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 Contents

Introduction

Overview

Getting started with FM Toolbar

What is Shareware? What is the ASP ?

License/Limited warranty

Technical support

Upgrades, updates...

What do you get when you register FM Toolbar

How to register

Using FM Toolbar

Buttons and commands

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a copy for a friend?

FM Toolbar does not work. Why?

Can I use FM Toolbar and other File Manager extenders simultaneously?

Windows cannot find FM Toolbar Help file. What to do?

Will I be able to use FM Toolbar with Windows 4.0 (Chicago)?

How to get updates and upgrades to the FM Toolbar?

How to uninstall FM Toolbar?


 Overview

Thank you for trying File Manager Toolbar!

File Manager Toolbar (or, briefly, FM Toolbar) is a utility that provides File Manager for Windows 3.1 with a toolbar similar to one used with Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

FM Toolbar is NOT a free software. It's Shareware. This means that you may use the program during 14 days (not necessarily constituting a contiguous sequence) to evaluate it and determine whether FM Toolbar is suitable for your needs. At the end of this trial period, you must either register (purchase) your copy or discontinue using FM Toolbar.

Click here to know what you receive when you register FM Toolbar

Click here to know how to register

Unregistered copies of the FM Toolbar are fully functional. We make it this way so that you can have a real look at the program and then decide whether it fit your needs. The only difference between registered and unregistered copy is the registration reminder screen that shows up sometimes when you start File Manger with FM Toolbar installed. When you receive our Registration package with your personal Registration number, you will use it to put your name in the About FM Toolbar screen and to remove the reminder.

You may freely copy the FM Toolbar software, and give it to anybody (however, you may not do it for profit, click here to read the full text of your license agreement). FM Toolbar is a self-unregistering software, i.e. it automatically becomes unregistered when you copy it to another disk or computer. You can re-register it any number of times, but only if you know your Registration Number. This means that you can make and install as many Unregistered copies of the FM Toolbar as you wish on as many computers as you can, provided that you do not share your Registration Number with anybody and there is NO POSSIBILITY to use your Registered copy by anybody else. You may not use a copy of the FM Toolbar registered to anybody else (except site license arrangements). In simple words, every user of the FM Toolbar must be licensed.

Click here to read full text of your license agreement.

All corporate, business, government or other commercial users of FM Toolbar must be registered.  We offer quantity discounts, starting with as few as 6 copies, as well as site licensing.  Site license agreement allows installation and using of specific number of registered copies within the licensed institution.

This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.


Getting started with FM Toolbar

Unlike most other Windows applications, FM Toolbar is not a stand-alone program: there is no special executable file you would run to start the FM Toolbar. To use the FM Toolbar software, all you need is properly install it, and it will run automatically every time you run the File Manager.

Actually, all you need to have FM Toolbar work is add a string specifying full DOS path to the FMTB.DLL file in the [AddOns] section on the WINFILE.INI file. You can do it yourself, if you like, or you can make use of our convenient Setup utility included in the package. Just run SETUP.EXE from File Manager or Program Manager, and follow its instructions:

If you obtained the FM Toolbar on a diskette or CD-ROM, you can quickly take a look at it without installing it onto your hard or network disk. Run Setup and choose Activate button when prompted. In this case Setup will just add the above mentioned string to the WINFILE.INI file and won't copy anything to your hard disk. Of course, in this case you need to have the diskette or CD inserted in the drive while working with File Manager, and the loading time will be much longer.

If you want to install the software onto your hard or network disk for permanent use, copy all the FM Toolbar files into some directory onto the disk. You can do it yourself or have Setup do it for you: run Setup, choose button Install when prompted, and then enter the name of the directory where you want the FM Toolbar files to be placed. If you already have the files on the hard disk, you don't need to perform the copying; use Activate button of the Setup utility instead.

If you want to stop using FM Toolbar, you need to remove the 'FM Toolbar=' string from WINFILE.INI file. Again, you can use Setup to do it: choose Deactivate button when prompted. When you decide to return to using FM Toolbar again, run Setup and choose Activate. On the other hand, if you, to our regret, decide to remove FM Toolbar from your system permanently, all you need to do is choose Deactivate from Setup prompt and then delete all the FM Toolbar files from your hard disk. Please click here for more information on uninstalling FM Toolbar.

The Setup utility assumes that all the FM Toolbar files are in the directory where SETUP.EXE is. If you have a numbers of the FM Toolbar file sets in different locations (on a CD and on your hard disk, for example), you can manipulate them via running their own SETUP.EXEs.

If the automatic installation fails by any reason, you can install the FM Toolbar manually:

1.	Create a directory on your hard disk for FM Toolbar, say C:\TOOLBAR, and copy all the files from the FM Toolbar installation disk into that directory. If you obtained the FM Toolbar files compressed in an archive, extract all the files from it.

2.	Open file WINFILE.INI for editing (using Notepad or any other text editor). This file is located in the WINDOWS directory on your hard disk (or directory you specified when installing Windows). Please note: the file you need is WINFILE.INI, not WIN.INI.

Find the section [AddOns] in this file and place the following string right after the string [AddOns]:

FM Toolbar=C:\TOOLBAR\FMTB.DLL

(or specify the directory you copied the FM Toolbar's files in, if other than TOOLBAR).

The resulting portion of the winfile.ini should look like this:

...

[AddOns]

FM Toolbar=C:\TOOLBAR\FMTB.DLL

...

(... means other lines of the file). Save the file.

3.	If the File Manager is running, close it, and then run it again.

You shell find new menu item, Toolbar, among the other items of the File Manager's main menu, if the installation has been completed successfully. If you cannot see the Toolbar item in the main menu of the File Manager, an error has occurred. Please verify that you have done all the steps above, and, particularly, specified correct path in the [AddOns] section of the WINFILE.INI file.


ChaoSoft License Agreement

Definitions.

