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	       File:  DAHELP.TXT
	Application:  DAMENU.EXE, DAINSTAL.EXE, Version 2.02
	       Date:  October 15, 1994


 Welcome to DaMenu's Help Facility.  To get help on any of the
 Topics shown below, simply click the mouse on one of the topics,
 or press TAB to select a topic then press ENTER to jump to it.

  Using DaMenu's Help Facility                 What is Shareware? 
  What's New in Version 2!                     What is the ASP? 
  What Can I Do While DaMenu is On Screen      The ASP Ombudsman 
  Setting Up a New Application                 Disclaimer - Agreement 
  Modifying an Existing Application            Contact Just-In-Time   
  Password Protection                          On-Line Registration 
  Menu Configuration Data Files 				 Site License Info 
  Invoking an Application                      System Requirements 
  SubMenus                                     Vendor Information 
  Screen Colors                                Support 
  Adding Another Menu Page                     Trouble Shooting 
  Blanking/Saving the Screen                   Revision History 
  Using DaMenu on a Network                    Registration Info 

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Setting Up a New Application

 Setting up a new application can be done in one of two ways:  
 
	o  If an entry reads "* This Space Available", simply hit 
	   that function key to begin setting up the application.  
	   If menu alteration protection was set above, the password 
	   (initial password = DAMENU) must be entered before continuing.
	   
	o  If an application already resides in the space that you'd like
	   to use, hit the ALT key combined with the function key.  This 
	   will bring up the 'Modify Entry Screen', from which you can 
	   begin  Modifying an Existing Application , or setting up a
	   new one, erasing the current entry, or in the case of F9, 
	    Adding Another Menu Page .

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What Can I Do While DaMenu is On Screen

 There are several things that can be done while DaMenu is on screen,
 besides  Setting Up a New Application  and 
	  Modifying an Existing Application  
	  Blanking/Saving the Screen .

 There are two general methods of invoking various other commands: if
 have a mouse, you can display a list of available options by bringing
 up the  Short Cut Mouse Menu  or clicking on the 'Help: Alt-H' text
 in the title block.  If you don't have a mouse, the keyboard commands
 are shown below.  In all cases, the 'ALT' key should be pressed simul-
 taneously with the letter:

	ALT H  -   On-Line Help 
	ALT R  -   On-Line Registration 
	ALT I  -   DAINSTAL 
	ALT Z  -   Calculator 
	ALT C  -   Control Panel 

 To enter an application that has already been setup, simply hit the 
 function key, or move the mouse to the key number on the screen and
 click on it.  Voila!  You're in your app!

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Using DaMenu's Help Facility 

 DaMenu's new help facility is really easy to use.  Simply use the  
 mouse or keyboard to navigate though  Selected Topics  that are
 set off by the left and right arrows as shown above.  Single clicking
 between these arrows will bring up help on that topic.  Users without
 a mouse should use the TAB key to select a topic then press enter.

 You'll also note that there are four command buttons at the top of the 
 help screen.  These allow quick access to the Table of  Contents , 
 allow you to  Search  the topic list to find help on a specific topic,
 as well as give you a  History  of help topics that you have viewed
 during the current help session.  The  Back  command will take you
 to the previous help topic that you've viewed, basically walking you
 backwards along the History Path.

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Selected Topics 
 
 While viewing this help file, you may obtain help on any topic that is 
 surrounded by the solid left and right arrow characters.  This is a 
 sample topic illustrating this concept.  
 
 The DaMenu user can add his/her own help to this file in order to 
 add notes or topics of your own choosing.  The help file is a simple  
 ASCII text file, and can be edited with your favorite text editor.  
 DO NOT USE A WORD PROCESSOR such as WordPerfect or Word, unless you are
 familiar with saving the document as a text file rather than a file
 that is specific to the word processor.

 The format is quite simple, and once you've viewed the file, I'm sure
 that you'll be adding additional topics in no time at all.

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Search 
 
 This help command will display all of the available help topics in a
 scrolling box.  Simply choose the topic you want help on using the mouse
 and double clicking on the topic, or use the ARROW keys to select a topic
 then press ENTER to jump to that topic.

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History 
 
 This HELP command will show you the path that you taken during this HELP
 session.  Simply choose the topic you want help on using the mouse
 and double clicking on the topic, or use the ARROW keys to select a topic
 then press ENTER to jump to that topic.
 session.    

.TOPIC:
Back
 This HELP command basically will move backwards through the history list,
 allowing you to backtrack through your HELP session.
 

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What's New in Version 2! 

 There are a load of new features in Version 2.0 of DaMenu, most of
 which registered users asked for, and some that are completely new.
 Here's a list:

      Control Panel    Allows users adjust or set the:
			  Screen Colors 
			  Page Switching Delay 
			  Screen Blanking Module(s) 
			  SpaceBar Page Switching 
			  Returning to Launched Menu Page  features.
			 
      SubMenus         Allows grouping of similar applications into
			 one  Menu Page 

      On-Line Help     What you're reading now, available through
			 mouse and/or keyboard control, as well as from
			 the  Short Cut Mouse Menu 

      CD-Rom Aware     Now you can use DaMenu to invoke applications
			 from CD-Rom drives, and be prompted if the
			 correct CD is not in the drive!

      Browse Feature   Now you can explicitly tell DaMenu which 
			 application to use when setting up a new
			 application.

      Duplicate Apps   When searching your hard drive, DaMenu will 
			 allow you to choose from applications of the 
			 same name from a scrolling mouse aware list.

      On-Line Registration  For non-registered users, allows entry of
			information right at your computer, without  
			having to fill it out by hand.

      Calculator       A pop-up calculator for the times when you
			 can't seem to locate yours.

