3_Drives v2.6 Shareware Release August 20th, 1993 3_Drives v2.6: Universal Device Driver that allows you to add a 2nd 16-bit Hard Disk Drive Interface to your DOS AT (286+) system. Shareware now includes READ FAST routines. Add up to two more MFM, RLL, ESDI, IDE AT Interface drives for a total of THREE drives. Windows compatible. Fully functional. Registration info on our 4_Drives version. Replaces v2.5. Req: 286+CPU. Dustbowl Designs, Inc. (Date 8/20/93) -AV REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Procedure: Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 3_Drives device driver is a complete and fully functional Shareware program. You are invited to try and test the device driver for a time period of 14 days (2 weeks) in its unregistered status. After this 14 day trail period, the device driver must be registered with Dustbowl Designs, Inc. or disengaged. Unlike the flexibility provided in Shareware Applications for registration reminders, a Shareware Device Driver is often out of sight and out of mind. So, please take care to remember that you are still obliged to follow the rules of the 14 day trail period. This shareware version requires the user to press a specific key to continue the boot process and displays a "Don't Delay, Register Today" reminder. Registered versions boot through without ANY delays, whatsoever. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it beyond the trial period, you are expected to register. Copyright laws apply to Shareware software products, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware products. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you do not use the product, you do not pay for it. 3_Drives is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you continue to use 3_Drives after 14 days, you must make a registration payment of $30.00 to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. Payment of the registration fee will license one copy of v3.01 for use on any one computer at any one time. You have the option at registration time to select the enhanced 4_Drives v3.01. Registered version benefits and features: * MULTIPLE sector Block Mode commands supported on newer AT/IDE drives for data transfer rates that exceed the primary port address! * FAST WRITE companion to the FAST READ rountine for all interfaces. * Support for up to 10 logical drives per physical drive. * Ultra-fast program loading without delays or required user intervention. (If you're getting tired of the random character starter and prolonged registration reminder, then it is probably time to register .) * Includes 4_Park, a four drive head-parking/screen-saver utility. * Postscript version of the documentation. * Advanced technical support and continuous upgradability to all future registered versions via our BBS. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it is being used at another. Commercial users of 3_Drives must register and pay for their copies of 3_Drives within 14 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. Anyone distributing 3_Drives v2.6 for any kind of remuneration must first contact Dustbowl Designs, Inc. at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering 3_Drives v2.6 immediately (However Dustbowl Designs, Inc. must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of 3_Drives). You are encouraged to pass a copy of 3_Drives v2.6 shareware distribution ZIP file along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. We have studied hundreds of shareware products in order to determine a mutually acceptable registration fee. This wonderful device driver does provide a true enhancement to your system and likely allows you to derive benefit and system uses otherwise impossible. Therefore, we have established the following registration fees: 3_Drives v3.01 $30.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail. 4_Drives v3.01 $40.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail. 3 to 4 upgrade $10.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail. Shipping: $3.00 to US. $6.00 to Foreign Immediate Download. Corporate Site licenses and custom OEM versions available. Oklahoma residents must also add state tax at 6.5%. You can send a check or money order, or use Visa/MasterCard. If you are mailing in a credit card order be sure to give us the information on your credit card, including name, type of card (Visa), your card number INCLUDING expiration date. Also, please sign the order. Thanks for your support! Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 12600 S.E. 38th Street Choctaw, OK 73020-6107 (405) 741-4705 messages (405) 741-2721 BBS Latest versions can also be found at the following friendly locations. (408) 335-4595 Mountain Retreat BBS, FidoNet 1:216/506 Let us know if you'd like to be a distribution site! ***************************************************************** All material in this software release is Copyright 1992 by Dustbowl Designs, Inc. with All Rights Reserved. The contents of this release are listed in the section entitled "Contents of 3DRVS260.ZIP Shareware Distribution Set" below. 