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COMPUTER DICTIONARY FOR WINDOWS
Version 1.40
The first 1,001 terms that every computer user should know.
Requires: Windows 3.1, VGA, mouse
OR: OS/2 2.1, VGA, mouse
Written by: Gary FitzGerald
553 Haverstraw Rd.
Suffern, NY 10901
(914) 357-4171
(6:00pm - 10:00pm Eastern Time)
Computer Dictionary for Windows is a "shareware program" and is
provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. If you find
this program useful and find that you are using the Computer
Dictionary for Windows after 30 DAYS, you MUST make a
registration payment of $5.00 to Gary FitzGerald.
Gary FitzGerald is a member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
Copyright(c)1994,1995 by Gary FitzGerald. All rights reserved.
=================
TABLE OF CONTENTS
=================
1. Registration Form
2. Program Description
3. Installation - Read 1st
4. Installation in Windows
5. Installation in OS/2
6. Installed files list
7. Manual Installation
8. In case of installation difficulty
9. License for Use
10. Vendor Info
11. Warranty
12. Software Support
13. Definition of Shareware
14. Uninstalling the Software
====================================================
REGISTRATION FORM -- Computer Dictionary for Windows
====================================================
Please make payment by check or money order (in US funds)
payable to "Gary FitzGerald" and send to:
Gary FitzGerald
553 Haverstraw Rd.
Suffern, NY 10901
Quantity Price
Shareware Registration fee ($5.00/copy): _______ ________
Printed Booklet ($7.50/copy incl. S & H*) _______ ________
Your State Sales tax on booklet (if any) ________
Total enclosed ________
* Shipping and Handling within the Continental United States
Name ________________________________________________________
Company ________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________________________
Where did you get Computer Dictionary? ________________________
Comments? ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Please specify the diskette size(s) that are acceptable to you:
___ 3.5" 1.44MB ___ 3.50" 720KB
___ 5.25" 1.2MB ___ 5.25" 360KB
As a registered user, you will automatically be notified
of future products and you will receive a discount on future
shareware and non-shareware prices.
v:1.4 <ASP>
===================
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
===================
This online dictionary of computer terms contains definitions of
the first 1001 terms that every computer user should know.
Written in language that beginners can understand, this
dictionary is a useful vocabulary reference for all computer
users. Learning to use the dictionary is easy because of the
familiar Windows Help interface. Finding a word is as easy as
point and click. To use the Computer Dictionary, place your
mouse on the push button that corresponds with the first letter
of the word you want to look up and press the left mouse button
once. Symbols (*) and Numbers (#) are also available. Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to look through the list of words.
Once you find the word you want in the list, place the mouse on
that word and press the left mouse button once to display
the definition of the word. The README file includes
installation instructions, warranty, license for use, support
policy and a registration form to register the software.
Registered users will automatically receive a discount on future
shareware and non-shareware prices.
=======================
INSTALLATION - READ 1ST
=======================
Most likely, you have received this program with all of the files
contained in a single compressed file (typically called
CDICT1.ZIP.) In this event, you must follow your supplier's
instructions for expanding the compressed file to yield the
individual program files. Typically, this involves copying the
compressed file to a directory on your hard drive, along with the
expansion program and then running the expansion program (ie:
PKUNZIP CDICT1.ZIP.) This will expand the files into a usable
form. After expansion, or if you received the files already
expanded, continue with the installation instructions below.
=======================
INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS
=======================
There are a variety of ways to install this program in Windows.
The easiest is to use the installation utility provided with the
program files. This INSTALL program gives you the option of
performing either of two tasks. If you wish, the installation
program will copy the program files from where they are now to
another directory on your hard drive and/or create a group with
icons in your Windows Program Manager. You will be asked to
confirm your desire to copy files and/or create icons in the
Program Manager. For example, you may elect to leave the files
where they are and just create the icons. If you choose "NO" to
both operations, the installation program will not do anything at
all.
To run the installation program, start Windows by typing WIN from
a DOS prompt. From the Program Manager's main menu, choose File,
Run (keystrokes ALT, F, R). Type the path and the file name
INSTALL. For example, if the files are on a disk in the A drive,
type A:INSTALL and press OK. If the files are in a directory
called TEMP on your C drive, type C:\TEMP\INSTALL and press OK.
If you are not sure of the full path name, choose the "Browse"
button and locate and highlight the INSTALL file and press OK
twice. The installation program should now start.