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Control Panel 
 
 The Control Panel is invoked by pressing the 'ALT' and 'C' keys simul-
 taneously on your keyboard, or by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT mouse
 buttons simultaneously to bring up the  Short Cut Mouse Menu , and
 selecting the Control Panel option from this menu.

 The control panel allows you to set the  Screen Colors  of all of the 
 components of the main DaMenu screen, but not any of the optional 
 features, such as  Calculator  or the  On-Line Help  screens, as
 well as a few of DaMenu's other operating parameters.

 Users without a mouse can navigate through the Control Panel by pressing
 the ALT key combined with the highlighted letter of the control panel
 item. For instance, to get to the Cancel button from the Screen Element
 list box simply hit the ALT-C keys simultaneously.  The TAB key will
 step the user through the available fields on the page.
 
 Also see:   SpaceBar Page Switching  
	     Screen Blanking Module(s) 
	     Page Switching Delay 
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Screen Colors 

 This is the main function of the  Control Panel  feature in DaMenu 2.0

 To change the screen colors of the main DaMenu screen, first locate
 the object you'd like to change in the  Screen Element List .  
 Depending on the object, you'll either be able to set just the background 
 color (e.g. the Desktop Object) or both foreground and background 
 colors.
 
 Using the mouse, click on the object from the screen element list, then 
 move over to the foreground color choices and click on one of the 
 colored boxes.  If the Background can be set, select this color in the
 same manner.

 Users without a mouse should use the TAB key to move between fields, or
 use the ALT key combined with the highlighted character to jump between
 fields.  

 Also see:   System Defaults 
	     User Defaults 

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Screen Element List

 The screen element list is basically a list of all the items present on 
 the main DaMenu screen.  These are the only items you can change the 
 color of, but since they're on the screen most of the time, they're
 probably the most important.  The following paragraphs describe each 
 of the objects in the screen element list:

	Desktop Object:     This is the major portion of the background 
			    of DaMenu, which accounts for lines 7-24 
			    (with line 1 at the top of the screen) and
			    is initially blue.

      Title Box Object:     This is the top portion of the DaMenu screen,
			    and accounts for screen lines 1-6.  Initially
			    this is also blue, with a white double line
			    box setting it off from the background.

	 Date/Time Bar:     This is a self explanatory object appearing
			    at the center of line 1.  It initial color
			    is black on a gray background.

	   Menu Button:     This is the item associated with the function
			    keys, and are presented on the screen initially
			    as two rows of red bars, made up of ten separate
			    buttons.

     Menu Button Focus:     This is the color that is used when the mouse
			    'rolls' over one of the menu buttons.  This 
			    color is not used on systems without a mouse,
			    and it's initial color is dark gray.

    Menu Button Select:     This is the color the menu buttons turns to when
			    the button is pressed; either by the mouse or by
			    the keyboard.  This element's initial colors are
			    light blue on dark blue.

    Menu Button Shadow:     This the shadow that is cast onto the desktop
			    by the menu button bars.  The initial color here
			    is dark grey, and can be disabled by making the 
			    shadow color the same as the desktop color.

       Menu Entry Text:     This is the color of the menu entries on each
			    of the menu pages, initially light gray.

	    Sleep Time:     This is the counter that resides at the top
			    right of the screen, and is initially dark gray.
    
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System Defaults 
 
 All of DaMenu's screen colors have a preassigned or default color, mainly
 a blue title box with red button keys and a black button background.  
 This configuration can be selected (or reset from any user defined colors)
 from  Control Panel  by clicking on the System Default button.

 This button also holds default values for the  SpaceBar Page Switching  
 feature (Default ON, or checked), the  Screen Blanking Module(s)  
 (Default=DATORUS.EXE), the  Page Switching Delay  (Default=0; fastest) 
 and the  Returning to Launched Menu Page  feature (Default=OFF, 
 unchecked)

 Also See:  User Defaults 
	    Screen Colors 
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User Defaults 
 
 This button allows the user to return to the system settings as they were
 at the beginning of the current Control Panel session.  This button serves
 the same function as the CANCEL button, without quitting the Control Panel
 session, and is helpful in correcting any 

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Page Switching Delay 

 This option allows the user to 'slow the menu down' or 'speed DaMenu up'
 depending on both the users preference and also the CPU speed of the
 computer that it's running on.  This will allow users with 8088 machine
 to speed up DaMenu, while users with Pentium machines may want to slow
 Damenu down slightly.  The Default value is 0, which means that there is
 hardly any delay between screens.

 The best choice for your machine and personal preference will take a
 few trials to get the feel just right.

 By the way, only INTEGER or WHOLE numbers can be entered here, like 2 or 
 3 not numbers such as 3.1 or 5.8.

 This option resides in the  Control Panel 

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Screen Blanking Module(s)

 This allows the user to specify a custom module for a screen saver, such
 as a self displaying image or third party screen saver software,
 rather than just blanking the screen.  A self displaying image is 
 basically a .PCX, .BMP or other graphic image that can be viewed without 
 a special Image viewer.  A sample of this type of image is DALOGO.EXE,
 which is displayed during the initial trial period of DaMenu.  You can
 display DALOGO.EXE at the DOS prompt by simply typing DALOGO.
 
 A GREAT program to convert a multitude of image formats to a self 
 displaying image is called GRAPHICS WORKSHOP for either DOS or Windows.
 It's shareware and can be found on just about any BBS.  If you can't 
 find it simply  Contact Just-In-Time  and we'll tell you where you can
 find it.  As a registration bonus, we will convert any graphics image to 
 a self displaying image file.  SImply send along a diskette (or upload 
 the file to our BBS) and we'll include it on your registered version 
 diskette, free of charge.

 The default screen blanking module is DATORUS.EXE, which is actually a 
 BASIC program written by Microsoft and supplied with their BASIC
 compiler.  This gives you flexibility, in that you can actually write
 your own screen saver module, that can be as simple as displaying text
 on the screen, or as complex as include animated graphics.

