                        **CONTENTS**

            1.  Installation - general notes 
            2.  Hardware and software required
            3.  List of files on the installation disk 
            4.  Installation.         (manual)
            5.  Installation          (automatic)
            6.  Distribution and charges
            7.  Limited Warranty
            8.  Copyright
            9.  Shareware - The user-supported concept
            10. **GETTING STARTED**GETTING STARTED**



1. INSTALLATION - GENERAL NOTES:


NO FILES WILL BE INSERTED INTO YOUR WINDOWS OR WINDOWS/SYSTEM DIRECTORIES 
WITHOUT YOUR KNOWBLEDGE OR PERMISSION. 
A LIST OF FILES USED AND DESCRIPTIONS IS GIVEN BELOW.
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FILE WILL ALLOW A COMPLETE DEINSTALLATION 
IF THIS IS WANTED IN THE FUTURE.

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2. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIRED

This program is recommended for use with the following minimum hardware 
and software:

         Computer system:
                  Processor           386 SX 
                  Memory              2MBytes memory 
                  Mouse

         Software:
                  Disk Cache          SmartDrive or similar.
                  Windows  3.1        Windows 3.0 lacks some files.
                                      HelpFile is 3.1 format.

Microsoft quotes the following hardware minima to run Windows:

        Enhanced Mode:
                             386SX or higher processor
                             640K Conventional Memory
                             1024K Extended Memory
        Standard Mode:
                             286 or higher processor
                             640K Conventional Memory
                             384K Extended Memory

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3. INSTALLATION          (MANUAL)

A simple manual installation on to a fixed disk is possible by following 
the procedure below. (Operation from a floppy disk is possible, but this 
is too slow in operation to be practical.)

          1. Create a directory of your choice
          2. Copy the following files into this directory
                    JMPSTART.EXE
                    LAUNCH00.CFG
                    CONFIG.INX
                    JMPSTART.HLP
          3. You may elect to copy VBRUN300.DLL and CMDIALOG.VBX into 
             the same directory, or alternatively into the Windows\System.
             directory.  You need not copy these two files if they 
             currently exist on your system, and are on your PATH.
          
It is preferable, if you do not already have VBRUN300.DLL and 
CMDIALOG.VBX, to put these into the windows\system directory to make 
them available to other applications now or in the future. Lots of 
programs put files unnecessarily into the windows directory, and it is 
a real pain getting rid of them at a later date.  VBRUNX00.DLL however 
is an exception to the rule that.... 

NOTHING SHOULD BE PUT INTO THE WINDOWS DIRECTORY UNLESS IT IS COMMON TO 
SEVERAL APPLICATIONS !

Note that VBRUN200 and VBRUN100 are (unfortunately) not compatible with 
programs generated by Version 3 of Visual Basic, which uses VBRUN300. 
Source programs may be recompiled to use VBRUN300.DLL, but older existing
executables will expect VBRUN100 or VBRUN200 and will not look for 
VBRUN300.DLL.

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4. INSTALLATION        (AUTOMATIC  -  Optional)

An Installation program is included which will install the files onto
your fixed disk. You may select the directory to install to, and determine
whether to include Visual Basic files in your windows directory or to 
hold them locally in the "JumpStart" directory. If VBRUN300.DLL is not 
present on the install disk, or in your path, then the installation
program cannot run and you will need to install manually. Additionally 
you must have/acquire VBRUN300.DLL, and CMDIALOG.VBX if these are not 
present on your system, in order to run JumpStart.

No Program Manager Group will be generated, as this is basically only 
one executable file ! No changes are made to any ".ini" files.
With the Program Manager running, use File..New..Program Item..Browse.. 
to add JumpStart.exe to an existing program group, if you must.
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5. LIST OF FILES ON THE INSTALLATION DISK.

