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                 StampBase(TM)for DOS
                      VERSION 1.0
      STAMPB.ZIP is suggested BBS name for this file
Copyright 1993 by Changing Seasons Software  All Rights Reserved.
                    Phone:  (608)273-2739
                 Contact Person:  Mark Hetzel
                   CompuServe ID:  71371,731
      Mailing Address:  4466 Sentinel Pass, Madison, WI  53711-4725
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StampBase for DOS is a shareware software product.  STAMPB.EXE is a
self-extracting file containing the compressed files required to use StampBase
for DOS.  STAMPB.EXE was created using the software program LHA (Copyright
1990-1991 by Haruyasu Yoshizaki).  Individual users may copy this program and
share it with friends.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:  IBM PC or compatible with 640K RAM, a hard drive and
DOS 3.1 or higher.  Program supports mouse and keyboard.

                             DETAILED DESCRIPTION

StampBase for DOS is a stamp collection inventory system designed for the
hobbyist.  Your stamp collection information can be stored in one or more
files with each file containing a limit of 128 megabytes.  Information
about each stamp can include:  country, catalog number, category, issue year,
description, grade, condition, purchase date, cost, market value and comments.

StampBase provides intuitive data entry, edit and browse features.  Stamp
information can be added, changed or deleted.  Use StampBase's powerful query
feature to browse through the database.  All information is sorted and indexed
(except notes) to provide quick access.  Stamp information can be displayed
on screen or in printed reports.

This is NOT free software.  This is NOT public domain software.  Stamp for
DOS is a shareware software product.  You are expected to pay a $24.95
registration fee plus shipping and handling to the author if you find it
useful.  Registered users receive the latest version of the program, a printed
User's Guide, free technical support and notification of program updates and
upgrades.  A registration form is included in the program.
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                    FILES AVAILABLE AFTER UNPACKING PACKAGE
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README                  Basic information about program in ASCII text format.
STAMPDOS.DOC            User's Guide in ASCII text format.
STAMPDOS.EXE            StampBase program.
SAMPLE.DAT              Sample data.

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                       INSTALLATION AND UNPACKING PROGRAM
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Copy StampBase files to your hard drive before attempting to run the program. 
The StampBase files are compressed into a self-extracting file called
STAMPD.EXE.  Use the following instructions to create a directory and copy the
program files from the disk to the new directory on the hard drive.   Ignore
the quotations when entering instructions.

      1.    At the C> type "cd\" and press ENTER.  The root directory will now
            be current directory.

      2.    Type "md stampd" and press ENTER to create a new directory called
            STAMPD.

      3.    Type "cd\stampd" and press ENTER.  The STAMPD directory is now the
            current directory.

      4.    Insert StampBase disk into drive A or B.

      5.    Type "A:" or "B:" for the drive containing the StampBase disk.

      6.    At the A> or B> type "copy *.* c:" and press ENTER.  STAMPD.EXE
            will now be copied to the STAMPD subdirectory on the hard drive.

      7.    Type "C:" and press ENTER.  The prompt should be C:STAMPD>.

      8.    Type "stampd" and press ENTER.  The StampBase files will now be
            unpacked and available for use.

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                                TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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We have attempted to design StampBase to be easy to use.  Still, we will be
happy to help if you encounter a problem.  Contact us by one of the
following methods:

Telephone  (608) 273-2739

   Probably the best way to solve a problem.  It is easier to provide
   assistance when we can speak with directly you.  Call us during the
   following times:

      Monday - Friday  7 - 9 PM
      Saturday         9 AM - 4 PM

      All times are Central Standard Time.

   Please try to be in front of your computer with the program operating. 
   Diagnosing a software problem is difficult if you are not at the
   computer.

CompuServe

   Contact Person:  Mark Hetzel
   ID number     71371,731

Write

   Send correspondence to:  Changing Seasons Software, 4466 Sentinel Pass,
      Madison, WI  53711-4725

   Any comments or suggestions you have StampBase for DOS would be
appreciated.