 If no module name is supplied, the screen will simply be blanked. 
 
 This area is grayed if the computer system is unable to display EGA
 graphics.  You can make this available by deleting (or renaming)
 the DANOEGA.VID file in the DaMenu installation directory, but be
 forewarned... the DANOEGA.VID file exists because DAINSTAL determined
 that your computer system could not display the default screen saver,
 and by deleting this file, you are proceeding at your own risk.

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Contact Just-In-Time

 Just-In-Time Computing Services can be reached in a variety of ways:

 By Phone:

	Dial (607) 539 - 6609 
	24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. (there's an
	answering machine there, we don't work ALL of the time!)

 By Fax:

	Dial (607) 539 - 6609
	Notice that this is the same as the voice number.  That's OK, it's
	an answering machine and Fax all wrapped up into one.  It's smart
	enough to know if the call is a Voice call or an incoming Fax.

 Our Home BBS:

	Dial (607) 533 - 7072
	Set your modem to 2400, N, 8, 1.  This is a free BBS, you only
	pay for the phone call.  I'm a co-sysop on this BBS, with a
	Conference for Just-In-Time Computing Services.  Here, you can
	find all of the latest versions of JCS software, along with other
	ASP Shareware.  To join the conference, log onto the BBS, and at
	the main menu prompt, enter 'J 8' (without the ' , the 'J' means
	'JOIN' and the '8' is the conference number on the BBS.

	If you'd like to leave a message, make sure you address it to me,
	John Skurka, since I will not be notified by messages left to the 
	'SYSOP'.

 On CompuServe:

	73020,3205
	Send us an E-Mail message at the above CIS PPN number.

 On America On-Line:
	
	JSKURKA1
	Send us an E-Mail message at the above screen name.  
	All of the above On-Line services are checked for E-Mail at 
	least three times a week.

 By Mail:

	Drop us a line at:

	Just-In-Time Computing Services
	P.O. Box 4166
	Ithaca, New York  14852-4166

 We'll return all E-mail and phone messages just a soon as we get 'em!
 Thanks!
 
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SpaceBar Page Switching

 This is an option switch in the  Control Panel  that allows the user
 change menu pages with the spacebar rather than having to use the F9
 function key.  To use this option, simply use the mouse to place an 'X'
 in the checkbox, or use the TAB key to move to this field and hit the
 spacebar to change the field.

 Once the field has been set, be sure to save the setting by clicking on
 the OK button in this form.

 This only serves a purpose on menu systems that have more than one page.
 If you use submenus, you may only have one main page of submenu listings,
 and only one page in each of the submenus, in which case you will not need
 this feature.

 Also see:   Navigating DaMenu's Forms 

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Navigating DaMenu's Forms

 Users without a mouse can navigate through any of the forms (forms are
 simply any screen within DaMenu, other than the main screen) by pressing
 the ALT key combined with the highlighted letter of the particular form
 item. For instance, to get to the Cancel button from the Screen Element
 list box in the 'Control Panel' form, simply hit the ALT-C keys 
 simultaneously.  The TAB key will step the user through the available 
 fields on the page.

 Users with a mouse, just point and click on any of the Form's fields, 
 then use the keyboard arrow letter keys to enter information.


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Returning to Launched Menu Page

 Version 1.x of DaMenu always returned to menu page number 1.  In version
 2.0, there is an option in the  Control Panel  that allows DaMenu to 
 return to the same menu page that launched the application.  This way,
 you won't have to page through the menus to get back the the original
 menu page page to launch a different application that resides on the
 same page.

 To Use this option, bring up the  Control Panel  by pressing ALT-C.
 Once there, simply move over to the 'Return to Launched Menu Page' option
 and place an 'X' in the check box.  With a mouse, simply click on any 
 part of the check box, or with the keyboard, use the TAB key to move the 
 cursor to the check box, then hit the spacebar to place an 'X' in the 
 checkbox.

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SubMenus

 Version 2.0 of DaMenu also includes submenus.  This allows you to group
 similar applications together, or set-up separate menus for different
 users.  

 To set-up a submenu, first choose a function key to associate the submenu 
 with.  If there's an app already set up, hit the ALT key combined with
 the function key, and choose to setup a new application.  If the space is
 already empty, simply hit the key by itself if.  
 
 The 'Change Menu Entry' screen now appears.  Simply enter a description 
 of the submenu (for instance 'Communications', or 'Patty's Programs') 
 then click on the 'Make this Entry a SubMenu' checkbox to place an 'X' 
 between the brackets.  Once this has been selected, all of the remaining  
 selections on this page will be grayed.   Once checked, hit 'OK' to return 
 to the main DaMenu screen.

 Once back at the main Damenu screen, you will see an entry with ellipses 
 ('...') behind the description that you entered above.  This let's you
 know that there is more (another menu page, or submenu) behind this entry. 
 
 To add an application to this submenu, simply hit the function key with 
 the submenu entry.  You will now see a new menu page, with nine spaces 
 available for submenu entries, as well as the submenu name in bright white 
 at the top center of the desktop.  Simply follow the rules for setting a 
 new application from this point on.

 Also See:  Setting Up a New Application 

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Menu Page
 
 A menu page is another term for what appears on your screen when DaMenu
 is started.  It's made up of 10 applications associated with the 
 function keys F1-F10.  You can have a total of nine Menu Pages with a
 total of 80 Applications.  This is achieved by adding extra menu pages
 and using F10 for a application rather than 'EXIT TO DOS' on pages 2-9.
 
 Note:  You cannot modify F10 on Menu Page 1, with the exception of
	password protection.  This must always be 'EXIT TO DOS'

 See Also  Adding Another Menu Page 

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On-Line Help
 
 What you're reading right now!  Help can be invoked by one of three 
 methods:
 
    o   with a mouse: Move the mouse cursor up to the bottom left corner
	the header screen, and click on the label that says 'HELP: ALT-H'
	You can also get to the help screen by using the 
	 Short Cut Mouse Menu 

    o   With the keyboard:  By pressing ALT H simultaneously.

