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DiskQwik v1.10 Shareware Release August 20th, 1993
DiskQwik v1.1: Device Driver exclusively designed for AT/IDE Hard Disk
Drives that activates the drive's MULTIPLE SECTOR BLOCK TRANSFER MODE.
This little gem can boost the drive's Data Transfer Rate by 45% !!
Package includes IDE Inquiry util that tells if your drive has the
built-in capability to use this mode and an excellent DTR test to
measure the results. Req: 286+CPU. Dustbowl Designs, Inc. (Date
8/20/93) Shareware -AV
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Procedure:
Dustbowl Designs, Inc. DiskQwik device driver is a complete and fully
functional Shareware program. You are invited to try and test the
device driver for a time period of 14 days (2 weeks) in its
unregistered status. After this 14 day trail period, the device
driver must be registered with Dustbowl Designs, Inc. or disengaged.
Unlike the flexibility provided in Shareware Applications for
registration reminders, a Shareware Device Driver is often out of
sight and out of mind. So, please take care to remember that you are
still obliged to follow the rules of the 14 day trail period. This
shareware version requires the user to press a specific key to
continue the boot process and displays a "Don't Delay, Register Today"
reminder. Registered versions boot through without ANY delays,
whatsoever.
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it beyond
the trial period, you are expected to register.
Copyright laws apply to Shareware software products, and the copyright
holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated
below. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
the software, either to all or to a specific group. For example, some
authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may
copy their Shareware products.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should
find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's
commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs
easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead
is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
guarantee -- if you do not use the product, you do not pay for it.
DiskQwik v1.10 is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends,
but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.
The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal
computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to
provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.
If you continue to use DiskQwik v1.10 after 14 days, you must make a
registration payment of $25.00 to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.. Payment of
the registration fee will license one copy of v1.20 for use on any one
computer at any one time.
Registered version benefits and features:
* Custom control of the values used for setting Sector per Block
(SPB).
* WRITE Multiple companion to the READ Multiple routine.
* Ultra-fast program loading without delays or required user
intervention. (If you're getting tired of the random character
starter and prolonged registration reminder, then it is
probably time to register <grin>.)
* Postscript version of the documentation.
* Advanced technical support and continuous upgradability to all
future registered versions via our BBS.
You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that
this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely
moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no
possibility of it being used at one location while it is being used at
another.
Commercial users of DiskQwik v1.10 must register and pay for their
copies of DiskQwik within 14 days of first use or their license is
withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting
Dustbowl Designs, Inc..
Anyone distributing DiskQwik v1.10 for any kind of remuneration must
first contact Dustbowl Designs, Inc. at the address below for
authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to
distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
DiskQwik v1.10 immediately (However Dustbowl Designs, Inc. must still
be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the
latest shareware version of DiskQwik).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of DiskQwik v1.10 shareware
distribution ZIP file along to your friends for evaluation. Please
encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use
it.
We have studied hundreds of shareware products in order to determine a
mutually acceptable registration fee. This wonderful device driver
does provide a true enhancement to your system and likely allows you
to derive benefit and system uses otherwise impossible. Therefore, we
have established the following registration fees:
DiskQwik v1.10 $25.00 (US $) we send a diskette by return mail.
Shipping: $3.00 to US. $5.00 to Foreign
Registration with Immediate Download is available from our BBS.
Corporate Site licenses and custom OEM versions available.
Oklahoma residents must also add state tax at 6.5%.
You can send a check or money order, or use Visa/MasterCard. If you
are mailing in a credit card order be sure to give us the information
on your credit card, including name, type of card (Visa), your card
number INCLUDING expiration date. Also, please sign the order.
Thanks for your support!
Dustbowl Designs, Inc.
12600 S.E. 38th Street
Choctaw, OK 73020-6107
(405) 741-4705 messages
(405) 741-2721 BBS
Let us know if you'd like to be a BBS distribution site!
*****************************************************************
All material in this software release is Copyright 1993 by Dustbowl
Designs, Inc. with All Rights Reserved.
