README.TXT  (Important notes and additions)

Last update:  Jan 25, 1993.

********  REINSTALLATION

1]  VERY IMPORTANT:  You must run the install program (follow the 
instructions below) to change your existing menu, index and phone book data 
files to the new format.  ** YOU CAN NOT SIMPLY COPY THE NEW FILES! **

********  INSTALLATION

1]  IMPORTANT:  You must run the install program from a floppy drive for the 
program to function.  To do this you should have a program diskette.

2]  If you do not have a BIGMENU program diskette then create one by copying 
the following (6) files to the root directory of a floppy disk: 
        
        [file]             [description]
        ------------       ------------------------------
        BM_M     PRG       Holds program characteristics.
        INSTALL  EXE       Install program.  Creates other program files.
        MENU     EXE       Menu program. Can not be executed without 
                           BIGMENU.BAT.
        README   TXT       This file.
        README   BAT       Runs README.TXT.
        BIGMENU  HLP       BIGMENU help file

If you do have a program disk then make sure the above files are on the disk.
The lastest release is 1-25-93.  All of the above files should be dated 
1-25-93 or later.

3]  Use the following commands in DOS to install (first time) or reinstall:
        To install from the A: drive ==>
        (Put your program diskette into the A: drive)
        C> A:
        A> INSTALL

        To install from the B: drive ==>
        (Put your program diskette into the B: drive)
        C> B:
        B> INSTALL

4]  Reinstallation will convert your existing BIGMENU data and menu files to
the new improved format.

5]  Command line options (YOU MUST INSTALL FIRST):
        
      C> BIGMENU               Start program.
      C> BIGMENU "User Name"   Skip initial screen and go to a user menu.
      C> MENU PB               Run Phone book module only.
      C> README                View this file (README.TXT).
      C> INSTALL               Installation program.

********  UPLOADING TO A BULLETIN BOARD

1]  Use your communications program to upload BIGMENU7.ZIP to your local 
bulletin boards.  If you do not have BIGMENU7.ZIP, then you must create it by
compressing the (6) program files (listed above) using PKWARE.

********  OTHER INFORMATION

1]  If you find problems with the program or have complaints or suggestions
then write or call:

        First Step Computer Ideas of Orlando
        P.O. Box 161463
        Altamonte Springs, Fl 32716-1463
        1-407-869-8999

2]  To register:  Print a registration form by choosing <F8> in any menu.
Registration is only $35.  If you would like an unregistered up to date copy
of BIGMENU then send $5 to the address above and please specify floppy disk
size (5.25 in. or 3.5 in.) and density (360K, 720K, 1.2M, or 1.44M). 
                             
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    Receive a FREE copy of the BIGMENU Scheduling module if you register 
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    ***  PLEASE REGISTER AND DISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM TO OTHERS  ***

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