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- BC/Outline, version 1.0 by DiamondLine Software
- (c)Copyright 1994 Bob Clemens
- REQUIRES WINDOWS 3.1 and VBRUN300.DLL
-
-
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- Contents of this file
- =====================
-
- ╖ Installation instructions
- ╖ Registration information
- ╖ Shareware concept
- ╖ Support policy
- ╖ Files on disk
-
-
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- Installation instructions
- =========================
-
- If installing from a hard disk, using a "bco.zip" file downloaded from
- an on-line source such as CompuServe or a bulliten board...
-
- 1. Uncompress the downloaded file using pkunzip.exe. (If you're
- reading this, then presumeably you've already done this step.)
-
- 2. Move (if neccesary) the downloaded, uncompressed, files to a
- directory OTHER than the directory where you want the program
- to be installed.
-
- 3. In Program Manager, open then directory where the uncompressed
- downloaded files reside. Select the File/Run command and enter
- "setup.exe", OR double click on the file, "setup.exe".
-
-
- If installing from a floppy disk: from Program Manager select
- the File/Run command. Enter z:\setup.exe where z is the driver
- letter of the floppy drive (a or b).
-
- See the online help for full details on program operation (accessible
- by using the Help command in the main menu).
-
-
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- Registration information
- ========================
-
- Note that BC/Outline is a shareware program. As such, you may use it on a trial
- basis for thirty days. After this time, the program must be registered
- if it is continued to be used. The cost is $19. For a disk with the
- latest version add an extra $2 shipping.
-
- (1) By US Mail
- --------------
- The fee is payable to:
-
- Bob Clemens
- 900 Mix Ave #82
- Hampden CT 06514
-
- Be sure and specify your name, address, name of the program, and where
- you obtained the program when registering.
-
- Please, check or money orders in US funds drawn on US banks only. Print
- out orderfrm.txt for an order form. After registering you will receive a
- letter giving you your registration code to eliminate the registration
- reminder screen.
-
- (2) Registration via Compuserve
- -------------------------------
- Type "GO SWREG" in Compuserve and specify registration ID# 2592. You
- will recieve a Compuserve Email giving you your registration code to
- eliminate the registration reminder screen, and the registration fee will
- be billed to your Compuserve account.
-
-
- Direct any comments to the above address or email to CompuServe
- (id 70412,1623), Internet (id 70412.1623@compuserve.com).
- Customer support is available to registered users and to unregistered
- users during their trial period.
-
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- Shareware concept
- =================
-
- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
-
- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
- before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
- using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
- differ on details -- some request registration while others
- require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
- registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
- using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
-
- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
- and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
- exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
- programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
- of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
- and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
- distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
- and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
- specific group. For example, some authors require written
- permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
- Shareware.
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
- should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
- whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
- fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
- And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
- has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
- product, you don't pay for it.
-
- DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
-
- Users of BC/Outline must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
- "BC/Outline is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
- warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
- the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
- The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
- quential, which may result from the use of BC/Outline."
-
- BC/Outline is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
- to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
- friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
- another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
- provide personal computer users with quality software without
- high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
- continue to develop new products. If you find this program
- useful and find that you are using BC/Outline and continue to use
- BC/Outline after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
- istration payment of $19 to DiamondLine Software. The $19
- registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
- computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like
- a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
- number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
- location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
- being used at one location while it's being used at another.
- Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
- same time.
-
- Commercial users of BC/Outline must register and pay for their
- copies of BC/Outline within 30 days of first use or their license
- is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by con-
- tacting DiamondLine Software.
-
- Anyone distributing BC/Outline for any kind of remuneration must
- first contact DiamondLine Software at the address below for authorization.
- This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
- recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
- shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
- BC/Outline immediately (However DiamondLine Software must still be advised so
- that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
- version of BC/Outline.).
-
- You are encouraged to pass a copy of BC/Outline along to your
- friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
- copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users
- will receive a copy of the latest version of the BC/Outline
- system.
-
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- Support policy
- ======================
-
- Customer support is available to registered users and to unregistered
- users during their 30 day trial period, via the following:
-
- 1. US Mail. Direct your comments to the following address:
-
- DiamondLine Software
- 900 Mix Ave. #82
- Hamden, CT 06514
-
- 2. Compuserve Email. ID 70412,1623.
-
- 3. Up to 30 minutes of telephone support is available during the 30 day
- trial period and for 90 days following registration. Call 203-287-1870.
-
-
- ======================
- Files on Disk
- ======================
-
- Files on disk:
- BCO.EX_ - BC/Outline program (compressed)
- BCO.HL_ - BC/Outline help file (compressed)
- CMDIALOG.VB_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed)
- COMMDLG.DL_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed)
- THREED.VB_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed)
- MSOUTLIN.VB_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed)
- SETUP.EXE - Installation program
- README.TXT - This file
- ORDERFRM.TXT - Order form
-
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