MemorySpy32 (Level 2) --------------------- stay-on-top memory gauge for 32-bit Windows(R) v1.0 PLEASE NOTE: This package also includes MemorySpy (Level 1), a 16-bit tool for simultaneous use under Windows 95 or solo use under Windows 3.1. MemorySpy (Level 1) performs additional resource monitoring functions for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. a product of RCCO Research (publishers of MONEY & BANKS (tm), Personal Banking Manager software) (D) Installation: -------------- To install RCCO Research's MemorySpy32: stay-on-top memory gauge, simply copy all files in the package to a folder of your choosing; we suggest creating a new folder or sub-folder named MEMSPY32. You may then launch the program from Explorer by double-clicking on MEMSPY32.EXE. You may also create a new shortcut for MemorySpy32 in any desired folder, specifying the pathname to MEMSPY32.EXE as the command line. The program's icon is contained within MEMSPY32.EXE and will be the displayed icon. You may then simply select the Start menu item for MemorySpy32, or launch from the appropriate folder. In Windows 95, to add this program to your Start Menu: 1. Click on Start. 2. Move the mouse pointer up to Settings. 3. Click on Taskbar... 4. Select the 'Start Menu Programs' tab. 5. Click on Add. 6. Click on Browse, then navigate to the application's executable file, MEMSPY32.EXE, by first double-clicking to the folder or sub-folder in which it exists. Select MEMSPY32.EXE. Click on Open. 7. Now the Command line shows the path to the MemorySpy32 executable file. Click on Next. 8. Choose a folder in which the shortcut to the program will appear (or select New Folder if one is desired). 9. Click on Next. 10. At the prompt 'Select a name for the shortcut,' type in "MemorySpy32." 11. Click on Finish. This returns you to the Taskbar Properties window. Click on OK. You may also print or view a formatted version of the documentation by opening MEMSPY32.DOC in Windows 95 WordPad (or any Windows word processor that can read the .DOC file format, such as Microsoft Word) and utilizing the print facility from within that program. Files List ----------- The following files list indicates the complete MemorySpy32 package which is distributed by the publisher on one 3.5" disk: CATALOG.TXT FILE_ID.DIZ ORDER.FRM README.TXT MEMSPY32.EXE (MemorySpy32, Level 2) MEMSPY32.DOC MEMSPY.EXE (MemorySpy, Level 1 [16-bit]) VENDOR.TXT (8 files) Program specifications: ------------------------ MemorySpy32 (Level 2) requires an 80386 or greater processor and 32-bit Windows operating system. MemorySpy (Level 1) will run under Windows 95 or Windows 3.1. Overview: ---------- RCCO Research's MemorySpy32: stay-on-top memory gauge provides a useful tool applet to monitor memory usage and availability for a system running under 32-bit Windows. MemorySpy32 can remain on-screen, in front of ("stay-on-top") other applications and windows for ready access. The small applet window can be moved to any available screen position. In the registered version, its moveable on-screen position is recalled from session to session to appear in the same place it was last utilized. A small tool-type window dynamically observes memory conditions/changes. Three gauges within the tool window display a percentage representation of Memory Load, Free Ram and Swap-File memory. Other functions are found on a Pop-up Menu. The registration fee of only $10.95 (plus S/H) provides a full registered copy (without the unregistered copy notices and program exit after 2 minutes) on a 3.5" 1.44mb diskette along with license to use the program after a 90-day evaluation period. The registered version recalls from session to session the last-used MemorySpy32 screen position. Also included on the disk is MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit]) which performs additional resource monitoring functions for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. In the evaluation copy, MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit]) will remain in use for one minute after its launch and then exit. The registered version has no time limitation and also recalls from session to session the last-used MemorySpy (Level 1) screen position. Site licenses are available from RCCO Research. Usage: ------- The use of the MemorySpy32 utility should be obvious and intuitive. The launch of MemorySpy32 opens a small tool-type window which observes a dynamic state of certain memory conditions/changes present on the system. Three gauges within the tool window display a percentage representation of Memory Load, Free Ram and Swap-File memory. Memory Load can show a 0 (zero) percent use (i.e., the Windows Memory Manager is at rest -- if this can be possible), through 100 percent (very active). The Free Ram gauge displays the amount of free actual physical memory available (expressed as a percent), and the Swap-File gauge shows a similar representation of the available paging file (which can usually be 0 [zero] percent with a properly configured 32-bit Windows system). Other functions are found on a Pop-up Menu (activated with a click on the right mouse button; see section below about the Pop-up Menu). Since MemorySpy32 can remain on-screen in front of other running Windows applications (or a DOS application running in a Window), it may be that the default position (lower right corner) may obscure an important portion of the user's screen. Simply click and hold the left mouse button on the title bar of the MemorySpy32 window and move MemorySpy32 to any desired position. The next time MemorySpy32 is launched for use, that last position will be recalled (registered version only). MemorySpy32's stay-on-top window behavior does not interfere with your favorite Windows screen saver. Pop-up Menu: ------------- If you click the right mouse button most