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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Replicator - The Diskette Database / Replicator! v1.22 │
│ SEE BELOW FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ This is a VENDINFO Product Information Record │
│ │
│ This record is a means of conveying information about a software │
│ product from the author to distributors and users. It contains a │
│ normal, "human-readable" section (you're reading it now), followed │
│ by a compressed data record. The data record contains a great │
│ deal of information in a form useable by automated tools. This │
│ allows BBSes, disk vendors, etc. to test automatically for │
│ permission to distribute, and to automatically extract product │
│ information for use in BBS files databases, vendor catalogs, etc. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO file standard is published and is freely useable. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO toolset includes a free end-user viewer, processing │
│ tools for use by distributors (BBSes, shareware disk vendors, │
│ etc.), and the editor used by author/publishers to produce these │
│ records. These tools are either free or very-low cost shareware. │
│ The toolset can be obtained from many sources, including the │
│ originators of VENDINFO: │
│ │
│ Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324 │
│ 7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333 │
│ Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA RIME: RAMSISLE │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
VENDINFO standard v1.00, produced by VendEdit v1.00, 9-Mar-1995
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: Replicator - The Diskette Database / Replicator!
Version: 1.22
Version Date: 9-Mar-1995
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, subject to distribution restrictions
Product Description: Replicator v1.22 <ASP> - Diskette Database!
Replicator is a disk image utility designed
to create images of diskettes and catalog
them in a database. Includes optional
compression to reduce the image size. Store
up to 10 description lines and a complete
list of files contained on the original disk
for each disk image in the database. Modify
database entries at any time. Includes easy
push button interface & network support.
Category: Disk utilities
Keywords: Replicator Replica Duplicate Floppy Disk
Images
Required Packages: REP122
This Package: REP122
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80286 (AT))
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.3
Standard RAM: 450K
Extended Memory: 1000K
Hard Drive Space: 1000K
Required:
Extended Memory
Hard drive
Keyboard
Orders:
Address: Stevenson Technical Services,
108 2nd Avenue West
PO Box 297
Bertha MN 56437
Phone: 218-924-2050
FAX: 218-924-2050
BBS Name: The STSI BBS
BBS Phone: 218-924-2060
CompuServe: 76300,3066
Internet: cstevens@bertha.polaristel.net
Support:
Address: Stevenson Technical Services,
108 2nd Avenue West
PO Box 297
Bertha MN 56437
Phone: 218-924-2050
FAX: 218-924-2050
BBS Name: The STSI BBS
BBS Phone: 218-924-2060
CompuServe: 76300,3066
Internet: cstevens@bertha.polaristel.net
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
This package contains Replicator (TM) by Stevenson Technical Services,
Inc. (STSI). 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.
Replicator is a program designed to take a "snap-shot" of a floppy
diskette, and store the information in an image file. This image file
contains all of the information stored on the original diskette,
including DOS, directories and sub-directories, programs, and data.
The image file can be stored on a hard disk, and even transferred
over a modem. When the diskette is needed at some future date,
Replicator decompresses the image file onto a blank (formatted)
diskette, creating a look-alike version of the original.
In addition, Replicator maintains a complete database of the disk images
that have been created. Each disk image entry in the database can
hold up to 10 description lines, the date the image file was created,
and a complete list of all files contained on the original diskette!
The database can be edited, browsed, searched, and printed using an easy
push-button interface. Network support is included for multi-user
environments.
Replicator 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 2 weeks, without charge (see REPLICAT.DOC 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
REGISTER.DOC 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.
