
MindMan(tm) Version 2.1 - Release Information                         Januar 96
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Please read this README file before you begin to work with MindMan.
It should help you to avoid any mistakes during the installation and
gives you some hints to get familiar with MindMan.


   1.   Installation
   1.1  Network Installation
   1.2  Multiuser access on a network (SHARE)
   1.3  If you already own a previos version of MindMan
   2.   First Steps with MindMan
   3.   Registration
   3.1  Order Online per E-Mail
   3.2  Order Online Through The Word Wide Web (WWW)
   3.3  Order Online Through CompuServe
   4.   Licence Agreement and Warranty Disclaimer



1. Installation
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System Requirements:

   - IBM PC or 100 percent compatible
   - Processor 80386 oder higher
   - DOS 4.01 and Windows 3.1 or higher (e.g. WfW 3.11)
   - 2 MB of available memory
   - 850 KB free hard disk space

The installation is very easy. Choose the 'Run' command from the 'File' menu 
of the Windows Program Manager. Enter the command line 'A:\SETUP' and
excecute this command by pressing the ENTER key.

You will be prompted for the installation directory, which is by default
'C:\MINDMAN'. You can use the default path or you can enter a different
directory. The rest of the installation runs automatically and takes
about 2-4 minutes.

Before you can edit your MindMan files through the Windows File Manager
you must

   1. start MindMan at least one time
   2. map the file extension '.MMP' to the MindMan application in
      the File Manager.


During the installation a logfile is written with all important actions of
the installation. You can find this ASCII text file in your installation
directory with the file name 'SETUP.LOG'.
   
In some cases no program group will be created under Win95. Open the MindMan installation
directory with the Explorer and drag the file MINDMAN.EXE with the right mouse button
onto the Win95 Desktop. Release the mouse button and create a shortcut to MindMan.
With this shortcut you can now start MindMan without any problems.


1.1 Network Installation
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If your installation path is on a network drive or you are using a
Windows network installation, you must have sufficient user rights to
the installation path and the Windows SYSTEM directory. Ask your system
administrator to be sure. There is not special network installation
because a normal installation will not cause any problems to install
a new copy on every PC.

All files that are located on a common network path, will be installed
again if necessary. Make sure that no other PC on the network is using
MindMan or is reading the MindMan help file.


1.2 Multiuser access on a network (SHARE)
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If you working with MindMan on a network, it offers a multiuser
protection. A Mind-Map can then only be used and opened by one user
(on a PC). To do this, it is necessary that you load the DOS program
SHARE.EXE from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Ask your system administrator for
help on this one. The options /F:4096 and /L:500 should be used with
SHARE.EXE. If you are using Windows for Workgroups v3.11 in extended
mode, you do not need SHARE.EXE. 


If you encounter installation problems, please contact:

   CZAR Software
   P.O. Box 370087
   El Paso, TX 79937-0087
   USA

   Tel: (+1) 915-595-8787
   Fax: (+1) 915-595-0721
   CompuServe: 71031,3614   
   Internet: czarsoft@aol.com
   WWW: http://www.execpc.com/~czarsoft


1.3  If you already own a previos version of MindMan
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All older Mind-Map files from previous versions of MindMan (1.1, 1.2, 2.0)
can be read without any problems with version 2.1. But, you should not
try to read files with the older 1.X versions of MindMan that have been created
with version 2.0 or 2.1! 

Mind Maps created with MindMan v2.1 cannot be converted to MindMan v2.0 files.

The best way is to install the new version 2.1 into the same directory
where your older version was installed originally. The old version will
then automatically be overwritten. This way you prevent that you run
the older version and then use a new Mind-Map file.


2. First Steps with MindMan
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Before you start with MindMan, you should read the following 3 chapters
in the online help:

	1. "Introduction to Mind-Mapping(tm)"
	2. "Overview to MindMan's Functionality"
	3. "Description of Menus" -> Help Menu -> 
	   Using Help -> "Click here to continue"

The installation directory contains the some Mind-Map examples. Have a 
look at these Mind-Maps and play around with them for a while. You will
recognize very fast what a Mind-Map is and how it should look like and
you become familiar with all the MindMan features.



