What's New! with Thesaur Plus.....

                       New in Thesaur Plus for v2.0
                             and Thesaur v4.0
                         Released December, 1989

    ->  *  means in direct response to a user suggestion  <-

WORDS
* - 20,000 more words  - Total Close to 50,000 as of this version
* - Listing of synonyms changed to allow for up to 40 synonyms per word
  - New data file format to allow for greater flexibility/more words/
       and smaller size.
  - Now, two files are used, a Data file and an Index file.
       These two files together are about the same size as the previous
       Data file (smaller actually), but hold 20,000 more words!


THESPLUS.EXE
  - This program is now 8k smaller.
* - Memory Requirements lowered by 7-8K of RAM - Currently needs 73k of RAM
       Can still use Diskswapping if you want, or EMS if available to
       reduce RAM requirements to 10k.
* - No longer is a SET THESPLUS= required to tell Thesaur Plus the Data file
       directory - it now automatically figures out the drive and directory
* - When a word is not found, a screen informing you of the fact, and asking
       whether you want to try another word or quit is used instead of just
       displaying the closest word (often unrelated)
* - Graphics Screens (CGA) are now supported with the /CGA command line switch
       Note: Adds 16k to memory requirements.  EGA and VGA graphic screens are
             not supported at this time.
  - The Cross Reference has been removed for the time being.  The New data
       format accomplishes much the same thing, and by using Alternate Word,
       Backtrack you still have easy access to all the information


CONFIG.EXE   (Previous file name was INSTALL.EXE)
  - The Configuration/install program is now only 12k.
  - This program no longer will copy the files for you - this
       is a simple thing, and the space was needed for new features
       and THESAUR.EXE
* - This program no longer creates a batch file on C:\ to install
       ThesPlus - All that is needed is to run the .EXE (and add any command
       line options you want)
* - Can now be used to Configure Thesaur Plus even if you don't have a hard
       drive as C:
  - Note: This program modifies THESPLUS.EXE

THESAUR.EXE
* - Both of my thesaurus' have now been included on the same disk.
    This disk now contains THESAUR in addition to THESAUR PLUS.
        This program allows you to add and delete synonyms from the data file.
        Works like ThesPlus.Exe but is not memory resident, and has
        added features.
  - Ability to add any synonym to the data file.
  - Ability to delete synonyms - Poof
  - Faster than ThesPlus.Exe (Uses more memory to store word
       locations)
  - Same commands exactly - you already know how to use it.

    -->  Replaces all previous versions of THESAUR

SUPPORT
  - Another new place to reach me has been made available -  I can now be
       reached via InterLink as Derrick Burgess in the Shareware Conference.
  - A new place to discuss shareware and hosted by the ASP has just been opened
       on CIS - GO SHAREWARE - I'll be there!
  - You can now get a Shareware version directly from me for $6 - OR you can
       send a Self Addressed Stamped Diskette Mailer and Disk, and I'll send
       you the shareware version free.  ($5 of the $6 can be applied to
       registration later if you go that way)
  - Documentation re-written to correspond to changes in ThesPlus.Exe

REGISTRATION
  - Still only $20......  and now covers both Thesaur Plus AND Thesaur 
       With 2.0 I hope that you are satisfied (for awhile) - if you are
       a registered user, this is what your support has made possible,
       if you are still considering registering, or this is your first
       exposure to Thesaur Plus - Enjoy the current version, and
       hopefully you will help support future advancements in Thesaur 
       Plus because I *DO* support it myself.

  - Phone support has been added for ALL users, registered or not.
       I will not turn you away if you are not registered (I never
       have though).  The only catch, is that I am not always
       available, and the best time to catch me is in the evenings
       on the days of Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday....You can
       try at other times and I *Might* be there.  That's PST for
       those interested.....(The number is 818-347-2910 for those
       that understood the above <Grin>)

Thank you for your interest and support of Thesaur and Thesaur Plus.

                               Derrick Burgess
                                  Member ASP