 The help file also serves as an On-Line manual, and can be viewed with
 any ASCII file viewer or editor.  You can add your own help topics by
 following the conventions present in this file.
 
 See Also:  History 
	    Back 
	    Contents 
	    Search 
	    Using DaMenu's Help Facility 
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Short Cut Mouse Menu

 The Short cut mouse menu allows the user to access all of DaMenu's
 secondary functions without having to use the keyboard.

 To bring up the mouse menu, hold down the left mouse button anywhere
 on the screen ( with the exception of the 'live' areas designated by
 the function keys, help, or the 'about box') then tap the right mouse
 button.  After a second or so delay, the mouse menu will appear.

 From the short cut mouse menu, you can invoke  On-Line Help ,  or 
					   the  Control Panel , or
					   the  On-Line Registration  or
					   the  Calculator  or
					   the  DAINSTAL  program.
					       
 To exit the mouse menu, simply click on the 'Exit' menu entry, or hit the
 right mouse button.

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CD-Rom Aware

 DaMenu's CD-ROM awareness allows users to enter CD-ROM Applications into
 one of the menu slots.  If the 'Compact Disk Application' checkbox is 
 checked, all you need to do is enter the CD-ROM title in the space 
 provided.  If and when you invoke this menu selection, DaMenu will check 
 to make sure the correct CD is in the drive, and if not, will prompt you 
 with to insert the CD entitled: 'xxx xxx', where 'xxx xxx' is the title 
 you supplied when setting up the app.  The title of the app can be as 
 long or short as you like.
 
 This serves no purpose for hard disks, but as an added level help, 
 DaMenu will always check to make sure the application exists before
 trying to run it.   You'll be notified if DaMenu cannot find the
 application in the location that you specified earlier (This often
 happens to me when I remove something from my hard disk, but fail
 to remove the menu entry from the page!)

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Browse Feature

 This is a new feature that aids the user in setting up a new application.
 This feature can be used when you know exactly where the application 
 resides on your hard disk, rather than using the 'Search' command (which  
 can take awhile on large hard disks, since the 'Search' command now
 searches ALL subdirectories on the disk.)
 
 Clicking on the Browse button will bring up a standard dialog box with
 a directory list box, a file list box, a drive list box and a filename
 text box.  Using the TAB key will move the user from box to box, while 
 mouse users only need to point and click.

 NOTE:  The directory list box is not presented in alphabetical order.
	This is currently a limitation with the software in which DaMenu
	was written.  A sorted directory list box will be a priority for
	the next version.

 Once you have navigated your hard disk, simply double click on the
 filename that you would like to use, or tab/click on the OK command button.
 Upon return the 'Change Entry Screen' the 'Search' command button will be
 disabled (grayed).  Since you've already found your app, there's no need 
 to search the drive.

 Also See:  Search Feature 

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Search Feature

 When setting up an application, you have two options when specifying the 
 filename: the  Browse Feature  or having DaMenu look for the app on
 your hard disk.

 All that you need to do is enter the filename portion of the application
 (i.e. simply '123' rather than '123.EXE'.  Note that if you do specify
 an extension, it will be truncated) and DaMenu will search your
 entire hard disk; that mean all partitions and each and every
 subdirectory.

 Depending on the size of your hard disk, and whether or not you use disk
 caching software, this may take quite some time.  But, it will find any
 and all applications that match the filename designation that you specify.

 If more than one application is found, you will have the opportunity to
 select the application from a list.

 Also See:  Duplicate Apps 
	    Browse Feature 

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Duplicate Apps

 In previous versions of DaMenu, searching for an application on disk would
 only return the very first filename that met the search criteria.  For 
 instance, if you were searching for WP (a word processor), DaMenu would 
 begin searching your hard disk until it found the first instance of WP.BAT,
 WP.EXE, or WP.COM.  This selection would be used as the application.  
 
 This presented a problem, since there is a possibility of more than one 
 word processor using the WP filename (for instance, WordPerfect and 
 MultiMate use WP.EXE as their executable name), not to mention batch files 
 of the  same name created by the user.

 In DaMenu 2.0, there are two ways to get around this problem:  
 
       o   First, you can use the  Browse Feature  to specify the exact 
	   application that you'd like to use, or

       o   You can select the  Search Feature  to have DaMenu look over
	   your hard disk to find EVERY instance of the application.  If
	   there happens to be more than one instance, DaMenu will pop up
	   a list of all the applications that it has found, and you will
	   be able to choose exact app you want from the list.
	   
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On-Line Registration

 DaMenu 2.0 features an On-Line registration form.  This means that you 
 can fill out the registration form using your computer, rather than 
 having to print out a blank form and fill it in by hand, or fumbling 
 with the type over feature of your favorite editor.

 To access the On-Line Registration Form, simply hit ALT-R, or use the
  Short Cut Mouse Menu  to bring it up with the mouse.

 Filling out the form should fairly straight forward.  All that it 
 requires is that you enter the information in all fields that apply 
 to you.  Hitting RETURN will move you to the next available field.

 Once you've finished the shipping information on the first page, 
 simply hit the 'Next Page' command button to tell us how we can 
 contact you via any of the available on line services (i.e. CompuServe, 
 America On-Line, etc.), how you'd like to pay for DaMenu, as well as 
 how many copies of the program you'd like to register (remember, one 
 registration allows you to use DaMenu on only one computer).  DaMenu 
 will calculate the appropriate sales tax and shipping charges based 
 on the information that you supplied on page one of the registration 
 form.

