BusinessCards for Windows v3.07 Copyright (c) 1993,1994,1995 by Michael Dvorkin TABLE OF CONTENTS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1. What is the BusinessCards software? 2. What is in distribution kit? 3. How to install BusinessCards? 4. How to register the program? 5. Disclaimer of warranty 6. Feedback is always welcome! 1. WHAT IS THE BUSINESSCARDS SOFTWARE? ====================================== BusinessCards for Windows is a free form database program, useful for keeping track of any type of textual information. You can use BusinessCards to organize and manage any vital information, such as addresses, references, notes, etc. BusinessCards is extremely intuitive and easy to use software. I've tried to make it to be more useful, than Windows Cardfile. BusinessCards has friendly and convenient folio-like user interface with alphabetic tabs and flipping pages. I expect you will be amazed by how fast you can learn to use it effectively. With BusinessCards you decide how to present and organize information. Instead of using predefined fields and record layouts, offered by most database programs and personal information managers, in BusinessCards you decide how to format and display your data. Moreover, you may use BusinessCards to store random data, such as video or CD titles, short articles, descriptions of collection items, etc. BusinessCards is compact. There are no requirements for megabytes of free disk space or extra memory to run the program. So if you are busy business traveller, you will be able to keep both program and data files on diskette and use them at client's site. Since BusinessCards directly reads and writes Windows Cardfile files, there should be minimum problems, converting your existing address or price database. Starting with version 3.0 BusinessCards package contains another great program - BusinessDialer, which allows you to use your modem and dial phone numbers from inside BusinessCards. 2. WHAT IS IN DISTRIBUTION KIT? =============================== Normally, BusinessCards distribution kit consists of archive file BCR307.ZIP (or BCARDS.ZIP), which includes the following files: BCARDS.EXE BusinessCards program file BCARDS.HLP BusinessCards help file BDIAL.EXE BusinessDialer program file BDIAL.HLP BusinessDialer help file CTL3D.DLL 3D dialogs library TDLG.DLL tabbed dialog boxes library USAFIRMS.BCR sample file: 200 USA high-tech companies SAMPLE.BCR sample file: how to use attachments and more ACODE.CSV sample file: USA area codes (comma-delimited format) ORDER.TXT BusinessCards registration form RESPONSE.TXT user response/suggestions form VENDOR.TXT information for shareware vendors/distributors WHATSNEW.TXT program update information README.TXT this file FILE_ID.DIZ short program description for BBS-es 3. HOW TO INSTALL BUSINESSCARDS? ================================ In order to install BusinessCards software you need Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or later, 2 MB of RAM and 550K of free disk space. Both BusinessCards and BusinessDialer passed extensive tests under final beta of Windows'95 and are fully compatibe with that new operating system. Create a directory specifically for BusinessCards, such as C:\BCARDS. Copy the distribution file to that directory. Then run archive utility (such as PKUNZIP or ARJ) to unpack the files. If you use Windows Program manager, follow the instructions below. If you have other Windows shell installed (such as Norton Desktop for Windows), please refer to appropriate documentation on how to add a new program object to that shell. In Program Manager you can easily create a visible BusinessCards icon. To do that, first, select 'New' command in 'File' menu. Next, in 'New Program Object' dialog box choose 'Program Item'. In 'Program Item Properties' dialog box use the follwoing commands: Description: BusinessCards Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BCARDS.EXE Working directory: C:\BCARDS Press 'Ok' button until you get back to the Program Manager. The BusinessCards icon should appear in current Program Manager's window. To run the program just double click on the its icon. Follow the same procedure to install BusinessDialer and help files for both of the programs: Description: BusinessDialer Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BDIAL.EXE Working directory: C:\BCARDS Description: BusinessCards Help Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BCARDS.HLP Working directory: C:\BCARDS Description: BusinessDialer Help Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BDIAL.HLP Working directory: C:\BCARDS There is complete documentation and information on how to use BusinessCards in the on-line Help. In case you would like to get rid of installed copy of BusinessCards, just remove program directory with all existing files. BusinessCards does not creates or updates any Windows system or initialization files. 4. HOW TO REGISTER THE PROGRAM? =============================== This software is a fully operational program. I have made it this way so that you can have a real look at it, and then decide whether BusinessCards fit your needs or not. If you do find it useful, the author asks that you please register your copy. Registration fee is just $29.95. This include registration of BOTH BusinessCards and BusinessDialer. For this sum you will receive your personal serial number and: 1. Original diskette with most up to date version of BusinessCards for Windows software plus registration bonus -- BrainCubes game for Windows. 2. Your personal serial number to register the program. The initial registration reminder dialog box which appears at the beginning of the program is removed when you install your registered copy. Also, your name will appear in Help/About dialog box and word `UNREGISTERED' will be removed from program's title bar. 3. The watermark printing is completely disabled in registered version, so your printed output would contain no registration reminder phrase. 4. Fully functional version of BusinessDialer (beyond 30 days free trial period). 5. By registering, you are assured of receiving the most up-to-date and full-featured product possible. Next program updates will be free for all registered users and subsequent major upgrades will be offered with significant discount. 6. Registered users will receive free unlimited technical support over fax or email for their version of BusinessCards. If you have email address, I will do my best to email you registration number within 24 hours, so you be able to register your existing copy right away. There are many ways to register BusinessCards/BusinessDialer software. MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash to: Michael Dvorkin P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA For non-cash overseas orders I can accept personal checks in major hard currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and Australia, so if you live there you can make the payment in your local currency. For the rest of the world non-cash orders must be accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds, drawn on an American banking Institution. For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution, contains order form -- just fill it out and send to address above. CREDIT CARD ORDERS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sorry, I can not accept credit card orders myself. However you order with MasterCard, Visa, American express or Discover credit card from Public Software Library (PsL) by calling: Toll-free: 1-800-2424-PSL Phone: (713)524-6394 (for international calls) Fax: (713)524-6398 CompuServe: 71355,470 Internet: 71355.470@compuserve.com Please mention the product number 11305. PsL's office hours to place your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA. Please note, that the above numbers are for oreders only. Any questions about status of the shipment, registration options, distribution possibilities, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc. must be directed to me, program author, Michael Dvorkin. CompuServe ^^^^^^^^^^ GO SWREG (Shareware registration forum) Product number: 4073 Product title: BusinessCards for Windows CompuServe provides on-line registration, which is a part of basic services and requires no additional connection charges. Electronic orders may be placed with CompuServe Information Services and billed directly to your CompuServe statements for your convenience. Just GO SWREG and request BusinessCards registration. I have tried to list as many options as possible at present time for your convenience. Register whatever means is most convenient to you. If none of above is convenient for you to register BusinessCards, please feel free to contact me for a viable solution. We can arrange for some special methods of registrations anyway. 5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ------------------------- THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE. 6. FEEDBACK IS ALWAYS WELCOME! ============================== As usually, all feedback, positive and negative is welcome. This version is released largely because users have spoken up, and I have added features and made changes that have been requested. Please feel free to contact me if you would have any suggestions regarding the programm. I also appreciate any bugs/errors information which would help me with the future release. Thanks for your registration. Enjoy! Michael Dvorkin P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA Phone: (415)588-6215 Fax: (415)588-6149 CompuServe: 73773,2527 Internet: mid@aol.com AmericaOnline: MiD _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The author of BusinessCards, Michael Dvorkin, is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. 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