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VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 3-Apr-1997
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: DownLoad Tracker Tracks downloads from BBS/Internet
Version: 3.00
Version Date: 14-Mar-1997
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, subject to distribution restrictions
Product Description: DownLoad Tracker for DOS v3.0 - A must have
for all downloaders from BBS/Internet. Locate
any download even if filename or location is
unknown. Auto entry takes all the hassle out
of entering details including auto extraction
of long description from FILE_ID.DIZ and
archive details. All you do is add short
description and category. Now processes self-
extracting EXE files.
Reason for version: Major update Now processes self-extracting
EXE files
Category: Utilities; Disk utilities; Disk cataloging
Keywords: Downloads BBS Internet Compuserve Sharware
Required Packages: DLTD30
This Package: DLTD30
Registration Fee: 45.00 (Australian dollars)
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80286 (AT))
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.3
Standard RAM: 640K
Extended Memory: 2000K
Hard Drive Space: 1100K
Required:
Hard drive
Parallel
Video Graphics Array (VGA)
Color monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Won't Work With:
Floppy only
Req'd Software: PKUNZIP.EXE,PKZIP.EXE,LHA.EXE,ARJ.EXE
Orders:
Address: ABIS Software
14/4 Brett St
Lawnton QLD 4501
Australia
Phone: +61 7 3285 1698 AUS
Internet: abissoft@ecn.net.au
Support:
Address: ABIS Software
14/4 Brett St
LAWNTON QLD 4501
Australia
Phone: +61 7 3285 1698
Internet: abissoft@ecn.net.au
Other E-mail: http:\www.ecn.net.au/~abissoft
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
README file for DownLoad Tracker DOS Version 3.0
The following has been condensed from the manual and is intended for
experienced computer users. The manual gives a more in depth description
so if you are not sure and require more information then refer to the
manual.
1. INSTALLATION
Hardware requirements
Minimum requirements is a 286 computer, VGA monitor, 2 megs of extended
memory. Recommended requirements: 386+ computer, VGA monitor, 4 megs
extended memory, 1 meg expanded memory. NOTE DownLoad Tracker will run on
286 with just 640K of memory but some operations may be sluggish
depending on speed of hard disk.
Installing shareware version.
It is assumed that you have unpacked the file DLTD30.ZIP to the C:\TEMP
directory and that you have unzipped the DLTD30.ZIP file and you have
this README.1ST file. Now do the following instructions.
1. Create a directory called \DLT in the drive where you want DownLoad
Tracker to reside.
2. Move to that directory.
3. At the \DLT prompt, type COPY C:\TEMP\*.* and press <Enter>. All the
files will now be copied to the \DLT directory.
4. Print out the manual. This is important because you will need to set
up DownLoad Tracker before you can use it. Especially read Chapters 4,
5, and 6. There is a number of things you need to do before running Down
Load Tracker. The manual has been supplied in two formats 1. In Windows
Write format (manual.wri) It is recommended that you print this manual as
it has been properly typeset and paginated. It is very easy to find any
information in this manual. 2. If you do not have Windows then there is
an ASCII manual (manual.txt). The ASCII file has not been formatted and
is much more difficult to read and locate information.
5. To run DownLoad Tracker, at the \DLT prompt type DLT and press
<Enter>. DownLoad Tracker will create a number of database files and
indexes the first time you run it.
2. SETTING UP DownLoad Tracker
The following should be done BEFORE you start Download Tracker. If you
start DownLoad Tracker before you do all of the following steps, you will
have to back out again to complete these steps.
1. Get a list of all your BBS sites. Let's assume that you are using
Telix which is the most popular of the BBS communication programs. These
instructions can easily be adapted to other programs. Start up Telix.
Press <Alt><D> to bring up the list of BBS's. You can print out a
complete list of BBS sites by selecting Other for the optional menu
selections, and then select Print. This will print out a hard copy of the
list of BBS's you have in Telix.
2. If you are using the Internet, you will also need to get a list of
your Internet sites as well.
3. When you have all your BBS and Internet listings then have a look at
them and decide what categories these sources should be under. You can
always change or add to the categories later but at least you should have
a basic list. As most BBS cover a wide range of topics, you should
include the category GENERAL BBS in the source category list. Also
include "Unknown Source" in the source list. This will be handy when you
enter previous downloads and you don't know where the download came from.