Software or Program means the ChaoSoft software product File Manager Toolbar (FM Toolbar), including both the software and the associated documentation and other materials;

Unregistered Copy means a copy of the Program you obtained from us or other source for evaluation purposes and which is described as "Unregistered copy" in the About FM Toolbar screen. An Unregistered Copy can become registered by supplying the name of the registered user or institution and the correct Registration Number, which can be obtained from us.

Registered Copy means a copy of the Program registered with us or with a dealer, and which is described as "Registered to: <your name>" in the About FM Toolbar screen. A Registered Copy can be made Unregistered by copying it to another disk or computer.

Registration Package means all the materials you are obtaining from us after sending to us your registration fee. In particular, Registration Package contains your personal Registration Number, allowing you to remove the registration reminder message and put your name in the About  FM Toolbar screen.

we or us means ChaoSoft, a company based in Old Town, Maine, USA; and

you means the end user of the Software.

Legal Agreement. This is a legal agreement between you and ChaoSoft. By using the software you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement.

Grant of license. ChaoSoft grants to you the right to use the Software under the terms of this agreement. The software is in "use" on a computer when it is loaded into the temporary memory (i.e., RAM) of that computer. Use of an Unregistered Copy of the Software after the evaluation period, or use of a Registered Copy, registered to anybody else except you (or, for site license arrangements, to your organization),  is in violation of federal copyright laws.

Copyright. The software is owned by ChaoSoft and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material except that a limited right to make copies of the Software, subject to conditions of this license agreement, is granted to you. You may not copy any written or printed materials from your Registration Package and you may not rent or lease the Software.

Evaluation Period.  You may use an Unregistered Copy of the Program for evaluation period of up to 14 days. This period may be not a contiguous sequence of days. However, you should count a day as the evaluation day if you used the Program during that day at least once. The purpose of this evaluation period is to allow you to determine whether the program meets your needs before purchasing it.  Once the evaluation period has ended, you agree to either purchase your copy of the Program through registration, or to stop using it.  If you have sent your registration fee to us, you may continue to use your Unregistered Copy beyond the end of the evaluation period until your Registration Package arrives.

Registering the Program. To register the Software, you should send your name, address, and correct amount of registration fee to us or one of our registration sites. You can use various registration forms supplied with the on-line documentation to the Software. After getting your Registration Package from us, containing the Registration Number assigned to you,  you may use that number to register your copy of the Software. You agree to keep the Registration Number for your own use only and not to share it with anybody else.

Multi-User and Network Use.  If you registered the Software for use by multiple users,  you agree not to use the Program on more computers than the number specified in your site license. You may install the Program on computers attached to a network, or remove it from one computer and install it on a different one, provided there is NO POSSIBILITY that your copy will be installed or used on more computers than it is licensed for.  If you have a network, you don't need to include every computer attached to the network in your license, but you must include every computer on which the Program is installed or used, regardless of whether the user of the computer happens to know that the Program is in use on their system.  If you have single computers which allow multiple users to use the Program simultaneously, you must count each keyboard or terminal separately when determining how many computers are using the Program.

Making and Distributing Unregistered Copies of the Program.

You may make as many copies of the Program as you wish, give them to others, upload them to any BBS or FTP site worldwide, include them in software collections such as CD-ROM disks, distribute them through Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution, and distribute them in any other possible way, as long as you:

--	do not share your Registration Number with anyone else and do not make copies of any printed materials from your Registration Package, if the copy you use is a Registered Copy;

--	include all of the unmodified files, as listed in the PACKING.LST file included with your copy. If any of the files or the PACKING.LST file itself is missing, you should contact us, or the dealer you obtained the Program from, to receive the complete set of files;

--	agree not to sell the Unregistered Copies of the Program or distribute them to others for any kind of compensation or fee (small shipping and handling fees are OK), unless you are an ASP approved Vendor or have received written permission from us; and your permission to distribute the Program has not been revoked by us;

--	agree to inform the user(s) that the Unregistered Copy is to be used for a time limited evaluation period, and that it must be registered to continue to use the Program once the evaluation period has ended;

--	do not bundle the Program with any other software without our written permission.

Other restrictions. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software. You are not allowed to make any modifications to, or to create derivative works from any of the files that are used in this software. This includes all the executable, help, installation, and readme files, as well as graphics images. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.

U.S. Government Information:  Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013).  The Contractor/ manufacturer is ChaoSoft, P.O.Box 43, Old Town, Maine, 04468-0043.

LIMITED WARRANTY:  The following limited warranty applies to Registered Copies of the Program.  This warranty does NOT apply to Unregistered Copies of the Program.

Satisfaction Guarantee.  If you are dissatisfied with any product you buy from us under this Agreement for any reason, you may return it at any time up to 30 days after purchase and we will give you a refund.  Refunds will be based on the price you paid, with shipping costs excluded.  You must contact us before returning any product for a refund. This satisfaction guarantee does not apply to multi-system licenses for more than 10 computers, or to purchases of more than 10 individual copies at a time.

Physical Defects.  We pledge that the disks, if any, and any printed material we send you will arrive free of physical defects which interfere with normal use. If you find such a defect and report it to us within 30 days after you get your Registration Package, we agree to replace the defective item(s) at no charge to you as long as the defect was not caused by misuse or abuse.

Bugs and Program Errors.  We don't promise that the Software will be free of bugs or program errors, and you agree that bugs or program errors will not be considered as "physical defects" in the program.  We agree that if you report a program error or bug to us, we will use our best efforts to correct it.  We also agree that if we can verify and correct the error you report, and we then issue a bug-fix release for the Program which includes the correction, we will allow you to update your copy of the Program at no charge if you request it.  However we will only do this for minor releases, not for new major releases or other new versions of the Program.

Program updates and upgrades. We agree that if we release an update or upgrade to the Program, an updated copy of the Program can be registered by you free of charge with the same Registration Number assigned to you when you register any previous version of the Program. This does not apply to the versions of the Program ported to operating systems other than Windows 3.1 (3.11), such as Windows 4.0 (Chicago), Windows NT, etc.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

The SOFTWARE (including instructions for its use) is provided "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ChaoSoft further DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION REMAINS WITH YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CHAOSOFT, ITS AUTHORS, OR ANYONE ELSE INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THE SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF CHAOSOFT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Copyright and Trademark Information

File Manager Toolbar is copyright (c) 1994 ChaoSoft.  All Rights Reserved.

