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= W E L C O M E ! =
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RedShift Software's
I S A M
for the Commodore (R) Amiga (R),
Version: 1.03
ISAM is a simple to use, yet powerful server and Resident Libraries enabling
even novice programmers to store and retrieve records from a database. Now,
you can write programs to keep track of your checking account, video tape
collection, book library, as well as more complicated, multi-file projects,
such as accounting systems, etc., without having to "re-invent the wheel" by
creating your own functions to store/sort/retrieve records.
And now, in version 1.03, ARexx users may also use ISAM.
Since only the ISAM server contains the functions for handling records/keys,
your programs don't need to contain them. They only need to open a small
Resident Library, which communications with the server. ARexx programs have
their own Resident Library, which works in conjunction with the main one.
All of programs using ISAM may be running at the same time, as ISAM queues
all requests, and responds quickly to them. Records may be kept sorted in
many different orders. ISAM files and records may be locked to limit/deny
access by other programs...
We could go on and on..., but the files ISAM.doc and RexxISAM.doc contain all
of the details...
ISAMChanges.doc describes any changes since version 1.00. ISAMFiles.doc
describes the files of this release. HowToRegister/Registration, if present
(Shareware version only) describe the registration process/requirements.
ISAM may be used on any Amiga with AmigaDOS v1.2 or higher, and requires
little memory.
The ISAM library should be accessible from any language that can use Resident
Libraries (like the system libraries Exec/DOS/Intuition/Gfx/etc.), as well
as ARexx.
ISAM was developed with Lattice (R) /SAS (R) C 5.xx and up, so users of that
product will be all set. Includes are provided for use with SAS/C and
assembler.
ISAM is a SHAREWARE product. It is not Public Domain. This means that
if this is not a registered version, then you have NOT purchased it.
Downloads from BBS's, files on Disk Collections (that normally sell for
$5-$10 - like Fred Fish Disks), and Disks marked "Shareware Copy" are
Shareware Evaluation Copies.
You can identify such disks by running ISAM. The opening requester clearly
identifies a copy as being Shareware or a Registered version.
If this is a copy of someone else's Registered version, shame on you!
It is not only illegal, but unfair to the developer(s), who must make a
living off their work, and whose salaries are paid by registrations.
It is also unnecessary: ALL registered versions contain with them a shareware
version which MAY be distributed to other users. Go get one of those!
The Shareware concept was developed to allow users to try software before
they buy it - something not generally possible with retail software, where
if you open the package, you have to buy the product (you might get a
replacement if a disk is defective, but returning it just because you
don't like it is not usually possible).
You may try ISAM for a period of ninety (90) days. After that you must
purchase a registered copy. Quantity discounts and time payments (over a
maximum of 3 months) are available.
Foreign orders are welcomed.
See the file HowToRegister for details.
Comments, suggestions, and criticism are welcomed. We want to know what
is liked and disliked about our products, and are always interested in
how to improve them. And of course, any remaining bugs can't get fixed
if we don't know about them.
Write to: RedShift Software
P.O. Box 10403
Rochester, NY 14610-0403
Or contact us on GEnie, CompuServe or BIX:
GEnie: S.JACOBS8
CompuServe: 76570,1250
BIX: sjacobs
Internet users should contact us through BIX (sjacobs@BIX.com).
Thank you for trying RedShift Software's ISAM!
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ISAM Copyright (C) 1992, 1993 Scott C. Jacobs / RedShift Software.
All Rights Reserved. GTDR.
Amiga is a registered trademark of Commodore-Amiga, Incorporated.
AmigaDOS is a trademark of Commodore-Amiga, Incorporated.
Commodore is a trademark of Commodore Electronics Limited.
ARexx is a trademark of Wishful Thinking Development Corp.
Lattice is a registered trademark of Lattice, Inc.
SAS/C is a registered trademark of SAS Institute Inc.
GEnie is a registered trademark of General Electric Company.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Incorporated.
BIX is a registered trademark of General Videotex Corporation.