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Newsreader for Windows
A Newsbyte and Bix reader for Windows
By Paul Kaliciak
September 1992 Release
INTRODUCTION
It was literally the day that I planned to upload this program that I
discovered that Microbytes "Bix" service has stopped operation. There
are a couple of other things I want to do to this program in the near
future (as I await the release of an improved Visual Basic 2.0), so I
will not remove the Bix features until the next version.
If you are a Newsbytes service subscriber, I hope you will find
this program useful. I wrote it because I wanted a simple program that
made the task of reading the news easier, while staying within Windows.
INSTALLATION
Copy newsread.exe and 3dlabel.vbx to any directory you want.
The first time you start the program, it will create a newsread.ini
file in that same directory. Under "Preferences", set the directory where
you normally keep your unzipped Newsbyte files.
All the help and explanation is on-line, with dynamic prompts that
change as you move the mouse, as well as "flyout" help windows that
explain all the functions. You do not need a mouse to work this program,
but as usual, it sure helps!
EPILOG
Although it says version 1.1, this is the first release outside of my
PC's four walls. I am posting it only on CRS, and ASK THAT THIS VERSION
NOT BE DISTRIBUTED BEYOND CRS. This is a semi-BETA - it seems solid to
me, but I want to get some feedback before sending it any farther.
If you use and like this version, and/or have any suggestions to
improve it (one is speed - I am hoping to greatly hasten the time it
takes to process and sort each Newsbytes file), E-Mail me your thoughts
on the Windows conference, 97, or via CompuServe mail, at address
70242,3375.
Needless to say, I make no promises as to how this software will
perform on your computer, and am not liable for any damage it may cause -
you are, as with all programs, using this at your own risk.
Paul Kaliciak