DiscPlay 2.01 README.TXT file                                      21-Mar-1996
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 This package contains DiscPlay 2.01. The latest version of DiscPlay is always
 available at the World Wide Web address listed in the file CONTACTS.TXT.

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  * DiscPlay 2.01 has no new features over version 2.0. All documentation  *
  * is still accurate; version 2.01 is simply a bug fix.                   *
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 Thank you for trying DiscPlay 2.0! This file contains quick information on 
 installing, registering, and/or removing DiscPlay 2.0. 

 DiscPlay 2.0 is a $5.00 shareware audio CD player for Windows 3.x, Windows
 95, and Windows NT.  It offers many useful features, including:
  - Multiple custom playlists.
  - Collection searching and flexible printing.
  - Support for partial tracks in playlists.
  - Extensive Options for customizing the program.

 DISCPLAY 2.0 IS NOT CRIPPLED IN ANY WAY. The version you download is the
 full, working version of DiscPlay 2.0. There is, however, a shareware
 reminder screen displayed when you start DiscPlay.

 Please see the files CONTACTS.TXT, ORDER.WRI, and DISCPLAY.HLP (the on-line
 help) for more information.

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0. Contents
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 1. Legal Issues
 2. Files
 3. How To Install DiscPlay 2.0
 4. How To Remove DiscPlay 2.0
 5. How To Register DiscPlay 2.0
 6. Version History

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1. Legal Issues
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 SHAREWARE--
 DiscPlay is not free software. You are hereby licensed to use DiscPlay for 
 evaluation purposes without charge for a maximum of 31 days. If you choose to
 continue using DiscPlay after this 31-day evaluation period, you must
 register your copy of DiscPlay. Registration costs $5.00, and all payments
 must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank (see Registering in the on-line help
 for more information). Each $5.00 registration entitles you to use DiscPlay
 on exactly one computer for as long as you see fit.

 When your registration payment is received, you will be sent a password and
 serial number which will remove the startup "nag" screen.
 
 Unregistered use of DiscPlay after the 31-day evaluation period is in
 violation of U.S. and international copyright laws.

 LICENSE--
 DISTRIBUTION
 You are encouraged to distribute as many copies of DiscPlay as you wish,
 provided that all files from the original set (DISCPLAY.EXE, DISCPLAY.HLP,
 README.TXT, CONTACTS.TXT, COMPACT.DPT, and ORDER.WRI) are included
 unmodified, and that you do not charge for them (except media and handling
 charges, where appropriate).

 You may not, under any circumstances, distribute your registration password,
 serial number, or any other material that may override the startup nag
 screen.
 
 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
 DISCPLAY AND ITS ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY
 WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS
 OFFERED. YOU MUST USE DISCPLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK--THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE HELD
 RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
 
 That said... Enjoy!

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2. Files
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 DISCPLAY.EXE DiscPlay 2.0's executable file.
 DISCPLAY.HLP The on-line help file.
 CONTACTS.TXT Contact information.
 README.TXT   Instructions and last-minute notes.
 ORDER.WRI    Order form (for registering the program).
 COMPACT.DPT  Print template that prints about 40 albums per page.

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3. How To Install DiscPlay 2.0
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 1. Create a directory for DiscPlay 2.0.
 2. Copy all 6 included files into the new directory.
 NOTE
  It is recommended that you create a separate directory to hold your disc
  information (.DPD) files. To do this, follow these steps:
   1. Select "Options..." from DiscPlay's Window menu.
   2. Click on the "Directories" tab.
   3. Click on the "Browse" button next to the "Album Files" edit box.
   4. Type a name for the new directory and click "OK".

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4. How To Remove DiscPlay 2.0
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 1. Delete the directory you copied the DiscPlay 2.0 files into.
 2. Delete the disc information (.DPD) files you've accumulated (and/or the
    directory containing them).

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5. How To Register DiscPlay 2.0
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 See "How To Register DiscPlay 2.0" in the on-line help for instructions on
 how to register the program.

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6. Version History
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 - 01/16/96: DiscPlay 2.0 released (or thereabouts).
 - 03/25/96: Version 2.01 fixes bug that caused version 2.0 to refuse to play the last
             track on CDs on some systems.