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How to Install TimeStar
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You should have the following TimeStar 2.0 distribution files:
TS.exe - TimeStar Windows application.
TSNB.exe - TimeStar Notebook Windows application.
INSTALL.exe - Program to transfer/copy the distribution files.
SAMPLE.pak - Sample data file that will load automatically.
README.doc - This information file.
To install TimeStar 2.0 from diskette drive A: while running DOS, insert the
disk containing TimeStar 2.0 in drive A: and enter...
A:INSTALL
This will run the Install program, which will copy the distribution files to
the disk and directory of your choice.
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Copying and Distribution Restrictions
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All TimeStar 2.0 distribution files are Copyright (C) 1989 by TimeStar Systems.
*************************** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *******************************
Unauthorized copying is a violation of U.S. and International Law.
YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ONLY EXACT COPIES OF TIMESTAR 2.0 FILES.
MODIFYING THE ORIGINAL CONTENT IN ANY WAY AT ANY TIME IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
This also prohibits temporary modification while the binary data is in memory.
Selling or granting licenses for TimeStar is not permitted by anyone
other than TimeStar Systems. Various Shareware distributors have been
authorized to sell disks containing TimeStar 2.0. They are selling disks
and a distribution service only, not software.
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You can share TimeStar with others !
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You can make copies of TimeStar 2.0 distribution files and distribute
them for free, subject to the restrictions above.
By giving someone a copy of TimeStar 2.0, you give them the opportunity to try
TimeStar for free. If they become an active user, they can then purchase a
license.
Naturally you may also make backup copies of the TimeStar files for your own
safety. Please do.
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Registration and Licensing
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If you actively use TimeStar 2.0 you must purchase a license. This is known as
registering. Please use the on-line order form available while running
TimeStar. Select the pull-down menu OPTIONS - Order a TimeStar License.
Registered users enjoy the benefits of continued use and
free telephone technical support 7 days a week.
List price of retail TimeStar 2.0 is $199. Registration only (no manual) is $89.
For more information contact:
TimeStar Systems
Box 24306
San Jose, CA 95124
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System Requirements
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TimeStar 2.0 requires Microsoft Windows 2.0 or later (Windows 2.03,
Windows/286 2.1, or Windows/386 2.1).
You must have at least 384K RAM to run Windows. 512K is recommended for running
Windows and TimeStar 2.0.
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Special Information on running TimeStar 2.0
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Flexibility of optionally entering time/date abbreviations:
Time of day...
If you don't specify "am" or "pm", it is assumed that values
between 8:00 and 7:59 are between 8:00am and 7:59pm
eg.
8 == 8:00a
12 == 12:00p
noon == 12:00p
7 == 7:00p
1100 == 11:00a
Durations...
Entering a number without a ':' is interpreted as minutes
if 5 or greater, or hours if less than 5.
eg.
20 == :20
3 == 3:00
Dates...
today == today
tom == tomorrow
monday == next Monday
tues == next Tuesday
sa == next Saturday
w == next Wednesday
2/1 == 2/1/90 (the next date of the abbreviated form)
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Portability
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You can have TimeStar print single page reports that list your schedule for
the present day and next, plus a 3 month calendar. It will also list all
highlighted events for up to 90 days into the future. This allows you to see
openings for appointments when away from your desk.
To highlight an activity, select the Edit-Highlight pull-down menu,
or press F3. Highlighted events appear underlined on the display and printed
schedules.
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Automatic Data Saving and Making Backups
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To minimize data loss from unexpected natural disasters such as power
interruptions, TimeStar 2.0 saves any changes you have made to your schedules
every 60 seconds. Should a power interruption occur, you would lose only
the changes (if any) you made in the last minute. This is preferable to saving
every change as you make it, which would degrade system performance.
As an added precaution TimeStar maintains a backup file (TIMEDATA.BAK) which
contains your just previously saved scheduling data.
Notebook files are NOT auto-saved. Be sure to save your .NBK files periodically!
There are few things more important than your data. Especially the scheduling
data you rely on to plan your future, and track your accomplishments.
Be sure to make additional BACKUPs of your TimeStar data file TIMEDATA.PAK,
.ARC (archive) and .NBK (Notebook) files on a REGULAR basis. These backups
should be made on reliable diskettes, stored in a safe place.
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Special Information on TimeStar Notebook
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Importing files into TimeStar Notebook:
Cardfile -
A Cardfile is a file produced by the Windows Cardfile application.
TimeStar can read these .CRD files. And Windows Cardfile can read
TimeStar Notebook (.NBK) files, however Cardfile should not be used
to make changes to files written by Notebook with larger than the
limited-size Cardfile cards.
Text file -
Simply a file with just text, no special formatting or binary data,
such as this README.doc file. Also called an ASCII file.
ASCII Database -
This format is commonly used for phone lists. An ASCII file with
lines of text, can be imported as a database into TimeStar Notebook.
Each line of your original file will become a page in a Notebook,
provided it ends with a carriage return/linefeed. Tabs and 2 or more
spaces in a row will be converted to line breaks in the Notebook
page. This is an easy way for you to convert a pre-existing ASCII
database file into the more powerful Notebook file.
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TimeStar 2.0 General Information
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TimeStar 2.0 is part of a long-range commitment by TimeStar Systems to provide
you with the most effective tools possible for managing your time.
This is the latest release of an evolutionary product that began 7 years ago:
- Research into automated task scheduling began in 1982.
- Prototyping in LISP (language of Artificial Intelligence), 1983-84.
- General release of TimeStar (1.0) for DOS in April, 1986.
- First release of TimeStar (2.0) for Windows in March, 1989.
TimeStar 2.0 (2.07) was released on March 17, 1989. It was introduced at the
14th Annual West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco. Update version 2.08 was
released on March 25, 1989.
This is the first version of TimeStar for the Microsoft Windows environment.
It was developed and published by TimeStar Systems of San Jose, California.
Future releases are under development, including versions for OS/2, UNIX, and
Macintosh.
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Technical Support for Registered Users
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Free telephone technical support is available to registered users
during the following hours:
(Pacific)
Mon - Fri 6:00am - 10:00pm
Sat 7:30am - 9:00pm
Sun 8:00am - 8:00pm
(Central)
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 12:00am
Sat 9:30am - 11:00pm
Sun 10:00am - 10:00pm
(Eastern)
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 1:00am
Sat 10:30am - 12:00am
Sun 11:00am - 11:00pm
(United Kingdom)
Mon - Fri 2:00pm - 6:00am
Sat 3:30pm - 5:00am
Sun 4:00pm - 4:00am
(Western Europe)
Mon - Fri 3:00pm - 7:00am
Sat 4:30pm - 6:00am
Sun 5:00pm - 5:00am
(Sydney, Australia)
Tue - Sat 12:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 1:30am - 3:00pm
Mon 2:00am - 2:00pm
(Hawaii)
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 12:00am
Sat 9:30am - 11:00pm
Sun 10:00am - 10:00pm
You will receive more details on technical support once you have registered.