 We also accept Visa, MasterCard and American express, as well as 
 personal checks and money orders.  Simply choose your desired payment 
 option by clicking on the appropriate choice, or moving the button
 using the cursor keys.  REMEMBER TO SIGN THE REGISTRATION FORM IF 
 PAYING BY CREDIT CARD! (unless you E-Mail me the form or fax it 
 directly from your PC) Once you're happy with the information on 
 the second page, hit the 'Print Form' command button.  Here you 
 will have the option of printing to any of the three possible 
 printer ports, or to a file (use this option for direct fax or 
 E-Mailing the form).

 Registration is that easy, now all you have to do is send it in along 
 with your payment or CC info, and we'll get the registered version 
 right out to you!

 Also See:   Contact Just-In-Time 

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Calculator

 DaMenu has a built-in Calculator that is available from the main screen.
 To invoke it, simply hit ALT Z at the main screen, or use the mouse to
 bring up the  Short Cut Mouse Menu  and select the Calculator from
 the list with either the mouse or arrow keys.

 The calculator can use either the mouse or the keyboard/keypad on your
 computer (the keypad being the fastest),and works like any simply 8 
 function pocket calculator.

 When finished with the calculator, there are three ways in which to get 
 back to the main DaMenu screen:
 
	 o   Either set the focus to the 'Close' button by using the TAB 
	     key and pressing ENTER, or

	 o   Use the mouse to single click on the 'Close' button, or

	 o   Hit the Escape (ESC) key on your keyboard.

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DAINSTAL

 DaInstal is not only used for the initial installation of DaMenu, but is
 also used during DaMenu's operation to set/reset various operational 
 parameters.  These parameters are:

	 o    Changing the Screen Blanker Delay Time 

	 o    Changing the Administrator's Password 

	 o    Protecting Menu Modifications 

	 o    Changing the Banner Text 
 
 To invoke DAINSTAL, simply hit the ALT-I keys simultaneously, or use the
  Short Cut Mouse Menu .

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Modifying an Existing Application  
 
 
 To modify an existing application, simply hold down the ALT key and 
 press the function key with the application that you'd like to modify.  
 This is helpful, for instance, when you've misspelled the application
 title that appear on one of the DaMenu screens.
 
 Upon pressing the ALT/Function Key combination, the 'Modify Menu Entry' 
 screen will appear.  From here you have three (or in the case of F9, 
 four) choices here:  Modifying the current application; Set up a New 
 Application; Erase this entry; and in the case of F9, 
  Adding Another Menu Page .

 Selecting any of the choices can be done in two ways, depending on 
 whether you have a mouse or not.  For mouse users, simply point and 
 click on your choice.  For keyboard users, simply use the TAB button 
 to highlight the option button group, then use the arrow keys to move 
 the 'dot' button between the parenthesis of your choice.  Once the 
 'dot' button is in the correct location, once again use the TAB key 
 to highlight the 'OK' button then press ENTER.  Depending on your 
 choice, one of the following paragraphs will apply:

 o Modify Current Application

 This will bring up the 'Change Menu Entry screen with the data for 
 the current application already in place.  Spelling corrections and 
 changing options can be done as you would when originally setting up 
 the app.  When you are finished making modifications, select the OK 
 button.  Hitting CANCEL will nullify modifications that were made.

 o Erase This Entry

 Simply clears out the current menu slot, replacing the menu title with
 * This Space Available.  If this option is selected, you are returned 
 to the menu page once OK is selected.

 o Set Up a New Application

 This is equivalent to erasing the entry, and then setting up an 
 application in an empty slot.

 Also See:   Adding Another Menu Page 

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System Requirements

 DaMenu requires or recommends the following hardware & software:
 
    - 640k Base memory              Required
      with at least 400k 
      available 
    - DOS 3.3 or higher             Required

    - Hard Disk w/500k free         Recommended
    - Mouse                         Recommended
    
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Menu Configuration Data Files

 The menu data files have the filename notation of MENU_Cx.DAT where 'x'
 is the number of the menu screen, which is initially one (1), but can 
 range from one to nine (1 -> 9) depending on how many menu screens you
 have.  The menu data files are in ASCII format and have the following
 format, (numbers in brackets indicate line numbers of the file only, and
 do not appear in the file itself):
 
       [1] 150                   
       [2] MENU DESCRIPTION, MENU PATH, PROT, FTP, PWD, SUBMENU, CDROM 
       [3]  "        "     ,  "    "  ,  "  ,  " ,  " ,     "   ,   "
		       . 
		       . 
		       . 
		     
      [10]  "        "     ,  "    "  ,  "  ,  " ,  " ,     "   ,   "
      [11] Exit to DOS, NULL, PROT, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL 
 
 
 The first line of the file contains the menu's screen blanker delay time 
 in seconds. 
 
 Lines two through ten (2 - 10) contain the menu entries themselves, in
 which: 
       o   The first field is the MENU DESCRIPTION as it appears on the 
	   menu screen.  
	    
       o   The second field entry is the MENU PATH, the location of the
	   application on your system.
	   
       o   The third field is the PROTection field, which is either a 
	   "y" or a "n" depending whether or not the application is 
	   protected.  
	   
       o   The fourth field is the File To Pass field, which again is 
	   either a "y" or a "n" depending on whether or not you want 
	   to pass a file or command to the application.  
	   
       o   The fifth field is the application specific password.  If 
	   this is used, the password will appear as garbled text.  This
	   is normal!  The password is encrypted so as not to be
	   available while viewing the data file!

       o   The sixth field is the Submenu file.  If used, this will be
	   a filename in the form of "MENU_Dxx.DAT" depending on which 
	   function key the menu is associated with.  All other fields,
	   with the exception of the MENU DESCRIPTION, should be 'null'
	   or 'n' as required.

       o   The seventh and last field is the CDROM application flag, 
	   which if used, will specify the title of the CD-ROM disk that
	   the menu application resides on.   You specify this title in
	   the 'Change Menu Entry' screen.