3_Drives, 4_Drives and 4_Park are a trademarks of Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. ***************************************************************** Contents of the 3_Drives Distribution Set. 3DRVS260.ZIP (3DRVS.ZIP on CompuServe (tm) go IBMHW forum Lib 1) 3DRVS260.HDD Device driver file. Compiled 08-20-93 06:20:00. 3_DRIVES.DOC Documentation file with installation instructions. 4DRVUTIL.EXE An AT/IDE Identify Drive inquiry utility that shows which 3_Drive/4_Drive and DiskQwik command line switches work best. Designed to work on both Primary and Secondary Port Addresses. Freeware. 4DRVUTIL.DOC Auxiliary documentation. DBOWLDEM.EXE Simple demo that gives a look at registered 4_Drives v3.01 and 4_Park v1.1, and our new DiskQwik programs. 4DRIVES.PCX Graphics picture file showing Data Transfer Rates with various command line options. Test and graphics file created by our new 4_Speed Data Transfer Rate Test utility. Freeware. ORDER3.FRM Mail-in registration form README3.TXT User shareware policy VENDOR3.DOC Shareware vendor distribution policy ***************************************************************** Dustbowl Designs, Inc. | 12300 S.E. 38th Street | Choctaw, Oklahoma 73020-6107 | U.S.A. | CIS: 71062,2542 phone: (405) 741-4705 ordering, tech support, general information (405) 741-2721 BBS (9600 HST/v.everything) Tech Support, Hard disk drive shareware, drive specs, Online Shareware Registration/Download for VISA or MasterCard orders! NAME : ___________________________________Password:_________________ ADDRESS : _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ZIP :____________ TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________ (Day & Night) COMMENTS : _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Qty Description Each Total ____ Special Upgrade for Registered users $0.00 THANKS!! to v3.01 4_Drives ____ 3_Drives v3.01 Registration $30.00 ________ ____ 4_Drives v3.01 Registration $40.00 ________ ____ Upgrade from Registered 3_Drives $10.00 ________ to v3.01 4_Drives Subtotal ________ (Oklahoma residents add 6.5% sales tax) Tax ________ U.S. diskette orders add $3 shipping & handling, Foreign diskette orders add $5 U.S. shipping. This also applies to Special Upgrade for Registered users (If you want to download from our BBS put $0.00 dollars for shipping and write the password you'll be using next to your name above. Allow 7 days for Postal transit.) Shipping ________ TOTAL $________ PAYMENT: [ ] Visa/MasterCard [ ] Check (number ____________) (see below) (make checks payable to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.) [ ] Cash US$ [ ] US$ Money Order (No foreign currency) Total amount enclosed or authorized: $________________ _______________________________________________________________________ If Payment by Visa or MasterCard: We can only accept Visa or MasterCards (no American Express, please.) We will need the following information: Credit card number: ______________________________________________________ Expiration date: _________________________________________________________ Bank the card's drawn on: ________________________________________________ The name as it appears on the card: ______________________________________ The signature of its owner authorizing us to debit it for the amount indicated above: ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION: HARD DISK #1 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ HARD DISK #2 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ HARD DISK #3 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ HARD DISK #4 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ CONTROLLER #1 MAKE_____________________MODEL_________________ CONTROLLER #2 MAKE_____________________MODEL_________________ COMPUTER 286 ( ) 386 ( ) 486 ( ) OTHER ( ) ______________________ SX ( ) DX ( ) DX2 ( ) OverDrive ( ) OPERATING SYSTEM / DOS VERSION ___________________ VIDEO CARD Standard VGA ( ) Super VGA ( ) Coproccessed/Accelerator ( ) MOUSE YES ( ) NO ( ) JOYSTICK YES ( ) NO ( ) MEMORY 640 ( ) 1 meg ( ) 2 meg ( ) 4 meg ( ) more ( ) ______ MODEM YES ( ) NO ( ) .... BAUD RATE ___________________________ HOW DID YOU ACQUIRE THIS PROGRAM: bbs name &#__________________________ Fold the pages at the break below with print facing out. Fold letter style with mailing address exposed. Tape/staple edges, enclosing payment. ___________________________ .-----. |Place| ___________________________ |Stamp| |Here | ___________________________ `-----' Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 12600 S.E. 38th Street Choctaw, OK 73020-6107 U.S.A. 3_Drives v2.6