Message Tracker for Windows, Version 1.0
(c) 1995, 1996 Bob Baxter and Baxter Computer Consulting
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Message Tracker for Windows (MTW) is a message database designed for 
company wide usage.  In looking around for software to handle the 
messaging needs for a business, the products available for the Windows
market were either too simple, or too expensive.  To correct this, I've
written MTW.  The software is intended for use by receptionists, 
secretaries, or whoever you have answering the phone at your place of
business.

The summary of features include:

- Easy to use point-and-click interface
- Multi user network functionality
- Extensive (over 80+) reports available
- Administrator and general level access
- Archiving of messages for reference

This copy of MTW is shareware.  This means that if you like the software
and continue to use it, you are obligated to purchase the program.  If
you choose not to use Message Tracker, please erase the program, and pass
a copy along to a friend.  The cost for the program is fifty dollars in
United States (US $50.00) funds.  What does this fifty dollars get you?

- The latest version on disk, with any new additions to the program.
- A printed copy of the manual, shipped within the continental United
  States.  For orders elsewhere, contact me for additional pricing
  information.
- Incentive to work on the next version of the program.  :)

Seriously, Message Tracker for Windows packs a lot of power for its
price.  Similar systems cost hundreds of dollars, and are difficult 
to use.  The program is so simple, for most of the funtions, you do not
need the manual.

The program has been tested with the following software and operating
systems:

- Microsoft Windows (tm) 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (tm) 3.11
- Novell NetWare (tm) 3.12

I suspect that MTW will work under Windows 95 (tm) and Windows NT (tm),
as well as other network operating systems.  If you experience a problem,
contact me to resolve the conflict.

Installation Notes
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You should have received the shareware version in four files:
MTWDISK1.ZIP, MTWDISK2.ZIP, MTWDISK3.ZIP and MTWDISK4.ZIP.  Copy the 
zip files to a single directory, then run PKUNZIP.EXE (verison 2.04g).
After all files are extracted, run the SETUP.EXE program from within
the Windows file manager.

Setup will prompt for the path (drive letter and directory) where Message
Tracker will be installed.  The default path is C:\MTW.  If installing
on a network, make sure that MTW is installed in a directory where people
who use the program have trustee rights.

After the program has installed, you're not done yet.  Go into the
directory where MTW has been installed, and perform the following steps:

1.  Rename SYSMTW.MDA to SYSTEM.MDA
2.  Verify that the installed directory, as listed in the first two lines
    of RECEPT.INI are correct.
3.  Copy the file ARCHIVE.MDB on to a floppy disk if you wish to try out
    the backup and restore functions.
4.  Try out the password features. For general usage, use the ID of
    "testrep", with no password.  To assume administrator status, use the
    ID of "admin" with a password of "techno".  Keep the password secret,
    or others will have the ability to access the admin functions.

Future Changes
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The following features will be included in the next release of Message
Tracker for Windows:

- The ability to create additional users, or assign administrator status
  to other people.
- Remote users on the network will be able to retrieve their messages,
  bypassing the receptionist.
- Interface with popular e-mail packages.

Contact Information
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The quickest way to get in contact with me is by Internet e-mail.
I have two accounts for your typing pleasure:
    p00284@psilink.com    -or-    bobbles@panix.com

If you prefer using paper mail, I can be reached at:
Bob Baxter
PO Box 879
Levittown, NY 11756-0911
USA

No phone listing as of yet.  If you purchase the program, then _maybe_ 
I'll give you a call.  :)

Thanks for reading and demoing Message Tracker for Windows 1.0
Bob Baxter - December 1995