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WinPatch(TM) version 1.2.7
Copyright (C) 1993-1999 Artistry, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
*** Installation ***
If you received this version of WinPatch in a self-extracting ZIP file
(for example, WP.EXE), you can install it as follows:
* On Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000: select
Run from the Taskbar Start menu,
type the full name of the file (for example, C:\DNLOAD\WP.EXE), press
the Enter key, and follow the prompts.
If you received this version of WinPatch in a ZIP file, first extract the
files to a directory on your hard drive, then select Run from the Start menu,
type C:\ANY_DIR\SETUP.EXE, press the Enter key, and follow the prompts.
Thank you for trying WinPatch 1.2!
*** WinPatch Requirements ***
WinPatch is a 32-bit program that requires Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 or
Windows 2000, or later. WinPatch requres less than 2mb of hard disk space.
Memory requirements match that of the operating system you are using.
I recommend that anyone using Windows 95 have at least 16mb of memory.
Windows NT users should have at least 20mb of memory.
*** What is WinPatch used for? ***
WinPatch is used to build or apply a patch file. Patch files greatly
simplify the task of providing file updates to your users. Patch
files contain only the changes made from one set of files to another.
Therefore, user updates can be distributed at a fraction of the cost
of re-distributing the entire set of files.
Patch files also insure the intellectual investment in you software.
UserÆs must have a valid copy of your software for them to be able
to apply the patch file.
How WinPatch works: The WinPatch build process compares a set of old
files in one folder to a set of newer files in another folder. WinPatch
also compares all of the folders inside each folder. WinPatch has
been tested with complex file systems that contained many different
files and folders containing over a 100 megabytes of data.
During the compare process, WinPatch analyzes and compares the files
determining which folders and files have been modified and added in
the folder with the newer files. WinPatch then creates a WinPatch
file (.WNP) containing the changes needed to update the folder of
older files to the newer files.
The second step to this process is to apply the WinPatch file to a
folder that contains an old set of files, such as one that exists on
one of your user's personal computer. This process is called Apply.
This SHAREWARE copy of the WinPatch master program allows you to create
and apply patch files. Registering the WinPatch program entitles you
to use the registered version of the WinPatch master program, plus a
distributable, Apply - Only program.
Using WinPatch: WinPatch was designed for both the experienced developer
and those who may be new to patch file technology. For the experienced,
there is an expert mode, making quick work of creating or applying a
patch file. For those new to creating or applying patch files there is
a Wizard that guides the user through every step of the process.
WinPatch is a shareware program that can be purchased for US$50.00
directly from Artistry, Inc, and using a credit card
from DigiBuy, www.digibuy.com. For more information, read the
file order.txt that's installed in the WinPatch 1.2 file folder.
If you are trying WinPatch 1.2 for the first time, you will have 45 days
to evaluate it.
After WinPatch 1.2 is installed and you have received Your registration
number, you may register your copy of WinPatch 1.2 by clicking on the
Register button in the WinPatch 1.2 About dialog.
If you have any questions about WinPatch 1.2, you can contact us at:
E-mail: sales@artistryinsoftware.com
Artistry, Inc.
PO Box 115
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 740-5208
Distribution information may be found in the file vendor.txt. The
WinPatch 1.2 copyright and software license information can be found in
the file license.txt.