                          TimeRuler Release Information
                          -----------------------------
                 The clock/reminder program for Microsoft Windows.

  Release ID

      Version 1.0

  Contents of Release
      
      README.TXT   - release information (plain ASCII)
      INSTALL.EXE  - install program - run this from Windows
      INSTALL.INF  - install data file
      TIMERULE.EX_ - executable program (compressed)
      TIMERULE.HL_ - help file (compressed)
      CTL3DV2.DL_  - 3-D controls DLL (compressed)

  System Requirements

      Microsoft Windows or Windows for Workgroups V3.1 or V3.11.
      TimeRuler cannot run on any earlier version of Windows.

  Installation Instructions

      1. Backup your TimeRuler distribution diskette/ZIP file before you
         install TimeRuler.

         You can do this by using the MS-DOS DISKCOPY command if you
         received TimeRuler on a diskette, or by using the MS-DOS COPY
         command if you received TimeRuler in some other way - such as from
         a bulletin board etc. For more information on using either of
         these commands, please refer to your MS-DOS User's Guide.

      2. Place the backup copy of your TimeRuler diskette into your
         computer's floppy drive and choose RUN from the Program Manager
         FILE menu (or its equivalent if you are using a different shell).

      3. Type A:\INSTALL (or B:\INSTALL) and click on OK in the FILE/RUN
         dialog box.

      4. Follow the installation instructions on the the screen.

      Note: Please keep TIMERULE.EXE and TIMERULE.HLP in the
            same directory, and do not rename either of these files.

  Running TimeRuler

      Start TimeRuler by double-clicking on the TimeRuler icon in Program
      Manager (or its equivalent) to run the program. Once TimeRuler has
      started up, you can get to its main dialog as follows:

      - Click on the TimeRuler display, and hold the mouse button down
        until the dialog appears, or

      - If you are using the keyboard, use Alt+TAB repeatedly until the
        focus is on the TimeRuler window (this is a standard Windows key
        combination), and the press Enter to bring up the main dialog.

      Once TimeRuler is running, you can get comprehensive on-line
      help simply by pressing the Help button in any of the dialogs.

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  Installation Error Messages

      THE FILE XXXXXX.XXX IS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION, BUT COULD NOT BE
      FOUND, WHICH MEANS THAT PRODUCT INSTALLATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED.
        Contact your support provider, or the author at the address
        given below.

      THE INSTALL PROGRAM WAS NOT ABLE TO CREATE THE DIRECTORY XXXXXX.
        Please check that you have specified a valid disk letter, and
        that the syntax is correct.

      THE INSTALL PROGRAM WAS UNABLE TO INSTALL THE FILE XXXXXX.XXX,
      WHICH MEANS THAT PRODUCT INSTALLATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED.
        Contact your support provider, or the author at the address
        given below.

      THE INSTALL PROGRAM WAS UNABLE TO SET UP THE PROGRAM MANAGER
      GROUP, WHICH MEANS THAT PRODUCT INSTALLATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED.
        Contact your support provider, or the author at the address
        given below.

      THE INSTALL PROGRAM HAS BEEN CORRUPTED, WHICH MEANS THAT PRODUCT
      INSTALLATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED.
        Contact your support provider, or the author at the address
        given below.

      THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE INSTALLATION CONTROL FILE
      INSTALL.INF, WHICH MEANS THAT PRODUCT INSTALLATION CANNOT BE
      COMPLETED.
        Contact your support provider, or the author at the address
        given below.

      THERE IS INSUFFICIENT FREE SPACE ON YOUR DISK DRIVE TO COMPLETE
      THE INSTALLATION.
        Delete some unwanted files and then try again.

  Getting Support

      If you still cannot find the information you need to get
      TimeRuler started, you may request support as follows:

      * by telephone, by calling 01491 681478 within the UK, or
        +44 1491 681478 from overseas.

      * by electronic mail, to CompuServe Information Service user ID
        100023,201 or via Internet address 100023.201@compuserve.com

      * by post, by writing to:
           John Napier,
           1 Wayside Green,
           Woodcote,
           Reading, RG8 0PR
           United Kingdom

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      When requesting support, please supply the following information:

      * the product name and version number. You can obtain these from
        the About command in TimeRuler's main dialog.

      * the serial number of your copy of TimeRuler. This is an
        8-character string appearing in the About box.

      * a precise description of the problem, and the circumstances
        that cause it to occur.

  Registering TimeRuler

      The evaluation period for an unregistered copy of TimeRuler starts
      at the time it is first installed, and lasts 30 days. After this
      time, you must either register it (use the form below), or delete
      it from your system. If you prefer, you may register TimeRuler
      online on CompuServe Information Service. Just GO SWREG and
      follow the instructions. The registration ID for TimeRuler is
      3369.

      When you register, you will be able to define up to 100 reminders
      (the limit before you register is 10), you will be able to play WAV
      file sounds for alarms and chimes, the repeating alarm feature will
      be available, and you won't get any more nag screens!

      Please contact the author if you are interested in a site licence
      for TimeRuler, since attractive discounts are available.

 A Note to Shareware Distributors and BBS Operators

      You may distribute TimeRuler as shareware without seeking specific
      approval from the author, provided that you observe the following
      rules:

      1.  All the components of TimeRuler (listed on page 1) must be
          distributed together, unaltered.

      2.  Clients of your distribution service must be clearly informed
          that TimeRuler is Shareware, and that payment to the author is
          required if the program is used after the evaluation period.
                   TimeRuler V1.0 Registration Request

 To:   John Napier,         Compuserve ID: 100023,201
       1 Wayside Green,     Internet mail:100023.201@compuserve.com
       Woodcote,
       Reading,
       RG8 0PR              Phone: 01491 681478    (UK)
       United Kingdom              +44 1491 681478 (International)

 Please register me as a user of TimeRuler, send me my personal
 registration key, and enrol me for free support and reduced
 registration rates for the next major version.

 I enclose my registration fee (please tick one) of:

       Cheque drawn on UK bank:    15 UK Pounds  ___
       Eurocheque in UK pounds:    15 UK Pounds  ___
       UK Cash or Postal Order:    15 UK Pounds  ___
       Cheque drawn on US bank:    25 US Dollars ___
                       US Cash:    25 US Dollars ___
          Other cash or cheque:   =20 UK Pounds  ___

 (Credit card payment is unfortunately not yet available.)
 I understand that if I send cash, I do so at my own risk.

 My name is     ___________________________________________
 (CAPITALS please)
 My address is  ___________________________________________
 (CAPITALS please)
                ___________________________________________

 (City/Town)    ___________________________________________

 (County/State) ___________________________________________

 (Post/ZIP Code)___________________________________________

 (Country)      ___________________________________________

 Telephone      ___________________________________________

 The serial number of my unregistered shareware copy of TimeRuler
 is __77MTR9RM_____________ (Windows User)


 Signed: ________________________________ Date:___________________


 I obtained TimeRuler from:_______________________________________

 Comments and suggestions (improvements, new features, new programs,
 etc.):
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