Jazz 1.0 (beta)
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PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

Jazz is a menu-driven interface (shell) for the new JAR file
compressor from ARJ Software. All JAR options are supported, 
including multiple-volume archives. An added bonus is that 
Jazz converts archives back and forth among ZIP, ARJ, and JAR 
formats. The program also provides general file-handling 
features, such as copy, move, delete files, etc.

This version of Jazz is both a beta version and a trial 
evaluation program. This means that the program will cease to 
function after 30 days (from the day you first run it). 
Although it expires after this period of use, the trial 
version is nonetheless fully functional. You can unlock this 
expiration (and the opening Shareware notice screen) by 
sending in your registration fee (see ABOUT SHAREWARE AND 
REGISTRATION below).


INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Jazz will only install under Windows 95. Do not attempt to 
install under previous versions.

To install Jazz after extracting the ZIP archive, simply run 
the SETUP.EXE program. This will begin the installation 
process. Once the program is installed and running, you must 
configure it (the first time you run the program, a reminder 
to configure will display). Configuration means that you must 
tell Jazz where the JAR and (optionally) the ARJ programs are 
located on your hard drive.

Jazz cannot perform file compression or extraction tasks 
unless you have already installed the JAR archiver, an 
external program available as a shareware download from ARJ 
Software (http://www.arjsoftware.com). You may also download 
the ARJ archiver from that site, another external program you 
will need if you wish to convert to/from the ARJ format.


ABOUT SHAREWARE AND REGISTRATION

Jazz is shareware. This means that you are free to use it and
to share it with others for purposes of evaluating the program
for your needs. Extended use of the program requires
registration. For info on how to register Jazz, see the
README.TXT file located in your Jazz directory (i.e., the
directory to which you installed the program).


HOW TO CONTACT THE AUTHOR

Jazz is a product of Darkhorse Industries
(http://www.athens.net/~rsking/dhorse.htm). The program's 
author, Robert S. King may be reached by e-mail at 
rsking@athens.net

If you want to report a bug or ask questions about this 
program or any other from Darkhorse Industries, please use the 
e-mail address.

If you want to mail in your registration, please send to the 
following U.S. postal address: 
     Darkhorse Industries
     2134 Elberton Rd.
     Carlton GA 30627

Complete instructions for registration are included in the
aforementioned README.TXT file.

Thanks for your support of shareware!
