Alpha, The Pager Program Version 1.5k Copyright 1994-1996 BBC Software Corporation All Rights Reserved. ************************************************** DEVELOPED BY: BBC Software Corporation Box 720871 Oklahoma City, OK 73172-0871 Compuserve Address: 72144,2331 Internet Address: 72144.2331@compuserve.com Internet Site:WWW.NTEK.COM/BBC Voice: (405) 720-6789 Fax: (405) 720-9052 24-Hour Toll Free Order Line: (800)508-3540 ************************************************** PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Alpha, The Pager Program is a simple to use, but powerful interface to your alpha-numeric paging service. In order to use this software you must have an alpha-numeric pager and service from a paging company that uses the standard paging protocol. You should check with your pager company for any surcharges that may apply when using this software. ************************************************** FILE INFORMATION: ***NOTE: VBRUN300.DLL is required for this program to run. If you do not have this file you can download it from Compuserve or most bulletin boards. The file may not have been included in the version you have, to make downloading time faster since most people already have it. The following files should be included: ALPHA.EXE - Executable Program File ALPHA.HLP - Help File ALPHA.TXT - This File MSCOMM.VBX - Support File THREED.VBX - Support File MODEMS.DAT - Modem Information File Upon running the program the following files will be created in the same directory ALPHA.INI - Initialization File USER.DB - User Database ************************************************** DISTRIBUTION OF ALPHA, THE PAGER PROGRAM: You may distribute the following files of this program as long as they are complete and intact. If they are not complete please contact us for the latest release. ALPHA.EXE - Executable Program File ALPHA.HLP - Help File ALPHA.TXT - This File MSCOMM.VBX - Support File THREED.VBX - Support File MODEMS.DAT - Modem Information File YOU SHOULD NOT DISTRIBUTE THE FOLLOWING FILES BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER (IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED USER), AND INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE SOFTWARE. ALPHA.INI - Initialization File USER.DB - User Database ************************************************** INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: You can install the program 1 of 2 ways dependent upon how you received it: If there is a file named "setup.exe" in the version you received, run it, follow the prompts and the program will self install. If the file does not exist follow the following instructions: 1. Copy the files "ALPHA.EXE, MODEMS.DAT, ALPHA.HLP & ALPHA.TXT" into a directory of your choice. 2. Copy the files "THREED.VBX & MSCOMM.VBX" into the "WINDOWS/SYSTEM" directory 3. Make sure the file "VBRUN300.DLL" is in your "WINDOWS/SYSTEM" directory 4. Start the program by double clicking on the ALPHA.EXE icon in your file manager or move it to your program manager for easier accessibility. ************************************************** VERSION 1.5a - 1.5i CHANGES AND FEATURES: 1. Compatibility with more systems and more modems. 2. MSCOMM.VBX version problem change (1.5a) 3. Ability to use with multiple paging systems. (1.5a) 4. Many small improvements (1.5a-1.5c) 5. New registration features (1.5a) 6. Modem List and Initialization Strings (1.5a) 7. Fixed the Append to Message Log feature (1.5c) 8. Allowed users to purchase Upgrade Express (see information below) 9. Fixed the Pulse Dialing Feature (1.5d) 10. Added Site-ID feature (1.5e) 11. Company Information Change to BBC Software Corporation from Bradd Brown and Company (1.5f,g,h,i,k) ************************************************** SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 3.1 or higher, a modem and someone with an alpha-numeric pager and service. VGA Video & Mouse Recommended Tested and compatible with Windows 95. ************************************************** REGISTRATION: Registered users that registered with Upgrade Express will be sent all major upgrades for 1 year from date of purchase and are guaranteed to receive 1 major upgrade even if after the 1 year period. The registered version will allow you to enable the message log to store message that are sent. The startup screen will also no longer appear on the registered version and the words "Unregistered Version" will no longer be sent with your pages. The cost for a single user license WITHOUT Upgrade Express is only $15.00 + $4.95 (S&H US). The cost with Upgrade Express is only $29.95 + $4.95 (S&H US). We also offer quanity discounts - see below) There are several easy ways to register: NUMBER 1: Bill your COMPUSERVE account by using "GO SWREG" If you have a Compuserve account you can use the Compuserve SWREG to register your software and have it billed to your Compuserve account. You simply enter GO SWREG and enter the SWREG Number listed below when prompted. We will send you a permanent registration number ASAP (usually the same day), VIA EMAIL, that you can enter when you start Alpha, The Pager