIP (3DRVS.ZIP on
CompuServe (tm) go IBMHW forum Lib 1)
3DRVS260.HDD Device driver file. Compiled 08-20-93 06:20:00.
3_DRIVES.DOC Documentation file with installation instructions.
4DRVUTIL.EXE An AT/IDE Identify Drive inquiry utility that shows
which 3_Drive/4_Drive and DiskQwik command line
switches work best. Designed to work on both Primary
and Secondary Port Addresses. Freeware.
4DRVUTIL.DOC Auxiliary documentation.
DBOWLDEM.EXE Simple demo that gives a look at registered
4_Drives v3.01 and 4_Park v1.1, and our new DiskQwik
programs.
4DRIVES.PCX Graphics picture file showing Data Transfer Rates with
various command line options. Test and graphics file
created by our new 4_Speed Data Transfer Rate Test
utility. Freeware.
ORDER3.FRM Mail-in registration form
README3.TXT User shareware policy
VENDOR3.DOC Shareware vendor distribution policy
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Dustbowl Designs, Inc. |
12300 S.E. 38th Street |
Choctaw, Oklahoma 7