                   BusinessCards for Windows v3.20
                  BusinessDialer for Windows v1.12

        Copyright (c) 1993,1994,1995,1996 by Michael Dvorkin
                         All rights reserved.


                        TABLE OF CONTENTS
                        ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                1. What is the BusinessCards software?
                2. What is included in the distribution kit?
                3. How to install BusinessCards?
                4. How to register the program?
                5. Disclaimer of warranty
                6. Feedback is always welcome!


BusinessCards for Windows was proudly mentioned and/or fully featured in 
the following magazines, publications and online services:

   *  CompuServe Magazine (December 1995, worldwide)
   *  PC Professionale (December 1995, Italy)
   *  PC & Medija (December 1995, Slovenia)
   *  Home Office Computing (November 1995, USA)
   *  Info PC cover disk (November 1995, France)
   *  Informatica Facil cover disk (November 1995, Spain)
   *  America Online Editor's Featured Selection (October 1995, USA)
   *  Windows'95 Unleashed (September 1995, SAMS publishing, worldwide)
   *  Shareware Monitor's "Shareware of the Month" (June 1995, Singapore)
   *  Computer Life cover disk (May 1995, United Kingdom)
   *  PC NewsFlash cover disk (February 1995, Italy)
   *  America Online Editor's Best Pick (January 1995, USA)
   *  PC Home Office ShareWarehouse (August 1994, SYBEX, worldwide)
   *  Windows User cover disk (June 1994, United Kingdom)
   *  Windows Magazine UK cover disk (May 1994, United Kingdom)
   *  What PC cover disk (April 1994, United Kingdom)



1. WHAT IS THE BUSINESSCARDS SOFTWARE?
======================================
BusinessCards for Windows is a free form database program, useful for
keeping track of any type of textual information. You can use
BusinessCards to organize and manage any vital information, such as
addresses, references, notes, etc.

BusinessCards is extremely intuitive and easy to use software. I've
tried to make it to be more useful, than Windows Cardfile. BusinessCards
has friendly and convenient folio-like user interface with alphabetic
tabs and flipping pages. I expect you will be amazed by how fast you can
learn to use it effectively.

With BusinessCards you decide how to present and organize information.
Instead of using predefined fields and record layouts, offered by most
database programs and personal information managers, in BusinessCards
you decide how to format and display your data. Moreover, you may use
BusinessCards to store random data, such as Internet WWW pages, video 
or CD titles, short articles, descriptions of collection items, etc.

BusinessCards is compact. There are no requirements for megabytes of
free disk space or extra memory to run the program. So if you are busy
business traveller, you will be able to keep both program and data files
on diskette and use them at client's site. Since BusinessCards  directly
reads and writes Windows Cardfile files, there should be minimum
problems, converting your existing address or price database.

Starting with version 3.0 BusinessCards package contains another great
program - BusinessDialer, which allows you to use your modem and dial
phone numbers from inside BusinessCards.


2. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE DISTRIBUTION KIT?
============================================
Normally, BusinessCards distribution kit consists of archive file
BCARDS.ZIP or BCR320.ZIP, which includes the following files:

   BCARDS.EXE       BusinessCards program file
   BCARDS.HLP       BusinessCards help file
   BDIAL.EXE        BusinessDialer program file
   BDIAL.HLP        BusinessDialer help file
   SETUP.EXE        Setup program
   CTL3D.DLL        3D dialogs library
   TDLG.DLL         tabbed dialog boxes library
   USAFIRMS.BCR     sample file: 200 USA high-tech companies
   SAMPLE.BCR       sample file: how to use attachments and more
   ACODE.CSV        sample file: USA area codes (comma-delimited format)
   ORDER.TXT        BusinessCards registration form
   UPGRADE.TXT      BusinessCards upgrade form
   RESPONSE.TXT     user response/suggestions form
   VENDOR.TXT       information for shareware vendors/distributors
   WHATSNEW.TXT     program update information
   FILE_ID.DIZ      short program description for BBS-es
   VENDINFO.DIZ     vendor information file
   README.TXT       this file


3. HOW TO INSTALL BUSINESSCARDS?
================================
In order to install BusinessCards software you need Windows 3.1 or
Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or later, 2 MB of RAM and 550K of free disk
space. Both BusinessCards and BusinessDialer passed extensive tests
under Windows'95 and are fully compatibe with that operating system.

Automated Installation
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To install BusinessCards and BusinessDialer run SETUP.EXE program,
which is included in the distribution kit. To do that activate
ProgramManager, then select 'Run' command in 'File' menu. You will 
be prompted for the directory where you want to install the software. 
The rest of the process will be automatic. The SETUP utility copies 
all the files to destination directory, then creates ProgramManager 
group and program icons for you.

Manual Installation
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Since BusinessCards requires no changes to your WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI,
AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS files, you can easily install BusinessCards
and BusinessDialer by hand.

If you use Windows Program manager, follow the instructions below. If
you have other Windows shell installed (such as Norton Desktop for
Windows), please refer to appropriate documentation on how to add a
new program object to that shell.

In Program Manager you can easily create a visible BusinessCards icon.
To do that, first, select 'New' command in 'File' menu. Next, in 'New
Program Object' dialog box choose 'Program Item'. In 'Program Item
Properties' dialog box use the follwoing commands:

         Description: BusinessCards
       Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BCARDS.EXE
   Working directory: C:\BCARDS

Press 'Ok' button until you get back to the Program Manager. The
BusinessCards icon should appear in current Program Manager's window. To
run the program just double click on the its icon. Follow the same
procedure to install BusinessDialer and help files for both of the
programs:

         Description: BusinessDialer
       Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BDIAL.EXE
   Working directory: C:\BCARDS

         Description: BusinessCards Help
       Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BCARDS.HLP
   Working directory: C:\BCARDS

         Description: BusinessDialer Help
       Commmand line: C:\BCARDS\BDIAL.HLP
   Working directory: C:\BCARDS

There is complete documentation and information on how to use
BusinessCards in the on-line Help.

