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	               	          FILEX v1.02 
        	        The Ultimate Communications Program
	      (c) Copyright 1994, Durand Communications Network, Inc.
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       		 Durand Communications Network, Inc. (DCN)
       		147 Castilian Dr.,  Santa Barbara, CA 93117
		
      		Voice: 805-961-8700 - 8-5 M-F, Pacific Std Time
       		Fax:   805-961-8701 - 24 hour
       		Filex: 805-961-8702 - 24 hour Server (use Filex)
	 	BBS:   805-961-8710 - 24 hour Server (use Terminal)
		
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|                      COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER			   |
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FILEX is not "public domain" software.

It is distributed as "freeware", whose meaning is that although no charge is 
made by Durand Communications for this present version, sole and exclusive 
copyright and ownership of FILEX is retained by Durand Communications 
Network, Inc. (DCN).

DCN grants you, without charge, the right to reproduce, distribute and use 
this version of FILEX on the express condition that you do not receive any 
payment, commercial benefit or other consideration for any such act, and 
that the wording of this copyright notice and disclaimer is not changed in 
any way within the documentation, software or magnetic media.

This product is licensed 'as is' without any warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose, performance or otherwise. All warranties are expressly 
disclaimed. By using FILEX you agree that neither DCN nor any related parties
will be liable to you or any third party for any use of (or inability to use)
or performance of this product, any damages whatsoever incurred by the use of 
this product OR ANY FINANCIAL LIABILITY INCURRED BY THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, 
even if such possibilities are mentioned in advance.
    
The rights to modify FILEX or employ its component parts in any other work 
are exclusively retained by DCN. You may not reverse-engineer, disassemble, 
modify, decompile or create derivative works of this product. You also 
acknowledge that FILEX remains the intellectual property of DCN.

By using FILEX you give your express agreement to the above copyright and 
disclaimer notice.

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|                            TABLE OF CONTENTS			           |
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		A: Introduction
		B: Special FILEX v2.0 Offer
		C: Installation Instructions
		D: How to use Filex
		E: Connecting to a Remote FILEX Server
		F: Running a FILEX Server		
		G: Accessing the DCN FILEX (24hr) Server
		H: Direct-Link
		I: Technical Support 
		J: Troubleshooting

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|                           A. INTRODUCTION                            	   |
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Welcome to FILEX, the Ultimate Communications Program. This retail product 
has been made shareware to show you the power of click-and-drag file 
management over the modem. FILEX is the easiest software program ever 
developed to help you transfer files over the modem. 

FILEX v1.02 is a comprehensive file management utility for Microsoft Windows 
3.0, 3.1, 3.11 or NT. Additionally, it can serve as a link between your 
laptop and your desktop computer by allowing for links via serial cable. 
When you use FILEX to call (dial via modem) another computer, FILEX will 
allow you to display the hard drive of the remote PC and will allow you to 
click-and-drag files between the two computers with automatic compression of 
all files transmitted.

System Requirements:
    286 or higher IBM PC or compatible or PS/2	(386 recommended)
    minimum 2MB RAM (4MB recommended)
    Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11	or Windows NT
    DOS 3.3 (or higher)
    Windows compatible monitor (VGA)
    1.5MB hard disk space
    minimum 2400 baud modem (9600 recommended)

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|                     B. SPECIAL FILEX v2.0 OFFER                          |
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DCN is offering the upgrade from FILEX v1.02 to v2.0 for a special price of 
$99.00. To find out more details, see ORDERFRM.TXT contained with these
files.

FILEX v2.0 has several new and enhanced features which make it truly one
of the most powerful communications programs available. These features
include:

  - Complete Windows Terminal Program with ANSI and WIP emulations, image
    viewing, scroll back, macros and message editor.
  - Send and Receive Faxing capabilities with 'auto-sense' of incoming
    fax, filex or standard terminal program.
  - Directory level security for every user who connects to your
    computer.
  - Document viewing and translation of over 30 popular document formats
    including MS Word, Word Perfect, Lotus 123, MS Excel etc.
  - ZIP and Unzip support (2.04g compatible) for viewing and compression
    of computer files.
  - Multiple modem line support with FILEX Pro-4 and Pro-8 editions.
  - Network drive support if you are on a MS Windows for Workgroups
    network.
  - Multiple file extention support
  - Module Support through the FILEX API, a separate product offered
    by DCN which will allow you to create interactive peer-to-peer 
    Windows groupware. DCN used this API to develop the FILEX BBS
    and is now offering the toolkit to everyone. 

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|                     C: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS                         |
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  Step 1: Start Windows
  Step 2: From the Program Manager window, pull-down the File menu
  Step 3: Select RUN from the File menu
  Step 4: At the Command Line prompt, enter in A: or B:\INSTALL 
       	  and click OK.
  Step 5: The install program will guide you and prompt you further to 
       	  complete the installation. At anytime you may cancel the 
       	  installation by choosing NO, CANCEL or selecting the EXIT 
	  button on the lower right hand side of the installation screen.

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|                     D: HOW TO USE FILEX         	          	   |
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We have included comprehensive on-line help with this program in a file 
called "FILEX.HLP". You may access the help documentation at any time by 
selecting the Help item from the main FILEX menu. You may print out the 
individual topics if you need to see the documentation on paper, or simply 
view the information as you need it. You can also access the FILEX help
through the Windows Program Manager "Run" command.

You may also use the help file to see an overview of FILEX's features and
functions by double-clicking in Windows on the "FILEX.HLP" file in the 
\FILEX directory.  In the help file, you will find complete instructions for:



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|               E: CONNECTING TO A REMOTE FILEX SERVER                 	   |
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Using FILEX, you can log into a FILEX Server and easily transfer files 
taking advantage of FILEX's built-in compression routines. FILEX is a speedy
and simple way for Windows users to click and drag files from a remote drive
to a local one. For more information on how to connect to a remote FILEX 
Server, see the FILEX help file. 

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|                     F: RUNNING A FILEX SERVER                            |
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FILEX allows you to grant access to a PC without interrupting the user. A 
few easy steps activate FILEX to run in "Server" mode in the background,
while the user continues their tasks. FILEX offers password security and 
four levels of drive access.

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|                     G: ACCESSING DCN'S SERVER                            |
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The phone number of the DCN FILEX Server is 805-961-8702. You have access 
to the D: drive of the DCN's 24 hour Server as a 'Guest'. 
          
Please read the Message Board instructions carefully. Here you can get a 
description of the information that is available in the D:\sub-directories 
and on how to leave a file for our attention (ie a *.TXT file). 
	
For example: You could leave a Tech Support question or description in the 
TECHSUPP sub-directory, then select 'Leave Message' via the Remote menu 
(i.e. Technical Support), so the Server Operator knows you have left an 
important message.

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|                            H: DIRECT LINK				   |
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FILEX allows a Direct-Link null modem connection between two computers. This
is accomplished by connecting two hosts with a null modem serial cable, 
setting one host as a FILEX Server, and connecting to the Server with the 
FILEX Client host. For more information, see the FILEX help file.

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|                          I: TECHNICAL SUPPORT				   |
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Technical support is available for registered owners of FILEX. To 
simultaneously upgrade to FILEX 2.0 and register yourself as a FILEX user,
see the file ORDERFRM.TXT. 

DCN's support services are subject to DCN's prices, terms and conditions in
place at the time the service is used.

Technical Support is NOT available for users of FILEX 1.02 Shareware.

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|                          J: TROUBLESHOOTING				   |
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A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is included in the "FILEX.HLP" file. 
Run the help file and see the Troubleshooting section.

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