The first part of the INSTALL program will ask you if you want
the files copied to another directory on your hard drive. If you
do not, click the NO button or type N and the files will not be
copied elsewhere. If you want the files elsewhere, choose the YES
button or type Y. If the files are now on a disk in a floppy
drive or a temporary directory, it is recommended that you choose
YES (click the YES button or type Y) to copy the files to their
own directory. Next, you will be asked to choose a path and
directory to place the files. The recommendation of the CDICT
directory on the C drive (C:\CDICT) is filled in. If this is not
satisfactory, type in the path and directory you desire. When
you are finished typing or if the default is satisfactory, choose
OK (click the OK button or press TAB and ENTER.) The program
files will now be copied to the directory of your choice. This
may take some time depending on the current location of the files
and the speed of your computer, so please be patient. You are
advised of the progress of the file copying process. If your
screen saver should come on during this operation, just move your
mouse to turn it off so you can see the screen display.
The second part of the installation program will ask you if you
want the icons for the program created in the Program Manager.
If you choose NO, you will have to create the icons yourself to
start and run the program. If you choose YES, the program icons
will be created and placed in a new Computer Dictionary group in
the Program Manager. The installation program will now end.
To start the Computer Dictionary for Windows, double click on the
Computer Dictionary icon or click once on the icon and press
ENTER. You will be greeted by a welcome screen and then the
dictionary will start. Instructions for using the dictionary are
on the first screen (CONTENTS screen) of the dictionary.
====================
INSTALLATION IN OS/2
====================
The Computer Dictionary for Windows can be run in a Windows
session or WIN/OS2 session under the OS/2 operating system. To
install this program in OS/2, first start a Windows session or
WIN/OS2 session from the OS/2 desktop. Once in the Windows
session proceed with the installation instructions above for a
Windows installation.
====================
INSTALLED FILES LIST
====================
When you receive the Computer Dictionary for Windows, it should
have the following files:
COMPDICT.EXE The program to start the Dictionary
COMPDICT.HLP The dictionary
BC402RTL.DLL A Windows DLL needed
README .TXT This file of information for users
REGISTER.TXT The software registration form
VENDOR .DOC A file for distributors
FILE_ID .DIZ A descriptive file
INSTALL .EXE The installation program
Please note that the installation program is not copied to the
destination directory during the installation process. You
should keep a copy of the original file(s) that you received in
case you want to reinstall the program or pass it on to a friend.
===================
MANUAL INSTALLATION
===================
If you have received this program with all of the files contained
in a single compressed file (typically called CDICT1.ZIP), you
must follow your supplier's instructions for expanding the
compressed file to yield the individual program files before you
can install the program.
The following instructions will assume that the program files are
already expanded and located on a disk in your A drive. Simply
substitute a different path (location) for the "A:" in the
instructions if your files are elsewhere. These instructions
will also assume that it is acceptable to you to create a
subdirectory on your C hard drive called "CDICT" which will
contain the program files. It is recommended to run the Computer
Dictionary for Windows from the hard drive because it will make
the program run faster.
Place the disk in the A drive if you have not already done so, or
remember the location (path) of the files. Go to a DOS command
prompt or open a DOS command prompt in Windows.
To print this file for reference type:
COPY A:\README.TXT PRN
To make a directory and copy the files from the disk, type the
following commands and press ENTER after each:
C: To make the C drive active
CD \ Change to the root directory
MD CDICT Make the new directory
A: Change to the A drive
COPY A:\*.* C:\CDICT Copy the files from A to C:\CDICT
Remember to substitute different locations in the above
instructions if necessary. If you are at a DOS command prompt,
type WIN and press ENTER to start Windows. If you are in a DOS
session in Windows, type EXIT and press ENTER to return to the
Program Manager.
In the Windows Program Manager, create a new group to hold the
program icons, by selecting menu item File, New, Program Group,
OK (keystrokes ALT, F, N, G and press ENTER.) Type a name for
the new group "Computer Dictionary" and press ENTER. The new
group should now appear in the Program Manager. Leave this group
active in the Program Manager while you create the icons in the
next step.
To create the icons, select File, New, New Program Item, OK
(keystrokes ALT, F, N and press ENTER.) Type the title for the
first icon as "Computer Dictionary" and press TAB. Next, type
the command line to execute the program "C:\CDICT\COMPDICT.EXE"
and click OK or press ENTER. A new icon called "Computer
Dictionary" should now appear in the group. To run the program,
double click this icon or highlight the icon and press ENTER.
Although this README file and the registration form are also
contained within the Computer Dictionary for Windows, it may be
convenient to have them available also from the Program Manager.
