Black Box 4/BlackBox.cdr/w3_apps/mscalc.arj/README.TXT

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     Money Smith Financial Calculator for Windows
        Full Featured Financial Calculator
       Program, Documentation, and Examples
      Copyright 1991-1992 by Bradley J. Smith
               All Rights Reserved
   Member of Association of Shareware Professionals

Release Notes: Version 1.0 (Initial Release)
Requires: Windows 3.0 or 3.1, hard disk & Mouse.

Files in this release:
 setup.exe     - Installation program - run this to install
 setup.inf     - Setup information file
 mscalc.exe    - Money Smith calculator
 mscalc.hlp    - Help file for calculator
 mscalc.wri    - User's manual for calculator
 vendor.txt    - Sample review and distribution rules
 readme.txt    - This file
 register.txt  - Registration/licensing form.

 mscalc.zip    - Zipped version of above files (bulletin boards)

Release Policy:
 The shareware version of this program can be freely distributed
 as long as you abide by the terms of the license and don't
 charge a fee or otherwise profit from distribution.  See
 vendor.txt or the license for sample reviews and for-profit
 distribution terms.

Printing this file: (Approx 6 pages)
  Use the notepad to view/print this file or just use the DOS
  PRINT command as in:
    c:>  print readme.txt

Looking at the manual:
  Use the Windows Write application to view and print the
  manual.  Use the File Open command from Write to view the
  file MSCALC.WRI. Use the File Print command in to print it.
  You may prefer to set the font for the manual to a printer
  font before printing them.

Installation using the setup program:
  If you are loading the program from a floppy disk you should
  have a file called "setup.exe" on it.  Run this command
  Choose the File Run command from the menu of your program
  manager and type in 'a:\setup' or 'b:\setup' to run the Money
  Smith setup program from your drive.  Alternately you can
  double click on the file from the Windows program manager.
  Setup will fully install this program including installation
  in the program manager.  If you have trouble running setup
  consult the manual instructions below.

From the shareware source:
 Odds are pretty good you downloaded this from a bulletin board
 or copied it from a friend.  Odds are equally good the program
 is compacted in some way.  Create a new directory for Money
 Smith on your hard disk and copy the archived version to this
 new directory.  The most popular file compaction programs
 follow:

 Self Extracting Archive example: smith2.exe - you need to run
    smith.exe
 PKZIP format: example: mscalc.zip - you need to run
    pkunzip mscalc.zip
 PKARC format: example mscalc.arc - you need to run
    pkunpak mscalc.arc
 LHARC format: example mscalc.lzh - you need to run
    lharc x mscalc.lzh

 You can get all three of these shareware unpacking programs
 from your nearest bulletin board or a local users group.
 Other packing programs are popular, so ask the person you
 got the program from. Once unpacked you can use the setup.exe
 program to setup Money Smith. See the instructions above.

Manual Installation:
 You can manually install the calculator if setup fails to do so
 or if you simply prefer manual installation.  Follow the
 instructions below - comments are marked with an asterik *

If you have not run setup:
 *  1. Create a destination directory on your hard disk of
 *     your choice
 MKDIR C:\MSCALC
 *  2. Copy the files from your disk to the new directory
 COPY  A:*.* C:\MSCALC
 *  3. Install Money Smith in the Windows Program Manager
 *     using the File New command as described in your Windows
 *     manual.  You need to add the executable file
 *     MSCALC.EXE to your program manager groups.  If you have
 *     Windows 3.1 you can just drag the file MSCALC.EXE from
 *     your File Manager to your Program Manager.

Licensing:
  The license terms are online accessible from the Help menu
  of this program. They are listed at the end of the mscalc.wri
  documentation file. This program is shareware and not free.
  You have 30 days to try it. The shareware version is
  provided completely AS IS with no warranty either express or
  implied.  You take the risk for using it.  If you are a
  registered user you get full mail support for 90 days and
  preferential treatment for unsupported replies after the 90
  days.

Registration:
  You are granted a 30 day trial license to decide if Money
  Smith is for you.  After that period you are expected to
  register Money Smith to continue using it.  Registration
  costs $15.00 + $4 shipping & handling.  You can print the
  register.txt file to register or order toll free using the
  number below. Discounts for group (MAIL ONLY) orders, site
  licenses, etc.. are listed in the register.txt file.  Please
  note: discounts and site licenses are only available via mail
  directly from Money Smith Systems using the register.txt
  file.  You cannot get quantity discounts or site licenses by
  phone.

Phone Ordering Service:  1-800-444-5457
 To make it easy to register we have arranged for Software
 Excitement! take orders via Mastercard, or Visa. You can
 call them toll free at the number above or
 FAX: [phone] or for foreign orders call
 503-826-8082.  Mail address is Software Excitement,
 6475 Crater Lake Hwy. , Central Point, OR 97502.

