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DESCRIBE.TXT
W I N P A K #1
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D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
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A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the WinPak#1 package. WinPak#1 is a trademark of Rhode Island Soft
Systems, Inc.
Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the VENDOR.TXT text file.
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Program Information:
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File Name:
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For consistency and to help users locate the files, please make sure
that if the distribution files are archived into one file, it
is named:
WINPAK#1.ZIP
If the program is compressed using some other file compression
method, then please use the name "FileName" with the appropriate
extension (PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.).
Keywords:
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WINDOWS 3.1 SCREEN SAVER TRUETYPE FONT ICONS ADD-ONS ASP SHAREWARE RISS
Category:
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Windows Utilities
WinPak#1 Product Information Page 1 of 3
Program Name and Version:
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WinPak#1 Version 1.2
Short Description:
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For BBS file descriptions that are limited in length (usually 1 line):
Contains 4 great Win3.1 Screen Savers, TrueType Fonts, and icons!
For BBS file descriptions that can handle larger blurbs:
This is a package containing 4 original Windows 3.1 animated
Screen Savers, 2 TrueType fonts, and over 100 icons! Comes
complete with a quick and easy "setup" program. Simply run
"setup" and then activate these Win3.1 screen saver add-ons
and Fonts via the Windows Control Panel.
Long Description:
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With the advent of Windows 3.1, Windows now offers built-in support
for animated, graphical screen savers, impressive TrueType fonts, and
of course icons.
A screen saver is a program that will animate the computer
display after a certain "timeout" period to keep a moving image
on the screen so that the computer screen won't become burned-in.
"Burn in" can result from having a computer screen displaying the
same image for long periods of time, and ruins a monitor
necessitating it's replacement. Screen burn-in is NOT uncommon.
By installing WinPak#1, users can select from 4 new screen savers
that offer a variety of advanced, entertaining screen animations.
Each of these screen savers allow the option of setting a custom
timeout value and an optional security password.
These screen savers can be used to save screens, to provide
entertaining animation sequences, and to provide for password
security while away from the computer.
The fonts in this package are original, unique fonts that will spruce
up any document, and provide the appropriate look for professional
quality documents.
Please refer to the documentation for more details on this handy,
easy to use package.
WinPak#1 Product Information Page 2 of 3
Other Description:
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Please note that we are a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). If you have a special area for products produced
by ASP members, or if you denote ASP member's products in a special
way, we would request and appreciate such recognition.
Registration Information:
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Registration entitles the user to receive the full "Deluxe" package,
containing everything in the shareware version, plus 2 more Screen
Savers, 2 more TrueType fonts, and over 100 more icons! Also,
registered users are provided with customer support by U.S. Mail,
on Compuserve or Delphi, phone/fax, or on our 24-Hour Support Bulletin
Board System (BBS), as well as notifications of new releases of any
Rhode Island Soft Systems products, discounts on upgrades, special
offers on other products, and the latest release on diskette when
applicable.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Our
convenient, toll-free order line is: 1-800-959-RISS (7477).
For complete user registration benefits and information please
refer to the WinPak#1 User Manual and the REGISTER.WRI text file.
Author/Publisher Information:
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Rhode Island Soft Systems is a small software company owned and
managed by Eric G. Robichaud. At Rhode Island Soft Systems, we
believe that the PRIMARY purpose of our business is service, not
profit. This concept is fundamental to our approach to product
development, production and marketing. Rhode Island Soft Systems has
been producing top quality computer software at reasonable prices,
continuously since 1987.
Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions,
comments, or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the following
address: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., PO Box 748, Woonsocket,
RI 02895 or by telephone at 401-658-4632. For alternative methods
of contacting us (electronically, etc.) please refer to the section in
the WinPak#1 documentation entitled "HOW TO CONTACT RHODE ISLAND
SOFT SYSTEMS, INC."
WinPak#1 Product Information Page 3 of 3
PACKING.TXT
W I N P A K #1
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P A C K I N G L I S T
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The complete WinPak#1 evaluation package should contain the
following files. Please ensure that each file is present. If
any of these files are missing then the package is not complete
and is not suitable for distribution to others. The complete
package may be obtained directly from Rhode Island Soft Systems
in a sealed envelope.
File Name: Purpose of File:
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WINPAK1A.SC_ "Line Art" Screen Saver module
WINPAK1B.SC_ "Search Light" Screen Saver module
WINPAK1C.SC_ "Shuffle" Screen Saver module
WINPAK1D.SC_ "Window Washer" Screen Saver module
FIBOX.TT_ "Boxed Letters" TrueType Font
FIBOXBB.TT_ Inverse "Boxed Letters" TrueType Font
WP1ICON1.DL_ Collection of over 100 icons
WINPAK#1.WR_ The main documentation for the WinPak#1 package
REGISTER.WR_ Registration information and order form.
SITELICE.WR_ Site License Information and Agreement.
COMMENT.WR_ A form that can be filled out to provide us with
information on a user's particular problem,
question or product enhancement request.
PACKING.TXT This text file.
