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WELCOME TO JCK ENTERPRISES'S (VER0790)
MEMOS&MORE, THE FILE COMPANION
INTRODUCTION ====================================================
Thank you for your interest in MEMOS&MORE, THE FILE COMPANION.
This diskette contains all the files necessary to help you
evaluate a common sense, yet powerful approach to file
management.
Memos&More is a workfile based manager which provides, at your
finger tips, the basic tools to increase your PC productivity.
In no time at all, you will find yourself using Memos&More for
most of the things you do on a PC.
With Memos&More, The File Companion you can do the
following:
o Attach a Memo(Up to 500 lines of text) to each directory
entry.
- No more guessing if you have the right file.
o Launch the work file into it's creating application.
- When your application ends, Memos&More picks up right
where you left off so that you can record your
progress.
o HotKey out to other Utilities or applications using the
selected files as input.
o DOS Command Interface (Copy,Move,Delete Files & Memos ...)
- The common, file related, commands are presented in
a simple menu format
o A QuickView Feature to look at other Directories/Drives
- for easy comparison and copying
o User definable TEXT Editor.
- for those who like to drive their own.
All this and more ...
Read on to find out how to get Memos&More Up and running.
PACKING LIST ====================================================
The list of files distributed with MEMOS&MORE, THE FILE COMPANION
version 1.10 is as follows:
MM.BAT - DOS Batch file that invokes Memos&More
&MRPRG.EXE - The execution file
&MR.HLP - Context Sensitive Help file
&MR.CFG - Initial Memos&More Config File
LICENSE.DOC - Memos&More license agreement
SITELIC.DOC - Memos&More sample site license agreement
ORDER.DOC - Order form
README.1ST - This file
MEMOS.&MR - Memos&More Memo file describing these
files.
SAMPLES.DOC - Samples documentation
Sample Files referenced in SAMPLES.DOC
DBLOAD.PRG - DBase III Plus Database Loader
Example
DBLOAD.DBF - DBase III Plus Database (goes with
DBLOAD.PRG)
AUTO123.MAC - LOTUS 1-2-3 LOAD Macro Example
ACADLD.SCR - AutoCad Script file
GETTING STARTED =================================================
To get Memos&More up and running on an IBM Compatable machine
running MS-DOS Ver 2.1 or higher with at least 370 Kb free
memory(it's not as bad as it sounds) do the following:
1) Modify the PATH statement to include the subdirectory
which contains the Memos&More program files. For
example, if the program files reside on C:\M&MR then the
modified PATH statement would look something like this
...
PATH=C:\;C:\DOS;C:\M&MR;C:\BATCH;....
This is necessary for proper file launching ...
2) Then, at the DOS Command prompt from any directory type the
following:
d:\ > MM <optional StartUp Directory>
Notes: 1) Memos&More can be used from a floppy disk, but
it is operates best from a Hard Disk.
2) NEVER invoke the &MRPRG.EXE program directly ...
3) File Launching is not reliable without the PATH
modification discussed above.
4) For users with monochrome monitors, edit the
MM.BAT file and add /BW to the second line ...
i.e. %MRPRG %1 /BW
5) If you are using a DOS version earlier than
3.3, delete the @ from the MM.BAT file and make
sure that COMMAND.COM can also be found through
the PATH statement.
6) If the batch filename, MM.BAT, conflicts with
some other program, you can change it by:
6-1) Renaming the MM.BAT file
6-2) Introducing an environment variable,
M&MR_BAT, right after the first line in
the MM.BAT file. For example, if you
rename the MM.BAT file to M2.BAT. The
M2.BAT file should look like ...
@echo off
SET M&MR_BAT=M2.BAT
&MRPRG %1
&MR_SCR
Once in, read the sample memos describing the program files.
Context sensitive help is provided when necessary (F1-Help).
Then, you should read the General Help Screen (F1 from the
StartUp Menu) followed by the Config File Help Screens (AltC
from the Main Menu, then F1). These will lead you through what
you should know.
WARNINGS ======================================================
1) Use of the APPEND, SUBST and JOIN DOS Commands with
MEMOS&MORE, THE FILE COMPANION may have undesirable results.
Please consult your DOS manual for the proper use and
cautions regarding the use of these commands.
2) Also, if you intend to use any Terminate Stay-Resident
Routines(TSR's) they should be loaded before running
Memos&More. Examples of this are the DOS Print and Mode
commands which have portions which remain resident.
Loading TSR programs after Memos&More may cause memory
fragmentation and possibly undesirable results.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ==============================================
It is highly recommended that you keep one or more backup copies
of critical data files close at hand. The cost of an extra
diskette is miniscule compared to doing it over again and the
backup habit is easy to develop after you take to heart some of
the horror stories other people have experienced.
IMPORTANT =======================================================
MEMOS&MORE, THE FILE COMPANION is SHAREWARE. That means that YOU
are the big winner. Shareware authors, many of them just plain
users with an idea who get bitten by the programming bug, spend
endless hours bringing their ideas to life with the hope that
others will appreciate and take advantage of getting good/useful
programs cheap. Therefore, you are heartily encouraged to copy
and share Memos&More with others following the restrictions
stated below. You can then try out the program in the luxury of
your own home or workplace and really kick the tires. But after
you have used Memos&More for a reasonable evaluation period you
should either stop using it or purchase a licensed copy from JCK
Enterprises. This is the essence of how shareware works, you get
a program that you find useful at a very reasonable price and the
author gets compensated for his work and is encouraged to design
and distribute new products in the same way. As was stated
above, YOU are the big winner. Without closing the loop,
shareware authors will stop writing programs and everybody goes
back to paying hundreds of dollars up front for software that
they may or may not like.
When you do order a licensed copy you will receive ....
o the LATEST version of the program.
(Some new features are already in the works)
o a manual detailing the use of the program.
o a Quick Reference Card for speedy look up.
o Notification of Updates and New Versions, at inexpensive
rates.
o Notification of New Products.
o Also, last but not least, a good feeling inside that you have
participated in the shareware revolution by supporting a
concept which has changed the face of computer software
purchasing for all time.
RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION ====================================
1) NO FEE or other consideration is to be charged for the
distribution of the Memos&More Software package other than a
reasonable charge for the cost of the diskette, shipping and
handling. This charge is not to exceed $10.00. ALL
commercial benefits are reserved exclusively by JCK
Enterprises.
2) The files and programs cannot be sold as part of some other
more inclusive package.
3) ALL distributions must clearly state that the product is
SHAREWARE and that the author expects an additional
registration fee if the software is used after an initial
evaluation period.
4) The files and programs in the software package cannot be
modified or deleted in any way.
SHAREWARE REMINDER =============================================
If you find MEMOS&MORE, THE FILE COMPANION useful a contribution
of $25.00 would be much appreciated. Please send check or money
order payable in US funds along with a note stating the version
of Memos&More you are using to:
JCK Enterprises
P.O. Box 1262
Glastonbury, CT 06033
If you do make a contribution now and later wish to become fully
registered. Just send $25.00 more along with your name & address
with which you made the original contribution and state that you
want to fully register and I will send you the missing pieces to
the package.
If you wish to contact me, just drop me a line at the address
above.
Sorry, phone support is not provided at this time.
Thanks ....
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ================================================
o IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corp.
o Lotus and 1-2-3 are registered trademarks of Lotus
Development Corp.
o DBase III is a registered trademark of Aston-Tate Corp.
o AutoCad is a registered trademark of AutoDesk, Inc.
o MS-DOS is a registered trademark of MicroSoft Corp.