ChaoSoft, ChaoSoft's logo, and "The way software should be!" are trademarks of ChaoSoft.

Microsoft  and MS-DOS are registered trademarks, and Windows and Windows for Workgroups are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other product names may be copyright and registered or unregistered trademarks / tradenames of their respective owners.

Conclusion. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to ChaoSoft.

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maine and shall inure to the benefits of ChaoSoft and any successors, administrators, heirs, and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of the competent jurisdiction located in Augusta, Maine. The parties hereby consent to in personal jurisdiction of said courts.

If you have any questions about this agreement, write to:

ChaoSoft

P.O.Box 43

Old Town, ME 04468-0043


 Technical Support

Registered users of the FM Toolbar are entitled to FREE technical support for the first 90 days from the date of registration. This does not mean that you may not ask questions after that period or if you have not registered yet, however, we cannot guarantee that all such questions will be answered.

Please, (PLEASE!) check the on-line Help and other documentation first. Our experience shows that about 9 out of 10 questions have been already answered in the documentation.

If you cannot find the answer there, or have a suggestion on how to improve the FM Toolbar, we will be glad to hear from you.

Our experience shows that due to the oftentimes complex technical nature of FM Toolbar or Windows configurations, technical support by phone is not the most effective and almost always results in a request for follow-up information. Please use one of the following channels and send us a detailed description of your problem. Your questions will be answered directly by the author of the program, Andrei Belogortseff.

You can reach him by sending a message through electronic mail to one of the following addresses:

Delphi:  	andreib

CompuServe:	74634,2173

Internet:	andreib@delphi.com or 74634.2173@compuserve.com

or by sending a letter to the following address:

ChaoSoft

P.O.Box 43

Old Town, ME 04468-0043

U.S.A.


Upgrades, updates
Upgrades, updates ...

ChaoSoft frequently updates its products. There are various kinds of updates, including Major upgrades, minor updates, and bug-fix updates.

Updates for FM Toolbar are FREE - subject to only our reasonable shipping and handling charges. This means that you will be able to use the same Registration number to register an updated copy for your use (this aplies only to updates of FM Toolbar released for Windows  versions 3.1 or 3.11 (or other similar versions) and does NOT apply to versions of FM Toolbar we may port to other operating systems in the future (Windows 4.0 (Chicago), Windows NT, etc.)).  As we are not in the disk selling business, you may find that shareware vendors specializing in disk sales can easily sell disks cheaper than we can. On the other hand, we always have the most recent versions of our software. If you want (by whatever reason) to make sure that you have the latest version of the program and/or documentation, you can order them directly from us. Click here to see the order form.

You can also obtain a minor or bug-fix update from other sources (such as FTP sites, your local BBS, or a shareware disk vendor). In this case, of course, there in no charge from us, however, you will probably have to pay the on-line service or disk vendors fees.


 What do you get when you register

When registering your copy of the FM Toolbar, you enable us to further improve our existing products and develop new ones of the same high quality. We believe that Shareware is the future of software industry and when you register our products you vote with your pocketbook for this future -- high quality software of low cost.

In addition, you will receive:

    Your personal Registration Number, allowing you to put your name in the About FM Toolbar screen and prevent the registration reminder from showing up.

    The privilege to be personally informed about new major releases of the FM Toolbar and other products from ChaoSoft.

    The privilege to upgrade to new versions of the FM Toolbar FREE.

    Free customer support for the first 90 days beginning from the date of registration.

    Disk with the latest version of the program (optional).

    FREE BONUS (when ordering disk): a  800x600x256, 3-dimentional, ray-traced, (very impressive!) image of ChaoSoft's logo (can be used as a wallpaper on your Windows desktop).


 How to register FM Toolbar

Please choose one of the order forms below, print it out, fill in all the information requested and sent it to the address shown in the form.

Single-user order/registration form

Multy-user order/registration form

International Ordering:

Canada

Europe

Australia

You can also register this software via the CompuServe.

Other payment options available.

Orders within USA are shipped through USPS, first class.

International orders are shipped through Airmail. To reduce your possible customs taxes (if any), the contents of the package will be described as follows: "Diskette; Letter", that almost never is taxable.


Payment Options

We understand that in same cases (international orders, especially) payment with a check drawn on a US bank, written in US funds, is not always possible. That's why  we accept other forms of payment as well:

Mailing US currency directly to us. Most foreign banks have US currency readily available.

Mailing your domestic currency directly to us. We accept only currency listed below:

Japanese Yens, German Marks, British pounds, French Francs, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Francs, Mexican Peso.

To calculate amount, just look in your newspaper for the current exchange rate, apply the conversion factor, and round it off to the nearest "paper" banknote.

If you decide to send us cash, we encourage you to obtain a low-cost "Certificate of Mailing" (USPS form 3817) or equivalent, or even send your letter certified. It will help us to find your letter if (that is very rare) Post Office will fail to deliver it to us. Please, don't include coins; the total payment amount should be rounded to the nearest "paper" unit.

Through American Express money orders payable in US currency. They are also commonly available in your commercial banks.

Through an international postal money order from your local post office, written in US dollars.


Registering through CompuServe

If you are a CompuServe member, you can register FM Toolbar on-line: type GO SWREG at the ! prompt, select "Register Shareware" from the menu, and follow the instructions.

The REGISTRATION ID of the FM Toolbar is:  2950

When registering in this way, registration fee ($10) will be charged to your CompuServe account. The personal Registration number, allowing you to eliminate the registration reminder, will be sent to you through CompuServe e-mail, usually within 1 or 2 days. This eliminates the necessity of the shipping & handling fees (since nothing will be sent via regular mail; you can download the latest version from CompuServe anyway) making this the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way for registering FM Toolbar!