README.TXT Quick start information and install instructions
SETUP.EXE The WinPak#1 setup/installation program
METER.DLL Used by SETUP.EXE for installation
SETUP.INF Used by SETUP.EXE for installation
VER.DL_ Used by SETUP.EXE for installation
LZEXPAND.DLX Used by SETUP.EXE for installation
FILE_ID.DIZ Industry Standard file containing a description of
of the software. Used by BBS SysOps.
VENDOR.TXT Information and restrictions for disk vendors,
distributors, user groups, BBSs, and more.
DESCRIBE.TXT Sample descriptions for catalogs, BBSs, etc.
Packing List WinPak#1
README.TXT
WinPak#1 README.TXT
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Hello and welcome to the WinPak#1 software package from Rhode
Island Soft Systems, Inc.!
This package contains four unique, custom designed screen saver
modules, two TrueType fonts, and over 100 icons, all for use with
Windows 3.1. This package contains an automated installation
utility that should be used to install the screen saver modules.
It should be noted that registered users of WinPak#1 receive the
full "Deluxe" version of WinPak#1 which contains everything in
this shareware version PLUS 2 more screen savers, 2 more TrueType
fonts, and over 100 more icons!
Most of the files in this package are compressed using the DOS
"COMPRESS" and "EXPAND" utilities. The compressed files end with
an underscore on the distribution diskette, such as
"WINPAK1A.SC_". The installation program will automatically
uncompress these files.
This package must be installed in the main Windows directory,
such as "C:\WINDOWS", or whatever that directory is on your
particular computer. The installation program will ask for this
directory upon start-up. The documentation and other ancillary
files will be placed in a sub-directory called "WINPAK#1", below
the main Windows directory. If you specify "C:\WINDOWS" as your
Windows directory, then the documentation files will be copied to
"C:\WINDOWS\WINPAK#1" for example.
The following information will guide you through installing the
WINPAK#1 files. Once installed, the SETUP program will create a
program group and install icons for the documentation files,
which you can read by clicking on the document's icon.
VERIFICATION OF FILES
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At this point, please look for all of the files that belong to
the WinPak#1 package. All of the files are listed in the file
PACKING.TXT If the PACKING.TXT file or any of the files listed in
PACKING.TXT are missing, please contact us for an official copy
of WinPak#1 -- it would not be fair to either the user or Rhode
Island Soft Systems, Inc. to have a user evaluate an incomplete
package.
WINPAK#1 - README.TXT Page: 1
INSTALLING WINPAK#1
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WinPak#1 is shipped with a comprehensive installation program to
automate traditional installation. To install WinPak#1, you must
be in the Windows environment. To install WinPak#1 we will use
the SETUP program supplied as part of the package.
From Program Manager's main window, select "File". This will
cause a menu to drop down. Next, select "Run...". A dialog box
will pop up requesting a "Command Line".
If the WinPak#1 files are on a floppy disk, insert the diskette
into the A: or B: drive, as appropriate and type either
"A:\SETUP" or "B:\SETUP", respectively. We must execute the
"SETUP" program that is located on the floppy disk.
If the WinPak#1 files are in a directory on a hard drive, enter
the full drive and directory path to where the WinPak#1 files are
located, such as: "C:\DOWNLOAD\TEMP\SETUP".
Please note that these are just examples -- the directories names
and drives will certainly be different for each individual
computer. The above examples are for illustrative purposes only.
After entering the command to execute SETUP, press the ENTER key
or click on the "OK" button.
At this point SETUP will handle the entire process of installing
the WinPak#1 files.
To activate the screen savers, we must first select the "Main"
group in Program Manager. Next, select the "Control Panel" icon.
Finally, within Control Panel, select the "Desktop" icon. The
"Screen Saver" portion of the dialog box will now contain the
WinPak#1 modules in the list of Screen Saver "Names". The
WinPak#1 modules can be easily identified as they are labeled
with "WP1=>".
To install the TrueType fonts, enter the Control Panel from the
Main Program Manager Group. Select the "Fonts" icon in Control
Panel. Next, select "Add" to add the fonts in this package.
Choose "Select All" and then click on the "OK" button. That's
all there is to do -- the fonts are now installed!
To use the icons, simply specify the file "WP1ICON1.DLL" any time
you want to specify an icon, and select any of the icons that
are presented.
The icons in the WP1ICON1.DLL file are included courtesy of
Software Co-Op and are part of a larger package of 1700 icons
published by Villa Crespo Software. Look for LexIcon in a store
near you!
WINPAK#1 - README.TXT Page: 2
VENDOR.TXT
W I N P A K #1
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D I S T R I B U T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
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Version: 1.2 Date of Release: April, 1993
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This file contains information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors,
Electronic Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), Computer Clubs, User Groups,
and others who wish to distribute the WinPak#1.
WinPak#1 is a trademark of Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc.
For sample descriptions which you may use to describe the product
please refer to the DESCRIBE.TXT text file.
Individual and Company users: Please refer to WinPak#1.WRI and
REGISTER.WRI for more information.
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Distribution Requirements:
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Limited Distribution License:
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As the exclusive copyright holder for WinPak#1, Rhode Island Soft
Systems authorizes printed catalog, and electronic (BBS) on-line
distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions.
