PCjs Machines

        T h e  P C - S I G  L i b r a r y  o n  C D - R O M


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This may well be the greatest collection of software ever compiled.

The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM is our premier collection of the entire
PC-SIG library. It has over 3000 different, and complete applications
for your every need.  Every shareware program we have is on one disc;
over 700 megabytes (unzipped) of software you can have immediate access
to.

Easy to use, all you have to do is insert the disc and type 'GO' at the
DOS prompt.  We've included all the tools you need for fast easy access
to the programs and their descriptions.

Whether you're interested in Accounting or Windows, there's a shareware
program for you on the PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM.

Winner of the Optical Publishing Assn's Best Consumer Product Award.

Shareware for every imaginable need: Accounting Chemistry Educational
Engineering Games Hypertext Networks Programming Spreadsheets Utilities
Word Processing

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PC-SIG UPDATES PC-SIG LIBRARY ON CD-ROM

For Immediate Release


PC-SIG LIBRARY ON CD-ROM UPDATED TO INCLUDE A NEW USER INTERFACE AND MORE
THAN 800 MB OF PROGRAMS June 21, 1992, SUNNYVALE, CALIF. - PC-SIG, Inc.
today announced availability of The Eleventh Edition of the PC-SIG Library
on CD-ROM.  The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM contains over 800 megabytes of
shareware and includes more than 300 new programs, 550 updated programs,
and the addition of 75 megabytes of Windows 3.x shareware.  The
user-interface has been completely re-engineered to take advantage of the
HyperWriter! hypermedia and multimedia authoring system from NTERGAID, Inc.

The implementation of HyperWriter! provides significant performance and
ease of use enhancements.  Programs can access and download much faster
than with previous editions.  Programs have been reorganized and indexed
for better referencing.  Users just c lick with a mouse, or point with the
cursor, on a program name to see a complete description of the program.
Downloading or copying a program is handled automatically by HyperWriter!
Addition of a preview option is especially important for anyone who uses
images, icons, or fonts.  "You can preview the whole library of images to
find the right one," according to Bruce Kent, product development manager.
"This CD finally makes it possi ble to conserve your disk space and paper,
yet still have all the information you need to make an informed decision,"
said Kent.

All new and updated programs have been reviewed and tested by PC-SIG. Every
program goes through extensive virus checking using the most recent version
of VIRUSCAN from McAfee Associates, and other anti-virus software.
According to Kent, "In the ten ye ars we've distributed shareware, we have
never had a confirmed report of a virus on any of our distributed programs
or CD-ROMs."

The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM, Eleventh Edition has a list price of $179.

Upgrades from previous editions are available for $99.

Users of PC-SIG's Essential Home & Business Collection CD-ROM can upgrade
for $120.

PC-SIG CD-ROMs are distributed worldwide through a network of distributors
and resellers. Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., PC-SIG, Inc. markets and
supports one of the world's largest collections of shareware for IBM PCs
and compatible systems.  PC-SIG also publishes Shareware Magazine, which is
devoted solely to shareware.  The magazine is availa ble by subscription
and on newsstands nationwide.

System Requirements:

IBM PC/XT/AT PS/2 or compatible with 640K memory, DOS 3.1 or higher and
Microsoft MS-DOS CD ROM extensions, and a hard drive. Microsoft compatible
mouse supported and VGA highly recommended.

To Order in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask for Customer Service.

Outside the U.S.A. call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer in
your country.

                            P C  -  S I G





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Welcome to the world of Shareware, state of the art software you can
actually try before you buy.

Shareware, a term coined in the early eighties, refers to the method of
distribution chosen by the software authors.  With shareware, you can
receive a program and put it through its paces without having to pay for
it. If you find the program useful, and choose to keep the program, then
you pay a modest registration fee to the author.

For the last nine years, PC-SIG has been providing shareware and public
domain software to its customers and members.  Since 1982 PC-SIG has
developed an unprecedented library of shareware programs, constantly
updated, consistently strong in every category.  Our library of
shareware contains over 2700 titles divided into 120 logical categories.

