TIMEFLYS V2.0 by Keith Parkansky Copyright (C) 1994 All rights reserved Voice/Fax - (414) 342-3274 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Exec-PC BBS - (414) 789-4210 CompuServe - 70401,3710 ABOUT THE PROGRAM - Very easy to use but sophisticated ================= ---------------------------------- TIMEFLYS is a program which tracks and reminds you of US holidays as well as other annual events such as Daylight Savings Time, Fathers/Mothers Day, and the start of seasons. In addition, you can enter your own annual events, such as birthdays or anniversaries, or any one-time special occasion or appointment that you can't afford to miss. The reminders appear on your screen 11, 4, and 1 day(s) before a holiday or event, as well as on the day itself. Easy to use menus and prompts guide you through adding, changing, and deleting events. There is also a menu selection for printing a list of entered events. The power of TIMEFLYS lies in the fact that it automatically calculates the dates for "fixed day" holidays (i.e. those that fall on the same day every year) as well as Easter (which is based on the moon's cycle). It will also supply the number of the event if the user enters the first year of the event. For example, if the year is entered with a birthdate, the person's upcoming age will be displayed with the reminder. This feature is also useful for anniversaries. Any entered month/day combination values are also checked for validity. TIMEFLYS is NOT a TSR program so there are no memory issues to be concerned about, but your system date must be set correctly. USING THE PROGRAM - "Set it and forget it" software ================= ------------------------------- Simply entering TIMEFLYS at the DOS prompt will produce a screen which gives a brief description of the program and the command-line options, which are as follows: TIMEFLYS /C This will cause TIMEFLYS to Check for upcoming events. This essentially "runs" the program the way it will normally be used. * Hint * Add the line TIMEFLYS /C to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to check for upcoming holidays and events automatically when you turn on your computer. TIMEFLYS /E This will bring up the TIMEFLYS Events menu. From this menu you can select to enter, edit, delete, or print a list of entered events. THIS PROGRAM IS 21st CENTURY READY ! Page 1 of 3 SUPPORT THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT THE SHAREWARE VERSION ===================== The shareware version of TIMEFLYS is fully functional, but does not include all of the features of a "registered" version. The shareware version will remind you of all national (US) holidays as well as numerous "not-quite-national-holidays" like Halloween and St. Patrick's Day. In addition, it allows you to enter a limited number of your own personal events. When you order the full registered version you'll receive the latest release of the TIMEFLYS program which will: * Remind you of even more "not-quite-national-holidays" including: Valentines Day Mothers Day Fathers Day Easter Sunday Daylight Savings Time Begin and End The start of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter * Allow you to enter thousands of your own personal events * Allow you to print out a list of all the events all for only $ 8.00 !!! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HOW TO ORDER THE FULL VERSION ============================= Simply print out this text file using the Event menu selection or, at the DOS prompt, type in COPY TIMEFLYS.TXT PRN Fill in the information requested below on the hard-copy printout and send it to the address indicated below. Include a check or money order, made payable to Keith Parkansky, for $ 8.00 plus $ 3.00 for first-class shipping and handling. (Allow 2-3 weeks) NAME_________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________ CITY_______________________________ STATE_______ ZIP____________ NOTE >>> A 3.5" floppy will be sent unless otherwise specified. **** Check here if you need a 5.25" floppy --> [ ] 5 1/4" Send this completed form, along with $ 11.00 (US) to: Keith Parkansky P.O. Box 1264 Milwaukee, WI 53201 THANK YOU for supporting the Shareware concept! Page 2 of 3 THE LEGAL NECESSITIES ===================== LICENSE: The user is granted, without charge, the right to evaluate this shareware version of TIMEFLYS for a period not to exceed one year, and to freely distribute copies of same, under the express conditions that: all files be included in the transfer; you do not receive any payment, commercial benefit, or other consideration for such reproduction or distribution; alter the software, documentation, license agreement, or copyright notices in any way; and all terms and conditions outlined herein are complied with. Use of the software constitutes acceptance of, and an agreement to adhere to, the terms set forth in this document. NOTICES: This software may not be reverse-engineered, disassembled, or otherwise inspected for procedures and/or methods or contents of coding; or modified in any way. No price or other compensation may be charged for this software. A reasonable cost may be charged for the distribution of the software where transfer on a magnetic or optical medium, plus shipping and handling, are involved. Under no conditions can the TIMEFLYS software be "rented" or leased to others. TIMEFLYS cannot be sold as part of some other inclusive package, nor can it be included in any commercial software or software packaging offer without a previous written agreement with the authors. The software code or program-generated data cannot be included or used in/with any other program, commercial or otherwise. DISCLAIMER: The "shareware" version of TIMEFLYS is licensed without any warranty of merchantability, fitness of particular purpose, performance, or otherwise. All warranties are disclaimed. By using the TIMEFLYS software, you agree that neither its' authors, producers, distributors, or other related parties will be liable to you or any third party for any use of this software, or for any damages whatsoever. Even if the authors and/or producers are apprised of the possibility of such damages occurring, the authors and producers assume no liability for damages, either direct or consequential, which may result from the use of this software. Page 3 of 3