NoteWorthy UpgMaker, Shareware Version 2.0a

Thank-you for trying this special Shareware evaluation edition of
the NoteWorthy UpgMaker!

NoteWorthy UpgMaker provides the capability to identify all of the
changes between two versions of a file set. The changes are saved
into a single, self contained upgrade file. The upgrade file is used
to update copies of the original file set, transforming them into
the new version. 

THIS SHAREWARE VERSION MAY BE FREELY COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED. THIS
UNREGISTERED VERSION IS FOR EVALUATION ONLY, AND IS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

The capabilities in this product are provided by two applications:

1. The UpgMaker

This program is used to identify new, changed, or deleted files
between the old and new versions of a file set. This information is
used by the program to generate an upgrade file. The generated
upgrade file contains only the changes to the file set. It is often
considerably smaller than the sum of the file sizes in the
collection. 

In this Shareware version, an upgrade file can be applied on any
test machine during the calendar month of its creation. This version
is identical to the registered version in all other respects. The
upgrade configuration files that you create during your evaluation
can later be loaded into the registered version. However, the actual
upgrade files will have to be rebuilt once the product is registered.


2. The Updater/Applicator

This program is used to apply the changes contained in an upgrade
file. The upgrade is applied to a copy of the old file set, updating
the files to their newer version. This process is sometimes referred
to as "patching" when it is used with computer programs. However, it
can also be used with other data types, such as databases and word
processing files. 

Once the product is registered, the applicators can be distributed
"royalty free" to other users, for the purpose of applying upgrades
that you create. The official apply program has a small binary
footprint; less than 33 kilobytes compressed, or about 67 kilobytes
uncompressed (the file is slightly larger in this evaluation
version). Since it is so small, it can be economically distributed
via online channels, such as the Internet and BBS sources. 

Upgrades can also be applied using your own custom upgrade
applications. Three DLL utility modules are included in this product:

 UPGWISE.DLL:
  -Supports the Wise Installation System.

 UPG16.DLL:
  -Support 16-bit Windows Programming

 UPG32.DLL:
  -Support 32-bit Windows Programming

These utility libraries include functions for:
- extracting the title and description
  from an upgrade file
- scanning the target machine for the 
  correct target folder 
- verifying a folder as being a valid 
  upgrade candidate
- applying an upgrade file

Example source code is included which demonstrates how to use each
of the DLL files. The source code demonstrating the UPG16.DLL and
UPG32.DLL files is only available in the registered version of the
product.

** Installation:
All of the installation files are packed in a single, self
installing EXE file. Simply run the program to install it on your
machine. The install program does not modify or replace any of your
system files, except for its own entries in the registry. You can
specify what folder will be used for the installation, and a removal
utility is included with the installation.

** Purchasing:
The NoteWorthy UpgMaker product can be purchased directly from
NoteWorthy ArtWare, Inc. The license fee structure is as follows:

If ordered by 31-March-1997:
  Single License:     US $25
  Additional Users:   US $25 each

If ordered on or after 01-April-1997:
  Single License:     US $49
  Additional Users:   US $25 each

Orders after 31-March-1997 that do not include the full $49 fee will
be returned.

** System Requirements:
NoteWorthy UpgMaker has the following hardware and software
requirements:

-A PC using 80386 or higher CPU
-At least 12 Mb of RAM
-A hard drive with 3M of available space
-Windows 95/Windows NT

The actual upgrades created with this product can be applied on more
modest computer hardware. The applicator utilities will work with
any PC that has an 80286 CPU running Microsoft Windows 3.1.

** Keywords:
UpgMaker;upgrade;updater;diff;delta;patch;ntworthy

** Asking Questions/Providing Feedback:
NoteWorthy ArtWare can be contacted via:

E-mail:	support@ntworthy.com
WWW:	http://www.ntworthy.com/upgmaker/

Mail:	NoteWorthy ArtWare, Inc.
	209 S. Fuquay Ave, Suite 120
	Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-2254
	USA

Although registered users get priority, we will endeavor to support
you during your evaluation period. Once you register, make sure to
include your customer or invoice number with any correspondence.
This will ensure that you get priority in the support channel.

Copyright (C) 1996 by NoteWorthy ArtWare, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