Every program we add to the library is thoroughly reviewed and tested to
insure that each one meets the high standards of reliability and value we
insist upon and you expect.  As a result, our library doesn't contain
every shareware program available, just those that really work.

PC-SIG has grown into the premier distributor of shareware and and
shareware information by producing shareware collections on CD-ROM,
publishing an encyclopedia of shareware, and by publishing Shareware
Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine distributed world-wide.

Quality and support - guaranteed.  All of our programs are guaranteed
virus free.  We've isolated our systems and check every program
submitted to insure that no viruses make their way to your computer or
ours.

Our support staff is available by phone as well as on our BBS to help
you with questions about installation and operation of PC-SIG's
products.

Through our network of international distributors, PC- SIG strives to
bring you the most current, exciting, technically advanced software
available as shareware.

If you can't find the software you need in PC-SIG's library, it may well
not exist.

To order the latest in Shareware, in the U.S.A: Call (800) 245-6717

Outside the U.S.A. call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer in
your country.

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	SUREFIRE  -   THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR - VS1.1

"Editor's Choice", Shareware Magazine
"Best New Product", Shareware Industry Awards

- Put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (DBase compatible)
  right in your "smart documents"!
- No more switching among word processor, spreadsheet and database
  programs!
- Build complete Smart Document applications!

Type in text like in a word processor and add fields to create a
form or spreadsheet... right there on your page. Immediately fill
out the form and calculate results.  Now, add a record... a database
is automatically created and your first record is stored. And, the
pages on your screen are always like you'll see them on paper!

Anywhere within your document take advantage of over 70 spreadsheet
functions, or use the powerful search capabilities on your database.
You can even generate reports by injecting data from many records
right into your document. And all this can be done in one program
using only 7 simple pull down menus!

But that's not all! Add buttons to bring you to a page, get another
document, do a calculation, or join to another database. Before you
know it, you'll be building complete Smart Document applications.

SUREFIRE DEMO/TUTORIAL

To quickly get the feel of Surefire, we recommend that you first go
through the Demo/Tutorial. It shows you the basics of Surefire
through various examples.  The Demo/Tutorial is found in the file
sfdemo.zip.

To run the Demo/Tutorial after installation, type "sfdemo" at the
DOS prompt.

RUNNING SUREFIRE

To run Surefire after installation, type "surefire" at the DOS prompt.
The Surefire program may be found in the file surefi.zip.

When Surefire comes up, you will be looking at the representation of
an 8 1/2 by 11 inch page with standard margins. There is a menu bar
across the top with 7 pull down menus. Use the F-10 key and the
arrow keys to access the menus. Pressing F-1 gives you a description
of what you are looking at. Typing ALT+X allows you to leave Surefire.

ON-LINE DOCUMENTATION

Included with your evaluation copy of Surefire there is a companion
180 page version of the Surefire User's Guide. This is in the file
sfdoc.zip and unpacked into the text file, "sfdoc.txt". You may
print this file or look at it by using the DOS command "type".

When running Surefire, on-line context sensitive help is available
by pressing F-1. Press Esc to close the help window.

SUREFIRE ZIP FILES

If you purchase SUREFIRE from a vendor you should find surefi.zip and
sfdemo.zip on Disk 1 and sfdoc.zip on Disk 2. If you are downloading
SUREFIRE from CompuServe, each .zip file requires a separate download.

OTHER SUREFIRE PRODUCTS

Surefire Contacts is a contact management system implemented using
Smart Documents. You may find Surefire Contacts on CompuServe in the
file sfcont.zip or check your vendor's catalog.


REGISTRATION

To use SUREFIRE - THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR after your initial
free evaluation period of 30 days, you must register your usage with
Piaf, Inc. (International Users see below.) You may choose from 2
registration options. After reviewing these options, print out a copy
of the registration form (register.txt), fill in the form, then mail
it to:
		Piaf, Inc
		3918 Orchard Court
		Boulder, CO 80304-1023
		USA

Or, you may register by phone by calling: (303) 786-8222

During your evaluation of Surefire, give us a call if you have any
problems or questions. We consider professional technical support
to be as important as the product and should be part of your evaluation.

