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- VENDINFO standard v1.03, produced by VendEdit v1.22, 31-Jul-1995
-
- ===== Product Information ==============================
- Product: RMS-III Reference Management System
- Version: 3.2d
- Version Date: 20-Apr-1995
- Product Type: Software
- Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
- Shareware, subject to distribution restrictions
-
- Product Description: RMS-III: Reference Management Syst. 3.2d ASP
- (1 of 1) - For entry, search and reports of
- biblio/reference data (with notes/abstract).
- Portable dBase III data files. $45-55 lic.
- Annotated menu driven system with many view,
- and search options. Output to disk-file or
- printer; list, card and user defined formats
- for many publication requirements. Authority
- and index tabulations. Import/export on-line
- and CD-ROM formats by add-in module.
- Reason for version: Improves 3.2c author name handling and report
- control; fixes UDS error.
-
- Category: Writing applications; Bibliography
- Keywords: Bibliography, Databases, Cataloging,
- Reference, Writing/Text Utilities, Library
- Required Packages: RMS32D
- This Package: RMS32D
- Registration Fee: 45.00-65.00 (US Dollars)
-
- Required Configuration
- Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
- Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.0
- Standard RAM: 490K
- Required:
- Keyboard
-
- Orders:
- Address: Mulberry Software, Inc.
- 234 Mulberry Place
- Ridgewood, NJ 07140-1617
- Phone: 201-670-9856
- FAX: 201-670-1680
- CompuServe: 74267,2713
- Internet: 74267.2713@compuserve.com
- Other E-mail: MCI-Mail: 5720228
-
- Support:
- Address: Mulberry Software, Inc.
- 234 Mulberry Place
- Ridgewood, NJ 07140-1617
- Phone: 201-670-9856
- FAX: 201-670-1680
- CompuServe: 74267,2713
- Internet: 74267.2713@compuserve.com
- Other E-mail: MCI-Mail: 5720028
-
-
- ===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
-
- RMS-III: REFERENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
-
- RMS-III<TM> is a comprehensive, personal system for managing entry,
- search, and report of bibliographic/reference data. It is an
- annotated, menu driven system. It provides full data compatability
- with dBASE III(R) type files. An overview is provided as SUMMARY.DOC,
- which can be viewed prior to installation.
-
- It requires a fully IBM compatiable system with at least 512kb of
- available memory. Installation to a hard disk requires at least
- 1300 kb of free disk space. Hard disk installation is recommended
- as is DOS Version 3.0 or higher. It can run (slowly) from a high
- density floppy (760kb or greater), or from two 360kb floppy drives.
-
- A disk-file manual is included as RMS-MAN.DOC which can be read on
- the disk or printed with DOS print command. New info is in README_2
- and WHATSNEW.DOC files.
-
- Installation is required to adjust program configuration files and
- to uncompress (unzip) several files so that they can be used.
- These operations are done with an INSTALL program that must be run
- from a default drive/directory (instructions follow). Once installed,
- the best way to examine the program is to run it. The DEMO database
- file and default choices will carry you through most of the program.
-
- RMS-III is distributed in 'pre-licensed' (NSV) and 'shareware' forms,
- the latter with a limited license (see following). Both are fully
- operational and functionally identical in their main bibliographic/
- reference operations. An 'UNLICENSED' note is displayed until a
- license number is entered. Shareware users can obtain this number as
- outlined in the ORDER.DOC & RMS-MAN.DOC files. Pre-licensed purchasers
- will find this number along with a registration card (please mail).
-
- Full licensing & registration is important: it assures that you can be
- informed of corrections, up-dates, and availability of new publication
- specific output style files and import/export options.
- Also, registered users are entitled to support (by mail, fax or phone,
- 7-10pm EST) for a minimum of three months from date of registration.
