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- README.TXT - QCDRUN (TM) CD-ROM Library System - Version 1.0b
- Release Notes and License Documents
-
- QCDRUN (TM) and all related files and texts
- Copyright 1993 QUART, Inc.
-
- QCDRUN (TM) is a CD-ROM Autoloader Library System that builds a
- master library of available CD-ROMs and offers single command
- convenience for running any CD-ROM in the library. The core system
- consists of the Loader, QCD.EXE; and QLIB.EXE, which installs and
- edits entries in the master library. QCDRUN is written in the
- WinBatch/Windows Interface Language and is distributed in compiled
- and run-time encoded form for users who do not have access to WIL
- or WinBatch.
-
- QCDRUN requirements:
-
- Hardware: PC(compatible) 286-386-486 system capable of running
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher in standard or enhanced mode.
- Requires one hard drive with 1.2 MB free for installation, one
- floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, and mouse or other pointing device.
-
- Software: MS-DOS 4.0 or higher and Windows 3.1 or higher. MSCDEX.EXE
- v2.2 or higher CD-ROM extensions for MS-DOS.
-
- Optional features including:
-
- - on-line reading and printing of documentation files and
- registration forms;
- - creation of .PIF files to install DOS CD-ROM applications
- into Windows; and
- - shelling out to search archival files on CD-ROM;
-
- require access to the WINDOWS utilities and accessories
- WINFILE (Windows File Manager); NOTEPAD; WRITE; and PIFEDIT, which
- are assumed to be located in the main Windows directory.
-
- To install QCDRUN:
-
- In Windows - in Program Manager or File Manager:
- at the File Run prompt: enter "D":QINSTALL,
- where "D" is the drive containing the installation disc
- Then simply follow the on-screen instructions.
-
- QCDRUN is distributed in two 360K 5.25 inch floppy disks. In other
- formats all files fit on single floppy disk (labelled "Disk 1").
-
- The first distribution floppy diskette contains:
-
- FILE_ID.DIZ - summary description of QCDRUN
- QINSTALL.EXE - master installation program
- QCDRUN.SDA - summary description of QCDRUN
- QCDD.EXE - LHArc self-extracting distribution file
- README.TXT - this document
- REGISFRM.TXT - QCD Registration Form - ASCII
-
- QCDD.EXE contains:
-
- QCD.ICO - icon for Windows installation QCD
- QCD.TXT - QCD Users' Manual - ASCII format
- QDOC.ICO - icon for Windows installation QDOC
- QDOC.TXT - QDOC Users' Manual - ASCII format
- QDOC.EXE - Documentation View and Print Utility
- QINST.TXT - QINSTALL Users' Manual - ASCII format
- QLIB.ICO - icon for Windows installation QLIB
- QLIB.TXT - QLIB Users' Manual - ASCII format
- REGIS.MSG - text message screen for unregistered versions
- REGISFRM.WRI - QCD Registration Form - Windows Write format
-
- The second distribution floppy diskette contains:
-
- QCDX.EXE - LHArc self-extracting distribution file
-
- QCDX.EXE contains:
-
- QCD.EXE - CD-ROM Loader
- QLIB.EXE - CD-ROM Database Editor
- QPWA.WBT } Password Validation Subroutines
- QPWV.WBT }
-
- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
- buying it. Beyond a nominal fee for the reproduction and media cost,
- no fee may be charged for distribution of this software. If you try
- a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register.
- Copyright laws apply to Shareware just as to commercial software.
-
- In the shareware distribution, QCDRUN is complete and functional
- in all respects. Unregistered users are limited to 50 sessions of
- QCD.EXE. The session count increases only when you run QCD.EXE to
- load CD-ROMs. A single session may allow loading and running several
- CD-ROMs sequentially and ends when you exit QCD.EXE.
-
- Registered users receive:
-
- - a password that removes this usage limit and the message
- screens relating to registration;
-
- - a copy of the newest version of QCDRUN if substantial
- revisions have been made between their shareware version
- and the time of registration; and
-
- - free technical support by telephone, fax, E-mail, or mail
- for a guaranteed minimum of 3 months after registration.