Contents of the DiskQwik Distribution Set. DQWIK110.ZIP (DQWIK.ZIP on
CompuServe (tm) go IBMHW forum Lib 1)
DQWIK110.HDD Device driver file. Compiled 08-20-93 01:10:00.
DISKQWIK.DOC Documentation file with installation instructions.
4DRVUTIL.EXE An AT/IDE Identify Drive inquiry utility that shows
which 3_Drive/4_Drive and DiskQwik command line
switches work best. Designed to work on both Primary
and Secondary Port Addresses. Freeware.
4DRVUTIL.DOC Auxiliary documentation.
4_SPEED.EXE Our Data Transfer Rate Test utility.
4_SPEED.DOC Auxiliary documentation.
DBOWLDEM.EXE Simple demo that gives a look at registered
4_Drives v3.01 and 4_Park v1.1, and our new DiskQwik
programs.
DISKQWIK.PCX Graphics picture file showing Data Transfer Rates with
various command line options. Test and graphics file
created by our new 4_Speed Data Transfer Rate Test
utility. Freeware.
ORDERDQ.FRM Mail-in registration form
READMEDQ.TXT User shareware policy
VENDORDQ.DOC Shareware vendor's distribution policy
*****************************************************************
Dustbowl Designs, Inc. |
12600 S.E. 38th Street |
Choctaw, Oklahoma 73020-6107 |
U.S.A. | CIS: 71062,2542
phone:
(405) 741-4705 ordering, tech support, general information
(405) 741-2721 BBS (9600 HST/v.everything) Tech Support, Hard disk
drive shareware, drive specs, Online Shareware
Registration/Download for VISA or MasterCard orders!
NAME : ___________________________________Password:_________________
ADDRESS : _____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________ ZIP :____________
TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________ (Day & Night)
COMMENTS : _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Qty Description Each Total
____ DiskQwik v1.2 Registration $25.00 ________
Subtotal ________
(Oklahoma residents add 6.5% sales tax) Tax ________
U.S. diskette orders add $3 shipping & handling, Foreign diskette
orders add $5 U.S. shipping. This also applies to Special Upgrade for
Registered users (If you want to download from our BBS put $0.00
dollars for shipping and write the password you'll be using next to
your name above. Allow 7 days for Postal transit.)
Shipping ________
DATE : ______________________________
TOTAL $________
PAYMENT:
[ ] Visa/MasterCard [ ] Check (number ____________)
(see below) (make checks payable to Dustbowl Designs, Inc.)
[ ] Cash US$ [ ] US$ Money Order (No foreign currency)
Total amount enclosed or authorized: $________________
_______________________________________________________________________
If Payment by Visa or MasterCard:
We can only accept Visa or MasterCards (no American Express, please.)
We will need the following information:
Credit card number: ______________________________________________________
Expiration date: _________________________________________________________
Bank the card's drawn on: ________________________________________________
The name as it appears on the card: ______________________________________
The signature of its owner authorizing us
to debit it for the amount indicated above: ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:
HARD DISK #1 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________
HARD DISK #2 MAKE ____________________MODEL_________________SIZE________
CONTROLLER #1 MAKE_____________________MODEL_________________
COMPUTER 286 ( ) 386 ( ) 486 ( ) OTHER ( ) ______________________
SX ( ) DX ( ) DX2 ( ) OverDrive ( )
OPERATING SYSTEM / DOS VERSION ___________________
VIDEO CARD Standard VGA ( ) Super VGA ( ) Coproccessed/Accelerator ( )
MOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
JOYSTICK YES ( ) NO ( )
MEMORY 640 ( ) 1 meg ( ) 2 meg ( ) 4 meg ( ) more ( ) ______
MODEM YES ( ) NO ( ) .... BAUD RATE ___________________________
HOW DID YOU ACQUIRE THIS PROGRAM: bbs name __________________________
Fold the pages at the break below with print facing out. Fold letter style
with mailing address exposed. Tape/staple edges, enclosing payment.
___________________________ .-----.
|Place|
___________________________ |Stamp|
|Here |
___________________________ `-----'
Dustbowl Designs, Inc.
12600 S.E. 38th Street
Choctaw, OK 73020-6107
U.S.A.
DiskQwik v1.1