3_Drives v1.5 Shareware Release February 1993 3_Drives v1.50: Universal Device Driver that allows you to add a 2nd 16-bit Hard Disk Drive Interface to your DOS AT (286+) system. Add up to two more MFM, RLL, ESDI, IDE AT Interface drives for a total of THREE drives. Windows compatible. Fully functional. Registration info on our 4_Drives version. Replaces v1.10. Req: 286+CPU, Dustbowl Designs, Inc. (Date 2/10/93) -AV REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Procedure: Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 3_Drives.HDD device driver is a complete and fully functional Shareware program. You are invited to try and test the device driver for a time period of 14 days (2 weeks) in its unregistered status. After this 14 day trail period, the device driver must be registered with Dustbowl Designs, Inc. or disengaged. Unlike the flexibility provided in Shareware Applications for registration reminders, a Shareware Device Driver is often out of sight and out of mind. So, please take care to remember that you are still obliged to follow the rules of the 14 day trail period. This shareware version requires the user to press a specific key to continue the boot process and displays a "Don't Delay, Register Today" reminder. Registered versions boot through without ANY delays, whatsoever. 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 beyond the trial period, you are expected to register. Copyright laws apply to Shareware software products, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware products. 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 do not use the product, you do not pay for it. 3_Drives 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 continue to use 3_Drives after 14 days, you must make a registration payment of $30.00 to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. Payment of the registration fee will license one copy of v2.1 for use on any one computer at any one time. You have the option at registration time to opt to register the enhanced 4_Drives v2.1. Registered version features: * Ultra-fast program loading without delays or required user intervention. * Program supports up to 10 logical drives per physical drive. * Includes 4_Park, a four drive head parking utility. * Discount on version upgrades. * Access to advanced technical support and registered user sections of our support BBS. * Postscript version of the documentation. 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 is being used at another. Commercial users of 3_Drives must register and pay for their copies of 3_Drives within 14 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. Anyone distributing 3_Drives v1.5 for any kind of remuneration must first contact Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 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 3_Drives v1.5 immediately (However Dustbowl Designs, Inc. must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of 3_Drives). You are encouraged to pass a copy of 3_Drives v1.5 shareware distribution ZIP file along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. We have studied hundreds of shareware products in order to determine a mutually acceptable registration fee. This wonderful device driver does provide a true enhancement to your system and likely allows you to derive benefit and system uses otherwise impossible. Therefore, we have established the following registration fees: 3_Drives.HDD v2.1 $30.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail. 4_Drives.HDD v2.1 $40.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail. 3 to 4 upgrade $10.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail. Shipping: $3.00 to US. $6.00 to Foreign Immediate Download. Corporate Site licenses and custom OEM versions available. Oklahoma residents must also add state tax at 6.5%. You can send a check or money order, or use Visa/MasterCard. If you are mailing in a credit card order be sure to give us the information on your credit card, including name, type of card (Visa), your card number INCLUDING expiration date. Also, please sign the order. Thanks for your support! Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 9606 N.E. 4th Street Midwest City, OK 73130 (405) 741-4705 messages (405) 741-2721 BBS Latest versions can also be found at the following friendly locations. (408) 335-4595 Mountain Retreat BBS, FidoNet 1:216/506 Let us know if you'd like to be a distribution site! ***************************************************************** All material in this software release is Copyright 1992 by Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. The contents of this release are listed in the section entitled "Contents of 3DRVS150.ZIP Shareware Distribution Set" below. 3_Drives, 4_Drives and 4_Park are a trademarks of Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. ***************************************************************** Contents of 3DRVS150.ZIP Shareware Distribution Set. 3_DRIVES.HDD Device driver file 3_DRIVES.DOC Documentation file with installation instructions. 4DRVDEMO.EXE Simple demo that gives a look at registered 4_Drives v2.1 and 4_Park v1.1 ORDER3.FRM Mail-in registration form README3.TXT User shareware policy VENDOR.DOC Shareware vendor distribution policy All files dated 2-10-93 01:50:00. ***************************************************************** Dustbowl Designs, Inc. | 9606 N.E. 4th Street | Midwest City, Oklahoma 73130 | U.S.A. | CIS: 71062,2542 phone: (405) 741-4705 ordering, tech support, general information (405) 741-2721 BBS (Tech Support, Hard disk drive shareware, drive specs, Online Shareware Registration for VISA or MasterCard orders! ) NAME : _______________________________PASSWORD:_____________________ ADDRESS : _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ZIP :____________ TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________ (Day/Night) COMMENTS : _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Qty Description Each Total ____ Special Upgrade from Registered v1.1 $0.00 THANKS!! to v2.1 4_Drives ____ 3_Drives.HHD v2.1 Registration $30.00 ________ ____ 4_Drives.HDD v2.1 Registration $40.00 ________ ____ Upgrade from v2.1 3_Drives $10.00 ________ to v2.1 4_Drives Subtotal ________ (Oklahoma residents add 6.5% sales tax) Tax ________ Shipping ________ (U.S. diskette orders add $3 shipping & handling, Foreign diskette orders add $5 U.S. shipping. This also applies to Special Upgrade from Registered v1.1) (If you want to download from our BBS put $0.00 dollars for shipping and write the password you'll be using next to your name above.) TOTAL $________ PAYMENT: [ ] Visa/MasterCard [ ] Check (number ____________) (see below) (make checks payable to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.) [ ] Cash US$ [ ] US$ Money Order (No foreign currency) Total amount enclosed or authorized: $________________ _______________________________________________________________________ If Payment by Visa or MasterCard: We can only accept Visa or MasterCards (no American Express, please.) We will need the following information: Credit card number: ______________________________________________________ Expiration date: _________________________________________________________ Bank the card's drawn on: ________________________________________________ The name as it appears on the card: ______________________________________ The signature of its owner authorizing us to debit it for the amount indicated above: ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION: HARD DISK #1 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ HARD DISK #2 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ HARD DISK #3 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ HARD DISK #4 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________ CONTROLLER #1 MAKE_____________________MODEL_________________ CONTROLLER #1 MAKE_____________________MODEL_________________ COMPUTER 286 ( ) 386 ( ) 486 ( ) OTHER ( ) ______________________ SX ( ) DX ( ) DX2 ( ) OverDrive ( ) OPERATING SYSTEM / DOS VERSION ___________________ VIDEO CARD Standard VGA ( ) Super VGA ( ) Coproccessed/Accelerator ( ) MOUSE YES ( ) NO ( ) JOYSTICK YES ( ) NO ( ) MEMORY 640 ( ) 1 meg ( ) 2 meg ( ) 4 meg ( ) more ( ) ______ MODEM YES ( ) NO ( ) .... BAUD RATE ___________________________ HOW DID YOU ACQUIRE THIS PROGRAM: bbs name &#__________________________ Fold the pages at the break below with print facing out. Fold letter style with mailing address exposed. Tape/staple edges, enclosing payment. ___________________________ .-----. |Place| ___________________________ |Stamp| |Here | ___________________________ `-----' Dustbowl Designs, Inc. 9606 N.E. 4th Street Midwest City, OK 73130 U.S.A. 3_Drives v1.5