-
- QUART, Inc. will refund registration fees to registered users of
- current versions of QCDRUN who encounter major problems that cannot
- be resolved through technical support. QUART, Inc., at its sole
- discretion, reserves the right to discontinue technical support
- of outdated or obsolete versions of QCDRUN at any time.
-
- Registered users will be kept advised of bugs and incompatibilities
- and their fixes, and will be given preferential opportunities to
- upgrade to new versions of QCDRUN as these become available.
-
- By using QCDRUN all users acknowledge and consent to the following
- DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY:
-
- QCDRUN (TM), including all related programs, texts, and files, is
- supplied "as is". QUART, Inc. disclaims all warranties, expressed
- or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
- merchantability, compatibility now or in the future with any
- configuration of computing equipment or software, or of fitness
- for any purpose. QUART, Inc. assumes no liability for damages,
- direct or consequential, which may result from the normal use or
- abuse of QCDRUN and related programs. QUART, Inc. specifically and
- categorially disclaims responsibility for damages, direct or
- consequential, resulting from installation or use of QCDRUN or
- related programs or files which have been distributed after any
- modification - either deliberate or unwitting - by any party other
- than QUART, Inc., or distributed in any fashion that would otherwise
- violate the terms of this license. In all cases, without exception,
- the maximum liability of QUART, Inc. to any user for any problem or
- dispute arising out of the use of QCDRUN or any related files and
- texts shall be limited to the amount of the registration fee. Any
- dispute arising out of the use of QCDRUN or any related files and
- texts within the terms of this license shall fall within the
- jurisdiction of the courts of Broward County, Florida.
-
- QCDRUN is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to
- the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends,
- but you may not alter it in any manner or incorporate it as part of
- another system. Users may distribute copies of QCDRUN free of charge
- PROVIDED that the distribution includes ALL the files listed above
- or their then current versions or equivalents as specified and
- initially distributed by QUART, Inc., without modification, deletion,
- or addition. This software remains the property of QUART, Inc. and
- may not be modified in any way. If you violate these conditions,
- you have violated your license and our copyright, and QUART, Inc.
- will require you to desist.
-
- If you find QCDRUN useful and want to continue to use QCDRUN after
- 50 sessions, you must pay a registration fee to QUART, Inc. You must
- also submit a signed registration form confirming your acceptance of
- these terms and conditions. QUART, Inc. will not accept unsigned
- registration forms. The amount of the registration fee will be set
- from time to time by QUART, Inc. as indicated on the registration
- form. The registration fee will license one copy to you for unlimited
- numbers of uses on any one computer at any one time. You must treat
- this software just like a book. 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 the same software
- from the same original distribution copy being used at more than one
- location at the same time. This is comparable to a single copy of a
- book, which cannot be read by two different persons in two different
- locations at the same time.
-
- Commercial users of QCDRUN must register and pay for their copies of
- QCDRUN within 30 days of first use or their license will be withdrawn.
- Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting QUART, Inc.
-
- Anyone wishing to distribute QCDRUN for any kind of remuneration
- must first contact QUART, Inc. at the address below for authorization.
- This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
- recognized by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) as
- adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such
- distributors may begin offering QCDRUN immediately. However, QUART,
- Inc. must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept
- up-to-date with the latest version of QCDRUN.
-
- Please pass a copy of QCDRUN along to your friends for evaluation.
- Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they
- can use it.
-
- QUART, 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 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail
- to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
-
- Planning is already under way for modifications to incorporate into
- the next version of QCDRUN. Legitimate suggestions for enhancements,
- modifications, or optimizations from registered users are welcome.
- Registered users suggesting changes or enhancements that are
- incorporated into a subsequent version of QCDRUN will receive a
- complimentary copy of that revised version.
-
- Barry Tepperman
- President, QUART, Inc.,
- 2131 Hollywood Blvd., #505,
- Hollywood, FL 33020
- Phone/Fax 305-967-6853
- CompuServe 72376.526
-
- Acknowlegdments:
-
- LHA Version 2.13 Copyright 1991 Haruyasu Yoshizaki
- WinBatch/Windows Interface Language Copyright 1988-1992 Morrie Wilson
- Microsoft and MS-DOS are Registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
- Windows is a Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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