
                     BusinessCards for Windows v2.1
               Copyright (c) 1993,1994 by Michael Dvorkin


                           TABLE OF CONTENTS
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                    1. What is the BusinessCards software?
                    2. What is in distribution kit?
                    3. How to install BusinessCards?
                    4. How to uninstall BusinessCards?
                    5. How to register the program?
                    6. What is new in Version v2.1?
                    7. Disclaimer of warranty
                    8. Feedback is always welcome!


1. What is the BusinessCards software?
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BusinessCards for Windows is a free form database program, useful for
keeping track of any type of textual information. You can use
BusinessCards to organize and manage any vital information, such as
names, addresses, and phone numbers.

With BusinessCards you decide how to present and organize information.
Instead of using predefined fields and record layouts, offered by most
database programs and personal information managers, in BusinessCards
you decide how to format and display your data. Moreover, you may use
BusinessCards to store random data, such as video or CD titles, short
articles, descriptions of collection items, etc.

BusinessCards is easy to use software. I've tried to make it to be more
useful, than Windows Cardfile. BusinessCards has friendly and convenient
folio-like user interface. I expect you will be amazed by how fast you
can learn to use it effectively.

BusinessCards is compact. There are no requirements for megabytes of
free disk space or extra memory to run the program. So if you are busy
business traveller, you will be able to keep both program and data files
on diskette and use them at client's site. Since BusinessCards  directly
reads and writes Windows Cardfile files, there should be minimum
problems, converting your existing address or price database.


2. What is in distribution kit?
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Normally, BusinessCards distribution kit consists of archive file
BCR210.ZIP, which includes the following files:

   BCARDS.EXE       BusinessCards program file
   BCARDS.HLP       BusinessCards help file
   CTL3D.DLL        3D dialogs library
   TDLG.DLL         tabbed dialog boxes library
   USAFIRMS.BCR     sample file: 617 USA high-tech companies
   SAMPLE.BCR       sample file: how to use attachments
   ACODE.CSV        sample file: USA area codes (comma-delimited format)
   ORDER.TXT        BusinessCards registration form
   RESPONCE.TXT     user responce/suggestions form
   README.TXT       this file
   VENDOR.TXT       information for shareware vendors/distributors
   FILE_ID.DIZ      short program description for BBS-es


3. How to install BusinessCards?
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In order to install BusinessCards software you need Windows 3.1 or
Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or later, 2 MB of RAM and 500K of free disk
space.

Create a directory specifically for BusinessCards, such as C:\BCARDS.
Copy the BCR210.ZIP file to that directory. Then run PKUNZIP BCR210 to
unpack the files. If you use Windows Program manager, follow the
instructions below. If you have other Windows shell installed (such as
Norton Desktop for Windows), please refer to appropriate documentation
on how to add a new program object to that shell.

In Program Manager you can easily create a visible BusinessCards icon.
To do that, first, select 'New' command in 'File' menu. Next, in 'New
Program Object' dialog box choose 'Program Item'. In 'Program Item
Properties' dialog box use the follwoing commads:

         Description: BusinessCards
       Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BCARDS.EXE
   Working directory: C:\BCARDS

Press 'Ok' button until you get back to the Program Manager. The
BusinessCards icon should appear in current Program Manager's window. To
run the program just double click on the its icon. There is complete
documentation and information on how to use BusinessCards in the on-line
Help.


4. How to uninstall BusinessCards?
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In case you would like to get rid of installed copy of BusinessCards,
just remove program directory with all existing files. BusinessCards
does not creates or updates any Windows system or initialization files.


5. How to register the program?
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This software is a fully operational program. I have made it this way so
that you can have a real look at it, and then decide whether
BusinessCards fit your needs or not. If you do find it useful, the
author asks that you please register your copy. Registration fee is
$29.95. For this sum you will receive your personal serial number and:

    1. Original diskette with most up to date version of BusinessCards
       for Windows software plus two registration bonuses -- BrainCubes
       game for Windows and updated and enhanced version of USA
       high-tech companies database.
 
    2. Your personal serial number to register the program. The initial
       registration reminder dialog box which appears at the beginning
       of the program is removed when you install your registered copy.
       Also, your name will appear in Help/About dialog box and word
       `UNREGISTERED' will be removed from program's title bar.
 
