README.TXT file for Zippidy Do Da v1.45
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Zippidy Do Da requires at least Windows 3.1.  If it is installed on a Windows 3.0 system, it will not run.

This trial version of Zippidy Do Da *DOES NOT* have the latest available data. It's data is from 1997. You will be able to use all of the application's functions to evaluate the product. Once you purchase a license you will received the latest data.

Due to the rapidly changing area codes we now have a subscription available.  You can subscribe to 4 updates delivered quarterly for $50.  If you don't subscribe you can order an upgrade for $15 dollars each plus $3.50 shipping/handling charge.  Update notices will still be sent out only on an annual basis.

Thank you for supporting shareware and choosing our product. If you haven't purchased your copy of Zippidy Do Da, please do it now while you are thinking about it.

If you are a member of CompuServe you can use the Shareware Registration facility to pay for Zippidy Do Da.  Just 'GO SWREG', then when asked for the SWREG number enter #5625.

Zippidy Do Da is a shareware program for Microsoft Windows 3.1 or greater. It is NOT FREE.  You are granted a 30 day trial period to try Zippidy Do Da, to see if it fits your needs. If you continue to use it beyond the 30 day trial period you MUST license your copy from SMI Corporation.  If you purchased  diskette(s) from a shareware vendor that contained Zippidy Do Da, you have only paid a disk duplication fee. You must still purchase Zippidy Do Da from SMI Corporation.

Zippidy Do Da is a utility program that allows you to look up cities by zip code, area code, state, or city name.  This version adds international country and city direct dial codes. We feel we have included much useful information in this release.  However, as we continue to upgrade the program, we would be glad to hear suggestions from you about new features you would like to see included in a future release. Thank you for using Zippidy Do Da.

The first time you run Zippidy Do Da, it will need to build its indexes. On an 80486 33MHz PC it will take less than 5 minutes.  You will need at least 4.5Mb available to build the indexes. If for some reason (power failure, etc.) the index build fails before it is completed you can try it again after you close other applications that may be running or free up some disk space.

If you still have problems then contact SMI with the error messages you received and we will try to resolve the problem.

Thanks for choosing Zippidy Do Da by SMI Corporation.

SMI Corporation is always glad to hear from our users. If you find bugs or have comments about features you would like to see in future versions, please call or write us.  We'll be glad to hear from you!

Address:
    SMI Corporation
    Customer Relations
    P.O. Box 582221
    Tulsa, OK 74158

Phone:
    (918) 241-2301
    8:00am to 5:00pm Central time

E-Mail:
    WWW: http://www.smisoftware.com
    Internet: support@smisoftware.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you received Zippidy Do Da as a ZIP file, you should find a file called ZD145.ZIP.  It will contain the files listed in the Packing List section of VENDINFO.DIZ.  If any of the files are missing you do not have a complete package and should contact SMI to get a complete copy.

You should unzip the file to a directory on you hard disk. Then from Program Manager select FILE/RUN..., or for Windows 95 click Start and RUN... Then enter C:\TEMP\SETUP.EXE, (or wherever you unzipped the file) then just follow the screen prompts.

Paying the license fee entitles you to some benefits beyond a clear conscience.

1) You can get a free CompuServe sign up kit with a $15.00 usage credit.
2) You get a version of Zippdiy Do Da with the latest data.
3) You get a printed manual.
4) You get a 32-bit version of the program.
