

                                 AUTO PRICE 93
                                 READ ME FILE


         Thank for using AUTO PRICE 93.

                              PURPOSE OF PROGRAM

         This program was originally written for individuals who planed
         on purchasing a new automobile.  The program provide a easy
         way of price comparisons between cars and/or options and
         provide price information when dealing with a new car
         salesman.  The program provides singular information found in
         car pricing books that are sold in the magazine racks.  AUTO
         PRICE 93 replaces the book, scratch pad, and calculator, while
         providing instant running cost as changes are made.


                                  SHAREWARE

         AUTO PRICE 93 for shareware is being released on Dec 15,
         1993.  Some of the cars data has not been completed or
         received.  Most of these are marked with a '?' in front of
         their name.  Trucks are supported this year, however,
         they are in process of being entered at the time of this
         release.  Note:  All mini-vans, utility, pickups, and vans
         are included in the truck section of AUTO PRICE 93.

         I would like to encourage you to register AUTO PRICE 93.
         When you register the program, the latest update will be
         sent, and INVOICE prices will be included.


                                 INSTALLATION

         The shareware version of AUTO PRICE 93 can run from a
         diskette larger than 360k, however, a hard disk is
         recommended.

         The only requirement to run AUTO PRICE 93, is that all files
         must reside in the same directory.  If you want to install
         the system on a hard disk, create a new directory and then
         "COPY" or "PKUNZIP" the diskette into that directory.  For
         example, to unzip a diskette from drive 'A' to a directory
         named "93AP" on drive 'C', type the following from the "C>"
         prompt:
                   MD 93AP
                   CD 93AP
                   [path]PKUNZIP A:AP93


                            STARTING AUTO PRICE 93

         To run AUTO PRICE93, switch control to the disk/directory
         containing AUTO PRICE 93 and type "AP93".  This version of
         AUTO PRICE 93 does direct screen IO.  If you have display
         problems, start the program with an "AP93 m" or "AP93 b"
         command.  The "AP93 m" command does direct screen IO in
         monochrome (black & white).  The "AP93 b" command uses BIOS for
         screen IO in black & white.  The displays will be noticeably
         slower using BIOS.


                                    WARNING

         Do not attempt to modify the data files.  Many of them have
         been encrypted, and any modification to them may make them
         unusable.


                                  USER GUIDE

         There is a on-line user guide the can be viewed and/or
         printed from within AUTO PRICE 93.  The GUIDE.TXT and
         ORDER.TXT files are normal text file and can also be printed
         via DOS print or copy command.  Most user can run AUTO PRICE
         93 without reading the Users Guide, however, it does contain
         information that will explain many features of the program.

         The current data base may not have all of the interactions
         programmed into it.  It may be possible to select two
         conflicting options, or some other contradictory conditions.
         These discrepancy will be corrected in time, but should not
         make the program any less useful.  Use the override features,
         described in USER GUIDE, if the data base prevents a
         legitimate selection.


                               COMMERCIAL USERS

         In addition to individual user, loan officers, car dealers,
         insurance agents, etc. may find this program useful in
         their business.  The program is not recommended for lease
         company, car brokers, or other business that purchase
         automobiles and base their cost on this program.  AUTO PRICE
         is updated only two or three times a year, therefore the
         prices are usually several months behind manufactures price.

         No fees can be charged for any output from the AUTO PRICE 93
         program.

         Any commercial client may provide a IBM PC compatible
         computer with AUTO PRICE 93 program installed for their
         customers use.  For instance, a credit union may provide a
         computer and printer in the lobby for its customers to price
         out a new car.  A XT computer with a hard drive is sufficient
         to run AUTO PRICE 93.  AUTO PRICE can be setup to run on
         such a machine without the "Quit" option on the main menu.


                            REGISTER AUTO PRICE 93

         Registering AUTO PRICE 93 has two advantages.  First the
         register version contains INVOICE PRICES.  Second, you will
         receive the latest update which is a continues process until
         approximately June.


                               UPDATE PROCEDURE

         Shareware version will be released once a year (around Jan).
         Subscription buyers will be sent a renewal notice.
         Individual purchasers will be sent a new release notice.


                              PROGRAM INFORMATION

         The AUTO PRICE 93 program is written in "C".  The 1993 data
         is increpted ASCII files.

         AUTO PRICE is flexible enough to support most any product
         that is priced similar to automobiles, therefore, anyone
         interested in a special product line may call (800) 443-5152.
         Examples of products that could be priced by this program are
         boats, computers, trailers, etc.

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