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This is the Readme file for first time users of One-Step High Quality FAX,
(HQ-FAX), Copyright (c) 1993 by HTF Consulting. This file contains infor-
mation about installing HQ-FAX, first time use, registration, product
support, general information about the shareware distribution method, and
information required by the ASP, (Association of Shareware Professionals).


DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
=======================
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying.
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 commer-
cial 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 HQ-FAX must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"HQ-FAX is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all warranties, expressed
or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchant-
ability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of HQ-FAX."

HQ-FAX 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 HQ-FAX 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.

REGISTRATION
============
If you find this program useful and find that you are using HQ-FAX regularly
after a 30 day trial period, you should register and make a payment to HTF
Consulting of $19.00 + $3.00 Shipping & Handling ($22.00 total). The $19.00
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any
one time.

Users may register through the registration procedure in the Compuserve
Shareware Registration Forum, or by mailing a check to the address below.
HTF Consulting
P.O. Box 2824
So. Shore Center
Alameda, Ca. 94501

Registration benefits will include but may not be limited to the following:
  1) A 30 page user manual full of how-to information & clearly written
     technical information about Group-3 FAX and related subjects.
  2) 1 business day turn around for technical questions thru the SHW BBS.
  3) Technical problems requiring a software fix will be addressed ASAP.
  4) An option to purchase one or more sets of commercial pre-printed
     forms (digitized) which work with and enhance the product.
  5) Free upgrades on a Semi-annual basis. (Frequent suggestions for
     enhancements will be implemented as resources permit).
  6) A $19.00 credit towards the purchase of FAXHAVEN, a package which
     will make processsing of received FAXes a 1-STEP snap for DOS users.
     (Available in the 1st quarter of '94.)

Pre-registration product support will be confined to start-up assistance
through the Compuserve Shareware BBS.


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.

You are encouraged to pass a copy of HQ-FAX 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 HQ-FAX product.

Commercial users of HQ-FAX must register and pay for their copies of
HQ-FAX within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting HTF Consulting.

Anyone distributing HQ-FAX for any kind of remuneration must first contact
HTF Consulting 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 HQ-FAX immediately. However HTF Consulting must still be
advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of HQ-FAX).

ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT
===================
The ASP Board has set up an office of Ombudsman and appointed as ASP member
as Ombudsman. The Ombudsman's sole role is to mediate disputes between ASP
members and their customers. The Ombudsman reports to the Board situations
where he/she feels Board action or knowledge is appropriate.

All ASP Members and Associate Members are required to cooperate with the
Ombudsman when so requested. The following text is required by the ASP.

[This program is produced by HTF Consulting, 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 [phone] or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.]



INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
======================
As you are reading this Readme file, it is assumed that you have trans-
ferred the complete umcompressed HQ-FAX package to a diskette. If not,
please do so right away. The installation of HQ-FAX is very simple, but
it assumes that it will install itself from diskette.

1)   Mount the installation diskette into drive A: or B:

2)   Enter A: or B: Make sure that the DOS prompt  changes  from
     C:> to A:>, or from C:> to B:>. This is very important!

3)   Enter "Install".  If you wish the package to install itself on any
     path in the Install command.
         Example (1): "Install D:\Hqfax",
         Example (2): "Install C:\Doc2fax"

Now you can watch HQ-FAX install itself. It will only take a
minute. This install procedure will NOT update your Autoexec.bat
file. It will place it's own customized "Hqfax.bat" file in áthe
root directory, drive C:, so that it will change to the C:\HQ-FAX
directory (or the directory that you specified) before executing
the HQ-FAX procedure.

Attention! The first time that you run HQ-FAX, you will need to
fill in the field which specifies the FAX file format that you wish
to use. This format must be compatible with your FAX modem product

That's it. You're ready to go. Start by entering "HQFAX" at the DOS
prompt.