Cross Platform provides information about how the files on a Macintosh can be used with Windows-based computers. It also functions as an excellent disk-cataloging tool. There are three main types of user who will need it :
• Users needing to share files with Windows-based computers.
• Macintosh users needing to work on Windows computers.
• Users wishing to catalogue and analyze the files on their computer.
Requirements
• An Apple Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Performa, PowerBook or other MacOS-compatible.
• System 7 or later.
Getting Help
There are two sources of help within Cross Platform. Firstly, there is the ActiveHelp toolbar at the top of the screen, which describes the purpose and function of the current mouse location. Secondly, there is the Help window, which can be viewed by clicking the ActiveHelp toolbar or choosing Cross Platform Help from the Help menu.
Purchasing Information
Cross Platform is freely distributed as trial software. You are permitted to evaluate it for 28 days before discarding it, or purchasing a Personal or Network license. When Cross Platform is purchased, the report limit of 100 files is removed. If you purchase the Network license, you will also be able to access files on networked servers.
Licensing
You must purchase one license for each computer on which Cross Platform is used. Licenses can be purchased with the enclosed Register Cross Platform program, using a page on the World Wide Web, or via telephone. Payment may be made by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
Pricing
Current pricing is $20 for a Personal License, $40 for a Network License (allows analysis of files on networked servers), and $30 for a Personal License bundled with NameCleaner. There is excellent discount pricing available for multiple-license purchases of these packages; the Register Cross Platform application includes pricing for up to 20 licenses - for higher-volume pricing, please contact us at pricing@sigsoftware.com.
Purchasing online (easiest)
• Click Purchase Online… in the about box or go to http://order.kagi.com/?BX
• Wait for your web browser to load up the page.
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Please enter any additional comments in the space provided.
• Follow the instructions on the web page to enter your credit-card details.
Purchasing via email
• Click Purchase Alternative… in the about box or run the Register Cross Platform program.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Please enter any additional comments by clicking the speech bubble next to the product name.
• Select the VISA, MasterCard or American Express payment method and enter your card details.
• Click the Copy… button to copy out the text for emailing.
• Create a new email message in your email software.
• Choose Paste from the Edit menu.
• Address the message to shareware@kagi.com and send it.
Purchasing over the telephone
• Call (US) 510 658-5244, available 10am to 5pm PST weekdays and at some other times.
• Follow the instructions on the telephone.
• When asked, specify how many, of which products you wish to purchase.
• When asked, state your name, address and email address clearly (all are required).
• Please note that telephone orders carry an additional handling charge of $5.
Purchasing via fax
• Click Purchase Alternative… in the about box or run the Register Cross Platform program.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Please enter any additional comments by clicking the speech bubble next to the product name.
• Select the VISA, MasterCard or American Express payment method and enter your card details.
• Click the Print… button to print out the form for faxing.
• Fax the printed form to (US) 510 652-6589.
Purchasing by mail (slowest)
• Click Purchase Alternative… in the about box or run the Register Cross Platform program.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Please enter any additional comments by clicking the speech bubble next to the product name.
• Select the Check, Cash, VISA, MasterCard or American Express payment method.
• If you are purchasing by cash, select the currency you wish to pay in.
• If you are purchasing by credit-card, enter your card details.
• Click the Print… button to print out the form to sent with your payment.
• Send to : Kagi, 1442-A Walnut St PMB #392-BX, Berkeley, CA 94709-1405, USA.
After you have purchased
As soon as your payment has been processed by Kagi, you will automatically receive an email with the subject Thanks for your Payment containing an enabler code which will work for 7 days. During this period you will also be emailed your permanent license code or contacted if there is a problem (a human has to check your details before sending a permanent license). If you wish to trace an order, please contact support@sigsoftware.com.
Any distribution of Cross Platform must include this file. No responsibility about Cross Platform's functionality or integrity is implied. This document and Cross Platform are copyright of the author. Other trademarks are copyright of their respective owners.
Version 1.1 — 1st June 1999
• Removed Program report and Summaries to simplify design.
• Replaced user interface to mimic Mac OS 8 Finder.
• Changed restriction in unlicensed version to 100-file limit.
Version 1.0.1 — 4th October 1998
• Tweaked a few items for better appearance under Mac OS 8.
• Allowed report customisation on trial version, modified pricing.
