Newsreader for Windows

A Newsbyte and Bix reader for Windows 

By Paul Kaliciak

September 1992 Release


INTRODUCTION

	It was literally the day that I planned to upload this program that I 
discovered that Microbytes "Bix" service has stopped operation. There 
are a couple of other things I want to do to this program in the near 
future (as I await the release of an improved Visual Basic 2.0), so I
will not remove the Bix features until the next version. 

	If you are a Newsbytes service subscriber, I hope you will find 
this program useful. I wrote it because I wanted a simple program that 
made the task of reading the news easier, while staying within Windows.


INSTALLATION

	Copy newsread.exe and 3dlabel.vbx to any directory you want. 
The first time you start the program, it will create a newsread.ini 
file in that same directory. Under "Preferences", set the directory where 
you normally keep your unzipped Newsbyte files.

	All the help and explanation is on-line, with dynamic prompts that 
change as you move the mouse, as well as "flyout" help windows that 
explain all the functions. You do not need a mouse to work this program, 
but as usual, it sure helps!


EPILOG

	Although it says version 1.1, this is the first release outside of my 
PC's four walls.  I am posting it only on CRS, and ASK THAT THIS VERSION 
NOT BE DISTRIBUTED BEYOND CRS. This is a semi-BETA - it seems solid to 
me, but I want to get some feedback before sending it any farther. 
	If you use and like this version, and/or have any suggestions to 
improve it (one is speed - I am hoping to greatly hasten the time it
takes to process and sort each Newsbytes file), E-Mail me your thoughts 
on the Windows conference, 97, or via CompuServe mail, at address 
70242,3375.  

	Needless to say, I make no promises as to how this software will 
perform on your computer, and am not liable for any damage it may cause - 
you are, as with all programs, using this at your own risk. 


	Paul Kaliciak