-
- In addition to the main biblio/reference operations of RMS-III, a
- translation utility, TSX, is provided to full licensed users. It
- integrates into RMS-III, extending the capability for import and
- export of many other data formats (several ON-LINE source formats,
- REFER and BibTeX structures, and user-defined formats). It may not
- be needed by all users, but its availability assures high portability
- of data you have entered. (For shareware users wanting to test the TSX
- extension, a shareware-trial copy is available for $5{US}.)
-
- The shareware products are intended for evaluation (90 days allowed
- here) without charge. If you like RMS-III and wish to continue to
- use it after the trial period, you are required to pay for a license
- (see ORDER.DOC). Any fee you may have paid to others (disk vendors,
- BBS's, etc.) to obtain this evaluation copy was a fee for their
- services rather than a payment for continued use of the program.
-
- Thank you for considering the RMS-III: Reference Management System.
-
-
-
- A NOTE ABOUT SHAREWARE
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. It is an
- alternate or supplement to pre-paid retail distribution. Copyright
- laws apply in both cases and the copyright holder retains all rights.
- For Shareware distribution, the copyright holder grants permission
- to copy and distribute the software for TRIAL purposes, subject to
- conditions stated in the documentation file. Registration numbers
- are NOT to be shared. The product warranty is also stated in the
- documentation files. (Services distributing software should notify
- the author so that up-to-date versions can be supplied.)
-
- If you use a Shareware program beyond initial evaluation, you must
- license it for the prescribed fee. License/registration can provide
- added benefits as stated above, and also provide basis for continued
- development of the program. Most important, Shareware distribution
- provides the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't like and
- use the product, you don't pay for it!
-
- 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 to 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 49442 or send a CompuServe message via
- CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsmann 70007,3536.
-
- (End of ReadMe)
-
-
- ===== 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
- README. 4767 20-Apr-1995 06:00p DD992D90
- README_2. 3070 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 33FE9F6E
- MEMSETUP.000 267 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 06972CC2
- MEMSETUP.001 267 20-Jun-1995 06:01p 0FDBF136
- MEMSETUP.002 267 20-Jun-1995 06:02p A39F47AE
- MEMSETUP.003 267 20-Jun-1995 06:03p 43BD800D
- MEMSETUP.004 267 20-Jun-1995 06:04p AAD39A5A
- MEMSETUP.005 267 20-Jun-1995 06:05p 4AF15DF9
- MEMSETUP.006 267 20-Jun-1995 06:06p EDAF9CF3
- MEMSETUP.007 267 20-Jun-1995 06:07p 79E07AE4
- MEMSETUP.008 267 20-Jun-1995 06:08p 6C4275A0
- MEMSETUP.009 267 20-Jun-1995 06:09p 6B79C10C
- SPLIT_FL.BAT 2035 20-Apr-1995 06:00p F10F2009
- INSTALL0.DAT 782 20-Jun-1995 06:00p D394DFBD
- INSTALL1.DAT 1955 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 83808EE9
- INSTALL2.DAT 1926 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 4E6FC035
- INSTALL3.DAT 2695 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 74B56BF3
- INSTALL4.DAT 3031 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 071E7D72
- INSTALL8.DAT 702 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 079CB5C8
- INSTALL9.DAT 774 20-Jun-1995 06:00p FB7B057C
- FILE_ID.DIZ 457 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 3AAB91EA
- LICENSE.DOC 4616 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 7131328E
- ORDER.DOC 7120 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 8B5A27EA
- SUMMARY.DOC 18426 20-Apr-1995 06:00p A083455E
- VENDOR.DOC 7166 20-Apr-1995 06:00p BF189594
- WHATSNEW.DOC 9214 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 9D644314
- INSTALL.EXE 74490 20-Jun-1995 06:00p 802BEA95
- RMSZIP1.EXE 156882 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 2A6173F6
- RMSZIP2.EXE 173852 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 6C80E324
- RMSZIP3.EXE 32576 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 0B9C1976
- RMSZIP4.EXE 24946 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 20930827
- RMSZIP5.EXE 58861 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 612AB9D8
- RMSZIP6.EXE 57255 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 7328A957
- RMSZIP7.EXE 33445 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 7D501079
- SHOW.EXE 2040 1-Jan-1991 06:00a E85503A9
- MEMEXSET.MEM 329 30-Jul-1995 09:01a 609D38FA
- INST_RMS.TST 643 20-Apr-1995 06:00p 7EF05B01
- README.TSX 2047 20-Apr-1995 06:00p FFAF2143
-
-
- ===== Installation =====================================
-
- RMS-III: REFERENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -- INSTALLATION
-
- The installation procedure for RMS-III is quite simple. The package
- includes a program, INSTALL.EXE, which automates the entire process.
