--- READ --- Robert Lindsay Wells, Ph.D. 1405 Lynn Avenue, Clearwater, FL 34615 (813) 447-0604 WellsCom@aol.com READ is a "Shareware Program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends or colleagues, but please do not give it away altered or without its associated files. If you find that you are continuing to use READ after a 30 Day Trial Period, you must make a registration payment to the author. The registration fee will license ONE COPY for use on any ONE COMPUTER at any ONE TIME. --- VENDOR INFORMATION --- Anyone distributing READ for any kind of remuneration must first contact Robert Lindsay Wells at the address above for authorization, and to be kept up-to-date with the latest version of READ. --- NEW IN VERSION 3.6 --- * Added a DOS Environment Variable, READPATH, to Allow READ to Find and Use the READ.INI File From Any Directory (READ Itself Must Still be in the Path). * The Mouse Can Now be Used to Cut and Paste Selected Text. * READ Now Quits Directly to DOS (Instead of to the File Selection Menu) if a Filename was Specified on the Command Line. * Changed the "QUIT DOCUMENT" Default Response from No to Yes. * F2 is Now Used to Quit the Document and Return Directly to DOS (and is No Longer Used to Alternate Text Colors). * F8 is Now the Automatic Indent Key (F12 is No Longer Used). * F10 is Now a "Quick Save" Key (Does Not Quit the Editor). * Restructured the On-Line Help Screen. * Fixed a Bug that Kept READ from Handling Huge Files Requiring More than 255 Segments. NOTE: READ is ONLY intended for use on Standard ASCII Text Files. Files created by Data Base programs, or which make extensive use of ASCII Control Codes or Escape Sequences, although they may consist of plain ASCII text, are usually heavily formatted. READ may alter this format. Be sure to make a BACKUP of any such file before attempting to edit it using READ. --- INCLUDED FILES --- When a new release of READ is issued, the files are archived using the ZIP format, and with archive filenames of the form READ36.ZIP or RWREAD36.ZIP (where the 36 represents the current version of READ). The following files are included in each shareware release of the program: READ.EXE The READ ASCII text editing program. READ.INI The ASCII setup file for READ. READ.DOC ASCII description of the READ program. READ.TXT This ASCII file describing registration. READ.ORD Ready to print ASCII registration form. --- REGISTRATION --- Please remember that READ is not free software. As with all Shareware, each user is expected to purchase it after a reasonable trial period. The registration fee for READ is only $15, including shipping & handling, for which you'll receive: * The latest version of READ on disk with shareware reminders removed. * An instruction sheet describing the features in READ. * Continuing technical support for the program by telephone or E-Mail. Please note that the price is in U.S. dollars. Send your registration to: Robert Lindsay Wells, Ph.D., 1405 Lynn Avenue, Clearwater, FL 34615. --- REGISTRATION ON-LINE --- The Registered Version of this program can be purchased on the Internet at Albert's Ambry. Simply go to: http://www.alberts.com/ Search for: read36.zip and click on the "Buy It" Hotlink to buy the program and download the registered version immediately. I will follow up by sending the registered package (diskette, printed instructions, etc) by mail. --- CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY --- You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software) Library by calling 800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 or by FAX to 713-524-6398 or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705. For READ, use the PsL product ID #14822. THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY. THE AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE REACHED AT THESE NUMBERS. Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, non-credit card orders, etc, must be directed to Robert Lindsay Wells at (813) 447-0604. To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify me the day of your order and I will ship the product directly to you. Again, use the PsL phone numbers for CREDIT CARD ORDERS only. Direct all other questions to me. --- OTHER SOFTWARE AVAILABLE --- PLOTTER: A data plotting and analysis program featuring Curve Fits, Fast Fourier Transforms and Digital Filtering. BRIDGE: A program that bids, plays and scores rubber matches of the card game Contract Bridge. PCDESK: A versatile Memo Calendar and Address Book program that includes Daily, Weekly and Monthly Planners. FMAN: A compact DOS File Manager that lets you maintain Descriptive Directory Listings. Up to date versions of my Shareware programs can be downloaded from my WWW page "http://members.aol.com/wellscom/" using any WEB browser. --- DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY --- This software is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of READ. Any liability of the seller is limited exclusively to product replacement or the refund of the registration fee. READ is copyright 1995-97 by Robert L. Wells. All rights reserved.