(Load this file [README.TXT] into Windows Notepad or Windows Write and choose "Print" from the "File" menu.) Feedback please! And Suggestions! If you encounter ANY problems, please let me know. Casey Butler Viable Software Alternatives PO Box 98134 Las Vegas, NV 89193-8134 CIS: 72043,46 CompuServe Users: You can register ViaCommander by entering "GO SWREG". ViaCommander's Registration number is 2194. =============================================== ====Installing The ViaCommander Icon==== How to install your program as an Icon with the Windows' Program Manager. 1. First install the program in a DOS directory, outside of Windows. 2. Start up Windows and open the PROGRAM MANAGER. 3. Click once on the GROUP in which you want the new ViaCommander Icon installed. 4. Go up to the menu bar at the top of your screen and click on the word FILE. 5. A menu drops down. Click on NEW. 6. You will see a window with two choices. Select PROGRAM ITEM. Then click on OKAY. 7. Another window appears entitled PROGRAM ITEM PROPERTIES. 8. Click in the box labeled DESCRIPTION. Type "ViaCommander". 9. Use the tab key or mouse and go to the box labeled COMMAND LINE. Type the full name of the path to the directory where you have installed ViaCommander, and the name VCOMMAND.EXE. For example, if the program is in a directory called VIA on the C drive you would enter C:\VIA\VCOMMAND.EXE in the box. 10. Use the TAB key to go to the box labeled WORKING DIRECTORY. Type the name of the directory in which you installed ViaCommander. For example, if you installed the game in a directory called VIA, then type C:\VIA. 11. Now click on OKAY in the PROGRAM ITEM PROPERTIES Window. You should now have the ViaCommander Icon installed in your PROGRAM MANAGER. Enjoy the program! ====PROGRAM NOTES==== NOTE: An order form is provided under the file name "ORDER.TXT". You can Open this file using Windows Notepad and print it. NOTE 2: This program is written in Visual Basic. Thus it needs the VBRUN300.DLL (which should be included) to run. If you got your copy from an on-line service or bulletin board take note: Some BBS Sysops remove the VBRUN300.DLL file from Windows programs that use it in order to save disk drive space. If you are missing the VBRUN300.DLL file, log back on to the service or BBS it came from, and, if you can't easily find the VBRUN file, leave a comment to your Sysop asking how he/she allows people to acquire it. --------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: --------------------------------------------------------- IBM Compatible Computer with an 80286, 386, 486, or Pentium processor running Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher. A hard disk drive. A mouse is required. --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- LICENSE INFORMATION: --------------------------------------------------------- ViaCommander is a copyrighted, proprietary program offered "AS IS", without ANY warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, performance, or otherwise; all warranties are expressly disclaimed. By using ViaCommander, you agree that the author will not be liable for any use of (or inability to use) or performance of this product, or for any damages whatsoever. The registered version of ViaCommander, ViaCommander Deluxe, may be used on only one machine at any one time. Site Licenses are available for multiple copies - see below. This software is being distributed as Shareware. You may use this program freely for thirty (30) days. If you use it for longer than thirty days, you are required to register it with the author for $26.95 US. You may also copy and distribute this SHAREWARE program, as long as all the files are distributed intact in a single archived file - and the conditions in the accompanying VENDOR.DOC are adhered to. You may not sell this program, and you may charge only nominal fee for distribution - not exceeding $8.00 a copy. ----------------------------------------- REGISTRATION: Register your copy of ViaCommander soon! You'll receive: -- ViaCommander Deluxe! The expanded version that allows the creation of 75 Application Buttons (the shareware version allows only 10). Create different Toolbars for different repetitive tasks and load them into instances of ViaCommander! Choose to have any application "always on top"! -- Three other quality VSA Windows Products: ViaPrint - our premier Desk Top Label Publisher with built in Avery(tm) Label sizes. Prints from databases! World Empire II - the strategy game that's received rave reviews and is fast becoming a Windows classic. Poke-It Poker! A video poker simulation from right here in Vegas! -- A $10.00 off Certificate for a JCSM CDROM disk packed with quality shareware! (Offer expires June 30, 1994) -- Notification of updates! -- A Printed ViaCommander Manual! ----------------------------------------- To register from the US and Canada: Send ONLY $26.95 for each copy needed to: (Site Licences are available: $22.00 each for quantities from 2 to 5; $18.00 each - 5 to 15 copies; $14.00 each - over 15 copies) Viable Software Alternatives PO Box 98134 Las Vegas, NV 89193-8134 Or Call: 1-800-854-4902 with your MasterCard or VISA number. (Orders ONLY, please. For Site Licensing info or other questions call 618-549-5227) In Europe and the UK: Send ONLY Pounds:19.95 for each copy needed to: The Thompson Partnership Church Croft Bramshall Uttoxeter, Staffs ST14 5DE Or Call: Phone +44 (0)889 564601 Fax +44 (0)889 563219 BBS +44 (0)889 568625 (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club) An order form is provided under the file name "ORDER.TXT". You can Open this file using Windows Notepad and print it. I can be contacted via CompuServe at: Casey Butler, 72043,46 You can also register via CompuServe by entering "GO SWREG" and requesting product 2194... Thanks for trying ViaCommander! Happy ViaCommanding!