To create icons for these items, (keeping the Computer Dictionary
group active) select File, New, New Program Item, OK (keystrokes
ALT, F, N and press ENTER.) Type the title for the first icon as
"Readme" and press TAB. Next, type the command line
"NOTEPAD C:\CDICT\README.TXT" and click OK or press ENTER. To
add an icon for the registration form, select File, New, New
Program Item, OK (keystrokes ALT, F, N and press ENTER.) Type
the title for the next icon as "Registration Form" and press TAB.
Next, type the command line "NOTEPAD C:\CDICT\REGISTER.TXT" and
click OK or press ENTER.
Double click or highlight the registration form icon and press
ENTER. This will start Windows Notepad and load the registration
form for this shareware. You may fill in the requested
information or print a blank copy to be filled in by hand. In
Notepad, select File, Print (keystrokes ALT, F, P) to print a
copy of the registration form for mailing. Enclose the
registration form and your check in an envelope to the author to
register the software.
==================================
IN CASE OF INSTALLATION DIFFICULTY
==================================
In case of difficulty installing this program, first expand the
program files as instructed by your supplier. Start Windows by
typing WIN at the DOS command prompt. When the Program Manager
screen appears, use your mouse to select from the main menu
File, Run (keystrokes ALT, F, R.) Type the following command
followed by the path to the current location of the program files
(in this example it is assumed that the files are on a disk in
the A drive):
WINHELP A:\COMPDICT.HLP Press ENTER or click OK.
(If the disk is in the B drive, substitute B: for A: above.)
(If the disk you received has the files compressed, follow
the vendor's instructions for expanding the files. Once
expanded, replace the A: in the command line above with
the path (ex: C:\CDICT) where you located the expanded files.)
The Computer Dictionary will start. This means you are
running the program from the disk OR the current location of the
files. The disk or the main file is not damaged. You should try
the installation procedure, above, again.
If the program does not start, the disk or files you have may
have been damaged. Contact your distributor for a replacement.
===============
LICENSE FOR USE
===============
If you find this program useful and find that you are using the
Computer Dictionary for Windows after 30 DAYS, you MUST make a
registration payment of $5.00 to Gary FitzGerald. The $5.00
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.
Computer Dictionary for Windows 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.
Commercial users of the Computer Dictionary for Windows must
register and pay for their copies of the Computer Dictionary
within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Gary
FitzGerald.
Discounts are available for quantity purchases of registered
versions of the Computer Dictionary for Windows. Users Groups
and others may benefit from this approach. Contact Gary
FitzGerald for details.
===========
VENDOR INFO
===========
Anyone distributing the Computer Dictionary for any kind of
remuneration is encouraged to contact Gary FitzGerald at the
address above. Gary FitzGerald must be advised so that the
distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of the Computer Dictionary for Windows. You are
encouraged to pass a copy of the Computer Dictionary for Windows
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
Computer Dictionary for Windows.
========
WARRANTY
========
Users of the Computer Dictionary for Windows must accept this
disclaimer of warranty: "Computer Dictionary for Windows 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 the Computer Dictionary for
Windows."
================
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
================
Registered users are supported by the author for a period of
three months from the date of registration. Contact
Gary FitzGerald by mail at 553 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern,
NY 10901 or phone at (914) 357-4171. The best time to call
is 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Eastern Time. Support by phone is
limited to 30 minutes of total connect time. Support may be
provided for a fee after this initial period has elapsed.
Gary FitzGerald 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.
=======================
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 it. 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.
=========================
UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
=========================
All of the files for this software are contained in one directory
(C:\CDICT if you accepted the default.) To uninstall the
software, delete the files in the directory and remove the
directory. Then delete the icons and new group, if created, in
the Program Manager.
To delete the files, go to a DOS prompt or start a DOS command
prompt in Windows and type the following commands followed by
pressing ENTER:
C: To make the C drive active
CD \ Change to the root directory
CD CDICT Change to the program directory
DEL *.* Delete all of the files
CD \ Change back to the root directory
RD CDICT Remove the program directory
If you are at a DOS command prompt, type WIN and press ENTER to
start Windows. If you are in a DOS session in Windows, type EXIT
and press ENTER to return to the Program Manager.
To delete the icons in the Program Manager, highlight one of the
icons in the group, press the "Delete" key and then press ENTER
to confirm that you intend to delete the icon. Continue this
process for each icon created for this program and (assuming you
created a group for the Computer Dictionary alone) press "Delete"
and ENTER one more time to remove the group.