Thank you for trying FSR/Win -- The File Search and Replace utility for Microsoft Windows. FSR/Win is a tool which helps to locate and change text in text files. It works like a "Search and Replace" operation in a text editor or word processor with the addition that it can perform the search in multiple files in the same operation. It will also allow the user to perform other operation while FSR/Win is busy with a lengthy operation. Components of FSR/Win: ----------------------------------------- readme.txt -- this file fsrwin.exe -- the FSR/Win program file fsrwin.hlp -- online help for FSR/Win To install FSR/Win, simply copy fsrwin.exe and fsrwin.hlp to an appropriate location on your hard-drive (most people have a \BIN or \UTILS directory -- FSR/Win would fit right in to such a directory). To run FSR/Win, select Run from the File window of program manager or file manager. You may also find it usefull to add FSR/Win as an icon in Program Manager -- Simply Select New from the File menu of program manager. For details on the use of FSR/Win, please see the contents of the online help (fsrwin.hlp) -- Simply press F1 or select Contents from the help menu of FSR/Win. FSR/Win is shareware. If you find FSR/Win useful, please register your copy. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT Users of FSR/Win must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "FSR/Win is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse- quential, which may result from the use of FSR/Win." FSR/Win is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and find that you are using FSR/Win and continue to use FSR/Win after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg- istration payment of $20 to Mike Williams. The $20 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time. Commercial users of FSR/Win must register and pay for their copies of FSR/Win within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by con- tacting Mike Williams. Anyone distributing FSR/Win for any kind of remuneration must first contact Mike Williams at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering FSR/Win immediately (However Mike Williams must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of FSR/Win.). You are encouraged to pass a copy of FSR/Win along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the FSR/Win. To contact Mike Williams for registration or questions USPS: Mike Williams 1200 Fairview Ave Wilmington, DE 19809 For questions and support, only: CIS: 70651,2725 You may also register your copy of FSR/Win via Compuserve. go WSREG and use registration ID 1780. Upon registration, each user will recieve the latest version of FSR/Win along with a copy of FSR -- the DOS command line version of FSR. Please specify diskkete preference (3 1/2 or 5 1/4) when registering.