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LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW!
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Version 1.0
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VENDOR & SYSOP INFORMATION
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Last updated: Sept 10, 1993
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This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and
BBS operators, about the (LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW!) package.
Please refer to LINEAR.DOC for information on starting and running this
program
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CONTENTS
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I. Program Descriptions
(see special note about VBRUN200.DLL)
II. Vendor Distribution Requirements and BBS Distribution Requirements
III. List of files
IV. Revision history
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I. Program Description
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This section includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW! package.
File Name for BBSs:
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For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use a
single file with the following file name:
LPDIN11.ZIP
If the program is compressed using some other file compression method, then
please use the name "LPDIN11" with the appropriate file extension (PAK, ARC,
LZH, ZOO, etc.).
Keywords:
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LINEAR PROGRAMMING, OPERATIONS RESEARCH, education, math, Windows 3.1, VB,
Visual Basic, fonts, mouse, spreadsheet, college level
Category:
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Math, engineering, windows, operations research, education
Short Description:
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This program solves linear programming problems containing 63 variables
and 63 constraints. Constraints may be less than, greater or equal to. Z
function may be maximized or minimized. Many special features including HELP,
and spreadsheet like input. Written in VB. Requires Windows and VBRUN200.DLL
Long Description:
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LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW! solves linear programming problems containing
63 variables and 63 constraints using the simplex method. Constraints may be
less than, greater or equal to. Z function may be maximized or minimized.
Program displays and prints: user input, computed answers, initial and final
tableau. Program has special STEP function which shows how tableau is
constructed and solved step by step. Spreadsheet like input screen allows for
easy input and display of entered data. Many special features and options for
data formatting, such as zero blanking. [F1 key] HELP system. Written in
Visual Basic. Requires MS Windows and file VBRUN200.DLL
File_ID.Diz:
LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW! windows program
solves systems of 63 variables and 63 cons
with the simplex method. Cons of <= >= or = .
Z function max or min. Displays and prints:
user input, computed answers, initial and
final tableau. Program has special STEP
function which shows how tableau is solved
step by step. Spreadsheet like input allows
for easy input and display of entered data.
Many special features for data formatting,
such as zero blanking. [F1] HELP system.
Written in Visual Basic for Windows.
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Desc.sdi:
LINEAR PROGRAMMING SYSTEM for Windows. Many features.
************ SPECIAL NOTE about VBRUN200.DLL **********
All programs written in Visual Basic 2.0 for windows REQUIRE the file:
VBRUN200.DLL to run. Microsoft gives general permission to distribute this
file. Since it is a LONG file. You may or may not (at the Disk Vendors
BBS operators option) delete the VBRUN200.DLL file from your distribution
package. DO NOT delete any other files. If you choose to keep the file IN
your package you may change the in last line of the both the short & long
descriptions to: "Written in Visual Basic 2.0 and REQUIRES Windows and
INCLUDES the file VBRUN200.DLL" (The word INCLUDES was added.)
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It is recommended (but not required) that BBS operators omit the VBRUN200.DLL
from this package but make it available separately for downloading. It is
probably available on most large boards already because it is required by many
other programs.
It is recommended (but not required) that Disk Vendors do not omit this file.
If people get this program and they don't have VBRUN200.dll they will be
disappointed.
LINEAR PROGRAMMING requires an IBM/Compatible computer running Microsoft
Windows 3.0 or better in standard or enhanced mode. The file VBRUN200.dll is
also required (see special note on this file.)
Registration Information:
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User's are requested to register this program. They will receive an
ADVANCED FEATURES version of this program. Some of the addition features
in the ADVANCED FEATURES VERSION include:
DUAL PROBLEM CALCULATION
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
X solution VALUES optionally allowed (or required) BE NEGATIVE
GRAPHICAL SOLUTION of LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS
PRINTED MANUAL
The program has not been "disabled in any way" and is free of "beg messages"
except in the "ABOUT" and several other sections.
