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go General Ledger version 1.31
(c) Copyright 1985, 1986, 1987 garMark Software
_ YOUR GO GENERAL LEDGER LICENSE
GO GENERAL LEDGER is the copyrighted property of garMark Software. You are
hereby granted a limited license to use GGL subject to the following
conditions.
Users may make copies of this program for trial use by others on a PRIVATE NON-
COMMERCIAL BASIS.
Even though the program is shareware, and can be freely copied, there are still
some limitations to protect the quality of the distribution of the program and
to support future development. The shareware concept is described in
Appendix B of this manual.
Under this license, you may NOT:
1) Distribute a copy of the GGL programs that has been run on any
computer. This is to protect the recipient, because GGL adjusts
itself to the computer running it and remembers the adjustments.
However, it may be freely distributed in its original, not run and
unmodified form.
2) Distribute the program in connection with any other product or
service without first receiving approval from garMark Software.
3) Charge anything for GO GENERAL LEDGER. An exception is made for
registered user groups who may charge a cost-based fee (not to
exceed $10) to cover their own costs.
By accepting and using this software, you acknowledge that it may not suit your
particular requirements or be completely trouble-free. With proper application
it will perform as described. However, garMark Software is not responsible for
your specific application or any problems resulting from its use.
This software and its included documentation is distributed with no represent-
ations or warranties, either real or implied. Any implied warranties are
specifically disclaimed.
Those distributing this software shall have no liability whatsoever for
any claim for damages suffered by the users or others, whether incidental,
consequential or otherwise, caused or alleged to have been caused by use of
the software or supporting documentation.
_ TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing & Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Familiarization Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Enter Check Register or Other Transactions . . . . . . . . 10
Examine Account Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Print Financial Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Post Accounts for Next Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Choose/List Selected Account Transactions. . . . . . . . . 14
Revise Chart of Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set-up or Revise Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
File Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Version Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
In Case of Difficulty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix A - REVISION HISTORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix B - THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix C - REGISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
_ INTRODUCTION
GGL is a conventional double entry accounting ledger with special features.
This version has better printed reports, including those for selected accounts,
simplified start-up procedures with elimination of the GGL.DFT file with some
bugs, and many other less apparent improvements.
Some of the special features are:
> Automatically configures the operating system if necessary.
> Easy to use by both new- and old- timers to computers.
> No more unfound sheets of paper with account names and
account numbers.
> Account Symbols are always available on the screen when
entering Transactions, and entry of account numbers is
unnecessary.
> Transaction entry includes the ability to Reconcile Bank
Statements; the means for recalling Repeaters, such as
withholding each month; and automatic indexing of Check
Numbers.
> Program functions and Accounts often may be selected simply
by tapping one key.
> Accounts are set-up by entering the account name and current
amounts with a full-screen editor utilizing WordStar-like
controls.
> Full year's listing of all transactions in selected
accounts.
> A five year audit trail for all accounts. Also, transactions
may be reproduced from as far back as there are disk files.
> Multiple sets of books can be maintained with one program.
Many computer accounting programs require that you first read a huge manual and
do extensive calculations to set-up the files before running the program. This
one requires none of that. It is among the fastest and most convenient avail-
able. We have made it nearly self-documenting. Any needed documentation is on
the disk. It is assumed that you are familiar with double entry bookkeeping,
financial statements, your computer, and the DOS operating system.
GGL operates with PC/DOS or MS/DOS version 3.0 or greater, and your computer
must have at least 200k of RAM available for applications. This software can
be used with either fixed or floppy disk drives. An 80-column Monitor is
required. Epson-type printer control codes are used. The main financial
reports use Compressed (132 column) characters, and the listings of selected
accounts use Normal (80 column) characters.
_ INSTALLING & OPERATING
The few start-up instructions needed are given in the READ_ME.1ST file, a part
of which is reproduced here for reference.
It is very important to make a backup copy of this software BEFORE running it
the first time! After copying all of the files to a working disk, copy
protect your original diskette and put it away for safekeeping. If necessary,
refer to your DOS Manual for instructions on how to use the COPY command.
If you want to print the GGL Manual first, run the program called SEE_MAN.COM;
otherwise if you have:
> Fixed Disk & Floppy Disk Drive(s) - Make a sub-directory for the programs,
perhaps called LEDGER. Then, log on to this sub-directory, and copy all of
the files on the GGL disk to this sub-directory. Once copied, type "GGL"
then Enter, and GGL will handle things from there.
> Only Floppy Disk Drive(s) - After copying all of the files from your original
disk, place your working copy into the logged drive, either A: or B:, and
type "GGL" then Enter. GGL will instruct you from there on.
When you run GGL for the first time you will first see our Logo and Disclaimer,
then you will have another chance to print the Manual. If you select "C", GGL
will then proceed to configure itself, and any needed instructions will appear
on the monitor screen.
During this installation GGL will sense the configuration of your computer
system. Then, it clones to remember that configuration. After this first run,
if you should later change the drive or sub-directory location of the programs
or change the type of monitor on your system, the program will automatically
go through the installation process again. If our Logo does not appear,
the configuration has been completed and is satisfactory.
Your operating system must have properly configured itself through the use of
a CONFIG.SYS file. If you want to understand more about the use of CONFIG.SYS
files, see your DOS manual, but that's not necessary to operate this program.
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