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- VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 22-Nov-1995
-
- ===== Product Information ==============================
- Product: WinAlter Windows File Info Altering Program
- Version: 2.1
- Version Date: 23-Nov-1995
- Product Type: Software
- Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
- Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
-
- Product Description: WinAlter v2.1 <ASP> <ESC> Alter Date, Time, &
- Attributes of Files without leaving Windows!
- Other programs help you alter Date, Time, &
- Attributes; now you can do it without leaving
- Windows or going into DOS. Easy to use
- Windows interface with thorough Help file.
- Can handle many files at a time. Includes
- drag & drop capabilities. Req. VBRUN300.DLL &
- Windows 3.0+. By James Bair. Shareware $10.
- Reason for version: Smoother Windows Interface
-
- Category: Utilities; File utilities
- Keywords: WINDOWS ALTER CHANGE ATTRIBUTES FILE DATE
- TIME ARCHIVE BIT
- Required Packages: WINALT21
- This Package: WINALT21
- Registration Fee: 10.00 (US Dollars)
-
- Required Configuration
- Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80286 (AT))
- Minimum OS: Windows 3.0
- Standard RAM: 2K
- Hard Drive Space: 220K
- Required:
- Hard drive
- Req'd Software: Requires VBRUN300.DLL file in WINDOWS/SYSTEM
- directory.
-
- Orders:
- Address: James Bair
- P.O. Box 203
- Shelton CT 06484-0203
- USA
- CompuServe: 70730,3001
- Internet: 70730.3001@compuserve.com
-
- Support:
- Address: James Bair
- P.O. Box 203
- Shelton CT 06484-0203
- USA
- FAX: 203-452-1531
- CompuServe: 70730,3001
- Internet: 70730.3001@compuserve.com
-
-
- ===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
-
- This package contains the WinAlter(TM) the Windows File Altering Utility
- (Version 2.1), by James Bair. This document contains
- only a brief description of the package and its features, along
- with instructions for its installation. Quite detailed documentation
- is included in the package, but it is in archived form, and is more
- easily read after installation.
-
- If you've ever wished you could alter the Date, Time, and File
- Attributes of files without leaving Windows, then WinAlter is for you...
-
- WinAlter is a shareware program. This evaluation version includes
- all features of the program, and is not crippled in any way. You may
- use it for up to 30 days, without charge (see WINALTER.TXT for more
- details). If you like the program, and wish to continue its use after
- this evaluation period, you are required to pay for the program (see
- WINALTER.TXT for more details). Any fee you may have paid to others
- (disk vendors, dealers, etc.) to obtain this evaluation version was a
- fee for their copying and distribution services, rather than a payment
- for continued use of the program.
-
- There are a number of programs that allow you to change the Date, Time,
- and/or File Archive Attributes of Files. BUT WinAlter allows you to do
- it in Windows. You can even use the Windows technique of Drag-and-Drop
- to load files.
-
- Make sure the file VBRUN300.DLL is in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
- Chances are good that you already have it; if not, it is available from
- most BBS's, on-line services, and software dealers.
-
- Now, you are ready to go. Read the Installation instructions which
- are next.
-
- For more instructions, consult the WAMANUAL.TXT file or the Help File.
- For more instructions on installing WinAlter and setting up a WinAlter
- icon in an Window, see the WINALTER.TXT file. Should you get an error
- message, consult the WAMANUAL.TXT or Help File for action to take.
-
-
- ===== Packing List =====================================
-
- As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
- following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
-
- Filename Size Date Time CRC32
- READ_ME.1ST 548 23-Nov-1995 12:02p 37A05416
- FILE_ID.DIZ 410 23-Nov-1995 12:02p 6CFB7CB1
- SETUPKIT.DL_ 7008 9-Oct-1995 12:00p CE901129
- SETUP.EXE 17888 20-Sep-1995 12:00a 78175C0A
- INSTALWA.EX_ 31249 23-Nov-1995 12:02p BE5F42D1
- WINALTER.EX_ 192096 23-Nov-1995 12:02p 3AA0B458
- SETUP.INF 800 23-Nov-1995 12:02p B44F5BC8
- WINALTER.IN_ 216 23-Nov-1995 12:02p F96E4E30
- BBSINFO.TXT 3111 23-Nov-1995 12:02p 1943ED03
- VENDOR.TXT 3117 23-Nov-1995 12:02p 50B7B2CE
- WAMANUAL.TX_ 23053 23-Nov-1995 12:02p DBD6B7FD
- WINALTER.TX_ 9442 23-Nov-1995 12:02p 5585D9B9
-
-
- ===== Installation =====================================
-
- Like many Windows programs, WinAlter needs the file VBRUN300.DLL
- in order to run. Put it in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. Chances are,
- you probably have VBRUN300.DLL. If not, it is readily available from
- most on-line services, bulletin boards, and software and shareware
- dealers. (Both the Install program AND WinAlter need VBRUN300.DLL).
