6 November 1996
24 Heshvan 5757

HEBREW CALENDAR for WINDOWS(R)
Version 8
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INSTALLATION
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a) From Supplied Disk: Run SETUP on the installation floppy disk from Windows.

b) From ZIP File: UnZIP to a subdirectory such as HEBCAL. Run SETUP. 

UPGRADING FROM PREVIOUS VERSIONS
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Setup files displaying "Unregistered" may be used to update/upgrade "Registered" versions.

Although Version 8 will not overwrite your HEBCAL.CFG and PERSONAL.DAT files, it is recommended that you install Version 8 to a new directory, for example, HEBCAL8.

The registered version of HEBREW CALENDAR no longer requires User Names and User ID Numbers.

FEATURES
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*Covers 600 years: Common 1600-2200, Hebrew 5360-5960
*Convert dates from Common-to-Hebrew or Hebrew-to-Common
*Calendars:
  -Sunrise, sunset, holiday and Shabbat candle lighting and Shabbat ending times
  -Select to include anniversaries, notes, readings and holidays
  -Change colors, fonts, margins, and titles
*Daily notes:
  -Personal for up to nine users
  -Easy repeat capability
  -Show in calendars and pop-up Reminders window
  -Independent notes calendar
*Zmanim features:
  -Daily and monthly charts
  -26 user-defined definitions
  -Based on sunrise and sunset at user-defined location
  -Geographic database for cities
  -Automatic Daylight Savings Time
  -Exportable monthly charts
*Exportable data:
  -Holidays
  -Zmanim
  -Date conversion
  -Anniversary database
  -Anniversary observances
*Holidays:
   -Yearly lists (exportable)
  -Used-defined spelling and descriptions
  -Select only those desired for lists
  -Exportable yearly list
*Anniversaries:
  -Common or Hebrew observance
  -Yahrzeits, birthdays and general anniversaries
  -Personal for up to nine users
  -Show on calendars and pop-up Reminders list
  -Exportable database and observances
  -Independent calendars to set observance range
*Preferences:  
  -Israel/Diaspora/U.S. preferences selectable
  -12/24-hour time formats
  -Spelling of Hebrew month names
  -Selectable date formats (MM-DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY)
  -Personal for up to nine users
*First-of-Month (Rosh Hodesh) relationships for each year
*Shabbat (annual cycle) and holiday Torah/Haftarah readings, user editable
*"Omer" count
*Common month and day names localized based on Windows Control Panel setting
*Customizable access to any two Windows applications or associated documents
*QuickDate feature for mini-floating Window option, alway stays on top of other applications

DEFAULT ZMANIM DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS VERSION
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Daylight = sunrise - sunset

Sha'a Zmanit (GR"O) = 1/12 of daylight = 1 proportional hour = 1 phr

Alot HaShachar (Dawn)
  16.1 degrees below horizon (Rambam)
  72 minutes before sunrise (Rabbi Moshe Feinstein)

HaNetz HaChama (Sunrise) = horizon with elevation compensation

Earliest Tallit
  11 degrees below horizon
  10.2 degrees below horizon

Kriat Shema
  M"A = sunrise + 3 phr - 36 minutes
  GR"O = sunrise + 3 phr

Tefila
  M"A = sunrise + 4 phr - 24 minutes
  GR"O = sunrise + 4 phr

Chatzot (Midday/Night)
  GR"O = sunrise + 6 phr
  M"A = sunrise + 6 phr
  
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola)
  GR"O = sunrise + 6.5 phr
  M"A = sunrise + 6.5 phr + 6 minutes

Mincha K'tana
  GR"O = sunrise + 9.5 phr
  M"A = sunrise + 9.5 phr + 42 minutes

Plag HaMincha
  GR"O = sunrise + 10.75 phr
  M"A = sunrise + 10.75 phr + 57 minutes

Candlelighting
  18 minutes before sunset

Shkia (Sunset) = horizon with elevation compensation

Tzait HaChochavim (Dusk)
  5.95 degrees below horizon (Ba'al HaTanya)
  3 Medium Stars = 7.5 degrees below horizon
  3 Small Stars = 9.5 degrees below horizon
  72 minutes (Rabbeinu Tam) = sunset + 72 minutes

End of Shabbat
  45 minutes after sunset

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 8
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* Complete interface redesign
* Notes entered with independent calendar, or can be accessed from Calendars tab
* User-dfined zmanim
* Personal notes, anniversary list and configuration settings for up to nine users
* Holiday candle lighting on calendars
* Adjustable calendar margins
* Anniversary prefix on calendars may be deleted
* Exportable anniversary data bases
* Exportable anniversary observance lists
* Exportable annual holiday lists
* Exportable dates
* Exportable zmanim lists
* Repeat notes capability
* Select holidays to exclude
* Automatic Daylight Savings Time
* Selihot observance added
* International localization based on Windows Control Panel setting for Common month and day names

TRADEMARKS
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Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.

