Software Manager
Version 3.00

Readme File
=============================================================================

This readme file is organized into the following sections:

	o System Requirements
	o Installation Instructions
	o Uninstall Instructions
	o Software Self-Check
	o Inventory of Files
	o Network Support
	o Future Release Notes
	o Quality


System Requirements
===================

	o Windows 3.1
	o Hard Disk
	o Printer (optional)
	o Mouse   (optional)


Installation Instructions
=========================
 
	1. From the Program Manager, select the File menu.
	2. From the File menu, select the Run command.
	3. A dialog box will appear. Enter the following command 
	and press the OK button: 

		A:\INSTALL.EXE    

	 Note: If you are using a different drive than A:, then
	       substitute your drive letter in the command above.
 
	4. The installation dialog box for the Software Manager
	will appear. Enter the Program Manager group and 
	default directory you would like to use. By default,
	the Program Manager group is "Software Manager" and the default
	directory is "C:\SOFTMGR".

     Note: This product is distributed as Shareware. If you continue
	   using this program, you are required to register your copy
	   with PCSoft. See REGISTER.TXT for registration instructions.


Uninstall Instructions
======================

To remove the Software Manager product from your system:

	1. Make sure the Software Manager is not running.
     2. Delete all files in the Software Manager main directory and 
	subdirectories. 
     3. Delete the SOFTMGR.INI file from the Windows directory.
     4. Delete Software Manager group and icons from Program Manager.
    


Software Self-Check
===================

PCSoft has taken every effort to ensure the quality and reliability of the
Software Manager. A self-check is performed each time the Software Manager
is started to ensure the product is properly installed and configured
on your system.

The self-check process takes less than one second and usually will
not be noticed. In the event one or more self-checks fail, the 
Software Manager will provide instructions on how to proceed.


Inventory of Files
==================

     The 21 Software Manager files are listed below. 

	
     File Name     Format     Description 
     ------------  -------    ----------------------------------------
     
     README.TXT    TEXT       This file
     VENDOR.DOC    TEXT       Vendor information file

     SOFTMGR.EXE   PROGRAM    Software Manager program
     SOFTMGR.HLP   HELP       Help file
     SOFTMGR.INI   TEXT       Initialization file
     SOFTMGR.TXT   TEXT       Product information file

     MANUAL.WRI    WRITE      Software Manager User Manual
     MANUAL.ICO    ICON       User Manual icon

     REGISTER.TXT  TEXT       Registration instructions and order form
     REGISTER.ICO  ICON       Registration icon

     UNINPRO.TXT   TEXT       Procedure: Software Uninstall  
     DISTPRO.TXT   TEXT       Procedure: Create distribution diskette
     BOOTPRO.TXT   TEXT       Procedure: Build boot diskette
     RCVRPRO.TXT   TEXT       Procedure: System recovery
  
     COMSOFT.TXT   TEXT       Commercial software summary
    
     INSTALL.EXE   PROGRAM    Installation program (Bootstrap)
     INSTALL.SQU   PROGRAM    Installation program (Compressed)
     INWIN.INF     TEXT       Installation parameter file

     UNINSTL.BAT   TEXT       Uninstall Software Manager batch file

     DOS.PIF       PIF        DOS Program Information File

     SAMPLE.RPT    TEXT       Sample File Difference Report


Network Support
===============

This product is designed to maintain software on desktop and laptop
computers. Additional software is required to allow the Software Manager
to analyze changes to network disk drives. Registered users can order
the additional software directly from PCSoft at no charge.  

Future Release Notes
====================

Registered users will receive special upgrade offers for future releases
of this product. Contact PCSoft at (415) 492-0123 for product release
information. This copy of Software Manager is version 3.00. 

Software Manager, version 4.00, scheduled for general release in 
1994 will include the following features:

  
      Software menu: Uninstall command (enhancement)
      ----------------------------------------------

      This enhanced feature will allow you to choose to either: 
      (1) perform all software removal tasks manually with a generated
      step-by-step procedure or (2) let the Software Manager perform each
      software removal task with your confirmation. 

   
      Software menu: Move command (new)
      ---------------------------------

      If you move an application to a new subdirectory, chances are high
      that the application will no longer run properly. Why is this true?
      Windows and DOS store information about application directory 
      locations in configuration files. Moving software to a new directory
      without updating configuration files means the operating system
      will no longer know where to find application components.
     
      The Move Wizard will allow you to move a software application to
      a new directory and will automatically update all Windows and
      DOS configuration files.

   
      Software menu: Verify command (new)
      ----------------------------------- 

      This new feature is very useful when an existing application no
      longer works. For example you may have deleted outdated document  
      files and accidentally deleted a software application file. 

      The Verify Wizard will determine if the application is still 
      properly installed and provide step-by-step instructions to repair 
      any problems detected.        

   
      Software menu: Report command (new)
      -----------------------------------

      This new function will allow you to re-create a Software 
      Installation report.

Software Manager, version 4.00, will also include an updated Commercial
Software Summary (COMSOFT.TXT).
    

Quality
=======

PCSoft is committed to delivering high quality products that meet your
expectations. This product has been extensively tested to ensure
reliability and ease of use. If you have a comment or suggestion on how
to improve this product to better serve your needs, contact PCSoft at:

	    PCSoft
	    25 Mt. Lassen Drive
	    San Rafael, CA 94903

	    Phone: (415) 492-0123
	    FAX:   (415) 492-8950

            Compuserve ID: 72203,2310

This product complies with the Shareware Standard published by the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).   

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