-
- Now, you are ready to go. From Windows Run the SETUP.EXE program and
- WinAlter will be installed. You may do this by either clicking on the
- "File" Menu and then the "Run" menu in the Program Manager and choosing
- or entering the SETUP program; or you may start the File Manager and
- then double-click on the SETUP.EXE program line. Windows 95 has the
- same procedure except that you click on "Start" then "Run" instead of
- "File|Run"; or you use the Windows Explorer instead of the File Manager.
-
- Run WINALTER by clicking or double-clicking on the WinAlter icon as you
- would to run any Windows program.
-
- When you run WinAlter, a Window will appear with a number of command
- buttons. Press "Get File" to enter the names of the files you want to
- change. Enter the new Date and/or Time in the designated boxes, press
- the "Alter D & T" button and your file or files have a new date and time.
-
- If you are running Windows 3.0, NT, or 95, WinAlter works fine, but it
- breaks down into different components--including a file called ALTER.EXE.
- Run ALTER.EXE for the same results as WINALTER.EXE in Windows 3.1. Run
- the "First Time Only" program once; then you may delete that icon and
- run the regular "WinAlter" icon.
-
- To alter File Attributes, click on the "Alter Type" button. This alters
- one file at a time. The "Alter|Reset to Normal" menu line will rest all
- the selected files to "Normal" (i.e., no attribute). A warning appears
- when you want to change the System attribute of a file.
-
- Complete instructions are in the WinAlter Help file, accessible by
- clicking on the "Help" menu on the WinAlter main screen. More detailed
- instructions are also found in the WAMANUAL.TXT file. (If you get an
- error message when you first run WinAlter, see the WAMANUAL.TXT file for
- common causes for error messages.)
-
- Also see the Help File for more information on other programs by the
- author. Verbal Vanquish, Math Vanquish, and SATCON, are three
- programs to help you discover your true potential as you prepare for the
- SAT, ACT, GRE, and other similar college entrance exams.
-
-
-
-
-
-
- To register, send $10.00 USA funds only to James Bair, PO Box 203,
- Shelton, CT, 06484, USA. Mexico and Canada add $2.00. Other nations add
- $3.00. Master Card and Visa Accepted. CompuServe ID 70730,3001.
- Internet jbair@csunet.ctstateu.edu (communications only). CompuServe
- members may register via GO SWREG, item #7427.
-
- Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
-
- Complete instructions are in the WinAlter Help file, accessible by
- clicking on the "Help" menu on the WinAlter main screen. More detailed
- instructions are also found in the WAMANUAL.TXT file. (If you get an
- error message when you first run WinAlter, see the WAMANUAL.TXT file for
- common causes for error messages.)
-
- Version History: Version 1.0 Initial release
- Version 2.0 Includes drag & drop, improved help bar,
- and more consistent user interface
- (Shareware only) Version 2.1 Corrected major typo; thanks, Ed Jones
-
-
- Other programs by the same author:
-
- VERBAL VANQUISH
- Vanquish Your Anguish on the Verbal Portion of the SAT and similar
- tests. This program emphasizes STRATEGY to do your best on the Verbal
- portion of the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, Regents, and similar entrance
- exams. No boring drill, but real skills to help you improve your
- score. Students tutored by the author using these techniques
- have averaged a 70 point increase on the Verbal Portion of the
- SAT alone! You can't afford not to have it! Easy to use, for
- all IBM-compatible computers with 512K RAM and 700K disk storage.
- Any monitor type. Upgraded to include the new SAT-I and PSAT.
- Includes a strategic word list and an SAT-oriented vocabulary book.
-
- MATH VANQUISH
- Vanquish Your Anguish on the Math Portion of the SAT and similar
- tests. The companion program to VERBAL VANQUISH, MATH VANQUISH gives you
- what you need to do your best on the Math portion of the SAT,
- ACT, GRE, and similar exams. Once again, the emphasis is on
- strategy. Students tutored using similar strategies have
- increased their scores an average of 80 points on the Math Portion
- of the SAT. (Together with the Verbal lessons, that is an
- average increase of 150 points per SAT!) Same computer
- requirements as above except that an EGA or higher monitor is
- required. Updated for the new SAT-I and PSAT. (Ask about CGA
- and mono version of program, if you need them).
-
-
- SATCON
- The SAT Score Conversion Program
- Have You Been Converted?
- This Windows program converts the old (1941-1994) SAT and PSAT scores
- to the new "recentered" SAT-I scores and vice versa. Easy to use.
- Available as Bannerware from many online services, bulletin boards, and
- shareware dealers. Also available from author.
-
- Contact author for information about site licenses.