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II. Vendor Distribution Requirements and BBS Distribution Requirements
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Those who wish to distribute the LINEAR PROGRAMMING package may do so in
accordance with the restrictions outlined in in this file.
Limited Distribution License:
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The LINEAR PROGRAMMING package is defined as containing all the material
files in the Filelist.doc file. If any files listed in the Filelist.doc file
are missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden.
Please note the EXCEPTION for the file VBRUN200.DLL which may or may not (at
the option of the vendor) be distributed. The files are listed in Filelist.doc
and below. (NOTE: See: LIST OF FILES below) (NOTE: there is a check_it.exe
which you may use to check the integrity of the files.
Small ADDITIONS to the package, such as the introductory or batch files used
by many shareware disk vendors, are acceptable.
In addition it is also acceptable to add files of other application programs
on disks but please put these into separate directories, (or archive files)
No price or other compensation may be charged for the LINEAR PROGRAMMING
package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette,
shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US
$6.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US $14.00 internationally.
Disk Sets & CD-ROMs:
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LINEAR PROGRAMMING be sold as part of a package. Please make a separate
directory for LINEAR PROGRAMMING on the disk (or other medium). And please
include the file VBRUN200.dll in the same or separate directory.
The LINEAR PROGRAMMING package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.
You may list (LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW) in advertisements and catalogs.
Vendor and users shall not rent, lease, modify, decompile, disassemble,
otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as
provided in this agreement.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to James Cunningham
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III. LIST OF FILES: (This information is contained in the file:
FILELIST.DOC and is repeated here.)
The are 3 categories of files in this package. A B and C
(A) This group of files MUST be included for distribution. If any of these
files are MISSING then please DO NOT distribute this package.
1 LISTFILE.DOC -> the list of files in this package and information
on revision history.
2 LINEAR.DOC -> info on loading, and running the program
3 VENDOR.DOC -> info for vendors, distributors, and sysops
4 Readme.1st -> short info file to get you started
5 LP01.EXE -> windows executable file THE MOST IMPORTANT FILE
6 ZZEXAM1.LPP
7 ZZEXAM2.LPP
8 ZZEXAM3.LPP ----------> example problems referred to in the
9 ZZEXAM4.LPP documentation
10 ZZEXAM5.LPP
11 ZZEXAM6.LPP
12 ASSOC1.ABK
13 ASSOC2.ABK ----------> additional files needed for execution
14 ASSOC3.ABK
15 ASSOC4.ABK
16 ASSOC5.ABK
17 ASSOC6.ABK
18 file_id.diz -----> long description file Mostly for use by BB operators
19 LPHELP.hhh -----> text file used by help system
20 Desc.sdi -----> short description file Mostly for use by BB operators
21 Check_it.exe -----> DOS executable file to check files integrity
22 GRID.VBX -----> .VBX file used by program
(B) This file may or may not be (at the option of the vendor or disk operator)
included in the distribution package. This file is required to run the
program.
VBRUN200.DLL - developed by Microsoft but allowed to be freely distributed.
(C) Any addition files have been put there by the sysop or vendor. These are
usually short description *.bat or text files.
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IV. Revision History:
Name suggested filename Date Notes:
for BBS & Vendors
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LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW! 1.0; LINEAR1.ZIP ;released Sept 10, 1993
LINEAR PROGRAMMING DO IT NOW! 1.1 LPDIN11.ZIP ;Oct 18, 1999
GRID.VBX file was left out
of package; Fixed some
documentaition
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Please distribute this program widely.
We would like to hear from you regarding this program: Please E-mail to our
Compuserve Acccount 72630,3472
or write to:
Computer Heroes
P.O. Box 441
Columbiana, Ohio 44408
If you are running a large BBS system or Disk distribution system we would
appreciate a postcard or letter to let us know that you are including our
Software in your offerings, however it is not required.
Thank you for your support!