Version 1.3
Long Filenames for 16-bit applications in Windows 95

This document introduces WideOpen v1.3 and explains how unregistered users can register their copy and gain support for additional applications.

One of the most useful features of Windows 95 is the ability to use long, descriptive names for files, up to 255 characters long.  Unfortunately, older, 16-bit applications such as Word, Excel, Ami Pro, etc.  are limited to short file names (only 8 characters) and continue to use the old-style open dialogs.  So “Letter to Grandmother” becomes LETTER~1.DOC.  Nine times out of ten, you won’t have the foggiest idea who “~1” is when it comes time to open up the document in your favorite application.

WideOpen solves these problems.  It seamlessly replaces the Open and SaveAs dialogs of a growling list of popular applications with the new Windows 95 dialogs.  In addition to long file names, you also get shortcuts, document icons, and many other features of Windows 95.  WideOpen provides simple one-click installation and de-installation, and is available for a low registration fee.  

The trial version of WideOpen includes support for Word 6 and is intended for a limited-time evaluation.  There are currently registered versions available for Word 6, Excel 5, and Ami Pro 3.  Registered users receive technical support and priority in requests for new features and supported applications.  Upgrades for registered users are free by e-mail and require only a nominal shipping and handling charge by snail-mail.

To receive the registered version by e-mail, fill out the form on the following page and include an e-mail address with your registration fee.  To receive the registered version on disk by snail-mail, please remember to include postage and handling.

I welcome your questions or comments by e-mail at pbogle@lcs.mit.edu.

WideOpen Order Form

Name	 ________________________________________________________________

Address 	_____________________________________________________________

City 	_______________________________ State ______ ZIP _______________

Country (if outside USA) ____________________________________________

E-mail address ____________________________________________
(required for e-mail orders)

Telephone (optional) _______________________________________

Individual Registrations

WideOpen for Word 6.0	$___ for __ copies at $10 each
WideOpen for Excel 5.0	$___ for __ copies at $10 each
WideOpen for Ami Pro 3.1	$___ for __ copies at $10 each
Shipping and Handling	$ 3 _  total

Site Licenses  (indicate Word, Excel,  and/or Ami Pro)
up to 10 users	$75   each for    __ Word     __Excel    __Ami Pro
up to 50 users	$250 each for    __ Word     __Excel    __Ami Pro
Unlimited users 	$500 each for    __ Word     __Excel    __Ami Pro

Total 	$_________
Make check or money order payable to Phillip Bogle.  Please send to:

Phillip Bogle
3217 164th Place SE, #LL203
Redmond, WA  98052

Thank you for helping to support the development of WideOpen.   Please see the next page for a survey on what features and applications you would like to add to WideOpen.

Feature Requests
Please help us determine what features you would like in future products.

1. Where did you find WideOpen?                    
    Friend   	CompuServe   	AOL   	Prodigy   	The Internet	Other _______________

2. What applications would you like to see supported in future versions of WideOpen?

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3.  What features would you to see added in future versions?

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