International Order/Registration Form: Europe

Our European customers can order FM Toolbar from our European representative. Please, use this form for payment in British Sterlings ONLY. To print this form, please choose File | Print Topic from the FM Toolbar Help menu.

ALL PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

    Yes! I would like to register my copy of the File Manager Toolbar software for my own use only. Send me my personal Registration Number, allowing me to prevent the registration reminder from showing up and put my name into About FM Toolbar screen.

    I want to be sure that I have the latest version of the FM Toolbar. Please include a   [image]  3.5" or   [image]    5.25" disk in the registration package.

Payment amount (see above):	£            7.00
Disk with the latest version (optional; £ 2.50)	£ ________
Shipping & Handling*:	£            1.50
TOTAL:	£ ________
*The package will be sent from U.S.A. via Air mail.

My   [image]   Sterling check     [image]   Eurocheque     [image]     Sterling money order    [image]    Travellers' cheque  is enclosed (payable to Simon Jones).

NAME:    ___________________________________________________ (please type or print)

ADDRESS:

Additional (optional) information:	COMPANY:

Phone:   (_____)_______________	Email address:

I use:     Windows 3.1(3.11)   [image]   Windows for Workgroups 3.11  [image]   other:________________

Send this form and payment to: 	Simon Jones

5 Broadfields

Eastington

Cheltenham

GL54 3PX

United Kingdom

Thank you for registering FM Toolbar!


International Order/Registration Form: Canada

Please, use this form for payment in Canadian dollars ONLY. To print this form, please choose File | Print Topic from the FM Toolbar Help menu.

ALL PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

    Yes! I would like to register my copy of the File Manager Toolbar software for my own use only. Send me my personal Registration Number, allowing me to prevent the registration reminder from showing up and put my name into About FM Toolbar screen.

    I want to be sure that I have the latest version of the FM Toolbar. Please include a   [image]  3.5" or   [image]    5.25" disk in the registration package.

Registration fee :	$CAN          14.50 .
Disk with the latest version  (optional, $CAN 5.50)	$CAN                      .
Shipping & Handling*:	$CAN            2.50 .
TOTAL:	$CAN _________

*The package will be sent from U.S.A. via Air mail.

My   personal check is enclosed (payable to ChaoSoft, Canadian dollars).

NAME:    ___________________________________________________ (please type or print)

ADDRESS:

Additional (optional) information:	COMPANY:

Phone:   (_____)_______________	Email address:

Send this form and payment to: ChaoSoft, P.O.Box 43, Old Town, ME 04468-0043, U.S.A.

Customer Comments

Please help make this an even better product

Why do you register?  Would you have registered if the price were higher? How much higher?

How can this product be improved?

Are there corrections to the documentation that need to be made? Spelling, grammar, any other correction?

Any general comments you have will be appreciated...

Thank you for registering FM StepUp!


International Order/Registration Form: Australia

Our Australian customers can order FM Toolbar from our Australian representative. Please, use this form for payment in Australian dollars ONLY. To print this form, please choose File | Print Topic from the FM Toolbar Help menu.

ALL PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

    Yes! I would like to register my copy of the File Manager Toolbar software for my own use only. Send me my personal Registration Number, allowing me to prevent the registration reminder from showing up and put my name into About FM Toolbar screen.

    I want to be sure that I have the latest version of the FM Toolbar. Please include a   [image]  3.5" or   [image]    5.25" disk in the registration package.

Registration fee :	$AUS          14.50 .
Disk with the latest version  (optional, $AUS 5.50)	$AUS                      .
Shipping & Handling*:	$AUS            2.50 .
TOTAL:	$AUS _________

*The package will be sent from U.S.A. via Air mail.

My   personal check is enclosed (payable to DP Computing, Australian dollars).

NAME:    ___________________________________________________ (please type or print)

ADDRESS:

Additional (optional) information:	COMPANY:

Phone:   (_____)_______________	Email address:

Send this form and payment to:

DP Computing

P.O.Box 712

Noarlunga Centre SA 5168

Australia.

Thank you for registering FM Toolbar!


 Single user Order/Registration Form

To print this order form, please choose File | Print Topic from the FM Toolbar Help menu.

ALL PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

    Yes! I would like to register my copy of the File Manager Toolbar software for my own use only and enclosing check, money order, or cash $10.00. Send me my personal Registration Number, allowing me to prevent the registration reminder from showing up and put my name into About FM Toolbar screen.

    I want to be sure that I have the latest version of the FM Toolbar. Please include a   [image]  3.5" or   [image]    5.25" disk in the registration package.

Registration fee (see above):	$        10.00
Disk with the latest version  (optional, $ 4.00)	$                      .
Maine residents add 6% sales tax:	$ _________
Shipping & Handling*:	$ _________
TOTAL:	$ _________

*S&H: Continental U.S.: $1.00, elsewherte: $2.00

My   [image]   personal check or   [image]   Money order or  [image]  other

is enclosed (payable to ChaoSoft, U.S. funds, U.S. bank).

NAME:    ___________________________________________________ (please type or print)

ADDRESS:

Additional (optional) information:	COMPANY:

Phone:   (_____)_______________	Email address:

Send this form and payment to: ChaoSoft, P.O.Box 43, Old Town, ME 04468-0043, U.S.A.

Customer Comments

Please help make this an even better product

Why do you register?  Would you have registered if the price were higher? How much higher?

How can this product be improved?

Are there corrections to the documentation that need to be made? Spelling, grammar, any other correction?

Any general comments you have will be appreciated...

Thank you for registering FM Toolbar!


Multy-user Order/Registration Form

ALL PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

To print this order form, please choose File | Print Topic from the FM Toolbar Help menu.

    Yes! I would like to order the File Manager Toolbar software under a site license arrangement for ____ (more than 5) users, allowing my company or organization to legally install the FM Toolbar on multiple computers. Send me the installation disk of the [image]    3.5" or [image]    5.25" format.