(CD-ROM and "rack" vendors refer to following section).
o The WinPak#1 package is defined as containing all the
material listed in the PACKING.TXT text file. If any files
listed in the PACKING.TXT text file, or the PACKING.TXT file
itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and
distribution is forbidden. In such an event, please contact
Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. to obtain a complete package
suitable for distribution.
o The WinPak#1 package - including all related program
files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any
way (other than that mentioned in the following paragraph)
and must be distributed as a complete package, without
exception. The PACKING.TXT text file contains a list of
all files that are part of the WinPak#1 package.
VENDOR.TXT - Distribution Information Page 1 of 3
o Many BBSs customarily add a small text file
(advertisement) to each archived file. This text file
describes the BBS and tells people that the file was
downloaded from that particular BBS. Other BBSs add a
small one-line message with their BBS name and phone
number into the compressed file, which will display when
the file is uncompressed. Either of these methods of
mentioning your BBS are acceptable and may be used,
provided the program and documentation is otherwise
unmodified and complete.
o Small additions to the package, such as the introductory
or installation batch files used by many shareware disk
vendors, are acceptable so long as they identify themselves
as being added by the distributor, and not part of WinPak#1.
The files may be archived into a single distribution file
in accordance with the restrictions listed in DESCRIBE.TXT
(ie. archive's filename).
o No price or other compensation may be charged for the WinPak#1
package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the
diskette, shipping, and handling, as long as the total (per disk)
does not exceed US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00
Internationally.
o In order to maximize resources, Vendors often provide several
different programs/packages on a single disk -- this is perfectly
acceptable to Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. We require that
the WinPak#1 files be bundled in such a way as to be presented
as distinct and separate from those of other packages. Archiving
our distribution files into a single file (in accordance with
guidelines set forth in DESCRIBE.TXT) is a suggested method of
accomplishing this goal.
o Rhode Island Soft Systems prohibits the distribution of
outdated versions of the WinPak#1 package, without written
permission from Rhode Island Soft Systems. If the version
you have obtained is over nine (9) months old, please
contact us to ensure that you have the most current
version. Please see the release date at the top of this file.
o Distributors carrying WinPak#1 must inform Rhode Island
Soft Systems, Inc. of the intent to distribute WinPak#1 (a
post card will suffice) and must cease distribution immediately
upon receipt of a written request from Rhode Island Soft
Systems, Inc. (should we request cessation of distribution).
o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in
part, using any means, without the written permission of Rhode
Island Soft Systems. In other words, the disk-based documentation
may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form.
VENDOR.TXT - Distribution Information Page 2 of 3
o You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs,
or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE".
Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free.
o The WinPak#1 package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive
package. Nor can it be included in any commercial software
packaging offer, without a written agreement from Rhode Island
Soft Systems.
o Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify,
decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or
transfer the licensed program except as provided in this
agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in
immediate and automatic termination of this license.
o U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or
disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software
and documentation in this package shall be subject to the
restricted rights applicable to commercial computer
software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the
Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The
Contractor/manufacturer is Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc.
PO Box 748, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895.
CD-ROM and/or "Rack" Vendors:
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o Any distributor who wishes to include WinPak#1 on a CD-ROM
must contact Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. for explicit,
individual permission prior to any such inclusion.
o Any distributor wishing to package WinPak#1 on disks(s) for
sale in retail establishments ("Rack" Vendors), or on any other
such "point of purchase" display, must contact Rhode Island Soft
Systems, Inc. for explicit, individual permission prior to any
such distribution.
o It is the policy of Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. to require
royalty payments for sales of products containing WinPak#1 by
CD-ROM and "Rack" vendors.
o CD-ROM and "Rack" Vendors must adhere to all items in the
previous section.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rhode Island
Soft Systems, Inc.
VENDOR.TXT - Distribution Information Page 3 of 3
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #3749
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
WINPAK1A SC_ 14995 4-27-93 12:00p
WINPAK1B SC_ 9211 4-27-93 12:00p
WINPAK1C SC_ 9757 4-27-93 12:00p
WINPAK1D SC_ 13586 4-27-93 12:00p
README TXT 5682 4-27-93 12:00p
VENDOR TXT 10482 4-27-93 12:00p
PACKING TXT 2615 4-27-93 12:00p
DESCRIBE TXT 6356 4-27-93 12:00p
COMMENT WR_ 3076 4-27-93 12:00p
REGISTER WR_ 1951 4-27-93 12:00p
SITELICE WR_ 8751 4-27-93 12:00p
WINPAK#1 WR_ 19156 4-27-93 12:00p
SETUP INF 1798 4-27-93 12:00p
SETUP EXE 41488 4-27-93 12:00p
VER DL_ 6307 4-27-93 12:00p
LZEXPAND DLX 9936 4-27-93 12:00p
FIBOX TT_ 32646 4-27-93 12:00p
FIBOXBB TT_ 17072 4-27-93 12:00p
WP1ICON1 DL_ 44913 4-27-93 12:00p
METER DLL 9232 4-27-93 12:00p
FILE_ID DIZ 446 4-27-93 12:00p
GO BAT 34 6-30-93 3:15p
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