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- NOTES ON WINCLOCK 3.00 BETA TEST
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-
- WinClock and documentation Copyright (c) 1990 by David A. Feinleib.
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- Date of release: *** October 7, 1990 ***
-
- Thank you for taking the time to look at WinClock Version 3.00 Beta Test.
-
- Notes on Beta Test
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- The purpose of releasing the Beta Test Version of WinClock 3.00 is to allow
- users to test the program so that they can report any bugs that they find
- as well as make suggestions on features that should be added or changed.
-
- Please note that since this is a Beta Test version, it is very possible
- that there are still bugs which remain to be fixed!
-
- Also note that the documentation and help have been updated as much as
- possible to reflect changes that have been made
- in this version but may have errors or changes that need to be made
- before the actual release of version 3.00. Please notify me of any errors
- that you find.
-
- Please see the documentation for information on installing and running
- WinClock.
-
- When will the real version probably be released?
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-
- The real (non - Beta Test) version of WinClock 3.00 will probably be released
- within a week or two of the release of this Beta Test. If any huge bugs
- are encountered, it may take longer to release the actual version.
-
- An attempt will be made to add features that are suggested before the release
- of the actual WinClock 3.00. Major additions to the program will probably
- not be implemented in this version but will be saved for the next version.
-
- (Those of you that have made suggestions that have not been implemented in
- this version, please do not feel that I have forgotten or thrown out those
- suggestions; it is only that they are major changes that need more thought
- and time to implement!)
-
- A note to registered users
- --------------------------
-
- This Beta Test version of WinClock is not being sent to registered
- users but is being uploaded to bulletin boards so that both
- registered and non-registered users may test it.
-
- Copies of the actual WinClock 3.00 will be sent out (as well as
- uploaded to bulletin boards) when it is released. The reason for
- this is that it costs money to send out copies of WinClock
- to individuals, so that it is more effective to send out
- only the actual release version. (The actual release version
- will of course be uploaded to BIX, CIS, and other BBS's as well!)
-
- Thanks.
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-
- My appologies for the awkward pagination of this note. My thanks again to all
- of you who are taking the time to look at this!
-
- How to contact me regarding bugs, suggestions, and comments
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-
- 1. Write:
-
- David A. Feinleib
- 1430 Mass. Ave. Suite 306-42
- Cambridge, MA 02138
-
- 2. Send BIX mail to:
-
- "pgm"
-
- 3. Send CompuServe mail to:
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- 76516,20
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- 4. Send mail on a BBS via FIDONET (IBM UG BBS, Boston MA.) to:
-
- David Feinleib
-
- Below is a list of changes and additions to versions of WinClock from
- 2.07 and greater.
-
-
- - Version 2.07 [September 23, 1990]
-
- Version 2.07 added Screen Saver Compatibility. Setting this option
- on will cause WinClock to be hidden (not displayed on the screen)
- after a certain amount of time when the mouse or keyboard have not
- been activated.
-
- - Version 2.08 [September 29, 1990]
-
- Version 2.08 fixed a bug in the timers which caused the display to
- show incorrect timer counts.
-
- Version 2.08 modified the timer start/stop button to make it easier
- to use.
-
- Version 2.08 added the "Lock location" option which allows the user
- to lock WinClock's location on the screen.
-
- - Version 3.00 [October 5, 1990]
-
- Version 3.00 added many features to the "Alarms" section. You can
- now run a program at a certain time and enter the time for alarms
- to go off in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
-
- The "Run-Program" option was the reason for the change of major
- version number from 2.xx to 3.00.
-
- You may now specify the screen saver compatibility delay in
- the form MM:SS (minutes:seconds) instead of just seconds. (You may
- enter the delay in seconds; it will be converted to the MM:SS form.)
-
- Bugs which caused the set time/date feature to function
- incorrectly have been fixed.
-
- You may now specify the time to set in the set time/date function
- in 12 or 24 hour format.
-
- The keyboard interface was updated to reflect changes that
- were made in the last several versions.
-
- Previous versions of WinClock had trouble dealing with
- configuration files created by different versions of WinClock -
- sometimes causing memory or other problems. This has been
- fixed. (Please note though, that, as in other versions, you
- will have to re-select your Preferences when you first upgrade to
- this version of WinClock.)
-
- The time it takes for WinClock to write the configuration file
- was reduced.
-
- How to pay for/register WinClock
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-
- WinClock is ShareWare.
-
- You may make copies of this program and give them to others as
- long as the documentation is provided with the program, both
- unaltered.
-
- If you like WinClock, a registration fee of $7.50 would be
- appreciated. The next version is free (plus S&H). You will
- be able to receive support by mail, BIX, CompuServe, or FidoNet.
-
- Please include your name, address, and current version number.
- (The version number may be found in the About Box.)
- See above for the address.
-
- Registered versions of WinClock, which include a free update are
- available for $15.00.
-
- Site licenses, LAN licenses, and substantial quantity discounts
- are available.
-
- Customization of WinClock is available but is not included in the
- ShareWare registration fee. The fee charged for customization
- will depend on the amount and significance of the customization.
-
- Please contact me for more information regarding the above two
- items.