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                                                   version 1.20


                   written by Gary Calpo - flipino@visi.net

                       http://members.visi.net/~flipino


[1.1 > Introduction]

        "640K should be enough for anybody." -Bill Gates, 1981

        Sure, it was 15 years ago, but even to this day "16MB should be
        enough for anybody" doesn't really hold true.  When Windows95
        runs out of memory, it makes more memory out of space on your
        hard drive.  Until recently, it was hard to tell just how much
        it was using because that would require a peek into C:\WINDOWS
        and a look at the WIN386.SWP file.  That's where SwapMon comes in.

        With SwapMon, you will be able to make highly educated decisions
        on how much memory you should upgrade to saving you time and
        well earned money.


[1.2 > What's New]

        1.2 - The program now optionally minimizes to an icon in your
              System Tray.  Also redesigned the interface a little and
              added a Reset function.

        1.1 - Made better use of the space that the program took in the
              Start Bar by adding a scrolling marquee display option.

        1.0 - The final version implements a state-memory system.  It
              basically remembers the last state of the SwapMon window
              which means if you quit the program minimized, it will
              reload minimized.

[2.1 > Distribution Contents]

        The official distribution of Swapmon, SWAPMON.ZIP should contain
        only the following contents.

        SWAPMON.EXE, the executable.
        SWAPMON.TXT, the documentation.
        FILEID.DIZ, for the BBS people.


[2.2 > Program Requirements]

        1.  Windows 95.  It just might help.
        2.  Visual Basic 4 Runtimes.  You can get these from
            http://members.visi.net/~flipino/progs.html


[2.3 > Usage]

        2.3.1 - First Contact

                When you first run the program, it should send you to the
                setup dialog box.  From here, you tell the program what
                directory contains your swapfile (typically C:\WINDOWS).
                In addition, from here you can control where the program
                minimizes to and also how it uses the window caption in
                displaying information.

        2.3.2 - The SwapMon Window

                Not too much to talk about here.  It's pretty self-
                explanatory.  To access the Setup, Reset, and About
                buttons, just click on the Window and it should slide
                out from under.  Pretty cool, eh?

        2.3.3 - Troubleshooting

                Hm, not much to say here, but if you ever have any problems,
                it helps to delete the INI and do the Setup process again.
                Hopefully, you won't have to resort to this.


[3.1 > Looking Ahead]

        In the future I hope to be able to poke into the swap file and
        find out how much of it is actually being used.  Look for more
        comprehensive information, also.

[3.2 > Distribution]

        Please feel free to distribute this program wherever you wish.
        However, you must preserve the contents of this package and not
        disturb any of the data contained within.  Doing so is a violation
        of United States and international law.  Violators can and will
        be prosecuted.  Have a nice day =)

[3.3 > Downloading]

        At present, the current location to download the latest version of
        SwapMon is off of my homepage's flipTech page at

                * http://members.visi.net/~flipino/progs.html

        There, you will also find a design history and other pertinent
        information.

[3.4 > Cost]

        As it stands, this program is completely freeware, however monetary
        donations will be appreciated as programming does cut greatly into
        my scholastic and social life, and money would be a great means of
        retribution and making this all worth it.  Please send any donations
        (US monetary only) to

         *  Gary Calpo
            1328 Paramore Drive
            Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA 23454

        Donation benefits include the direct eMailing of future updates and
        fixes, so don't forget to enclose your eMail address.


[4.1 > Credits]

        Thanks go to all the people are using this program and publicizing
        it all over the world.  I did a UltraSeek using Infoseek's services
        and found over a dozen sites all over the world linked back to my
        homepage and SwapMon.  Keep the mail and eMail coming :)

[4.2 > In Closing]

        I didn't think my utility would be taken this well, and I just want
        to say a big, emphatic "thanks" to everyone who's taken the time to
        write me.  I hope this utility is of great use to you and that you
        will distribute this program wherever you please (including popular
        shareware archives and the like).

        Happy monitoring!

        Gary Calpo

        flipino@visi.net
        http://members.visi.net/~flipino