- You will need about 1200 Kb of available disk space on the hard drive
- on which you plan to install RMS-III. Though not recommended, RMS-III
- can be installed and run (slowly) from floppies. Floppy installation
- requires four 360K diskettes, or two 720K diskettes, or one high
- density diskette of either type.
-
- The exact steps you need to take depend on how you received RMS-III.
-
-
- INSTALLING FROM DISKETTES
-
- To install from diskette(s), you need to perform the following steps.
-
- o Place RMS-III distribution diskette "Disk 1" in the appropriate
- diskette drive and make that drive the default. For example,
- using drive A:, type "A:" (without the quotes).
-
- o Execute the INSTALL.EXE program on the distribution diskette.
- For example, type the MS-DOS command, "install".
-
- o Follow the instructions presented by the installation program.
- You will have a chance to approve installation parameters. The
- install program will suggest default destination directories,
- and will copy the RMS-III files and data to those directories.
- If desired, you may specify other directories. You can choose
- a monitor type (it can be changed later) and whether or not to
- install the documentation. The installation will make no other
- changes; specifically, it will not modify your autoexec.bat or
- config.sys files.
-
- o While in the install program you will have a chance to view the
- files README, WHATSNEW, and ORDER - these may contain additional
- information and background.
-
-
- INSTALLING FROM A HARD DRIVE OR CD-ROM
-
- If you received RMS-III in the form of archive file(s) (typical for
- electronic downloading) you will need to perform the following steps.
- From un-archived form (as on some CD-ROMs), you may skip the first step.
-
- o For archived forms, extract the contents of the archive file(s)
- into 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. If not, you should be able to obtain directions for
- this from the same source from which you received the package.
-
- o Set the directory containing the RMS-III files as the default and
- execute INSTALL.EXE. For example, if the directory containing the
- RMS-III package (by extraction, or on CD-ROM) is D:\TEMPDIR, you
- would execute the MS-DOS commands: "D:", "cd \tempdir", "install".
-
- o Follow the instructions presented by the installation program.
- You will have a chance to approve installation parameters. The
- program will suggest default destination directories, and will
- copy the RMS-III program and data files to those directories.
- If desired, you may specify other directories. Install will
- make no other changes; specifically, it will not modify your
- autoexec.bat or config.sys files.
-
- o While in the install program, you will have a chance to view the
- files README, WHATSNEW, and ORDER - these may contain additional
- information or background.
-
- When you're satisfied that the installation was successful, you should
- delete the temporary directory FROM which you installed RMS-III
- (C:\TEMPDIR, in the above discussion), including all its contents.
-
-
- YOU'RE READY TO GO
-
- Once installed, the best way to examine the program is to run it.
- From the RMS directory, type "RMS" to start the program. There are
- DEMO database files included and the default choices will carry you
- through most of the program. An initial menu item INFO provides a
- summary and overview of the program.
-
- More detailed information on operation of RMS-III can be found in
- the file RMS-MAN.DOC, installed with the program. (This is an
- abridged version of the typeset, illustrated manual.)
-
- We hope you enjoy the program.
-
-
- ps - An "UNLICENSED" note is displayed until a license number is
- entered; it has no effect on the operation of the program.
- Details are in the RMS-MAN.DOC & ORDER.DOC files. Pre-licensed
- purchasers will find this number along with a registration
- card (please mail). Registration is important: it assures
- that you can be informed of new features, corrections, up-dates,
- and availability of new publication-specific output style files
- and import/export options. Also, registered users are entitled
- to support (by mail, fax or phone, 7-10pm EST) for a minimum of
- three months from date of registration.
