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HyperLINK RUNTIME PACKAGE -- README.TXT
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Welcome to what may well become the standard for data interchange on
Atari STs in the future, HyperLINK. This package, known as the
HyperLINK Runtime Package and Demo (HL_RUN for short) is a fully
working "run only" copy of the HyperLINK Application/Database program.
First, some legal stuff to get out of the way:
HyperLINK and its associated files are Copyright (c) 1990-1992 by
George Geczy and David Thompson. All rights are reserved, but
permission is hereby granted to distribute the HyperLINK Runtime
program (HL_RUN.PRG) freely as long as the following conditions are
met:
1) This text file (README.TXT), the image file INTRO.IMG, and
the program file HL_RUN.PRG must be included in any
distribution and must be UNMODIFIED. Modification or removal
of any of these items voids the right to distribute this
product.
2) No commercial gain may be realized from the distribution
of this program itself. Users Groups and dealers may charge
up to $5 a disk for duplication and media costs, but other
than this exception the program may not be resold. If the
HyperLINK Runtime is to be included with a HyperLINK
application that is to be commercially sold, then written
permission must first be obtained from JMG Software for such
distribution. As well, restrictions in item 1 must be met.
3) Distribution via BBS or Electronic Network is acceptable,
as long as both above conditions are met.
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What can HyperLINK Runtime do...
Simply put, this package can run any standard HyperLINK Application
(called HAPs). These are usually some form of database product, but
can also be a hypertext or multi-media based application. Once you
are using an existing application, there are no restrictions to
adding database entries, printing reports, and other "usage" duties.
And it's a Demo too...
Included with the HyperLINK Runtime Package are demo versions of the
Application Builder and Report Generator modules. These demonstrate
the capabilities of HyperLINK to create new applications and reports
using our exclusive graphics-based designer.
How to use HyperLINK Runtime...
For the most part, we're leaving it up to individual application
authors to give the "how to" descriptions of their creations. To run
an existing HyperLINK Application, all you have to do once HyperLINK
is loaded is select the "Load App..." menu entry and using the item
selector pick the application to run. The HAP will load into the
icon bar on the left side of the screen, and then you can simply
click on its icon and the application will start up.
How to build your own HyperLINK Applications...
The single most powerful feature of HyperLINK is that it easily
allows you to create applications ranging from simple database files
to complex database/text/graphics combinations. All these features
and more are built into the Full HyperLINK Package, which sells for
$149 US and is available through most Atari retailers and also direct
from JMG Software at the address below.
Where to find support...
The best place to contact us with questions and requests for
information is online with GEnie, our address is JMGSOFT. Otherwise,
fax us at 416-575-0283. As well, our HyperLINK Newsletter, published
about four times a year (on a semi-irregular basis) is available for
a payment of $10 per year (free to owners of the full HyperLINK
package). If you'd like to receive the HyperLINK news, drop us a
line or send payment to the address below.
Thank you...
Thanks to all our customers and future customers for their support of
our product. We look forward to continuing to enhance and improve
HyperLINK in the future.
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JMG Software, 892 Upper James Street, Hamilton, ONT L9C 3A5 Canada
Phone 416-575-3201 Fax 416-575-0283 BBS 416-389-9064
GEnie Address JMGSOFT
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September 10, 1992.