===== 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 216 9-Mar-1995 01:22a EB5EF01B
READ_ME.BAT 430 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 0F5EF79B
FILE_ID.DIZ 447 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 82809D35
REGISTER.DOC 3993 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 906DCE5D
REPLICAT.DOC 79964 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 24989182
VENDOR.DOC 216 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 8C5E6214
WHATSNEW.DOC 7219 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 7A9D2002
INSTALL.EXE 138096 14-Feb-1995 01:22p 900B3042
REPLICAT.EXE 513280 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 93F1413A
REPZIP.EXE 174848 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 372396A6
RTM.EXE 108846 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 2E89F6E4
UNREP.EXE 28144 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 47E5D67E
REPLICAT.HLP 32511 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 32D0C7C1
REPLICAT.INI 403 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 5E73A23E
DPMI16BI.OVL 65376 9-Mar-1995 01:22a 04C478A9
INSTALL.REF 16 9-Mar-1995 01:22a F8D2B54C
REPLICAT.REV 20128 9-Mar-1995 01:22a CADBE25E
DESC.SDI 62 9-Mar-1995 01:22a F30A41C6
===== Installation =====================================
The installation procedure for Replicator is quite simple. The
package includes a program, "INSTALL.EXE", which automates the
entire process. You will need about 1 megabyte of available disk space
on the hard drive on which you plan to install Replicator.
The exact steps you need to take will depend on how you received
Replicator.
INSTALLING FROM DISKETTES
To install from diskette(s), you need to perform the following steps.
o Place Replicator distribution diskette "Disk 1" in the
appropriate diskette drive.
o Execute the "INSTALL.EXE" program on the distribution diskette.
For example, if the distribution diskette is on drive A:, type
the MS-DOS command, "a:install".
o Follow the instructions presented by the installation program.
You will have a chance to approve installation before any changes
are actually made to the contents of your hard drive. The
program will ask you for a destination directory, and will copy
the Replicator files to that directory. If you received
Replicator on two diskettes, you will need to insert Disk 2 in the
diskette drive when asked to do so. If you so direct it, the
installation program will install executable programs and
documentation in other directories of your choice.
INSTALLING FROM A HARD DRIVE
If you downloaded Replicator from a BBS (or received it in the form of
archive files from some other source), you will need to perform the
following steps.
o Extract the contents of the archive file(s) in a temporary
directory on your hard drive. The procedure for doing this
varies, depending on the form in which you received the package.
In all likelihood, the fact that you are reading this text means
that you already have the necessary tools and knowledge to
perform this step. If not, you should be able to obtain
directions for this from the same source from which you received
the package.
o Execute the "INSTALL.EXE" program which you have extracted. For
example, if the temporary directory into which you have extracted
the program files is C:\TEMPDIR, you would execute the MS-DOS
command, "c:\tempdir\install".
o Follow the instructions presented by the installation program.
You will have a chance to approve installation before any changes
are actually made to the contents of your hard drive. The
program will ask you for a destination directory, and will copy
the Replicator files to that directory. If you so direct it, the
installation program will install executable programs and
documentation in other directories of your choice.
When you're satisfied that the installation was successful, you should
delete the temporary directory FROM which you installed the program
files, (C:\TEMPDIR, in the above discussion), including all its
contents.
YOU'RE READY TO GO
Once you've complete the installation, you should consult the documents
(filename extension "doc") which have been installed. In particular,
read at least the "Installation" section of the file REPLICAT.DOC. That
document will tell you how to invoke the program, and will give you
other information you need to properly evaluate Replicator. We hope you
enjoy the program.
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS
IS" BASIS. STEVENSON TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. (STSI) 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 STEVENSON TECHNICAL
SERVICES, INC. (STSI), 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 STEVENSON TECHNICAL
SERVICES, INC. (STSI) 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 Minnesota
and shall inure to the benefit of Stevenson Technical Services, Inc.
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 Todd County, Minnesota. The
parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
Replicator is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI). This software and
accompanying documentation are protected by United States copyright law
and also by international treaty provisions.
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI) grants you a limited license
to use this software for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed
two weeks. If you continue using this software after the two-week
evaluation period, you MUST make a registration payment to Stevenson
Technical Services, Inc. (STSI).
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 Stevenson
Technical Services, Inc. (STSI).
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
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI), 108 2nd Avenue West,
PO Box 297, Bertha, MN 56437.
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. may revoke any permissions granted
here, by notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly
granted here are reserved to Stevenson Technical Services, Inc.
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