-
- "This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
- principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
- shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
- directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
- resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
- technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
- Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI USA 49442-9427, Fax
- 616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
- Ombudsman 70007,3536 (or e-mail 70007.3536@compuserve.com)"
-
- Member Educational Software Cooperative (ESC).
-
-
- ===== Warranty =========================================
-
- LIMITED WARRANTY
-
- THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS
- IS" BASIS. THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING
- TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
- LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
- A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER THE AUTHOR NOR ANYONE ELSE
- WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF
- THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
- INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH
- SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
- POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE
- BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
-
- This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut
- and shall inure to the benefit of the author and any
- successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding
- brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to
- this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of
- competent jurisdiction located in New Haven County, Conn. The parties
- hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
-
-
-
- ===== License for Use and Distribution =================
-
- TRIAL USE LICENSE
-
- WinAlter is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
- the author. This software and accompanying documentation are
- protected by United States copyright law and also by international
- treaty provisions.
-
- The author grants you a limited license to use this software
- for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty days. If you
- continue using this software after the thirty-day evaluation period,
- you MUST make a registration payment to the author.
-
- You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
- disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
- program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized
- use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
- All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to the author.
-
-
- LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
-
- Anyone may distribute WinAlter completely unaltered, without
- further permission as long as the shareware concept is clear; for other
- cases or to distribute in modified form or CD-ROM, you must consult the
- VENDOR.TXT file, which is attached to this section. Any distribution
- satisfying all the distribution requirements expressed in that data
- record is hereby authorized.
-
- Permission to distribute the WinAlter package is not transferable,
- assignable, saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor wishing to
- distribute the package must independently satisfy the terms of this
- limited distribution license.
-
- U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
- U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
- package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to
- commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
- the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
- 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is
- James Bair, P.O. Box 203, Shelton CT 06484-0203.
-
- The author may revoke any permissions granted here, by
- notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are
- reserved to the author.
-
- VENDOR.TXT Requirements:
-
- Dear Shareware Vendor:
- This file contains our distribution policy and information on all our
- products. We have a simple distribution policy: You have permission to
- distribute our shareware in its original, unaltered form as long as you
- 1) Identify it as shareware (with an appropriate definition)
- 2) Leave all intellectual property and copyright notices in place
- ....and as long as we do not request you to stop.
-
- You may archive our programs, unarchive them, include/exclude optional
- files (like the VENDOR.TXT file), include them with other programs on
- the same diskette, and do essentially anything you want as long as you
- respect the integrity of the program and all copyright laws, even if you
- may not be subject to them. We want the widest possible distribution,
- and we do not want to stand in your way so long as you are honest with
- our mutual customer.
-
- If you are distributing in vending rack or point-of-purchase sales,
- please request our permission. This is the only area which it seems that
- customers do not understand shareware. ASP, ESC, Walnut Creek, Simtel,
- Garbo, Winsite, SICS, Washington State, STAR, Way Cool, Bongo, EMS,
- PC-SIG, APCUG, PC-related periodical, Pier, CICA, ASAD, JCSM, and Night
- Owl collections are pre-authorized to include our programs on CD-ROM.
-
- This is our normal distribution sequence:
-
- 1. New versions are offered to our registered users and distributed to
- all users who have registered within a year of the release date.
-
- 2. New versions are posted on CompuServe (use IBMFF with ID 70730,3001).
-
- 3. New versions are released through SDNet. If you have a BBS and
- do not belong to SDNet, please consider joining this international
- network.
-
- 4. All ASP and ESC distribution members are included in the regular ASP
- and ESC CD-ROM. This saves us both time and money. If you are not an
- ASP vendor member or bulletin board member, please consider joining.
- If you work a lot with educational materials, consider joining the ESC
- (Educational Software Cooperative).
-
- 5. We also send copies of major revisions of our software to vendors and
- bulletin boards who have notified us of their interest. If you are
- a catalog house, please send us a catalog or copy of your distribution
- diskette. We will be glad to keep you updated. We also provide
- updates to all distributors who are named by registered users as their
- source. If you are on the ASP, ESC, or SDN distributions, this may not
- be necessary and would save both of us a little time.
-
- If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact me:
- James Bair
- P.O. Box 203
- Shelton CT 06484-0203 USA
- CIS 70730,3001
- Internet 70730.3001@compuserve.com
- Voice 203-734-1296 (5-9 p.m. Eastern Time Zone)
-
- Outside of USA: If you are interested in working with us to provide
- registration and support services outside the USA, we are interested in
- working with you in a nonexclusive basis.
-
- Member:
- Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP)
- Educational Software Cooperative (ESC)
-
-
- ===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
-
- Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
- This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
- useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
- distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
- wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
- free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
- are available from many BBSes, disk vendors, and other sources.
-
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