 
 Line eleven is the last record of the file which is either 'EXIT TO DOS', 
 or an application, depending on the menu screen.

 If at any point you need to initialize a menu entry manually, simply use
 your favorite text editor to place the following line of text in the menu
 entry Slot:

	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null

 The valid format for the entire file to be initialized is:
	
	150
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	* This Space Available,null,n,n,null,null,null
	Exit to DOS,null,n,n,null,null,null

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File to Pass
       
 This option can be found on the Change Menu Entry Screen as the fourth
 field.  This allows the user to preload an application with a file, 
 such as a document for a word processor, or a particular spreedsheet 
 for a program like Lotus 123.  

 The field in the Change Menu entry screen expects either a "y" or a "n" 
 depending on whether or not you want to pass a file or command to the 
 application.  

 This also works for command line options, but is tedious in that you 
 have to enter the option every time the program is started.  A better 
 way to pass command line options is by making a small batch file, with
 the options contained in the bacth file.  For instance, if you wanted
 to start a program called FOOBAR with a command line option of 
 
	 /START:53 
			
 create a batch file called FBAR.BAT, for example, with the DOS editor:

	C:\> EDIT FBAR.BAT

 Now, put the command line in the batch file:

	FOOBAR /START:53

 Save the batch file and exit the editor.  Now tell DaMenu that FBAR.BAT 
 is the application, rather than FOOBAR.EXE, and you're all set.
 
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Invoking an Application 
 
 To start an application in the menu, all you need to do is hit the
 appropriate function key, or if you have a mouse, move the mouse cursor
 inside one of the red boxes (at which point it will toggle to a
 different color) and click on the left mouse button.
 
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Adding Another Menu Page 

 Adding a new menu page can only be done with the F9 Function key.  
 You have a maximum of 9 menu page available to you.  This option 
 should not be confused with  SubMenus , which allow you to group 
 similar applications together.  

 If you run out of room on the first menu, another blank menu can 
 be brought up by modifying function key F9.  Once the 'Modify Menu 
 Entry' form appears, simply move the mouse or use the TAB key to get 
 to the 'Add a New Menu Page' and click or press ENTER to activate the
 option button.
 
 DAMENU will then bring up another menu with 8 more selections.  
 Notice that F9 already says 'Next Menu' which allows you to 
 'circulate' between menu pages.

 Up to 9 menu screens can be added giving you a total of 72 menu 
 selections.  Multiple modifications of the F9 key, on any menu page, 
 will add menu pages at the end of the last page, until a total of 
 nine pages are used.

 DaMenu keeps track of what page you're currently on in the lower left 
 corner of the title box.

See Also:  SubMenus 

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Protecting 'Exit to DOS'

 To keep the passer-by from exiting to DOS, protection can be set 
 on this function key by selecting ALT-F10.  This will bring up the 
 password protection  dialogue box.  Select <YES> to enable protection, 
 <NO> to disable.  If more than one menu screen is available, make sure 
 you do this for every screen!

 Once 'Exit to DOS' is protected, only the ADMINISTRATORS password will 
 allow DaMenu to return to DOS.

 See Also:  Password Protection 
	    Protecting Menu Modifications 
 
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Password Protection

 DaMenu offers two levels of password protection: ADMINISTRATIVE and 
 APPLICATION.  The administrative password is used exclusively for 
 protecting menu modifications and for 'Exit to DOS'.  However, the
 administrator's password will also allow access to any application that
 has a specific APPLICATION Password.
 
 NOTE:  The initial ADMINISTRATOR's password is DAMENU.  If you have
 upgraded from and earlier version of DaMenu, your old password has now
 become the ADMINISTRATOR's password.

 A couple of notes are needed here:  First, keep in mind that this 
 will not stop the passer-by from rebooting your computer.  During a 
 reboot, the execution of the AUTOEXEC.BAT can be stopped by a CTRL- 
 BREAK which will give access to DOS.  If you do have a sensitive 
 application, it is suggested that another means of protection be set 
 (by some other password protection application) so that protection is 
 required before the computer will execute the AUTOEXEC.BAT.  Some of 
 the new CMOS setups offer password protection in their setup.  Consult 
 your computer's documentation for more information.
 
 Secondly, any application that has a DOS Shell, that is, a program 
 (such as MicroSoft Windows) that allows the user to go to DOS while the 
 program is still running, should be password protected through the menu.  
 This will ensure that the program cannot executed, thus giving way to a 
 DOS prompt. 
 
 Application passwords are just that: a specific password (it should be
 different from the ADMINISTRATOR'S password) that required to invoke a 
 given application.  This way, other people can use specific programs on
 your system, but not others.  Note that when modifying an application 
 that uses a password, the password will appear on the 'Change Menu Entry'
 screen.

 You can also set 'global' password protection (using the ADMIN password)
 by selecting password protection on an application, but leaving the
 password field empty and selecting 'OK'.  DaMenu will leave you a note,
 just so you are aware that using the ADMIN password can be dangerous if
 security is important to you.  

 See Also:  Protecting 'Exit to DOS' 
	    Protecting Menu Modifications 

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Blanking/Saving the Screen

 There are three different ways to blank the screen or invoke the
 custom screen saver module:

     o  by allowing the timer (found in the upper right corner 
	of the title block) to count down to zero; 

     o  by  hitting the "tilde" [~] key, usually found to the 
	left of the '1' key on your keyboard; 

     o  or for mouse users, by moving the mouse to the upper left 
	corner of the screen. 

 In any case, hitting a key on the keyboard (except ALT, SHIFT, or 
 CTRL) will bring the menu screen back.
 