Number of users	Registration fee
6-14	$5  + $9 per each user
15-24	$35  + $7 per each user
25-49	$85  + $5 per each user
50-99	$185 + $3 per each user
100 and more	$385 + $1 per each user
Registration fee (see above):	$ _________
Maine residents add 6% sales tax:	$ _________
Shipping & Handling*:	$ _________
TOTAL:	$ _________

*S&H: Continental U.S.: $1.00, elsewhere: $2.00

NAME of the ORGANIZATION (as you want it to appear in the About FM Toolbar screen;5-25 characters):

 ___________________________________________________ (please type or print)

Name of the contact person:

Shipping address:

Phone:   (_____)_______________	E-mail address:

Customer Comments

Please help make this an even better product

Why do you register?  Would you have registered if the price were higher? How much higher?

How can this product be improved?

Are there corrections to the documentation that need to be made? Spelling, grammar, any other correction?

Any general comments you have will be appreciated...

Thank you for registering FM Toolbar!


The Latest Version Disk Order Form

Use this form to order a disk with the latest version of the FM Toolbar software directly from us. You may wish to order such a disk for evaluation purposes or to update your current registered version.

Please, do not use this form to register the program!

ALL PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

To print this order form, please choose File | Print Topic from the FM Toolbar Help menu.

Please check one:

Yes! Send me please the latest version of the File Manager Toolbar software for evaluation or to update my current registered copy. I understand that if I'm currently a registered user of FM Toolbar, I will be able to use the same Registration Number to register this copy, too. On the other hand, if I have not registered FM Toolbar yet, I understand that ordering such a disk will not make me a registered user, and I will need to register it separatly, if I like the software.

Payment amount for the disk :	$ 4.00
Maine residents add 6% sales tax:	$ _________
Shipping & Handling*:	$ _________
TOTAL:	$ _________

*S&H: Continental U.S.: $1.00, elsewhere: $2.00

Disk format:	 3.5"	 5.25"

My   [image]   personal check  [image]   money order or  [image]  other

is enclosed (payable to ChaoSoft, U.S. funds, U.S. bank).

NAME:    ___________________________________________________ (please type or print)

ADDRESS:

Additional information (if applicable):	COMPANY:

Phone:   (_____)_______________	E-mail address:

Send this form and payment to: ChaoSoft, P.O.Box 43, Old Town, ME 04468-0043, U.S.A.

Thank you for using FM Toolbar!


 Buttons and Commands

FM Toolbar provides a number of buttons which can be used to quickly access the following commands of the File Manager:

Button	Command
	View -- Tree and Directory
	View -- Tree Only
	View -- Directory Only
	View -- Name
	View -- All File Details
	View -- Sort By Name
	View -- Sort By Type
	View -- Sort By Size
	View -- Sort By Date
	File -- Create Directory
	File -- Move
	File -- Copy
	File -- Delete
	File -- Rename
	File -- Properties
	File -- Print
	Disk -- Select Drive
	Window -- New Window
	Window -- Cascade
	Window -- Tile (Horizontally)

Hint: If you want to arrange directory windows side by side (Tile Vertically), press and hold down SHIFT when you choose the Window -- Tile command.


 FM Toolbar does not work. Why?

Probably, because of incorrect installation. Please try the following:

    Verify that FMTB.DLL, CSTB.DLL, and FMTB.HLP files have been copied into the directory you specified when installing FM Toolbar, and they are not corrupted (do they have the same size as original files on the installation disk ?).

    Make sure that:

--    the section [AddOns] in the WINFILE.INI file contains the string FM Toolbar=...,

--    the first character of the string is not a semicolon ( ; )

--    the string after the = sign points to the actual location of the FMTB.DLL file.

    If you have some other File Manager extenders installed, make sure you have no more than 4 of them active, including FM Toolbar. Try to rearrange the order in which they are listed in the [AddOns] section of the WINFILE.INI file.

    Make sure you have restarted the File Manager after installation. The FM Toolbar comes to play only since new session of the File Manager!

    If everything is done, but FM Toolbar is still not working (there is no Toolbar item in the File Manager's menu bar), please,  find a minute to drop us a line with the description of the problem, including information on DOS and Windows versions running on your computer. We will try to find the reason.


Can I use FM Toolbar and other File Manager extenders simultaneously?

Sure. There should be no conflicts between FM Toolbar and other extenders. If there are some, try to rearrange the strings in the [AddOns] section of the WINFILE.INI file. And remember, there should be no more than 4 extenders active at the same time. If you have them more than 4,  comment out some of them (i.e. place a semicolon ( ; ) in front of each line of the section [AddOns] corresponding to an extender you don't want to be used. Which ones you choose to keep active is up to you! )


 Windows cannot find FM Toolbar Help file. What to do?

Make sure that the file FMTB.HLP is in the same directory as FMTB.DLL.


 Will I be able to use FM Toolbar with Windows 4.0 (Chicago)?

"... Chicago will enable them [users] to continue running their current Program Manager and File Manager configurations..."

Source: Chicago Q & A, Microsoft, December 1993.

"Chicago includes the Windows 3.1 File Manager and Program Manager... With minimal changes in appearance, the Program Manager and the File Manager run on Chicago and are easily accessible via the Start button."

Source: Microsoft Windows "Chicago" Reviewer's Guide, May 1994.


How to uninstall FM Toolbar?

Quick way: run FM Toolbar Setup (i.e. file SETUP.EXE in the FM Toolbar directory) and choose button Deactivate when prompted. To return to using FM Toolbar later on, run Setup and choose Activate. Note that Setup does not delete any files from your disk; if you want to, you need to delete them youself (see below).

You can prevent File Manager from loading the FM Toolbar by simply commenting out the 'FM Toolbar=...' entry in the [AddOns] section of the WINFILE.INI file in your WINDOWS directory (i.e. placing the semicolon symbol (;) as the very first symbol of the string starting with the words 'FM Toolbar=').  Doing so you retain the chance to return to using the FM Toolbar anytime later by restoring the string in its original appearance without going through the reinstallation process again. You can do this procedure with any text file editor, for example, Notepad.

Another way, equivalent to the above, is to rename the directory you installed the FM Toolbar in. If File Manager cannot locate any file specified in the [AddOns] section, it just skips it without any error message. To force File Manager to load FM Toolbar later, you can restore the original name of the FM Toolbar directory on your disk.