  The files installed are as listed below:

  Essential Files:
          JMPSTART.EXE             The main executable program.
          CMDIALOG.VBX             Visual Basic add on "eXtension"
          VBRUN300.DLL             Visual Basic "Run-Time" extensions.
          LAUNCH00.CFG             Initial configuration file
          CONFIG. INX              Configurations Index file

  Additional files:
          Setup.exe                (Visual Basic) Installation File
          Install.txt              This File
          Order.txt                12 UK $18 USA
          JmpStart.hlp             Windows 3.1 Help file.
          Describe.txt             Brief overview description.

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6. DISTRIBUTION AND CHARGES

You may freely distribute the JmpStart.exe and associated files as long 
as jmpstart.exe is unregistered. You may not modify the jmpstart.exe or 
any "TXT"  or associated files in any way.

This is User-Supported software (Shareware).  If you find this program 
useful, please send  US $18.00 per copy or $125 per 10 copies. UK 12 
or 80 per 10 copies.  Please send checks only, We cannot accept Credit 
Card orders.  In return, you will get the next upgrade at distribution cost,
and  notification of new updates thereafter.  You WILL get notified - A 
database of all registered users is maintained.

CORPORATE USERS - IF YOU CONTINUE TO USE JUMPSTART, YOU MUST HAVE A FULLY 
REGISTERED VERSION.  AN UNLIMITED-USER SITE LICENSE MAY BE ARRANGED.

Whether you are registered or not, we are receptive to any enhancements 
you might suggest, problem reports, or any comments you have,  We will 
endeavour to respond very promptly to all enquiries. 
(Tel Number per Order.txt file)

Please send check to:  (See Order.txt file)

You are encouraged to distribute copies of JumpStart subject to the 
following conditions:

1)  All files are distributed together and unaltered. (This file includes 
    a list of the JumpStart file set., above)

2)     [a]  No fee is charged.

    or [b]  You are a vendor/distributor approved by the ASP and abide by 
            ASP rules.

    or [c]  You request and receive written permission from The Software 
            Stable to charge a small fee for media and handling.

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7. LIMITED WARRANTY

The Software Stable warrants, to the original buyer only, a guarantee of 
merchantability and fitness for purpose of this program, for a period of 
30 days from the day of registration.    

Should the program prove defective, The Software Stable, or its dealers, 
will not assume liability for any consequential damages arising out of 
the use of, or inability to use this program, even if The Software Stable 
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, nor for any claim by 
any other party. 

The Software Stable's entire liability, and you exclusive remedy shall 
be, at The Software Stable's option, and subsequent upon notification by 
you of your registration number,  either :

       I) Replacement of the program that does not appear to meet the 
          above limited warranty
   or

      ii) A return of the registration fee.

The Software Stable disclaims all other warranties, other than the above, 
either express or implied, The Software Stable does not warrant that the 
program will either meet all your requirements, or will be error free in 
operation.

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8. COPYRIGHT

Copyright (C) 1994 by The Software Stable.  All rights reserved. This 
software is protected by United Kingdom Copyright Law, United States 
Copyright Law and international treaty provisions.

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9. THE USER-SUPPORTED CONCEPT
      
                            User-supported Software
      
      User-supported software (also known as "shareware") is an
      experiment in distributing computer programs based on these
      beliefs:
      
       1.  That the value and utility of software is best assessed by
           the user on his/her own system.
       2.  That the creation of personal computer software can and
           should be supported by the computing community.
       3.  That copying of programs should be encouraged, rather than
           restricted

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10. GETTING STARTED

As well as a Windows Help File, this program has a feature included which 
guides the new user through the initial steps. This is called "Beginner 
Help", and is to be found under the menu item titled "Xtras".
When first run, the program should start up with "Beginner Help" active.

The program may be started from within Windows, or from the DOS command 
line. Windows will be started by JumpStart, if not already running.

The following are suitable command line (or batch file) statements:

             C:\JUMP\JMPSTART
             Using whatever drive and directory you have choosen.
         or
             WIN JMPSTART,   OR JMPSTART
             From within the JumpStart directory, or anywhere, if you elect 
             to include the the choosen directory to your PATH statement.
             (Autoexec.bat file).


            