In case you would like to get rid of installed copy of BusinessCards,
just remove program directory with all existing files.


4. HOW TO REGISTER THE PROGRAM?
===============================
This software is a fully operational program. I have made it this way
so that you can have a real look at it, and then decide whether
BusinessCards fit your needs or not. If you do find it useful, the
author asks that you please register your copy. Registration fee is
just $29.95. This include registration of BOTH BusinessCards and
BusinessDialer.

For this sum you will receive your personal serial number and:

    1. Original diskette with most up to date version of BusinessCards
       for Windows software plus registration bonus -- BrainCubes game
       for Windows.
 
    2. Your personal serial number to register the program. The number
       will be the same for 32-bit release for Windows'95 and Windows/NT,
       so you get FREE upgrade. The initial registration reminder dialog 
       box which appears at the beginning of the program is removed when
       you install your registered copy. Also, your name will appear in 
       Help/About dialog box and word `UNREGISTERED' will be removed from
       program's title bar.
 
    3. No watermark priniting in registered version, so your output
       will NOT contain "Printed with UNREGISTERED version of BusinessCards"
       phrase.

    4. Fully functional version of BusinessDialer (beyond 30 days free
       trial period).
 
    5. By registering, you are assured of receiving the most up-to-date and
       full-featured product possible. Next program updates and upcoming 
       32-bit release will be FREE for all registered users and subsequent
       major upgrades will be offered with significant discount.
 
    6. Registered users will receive free unlimited technical support
       over email for their version of BusinessCards.

If you have email address, I will do my best to email you registration
number within 24 hours, so you be able to register your existing copy
right away.
 
There are many ways to register BusinessCards/BusinessDialer software.

MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash to:

    Michael Dvorkin
    P.O.Box 862
    San Bruno, CA
    94066-0862 USA

For non-cash overseas orders I can accept personal checks in major
hard currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and
Australia, so if you live there you can make the payment in your local
currency. For the rest of the world non-cash orders must be
accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds,
drawn on an American banking Institution.

For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution,
contains order form -- just fill it out and send to address above.

CREDIT CARD ORDERS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sorry, I can not accept credit card orders myself. However you can 
order with MasterCard, Visa, American express or Discover credit card 
from Public Software Library (PsL) by calling:

    Toll-free: 1-800-2424-PSL
        Phone: (713)524-6394 (for international calls)
          Fax: (713)524-6398
   CompuServe: 71355,470
     Internet: 71355.470@compuserve.com

Please mention the product number 11305. PsL's office hours to place
your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM
to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays.

You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston,
TX 77235-5705 USA. Please note, that the above numbers are for oreders
only. Any questions about status of the shipment, registration
options, distribution possibilities, product details, technical
support, dealer pricing, etc. must be directed the program author,
Michael Dvorkin.

COMPUSERVE ONLINE REGISTRATION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                   GO SWREG (Shareware registration forum)
   Product number: 4073
    Product title: BusinessCards for Windows

CompuServe provides on-line registration, which is a part of basic
services and requires no additional connection charges. Electronic
orders may be placed with CompuServe Information Services and billed
directly to your CompuServe statements for your convenience. Just GO
SWREG and request BusinessCards registration.


INTERNET ONLINE REGISTRATION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please visit BusinessCards home pages at one of the locations below
and follow online registration links:

    http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mid
    http://members.aol.com/mid


SITE LICENSES
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
A site license for BusinessCards entitles an organization to receive
one copy of the distribution package and duplicate the distribution
disk for the specified number of copies. The current price schedule
is as follows:

BusinessCards Site Licence:
  2 to  10 computers -   $24.95 each
 11 to  25 computers -   $19.95 each
 26 to  50 computers -   $14.95 each
 51 to 100 computers -    $9.95 each
  over 100 computers - $1500.00 total

PURCHASE ORDERS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Purchase orders (net 30 days) are accepted only from government and
accredited educational institutions and major corporations, provided
that they are submitted on purchase order forms with a purchase order
number. Please be sure to include the standard BusinessCards order
form with a purchase order. Due to the extra work involved in
processing purchase orders you are encouraged to use a check, petty
cash, credit card or CompuServe's SWREG registration service when
possible for small orders.

I have tried to list as many options as possible at present time for
your convenience. Register whatever means is most convenient to you. If
none of above is convenient for you to register BusinessCards, please
feel free to contact me for a viable solution. We can arrange for some
special methods of registrations anyway.


5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
-------------------------
THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH
THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY
LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


6. FEEDBACK IS ALWAYS WELCOME!
==============================
As usually, all feedback, positive and negative is welcome. This version
is released largely because users have spoken up, and I have added
features and made changes that have been requested.

Please feel free to contact me if you would have any suggestions
regarding the programm. I also appreciate any bugs/errors information
which would help me with the future release. Email IS THE PREFERRED 
METHOD for reaching the author if you have an urgent question or comment. 
Online services will get you the quickest answer.

Enjoy!

                 Michael Dvorkin
                 P.O.Box 862
                 San Bruno, CA
                 94066-0862 USA

          Phone: (415)588-6215

     CompuServe: 73773,2527
       Internet: mid@aol.com
  AmericaOnline: MiD

            WWW: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mid
                 http://users.aol.com/mid

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       ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT
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       The author of BusinessCards, Michael Dvorkin, is 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 the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road,
       Muskegon MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message to ASP Ombudsman
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