File readme.txt
Thank you for trying out Ringo's Desktop Helper!
This file contains installation instructions and troubleshooting tips.

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Contents:

1. System requirements
2. Installation
3. Registration
4. Trouble!
5. Copyright info, licence info, warranty, etc.
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1. System Requirements:
	To run Ringo's Desktop Helper, you will need Windows 95 or Windows NT4.0 installed on
your computer. As of the writing of this file, Ringo's Desktop helper has not been tested on
Windows NT4.0, but it should run just fine. Recommended system: Pentium or higher processor with
at least 16MB RAM. To make thumbnails of a large directory, you will need a good bit of RAM to 
not be annoyed at how long it takes.
	You will also need about 15 MB of hard disk space to accomidate temporary files. The 
installed program will not take up nearly this amount of space.
2. Installation:
	To install, unzip the file 'deskhelp.zip' into a temporary directory. You will need an
unzipping program such as pkunzip.exe or winzip to do this (you can download free copies of each
from the internet). Run the program 'setup.exe'. This should install all of the necessary files
on your computer. Then just run the executable file 'deskhelp.exe' from whatever directory you
installed it to. Once you know the program runs OK, you can delete all of the files from the
temporary directory.

3. Registration:
	Ringo's desktop helper is shareware. You are free to download it and use it for a trial 
period of fourteen days, at which time you must either register it as described below or remove 
it from your system. Once you are registered, you will be eligible to download free of charge 
updates and any random bug-fixes (bugs? what bugs?).
	To register and continue using the program legally after the fourteen day 
evaluation period, see http://www.hypermart.net/ringo for online registration (if availible) or
send a check or money order payable to Jim Ringelspaugh for $25 U.S. funds to:
Jim Ringelspaugh
804 W. Morgan St. #F3A
Raleigh, NC
27603
USA

Once your payment is received, I will send you the code to disable the nag screens and buttons.
In order to do this, please include your name, address, and/or e-mail address (if applicable),
so that I can send you the code. Your name and e-mail will be kept in the strictest confidence;
they will never leave my office. Alternatively, you can print out the file 'order.txt' and send
it in to the same address as above. 
For more information about registering or for info on possible future updates, see the help file.
Just hit F1 at any time while the program is running to display help.

4. Trouble!
	I designed Ringo's Desktop Helper to be as intuitive and easy to use as possible, but
if you find yourself having problems running it or you just want to learn more about its many
features, just consult the file 'deskhelp.hlp' and your questions should be answered. Just hit F1 
at any time while the program is running to display help. Also see http://www.hypermart.net/ringo/
for updates and registration info.

5. Copyright info, licence info, warranty, etc:
	Ringo's Desktop Helper is Copyright (C) 1997-1998 Jim Ringelspaugh. All Rights reserved.
The ActiveMovie Control and CD MMControl are copyright (C) 1992-1996 Microsoft Corp. All Rights
Reserved by Microsoft Corp.
	Licence and warranty:
Ringo's Desktop Helper is supplied "as is". The author claims no warranties, expressed or 
implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any 
purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result 
from the use of Ringo's Desktop Helper. Ringo's Desktop Helper is provided free of charge for a 
fourteen day evaluation period. Any use beyond this period requires that Ringo's Desktop Helper 
be registered with the author, Jim Ringelspaugh. This registration fee will license one copy of 
Ringo's Desktop Helper for use on a single computer. Site licenses are also available. Contact 
Mr. Ringelspaugh for terms and pricing at the above address for information about multiple site
licences, or e-mail Ringo2@bellsouth.net

You may distribute Ringo's Desktop Helper freely provided that it remains complete
and unchanged as deskhelp.zip
Copyright © 1997-1998 Jim Ringelspaugh.