Alternate Service:
 You can call 1-800-242-4775 or [phone] or FAX to
 [phone] or order via Compuserve at 71355,470, or via
 mail (no group discounts/site licenses) at PsL, P.O. Box 35705,
 Houston, TX 77235-5705.  These numbers are for ORDERING ONLY.
 PsL will not provide technical support, site licenses,
 discounts, handle returns, or give you any technical
 information. They only take orders!  Contact Money Smith
 systems at P.O. Box 333, Converse TX 78109 if you want to
 order in quantity or do anything but order.

Compuserve Electronic Mall:
 Order your copy via compuserve mall:  type: GO SE

Direct International Registration: (US $15 + $6 Shipping)
 Credit card orders can be made at the voice or FAX phone
 number above. For direct mail orders, Checks/Money Orders
 should be in US dollars drawn on US banks. Many post offices
 offer International Money orders which are also acceptable.

Eurosoft Registration Service:
 For convinience we have signed with a transatlantic
 registration service which takes foreign currency at
 market prices. Mail orders can be made in foreign currency
 to the following:

United Kingdom and Scandinavia: Mail 11.67 Pounds Sterling To:
 Hillfoots Data Services
 Mains House
 Tillcoultry
 Clackmannanshire
 FK13 6PQ,  UK

Remainder of Europe: Mail DM 35,00 or equivalent To:
 Abegglen, Heinz
 0367-206054-50
 Credit Suisse
 CH-3800 Interlaken
 Switzerland
 (Currencies are OK)

Benefits of Registration:
 - A disk (720k or 360k) including the latest version of
     Money Smith.
 - A short printed users guide.
 - A 90 day limited warranty with mail support.
    (see license for details).
 - Notification and nice discounts on later products.

MONEY SMITH VERSION 2.0
 You may also want to consider ordering Money Smith V2.0
 which includes a registered version of the financial
 calculator for only $29.95 + $4 shipping US.

 European price for Money Smith V2.0 is:
 $29.95+ $6 shipping US by direct mail.  Cost for United
 Kingdom (from Hillfoots Data Services address above) is
 19.97 Pounds Sterling.  Cost for continental europe (from
 the Credit Suisse address above) is DM 59.92.

Money Smith V2.0 is our complete home and small business
 accounting system for Windows.  It is very popular and
 easy to use.  If you like the financial calculator you
 will probably like the powerful financial management
 features of Money Smith.  Features include:

Money Smith Version 2.0 Features:
 - A complete double entry accounting system with arbitrary
     accounting dates.  You can look at just the data you're
     interested in.
 - A complete financial calculator.
 - A graphical toolbar with the most frequent functions on it.
 - A new completely interactive graphical interface including
     fully interactive reports and graphs.
 - Powerful automatic  and memorized transactions.
 - A full suite of Reports and Graphs that change as you update
     data.  Naturally you can print them as well.
 - Investment support for stocks, mutual funds and securities.
 - Press and point help - just press the '?' button on the
    toolbar or the Shift+F1 keys then press the selection you
    want help on. Complete online and printed documentation.
 - Easy exporting of graphs and reports to spreadsheets and word
    processing programs.
 - International currency and date support using windows control
    panel international options.
 - Right mouse button popup menus.
 - Smart entry fields that let you do simple math right in the
    field.
 - Improved printer support including fonts and margins.
 - Check or transaction style entry.
 - Completely Windows 3.1 compatible.

The latest fixes are always on Compuserve in the IBMAPP forum.

Definition of Shareware
 Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
 before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
 using it, we expect you to register. Individual programs differ
 on details -- some request registration while others require
 it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you
 get the simple right to continue using the software and an
 updated program.

 Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
 and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few
 specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are
 accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and
 the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there
 are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the
 method of distribution. The author specifically grants the
 right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and
 sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors
 require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may
 copy their Shareware.

 Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
 should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
 whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
 fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
 And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
 has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
 product, you don't pay for it.


ASP Ombudsman Statement
 "Bradley J. Smith 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 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to
 ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536."

Reaching Me:
  You can reach me at the registration address or write to me
  on the services below.  Your comments and questions are
  always welcome. Registered  users - PLEASE include your
  registration number with your letter or message.  Online
  services will get you the quickest answer!

  Money Smith Systems
  P.O. Box 333
  Converse, TX 78109

  Prodigy: VTDW36A
  Compuserve: 70324,1077
  Internet: [e-mail]

Have fun using the Money Smith Financial Calculator!!!

Bradley J. Smith
Author and President, Money Smith Systems
Association of Shareware Professionals Member