BCDP.TXT -- Copyright 1992-94 Robert Hayes. All Rights Reserved. PROGRAM NAME: Bob's CD Player (BCDP) VERSION: 2.2 RELEASE DATE: 8-21-94 AUTHOR: Bob Hayes PURPOSE: BCDP will control a CD-ROM drive when play audio CDs in Windows. REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive, Windows 3.1, MSCDEX USE: BCDP Bob's CD Player (BCDP) is a program for the Microsoft Windows operating system that allows you to control your computer's CD-ROM drive when playing audio compact discs. BCDP provides familiar tape deck style controls for your CD-ROM drive. BCDP's window is small and unobtrusive, with the look of an audio component from your stereo. This program takes full advantage of the Windows interface, allowing you access to its features with a pointing device or the keyboard. BCDP has the following features: - repeat play - shuffle/random play - easy track selection - auto play All of BCDP features are described in the help file BCDP.HLP. To view this file without running BCDP do the following: - Start Windows - From Program Manager's menu select File:Run. - Type "winhelp" in the dialog box and press "OK". - In Windows Help select File:Open from the menu. - Find and select "BCDP.HLP". INSTALLATION Copy BCDP.EXE and BCDP.HLP to any directory on your hard drive. Add BCDP to a Program Manager group (refer to your Windows manual). LICENSE AGREEMENT This copyrighted program is being distributed as shareware. You may try this program for 30 days, and if you like it, or find it useful, and wish to continue using it, you are expected to register with the author. You are free (and encouraged) to copy this program and distribute it to anyone, as long as no fee, other than a nominal fee for the disk and shipping/handling, is charged for the program, and as long as all of the files listed in the Files List section of this documentation file accompany the program. REGISTRATION The registration fee is $10 (Canada and Mexico add $1.00, overseas add $2.00). To register, send your name, address, the program's name and version, where you got the program, disk size, and a check or money order (payable to "Bob's Software" to: Bob Hayes Bob's Software 10104 Blue Tee Terr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 To make it easier for you, I have included a registration form as part of the help file. To print that form, make it the current topic, and select "Print Topic" from WinHelp's "File" menu. CompuServe users can register with CompuServe's Shareware Registration Service. Enter GO SWREG at the ! prompt and follow the menus. Bob's CD Player's registration id is 2781. Registered users will receive a personalized copy of the program, without the registration reminder, telephone support, and notification of upgrades. Also include on the disk will be copies of other Bob's Software's Shareware releases. FILE LIST BCDP must be distributed with the following files: BCDP.EXE - the program BCDP.HLP - help file BCDP.TXT - this file VENDOR.TXT - vendor information SHAREW.TXT - definition of shareware FILE_ID.DIZ - description file DESC.SDI - description file VENDINFO.DIZ - decriptions and distribution information TRADEMARKS Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Any pther product names mentioned are probably trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARRANTY AND LEGAL NOTICES Bob's CD Player (BCDP) is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Any use by you of the software is at your own risk. In no event shall the author 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 or inability to use this product. 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 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI USA 49442-9427, Fax 616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER If you have any questions or comments about the program, please send them to the above address, or, on CompuServe at 71224,3202, America Online as Bob Hayes1, and on the Internet at bobhayes1@aol.com.