We really want to hear from all of you who try out Surefire, whether
you register or not. Please share your thoughts with us and let us
know what you think. The register.txt file includes a short survey
and place to make comments. Use this or if you prefer just give us
a call. You can also send CompuServe E-mail to 73407,1034. Knowing
what you think is the only way we can make better products and provide
you with what you need.

But if you are using Surefire, you must register after the 30 day
evaluation period. This is the only way we get paid. We do not receive
anything from bulletin boards or shareware vendors. Everything we get
is directly from you.

And feel free to give a copy of this shareware version of Surefire
to as many people a you wish.

OPTION 1 - Full Registration: $69 (plus $6 s&h, $15 outside North America)

Full registration is designed for you to get the most out of Surefire
as easily as possible. The full professional documentation, and
technical support is on par with commercial products. Here's what
you get:

	- 6 months unlimited technical support
	- Lastest version without "Shareware registration screen".
	- Demo Smart Document applications: lease management, phone
	  list/org chart, contact database, travel reports, budget and
	  cash flow.
	- Professional 450 page, wire-bound User's Guide chock full of
	  step-by-step examples and diagrams.
	- Smart documents for all examples used in the User's Guide.
	- Entry to our mailing list.
OPTION 2 - Limited Registration: $29 (plus $4 s&h, $8 outside North America)

Those who find Surefire useful, but don't expect to use Surefire on a regular
basis may consider the Limited Registration option. Here's what you get:

	- 2 technical support telephone calls
	- 3 months tech support via Compuserve mail or US mail
	- Latest version without "Shareware registration screen".
	- Demo Smart Document applications: lease management, phone
	  list/org chart, contact database, travel reports, budget and
	  cash flow.
	- Entry to our mailing list.
	- Upgrade to Full Registration for $40 (plus $6 s&h,
	  $15 outside North America) at any time.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Extended technical support is $50/year or $10 per call.

SITE LICENSE

If you wish to use Surefire by more than one person on more than one
computer, or to have Surefire available to more than one person on a
network, a site license is required. Please contact Piaf, Inc. for more
information regarding site licensing.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

Use the stated shipping and handling fees if you register directly
with Piaf, Inc.  See internat.txt for local registration information
for your area. This file also contains other technical information
for using Surefire outside the U.S.

* SUREFIRE is a registered trademark of Piaf, Inc.

INTERNATIONAL USERS/VENDORS

Local Registration

   AUSTRALIA   MANACCOM Pty Ltd
			9 Camford St.
			MILTON Queensland
			PO Box 1297 MILTON Qld 4064
			Australia

			Voice (07) 368 2366
			Fax   (07) 369 7589

Technical Addendum to Surefire User's Guide.
- Surefire Version S1.1 is an English speaking version only
- You can select A4 paper from the page size button of the Format window.
- You can change the default paper size in the Setup window; this will
  not change the size of the current document. A RESET and OK from the
  Format window will do so.
- You can change the default currency sign in the Setup window. This will
  be effective for all NUMERIC fields you create of type CURRENCY. Currently
  this is either $ or British pound.
- 3 additional date formats are available for date fields:
	dd/mm/yy
	dd-mm-yy
	yy-mm-dd

Technical Addendum to Surefire Contacts User's Guide.

If you want to change the date format of date fields in Surefire Contacts,
Get the appropriate documents, (agenda, etc.). Switch to Edit the document
and use the Field Modifiy window to modify each date field to the new format.
When all fields are changed, Save the document.

	SUREFIRE  -   THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR - VS1.1

"Editor's Choice", Shareware Magazine
"Best New Product", Shareware Industry Awards

- Put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (DBase compatible)
  right in your "smart documents"!
- No more switching among word processor, spreadsheet and database
  programs!
- Build complete Smart Document applications!

Type in text like in a word processor and add fields to create a
form or spreadsheet... right there on your page. Immediately fill
out the form and calculate results.  Now, add a record... a database
is automatically created and your first record is stored. And, the
pages on your screen are always like you'll see them on paper!