If you, to our regret, decided to stop using FM Toolbar and remove it from your system permanently, please follow these steps:

1.	Run Setup utility from the FM Toolbar installation disk (or from directory where you have FM Toolbar installed). If it detects the presence of the FM Toolbar in your system, it gives you a chance to Deactivate it. What Setup does in this case it removes the 'FM Toolbar=...' entry from the WINFILE.INI file. It does not delete any files described below, you should remove them from your system yourself.

Alternatively, you can perform this step manually:

a) Open file WINFILE.INI for editing, find the string starting with the words 'FM Toolbar=' in the section [AddOns], and remove it . Save the file.

b) Restart File Manager.

2.	Delete all the files from the directory on your hard disk you installed FM Toolbar in (C:\TOOLBAR by default) as well as the directory itself, if you wish.

3.	Delete program group 'FM Toolbar' using Program Manager, if any.

We hope you will change your mind!


 How to get updates and upgrades to the FM Toolbar?

If file FMTB.DLL from your copy of the FM Toolbar is one or two months old, then there probably is a newer version of the program and you can obtain it directly from us. Click here to know how to do it.

If you are a registered user, we will notify you personally about new major releases of the program.

Alternatively, take a look at the following FTP sites:

FTP site	Directory
garbo.uwasa.fi	windows/util
oak.oakland.edu	pub/msdos/windows3
ftp.cica.indiana.edu	pub/pc/win3/util
ftp.sunet.se	/pub/pc/windows/utils
wuarchive.wustl.edu	/pub/MSDOS_UPLOADS/win

(or their numerous mirrors) and search for the file

fmtbarNN.zip

where NN is the version number.


Registering FM Toolbar Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to register your copy of the FM Toolbar software.

The dialog box has the following areas:

Register To

enter the name to register to here exactly as it is spelled in your Registration Acknowledgment, including all spaces (if any) between the words and paying attention to upper and lower case letters.

Reg. number

enter your personal Registration number as it appears in your Registration Acknowledgment.

If you entered the above information correctly, the name and number entered should appear in the About FM Toolbar screen.

If you do not have the Registration Acknowledgment, please click here to know how to get it.


Can I make a copy for a friend?

Yes! It's legal to make copies of this software (even if you have registered it) and give them to others! It's shareware, that means: share it! If you like this software, show it to your friends and associates, let them know about it, too!

The simplest way to make a copy of the software is run SETUP.EXE and choose Make Copy button when prompted.

Otherwise, you can just copy all the files from the directory you have the software installed onto a diskette using File Manager or DOS COPY command.


 What is Shareware? What is the ASP?

Some Definitions

The Shareware Concept

The Virus Problem

The Association of Shareware Professionals

Contacting ASP Members Via CompuServe

Author Address Changes

ASP Ombudsman Statement

For More Information

Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Falk Data Systems. Used with permission.


Some Definitions

You've probably heard the terms "public domain", "freeware", "shareware", and others like them.  Your favorite BBS or disk vendor probably has many programs described by one or more of these words.  There's a lot of confusion about and between these terms, but they actually have specific meanings and implications. Once you understand them, you will have a much easier time navigating the maze of programs available to you, and understanding what your obligations are, or aren't, with each type of program.

Let's start with some basic definitions.

Public domain has a very specific legal meaning.  It means that the creator of a work (in this case, software), who had legal ownership of that work, has given up ownership and dedicated the work "to the public domain".  Once something is in the public domain, anyone can use it in any way they choose, and the author has no control over the use and cannot demand payment for it.

If you find a program which the author has explicitly put into the public domain, you are free to use it however you see fit without paying for the right to use it.  But use care - due to the confusion over the meaning of the words, programs are often described by authors as being "public domain" when, in fact, they are shareware or free, copyrighted software.  To be sure a program is public domain, you should look for an explicit statement from the author to that effect.

Copyrighted is the opposite of public domain.  A copyrighted program is one where the author has asserted his or her legal right to control the program's use and distribution by placing the legally required copyright notices in the program and documentation.  The law gives copyright owners broad rights to restrict how their work is distributed, and provides for penalties for those who violate these restrictions.  When you find a program which is copyrighted, you must use it in accordance with the copyright owner's restrictions regarding distribution and payment.  Usually, these are clearly stated in the program documentation.

Maintaining a copyright does not necessarily imply charging a fee, so it is perfectly possible and legal to have copyrighted programs which are distributed free of charge.  The fact that a program is free, however, does not mean it is in the public domain - though this is a common confusion.

Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by authors through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk vendors, and copies passed among friends.  It is commercial software which you are allowed to use and evaluate before paying for it.  This makes shareware the ultimate in money back guarantees.

The Shareware Concept


The Shareware Concept

Most money back guarantees work like this:  You pay for the product and then have some period of time to try it out and see whether or not you like it.  If you don't like it or find that it doesn't do what you need, you return it (undamaged) and at some point - which might take months - you get your money back.  Some software companies won't even let you try their product!  In order to qualify for a refund, the diskette envelope must have an unbroken seal.  With these "licensing" agreements, you only qualify for your money back if you haven't tried the product. How absurd!

Shareware is very different.  With shareware you get to use it for a limited time, without spending a penny.  You are able to use the software on your own system(s), in your own special work environment, with no sales people looking over your shoulder.  If you decide not to continue using it, you throw it away and forget all about it.  No paperwork, phone calls, or correspondence to waste your valuable time.  If you do continue using it, then - and only then - do you pay for it.

Shareware is a distribution method, NOT a type of software. Shareware is produced by accomplished programmers, just like retail software.  There is good and bad shareware, just as there is good and bad retail software. The primary difference between shareware and retail software is that with shareware you know if it's good or bad BEFORE you pay for it.

As a software user, you benefit because you get to use the software to determine whether it meets your needs before you pay for it, and authors benefit because they are able to get their products into your hands without the hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses it takes to launch a traditional retail software product.  There are many programs on the market today which would never have become available without the shareware marketing method.