    3. The watermark printing is completely disabled in registered
       version, so your printed output would contain no registration
       reminder phrase.
 
    4. By registering, you are assured of receiving the most up-to-date
       and full-featured product possible. Next major version upgrade
       will be free for all registered users and subsequent versions
       will be offered with significant discount. When you register, you
       will be placed on mailing list to receive notices of new major
       revisions when they become available.
 
    5. Registered users will receive free 90 days technical support over
       the phone, fax or email for their version of BusinessCards.

If you have email address, I will do my best to email you registration
number within 24 hours, so you be able to register your existing copy
right away.
 
There are many ways to register BusinessCards software.

MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH
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Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash to:

    Michael Dvorkin
    P.O.Box 862
    San Bruno, CA
    94066-0862 USA

For non-cash overseas orders I can accept personal checks in major hard
currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and Australia, so
if you live there you can make the payment in your local currency. For
the rest of the world non-cash orders must be accompanied by an
International Money Order or a check in US Funds, drawn on an American
banking Institution.

For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution,
contains order form -- just fill it out and send to address above.

Credit Card Orders 
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You can order with MasterCard, Visa, American express or Discover credit
card from Public Software Library (PsL) by calling:

    Toll-free: 1-800-2424-PSL
        Phone: (713)524-6394
          Fax: (713)524-6398
   CompuServe: 71355,470
     Internet: 71355.470@compuserve.com

Please mention the product number 11305. You can also mail credit card
orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA. Please note,
that the above numbers are for oreders only. Any questions about status
of the shipment, registration options, distribution possibilities,
product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing,
site licenses, etc. must be directed to me, program author, Michael
Dvorkin.

CompuServe
^^^^^^^^^^
          GO SWREG
   Product number: 4073
    Product title: BusinessCards for Windows v2.1

CompuServe provides on-line registration. Electronic orders may be
placed with CompuServe Information Services and billed directly to your
CompuServe statements for your convenience. Just GO SWREG and request
BusinessCards registration.

I have tried to list as many options as possible at present time for
your convenience. Register whatever means is most convenient to you. If
none of above is convenient for you to register BusinessCards, please
feel free to contact me for a viable solution. We can arrange for some
special methods of registrations anyway.


6. What is new in Version v2.1?
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Below is a list of major new features, implemented in version v2.1:

    o  Ability to add and remove separate cards on demand. There is new
       Card item in main menu with new Insert, Append, Duplicate and
       Delete commands;
 
    o  Completely rewritten printing subsystem with abilities to format
       and print reports, envelopes and labels;
 
    o  New hierarchical contents view which is more visual and can be
       expanded or collapsed;
 
    o  New notes field in card attachments with optional date/time
       stamp;
 
    o  More program options and user preferences, such as ability to
       load last saved file automatically or start the program with the
       initial contents view;
 
    o  Improved user interface with new tabbed dialog boxes for easy
       access to various program functions; the program now saves and
       restores its last position on screen;
 
    o  Better data exchange with other database programs with more
       configurable options to read and write comma-delimited file
       format;
 
    o  The length of card contents has been increased to 1024 bytes
       (1 KB).
 
    o  Improved search dialog with the ability to search for a text in
       cards and notes fields.

The new version of the program is backward compatible with the old one.
Although the format of .BCC files has been changed, your old
BusinessCards files are completely supported and you can read them
directly without prior file conversion.


7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH
THE PROGRAM MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
IS OFFERED.

THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY LIABILITY
OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR
REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


8. Feedback is always welcome!
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As usually, all feedback, positive and negative is welcome. This version
is released largely because users have spoken up, and I have added
features and made changes that have been requested.

Please feel free to contact me if you would have any suggestions
regarding the programm. I also appreciate any bugs/errors information
which would help me with the future release.

Thanks for your support. Enjoy BusinessCards!


                 Michael Dvorkin
                 P.O.Box 862
                 San Bruno, CA
                 94066-0862 USA

          Phone: (415)588-6215
            Fax: (415)588-6149

     CompuServe: 73773,2527
       Internet: mid@aol.com
  AmericaOnline: MiD


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