=============================== README.TXT ================================== Welcome to the PDSL AUDIO AND MUSIC LIBRARY CDROM This CD ROM copyright (C) 1999 PDSL. CONTENT: This disk brings you a huge collection of files and programs related to MUSIC, AUDIO and related subjects. Most of the files on this disc are provided in ZIPPED form, this means you will have to unzip them to your hard disk before you can run them. The VIEW program will do this for you automatically on selection of a file, it will also allow you to view various formats of graphic file. IMPORTANT: This CD is ONLY available DIRECT from PDSL; if you obtained a copy elswhere you have an illegal copy. Please contact PDSL and let us know. A reward will be given for information leading to prosecution of those who infringe our copyrights. This disk contains many shareware programs. Shareware can be considered to be a "try before you buy" system where you are expected to pay the program author a registration fee if you find the program useful. You will find details of registration included in the document/text files provided with each program. The cataloguing system, disk numbering system, program descriptions, directory files and certain copyright names used in this CD are copyright (C) PDSL 1996-1999. We also claim anthology copyright for the disc as a whole and for certain program compilations included. ============================================================================ Here is a list of some important files & directories. Root directory 00GLOBAL.txt Descriptions of all the files on this disc. readme.txt The file you're currently reading. register.txt Fill this in to receive notification of updates to this CD. view.exe MSDOS: Program to view the index files and select files to unzip. Other directories 00_INDEX.TXT Each other directory contains one, it lists the files in that directory. \help Contains PDSL hypertext catalogue. Plus help on using shareware and contents lists for some other PDSL CD ROMS. \utils Various Utilities to help you. \utils\unzip.exe Program that unzips *.zip files. \vbrun VBRUN100.DLL, VBRUN200.DLL, VBRUN300.DLL etc may be needed for some Windows programs. ========================================================================== To use this disc, you will need to unarchive the compressed programs on the CDROM to your hard disk. To make browsing the disk easier we have provided a program called VIEW. It runs under MSDOS (or a DOS window from Windows). It lives in the root directory of the CDROM. This program allows you to page through the index files and then unarchive the program(s) you want onto your hard disk. ========================================================================== MSDOS: The VIEW Program To use this disc under MSDOS, first change drives to your CDROM drive. Then type GO in the root directory of the CDROM drive and press ENTER. This will display a menu from which you may choose to run view or other options. The VIEW program will display a listing of the disc's subdirectories and their descriptions. Use the cursor (arrow) keys to move the highlight bar up and down the screen, and press ENTER to change into any of the subdirectories. The VIEW program will then display a list of files within that particular directory. To view or run any of these files, press ENTER. To copy a particular file, press the "C" key. To return to the subdirectory listing, press the ESCAPE key. Pressing "?" will display a help screen. ======================================================================= For help on how to install a program you uncompressed onto your hard drive from the CDROM run the PDSLHELP program from the GO menu. This will give information on how to run programs. ======================================================================= For windows programs compiled with Visual Basic, the run time library is required. If you do not have these on your system already we have provided copies in the VBRUN\ directory. Copy these to your windows directory (which is most likely C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM). ======================================================================= Although you may own this disk, you do not own the programs recorded on it. Many of the programs on this disk are shareware. You are free to try each program for a limited amount of time. If you are satisfied, and want to continue to use the program, you are required to register the program by sending a specified amount of money directly to the author of the program. In many cases the author will send you the most up to date version of the program and a printed manual. Please check the individual files for specific information. Please help support shareware by contributing to these authors. They make discs like this possible. ============================================================================= Disclaimer: PDSL makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM. You, assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with any file on this CDROM. ===================================================================== You also need to be aware that we cannot accept any responsibility, or liability in the event that using the software on this disk causes you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from unforeseen crashes. Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks. ===================================================================== PDSL are approved vendor and associate members of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. ====================================================================== All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders. Third-party applications/software/information are copyrighted by their respective owners. ====================================================================== This CDROM copyright (c) 1999 PDSL. All rights reserved. ====================================================================== PDSL PO BOX 131 Crowborough, Sussex, TN6 1WS United Kingdom +44 1892 663298 +44 1892 667473 (fax) BBS +44 1892 661149 =============================== README.TXT ==================================