-
- (End of Installation Info)
-
-
- ===== MISCELLANEOUS NOTES =====
-
- Additional information on limitations and recent changes can be found
- in a README_2 file. A complete listing of version differences can be
- found in a WHATSNEW.DOC file. Ordering information can be found in an
- ORDER.DOC file (which outlines a shareware discount) as well as in the
- VENDINFO.DIZ file. These files can all be read from within the INSTALL
- program. A file SUMMARY.DOC provides more details of the program with-
- out the need to install it.
-
- NOTE that RMS-III can be found in several distribution forms which
- should not be mixed or confused:
-
- The shareware version can be distributed in one disk or two disk forms.
- These are structured, respectively, for a single 3.5" 720kb or for two
- 5.25" 360kb disks. Accordingly, there are different compressed files
- for these disk forms, and these can also serve other purposes:
-
- RMS32D.ZIP or RMS32D0.ZIP is for 720kb or larger disks, and is often
- used for BBS transmissions. RMS32D1.ZIP and RMS32D2.ZIP are for
- 360k disks and may be used where transmission size needs to be small.
-
- Files RMS32D1.ZIP and RMS32D2.ZIP _must_ be used together to provide
- all parts of the program,
- BUT... RMS32D.ZIP (or RMS32D0.ZIP) is not part of that set - it is
- a separate file which by itself contains all necessary parts of
- the program.
-
- The file SPLIT_FL.BAT can be used to gererate the two disk structure
- from the one disk structure.
-
- In addition to the shareware version, there may also be pre-registered,
- non-shareware versions (NSV or LCR) of this program. These contain
- more or less utilities and/or documentation/support and are priced
- accordingly.
-
-
- ===== Warranty =========================================
-
- LIMITED WARRANTY
-
- THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS
- IS" BASIS. MULBERRY SOFTWARE,INC. 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 MULBERRY SOFTWARE,INC. 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 MULBERRY SOFTWARE,INC. 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 New Jersey
- and shall inure to the benefit of Mulberry Software,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 Bergen County, New Jersey. The parties
- hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
-
-
-
- ===== License for Use and Distribution =================
-
- LIMITED LICENSE FOR TRIAL USE
-
- RMS-III: Reference Management System is NOT a public domain program.
- It is copyrighted by Mulberry Software,Inc. This software and
- accompanying documentation are protected by United States copyright
- law and also by international treaty provisions.
-
- Mulberry Software,Inc. grants you a limited license to use this software
- for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed ninty days. If you
- continue using this software after the ninty-day evaluation period,
- you MUST make a registration payment to Mulberry Software, Inc.
-
- 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 Mulberry
- Software, Inc.
-
-
- LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
-
- ASP approved Vendors and BBS Members in good standing may distribute
- the RMS-III package without further permission so long as you:
- * identify it as shareware - with an appropriate definition
- * do not include it in any context suggesting it to be "free software"
- * leave all intellectual property notices (copyright) in place
- * do not alter content and functioning of program and supporting files
- * are not requested by Mulberry Software,Inc. to stop distribution.
- * charge no more for services than specified in the attached data
- record, which is hereby incorporated by reference. This is generally
- based on a 360Kb disk equivalent of US$8/disk ($16 outside N.Amer.)
-
- For other cases or to distribute in modified form, you must consult the
- aforesaid attached data record. Any distribution satisfying all the
- requirements expressed in that data record is hereby authorized.
-
- For permitted distributions, you may archive the program and support
- files, and include them with other programs as indicated in the attached
- data record.
-
- Permission to distribute the RMS-III 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
- Mulberry Software, Inc., 234 Mulberry Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
-
- Mulberry Software,Inc. may revoke any permissions granted here, by
- notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are
- reserved to Mulberry Software,Inc.
-
-
- ===== 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 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 FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
-
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