SocBase readme.txt file Thanks for supporting SocBase! Subject Chapter ---------------------------------------- Shareware...........................1 Limited Warranty....................2 System Requirements.................3 Installing SocBase..................4 Uninstalling SocBase................5 The User's Manual...................6 Technical Support...................7 Distributing........................8 Registering SocBase.................9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, you are required to register it (or purchase the licensed version as in the case of SocBase). Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail 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 retail or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS (INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE) ARE PROVIDES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Delite Software DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY,CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND NOT Delite Software OR ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY Delite Software, ON THIS Delite Software PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY Delite Software, ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, CONTRY TO COUNTRY. NEITHER Delite Software NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF Delite Software HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY USING THE SHAREWARE VERSION OF SocBase YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND SUPERSEDE ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Use of this software is permitted only to the extent reasonably required to determine whether to purchase the software. After payment is made, use of this software is limited to use on only a single personal computer or workstation which is not used as a server. An additional payment is required for each use on another personal computer or workstation. Only a single copy may be made of this software solely for backup or archival purposes. The software may also be transferred to a single hard disk. Any use of this software in violation of the above is not licensed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ System Requirements Hardware Requirements Minimum system requirements is a 386 with 4 MB RAM. Recommended system is a 486 with 8MB RAM. Harddisk space required: ~4.0 MB (If no drivers are present..vbrun300.dll etc) 1.1 MB (If you have all the drivers already) Software Requirements Windows 3.1X, Windows 95 or Windows NT (Has not been tested under OS/2 Warp....yet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Installing SocBase If you have not installed SocBase before on the computer you have to run the SocBase setup program from Windows so it will work properly on your computer. You cannot just copy the files from the SocBase disk to your hard disk. The files on the distribution disk are packed in a special way to save space. The setup program unpacks those files and builds them on your working disk. ************************************ Installing SocBase for the first time: ************************************ Windows 95 / Windows NT 1. Start Windows. Close all applications. 2. Insert the disk "SocBase Setup Disk 1(3) in the disk drive. 3. Run the setup program: To open the File Run Dialog Box, select "Run" from the START Menu. 4. Enter the Command Line Type in the dialog box the command that will run the SocBase setup program. type: A:\SETUP32 Click the "OK" command button. 5. Follow the instructions and SocBase will be installed on your system. The setup program will notify you when the installation is complete. Windows 3.1 / 3.11 1. Start Windows. Close all applications. 2. Activate Program Manager Make Program Manager the active window. 3. Open the File Run Dialog Box To open the File Run Dialog Box, select "Run" from the Program Manager's File Menu. 4. Enter the Command Line Type in the dialog box the command that will run the SocBase setup program. If your disk drive is A:, type: A:\SETUP16 Leave the "Run Minimized" box un-selected, and click the "OK" command button (or press "Enter"). 5. Follow the instructions and SocBase will be installed on your system. The setup program will notify you when the installation is complete. **************************************************************************** If you are upgrading to a newer version of SocBase follow this instruction: **************************************************************************** Unpack the upgrade file and copy the following files to your SocBase directory: readme.txt (this file) socbase.exe socbase.hlp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Uninstalling SocBase Click on the "Unistall SocBase" icon in the SocBase folder. Follow the instructions and SocBase will be removed from your system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The User's Manual There's no printed Users Manual supplied in order to keep the cost down. All information is available in the on-line Help file. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SocBase Technical Support Technical support for SocBase can be obtained from: Delite Software Mats Fredriksson Axgatan 6 431 40 Molndal SWEDEN Internet: mats.fredriksson@tripnet.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distributing You are encouraged to pass a copy of the shareware version of SocBase along to your friends for evaluation. If you do so, you must provide them with the entire set of SocBase shareware version files. These include: cmdialogvb_ commdlg.dl_ ctl3dv2.dl_ ddeml_dl_ field.bmp graph.vb_ gsw.ex_ gswdll.dll_ gtlist.vb_ itgraph.vb_ lock.wa_ mmsystem.dl_ msafinx.dl_ msajt112.dl_ msajt200.dl_ msaes110.dl_ readme,txt [This file] setup.exe socbase.exe socbase.hlp socbase.ini setupkit.dl_ setup1.ex_ setup.lst sys.dat threed.vb_ vshare.38_ ver.dl_ vbrun300.dl_ vbdb300.dl_ unlock.wav Do not simply copy the files off your hard drive. SocBase must be installed using the SETUP program or it will not function correctly! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Registering SocBase You may use the shareware version of SocBase for a 30 day trial period. If you would like to continue to use SocBase after the 30 day trial period, you are required to register SocBase. When you register SocBase you will receive a codeword that unlocks all limitations. SocBase may be purchased from a number of sources. You are free to purchase your copy from where ever you desire. To print an order form: 1. Start SocBase. 2. Choose "Register" in the "Help"-menu. 3. Click the left mouse button on the "Print Register Form". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------