anywhere within the red portion of the MemorySpy32 window, a Pop-up Menu will appear that contains selections for toggling MemorySpy32's Stay-on-Top status, launching MemorySpy Level 1, opening the program's About screen, viewing the Readme.txt (this file) in Windows Notepad, or Exiting the MemorySpy32 utility. MemorySpy32, as it is opened, remains on-screen, in front of ("stay-on-top") other applications and windows for ready access. If you would like to change the default window behavior of MemorySpy32 so that it will not remain in front of other windows, click the Stay-on-Top menu item. The check mark beside this menu item will disappear and MemorySpy32 will again behave as a normal Windows application -- that is, it can be covered by other windows running during the session. To recall MemorySpy32 as the active window in this instance, press to bring up the Windows Task Bar (if necessary), and select MemorySpy32 as the application to Switch To. If you change to non-Stay-on-Top status during a session, MemorySpy32 will return to its default Stay-on-Top behavior the next time the program is launched. Selecting the Launch Memory Spy Level 1 option on the Pop-up Menu launches MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit]) which performs additional resource monitoring functions for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. Additional details on these functions are covered in the documentation section, "MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit])," below. Selecting the About item on the Pop-up Menu brings up information on product name, version number, and copyright information. To close the About screen, click on the button. The documentation may be read online after launching MemorySpy32 by selecting the View Readme.txt item on the Pop-up Menu. (The Windows applet Notepad must be present on the system to enable the View Readme.txt function.) Exiting: --------- To exit the MemorySpy32 utility at the end of a session, click on the "X" Close button in the upper right corner of the MemorySpy32 window. You may also close MemorySpy32 by selecting the Exit menu item on the Pop-up Menu. MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit]) ----------------------------- Also included in this package is MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit]) which performs additional resource monitoring functions for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. The separate executable, MEMSPY.EXE, is a 16-bit Windows program that may be launched from the Pop-up Menu in MemorySpy32. It provides additional and different functions from that in MemorySpy32 (Level 2); many users of Windows 95 are very interested in also monitoring system resources much as they did in Windows 3.1. The secondary program, MemorySpy (Level 1), is a 16-bit program which can perform that operation simultaneously with the running of MemorySpy32 (Level 2). MemorySpy (Level 1) displays three gauges for monitoring system resources: the upper gauge shows the percentage of free GDI (Graphics Device Interface) resources; the middle gauge returns the percentage of free USER resources; the last, or bottom, gauge displays the smaller of the other two. With this monitor function, the user may determine how close the system is to running out of available resources. While this is generally not the problem in Windows 95 as it is in Windows 3.1, it is still problematic when running some applications and drivers, particularly a few written for Windows 3.1. MemorySpy (Level 1) allows the user to observe how those resources are used and whether or not they are returned to the resource pool after closing a suspected application. MemorySpy (Level 1) also has a Pop-up Menu with features similar to that described for MemorySpy32 (Level 2). It is suggested that both programs, MemorySpy32 (Level 2) and MemorySpy (Level 1) be run simultaneously throughout a Windows 95 session for use as constant monitors. Both will exhibit stay-on-top behavior if that option is checked on their respective popup menu items. These companion programs used together require very little themselves from system memory and resources. The registered version recalls from session to session the last-used MemorySpy (Level 1) screen position. MemorySpy (Level 1) is effective only under Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. Licensing Information: ----------------------- This program is licensed and supplied as is, without any warranty. To the extent permitted under applicable law, RCCO Research Associates disclaims all warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to this software program, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. In particular, this software program is not guaranteed to prevent or detect damage to your data or programs. In no event shall RCCO Research Associates be liable for any claims for lost profits or any damage, including, but not limited to, special, incidental, consequential or other damage (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this RCCO Research Associates product, even if RCCO Research Associates has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In no case shall RCCO Research Associates' liability exceed the license fees paid for the right to use the licensed version of the software. The license agreement and warranty shall be construed, interpreted and governed by the laws of the state of Tennessee. This software program is protected under the Copyright Laws of the United States of America and all applicable International Copyright Conventions. Makers and/or users of illegal or unauthorized copies of the registered version are subject to prosecution under these laws. Windows(R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other trade names referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. Site