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PAL2.INF: Information on PAL Version 2.0
1. About This File
This file provides a quick summary of the features of
PAL, including a description of how to order it.
If you are placing the shareware version of PAL on a
computer bulletin board, please upload this file separately
so that callers can download it to get an idea of PAL before
committing themselves to the lengthy download required for
the program files and documentation.
2. Summary
PAL is the Personal Appointment Locator that radically
improves your ability to manage your time.
Prior versions of PAL were designed as an enhancement to
SideKick's calendar facility. Commencing with version 2.0,
PAL stands alone and does not require SideKick to function.
Although PAL still enhances SideKick (not SideKick Plus), PAL
now contains its own internal Appointment Scratchpad.
PAL is being distributed as shareware, which allows you
to try before you buy. If you wind up using PAL, you are
required to register and pay for it.
3. Some Significant Features of PAL
Among other things, PAL can:
* show a report of your coming appointments for the
next "n" days.
* search for a particular appointment,
* maintain a to-do list which will tickle you if you
fail to do something after a specified date,
* set a virtually infinite number of alarms,
* run reports on multiple SK appointment files,
* automatically repeat appointments with tremendous
flexibility; e.g., every third Wednesday of each
month beginning this month and continuing for a
total of nine repetitions.
* delete old appointments,
* run with or without SideKick,
* provide online help,
* show common secular and religious holidays automa-
tically,
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* allow you to customize the program for your own
needs and style of use,
* show you a calendar for any month in the 20th or
21st century.
4. What About SideKick Plus?
PAL does not yet read SideKick Plus time manager files,
though this ranks high on our list of future enhancements.
If you are intending to use PAL as a stand alone product,
this does not concern you at all. But if you will be using
SideKick with PAL, you are probably wondering what features
of SideKick Plus you might miss if you stick with the Side-
Kick/PAL combination, or, on the other hand, what features of
SideKick/PAL you'd miss if you go to SideKick Plus. The
following tables may help you.
Things you may miss in SideKick/PAL if you move to
SideKick Plus:
* More flexible auto-repeat appointments
* Easily obtain reports of upcoming appointments
* Batch operation
* To-do list (reminders)
* Automatic snoozing of alarms
* Control sound of alarms
* PAL's internal Appointment Scratchpad
* Report and search on multiple files
* Automatically show holidays
Things you may miss in SideKick Plus if you stay with
SideKick/PAL:
* More than 26 characters in the memo field
* Optional notepad attaches to the calendar
* Move and copy appointments
* Dial the phone at pre-appointed time
* "Paste" text at pre-appointed time
* Search for a vacant time slot
* Show graphic schedule of appointments
* Change available time slots and resolution
We are committed to upgrading future versions of PAL to
ensure that they will remain compatible with SideKick Plus.
This will not involve the purchase of a new program from us,
just an upgrade of the existing PAL. Registered users will
receive notification of the availability of this upgrade.
5. Obtaining PAL as Shareware
The shareware version of PAL is being distributed
through BBS's, user groups, and person to person.
On BBS's, look for the following files:
PAL2A.ARC (which contains the main program),
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PAL2B.ARC (which contains demonstration files
and the resident alarm program) and
PAL2C.ARC (which contains the complete
manual).
The latest version of these files will always be
available from the PAL Software NY, Inc. bulletin board, at
telephone number 914-762-8055. This BBS operates 24 hours a
day, at 300, 1200, 2400 and 9600 (USRobotics) baud.
If you want to avoid the download time, you may obtain a
shareware disk from us for $3.00. Just fill out the order
form at the end of this file and send it in to us. You will
also receive a $3.00 coupon which can be applied in full
against a future purchase.
6. Obtaining the "Commercial" version of PAL
Persons who try PAL, like it and intend to continue
using it are required to register and pay for it. Paid,
registered users receive the latest version of PAL. The
registered version is identical to the current shareware
version, except that users of the shareware version must pass
through a request for registration at the conclusion of the
program. In all other respects, the commercial version is
identical to the shareware version.
Although the registered version of the program is not
substantively different from the unregistered shareware
version, you do receive additional benefits in the way of
support as outlined in the documentation and you will receive
notices of upgrades.
There are two levels of registration:
a) $35.00 -- disk only (with disk-based
documentation)
b) $49.95 -- disk and printed manual
7. How to Order From PAL Software NY, Inc.
If you would like to avoid the long download time for
the program files and documentation, you may obtain the most
recently available shareware version of PAL for $3.00. This
offer is made for your convenience in obtaining a copy of the
shareware version, and payment of the $3.00 defers our costs
and does not constitute registration. The $3.00 you pay may
later be credited against a future purchase.
If you know that you want to register immediately and
receive the "commercial" version, you may use the order form
to do so.
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To: PAL Software NY, Inc.
51 Cedar Lane
Ossining, NY 10562
Please send me the following checked items:
______ Shareware Disk $ 3.00
______ Registered Disk $35.00
______ Registered Disk and Manual $49.95
Format (circle one): 3" 5"
My check for $_______ is enclosed.
(add NY tax if applicable)
My shipping address is:
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
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