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NeoBook (R) for Windows 95/NT
Copyright 1993-97 NeoSoft Corp.
P.O. Box 5667
Bend, Oregon 97708-5667
(541) 389-5489
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* IMPORTANT INFORMATION *
This is an evaluation version of NeoBook for Windows. You may use
it for 30 days. If after 30 days you would like to continue using
NeoBook then you must purchase the licensed version.
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WHAT IS NEOBOOK?
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NeoBook for Windows is a powerful authoring system for disk-based,
books, interactive catalogs, newsletters, kiosks, training
materials, etc. NeoBook's intuitive graphical interface makes it
easy for anyone to combine pictures, sounds, video, special
effects, text and other elements to produce sophisticated
multimedia applications. Finished publications can be compiled into
stand-alone 32-bit Windows applications which may be distributed
royalty-free.
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INSTALLING & STARTING NEOBOOK
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This program requires Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT. The
hardware and memory requirements are the same as those recommended
by Microsoft for Windows 95 itself. If Windows 95 runs well, then
NeoBook should run well too.
The evaluation version of NeoBook for Windows requires no special
installation. Simply un-zip the NeoBook ZIP archive into a
directory of your choice and run NEOBOOK.EXE from the Windows
Explorer, File Manager or NeoSoft's QuikMenu 4 Windows.
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FEATURES
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The Windows version of NeoBook includes many new and expanded
features, including:
* 32-bit compiler creates stand-alone Windows applications
complete with custom installation program.
* Expanded file support, including BMP, PCX, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIF,
ICO, WMF, FLI, FLC, AVI, MOV, MPEG, WAV, MID, RTF, True Type
fonts, and more...
* Enhanced scripting language with conditional statements,
variables, file i/o, looping, and more.
* Longer command lines - up to 32k per button.
* Internet command to link your publications to Web sites.
* Page Actions (Button Actions attached to pages).
* Functions for Computer Based Training and Scoring.
* Text Entry fields, Radio Buttons and Check Boxes for advanced
user interaction.
* Create and play your own animated cartoons.
* Edit multiple publications - drag and drop objects between
them.
* Automated Slide Shows.
* Transition Effects.
* Multiple Palettes in 256 color mode.
* Optional Password to Exit.
* Option to Translate Common Text Strings for simple
Internationalization of publications.
* Drag and drop from File Manager/Explorer for fast publication
building.
* Imports existing NeoBook for DOS publications.
* and much more...
Some of the features added to version 3.1 include:
* Transparent images.
* Multi-line Text Entry fields.
* Pages now have separate "enter" and "exit" action scripts -
great for turning off sounds, animation, etc.
* Compiler can now directly link JPEG format images into EXE
which can reduce the size of compiled publications.
* Compiler now includes "Compress Images" option to leave images
in original format (for speed) or convert to compressed format
(to reduce size).
* Option to add your own custom mouse cursors.
* InternetLink action now correctly locates and runs only one
instance of browser.
* Optional word wrap for Title text.
* RTF format text files can be imported in place of ASCII text
in article windows and TextWindow and PrintTextFile commands.
* The DOSCommand action now allows the use of internal DOS
commands like dir, copy, etc.
* TextWindow command now includes W, H and word wrap parameters.
* PrintTextFile command now includes a word wrap parameter for
improved printer output.
* The PopupImage and Stickynote commands now include an option
to stay on screen until a page change or window redraw - great
for slide shows.
* Added a "Visit NeoSoft Corp. on the Web" choice to the Help
menu.
* And many other fixes and enhancements....
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PURCHASING NEOBOOK FOR WINDOWS
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The licensed version of NeoBook for Windows is $199.95 + shipping
and includes:
* NeoBook Publication Compiler to create stand-alone 32-bit
Windows applications, complete with installation, compression
and multiple disk spanning options.
* Unlimited License to distribute your compiled publications.
* The latest version on diskette free of annoying reminder
screens like this one.
* Additional sample publications and templates.
* 100,000 word Spelling Checker for error free publications.
* Free NeoToon software to create your own animated cartoons for
NeoBook.
* Typeset illustrated Manual with tutorial and programming
examples.
* Technical Support.
* Notices of Major Upgrades.
* Information about other NeoSoft Products.
Contact our sales department at (800) 545-1392 or (541) 389-5489
for pricing and information about multiple user quantities. Dealer
inquiries welcome.
Shipping & Handling (S&H):
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United States: $5 US Mail, $9 FedEx 2-day
Canada/Mexico: $7 Air Mail, $17 FedEx
Other Nations: $12 Air Mail, $19 FedEx
Ordering NeoBook for Windows is easy! For your convenience, we
gladly accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. If
you send your order through the mail, we also accept checks and
money orders provided they are in U.S. funds and drawn on a U.S.
bank. To place an order, use one of the following methods:
Orders Only: (800) 545-1392 (9-5 PM PST)
Phone: (541) 389-5489 (9-5 PM PST)
Fax: (541) 388-8221 (24 Hours)
Mail: NeoSoft Corp.
