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- * MusicEase - Version 4.03 *
- * Copyright 1993 by Gary Rader *
- * *
- * Published exclusively by: *
- * RMH Computer Services *
- * PO Box 657 *
- * Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 *
- * (317) 782-9903 *
- * *
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- INSTALLATION:
- -------------
- Installation of MusicEase is very easy.
-
- If you have received your evaluation copy on (2) 5-1/4" floppy disks,
- simply place DISK #1 in your floppy disk drive and type A:START [ENTER].
- (or B:START, or any other valid floppy drive letter).
-
- If you received your evaluation copy on a single 720k floppy disk, simply
- place the disk in your floppy disk drive and type A:START [ENTER] (or
- B:START, or any other valid floppy drive letter).
-
- If you "downloaded" your evaluation version from a BBS or other electronic
- service, simply create a "temporary" subdirectory on your hard disk drive,
- and extract the files from the distribution archive file to that directory.
- Then change to that subdirectory, and type START [ENTER].
-
- The installation program will create the necessary subdirectory on your
- hard drive, and will then install the program files to that subdirectory.
- Once the installation is complete, you may delete the files from the
- "temporary" subdirectory that you originally created.
-
-
- QUICK START:
- ------------
- In order to make FULL use of this powerful program, you will need to fully
- read the documentation, which is contained in a file called MUSICEZ.DOC.
- However, simply executing the command ME followed by pressing the [ENTER]
- key will start the program. The menu options are displayed in the lower
- portion of the screen, and you can move forward from one item to another by
- pressing the [SPACE] or [TAB] keys. The [BACKSPACE] or [SHIFT]-[TAB] keys
- will move backwards from one item to the previous.
-
- The first thing that you will probably want to do is to set the Options for
- your system. When initially installed, MusicEase is configured for CGA
- video. Using your [TAB] key, move through the options at the bottom of the
- screen until "Options" is highlighted. Press your [ENTER] key to go into
- the Options setup area. Once in the Options area, press [TAB] to highlight
- the "Display" option, and press [ENTER]. In the Display setup, you can
- select the preferred MODE (Text or Graphics), RESOLUTION (Medium or High),
- and ADAPTER (MDA, CGA, EGA, VGA, etc).
-
- With these options set, you're ready to begin using MusicEase!
-
-
- PRINTING THE DOCUMENTATION:
- ---------------------------
- The documentation file (MUSICEZ.DOC) is formatted for 75-characters per
- line, and 60-lines per page. To print the documentation, you can simply
- issue the following command from the DOS command line:
-
- COPY MUSICEZ.DOC PRN
-
- The documentation file contains form-feed characters, so it can also be
- printed by various printing utilities.
-
-
- MusicEase is Shareware!
- ---------------------------------------
- The registration fee for MusicEase is $49.00 (US), plus applicable
- shipping/handling charges. You are entitled to evaluate MusicEase for a
- period of up to 30 days. If after that time you intend to continue to use
- the program you must register it. If you do not intend to continue to use
- the program you must delete it from your system.
-
- There is a file named REGISTER.TXT in the distribution file set which
- contains the information regarding the interactive registration process.
- This process is activated by pressing [SPACE] from either the beginning or
- ending screens of the program. It will calculate the appropriate charges,
- and will then print a registration form (either to the printer or to a text
- file).
-
- The shareware copy of MusicEase that you have is not restricted in any way.
- Upon registering the product, you will receive:
-
- - a copy of the most current version available,
-
- - a 25% discount on future upgrades and new releases,
-
- - a printed manual including graphics of music which cannot be
- included in the non-registered on-disk manual,
-
- - an extensive tutorial,
-
- - a symbol definition utility,
-
- - a symbol file containing many more symbols,
-
- - unlimited support via mail, telephone, CompuServe, etc.,
-
- - update notices for future versions,
-
- - removal of the watermark on printed output,
-
- - removal of registration reminder screens,
-
- - welcome screen will include "Registered to: <YourName>".
-
- And apart from all that, the knowledge that you are helping to support the
- Shareware concept - a distribution system that brings you quality software
- at realistic prices.
-
- So what is Shareware?
- ---------------------
- Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by authors and
- publishers through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk vendors, and by
- copies being passed among friends. It is software that you are allowed to
- try before you pay for it. This makes shareware the ultimate in money back
- guarantees.
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. There is good
- and bad shareware, just as there is good and bad retail software. The
- primary difference between shareware and retail software is that with
- shareware you know if it's good or bad before you pay for it.
-
- You benefit because you get to use the software to determine whether it
- meets your needs, before you pay for it. Authors benefit because they are
- able to get their products into your hands without the expenses it takes to
- launch a traditional retail software product.
-
- The shareware system and the continued availability of quality shareware
- products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the shareware
- you use. It is the registration fees you pay which allow shareware authors
- to support and continue to develop their products.
-
- Please show your support for shareware by registering those programs you
- actually use and by passing them on to others. Shareware is kept alive by
- your support!
-
- RMH Computer Services 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.
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