Program:        WAOL-Minimize 
Version:        1.12
Date:           11/20/94
Author:         Michael Krane

This program is meant to serve one primary purpose only; It 
adds the ability to minimize WAOL 2.xx during File Transfers. 
If you like to be able to use your computer while doing file 
transfers, then this program is for you.

NOTE: This will work with America Online Windows Software 
version 2.xx.

New This Version: Bug Fix

Also: This program needs the file vbrun300.dll. (Usually it 
should be in your Windows System Directory or in your path.) It 
does not come with this program because most people will 
already have it and it takes too long to download. If you don't 
have it, you will need to download it to use this program and 
the many other Visual Basic Programs that are available.

Installation:

Put the file aol-min.exe in any directory you want. If you want 
the help file handy for reference then put waol-min.hlp in the 
same directory. That's it! (If you want to save disk space then 
you can just delete the help file if you don't need it.
(To uninstall, just delete those files.)

Program Overview:

I do a lot of file uploads or downloads on AOL. The makers of 
the WAOL Software decided not to let people minimize WAOL 
during file transfers; (The reason is probably due to low 
system resources and to minimize the impact of other programs 
during file transfers.) However, if you don't do disk intensive 
tasks in other programs while downloading from WAOL, you should 
be able to allow file transfers to occur in the backround while 
you still use your computer. That's why I wrote this program.

Some Features of this program:

Launch WAOL automatically when started. 
Will allow easy Minimizing and Restoring of WAOL, even during 
file transfers when the software normally won't allow it.
Will automatically exit WAOL and Waol-min at same time.

Using the Program:

Just run waol-min.exe instead of the normal waol.exe to start 
America Online. Waol-min will automatically find and run 
America Online. Waol-Min will start up near the top-left of 
your screen and stay on top so you can always see it. Waol-min 
has just 2 buttons, "U" for UP and "D" for Down.

NOTE: Note: When using the WAOL-Min "D" Button to minimize 
WAOL, you MUST restore WAOL by clicking the "U" button. (The 
minimized WAOL icon will not respond while downloading is in 
progress to insure compatibility.)

Button usage: 

Left Click "D" to bring Down (minimize) WAOL, if not minimized.
Left Click "U" to bring UP (restore) WAOL if minimized.
Right Click "U" to move the Waol-min buttons.
        To Move: Grab and drag the title bar to new location.
          Then Right Click "U" again to hide title bar again.
Right Click "D" to exit WAOL (Waol-min will exit automatically)
Right Click "D" while holding Ctrl Key to exit just Waol-min.

(Click anywhere on Waol-min then hit F1 key to bring up the 
help file reference.)


Future releases: There is really nothing PLANNED at this time, 
I may add more things later if I feel it will improve it, but 
other than any bug fixes that may come up, nothing is planned. 
There are many other programs that do more; This is designed to 
do a specific task well and be very small. Waol-min does the 
one task very well using less memory, resources, disk space, 
screen space, no nag screens, etc. than other programs. (If you 
want more features then look at the other, larger, more 
expensive, etc.. programs.) If you want a program to allow 
minimizing WAOL during file transfers, then THIS IS IT. 


I hope you find this program as useful as I do. It is released 
as SHAREWARE. It does NOT have any "nag" screens. You can use 
it for thirty days as long as you agree that I am not 
responsible for anything directly or indirectly related to 
using this program. After that time, either delete the program 
or send the nominal fee of just $2.50 to cover costs, make you 
feel better, and to help keep the shareware concept going, (It 
takes a lot of time to write these programs and do the 
research. I know most people don't like to pay for shareware, 
that's why it's only $2.50 to cover costs. If you use it a lot, 
it IS certainly worth $2.50. After payment, I will send you the 
next revision if I ever do one. If you have any minor revision 
requests, I'll try to add it to your version if I can. 

$2.50 Registration for Waol-Minimize Program.

Send Registration to me at: 
              
                Michael Krane
                4 Azurean Ct.
                Mt. Sinai, NY 11766

Include your AOL E-Mail address. Future files will be sent by 
E-Mail.

Also state which programs you are registering!

Other Programs available from me:
VBSys Windows System Monitor (Standard Version)
VBSysBar Windows System Monitor (Bar Version)
PCECM for ProComm+ 2 Windows
VBECM for WinFax 4 

Contact me at:  

        E-MAIL: Miklk   (on America On-line)
                
The program has been fully tested but obviously not in every 
possible configuration, so PLEASE report any bugs or ideas to 
me at the above addresses.


        
        
        THIS PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED AS IS. THE AUTHOR (Michael Krane) MAKES NO
        WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
        TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
        WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
        THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST
        SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
        OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM.
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