dbLite Version 1.2 Product Description
     
     dbLite is a program written for the IBM PC and compatible computer. 
     It is DOS based but will run in a window in the Windows operating 
     system.  It was written to keep track of data of all types.  
     Mailing lists, rolodex phone lists, DayRunner and other Address 
     Book lists, things-to-do lists, inventory lists, and other 
     applications which require data acquisition and retrieval.  It 
     outputs printed lists and labels utilizing either laser or dot 
     matrix printer.  It will address envelopes directly, one at a time, 
     and, using labels, it can be used to address many all at once. It 
     makes a fine mailing list maintenance program.  It works best, 
     however, as a simple, uncomplicated information management tool.  
     The people and things it can catalog are limited only by your 
     imagination.
     
     dbLite functions much like a flat-format rolodex.  It allows users 
     to store and quickly retrieve information without any set up or 
     extensive training.  Once information has been entered into various 
     files that information then becomes instantly accessible.  The 
     information becomes easily organized by sorting.  Searching allows 
     for the retrieval of specific data instantly.  Finally, hard copy 
     listings and labels are simple to produce.
     
     Once information has been cataloged, it can be kept up to date with 
     a minimum of fuss.  dbLite allows people to become better organized 
     instantly.  By simply creating an address file, a "things-to-do" 
     file and a schedule file the program becomes a quick and easy 
     personal information manager.  By producing labels from each of 
     these files a daytime type scheduler can be updated.  Personal 
     information management tools are normally quite separate from 
     databases.  Because of the clean design and simple operation of 
     dbLite the program serves well as both.
     
     dbLite now includes both a calendar and a note feature.  The 
     calendar is handy for those who want P.I.M. capability.  A one page 
     Note can now be attached to any record.  While an attached note 
     allows a much more detailed description of a record the mechanism to 
     effect the note has been kept simple.  One key opens a perpetual 
     calendar as a reference.  One key opens and attaches a note to a 
     record.  It is saved automatically upon closing the window. A DOS 
     Shell, initiated with F6 from Menu Mode can now be called.  Finally,
     a "file carousel", switching between Address, Schedule, and Things
     (for things to do) is run with the F8 key.

     Because users often have a need to perform calculations while in 
     the midst of using a computer, dbLite includes math capability.  
     Not only does this allow calculations to be performed on the fly it 
     further allows for other functions, such as check book balancing 
     and math drills to be automated.  Again, a clean design and a 
     simple functioning system allows the program to be quite versatile.
     
     A major strength of any computer program is its usability.  Poorly 
     designed, unattractive programs may have great capability but they 
     tend to become instant "shelf-ware".  Because they are daunting to 
     users and because they require massive amounts of disk space and 
     user investment in learning they never fulfill their potential.  
     DbLite is designed for instant usability.  Attractive user 
     interface, simple and intuitive keystrokes and logical command 
     structure make the program instantly usable.  The program can be 
     used with no setup and can be operated with very minimal system 
     requirements.  This allows for easy portability and multi-computer 
     use.  This makes dbLite a winning application for any IBM PC 
     computer user and an attractive alternative to anyone interested 
     becoming better organized.
     
     Note: What dbLite isn't:

     dbLite is NOT a product to use to create and maintain thousands of
     records requiring several dozen fields.  It is small and quick and
     easy. It is not large and slow and hard.  I created dbLite
     so that I wouldn't need a dbase type product to keep track of the
     few hundred contacts and about a hundred things to do that I main-
     tain.  I break several rules of good data base design in creating
     the program.  I load all records to memory.  I really do "sort"
     the records.  I really do "delete" a record and really do "insert"
     a record.  I understand how dbase works and it works well for almost
     any large structured data base.  It's quite useful for big 
     jobs and what I am saying here is that if you need to do a 
     "big" job dbLite is not for you. If you can settle for its 
     limitations, then dbLite should provide you with a product you 
     can enjoy using.

         Mike Seither o 6900 Hastings St. o Metairie, La. o 70003