See Also:   Screen Blanking Module(s) 
 
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Changing the Screen Blanker Delay Time 

 To change the delay time for the screen blanker, run  DAINSTAL  
 (don't worry, it knows that you've already installed DAMENU the first 
 time).  Select 'Set Screen Blank Delay Time' at which point you will 
 be prompted to enter a new delay time.  Simply enter the amount of time
 (in seconds) that you would like DaMenu to count to before it blanks or
 invokes the screen saver.  
 
 Once you hit enter, and leave DaInstal, all menus will updated with 
 this new delay time. 
 
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Changing the ADMINISTRATOR'S Password 

 To change the application password,  (which is initially DAMENU) 
 run the   DAINSTAL .  Select 'Change Application Password' from 
 the menu that appears.  (Be aware that in order to change the password, 
 you need to know what the current password is.)  Enter the existing 
 password when prompted (you will have two tries at this in case you 
 make a spelling error, because the password characters will appear as 
 blocks on the screen) then enter the new password.  As a verification 
 of the new password, you will be prompted to enter it again.  If you 
 make a spelling error in the verification pass, DAINSTAL will tell you 
 that the verification pass has failed, in which case the original 
 password is reinstated. 
 
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Protecting Menu Modifications

 This option allows only the ADMINISTRATOR to change/modify the menu
 selections currently set up.  This is important in cases where many 
 people have access to your machine, and you don't want the passer-by to 
 change your configuration.
  
 If you wish to change the protection on menu modifications, you 
 again need to run DAINSTAL.  Select 'Protect Menu Modifications', at 
 which point the Protection dialogue box will appear.  Select <YES> to 
 keep protection, <NO> to allow free modification. 

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Changing the Banner Text 

 All users of the DAMENU system have the opportunity to 'Personalize' 
 the top menu banner.  If you would like to change the banner string, run 
 DAINSTAL (ALT-I, or through the  Short Cut Mouse Menu ) and select 
 'Change Menu  Banner Text'.  DAINSTAL will then prompt you to enter a 
 line of text (52 characters or less).  If you hit <return> without 
 entering anything, the menu banner will default to the original DAMENU 
 text.

 If you don't like the graphical characters that appear on either side of
 the banner text, simply use your favorite text editor to remove them from
 the banner text string.  The filename of file containing the banner text
 string is, what else, BANNER.TXT.  This file can be found in the main
 DaMenu directory.
 
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Trouble Shooting 
 
 You've Forgotten Your Password. 
 ------------------------------- 

 If you've forgotten what your password is, there is a way to get 
 it back.  Simply unzip distribution .ZIP file (if you obtained your copy 
 from a BBS) or copy the original DAPASWRD.DAT file from the 
 Distribution Disk.  This will give you the original password of DAMENU 
 back.  Remember, that the .ZIP file should be kept in a safe place, so 
 that the password cannot be changed without you knowing it.
  
 
 You've Deleted the DAPASWRD.DAT File by Accident 
 ------------------------------------------------ 

 First, if you own a utilities package such as NORTON or PCTOOLS, use the 
 unerase utility to try get it back.  If that doesn't work, try the 
 solution for 'Forgotten Password' above. 
  
 You've exited the menu, and your DOS cursor is gone 
 --------------------------------------------------- 
 
 With the BETA version of DAMENU, the DOS cursor would sometimes 
 disappear, or change color.  This appeared to be fixed in the final
 distribution version, but your system may be different.  If your cursor 
 is gone, simply issue the 'CLS' command from the DOS prompt, which 
 should bring it back.  In any case, if your cursor does disappear, 
 please contact Just-In-Time and report it.

 Please be sure to also read the DAREADME.1ST file for any other 
 additional that may not be included in this HELP file.

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Support

 Shareware users needing help other than that presented here can get more 
 help by contacting us.

 See  Contact Just-In-Time  for the various support methods offered
 to our potential and registered users.

 DAMENU has been tested on a number of different computer systems, from 
 8088 to Pentium Class machines.  However, every machine configuration 
 can't possibly be tested. If you have a problem, we will do everything 
 we can to correct the problem.  If you register DAMENU and have 
 problems with the program in the future which is due to a specific 
 hardware configuration and we can't seem to fix the problem, your 
 registration fee will be fully refunded if you so please. 

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Using DaMenu on a Network 

 DAMENU has been used on a MicroSoft based network without any 
 major problems, however a couple of notes are in need here.  First, 
 when printing from within an application, sometimes the print job will 
 not be released to the printer until the application has been closed 
 and control returned to the DOS prompt.  If this is the case in your 
 particular network, DAMENU should also be exited in order for the 
 print job to be released.  This may not be true in all cases, and I 
 would be interested in hearing from network users of DAMENU on how it 
 works on their system. 

 Currently, several users are running DaMenu on a Novell server.  This
 allows all of the network work stations to access the same menu system.  
 Howver, using DaMenu on a network requires a site license.  Information  
 on obtaining a site license can be found in the DA_SITE.DOC file.
	
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Revision History

	1.0   Initial release (March 1992) 

	1.1   Bug fix, which prohibited the installation of the  DAMENU 
	      system on a drive other C.  Also, clarified blinking 
	      prompts in the installation program DAINSTAL and in the 
	      menu system.  These  selections can now  also be made by
	      typing the first letter of the desired response.

	1.2   Bug fix for DAINSTAL.  If the user selected to modify the
	      AUTOEXEC.BAT file, the install program would look in the
	      root directory of the installed drive (which is OK if this
	      is C:) rather than the boot drive.  

	1.21  Fixes a bug that caused DaMenu to 'Exit to DOS' 
	      unintentionally when the number 8 key was pressed.

	2.0   New Version

	2.01  Fixes a small bug that prevented the backround screen 
	      color from being saved.  The color could be changed, but 
	      when DaMenu was restarted, the color would default back 
	      to the system default of blue.

