home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Educational Software Cooperative 4
/
Educational Software Cooperative 4.iso
/
vndvuw10
/
vendview.do_
/
vendview.do
Wrap
VENDINFO
|
1996-04-05
|
121KB
|
781 lines
+-------------------------------------------────────-----────────----+
| This VENDINFO Product Information File contains both readable text |
| and tools-accessible data about a product. See the last text |
| section, below, for more information about VENDINFO and its tools. |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------------------------------------────────-----────────----+
| This VENDINFO.DOZ file is a specialized VENDINFO file intended for |
| such uses as CD-ROM front ends, electronic press kits, etc. It |
| may include information and compressed files not ordinarily found |
| in a VENDINFO.DIZ file. This DOZ version is not appropriate for |
| use INSIDE a distributed product package, for reasons of size and |
| file-format compatibility with the wide range of existing tools. |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 6-Apr-1996
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: VendView for Windows VENDINFO File Viewer
Version: 1.00
Version Date: 6-Apr-1996
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Freeware, copyrighted but freely distributable and useable
Product Description: VendView for Windows VENDINFO file viewer,
v1.00. Free end-user menu-driven viewer for
quick, convenient display of information
about any product carrying a VENDINFO file.
Gives quick access to product descriptions,
categories, required platform, registration
prices and benefits, ordering and tech
support, "Read-Me" and installation, lots
more. Displays multimedia contents of DOZ
files, and dynamic multimedia demonstrations.
Reason for version: Initial release
Category: About shareware; For shareware users
Keywords: VENDINFO SHAREWARE USER VIEWER VendView
WINDOWS
Required Packages: VNDVUW10
This Package: VNDVUW10
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80386)
Minimum OS: Windows 3.1
Standard RAM: 512K
Hard Drive Space: 1150K
Required:
Hard drive
Orders:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
FAX: 303-841-6269
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: ramsisle@abwam.com
RIME: 1235
Other E-mail: WWW: http://delta.com/ramsisle/ramsisle.htm
Support:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
FAX: 303-841-6269
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: ramsisle@abwam.com
RIME: 1235
Other E-mail: WWW: http://delta.com/ramsisle/ramsisle.htm
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
This package contains the VendView for Windows viewer for VENDINFO(TM)
files, v1.00, by Rams' Island Software. This document contains only a
brief description of the package and its features, along with
instructions for its installation. More detailed documentation is
provided in VENDVIEW.HLP file, which is accessible through VendView, or
can be invoked in stand-alone fashion as normal Windows help file.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
LOGO.BMP 32950 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 2F52ED6D
FILE_ID.DIZ 448 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 379E7791
DUNZIP.DL_ 39566 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 214939C2
IMGLIB30.DL_ 154100 6-Apr-1996 01:00a FFE4F158
VENDLIB.DL_ 19139 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 356FF4E6
VVSTRING.DL_ 22183 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 816126AD
SETUP.DTA 7327 6-Apr-1996 01:00a C77049E4
SETUP.EXE 51680 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 3F8269EC
VENDVIEW.EX_ 232299 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 5B742694
VENDVIEW.HL_ 135900 6-Apr-1996 01:00a E8F0E46C
VENDVIEW.IC_ 330 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 7A946442
CATEGORY.IN_ 8371 6-Apr-1996 01:00a E21C2D47
VENDVIEW.IN_ 100 6-Apr-1996 01:00a 518AA7E3
===== Installation =====================================
INSTALLATION
VendView uses the standard installation conventions of Windows programs.
To install the VendView viewer, simply execute the SETUP.EXE program that
is provided as part of the package. This can be done by double-clicking
on SETUP from a Windows Program or File Manager or Win95 Folder or
Explorer, or by Selecting File Run from such a program and entering the
full pathname of the SETUP program.
If you're installing VendView from a diskette, just run the SETUP
program from that diskette drive (perhaps the path would be A:\SETUP).
If you've temporarily copied or "unzipped" all the files to your hard
drive, you should run the SETUP program there, and remember to delete the
temporary files after the installation is done.
QUICK START
For a really quick start, just use VendView to look at the VENDINFO
files that have been installed with VendView itself. In the VendView
installation directory, you should find both a VENDINFO.DIZ file and a
VENDVIEW.DOZ file. VENDINFO.DIZ is an example of the normal DIZ
("Description In Zip") file that accompanies software products.
VENDVIEW.DOZ is an example of the more extensive DOZ ("Description Out
of Zip") file that can carry multimedia information, CD-ROM installation
information, and other useful extensions.
For the best quick look at VendView, use the VendView File Open command
to load the VENDVIEW.DOZ file. Then you can just explore the various
displayable topics using the main toolbar. In particular, use the
"Demonstration" button or the View Demo command to view the various
dynamic demonstrations that tell about the VENDINFO system and about
VendView.
The context-sensitive help system helps you to use VendView, but it also
provides quite a bit of additional information about software
distribution and packaging, contacting publishers, and other relevant
matters. Just press F1 or Alt-H for help.
VendView AS A HELPER APPLICATION FOR WORLD-WIDE-WEB BROWSERS
It is a relatively simple matter to install VendView as a helper
application for Netscape, and perhaps other WWW browsers. Simply define
"x/vendinfo" as a new Mime type, and associate it with both the VendView
application and with the filename extensions "DIZ" and "DOZ". If
needed, detailed instructions can be obtained from the Rams' Island
Software Website at
http://delta.com/ramsisle/ramsisle.htm
This will cause VendView to be invoked automatically as a viewer if you
download VENDINFO files from ftp sites (even if they're downloaded via
the World-Wide Web). We're working on obtaining a generally recognized
"vendinfo" mime type, so this will also work automatically for downloads
that come directly from web (i.e., http) sites.
UNINSTALL
Should you desire to uninstall VendView, simply remove the directory in
which you installed VendView, along with the entire contents of that
directory, and remove the icon (and the VENDINFO program group or folder,
if it is then empty) from your Program Manager or Win95 Programs folder.
VendView uses several DLLs and a VENDVIEW.INI file, but they are
installed in the VendView directory, so their installation and later
removal should have no effect on any other applications you may have on
your computer.
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS.
RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS
SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. NEITHER RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN
INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE,
EVEN IF RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK
AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado
and shall inure to the benefit of Rams' Island Software and any
successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or
proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or
related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL
COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Douglas County, Colorado.
The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
LICENSE FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION
The materials in this VENDVIEW package are copyrighted by Rams' Island
Software, but may be installed and used by ordinary end-users without
payment. Distribution of this product by software publishers, for use
with their own electronic media or demonstration kits, requires payment
of a license fee, as does use of this product in conjunction with CD-ROM
front-end software and other, similar uses.
This provision gives you the right to use the package freely,
but does not give you the right to sell it or to alter it in any way.
This package may be distributed to others, except as noted above,
provided the package is unaltered, any payment is clearly indicated as a
copying fee, and no representation is made that rights to the package are
being purchased. Any distribution for which payment is required, or which
involves any alteration to the form or content of this package, is
allowed only under the terms of the attached VENDINFO data record, which
is hereby incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
authorized.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rams' Island
Software.
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many sources, including the originators of VENDINFO:
Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324
7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333
Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
DS VendView for Windows 98060000 1.00