                     K-INSTALL for DOS and Windows 1.8

             Copyright (c) 1994-95 by Rob McDonell, ARK ANGLES
                            All Rights Reserved


                     SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPERS


WHAT YOU GET

  K-INSTALL is written by a software developer for software developers,
  both amateur and professional.  I know the importance and value of a
  risk free, bug free, hassle free product.  K-INSTALL offers many
  benefits to all users.

  Unregistered users get limited support during the trial period, but
  are not licensed to use or distribute INSTALL.EXE or SETUP.EXE with
  their own software.  The unregistered version may only be distributed
  as a package in its own right, including all files listed in VENDOR.TXT.

  Registered users get support for at least 12 months, and are licensed
  to use and distribute INSTALL.EXE and/or SETUP.EXE royalty free with
  any of their own software.  They also receive the latest version of
  the package and a printed, fully indexed manual.

  Customised versions of K-INSTALL are also available such that your
  options can be hard coded into the program rather than specified in
  the separate settings file.  This not only makes the program even
  more secure, but also smaller.  You just need to send me a copy of
  your settings file the way you like it, and I will promptly return
  to you a new EXE file with those settings embedded.

  Registered users will get prompt resolution of problems, and free
  upgrades if they encounter bugs.  And there are the standard benefits
  of the ARK ANGLES Triple Guarantee of
  
    1) Quality through standards and testing,
    2) Suitability through try-before-you-buy, and
    3) Money Back if not completely satisfied.

  See REGISTER.TXT for full details of licensing options and pricing.


PROGRAM HISTORY

  1.80  31.07.95.  Support for archives with subdirectories.  New binary
                   format registration data file for writing strings
                   without leading length byte or terminating null.
                   ISECT default 'NoSection' no longer provided.
                   Windows version only:  Reduction in size of SETUP.EXE.
                   Enhanced bitmap file error checking and screen refreshing.
                   Fixed occasional GPF error when running external programs.

  1.70  28.05.95.  Improved error handling when updating Program Manager.
                   Minor enhancements and documentation changes.

  1.60  11.05.95.  New ~GROUP variable.  Enhancements to RUN keyword and
                   reboot/restart functions.  New options on INPUT and
                   DIR keywords for longer explanatory questions.  Beeps
                   with error messages only.  Registration data file backed
                   up before overwriting in text format.  Running percent
                   during install.  Some minor problems fixed.  DOS version
                   only: BIG and WIN keywords replaced by RUN option, and
                   new GROUP keyword to update Windows Program Manager.
                   Windows version only: new WINDOW keyword to set window
                   size and style, new WINVER keyword and variable for
                   checking Windows version, and Uninstall now deletes
                   SETUP.EXE correctly.

  1.50  25.04.95.  Basic settings file generator.  Maximum of allowable
                   MKDIR, DEL, INSTALL, AUTO, CONF, REG, INI, ITEM and
                   REMOVE keywords limited only by available memory.  New
                   options for INSTALL keyword to display file desciptions
                   and run external programs.  New option for PATH keyword
                   to add multiple directories.  New EXE keyword to add
                   parameters for self-unpacking archives.  Additional
                   predefined variables, and all variables now available
                   with FIRST, LAST, INSTALL, RUN and CATALOG keywords.
                   Duplicate "device=" statements handled in SYSTEM.INI.
                   User confirmation not required if installing to root
                   directory.  Faster file copying to and from diskettes.
                   Other minor enhancements.  DOS version only: new IFILE,
                   ISECT and INI keywords to allow updating of INI files.

  1.40  04.04.95.  New ~INST variable to perform functions on the install
                   disk itself.  User confirmation sought during install if
                   chosen directory already exists, and during uninstall
                   before deleting files from Windows or Windows System
                   directories.  Fixed problems with AUTO keywords wiping
                   out a final shell command in AUTOEXEC.BAT.  Windows
                   version only: PICTURE keyword no longer causes hang if
                   bitmap does not exist.

  1.30  13.03.95.  New REMOVE keyword to delete application-generated files
                   during uninstall.  New ARCHIVE keyword to define an
                   additional unarchiving program.  Windows version only:
                   PICTURE keyword can now read BMP files from disk, has
                   more flexible positioning, additional styles, and bitmap
                   stretching.

  1.20  10.03.95.  New DOSVER keyword to check DOS version number.  Changed
                   INST keyword to INSTALL and MKD to MKDIR.  New BUFFERS
                   keyword to check and update BUFFERS value in CONFIG.SYS.
                   Windows version only: New PATTERN and ICON keywords and
                   enhanced PICTURE keyword for greater customisation of
                   K-INSTALL screen.

  1.10  23.02.95.  First general release.

  1:0x  Early 95.  Various limited release versions for testing.
  

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

  I am working to make both the DOS and Windows versions of K-INSTALL
  the most sophisticated and versatile installation programs available.
  Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
  
  Electronic communication is probably the easiest for all feedback, bug
  reports or other support - see CompuServe and Internet addresses below.
  In most circumstances I will respond within 24-48 hours.
  
  Some of the many enhancements currently under consideration or underway
  for future versions of K-INSTALL are:
  
    *  more options for screen layout, graphics and fonts
    *  make uninstall undo changes to AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, INI
       files and Program Manager

  A professional version of K-INSTALL is also due for release in August 1995
  which will include features such as:
  
    *  complete customisation of all messages, even for other languages
    *  basic copy protection facilities
    *  ability to scramble the settings file to prevent tampering
    *  text and graphics slide show capabilities
    *  allow optional components to be installed separately at a later time
    
  Please contact me with your feedback and requirements.  Upgrade pricing
  will be very competitive.


Regards,

Rob McDonell
Proprietor,  ARK ANGLES
Postal:      P O Box 190, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, AUSTRALIA
Phone:       (047)588100 or Intl+61-47-588100
Fax:         (047)588638 or Intl+61-47-588638
Internet:    100237.141@compuserve.com
CompuServe:  100237,141
