*************************************************************** INF-Tool Installation Script Generator by Richard Fellner *************************************************************** Hi, thanks for downloading INF-Tool ! -IMPORTANT:-------------------------------------------------------- You must accept the terms in the license agreement at the end of this document before installing, using or providing this software. Please read them carefully. Installing, using or distributing this software indicates that you agree to the terms of the license. -------------- PLEASE READ THE HELPFILE FOR DETAILLED INFORMATION. THIS FILE ISN'T UPDATED ANYMORE. Thanks. -CONTENTS OF THIS FILE: ------------------------------------------ 1. What's INF-Tool ? 2. Where to get the latest version (or more of your software) ? 3. How to get the full-featured registered version ? 4. How to install 5. How to uninstall 6. Legal Stuff / License 7. History 8. Known problems -WHAT'S THIS ? --------------------------------------------------- Dozens of installation software programs are available today, but INF-Tool will possibly be an installation tool you have never seen: - It generates VERY small installation scripts (just 1-3 KB!) in .INF format, which can fully be handled by Windows95/NT - thus making huge-sized and expensive Installation software obsolete. - optionally creates "Single EXE" packages - optionally generates .CAB (Cabinet) or ZIP distribution packages - Easy, visual, intuitive and automated, INF-Tool's step-by-step script generation lets you design a full-featured installation script (including an un-install feature) IN SECONDS !!! - You'll have no time wasted during design of your installation software. INF-Tool does many of those chores for you. - You'll have no waste of money (yours and your customers') transferring huge packets just for installation routines ! - INF-Tool makes for prompt-free installations. - INF-Tool's SETUP.EXE utility starts your INF installations like in any other Windows setup program * - INF-Tool is especially handy for CD ROM installations, product- update automation, etc. - INF-Tool lets you create GROUPS in the Program Manager, in the Desktop, and in the Startup Group.* - INF-Tool lets you display textfiles, helpfiles, readme files, and other information immediately after an installation.* - INF-Tool automatically generates the final archive (.zip or other) - 1 click and you're ready for distribution! * - With INF-Tool, you can edit already-defined registry strings.* - With INF-Tool, you can save & load your group definitions.* - Generate a distribution directory to hold all files needed for your installation diskettes (very useful, for example, for wide-spread installation files on your disk) * - Allows an "Un-install" option including configurable dialogs in your script. * - With its option to create/save .BAK files*, INF-Tool helps forestall the disaster of losing your work in mid-process. - INF-Tool lets you avoid common disadvantes of INF installation scripts like: complicated declaration, unsupported Long File Names, unusual installation ("you have to click the right mouse button..."), documentation leaks etc. There are even more features to come ! *) Some features are reserved for the registered version of INF-Tool. If you find INF-Tool is useful for you, please be fair, and register it. You will receive your registered version by email, and since it has *much more* functionality than the Shareware version, you can be sure that your registration will pay ! -WHERE TO GET THE LATEST VERSION ? ------------------------------- For the latest releases of INF-Tool check my homepage, which also provides useful stuff about Delphi, Shiatsu, Music, Psychotherapy and tons of useful links: *** http://www.user.xpoint.at/r.fellner/ *** Would you like to try out other Software written by me ? - The PHANTASTIC SCREENSAVER includes *7* of the most popular screensaver-types, compiled in just ONE application: moving pictures & company-logos, screen-fader, fractal painter, colour-fader, falling rain, "crazy" balls, and a "funky" clock. Save space by installing 1 powerful unit instead of many smaller ones ! The PHANTASTIC SCREENSAVER already has achieved many Top-Ratings on the world's most popular software repositories, and is downloadable for FREE at my Download-Page. GET IT ! - The CANNABINATIC SCREENSAVER shows interesting looks and facts about a miracle plant known as "Hemp". Try it - you'll like it ! - The ADVERTISING SCREENSAVER is designed for advertising or informing in your shop window, in public areas of your office etc. You should check it out if you are interesting in new, hypnotizing advertising methods... - and other tools like "Wollmilchsau", DirTree (a NC-Clone for DOS) and more tools - all available at my download-page. -HOW TO GET THE FULL-FEATURED REGISTERED VERSION ? ------------------ Some features are reserved for the registered version of INF-Tool. If you find INF-Tool is useful for you, please be fair, and register it. Registration cost is just $ 29 (US Dollars, 1 license). I am offering this low price to give interested people, but also Freeware programmers, Students etc. the chance to get INF-Tool for a good price everyone can easily afford if he/she really wants the program and its advantages for distributing his/her products. Multi-license packs are even cheaper, please check the helpfile or my website for more information. The registered version has much more functionality than the Shareware version, so your registration will pay - just read the Helpfile. There are various ways of registering: * ONLINE at https://www.evergreen-networks.com/register/100/104d.htm (secure server) or http://www.evergreen-networks.com/register/100/104d.htm . This link will lead you to my registration form at the Ordering Network, where various payment methods (e.g, most credit cards) are accepted. * BY PHONE by calling the Toll Free Number 800-427-2770 of the Ordering Network. Don't forget to tell the program ID, #104d. Note: this number is for order taking only, they can't help you with any question about support, shipment status or the Software itself ! * BY FAX simply enter your personal data and payment data into the software registration form (see URL above), then find your "print" icon on your browser and print your order form to your fax directly or to your printer for a manual fax transmission. You can Fax your order form to: [503] 598-0441. * TRANSFER TO MY BANK ACCOUNT It is VERY important that the bank papers reflect your identity (1. your email address; 2. your name and/or company name; 3. your address). Bank: Creditanstalt (in Austria); Account No: 10613510600; BankCode: 11000; To: Richard Fellner. Important: You have to add $ 7,- (the amount the bank charges me for currency exchange - please understand). To be sure, also send me an email informing me about your transaction. * BY REGULAR MAIL send your registration fee to Richard Fellner, Pazmanitengasse 24, 1020 Vienna, Austria, Europe (This is what I'd like most because I will receive the full fee without discounts. Don't worry about sending cash in the mail, just fold it into a sheet of paper so that you can't see the money through the envelope). Please don't forget to add the following amount to your registration fee: $ 4,- if you send foreign currency (other than ATS = Austrian Schillings) $ 4,- if you transfer foreign currency to my bank account $ 4,- if you need the software on a floppy disk by regular mail $12,- if you send cheques $ 0,- if you register online, by fax, by phone or if you send/transfer your fee in Austrian Schillings (ATS 250,-) and accept your registered version by email . (None of these additional fees are for me - they are just to cover my expenses the bank or post office will charge me myself. Please understand that I can't send you a registered version if you don't add these few bucks.) You can contact me by email: r.fellner@xpoint.at or r.fellner@bigfoot.com Please let me know if you have problems registering or if you can't register using the above methods. -HOW TO INSTALL ? ---------------------------------------------- Just copy all files to a directory of your choice. -HOW TO UNINSTALL ? -------------------------------------------- Just delete all files again. Registry pollution: NONE ! -LEGAL STUFF / LICENSE: ---------------------------------------- INF-Tool is copyrighted (c) by Richard Fellner, Vienna, Austria. You acknowledge that the Program is provided "as is" and "with all faults, defects and errors" and that all use of the Program is at your own full risk. I hereby grant you the right to provide this program on CD-ROMs, Shareware-disks, in shops or through networks as long as a) no money (for the program itself) is taken b) each file of the original ZIP-file is included and c) you informed me about it. -HISTORY: ------------------------------------------------------- please see helpfile. -KNOWN PROBLEMS: ------------------------------------------------ please see helpfile.