Anywhere within your document take advantage of over 70 spreadsheet
functions, or use the powerful search capabilities on your database.
You can even generate reports by injecting data from many records
right into your document. And all this can be done in one program
using only 7 simple pull down menus!

But that's not all! Add buttons to bring you to a page, get another
document, do a calculation, or join to another database. Before you
know it, you'll be building complete Smart Document applications.

SUREFIRE DEMO/TUTORIAL

To quickly get the feel of Surefire, we recommend that you first go
through the Demo/Tutorial. It shows you the basics of Surefire
through various examples.  The Demo/Tutorial is found in the file
sfdemo.zip.

To run the Demo/Tutorial after installation, type "sfdemo" at the
DOS prompt.

RUNNING SUREFIRE

To run Surefire after installation, type "surefire" at the DOS prompt.
The Surefire program may be found in the file surefi.zip.

When Surefire comes up, you will be looking at the representation of
an 8 1/2 by 11 inch page with standard margins. There is a menu bar
across the top with 7 pull down menus. Use the F-10 key and the
arrow keys to access the menus. Pressing F-1 gives you a description
of what you are looking at. Typing ALT+X allows you to leave Surefire.

ON-LINE DOCUMENTATION

Included with your evaluation copy of Surefire there is a companion
180 page version of the Surefire User's Guide. This is in the file
sfdoc.zip and unpacked into the text file, "sfdoc.txt". You may
print this file or look at it by using the DOS command "type".

When running Surefire, on-line context sensitive help is available
by pressing F-1. Press Esc to close the help window.

SUREFIRE ZIP FILES

If you purchase SUREFIRE from a vendor you should find surefi.zip and
sfdemo.zip on Disk 1 and sfdoc.zip on Disk 2. If you are downloading
SUREFIRE from CompuServe, each .zip file requires a separate download.

OTHER SUREFIRE PRODUCTS

Surefire Contacts is a contact management system implemented using
Smart Documents. You may find Surefire Contacts on CompuServe in the
file sfcont.zip or check your vendor's catalog.


REGISTRATION

To use SUREFIRE - THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR after your initial
free evaluation period of 30 days, you must register your usage with
Piaf, Inc. (International Users see below.) You may choose from 2
registration options. After reviewing these options, print out a copy
of the registration form (register.txt), fill in the form, then mail
it to:
		Piaf, Inc
		3918 Orchard Court
		Boulder, CO 80304-1023
		USA

Or, you may register by phone by calling: (303) 786-8222

During your evaluation of Surefire, give us a call if you have any
problems or questions. We consider professional technical support
to be as important as the product and should be part of your evaluation.

We really want to hear from all of you who try out Surefire, whether
you register or not. Please share your thoughts with us and let us
know what you think. The register.txt file includes a short survey
and place to make comments. Use this or if you prefer just give us
a call. You can also send CompuServe E-mail to 73407,1034. Knowing
what you think is the only way we can make better products and provide
you with what you need.

But if you are using Surefire, you must register after the 30 day
evaluation period. This is the only way we get paid. We do not receive
anything from bulletin boards or shareware vendors. Everything we get
is directly from you.

And feel free to give a copy of this shareware version of Surefire
to as many people a you wish.

OPTION 1 - Full Registration: $69 (plus $6 s&h, $15 outside North America)

Full registration is designed for you to get the most out of Surefire
as easily as possible. The full professional documentation, and
technical support is on par with commercial products. Here's what
you get:

	- 6 months unlimited technical support
	- Lastest version without "Shareware registration screen".
	- Demo Smart Document applications: lease management, phone
	  list/org chart, contact database, travel reports, budget and
	  cash flow.
	- Professional 450 page, wire-bound User's Guide chock full of
	  step-by-step examples and diagrams.
	- Smart documents for all examples used in the User's Guide.
	- Entry to our mailing list.
OPTION 2 - Limited Registration: $29 (plus $4 s&h, $8 outside North America)

Those who find Surefire useful, but don't expect to use Surefire on a regular
basis may consider the Limited Registration option. Here's what you get:

	- 2 technical support telephone calls
	- 3 months tech support via Compuserve mail or US mail
	- Latest version without "Shareware registration screen".
	- Demo Smart Document applications: lease management, phone
	  list/org chart, contact database, travel reports, budget and
	  cash flow.
	- Entry to our mailing list.
	- Upgrade to Full Registration for $40 (plus $6 s&h,
	  $15 outside North America) at any time.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Extended technical support is $50/year or $10 per call.