The shareware system and the continued availability of quality shareware products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the shareware you use.  It's the registration fees you pay which allow us to support and continue to develop our products.

Please show your support for shareware by registering those programs you actually use and by passing them on to others.

Shareware is kept alive by YOUR support!

The Virus Problem


The Virus Problem

We've all heard the horror stories about computer viruses. Unfortunately, we have also heard lots of conflicting statistics and opinions.  When it comes to the virus problem there is a lot of confusion among users and even developers.

The sad truth is that some unscrupulous publishers of anti-virus products are using half-truths, overdramatizations, and outright fabrication to promote sales of their products.  They delight in manipulating statistics to support their marketing efforts. While not illegal, these snake-oil tactics are certainly not ethical.

To make matters worse, the media has frequently promoted the misinformation promulgated by these unscrupulous individuals rather than the straight facts.  While the misinformation may be more interesting than the actual facts, the media is not doing the computer industry any favors by spreading inaccurate information.  To be fair, many newspapers, magazines, and news networks are beginning to realize which "virus experts" are reliable and which "experts" say whatever is in their own best interest.

One of the most interesting myths that has been promulgated by these snake-oil salesmen is that BBSs (Bulletin Board Systems) and shareware programs are a major source of virus infections. Some corporations are now afraid of shareware and BBS activity because of this misinformation.

In the October 11, 1988 issue of PC Magazine, publisher Bill Machrone's editorial was entitled "Shareware or Scareware?".  In his article, Bill Machrone points out "The truth is that all major viruses to date were transmitted by commercial [retail] packages and private mail systems."  That sounds a little different than the claims being made by less knowledgeable journalists.

Let's consider for a moment, the distribution differences between retail software and shareware software.  Company XYZ releases a new version of its retail software product.  At the same time company XYZ ships tens of thousands of copies to its retail distribution channels, it also ships 30,000 updates to loyal users.  Most of those loyal users will receive the update within a few days of each other.  This can be a big problem if the update happened to be infected with a virus.

"Not likely", you say?  It has already happened!  Several times! There have been seventeen (17) major incidents of virus and trojan horse problems in retail software.  Some of these incidents affected tens of thousands of users.

What about shareware?  To date there has been one case of a shareware author shipping an infected product.  The virus was detected by the disk vendors and the problem was corrected immediately.  No users were infected.

"But it makes sense that programs which are passed around have a greater chance of virus infections, doesn't it?"  Think about it. Who has the most to lose if viruses were spread by BBSs and shareware programs?  The BBS operators, shareware disk vendors and the shareware authors, of course.  Because of this, reputable BBS operators, disk vendors and shareware authors are very careful with the programs they handle.

Think about it.  Hundreds (even thousands) of BBS operators and disk vendors are carefully examining the programs they receive and distribute.  Their business depends on it.  This means that any given shareware program can go through hundreds (even thousands) of checkpoints where the program is carefully examined.  If a problem is found, word spreads incredibly fast. News travels "on the wires" even faster than the proverbial small town gossip.  Programs have disappeared almost overnight as a result of this highly efficient communication network.

If a shareware program has been around for a few months, it has been checked for virii and trojan horses many more times than any retail software could hope to be checked.  Retail distributors don't check the disks they sell.  Even if the publisher checks their masters for virii (few do), this is still far less than the scrutiny to which shareware programs are subjected.

There's something else to consider.  Most retail distributors have a return policy.  What do they do with packages that are returned?  They shrink-wrap them and resell them, of course.  How can you be sure that you are the first person to purchase the package you just bought at your friendly neighborhood computer store?  You can't.  On the other hand, most shareware authors erase, reformat, and reduplicate the disks that are returned to them.  Which do you think is safer?

Bill Machrone's article in PC Magazine goes on to say "It's time to recognize that there's nothing to fear in shareware.  As a distribution medium, it saves you money and helps you try out new genres of software with minimum risk."

Does this mean that we should all start buying shareware instead of retail software?  Not at all (although few shareware authors would object).  Let's face it, more data has been lost to power failures and spilled cups of coffee than all virii, trojan horses, and worms combined!  An even bigger threat is plain old human error, a mistake, a wrong key press, turning off the power while files are open, and so forth.  Accurate information and common sense (regular backups) are the best defenses against lost data.

Sure, the virus problem is real.  Virii exist.  But shunning shareware is not the answer.  Shareware and BBSs are, quite simply, NOT a major source of virus infections.  Some corporations have even banned shareware entirely because of fear of infections.  This is not only unreasonable, it is also expensive.  Think how much they could save in software costs if they would only try software before they buy it!

Is there anything you can do to help protect yourself from virus infections?  Absolutely!  Fortunately, the best preventive measures are also the least expensive!

If you need informative, accurate and practical information, please read the treatise on "Computer Virus Myths" written by Rob Rosenberger and Ross M. Greenberg.  This treatise is available as a text file on many BBSs and online services.  It not only gives you the facts, it also provides the best overall strategy for protecting your computer system.

Don't let fear stop you from saving money on software.  Don't let fear prevent you from trying some of the best software available. Shareware is an important market for software.  Take advantage of it.  You'll be glad you did!

The Association of Shareware Professionals


The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP)

In the early days of shareware there were no real standards. Independent authors had no efficient way to learn from each other or to work together to improve the overall image of shareware. There was no system in place to ensure that users were treated fairly and professionally.  There was no way for users to find an address for an author who had moved.  In short, the shareware community was disorganized and each author did things the way he or she thought was best.  It was clear that if shareware was ever to become a viable and respected marketing alternative, there had to be some standardization.  There had to be some guidelines to best serve the users.

In 1987 a handful of shareware authors founded the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  In forming this industry association, these shareware authors had several primary goals in mind, including:

To inform users about shareware programs and about shareware as a method of distributing and marketing software.

To foster a high degree of professionalism among shareware authors by setting programming, marketing, and support standards for ASP members to follow.

To encourage broader distribution of shareware through user groups and disk dealers who agree to identify and explain the nature of shareware.

