README.TXT -- InfoLog Documentation
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Contents

  1. Overview
  2. System requirements
  3. File contents
  4. Installation
  5. Getting started
  6. Ordering information
  7. Support
  8. Revision history
  9. Trademarks



1. Overview

  InfoLog is your one-way road onto todays information superhighway.
  One simple interface enhances daily communications by providing
  the following features:

  * Single interface to communication programs
  * Logging of connecion dates and times
  * Total online time and number of days
  * Current online time
  * Number of characters received and sent
  * Speed of data being received and sent (CPS)
  * Modem LED indicators for CD, RD and SD
  * Configurable alarm
  * Automatic monthly reset of total times



2. System requirements

  IBM** compatible 386SX or higher running OS/2** Presentation
    Manager** version 2.1 or later
  Approx. 500k available hard disk space
  Modem and communication software suggested



3. File contents

  FILE_ID.DIZ   - BBS description file

  INFOLOG.EXE   - REQUIRED files for program operation
  INFOLOG.HLP

  LICENSE.TXT   - Important license information
  README.TXT    - This documentation file
  ORDER.TXT     - Order form



4. Installation

  NOTE: Version 4.0 should not be installed over previous
  versions of InfoLog.  However, the only requirement in doing
  so is to delete the INFOLOG.INI file from the previous
  version before running v4.0 for the first time.


  1. Copy all required files to the same directory and create a
     desktop icon object if desired.

  2. SIO users with a modem not attached to COM2 should supply
     the program parameter COMx where x is the number of the
     COM port the modem is attached to.

  3. Registered InfoMiles users should enter their InfoMiles
     serial# to register InfoLog.



5. Getting started

  Initial setup involves adding connections by selecting
  Connection Setup from the menu.

  Further information can be found in the online help.



6. Ordering information

  The registration fee is $19.95 for InfoLog or $34.95 for
  InfoMiles and InfoLog.  A serial# enabling use of the software
  without reminder screens or functional restrictions will be
  issued upon purchase.

  Registrations remain effective for all future versions of the
  software.  Updates will be uploaded periodically to relevant
  CompuServe forums, Internet sites and major BBS's containing
  fixes, enhancements, user requests and new additions to the
  software.

  The following options are available for purchasing the software
  after the initial 30 day shareware evaluation period.

  CompuServe, GO SWREG.

    InfoLog, registration no. 10103

    InfoMiles and InfoLog, registration no. 6257

  BMT Micro

    Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, EuroCard, Optima,
    Money Order, Cashiers Check, and Personal Checks are accepted.
    Please do not send cash in the mail.  Personal checks are
    subject to clearance.

    Voice Orders: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST (-5 GMT)

      (800) 414-4268  (Orders)
      (910) 791-7052  (Questions)

    Fax Orders:  24 hours / 7 Days (See ORDER.TXT)

      (800) 346-1OS2(1672)
      (910) 350-2937

    Online Orders via modem:

      (910) 350-8061  10 lines, all 14.4K
      (910) 799-0923  Direct 28.8K line

    Mail Orders To: (See ORDER.TXT)

      BMT Micro
      PO Box 15016
      Wilmington, NC 28408
      U.S.A.



7. Support

  Support questions, as well as bug reports and suggestions
  for improvement, are welcome and encouraged.  Electronic mail
  is preferred to one of the following:

    CompuServe, 74466,2137

    Internet, craven@tyrell.net

  Alternatively postal mail can be sent to the following address:

    Bryce Craven
    16615 E. 42 Terr.
    Independence, MO  64055-5417
    USA

  Visit the InfoMiles WWW page for the latest information and
  program updates:

    http://www.tyrell.net/~craven



8. Revision history

  v4.0  (10/05/96)
    Added launching of non-PM programs.
    Added bytes and CPS recieved/sent.
    Added title display options.
    Added alarm wave file.
    Added default log location.
    Added editor option.
    Added launching of InfoMiles.
    Enhanced display and keyboard interface.
    Changed default modem port to COM2.
  v3.3  (05/16/96)
    Fixed start icon not being centered.
  v3.2  (04/12/96)
    Added COMx parameter.
    Added RD light.
    Added communication program icon.
    Added days since last reset.
    Added minimize on connect.
    Added online time to task list, minimized title.
    Added online time to log file.
  v3.1  (03/30/96)
    Added communication program parameters.
    Fixed problem with modems not on COM1.
    Fixed problem with some PM programs not launching.
    Fixed carrier detect light staying on after disconnect.
    Changed carrier detect thread to work with programs
      launched outside of InfoLog.
  v3.0  (03/27/96)
    Added Automatic carrier detection.
    Added Reset totals monthly.
    Added View service log.
    Added Color configuration.
  v2.0  (02/23/96)
    Released as Shareware.



9. Trademarks**

  Copyright (c) 1995-96 Bryce S. Craven.  All rights reserved.
  IBM, OS/2, and Presentation Manager are trademarks or registered
  trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.



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