SITE LICENSE

If you wish to use Surefire by more than one person on more than one
computer, or to have Surefire available to more than one person on a
network, a site license is required. Please contact Piaf, Inc. for more
information regarding site licensing.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

Use the stated shipping and handling fees if you register directly
with Piaf, Inc.  See internat.txt for local registration information
for your area. This file also contains other technical information
for using Surefire outside the U.S.

* SUREFIRE is a registered trademark of Piaf, Inc.

			REGISTRATION FORM

			PIAF, INC.
			3918 ORCHARD COURT
			BOULDER, CO 80304-1023
			(303) 786-8222

1) Circle a Registration Option:

OPTION 1 - $69 (plus $6 s&h US, $15 s&h outside US)
    Registered Surefire (latest version) disks plus 6 months technical
    support, 460 page user's guide, demonstration and practice documents.

OPTION 2 - $29 (plus $4 s&h US, $8 s&h outside US)
    Registered Surefire (latest version) disks plus 2 technical support
    calls, 3 months tech support by mail and demonstration Smart Documents.

2) Circle Disk Size:     5 1/4"         3 1/2"

3) Check here [] to register Surefire Contacts    $19 (plus $4 s&h US
   $8 s&h outside US)
   Note: If you have not already registered SUREFIRE you must choose
   option 1 or 2 above along with this one.

	TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:  $____________ (Colo res. add 3% tax)

VISA or MC #:________________________________________

EXPIRATION DATE:______/_______ SIGNATURE___________________________

Please make checks payable to : PIAF, INC.  (U.S. funds only)

4) Please fill out below:

NAME____________________________ TITLE_______________ DATE__________

COMPANY_______________________________________  PHONE_______________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________

CITY____________________________________ STATE_______ ZIP___________

COUNTRY _______________________________

5) Please answer these questions:

    1. Your industry?_________________ 2. Job function? ______________

    3. Will you use Surefire at home or work? ________________________

    4. Number of PCs at this location? ____ Is there a network? ______

    5. Where did you learn about Surefire? ___________________________

    6. Where did you get your shareware copy of Surefire? ____________

    7. Comments (use back for more room)
    __________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________

VENDORS - You may use these paragraphs to help describe Surefire. If
possible, Surefire should be listed in one of these categories:
business applications, integrated applications or database.

		SUREFIRE - THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR

Short Abstract

Surefire lets you put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (Dbase
compatible) right in your documents! Even build complete applications!

Medium Abstract

Surefire lets you put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (Dbase
compatible) right in your documents! Start with text, then add fields 
where you want with formulas for automatic calculations. Store fields in
a Dbase compatible database. Do queries and reports naturally and even 
build complete applications. There's on-line help too. The shareware 
version includes a 180 page User's Guide and a self-running demo.

Long Abstract

Surefire uses the concept of "Smart Documents" to build databases,
spreadsheets, forms and more right within a word processing document.
Users gradually add intelligence to their Smart Documents via fields.
These fields can be fill-in-the-blank, have formulas, cause actions or
be stored in a database (Dbase compatible). Over 70 spreadsheet
functions are available for your calculations. You can use Surefire's
powerful search capabilities on your databases and even generate
reports by projecting data from many records right into your document.
Then use Surefire's buttons to bring you to a page, get another
document, do a calculation, or join to another database. Now you are
building complete Smart Document applications. There's on-line help
too. The shareware version includes a 180 page User's Guide and a
self-running Surefire demo.