4. Now you can start DownLoad Tracker. The first time you run DownLoad
Tracker, a number of database files and indexes are created. A number of
boxes will flash on the screen telling you what is happening. Also the
first time you run DownLoad Tracker, you will be asked to set the date
format to either British (dd/mm/yy) or USA (mm/dd/yy), the drive the
floppy will use, the drive/directory where the large files are stored on
the hard drive and also if available the drive letter for the removable
drive. IMPORTANT If you do not have a removable drive then leave this
blank at present. If a removable drive letter is specified, DownLoad
Tracker will assume that you have transferred all your downloads from the
floppies to the removable drive and will search the removable drive and
ignore the floppy drive.
If you are using the shareware version then the shareware message will
appear. After reading it press any key to remove it. The main
introduction screen will now appear. In a couple of seconds, the main
database screen will appear. See THE MAIN DATA SCREEN in this manual for
full description of this screen (including hidden fields).
5. Now click the mouse on Download Category. An empty box will appear
with a number of buttons beside it. Click on Add Category to add your
first download category. A box will appear, enter the category and then
press <Enter>. Repeat this step until all the download categories have
been entered. Now press <Esc> to back out or click on the Leave button.
You must have at least one download category before you can enter any
download details. You can add extra categories during Auto Entry. If you
have previous downloads to enter then you should have the category
"UNKNOWN". This is necessary because you will possibly come across a
number of previous downloads for which you may not be able to immediately
identify so you can use this category as a temporary measure until you
get some time in the future to investigate these downloads in more detail
(See also Chapter 6 FIRST TIME DATA ENTRY).
6. Now at the main screen click on Source Category. An empty box will
appear with a number of buttons beside it. Click on Add Category to add
your first (BBS/Internet) category.A box will appear, enter the category
and then press <Enter>. Repeat this step until all the source categories
have been entered. Now click on the Leave button or press <Esc> to back
out.
7. Now at the main screen click on Source. A box will appear with a
number of buttons under it. Click on Add to add your source records. For
full instructions see Chapter 8. SOURCE CATEGORY in this manual. Repeat
this step until all the source records have been entered.
8. You are now ready to enter your download details. See Chapter 5.
SETTING UP THE DOWNLOADS FOR AUTO ENTRY for full information on how to do
this.
NOTE: If you try and skip any of the above steps, then when you try to
enter data, you will receive a error message like "No categories
available, Enter at least one category".
===== 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 171 1-Apr-1997 08:32a F9D97F00
READ_ME.BAT 433 14-Mar-1997 03:00a 6D386F1E
HELP.CDX 8192 13-Feb-1996 03:06p 3E02DABD
HELP.DBF 36590 13-Feb-1996 03:06p 0C4B0755
FILE_ID.DIZ 391 14-Mar-1997 03:00a F7A2B952
ORDER.DOC 4012 2-Apr-1997 11:26a 4E2DCB51
VENDOR.DOC 216 14-Mar-1997 03:00a 13796CEE
DLT.EXE 599706 3-Apr-1997 09:50a 16E4677D
HELP.FPT 137736 13-Feb-1996 03:06p D28F2C25
ORDER.FRM 2940 2-Apr-1997 11:37a 5BB384E4
SDN.ID 676 14-Mar-1997 03:17p DAC33CE2
MANUAL.TXT 60793 14-Mar-1997 02:46p 8527B487
VENDOR.TXT 216 14-Mar-1997 03:00a 13796CEE
MANUAL.WRI 65536 14-Mar-1997 02:39p 7DF95616
===== Installation =====================================
README file for DownLoad Tracker DOS Version 3.0
The following has been condensed from the manual and is intended for
experienced computer users. The manual gives a more in depth description
so if you are not sure and require more information then refer to the
manual.
1. INSTALLATION
Hardware requirements
Minimum requirements is a 286 computer, VGA monitor, 2 megs of extended
memory. Recommended requirements: 386+ computer, VGA monitor, 4 megs
extended memory, 1 meg expanded memory. NOTE DownLoad Tracker will run on
286 with just 640K of memory but some operations may be sluggish
depending on speed of hard disk.
Installing shareware version.
It is assumed that you have unpacked the file DLTD30.ZIP to the C:\TEMP
directory and that you have unzipped the DLTD30.ZIP file and you have
this README.1ST file. Now do the following instructions.
1. Create a directory called \DLT in the drive where you want DownLoad
Tracker to reside.
2. Move to that directory.
3. At the \DLT prompt, type COPY C:\TEMP\*.* and press <Enter>. All the
files will now be copied to the \DLT directory.
4. Print out the manual. This is important because you will need to set
up DownLoad Tracker before you can use it. Especially read Chapters 4,
5, and 6. There is a number of things you need to do before running Down
Load Tracker. The manual has been supplied in two formats 1. In Windows
Write format (manual.wri) It is recommended that you print this manual as
it has been properly typeset and paginated. It is very easy to find any
information in this manual. 2. If you do not have Windows then there is
an ASCII manual (manual.txt). The ASCII file has not been formatted and
is much more difficult to read and locate information.