P.O. Box 5667
Bend, Oregon 97708-5667
You may also purchase NeoBook from any one of our many dealers
world-wide. For a list of dealers and information about other
NeoSoft products, including NeoBook for DOS, check out the help
file (NEOBOOK.HLP) accompanying this program.
If you would like to give an evaluation copy of this program to a
friend or associate please do so, but you may NOT give anyone your
serial number or transfer your registration. We hope you enjoy
NeoBook and share it with your friends.
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CUSTOMER SERVICES & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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NeoSoft provides its registered software customers with free
technical support. We also provide limited technical support to
persons evaluating our products during the 30 day evaluation
period.
We do, however, strongly encourage people to purchase licensed
versions. Software development and support is very expensive and we
need your help if we are to continue to provide quality programs at
affordable prices. If you haven't already, please take a few
moments to purchase this program. This will allow you to continue
using this software legally and insure your eligibility for
technical support, product update notification, special discounts,
new product announcements, etc.
If you should encounter a technical problem or question not covered
in the manual or on-line help, you may use one of the following
avenues to obtain technical assistance:
MAIL POSTAL CORRESPONDENCE TO:
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NeoSoft Corp.
Customer Support
P.O. Box 5667
Bend, OR 97708-5667
TELEPHONE SUPPORT:
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Technical support and product update information are available
between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time),
Monday through Friday. Please have the following information
available for the support staff when you call:
* Brand name and model of your computer system, mouse, video
adapter and monitor.
* Operating system (DOS & Windows) version numbers.
* A listing of the contents of your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
files.
* A description of the problem, how it occurred, and how to
reproduce it.
Telephone support may be obtained by calling (541) 389-5489. You
may also FAX your questions to (541) 388-8221.
ON-LINE SERVICE:
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Technical support, updates, product information and evaluation
copies of all our products are available from the following on-line
services:
CompuServe:
GO NEOSOFT
Internet E-Mail:
techsup@neosoftware.com
World Wide Web:
http://www.neosoftware.com
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DISTRIBUTING YOUR PUBLICATIONS
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Users who have purchased NeoBook for Windows, may use it to produce
and distribute compiled stand alone executable (EXE) versions of
their publications. You may distribute these stand alone executable
(EXE) programs royalty free, provided your agreement with anyone
who will use the stand alone executable programs which you
distribute acknowledges the following items:
1. NeoBook is owned by NeoSoft Corp.;
2. NeoSoft Corp. will not be held responsible for damages caused
by the disks and programs that you create and distribute; and
3. NeoSoft Corp. is under no obligation to provide product or
technical support to users of the products which you create
using NeoBook.
You may only distribute the stand alone executable programs
produced by NeoBook. You may not distribute with your stand alone
executable programs any portion of NeoBook's documentation, labels,
packaging, serial numbers, Product Registration Card, or other
related materials and printed information included with NeoBook.
You may, however, use sample files and images from the example
publications included with NeoBook.
Evaluation versions of NeoBook for Windows may not be used to
distribute publications except for purposes of evaluating the
product prior to purchase (within the 30 day trial period). Under
no circumstances may you sell, rent or charge a fee for compiled
publications created with evaluation versions of NeoBook.
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ASP MEMBERSHIP
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NeoSoft Corporation is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). The ASP and NeoSoft want 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"
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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NEOSOFT CORP. WARRANTS THE PHYSICAL DISKETTE(S) PURCHASED FROM
NEOSOFT TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A
PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. IN THE EVENT
NEOSOFT CORP. RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTICE FROM YOU OF DEFECTS IN
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, NEOSOFT CORP.
WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DISKETTE(S). DISKETTES MUST BE RETURNED
TO: NEOSOFT CORP., CUSTOMER SERVICES, P.O. BOX 5667, BEND, OR
97708-5667. THE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE
LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF DISKETTES AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER
DAMAGES. THE PUBLISHER MAKES NO WARRANTY CONCERNING THE FUNCTION OR
FITNESS OF THIS PROGRAM AND ANY ACCOMPANYING FILES OR
DOCUMENTATION. NEITHER NEOSOFT CORP., NOR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR OTHER
SIMILAR DAMAGES OR CLAIMS, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY OTHER
COMMERCIAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT WILL THE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE
LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF ANY FORM OF THE CLAIM.
NEOSOFT CORP. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TRADEMARKS
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NeoSoft, NeoBook, NeoPaint, NeoShow and PhantomScreen are
registered trademarks of NeoSoft Corp. Other brand and product
names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
COPYRIGHT
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(C) NeoSoft Corp. 1993-1997. All Rights Reserved. This software and
all accompanying documentation are protected by both United States
and International Copyright laws and treaties.
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OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS FROM NEOSOFT CORP
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For information on the many exciting products available from
NeoSoft please refer to the Help file (NEOBOOK.HLP) in your NeoBook
directory.
Evaluation copies of most NeoSoft products can be obtained from
better shareware disk vendors or downloaded from most major on-line
services such as CompuServe (GO NEOSOFT) or the Internet
(http://www.neosoftware.com). For additional information, pricing
or dealer information contact the NeoSoft Sales Department at (541)
389-5489.
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Thank you for supporting NeoSoft Products