3. Registration
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MindMan is distributed as shareware. It is a fully functioning program.
The shareware version has the same functionality as the registered version
with the exception that you can only enter up to 25 topics total (counting
all opened Mind-Map documents together).

Through our distributors, you can order the registered version that does
not have any limitations. You then will be automatically notified if
there is a major update for MindMan. You can also ask them for MindMan
support. 

Here is how you can Order MindMan: 

There is a small program that opens different Order forms for different 
countries (including country specific price information). You can run that
program in two ways: 

   - Through the Program Manager, MindMan Group, selecting the icon 'Order'
   - Within MindMan itself by using the help menu and then About. Click
     on 'Ordering and Support' and then choose 'Order Forms'.

All you have to enter is name, address, the number of licences, and
method of payment. Print it and send or fax it to the specific distributor.



3.1 Order Online per E-Mail
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You can Order MindMan 24 hours/day through the Internet or per CompuServe
using your credit card and an e-mail message. It does not matter where 
you are in the world. Your Order will be received within seconds. 
All major credit cards are accepted. Include your name, address, program
name, and credit card information in your e-mail and send it to: 

English Version:	Company:	CZAR Software
			via Internet:	czarsoft@aol.com
			via CompuServe:	71031,3614
			credit cards:	VISA, MC, AMEX, and Discover

French Version: 	Company:	R.E.S.-Software
			via Internet:	res@mindman.com
			via CompuServe:	100664,2223
			credit cards:	VISA, MC/Eurocard

German Version:		Company:	PD-Profi Zttlein
			via Internet:	pdprofi@mindman.com
			via CompuServe:	100326,53
			credit cards:	VISA, MC/Eurocard, AMEX, Electron


3.2 Order Online Through The Word Wide Web (WWW)
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You can also Order though the World Wide Web (WWW) at the our Website:
Check out: http://www.execpc.com/~czarsoft

Your Order will be processed within 24 hours.


3.3 Order Online Through CompuServe
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You can Order MindMan directly through CompuServe. The cost will be
added to your monthly CompuServe bill. You will receive the software
through our distributors. This way, you can easily order the German,
English, or French version.

   - Go to the CIS-Forum SWREG with the command GO SWREG.
   - Choose option 'Register Shareware' and enter 'MindMan' as search
     key word.
   - Let the result be displayed with the command 'Display Selected Titles'
   - Choose the desired Language, Description, and Register.
   - Enter your name and address.

   - You can also immediately enter the Shareware Registration-ID for
     MindMan:    5510 for the English Version
		 7377 for the French Version
		 7267 for the German Version
     



4. Licence Agreement and Warranty Disclaimer
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By using the registered or the shareware version, the buyer accepts the
following license agreement:

All rights of the program belong to the Author. All data from MindMan
must not be duplicated in any way or sold without the Authors
permission. The proram or parts of the program must not be changed.
One license for MindMan can be installed on several computers; but, only
used by one person at a time. Is MindMan used on a network, a seperate
license must be purchased for every MindMan-user or copy.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

THE AUTHOR, MICHAEL JETTER, OR DISTRIBUTOS ACCORDING TO CURRENT LAWS NO
SAID OR IN ANY OTHER WAY EXPRESSED WARRANTIES FOR THIS SOFTWARE, ITS
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE OR FITTING FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THERE IS NO WARRANTY
OR GUARANTY THAT MINDMAN RUNS ON ANY HARDWARE- OR SOFTWARE-
CONFIGURATION. 

IN NO WAY IS THE AUTHOR OR DISTRIBUTORS LIABLE FOR DIRECT
OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, CONSEQUENCES, OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THIRD PARTIES
(BASED ON PERSONAL INJURY, WORK INTERRUPTIONS, LOSING DATA, OR ANY KIND
OF FINANCIAL DAMAGES), THAT COMES IN ANY WAY FROM THE USAGE OR THE
IMPOSSIBLE USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

THE ENTIRE, POSSIBLE LIABILITY IN NO WAY WILL EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
AT THE TIME OF PURCHASING THIS SOFTWARE FROM THE AUTHOR OR ANY OF THE 
DISTRIBUTORS AUTHORIZED BY THE AUTHOR.

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'MindMan' is a registered trademark of Michael Jetter
'Mind Maps' is a registered trademark of Buzan Organisation Ltd.