licenses are available from RCCO Research. The Unregistered Evaluation Copy: ---------------------------------- The evaluation copy of MemorySpy32 will exit approximately two (2) minutes after each launch of the program. To continually monitor your system's memory usage under dynamic conditions, we hope that you will consider using a full registered copy that will be available to run throughout your entire 32-bit Windows session (or until exited by choice). The unregistered copy of MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit]) will remain in use for approximately one (1) minute after its launch. The registered version will remain available throughout the Windows session or until exited by the user. The unregistered versions of these programs are intended for use in evaluation situations only. They may be used for ninety (90) days within your own organization by persons that have knowledge and understanding of the fact that this package is an unregistered evaluation copy. The payment of the $10.95 purchase price for a registered copy of this package will allow license for a single user to make use of the programs for purposes that are traditionally accepted for software applications of this type. Additional site license fees (see below) may be paid at the time of registration, or any time in the future after initial registration at the then current site license fee in effect. The license and authorized registration shall not be construed as being in effect until direct payment has been received by RCCO Research and an authorized, registered copy has been sent in the registered user's/users' name(s). The Registered Version of MemorySpy32: --------------------------------------- The registered copy performs the same execution as the evaluation copy, only without the unregistered copy notices. The program exit after two (2) minutes' use is eliminated. The registered version also recalls from session to session the last MemorySpy32 screen position. Documentation for the registered version is provided via an on-disk text file, similar to the present format. Also included on the disk is MemorySpy (Level 1 [16-bit]) which performs additional resource monitoring functions for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. The program exit after one (1) minute's use is eliminated. The registered version also recalls from session to session the last MemorySpy screen position. The purchase of a registered copy of this program includes a 25% discount certificate applicable to any future registrations of other RCCO Research programs. This feature alone can repay the MemorySpy32 registration fee several times over. Registration Notes: -------------------- Registration will obtain a copy of the most recent authorized version and provide legal authorization for continued use of the program after the ninety-day (90-day) evaluation period. You are granted an evaluation period of up to 90 days to determine whether or not you wish to purchase a registered copy of this software. To purchase a registered copy, you may mail the registration fee of U.S. $10.95 + $1.55 handling ($5.05 outside of U.S.A., $3.05 for Canada) directly to RCCO Research, RCCO Research Park, P.O. Box 196, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (U.S.A.). You will receive a registered copy of the latest version on a 3.5" 1.44mb disk. Additional users for business purposes may be licensed at the time of registration or they may be added later at the then current site license fee in effect. See the section below, "Site Licence Fees," for details. Please remit with check or money order only (no currency). We require payment with order so that prices and fees may be kept as reasonable as possible; this policy has worked well for us in recent years, as we observe increased registration on products that are reasonably priced. Please note that in order to make available and maintain the very low $10.95 purchase price, we simply cannot accept credit card orders or orders by toll-free telephone for this particular product. Even those customers who have ordered other RCCO Research products by credit card and toll-free number in the past must necessarily understand that such a price will not allow for the expense of processing such orders via those methods. We ask all purchasers of MemorySpy32 to simply send a check or money order along with their order so that we may continue to offer this product at this price. The purchase of this program also includes a 25% discount certificate for any future registrations of RCCO Research programs. Tennessee clients please include the required 8.5% sales tax on both the product amount and shipping/handling as mandated by the state. International clients must pay by check or money order in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank or the U.S. branch of an international bank. Please realize that international postal money orders are considerably delayed through the postal systems and may not be the most expedient way of relaying payment. An often-used form of payment consists of obtaining a dollar-denominated money order from the local American Express office which you may then airmail to us along with your order. An invoice will be included with your order, showing the registered serial number(s) applicable to the purchase. Prices and/or registration and/or license fees are subject to change. Please indicate program name and current version number on your order; you may use the Order.frm file provided with the program or simply send a note or letter with your name, organization name, address, program name & version, and remittance. Your comments on our programs are welcomed. [ Please consider how unusally low the registration price is for a full, legal, registered copy of software you may use for many years. If one uses