Program. Single-User License SWREG # 3541 Single-User License w/ Upgrade Express SWREG # 5980 NUMBER 2: Use your VISA/MASTERCARD and call our TOLL-FREE ORDERLINE You can register with VISA/MASTERCARD, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling our toll-free order line AT 1-800-508-3540 (***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NUMBER IS AN ORDERLINE ONLY AND OPERATORS HAVE NO TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE SOFTWARE***). We will process your order ASAP. NUMBER 3: Use your VISA/MASTERCARD and FAX your order 24 hours a day You can print the order form below or the one inside Alpha, The Pager Program and fax it to us 24 hours a day. We will process your order ASAP. NUMBER 4: Register by mail with a Check, Money Order or VISA/MASTERCARD You can print the order form below or the one inside Alpha, The Pager Program and send it to the address below: Attn: Alpha, TPP BBC Software Corporation Box 720871 Oklahoma City, OK 73172-0871 ************************************************** QUANTITY DISCOUNTS You can receive quantity discounts if you order more than 5 copies at one time. The discounts are as follows and shipping/handling is still only $4.95: 5 or more - 10% discount 20 or more - 20% discount 50 or more - 30% discount ************************************************** PROBLEMS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: There are several ways you can receive technical support if you are having a problem with Alpha, The Pager Program: NUMBER 1: Read the ALPHA.HLP file or the following section which may answer some of your questions. NUMBER 2: Use EMAIL Technical support is available through the following email addresses. Compuserve: 72144,2331 Internet: 72144.2331@compuserve.com NUMBER 3: Send us a FAX You can fax us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with your questions at (405) 720-9052. Please provide us with a fax number we can fax you back at and the times during when we may send the fax back to you. NUMBER 4: Write us at the following address: BBC Software Corporation Box 720871 Oklahoma City, OK 73172-0871 PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE CANNOT PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON OUR TOLL FREE (1-800) ORDERLINE. THESE ARE SALES OPERATORS ONLY AND HAVE NO TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE SOFTWARE. ************************************************** PROBLEMS IN COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR PAGING COMPANY????? The most common problem when our customers are having problems communicating with their paging company it the modem init string. If the software stops at the "HANDSHAKING" stage or fails to hang up properly, then this is probably the problem. It is very important that you choose the correct modem on the options screen. If you do not see yours listed or the first one you chose does not work try choosing some different ones on the list and experiment a little. VERSION 1.5a (and later) COMMAND LINE OPTIONS If you are experiencing problems in communicating with your paging system or otherwise wish to, you can make the following command line changes when starting Alpha, The Pager Program. Change Baud Rate (the default baud rate is 300 baud industry standard) /b:1200 /b:2400 /b:4800 /b:9600 (eg C:\ALPHA\ALPHA.EXE /b:1200 ) Change Parity/Stop/Data Bits to 8N1 (default is 7E1 - industry standard) /d:8N1 (eg C:\ALPHA\ALPHA.EXE /d:8N1 ) Change communication type to manual mode (not recommended except to try as a last resort-please note that manual mode is not compatible with sending to multiple paging services) /m (eg C:\ALPHA\ALPHA.EXE /m ) ************************************************** NOTE: Before purchasing, you should make sure that Alpha, The Pager Program works with the paging service that you plan to use. Alpha, The Pager Program should work with almost every alpha-numeric paging service. We will provide support if you are having problems, to try to get the program working with your service, however, we cannot provide a refund after puchase, which allows us to keep our cost of registering the software extremely low to begin with. ************************************************** ALPHA THE PAGER PROGRAM ORDER FORM QTY DESCRIPTION PRICE TOTAL ___ Single User License 15.00 _______ ___ Single User License w/Upg Exp 29.95 _______ Quantity discount (listed above) _______ subtotal _______ Oklahoma residents add 8.375% sales tax _______ Canada/Mexico add $3 / Overseas add $9. _______ Shipping and Handling $4.95 GRAND TOTAL ________ ------------------------------------------------------- Name ______________________________ Phone ____________ Address _______________________________________________ City ___________________ State ____ Zip ______________ I received or downloaded this program from ____________ ------------------------------------------------------- ___ Check ____ Visa ____ Mastercard Credit Card Number _________________________ Exp ______ Name on Card __________________________________________ Authorized Signature __________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------