Alpha, The Pager Program Version 1.5a Copyright 1994-1995 Bradd Brown and Company All Rights Reserved ************************************************** DEVELOPED BY: Bradd Brown and Company Box 720871 Oklahoma City, OK 73172-0871 Compuserve Address: 72144,2331 Internet Address: 72144.2331@compuserve.com ************************************************** PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Alpha, The Pager Program is a simple to use, but powerful interface to your alpha-numeric paging service. In order to use this software you must have an alpha-numeric pager and service from a paging company that uses the standard paging protocol. You should check with your pager company for any surcharges that may apply when using this software. ************************************************** FILE INFORMATION: ***NOTE: VBRUN300.DLL is required for this program to run. If you do not have this file you can download it from Compuserve or most bulletin boards. The file may not have been included in the version you have, to make downloading time faster since most people already have it. The following files should be included: ALPHA.EXE - Executable Program File ALPHA.HLP - Help File ALPHA.TXT - This File MSCOMM.VBX - Support File THREED.VBX - Support File MODEMS.DAT - Modem Information File Upon running the program the following files will be created in the same directory ALPHA.INI - Initialization File USER.DB - User Database ************************************************** DISTRIBUTION OF ALPHA, THE PAGER PROGRAM: You may distribute the following files of this program as long as they are complete and intact. If they are not complete please contact us for the latest release. ALPHA.EXE - Executable Program File ALPHA.HLP - Help File ALPHA.TXT - This File MSCOMM.VBX - Support File THREED.VBX - Support File MODEMS.DAT - Modem Information File YOU SHOULD NOT DISTRIBUTE THE FOLLOWING FILES BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER (IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED USER), AND INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE SOFTWARE. ALPHA.INI - Initialization File USER.DB - User Database ************************************************** INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: You can install the program 1 of 2 ways dependent upon how you received it: If there is a file named "setup.exe" in the version you received, run it, follow the prompts and the program will self install. If the file does not exist follow the following instructions: 1. Copy the files "ALPHA.EXE, MODEMS.DAT, ALPHA.HLP & ALPHA.TXT" into a directory of your choice. 2. Copy the files "THREED.VBX & MSCOMM.VBX" into the "WINDOWS/SYSTEM" directory 3. Make sure the file "VBRUN300.DLL" is in your "WINDOWS/SYSTEM" directory 4. Start the program by double clicking on the ALPHA.EXE icon in your file manager or move it to your program manager for easier accessibility. ************************************************** VERSION 1.5a CHANGES AND FEATURES: 1. Compatibility with more systems and more modems. 2. MSCOMM.VBX version problem change 3. Ability to use with multiple paging systems. 4. Many small improvements 5. New registration features 6. Modem List and Initialization Strings ************************************************** SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 3.0 or higher, a modem and someone with an alpha-numeric pager and service. VGA Video & Mouse Recommended ************************************************** REGISTRATION: The registered version will allow you to enable the message log to store message that are sent. The startup screen will also no longer appear on the registered version. There are three different easy options for registering: Number 1: VISA/MASTERCARD You can register with VISA/MASTERCARD, from 10:AM to 10:PM (EST), 7 days a week, by calling Northstar Solutions at 1-800-699-6395 (PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NUMBER IS AN ORDERLINE ONLY AND YOU CANNOT RECEIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT THIS NUMBER). You will receive a temporary code upon registering that will IMMEDIATELY ENABLE all features and a permanent one will be mailed to you. The cost for registering is $15.00 + $4.94 S&H (U.S.), for a total fee of only $19.95. You can also register with your VISA/MASTERCARD by emailing your information to them on Compuserve at address 71561,2751 (internet 71561.2751@compuserve.com ). Please have the following information ready when ordering: program name/ version, your address, credit card number and expiration and your drive type. Please do not send VISA/MASTERCARD directly to us, only to NorthStar Solutions because they are the only ones that can process the information and they have to receive it directly from you. Number 2. SWREG Registration is also available on Compuserve by entering GO SWREG. The SWREG # is 3541. You can follow the simple to use prompts on Compuserve. Registration cost is only $15.00 (+ 2.95[EMAIL] s&h). We will send you a permanent registration number ASAP (usually the same day), VIA EMAIL, that you can enter when you start Alpha, The Pager Program. You will also be afforded the latest version of the software which will be placed on Compuserve for downloading or emailed to you. Number 3. US MAIL You can also register by mail at: Attn: Alpha, TPP Bradd Brown and Company Box 720871 Oklahoma City, OK 73172-0871 ************************************************** SITE LICENSES: Site licenses are available in the following configurations: 5-User Site License $70.00 + $4.95 S&H 10-User Site License $130.00 + $4.95 S&H 20-User Site License $240.00 + $4.95 S&H 40-User Site License $440.00 + $4.95 S&H 80-User Site License $800.00 + $4.95 S&H 100-User Site License $900.00 + $4.95 S&H You can also print out a registration form by running the help file (ALPHA.HLP). Site License information is also included on the registration form in the file (ALPHA.HLP) ************************************************** PROBLEMS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Technical support is available through the following email addresses. You can also write us at our address for support also. We will strive to answer your questions ASAP. Please remember that you can receive no technical support at the 1-800 order line listed above, they are a separate company that process our orders only. Thanks for your understanding. Compuserve Address: 72144,2331 Internet Address: 72144.2331@compuserve.com Bradd Brown and Company Box 720871 Oklahoma City, OK 73172-0871 See the help file (ALPHA.HLP) for more information ************************************************** VERSION 1.5a COMMAND LINE OPTIONS If you are experiencing problems in communicating with your paging system or otherwise wish to, you can make the following command line changes when starting Alpha, The Pager Program. Change Baud Rate (the default baud rate is 300 baud - industry standard) /b:1200 /b:2400 /b:4800 /b:9600 (eg C:\ALPHA\ALPHA.EXE /b:1200 ) Change Parity/Stop/Data Bits to 8N1 (default is 7E1 - industry standard) /d:8N1 (eg C:\ALPHA\ALPHA.EXE /d:8N1 ) Change communication type to manual mode (not recommended except to try as a last resort- please note that manual mode is not compatible with sending to multiple paging services) /m (eg C:\ALPHA\ALPHA.EXE /m ) **************************************************