              S H A R E W A R E  M A G A Z I N E
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Shareware Magazine has distinguished itself as the only internationally
distributed periodical devoted to the use and business of shareware.
Shareware Magazine provides detailed reviews of new products,
hard-hitting comparisons of shareware programs with regular retail
software, and timely information about changes in the industry and the
latest technology.

Intriguing columnists and regular features add to the excitement.  The
beginners section sheds light on new user's concerns regarding
everything from choosing the right operating system to alleviating the
intimidation of using on-line systems.

Educational sections focus on how low cost shareware can aid in
classroom learning, curriculum development, and as a forum for
discussing the impact of computers and technology in schools.

Graphics Gallery renders expert advice and suggestions on how to better
work with graphics, desktop publishing, CAD systems, and the Windows
environment.

Programmers benefit from others experience in developing new programs or
polishing existing ones as well as choosing the right programming
language.

And columnists provide that subjective component, sometimes
controversial, that calls for a closer look at the way we compute and
how shareware effects what we do.

Published bimonthly, Shareware Magazine is available on a subscription
or at your local newsstand or computer bookstore.  In conjunction with
PC-SIG, there are special benefits for subscribers as well as
opportunities for discount purchases from PC-SIG.


To Order, in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask Customer Service.

Outside the U.S.A. call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer in
your country.

INTERNATIONAL USERS/VENDORS

Local Registration

   AUSTRALIA   MANACCOM Pty Ltd
			9 Camford St.
			MILTON Queensland
			PO Box 1297 MILTON Qld 4064
			Australia

			Voice (07) 368 2366
			Fax   (07) 369 7589

Technical Addendum to Surefire User's Guide.
- Surefire Version S1.1 is an English speaking version only
- You can select A4 paper from the page size button of the Format window.
- You can change the default paper size in the Setup window; this will
  not change the size of the current document. A RESET and OK from the
  Format window will do so.
- You can change the default currency sign in the Setup window. This will
  be effective for all NUMERIC fields you create of type CURRENCY. Currently
  this is either $ or British pound.
- 3 additional date formats are available for date fields:
	dd/mm/yy
	dd-mm-yy
	yy-mm-dd

Technical Addendum to Surefire Contacts User's Guide.

If you want to change the date format of date fields in Surefire Contacts,
Get the appropriate documents, (agenda, etc.). Switch to Edit the document
and use the Field Modifiy window to modify each date field to the new format.
When all fields are changed, Save the document.

	SUREFIRE  -   THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR - VS1.1

"Editor's Choice", Shareware Magazine
"Best New Product", Shareware Industry Awards

- Put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (DBase compatible)
  right in your "smart documents"!
- No more switching among word processor, spreadsheet and database
  programs!
- Build complete Smart Document applications!

Type in text like in a word processor and add fields to create a
form or spreadsheet... right there on your page. Immediately fill
out the form and calculate results.  Now, add a record... a database
is automatically created and your first record is stored. And, the
pages on your screen are always like you'll see them on paper!

Anywhere within your document take advantage of over 70 spreadsheet
functions, or use the powerful search capabilities on your database.
You can even generate reports by injecting data from many records
right into your document. And all this can be done in one program
using only 7 simple pull down menus!

But that's not all! Add buttons to bring you to a page, get another
document, do a calculation, or join to another database. Before you
know it, you'll be building complete Smart Document applications.

SUREFIRE DEMO/TUTORIAL

To quickly get the feel of Surefire, we recommend that you first go
through the Demo/Tutorial. It shows you the basics of Surefire
through various examples.  The Demo/Tutorial is found in the file
sfdemo.zip.

To run the Demo/Tutorial after installation, type "sfdemo" at the
DOS prompt.

RUNNING SUREFIRE

To run Surefire after installation, type "surefire" at the DOS prompt.
The Surefire program may be found in the file surefi.zip.

When Surefire comes up, you will be looking at the representation of
an 8 1/2 by 11 inch page with standard margins. There is a menu bar
across the top with 7 pull down menus. Use the F-10 key and the
arrow keys to access the menus. Pressing F-1 gives you a description
of what you are looking at. Typing ALT+X allows you to leave Surefire.