	2.02  Three small bugs have been fixed:
		
		- When setting up a new menu entry, checking the "Make
		  This Entry a Submenu" then hitting "CANCEL" would 
		  cause the program to crash.

		- When setting up a new menu entry, checking the
		  "Compact Disk Application" checkbox without specifying
		  a title in the space below the checkbox would not allow
		  DaMenu to recognize the menu data file format.  The 
		  user is now prompted to specify a title.

		- When launching an application from a Submenu, with 
		  the "Return to Launched Menu Page" option set, the
		  submenu title would not appear at the top of the page
		  upon returning to DaMenu.

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Registration Info 

 Remember, DAMENU is user supported shareware, so if you continue to
 use DAMENU after the 30 day trial period, you must register your
 copy.  To do this, simply fill out the  On-Line Registration  form.
 Then send it (or Fax it, most modems now have Fax capability) to the
 address shown below.

 Registration cost is $25.00, payable in U.S. Funds.  (Check or
 money order drawn on a U.S. Bank), Visa MasterCard and American
 Express are also graciously accepted.  Registered users will the
 current version on disk, as well as some bonus shareware titles, a
 discount certificate for a CD-ROM full of shareware from JCS
 Marketing (no relation) and additional screen saver modules (with BASIC
 source code).

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Custom Menus 

 Do you like the look and feel of DAMENU?  Do you have a need for a
 custom menu for a specific application?  Drop us a line, we can make
 a custom version of DAMENU to suit you needs.
  
 Anyway, hopefully DAMENU will save you some time and you will
 continue to use it.  If you do, remember to SUPPORT SHAREWARE,
 REGISTER YOUR COPY!  

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What is 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.

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Disclaimer - Agreement 

 Users of DAMENU must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "DAMENU 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 consequential, which may result
 from the use of DAMENU."
  
 DAMENU 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 DAMENU and continue to use DAMENU after a reasonable trial
 period, you must make a registration payment of $25.00 to
 Just-In-Time Computing Services.  The $25.00 registration fee will
 license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time.
 
 Commercial users of DAMENU must register and pay for their copies of
 DAMENU within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
 Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Just-In-Time
 Computing Services.  

 See Also:   Contact Just-In-Time 
 
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Vendor Information

 Anyone distributing DAMENU for any kind of remuneration must first
  Contact Just-In-Time  Computing Services 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
 DAMENU immediately (However Just-In-Time Computing Services must
 still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with
 the latest version of DAMENU.).  

 ASP Vendors: Please see the VENDINFO.DIZ file for more information.
 
 You are encouraged to pass a copy of DAMENU along to your friends
 for evaluation, as long as the DAMENU system is complete and
 unmodified.  Please encourage them to register their copy if they
 find that they can use it.  All registered users will receive
 upgrade information and notification of the latest version of the
 DAMENU system.  

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The ASP Ombudsman

 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:    ASP Ombudsman 
		     545 Grover Road 
		     Muskegon, MI 49442

 or send a CompuServe E-Mail message to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
 
 Thanks.

 John Skurka
 Just-In-Time Computing Services
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What is the ASP?

 ASP is an acronym for The Association of Shareware Professionals.  This 
 is group of author members (people like myself that actually write 
 software), vendor members (people who distribute shareware, charging 
 only for the price of the disk, postage, and possibly a nominal fee for 
 creating the diskette.) and others interested in protecting and 
 furthering the image of shareware.  

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Site License Info

What is a site license?  

A site license is an inexpensive way for more than one person to 
legally use one copy of a program on more than one computer at
a time.  Site licenses are designed for companies, offices or 
workgroups where more than one person in the organization needs 
to use a product, but does not need additional manuals or disks.  
Site licensing enables companies, departments, government 
agencies, etc., to equip their personnel with the tools they 
need at a minimal cost.

Here's the gist of how it works: The company purchasing a site 
license (the licensee) provides a single point of contact for 
shipping, technical support, upgrades, etc., and we (the licensor) 
provide a "golden master" of the diskettes, manual, and any other 
parts of the package.

The following chart gives a breakdown of the cost of site licensing 
and how much you save per site licensed.  For instance, if you 
purchased a site license for 25 users (sites) your cost would 
be $312.50, which saves you $312.50 of the cost of 25 separate 
purchases (Yep! that's a 50% discount!).  The more sites you 
license, the more you save.  The table below shows you how:


		     Discount      Price Per      Savings
     Quantity       Percentage       Unit         Per Unit

	1               0%          $25.00         $0.00
	2              10%          $22.50         $2.50
	3              15%          $21.25         $3.75
	4              20%          $20.00         $5.00
	5              25%          $18.75         $6.25
	6              30%          $17.50         $7.50
	7              33%          $16.75         $8.25
	8              35%          $16.25         $8.75
	9              39%          $15.25         $9.75
      10-25            50%          $12.50        $12.50
      26-49            60%          $10.00        $15.00
       50+         Unlimited Site/Server Licence: $500.00

These days the world seems to be run by attorneys, so of course 
they want to get involved in everything.  The following legalese 
document is the complete license agreement.  Simply print it, 
fill it out, sign under LICENSEE, enclose a check or money order 
for the correct amount, and mail it to:

	Just-In-Time Computing Services    Voice:  (607) 539-6609
	P.O. Box 4166                      BBS:    (507) 533-7072
	Ithaca, New York 1482-4166         CompuServe:  73020,3205
	U.S.A.                             AOL: J.SKURKA1

Upon receipt of the completed, signed form, and a check or money 
order for the correct amount, we will send you the required 
"golden masters" and a copy of the license agreement with an 
authorized signature under LICENSOR.

If you have any questions, please call or fax our office at the 
above telephone number or On-Line addresses.

NOTE: This software is also marketed as Shareware, but this 
license has no relation to the Shareware version.

Please print out DA_SITE.DOC to fill out the actual site license 
agreement.


