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- EZinst v1.1
-
-
- Introduction
- ============
-
- EZinst is an installation program for Microsoft Windows. It was
- designed for programmers, consultants, and other computer users in need of a
- simple, inexpensive, customizable Windows installation program.
-
-
- Installation
- ============
-
- Installing EZinst from the distribution .ZIP file is extremely easy
- (After it has been unzipped).
-
- 1. Start Microsoft Windows.
-
- 2. From the File sub-menu menu in Program Manager, choose Run...
-
- 3. Specify the location of the unzipped files and type install.exe.
- Ex: c:\apl\comm\install.exe
-
- 4. The installation program will prompt you to enter the destination
- drive/directory.
- Ex: c:\ezinst
-
- 5. The installation program will prompt you to enter the source
- drive/directory.
- Ex: c:\apl\comm
-
- 6. The installation program will finish the installation
- automatically.
-
-
- File list
- =========
-
- This is a complete file list.
-
- 1. INSTALL.EXE - the main installation program.
-
- 2. INSTALL.HLP - the on-line help file.
-
- 3. INSTALL.INI - the installation file and example.
-
- 4. COMPRESS.EXE - Microsoft's compression file.
-
- 5. README.TXT - this file.
-
- 6. CATALOG.TXT - a list of Burnham Park Software, Inc's
- shareware titles.
-
- 7. ORDER.FRM - the form for registering EZinst.
-
- 8. FILE_ID.DIZ - the description file.
-
-
- Using EZinst
- ============
-
- The EZinst program is small (about 60k) and easy to use. Simply copy
- it to the distribution disk along with the install.ini file (described in the
- following section) and it will be ready to use. All the installer has to do
- is run Microsoft Windows and use the File-Run... menu command (Example:
- a:install.exe). The rest is self explanatory for the installer.
-
-
- The install.ini file
- ====================
-
- The install.ini is easy to use, but must be syntactically correct.
-
- Line #1 The title displayed in large letters in the
- installation program.
- Line #2 The two background colors. The first will start at
- the top of the window and blend into the second color
- at the bottom.
- Line #3 The default source drive/directory. This can be the
- current directory.
- Line #4 The default destination drive/directory. If it
- already exists, the EZinst will prompt if it is still
- to be used.
- Line #5 The number of files to install. Make sure this number
- corresponds to the number of lines following it.
- Line #6-#? The files to install. They may be compressed by using
- Microsoft's compress.exe. The macro @@DISK@@ will
- cause EZinst to wait for the next installation disk
- to be inserted and will be ignored for the program
- count.
- Line #7 The program group. If it doesn't already exist, it
- will be created.
- Line #8 The number of program item to be created in the
- program group. Make sure this number corresponds to
- the number of lines following it.
- Line #9-#? The program items to install. The first part of an
- entry is the program to be run followed by
- command-line parameters. The second part of an entry
- is the titled, and is separated by a comma. The macro
- @@DIR@@ will be substituted by the default directory.
- The macro @@WIN@@ will be substituted by the Windows
- directory. The macro @@SYS@@ will be substituted by
- the Windows system directory.
-
-
- Example
- =======
-
- Gengame Installation ; Title to display while installing
- BLUE YELLOW ; Background colors (blue to yellow)
- a: ; Default source drive/directory
- c:\gengame ; Default destination drive/directory
- 3 ; Number of files to install
- gengame.ex_ ; Name of files (may be compressed or
- gengame.hl_ ; un-compressed). Must be the name
- @@DISK@@ ; in the source drive/directory)
- readme.tx_ ; @@DISK@@ will prompt for new disk
- Games ; Program (manager) group
- 2 ; Number of program items
- @@DIR@@\gengame.exe, Generic Game ; Program items (The program itself)
- winhelp @@DIR@@\gengame.hlp, Help ; (a help file)
-
-
- Compression
- ===========
-
- The compression program (compress.exe) is used to reduce the size
- of distributed programs. The syntax is: compress [-r] file.ext [filenew.ext].
- If the -r switch is used, the second filename is not needed, as compress will
- automatically alter the first filename by changing the last character to an
- '_'. Example: compress -r install.exe; will create install.ex_ (compressed).
-
-
- Changes from version 1.0
- ========================
-
- There are a number of changes from version 1.0. Many bugs have been
- fixed including one that ate up system resources and the one that froze the
- system when EZinst could not find a source file. The two background colors
- are now customizable, more than one installation disk is now supported, and
- two more macros were added.
-
-
- Registration
- ============
-
- EZinst is a shareware program that has a two week evaluation
- period after which a payment of $12 is required. As shareware, EZinst was
- distributed freely in order to allow people to "test drive" it. The try-
- before-you-buy concept allows users to find out which programs are useful
- before purchasing them. If a shareware program is useful or entertaining,
- please support it through registration. The registration fee for EZinst is
- only $12 and entitles you to the newest version of the program, a printed
- manual, customer support (through the mail or on Compuserve, AOL, Delphi,
- GEnie, or the Internet), the source code, an unlimited distribution license,
- and information (and discounts) on other offerings from Burnham Park
- Software, Inc. To register, send your name, address, and a check or money
- order to:
-
- Burnham Park Software, Inc.
- P.O. Box #814
- Chicago, IL 60690-0814
-
- Phone: (312) 922-6313
- BBS: (312) 922-2839
- Compuserve: 71532,3271
- AOL: J null B
- Delphi: MARBRO
- GEnie: XRG36978
- Internet: snlmhb@hawk.depaul.edu
-
- EZinst 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 consequential, which may result from the use
- of EZinst.
-
-
- ASP Ombusman statement
- ======================
-
- Burnham Park Software, Inc. is 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 you 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
- 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
- Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
-