ON-LINE DOCUMENTATION

Included with your evaluation copy of Surefire there is a companion
180 page version of the Surefire User's Guide. This is in the file
sfdoc.zip and unpacked into the text file, "sfdoc.txt". You may
print this file or look at it by using the DOS command "type".

When running Surefire, on-line context sensitive help is available
by pressing F-1. Press Esc to close the help window.

SUREFIRE ZIP FILES

If you purchase SUREFIRE from a vendor you should find surefi.zip and
sfdemo.zip on Disk 1 and sfdoc.zip on Disk 2. If you are downloading
SUREFIRE from CompuServe, each .zip file requires a separate download.

OTHER SUREFIRE PRODUCTS

Surefire Contacts is a contact management system implemented using
Smart Documents. You may find Surefire Contacts on CompuServe in the
file sfcont.zip or check your vendor's catalog.


REGISTRATION

To use SUREFIRE - THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR after your initial
free evaluation period of 30 days, you must register your usage with
Piaf, Inc. (International Users see below.) You may choose from 2
registration options. After reviewing these options, print out a copy
of the registration form (register.txt), fill in the form, then mail
it to:
		Piaf, Inc
		3918 Orchard Court
		Boulder, CO 80304-1023
		USA

Or, you may register by phone by calling: (303) 786-8222

During your evaluation of Surefire, give us a call if you have any
problems or questions. We consider professional technical support
to be as important as the product and should be part of your evaluation.

We really want to hear from all of you who try out Surefire, whether
you register or not. Please share your thoughts with us and let us
know what you think. The register.txt file includes a short survey
and place to make comments. Use this or if you prefer just give us
a call. You can also send CompuServe E-mail to 73407,1034. Knowing
what you think is the only way we can make better products and provide
you with what you need.

But if you are using Surefire, you must register after the 30 day
evaluation period. This is the only way we get paid. We do not receive
anything from bulletin boards or shareware vendors. Everything we get
is directly from you.

And feel free to give a copy of this shareware version of Surefire
to as many people a you wish.

OPTION 1 - Full Registration: $69 (plus $6 s&h, $15 outside North America)

Full registration is designed for you to get the most out of Surefire
as easily as possible. The full professional documentation, and
technical support is on par with commercial products. Here's what
you get:

	- 6 months unlimited technical support
	- Lastest version without "Shareware registration screen".
	- Demo Smart Document applications: lease management, phone
	  list/org chart, contact database, travel reports, budget and
	  cash flow.
	- Professional 450 page, wire-bound User's Guide chock full of
	  step-by-step examples and diagrams.
	- Smart documents for all examples used in the User's Guide.
	- Entry to our mailing list.
OPTION 2 - Limited Registration: $29 (plus $4 s&h, $8 outside North America)

Those who find Surefire useful, but don't expect to use Surefire on a regular
basis may consider the Limited Registration option. Here's what you get:

	- 2 technical support telephone calls
	- 3 months tech support via Compuserve mail or US mail
	- Latest version without "Shareware registration screen".
	- Demo Smart Document applications: lease management, phone
	  list/org chart, contact database, travel reports, budget and
	  cash flow.
	- Entry to our mailing list.
	- Upgrade to Full Registration for $40 (plus $6 s&h,
	  $15 outside North America) at any time.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Extended technical support is $50/year or $10 per call.

SITE LICENSE

If you wish to use Surefire by more than one person on more than one
computer, or to have Surefire available to more than one person on a
network, a site license is required. Please contact Piaf, Inc. for more
information regarding site licensing.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

Use the stated shipping and handling fees if you register directly
with Piaf, Inc.  See internat.txt for local registration information
for your area. This file also contains other technical information
for using Surefire outside the U.S.

* SUREFIRE is a registered trademark of Piaf, Inc.

			REGISTRATION FORM

			PIAF, INC.
			3918 ORCHARD COURT
			BOULDER, CO 80304-1023
			(303) 786-8222

1) Circle a Registration Option:

OPTION 1 - $69 (plus $6 s&h US, $15 s&h outside US)
    Registered Surefire (latest version) disks plus 6 months technical
    support, 460 page user's guide, demonstration and practice documents.

