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README FOR MIDIBASE95 V2.0x                         1997 DNote Software
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Purpose
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   MidiBase enables you to organize your midifiles in a decent and 
   flexible environment. With it you can view, index and play
   your midifiles, all in one program !

Installation
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   Before installing version 2.x, it is wise to remove the previous version
   from your system. Before you do this be sure to save the datafiles and 
   catalogs to a save place (these can be use with the new version). When
   you are sure no important data is going to be deleted, remove the 
   Midibase folder from your system.

   To install version 2.x unzip it's archive to a temporary folder and run
   Setup.exe from there. Winzip users can run setup directly from the Winzip
   window.

Shareware
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  This program meets the specifications of the shareware-concept.
  If you find this program usefull and have worked with it a while 
  (30 days at maximum), you are obligated to register it. Use the 
  registration form in "register.txt" for that. Once registered you
  are frequently made aware of version 1 updates, either by mail or 
  email. You are then also entitled to download these updates for free,
  or get them sended to you at your cost. Registered users also benifit
  from discounts on any major version changes.

  If you register MidiBase, we will assume that you are doing so having 
  tested the shareware version and ascertained that it's suitable for 
  your hardware and requirements. We cannot provide refunds for shareware 
  registration if you subsequently change your mind.


Legal & Distribution
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  MidiBase is copyrighted to Dnote Software both in design and concept.
  You are not allowed to distribute registered versions to other parties.
  You are allowed to distribute the unregistered version as long as all
  the contents of this zip-archive are left exactly the way Dnote Software
  distributed it.

  Dnote Software does not assume responsibility for any damage or loss
  caused by the use of this program, however it comes down.

  All the registered trademarks used herein are registered to whoever it 
  is that owns them. This notification is given in lieu of any specific 
  list of trademarks and their owners, which would not be as inclusive 
  and would probably take a lot longer to type. 


Main features
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- Look and feel of the Windows Filemanager
- Stores information in files that can be used by other applications
- Import your own file listings
- Export file listings for backup and reference
- Automatically adds author information to the midifiles
- Comes with a catalog describing the artists and titles of over 7000
  midifiles
- Too many more to list here...


System requirements
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- A PC with Windows95 installed (will not run on NT).
- Some kind of music playback device
- Some midifiles


Contact
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Mail :  DNote Software
        Seringenstraat 3
        5644 PK Eindhoven, Holland
Fax   : ++3140-2117805 (040-2117805 in Holland)
Email : dnote@wxs.nl
WWW   : http://home.wxs.nl/~dnote/software/index.htm