the program beyond the liberal trial period, or attempts to continue using it without purchasing a registered copy, it must be considered unauthorized use of proprietary authorship and material. ] Site License Fees: ------------------- A site license for MemorySpy32 entitles an organization to receive one copy of the distribution package and duplicate the distribution disks for the specified number of copies. MemorySpy32 Single Copy $10.95 MemorySpy32 Site License Fees ----------------------------- 2 to 9 computers: $ 8.00 each 10 to 24 computers: $ 7.00 each 25 to 49 computers: $ 6.00 each 50 to 99 computers: $ 5.00 each 100 to 199 computers: $ 4.00 each Additional Information: ------------------------ If you have any comments regarding this program after (or with) registration, please direct them to: RCCO Research Associates RCCO Research Park P. O. Box 196 Gatlinburg, TN 37738-0196 (U.S.A.) Special e-mail addresses for registered users' use are provided along with the invoice. Please include your phone (day & evening) and fax (if any) numbers as well as your mailing address (and e-mail address, as applicable) on all communications. Our customer list is not sold or rented to other firms. To print the registration order form from Notepad (or other text editor), open the file Order.frm in the program folder. From the File menu of Notepad, select Page Setup to set all margins minimally: 0 for Left, Right, Top, Bottom Margins. Delete the default header and footer items. Select OK. Then from the File Menu, select Print to print out the order form. (If you wish to fill in the form with your order information before printing, it may be best to open Order.frm in a word processor, such as WordPad, since Notepad does not have an overwrite mode.) (C) Copyright 1996 RCCO Research Associates All Rights Reserved under International Conventions Product of U.S.A. RCCO Research is also the publisher of MONEY & BANKS, Personal Banking Manager software, a leading personal financial program for DOS systems and MFTC: Mutual Fund Tax Calculator for Windows (v3.1 or greater). A few of the many programs from RCCO Research: ---------------------------------------------- DOS Programs ------------- MONEY & BANKS(tm), Personal Banking Manager (for DOS) PASS: Appointments Scheduler(tm) (for DOS) BooksNexus(tm): book library records (for DOS) StampsNexus(tm): philatelic collection records (for DOS) VideoNexus(tm): video collection records (for DOS) AudioNexus(tm): music library records (for DOS) CoinsNexus(tm): numismatic collection records (for DOS) SportsNexus(tm): sports cards collection records (for DOS) PhotoNexus(tm): photography collection records (for DOS) DocumentsNexus(tm): projects/documents development records (for DOS) CellarNexus(tm): wine collection records (for DOS) RegistryNexus(tm): assets/possessions records (for DOS) Display::Runner(tm), pcx images sequencer for store/show advertising/sales messages (for DOS- or Windows-based systems) Development Tools ------------------ Trade::Show(tm), pcx images sequencer for demos/presentations (for DOS- or Windows-based systems) Facade(tm), developers' pcx splashscreen display for DOS applications Facade-C (Facade for Clipper), a Clipper-specific edition of Facade, developers' pcx splashscreen display Image::Runner(tm), developers' pcx display utility for DOS applications Visible::Setup(tm), developers' installation utility for DOS applications Visible::Setup-G, VGA splashcreen edition of Visible::Setup(tm), developers' installation utility for DOS apps Visible::Serialization(tm), developers' serialization utilities (append serial numbers (or other identifiers) to DOS or Windows .exe's) Visible::Source(tm), developers' code listings repository (for Windows 3.1 or greater) Windows 3.1 programs --------------------- WOLFGANG(tm): automotive service records for Windows (v3.1 or greater) BIBLIOTEK(tm): book library records for Windows (v3.1 or greater) CinemaNexus(tm): video collection records for Windows (v3.1 or greater) MusicaNexus(tm): audio library records for Windows (v3.1 or greater) DataNexus(tm): quick database viewer/editor (Paradox & dBASE tables) for Windows (v3.1 or greater) FormsNexus(tm): laser-ready office forms suite for Windows (v3.1 or greater) InterNexus(tm): internet mailbase / log (with binary objects storage) for Windows (v3.1 or greater) DesignsNexus(tm): a repository for conceptual & visible objects (with binary objects storage) for Windows (v3.1 or greater) ImageryNexus(tm): image objects reference / container (with binary objects storage) for Windows (v3.1 or greater) ProjectsNexus(tm): projects/objects/documents development records (with binary objects storage) for Windows (v3.1 or greater) MFTC: Mutual Fund Tax Calculator for Windows 3.1 (v3.1 or greater) taXcel: stay-on-top Sales Tax Calculator for Windows (v3.1 or greater) TopSide: stay-on-top Calendar for Windows (v3.1 or greater) PORTFOLIO PAGES: Personal Investments Management for Windows (v3.1 or greater) MemorySpy (Level 1): stay-on-top memory gauge for Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 32-bit Windows programs ------------------------ taXcel32: stay-on-top Sales Tax Calculator for 32-bit Windows TopSide32: stay-on-top Calendar for 32-bit Windows Portfolio Pages32: Personal Investments Management for 32-bit Windows MFTC32: Mutual Fund Tax Calculator, 32-bit edition, for 32-bit Windows Visible::Source32: developers' code listings repository for 32-bit Windows MemorySpy32 (Level 2): stay-on-top memory gauge for 32-bit Windows (also includes MemorySpy, Level 1) BibleNexus: King James Version of The Holy Bible (for Windows 95) Please consult your favorite user-supported software source for the availability of current DOS and Windows(R) versions of RCCO Research programs. 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