Dash V0.9 - Unregistered Version -------------------------------- Dash V0.9 is an unregistered shareware version of WrightUtilities' Dash. A small Windows 3.1 utility that has a "speedometer" to display the percentage of memory available, a "fuel gauge" to display the amount of space being used on drive "C:", and a small window to show the Free System Resources, "FSR". Included Files -------------- DASHV09.EXE - the main program, Dash V0.9, the unregistered version. DASHV09.HLP - the Windows help file for this program. DASHDLL.DLL - Dynamic Linked Library needed to run the main program. BWCC.DLL - Borland Custom Control DLL. README.TXT - this file. ORD_FRM.WRI - an order form, in Windows Write form, for the newest registered version of Dash. ORD_FRM.TXT - same as above, but in Windows Notepad form. REG_VER.BMP - a bitmap drawing showing what the registered looks like. System Requirements ------------------- - Must be using Windows 3.1 or greater. - Must have at least 2 MB of free memory so that you are running in enhanced mode. How To Install Program ---------------------- 1. Create a directory or go into one that already exists, that you wish to place the program into. 2. Copy all of the files that were included into this directory. 3. If not running windows, start it up. 4. Decide either to create a new program group or use an existing one that this program will be put into. *Note : If you wish for the program to start everytime that you use Windows, choose the "StartUp" group. 5. Once into the program group that you have choosen, use the Program Manager's File / New and choose "Program Item". 6. Fill out as followed: Description : Dash V0.9 Command Line : \DASHV09.EXE 7. Press OK. 8. You are now ready to use Dash V0.9 just like you would use any other Windows 3.1 program. Shareware --------- Dash V0.9 is a shareware vesion of WrightUtilities Dash. Shareware is a way for you the consumer to "try before you buy". This means that you are allowed to try this software out for a reasonable amount of time, 30 days, before you must make a decision. If after this time you are still using this software, you are required by law to register with the company or author that owns it (see address at end). In the case of this software, there are great advantages in registering. With your registration you will receive the newest registered version of Dash (see below). You will also recieve a printed manual and an updated help file. Finally, you will be promoting the best way that there is to buy the greatest software out there. Only you, the consumer can keep shareware working the way it should. If people don't register their shareware, there is no insentive for authors to continue to offer their software this way. If you got this copy of Dash V0.9 in a store or shop, what you did was pay the handling charge that the store put on this software. You did not purchase this software. You still must register if you plan to continue to use it after the trial period. Disclaimer ---------- Dash comes without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. Even though precautions were taken to ensure proper operation of this software and its' files, the author and company take no responsibility for damages through the use of this program. Registered Versions Of Dash --------------------------- When you register this software, you will receive the newest version of Dash that can only be obtained from the author, David M M Wright. The registered version has some great changes and additions. - the actual numbers showing the amount of memory and free disk space will be shown. - ability to monitor other drives other than C: - a menu to change the refresh or update rate of the program. (between 1/4 second and 5 seconds) - the main window will take up less of your Windows desktop. - a clock will display the time and date in the main Dash window. - plus possibly other great features that are being added right now. Also, with your registered version you will receive: - an updated help file. - a printed manual. - a coupon that can be used for discounts on other WrightUtilities' software. - notice of, and great discounts on any future upgrades. * NOTE : see the file REG_VER.BMP with Windows' Paintbrush to a picture of the newest version. Address Of The Author --------------------- If you wish to contact me for any reason (registering, questions, etc.), please feel free to contact me at : David M M Wright | You can also contact me at one c/o WrightUtilities | of my Internet e-mail addresses: #3- 749 Churchill Row | Fredericton, NB | A22N@UNB.CA Canada | A22N@CSDNOV3.UNB.CA - preferred E3B 1P7 | * Note : For the price and ways of payment for a registered version, please see the Dash V0.9 help file, DASHV09.HLP, or the files ORD_FRM.WRI and ORD_FRM.TXT.