INTRODUCTION

Thank you for evaluating Converter 1.5. There are several Windows-based
unit conversion utilities available. A couple have prettier interfaces.
But none have the ease of use, the flexibility and the power of Converter
at the low price of $5.

Converter 1.5 allows you to convert all the way from angstroms (one hundred
-millionth of a centimeter) to parsecs (3.26 light years), as well as most 
units in between. That includes standard U.S. units, metric units, 
surveyor's units and even the ancient measuring units used in the Bible.
That's just the length portion of the program. The weight modules include
all U.S. and metric standards as well as Troy weights and Apothecaries'
standards. The time module allows you to convert all the way from nanoseconds
(a billionth of a second) to millenniums. There also such useful modules
as household units, tire pressures and desktop publishing units
(for converting between inches, picas and points.

INSTALLATION

	Installation of Converter 1.5 couldn't be easier. Simply move the 
CONVERTR.EXE and CONVERTR.HLP files to a directory of your choice. You do
not have to create a separate directory for Converter. You must have a copy
of VBRUN300.DLL in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. If you don't have a copy
of VBRUN300.DLL, you can get it from most online services and bulletin 
boards, usually in the form of a zipped archive named VBRUN300.ZIP or
VBRUN3.ZIP.
	You can install an icon in a Program Manager group or run the file 
from a run statement in the Program Manager or by double-clicking on the
CONVERTR.EXE file in the File Manager.
	The operation of the program is self-explanatory, and online help
is provided.

REGISTRATION

Converter 1.5 is not free. It is shareware -- very inexpensive 
shareware. It is not crippled or limited in any way. I have not included 
any annoying nag screens. If you keep this application for use longer 
than 10 days, you are expected to register it. That means sending me 
$5. That's all. Those who registered Converter 1.0 are considered 
registered users of version 1.5. Once you register, you are registered for
all future updates. In exchange, you'll feel good whenever you use 
Converter 1.5, and you'll know that you are helping to keep the shareware 
system working. Send a check to:

			Mike Smith
			405 E. Rutherford Street
			Landrum, S.C. 29356

Shareware distributors are free to distribute this application: 
as long as it is distributed in its original unaltered .ZIP file format, 
nothing is charged beyond the necessary fees covering distribution and as 
long as it is made clear to buyers that the software they are purchasing 
is shareware and requires registration. BBS sysops are free to post 
Converter 1.5 for downloads.