To assist members in marketing their software.

To provide a forum through which ASP members may communicate, share ideas, and learn from each other.

The newly formed Association of Shareware Professionals worked together to draft a code of ethics for all present and future members.  This code of ethics included several requirements that soon became very popular among users (customers), including:

A member's program (evaluation version) could not be limited (crippled) in any way.  In the true spirit of Try-Before-You-Buy, users must be able to evaluate all the features in a program before paying the registration fee.

Members must respond to every registration.  At the very least they must send a receipt for the payment.

Members must provide technical support for their products for at least 90 days from the date of registration.

A new system was put in place to help ensure that users were treated fairly and professionally.  If a user was unable to resolve a problem with a member author then the user could contact the ASP Ombudsman with their complaint.  The Ombudsman would then try to help resolve the dispute.  For more complete details regarding the Ombudsman, please refer to the "ASP Ombudsman Statement" below.

As of May, 1994, the ASP had over 700 author members and over 350 vendor members, with new members joining every week.

Contacting ASP Members Via CompuServe


Contacting ASP Members Via CompuServe

There is an easy and convenient way to speak directly to many ASP Members (both authors and vendors).  Visit the shareware forum on CompuServe.  Simply type "GO SHAREWARE", "GO SHARE", or "GO ASPFORUM" from any CompuServe ! prompt.

Here you will be able to talk to the authors of your favorite shareware programs, learn about other programs, ask questions, make suggestions, and much more.  We'd love to meet you online, please come visit us today!

Author Address Changes


Author Address Changes

People move.  Forwarding orders expire.  What can you do?

"I got a copy of a shareware program written by an ASP Member.    I sent in the registration fee and the post office returned my letter saying that it was undeliverable.  Now what do I do?"

If the author has moved then chances are very good that you have an old version of the program.  This is another situation that the ASP can help you to resolve.  ASP Members are required to keep the ASP informed of address changes.  If you need to obtain the current address for a member, simply write to the following address:

ASP Executive Director

545 Grover Road

Muskegon, MI  49442-9427

U.S.A.

or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive Director 72050,1433.  You may also FAX your request to the ASP Executive Director at 616-788-2765.

ASP Ombudsman Statement


ASP Ombudsman Statement

This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you.  If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.  The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.

Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at:

ASP Ombudsman

545 Grover Road

Muskegon, MI  49442-9427

U.S.A.

or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.


For More Information

If you would like to learn more about the shareware phenomenon, there are several excellent sources of additional information. Two of the best books ever written about shareware are described below.

Dr. File Finder's Guide to Shareware:

By Mike Callahan and Nick Anis.  Foreword by John C. Dvorak.

"[Mike's] book distills thousands of hours of his online search for the crown jewels of Shareware into one usable guide.  As such, it may be the most valuable computer book you'll ever buy."

--Jack Rickard, Publisher, Boardwatch Magazine

"No one combines Dr. File Finder's comprehensive knowledge of    the Shareware genre with his good taste in software. This is    sure to be the definitive place to look for insight and    program information."

--Barry Simon, Former President of the Association of Shareware Professionals, PC Magazine Columnist, and Coauthor of Stackey, Batutil, and Ctrlalt

"GREAT!  Every PC user will find something of value within    these pages.  This book will save you a bundle."

--Alfred Glossbrenner

"If I were going to buy only one computer book, this would be t."

--Tom Scott, Publisher, Telecomputing Magazine

Nobody knows Shareware like the illustrious Dr. File Finder, known  off line as Mike Callahan.  Now, in Dr. File Finder's Guide to  Shareware, you can learn about dozens of leading Shareware programs,  including where and how to get them.  In the true spirit of Shareware, this book/disk package includes a disk full of top programs that you can try out yourself before registering.  Send in the card at the back of the book and you'll get two additional disks with more software.

Mike Callahan, AKA Dr. File Finder, is the world's leading authority on Shareware.  He regularly accesses thousands of bulletin board systems and has been a major force in promoting many of the top Shareware packages.  Callahan has spent several years and thousands of hours helping people around the world learn more about Shareware.

Nick Anis is the coauthor of several acclaimed best-sellers in the  Dvorak*Osborne imprint, including Dvorak's Guide to PC Telecommunications, Dvorak's Guide to Desktop Telecommunications, and Glossbrenner's Complete Hard Disk Handbook.

$39.95, ISBN: 0-07-881646-7, 950 pp. 7 3/8 X 9 1/4.

AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL BOOK OR COMPUTER STORE

OR CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-227-0900 (M-F, 8:30 - 4:30 PST)

Shareware:  "Try Before You Buy" Software:

Perhaps you've read Rob Rosenberger's well known and highly acclaimed treatise on the computer virus problem.  If you liked that article then you'll love his excellent book on Shareware. This book is a must for anyone who is interested in Shareware, what to look for (and look out for), and where to find it.  In this book, shareware author and writer Rob Rosenberger delves into the very heart of Shareware, telling you who developed the concept and why.

You'll know why these programs:  * undercut the price of retail software * helped bring down the use of copy protection schemes * receive numerous editorial and reader survey awards * generate more sales than retail software in some cases * make retail OS/2 software developers so nervous * are falsely accused of spreading computer "viruses".

Rob shows you where you can find good Shareware.  You'll learn to beware of companies that make money by abusing the "try before you buy" concept.  And you'll discover where Shareware is heading in the near future.

"A lot of good books devote just one or two chapters to the    concept and history of Shareware.  I'm pleased to say there is    finally a reference book on the subject."

--Jim Button, cofounder of the Shareware concept

"It's filled with accurate information for anyone who wants to    learn about one of the most significant sources of high-quality software."

--Edward Mendelson, contributing editor, PC Magazine

Here's all the information you need to obtain your copy of this outstanding book:

Shareware:  "Try Before You Buy" Software.  By Rob Rosenberger.

Third Edition.  Only $6.95!

Paradise Publishing

Phone:  (800) 233-2451

3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite B-105

Las Vegas, NV  89102   U.S.A.