5. To run DownLoad Tracker, at the \DLT prompt type DLT and press
<Enter>. DownLoad Tracker will create a number of database files and
indexes the first time you run it.
2. SETTING UP DownLoad Tracker
The following should be done BEFORE you start Download Tracker. If you
start DownLoad Tracker before you do all of the following steps, you will
have to back out again to complete these steps.
1. Get a list of all your BBS sites. Let's assume that you are using
Telix which is the most popular of the BBS communication programs. These
instructions can easily be adapted to other programs. Start up Telix.
Press <Alt><D> to bring up the list of BBS's. You can print out a
complete list of BBS sites by selecting Other for the optional menu
selections, and then select Print. This will print out a hard copy of the
list of BBS's you have in Telix.
2. If you are using the Internet, you will also need to get a list of
your Internet sites as well.
3. When you have all your BBS and Internet listings then have a look at
them and decide what categories these sources should be under. You can
always change or add to the categories later but at least you should have
a basic list. As most BBS cover a wide range of topics, you should
include the category GENERAL BBS in the source category list. Also
include "Unknown Source" in the source list. This will be handy when you
enter previous downloads and you don't know where the download came from.
4. Now you can start DownLoad Tracker. The first time you run DownLoad
Tracker, a number of database files and indexes are created. A number of
boxes will flash on the screen telling you what is happening. Also the
first time you run DownLoad Tracker, you will be asked to set the date
format to either British (dd/mm/yy) or USA (mm/dd/yy), the drive the
floppy will use, the drive/directory where the large files are stored on
the hard drive and also if available the drive letter for the removable
drive. IMPORTANT If you do not have a removable drive then leave this
blank at present. If a removable drive letter is specified, DownLoad
Tracker will assume that you have transferred all your downloads from the
floppies to the removable drive and will search the removable drive and
ignore the floppy drive.
If you are using the shareware version then the shareware message will
appear. After reading it press any key to remove it. The main
introduction screen will now appear. In a couple of seconds, the main
database screen will appear. See THE MAIN DATA SCREEN in this manual for
full description of this screen (including hidden fields).
5. Now click the mouse on Download Category. An empty box will appear
with a number of buttons beside it. Click on Add Category to add your
first download category. A box will appear, enter the category and then
press <Enter>. Repeat this step until all the download categories have
been entered. Now press <Esc> to back out or click on the Leave button.
You must have at least one download category before you can enter any
download details. You can add extra categories during Auto Entry. If you
have previous downloads to enter then you should have the category
"UNKNOWN". This is necessary because you will possibly come across a
number of previous downloads for which you may not be able to immediately
identify so you can use this category as a temporary measure until you
get some time in the future to investigate these downloads in more detail
(See also Chapter 6 FIRST TIME DATA ENTRY).
6. Now at the main screen click on Source Category. An empty box will
appear with a number of buttons beside it. Click on Add Category to add
your first (BBS/Internet) category.A box will appear, enter the category
and then press <Enter>. Repeat this step until all the source categories
have been entered. Now click on the Leave button or press <Esc> to back
out.
7. Now at the main screen click on Source. A box will appear with a
number of buttons under it. Click on Add to add your source records. For
full instructions see Chapter 8. SOURCE CATEGORY in this manual. Repeat
this step until all the source records have been entered.
8. You are now ready to enter your download details. See Chapter 5.
SETTING UP THE DOWNLOADS FOR AUTO ENTRY for full information on how to do
this.
NOTE: If you try and skip any of the above steps, then when you try to
enter data, you will receive a error message like "No categories
available, Enter at least one category".
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS
IS" BASIS. ABIS SOFTWARE 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 ABIS SOFTWARE 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 ABIS SOFTWARE 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 Queensland
and shall inure to the benefit of ABIS Software 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 Queensland. The parties hereby consent to in
personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
DownLoad Tracker is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
ABIS Software. This software and accompanying documentation are
protected by Australian copyright law and also by international treaty
provisions.
ABIS Software 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 ABIS Software.
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 ABIS Software.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
The following may distribute DownLoad Tracker, completely unaltered,
without further permission...; for other cases or to distribute in
modified form, you must consult the attached data record, which is hereby
incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
authorized.
Permission to distribute the DownLoad Tracker 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 ABIS Software 14/4 Brett St
Lawnton QLD Australia.
ABIS Software may revoke any permissions granted here, by notifying you
in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to ABIS
Software.
===== 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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