README.TXT -- InfoMiles Documentation ====================================================================== Contents 1. What is InfoMiles? 2. System requirements 3. File contents 4. Installation 5. Getting started 6. Ordering information 7. Support 8. Trademarks 1. What is InfoMiles? InfoMiles is a comprehensive solution for tracking communications usage among multiple communication programs including Internet, BBS, services, fax, email, etc. In one convenient location you can quickly determine connection, file transfer and cost information from virtually any communication software that maintains a usage log. The usage reports can be presented in several ways using the configurable include and detail options. Features: * Works with many communication programs including the Internet Access Kit supplied with OS/2 Warp** * Configurations for several popular communication programs supplied * Reports of connections, file transfers and service breakdowns * Graphic charts show communication usage and costs at a glance * Filter reports to include only desired information * Format of the reports can be defined by the user * Each communication program can be configured differently * Locate desired information quickly * Print or save reports to a file * Costs for up to 50 services with up to 10 user-defined service providers * Long distance phone charges and monthly service charges * Online help with graphic examples * BONUS utility creates detailed usage logs for communication programs that do not 2. System requirements Required: IBM** compatible 386SX or higher running OS/2** Presentation Manager** (OS/2 Warp** version 3 tested) Approx. 1 megabyte available hard disk space Suggested: Modem and communication software 3. File contents FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS description file INSTALL.EXE - Installation files INSTALL.HLP INSTALL.MSG MAKEOBJ.CMD INFOMILE.EXE - REQUIRED files for program operation GUICRT.DLL -------- JPRIKOID.DLL G21AOI1D.DLL INFOMILE.HLP INFOMILE.MSG INFOMILE.INI COST.INI README.1ST - Installation notes LICENSE.TXT - Important license information README.TXT - This documentation file ORDER.TXT - Order form HISTORY.TXT - Revision history *.CFG - Configurations for several popular communication programs. INFOLOG.EXE - BONUS logging utility INFOLOG.INI INFOLOG.TXT 4. Installation The software can be installed in 2 ways: 1. The easiest way is to run the INSTALL program from the directory where it is located. This will create a directory on your hard disk, copy all necessary files and selected configurations and create a desktop icon object if desired. 2. A manual installation can also be done as long as all files required for program operation detailed above are present and located in the same directory. 5. Getting started If your communication software configuration WAS included in this package, be sure the Log file location in Setup is the same as your communication software. If your communication software configuration was NOT included in this package, you will need to set up the following the first time the program is run. Required Setup Log file Connections Optional Setup File transfers Provider costs Service costs Preferences NOTES: Be sure logging is turned ON in your communication software options or setup. When using different versions of communication programs, the format of the usage log file MAY change between versions resulting in inaccurate reports. This problem can be overcome by inspecting the log file with a text editor and splitting the log file into seperate files at the point where the format changes. Configurations can then be set up for each file. A default cost configuration is provided which includes a typical long distance carrier and internet provider. To use these configurations, link your service names (as shown in the reports) to the supplied Provider costs in Service costs Setup. The provided logging utility can be used to create detailed usage logs for communication programs that do not. A default configuration is supplied to read the log files generated by this utility. 6. Ordering information The following options are available for purchasing the software after the initial 30 day evaluation period. 1. GO SWREG on CompuServe Registration id 6257 2. BMT Micro Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, EuroCard, Optima, Money Order, Cashiers Check, and Personal Checks are accepted. Please do not send cash in the mail. Personal checks are subject to clearance. Voice Orders: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST (-5 GMT) (800) 414-4268 (Orders Only!) (910) 791-7052 (Orders, questions) Fax Orders: (910) 350-2937 24 hours / 7 Days Online Orders via modem: (910) 350-8061 10 lines, all 14.4K (910) 799-0923 Direct 28.8K line Internet: orders@bmtmicro.com Mail Orders To: BMT Micro PO Box 15016 Wilmington, NC 28408 U.S.A. Upon registration you will receive a serial# enabling use of the software without any reminder screens or functional restrictions. Registrations remain effective for all future versions of the software. Updates will be uploaded periodically to relevant CompuServe forums, Internet sites and major BBS's containing fixes, enhancements, user requests and new additions to the software. 7. Support Support questions, as well as bug reports and suggestions for improvement, are welcomed and encouraged. Electronic mail is preferred to one of the following: CompuServe - 74466,2137 Internet - craven@ibm.net Alternatively mail can be sent to the following address: Bryce S. Craven 16615 E. 42 Terr. Independence, MO 64055-5417 USA 8. Trademarks IBM, OS/2, Warp, and Presentation Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. END OF README.TXT ====================================================