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- ZipLabel v3.0
- 4/15/98
- Copyright (c) 1997-1998
- Earle F. Philhower, III
- earle@geocities.com
-
- [search for "-new-" to find the changed sections of this document]
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- Introduction -new-
-
- ZipLabel is a utility for the creation of labels to be placed in
- Zip disk cases. It can generate many different kinds of labels,
- containing directory information, images, fonts, and more. Organize
- all your stuff with it!
-
- *** Check out cdrLabel if you have a CD/CDRW drive and like ZipLabel ***
- *** http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6552/cdrlabel.html ***
-
- You'll find that this README.TXT is truncated from previous releases.
- All of the information that was in this file is now located in the HLP
- file, accessible from the Start Menu or the program itself.
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- Requirements
-
- * Windows 95, NT, or 3.1(Win32s)
- * 800x600 display recommended
- * Printer (laser or inkjet recommended)
- * Colored Paper (optional)
- * Scissors
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- Installation -new-
-
- There are two ways of installing ZipLabel:
- 1. Use the included Setup program, which will make program groups
- and allow you to use the Uninstall program, or
- 2. Just copy the executable file to any convenient directory.
-
- If there are any problems with the setup program, just perform option
- (2) and send me some email (earle@geocities.com).
-
- WINDOWS 3.1 ONLY: Under Windows 3.1 you NEED to have Win32s v1.30c
- installed. If you don't already have you can get it at the following URL:
- http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q122/2/35.asp
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- What's New -new-
-
- ZipLabel was initially released September 1997. Since then it has
- undergone an incredible amount of work to become to the program you
- see today.
-
- Changes in this release of ZipLabel (April 15, 1998).
- Version 3.0:
- * Multi-line strings, with more formatting options
- * Graphical directory browser and file editor
- * Automated, customizable comment line
- * Space between labels for people with shaky hands
- * Icons for all saved files with double-click opening
- * Stores printer setup between runs
- * Registered users get to customize their initials on-the-fly
- * Ergonomic changes to interface, tweaks to menu tree
- * Finally, a help file!
-
- Changes in previous version (January 9, 1998).
- Version 2.0:
- * QUAD-Length Labels! 4x the fun!
- * Crop marks to make it easier to cut
- * Customizable borders
- * Printer setup dialog, can choose non-default printer
- * Can place label anywhere on printouts
- * Very small font sizes supported
- * Up to 5 columns now available
- * Spine can be custom aligned
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- Disclaimer and License -new-
-
- ZipLabel is shareware, copyright 1997-8 by Earle F. Philhower, III. All
- rights reserved. I make no warranties as to it's correctness or
- functionality. Use it at your own risk.
-
- You may use ZipLabel free of charge only for a 30 day evaluation period.
- After that, you must either register your copy by paying a small license
- fee, or stop using it.
-
- I encourage and grant license for anyone to copy and distribute
- unregistered version of this program, provided that:
- * Copies contain all files of original distribution in unmodified state.
- * No fee is charged other than a nominal duplication and handling fee.
- * Software is clearly identified as shareware.
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- Shareware Registration -new-
-
- ZipLabel is shareware, the standard software try-before-you-buy. If it
- is of use to you after the initial evaluation period, a $15.00
- registration fee is requested. If ZipLabel isn't useful to you, or you
- find some important features lacking, feel free to email me at
- earle@geocities.com. I listen to all comments. :)
-
- What Will You Get For Registration?
- * A registration code that can be entered into the Registration dialog.
- This code will remove the random nag screen before printouts, as well
- as allow you to customize the initials.
- * Registration will be good for all future releases of ZipLabel.
- * Addition to the mailing list for new releases and betas. Your contact
- information will not be distributed to any other parties. I hate
- spam worse than you do, believe me!
- * A warm, fuzzy feeling for supporting the shareware concept.
-
- How Do You Register?
- Registrations are now being processed through the Kagi (http://www.kagi.com)
- online service, which allows both check and credit card payment. It should
- also decrease the turnaround time for registration codes to a matter of days
- or hours.
-
- Before May 1, 1998, the easiest way to register is to select the "Order
- Form." item in the Help menu, and follow the program's prompts to email
- your payment information. If, for some reason ZipLabel cannot find the
- executable "REGZL.EXE", you will have to execute it from the Explorer or
- File Manager yourself.
-
- After May 1, 1998, an "Online Registration." option will appear in the
- Help menu. If you'd rather register via your Web browser, you may use
- this option to connect to the Kagi server automatically. Please note
- that this obviously requires an internet connection. If you're unwired
- you can always use the "Order Form." option and snail mail your
- registration.
-
- You can bring the online registration form up in your web browser by
- using the following URL:
- http://order.kagi.com/?philhower
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- Bug Reports
-
- If ZipLabel crashes on you, or doesn't print out correctly on your
- printer I'd like to hear about it. Please make sure to include the
- following information to speed things up:
-
- * Operating System
- * Printer Type, Language(PCL, GDI, PS), Connection(network, local, etc)
- * Series of operations to cause failure (if it's repeatable)
-
- Just saying "ZipLabel crashed on me!" is about as useful as saying "My
- car's broken" to a mechanic over the phone. ;)
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- Future Directions
-
- * Free rotation of images and text?
- * In-place editing of strings, selecting of directories?
- * Importing file icons?
- * User suggestions, of course
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- Earle F. Philhower, III
- earle@geocities.com
- http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6552
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