Calendar Maven, Hebrew Calendar with scroll logo and 1/aleph calendar logo are trademarks of Joseph M. Kohn. 

UPGRADES AND UPDATES
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An "update" corrects bugs and problems or makes some minor program improvements. An "upgrade" represents the incorporation of major improvements or features. 

New versions are regularly posted to America Online (AOL), Compuserve (CIS) and Internet. Look for filenames with format HBCL*.ZIP:
 AOL:     Keyword SOFTWARE CENTER, search JoeMKohn
 CIS:     WINDOWS SHAREWARE, ISRAEL, RELIGION Forums; search 74651,116
 Internet FTP:  
   Simtel-        oak.oakland.edu/simtel/win3/calendar
   CICA-          ftp.cica.indiana.edu/pub/pc/win3/pim
   Jerusalem 1-   ftp.jer1.co.il/pub/software/msdos/calendar
   NYSERNET-      israel.nysernet.org/israel/computers/software/msdos
 CALENDAR MAVEN Web Site:   http://users.aol.com/calmaven/calmaven.htm [MOST UP-TO-DATE]

COPYING AND DISTRIBUTION
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*REGISTERED VERSION*
The registered version is a licensed, copyrighted program and may not be copied, reproduced, or duplicated except for archival purposes by the original purchaser/user. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of the biblical commandments and against Federal, and possibly, state laws.

HEBREW CALENDAR printed manuals are copyrighted material and may not be copied, reproduced, or duplicated in any manner except for excerpts used for published reviews.

*UNREGISTERED VERSION*
Unregistered versions of HEBREW CALENDAR are intended for demonstration or evaluation purposes and may be distributed as "shareware." These versions will display UNREGISTERED or BETA in the title bar. As shareware, you can evaluate the program free of charge. If you find HEBREW CALENDAR useful and continue to use it, you must register and pay the required fee.

The unregistered version may be freely copied and distributed. No fee is to be charged for such copies except to recover costs of duplication and distribution.

The distribution of the intact, unaltered ZIP file is encouraged! Feel free to upload to your favorite BBS or online service.

LICENSE AND DISCLAIMER
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This version of HEBREW CALENDAR is licensed for the personal use of the registered user on two computers, for example, work and at home.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of HEBREW CALENDAR, however, the neither CALENDAR MAVEN(tm) nor any distributor assumes any liability for errors, problems, or consequences due to its use.

CALENDAR MAVEN reserves the right to make changes, corrections and improvements without notification or obligation.

PRICES
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CALENDAR MAVEN reserves the right to change prices or fees for HEBREW CALENDAR, including updates and upgrades, at any time without notification or obligation.


ORDERS, REGISTRATION, UPDATES AND UPGRADES
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All include 3-1/2 inch disk with the latest version of HEBREW CALENDAR and printable manual:

  * US$29 + S/H for new registration.

  * US$15 + S/H for upgrading from Version 1.0 - 7.4. You must include your User ID Number!
    (ZMANIM users may upgrade at this price. Include proof-of-purchase, for example, the copyright page from the manual.)

  * US$1 (Almost free!) + S/H for upgrading from Version 7.5. You must include your User ID Number!

  * S/H (Shipping and Handling) (Non-refundable)
     US$3 to U.S. and Canada.
     US$5 elsewhere.
  
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VERSION HISTORY
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8.0b 961106  Added option for calendar alternate date subtitle. Added Tabs menu selection. Made zmanim definition [0] truly the 'display' zmanit, rather than definition [1]. Corrected potential bug with tab control key activation. SN 8000055.
8.0a 961101  Fixed bug with improper initial date when editing "after sunset" anniversaries. SN 8000037.
8.0  961018  First release of Version 8.