OPTION 2 - $29 (plus $4 s&h US, $8 s&h outside US)
    Registered Surefire (latest version) disks plus 2 technical support
    calls, 3 months tech support by mail and demonstration Smart Documents.

2) Circle Disk Size:     5 1/4"         3 1/2"

3) Check here [] to register Surefire Contacts    $19 (plus $4 s&h US
   $8 s&h outside US)
   Note: If you have not already registered SUREFIRE you must choose
   option 1 or 2 above along with this one.

	TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:  $____________ (Colo res. add 3% tax)

VISA or MC #:________________________________________

EXPIRATION DATE:______/_______ SIGNATURE___________________________

Please make checks payable to : PIAF, INC.  (U.S. funds only)

4) Please fill out below:

NAME____________________________ TITLE_______________ DATE__________

COMPANY_______________________________________  PHONE_______________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________

CITY____________________________________ STATE_______ ZIP___________

COUNTRY _______________________________

5) Please answer these questions:

    1. Your industry?_________________ 2. Job function? ______________

    3. Will you use Surefire at home or work? ________________________

    4. Number of PCs at this location? ____ Is there a network? ______

    5. Where did you learn about Surefire? ___________________________

    6. Where did you get your shareware copy of Surefire? ____________

    7. Comments (use back for more room)
    __________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________

VENDORS - You may use these paragraphs to help describe Surefire. If
possible, Surefire should be listed in one of these categories:
business applications, integrated applications or database.

		SUREFIRE - THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR

Short Abstract

Surefire lets you put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (Dbase
compatible) right in your documents! Even build complete applications!

Medium Abstract

Surefire lets you put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (Dbase
compatible) right in your documents! Start with text, then add fields 
where you want with formulas for automatic calculations. Store fields in
a Dbase compatible database. Do queries and reports naturally and even 
build complete applications. There's on-line help too. The shareware 
version includes a 180 page User's Guide and a self-running demo.

Long Abstract

Surefire uses the concept of "Smart Documents" to build databases,
spreadsheets, forms and more right within a word processing document.
Users gradually add intelligence to their Smart Documents via fields.
These fields can be fill-in-the-blank, have formulas, cause actions or
be stored in a database (Dbase compatible). Over 70 spreadsheet
functions are available for your calculations. You can use Surefire's
powerful search capabilities on your databases and even generate
reports by projecting data from many records right into your document.
Then use Surefire's buttons to bring you to a page, get another
document, do a calculation, or join to another database. Now you are
building complete Smart Document applications. There's on-line help
too. The shareware version includes a 180 page User's Guide and a
self-running Surefire demo.

VENDORS - You may use these paragraphs to help describe Surefire. If
possible, Surefire should be listed in one of these categories:
business applications, integrated applications or database.

		SUREFIRE - THE SMART DOCUMENT PROCESSOR

Short Abstract

Surefire lets you put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (Dbase
compatible) right in your documents! Even build complete applications!

Medium Abstract

Surefire lets you put live forms, spreadsheets and databases (Dbase
compatible) right in your documents! Start with text, then add fields 
where you want with formulas for automatic calculations. Store fields in
a Dbase compatible database. Do queries and reports naturally and even 
build complete applications. There's on-line help too. The shareware 
version includes a 180 page User's Guide and a self-running demo.

Long Abstract

Surefire uses the concept of "Smart Documents" to build databases,
spreadsheets, forms and more right within a word processing document.
Users gradually add intelligence to their Smart Documents via fields.
These fields can be fill-in-the-blank, have formulas, cause actions or
be stored in a database (Dbase compatible). Over 70 spreadsheet
functions are available for your calculations. You can use Surefire's
powerful search capabilities on your databases and even generate
reports by projecting data from many records right into your document.
Then use Surefire's buttons to bring you to a page, get another
document, do a calculation, or join to another database. Now you are
building complete Smart Document applications. There's on-line help
too. The shareware version includes a 180 page User's Guide and a
self-running Surefire demo.

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