Space Explorer v5.0 (32-bit version) - README.TXT (===BETA 1===)
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Thank you for trying Space Explorer v5.0 beta 1!

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Contents

1. What is Space Explorer?
2. How to install Space Explorer
3. Ordering information
4. Troubleshooting
5. System requirements 
6. Feedback
7. What is a "beta" version?


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1. What is Space Explorer?

Space Explorer is a great file management system. It combines 
features usually found in several different file utilities into 
one easy-to-use, multithreaded, multiple-document environment 
providing information in lists (like Windows Explorer) and in
charts. As well having several Explorer-like windows open, you can
move, copy, and rename files; create folders and shortcuts;
display folder tree sizes; find duplicate files; search for large 
files; monitor drives; and compare folders. Space Explorer supports 
drag/drop; and FAT, FAT32, and NTFS (you can see who owns a file, 
its compressed size, and when it was last accessed).

Space Explorer is a great tool for standalone and networked PCs.

Using Space Explorer is very easy. If you require more 
information while you're using it, press F1. This will provide 
context-sensitive help. 

For more information, please see the Reviewer's Guide in the Help file.

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2. How to install Space Explorer

To install Space Explorer, simply run SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions.
No files are installed in your Windows folder. Once you have installed 
Space Explorer, you have the option of later uninstalling it.

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3. Ordering information

Space Explorer is not free. To find out how to order it, choose the Ordering
Information command from the Help menu in Space Explorer. The most
convenient way of ordering Space Explorer is to use the secure registration
facility from the Help menu.

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4. Troubleshooting

If Space Explorer fails to install, check that your computer satisfies the 
system requirements listed in section 5. 

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5. System requirements 

The table below describes the system requirements for Space Explorer. You 
may find that you do not need a computer with a specification that matches 
these requirements. 

Component            Requirement or Recommendation 	
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Operating system:    Windows NT 4 (or higher) Windows 95 (or higher)	
Processor:           486 100Mz or faster (Windows 95) Pentium 90mhz (Windows NT)	
Memory:              16MB or greater (Windows 95) 32MB or greater (Windows NT)	
Disk space:          1.3MB	
Software:            COMCTL32.DLL (version 4.70 or later) in Windows system folder

You may require a higher specification computer if you start many threads 
simultaneously in Space Explorer.

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6. Feedback

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or bug reports, you 
can contact me using one of the following methods:

* Electronic mail (Internet): SpaceExplorer@BTInternet.com
* Post: Praful Kapadia, 75 Salisbury Walk, London, United Kingdom, N19 5DU. 
* Web site: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/praful

Before sending any comments, please check the Help file.

If you are sending bug reports, please provide as much information as 
possible, such as:

* operating system;
* version numbers;
* error message(s);
* steps to reproduce error;
* how you can be contacted, for example, your e-mail address.

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7. What is a "beta" version?

A "beta" version of a program is a version that has not been fully 
tested and, therefore, may contain errors (bugs). It may also not have
all the features that will be available when the final version is shipped.

This release of Space Explorer is a beta version. It has been released 
for experienced users who are aware of the potential problems and risks 
associated with using beta software.

You are strongly advised to save any open documents before using
Space Explorer. It is also a good idea not to use beta software
with important data.

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