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 ║             GETTING STARTED: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW             ║
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 Each  SoftwareVAULT Collection  contains thousands  of programs and
 resources  of every  size and  variety. To  help you  find your way
 through this  sea of software,  we have included  the SoftwareVAULT
 Librarian program.

 The SoftwareVAULT Librarian is a program that:

 (1) Lets you  sort through the thousands of  programs and resources
     the SoftwareVAULT collections.

 (2) Helps you find programs that interest you.

 (3) Helps  you to transfer  these files and  programs to your  hard
     drive so that you can use them.

 Please note that to use  SoftwareVAULT files you MUST transfer them
 to your hard drive!

 The files on the CD are  compressed and must  be "UNZIPPED" to your
 hard  drive so  they can  be accessed.  (Don't worry, the Librarian
 does this automatically  for you. We "ZIP" our files  up so that we
 can include more software  on each SoftwareVAULT collection, giving
 you more value for your dollar.)


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 ║           TUTORIAL: HOW TO USE THE FILES ON THIS DISC           ║
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 You can  use any of  the thousands of  programs and resources  on a
 SoftwareVAULT Collection with just a few easy steps...

 Step 1:  Use one of the "GROUP" buttons to  narrow your search to a
          specific  group of  areas, press  the button  that you are
          most interested in  and you will be presented  with a list
          of  "AREAS". These  "AREAS"  are  a special  collection of
          files covering a specific  subject. Select the "AREA" that
          interestes you  most and press the  "ENTER" key. This will
          give  you a  long list  of files,  each followed  by a one
          sentence description of what that file does. Once you find
          one that looks interesting, you will have several options.

 Step 2:  a. Press "ENTER" to examine the contents of the "ZIP" file
             of view the "GIF" file (picture).

          b. Press the "F6" function  key to view a long description
             of the file. Not all files have  a long description, so
             don't be surprised if it's the same as the one-sentence
             description.

          c. Press the "F10" function key  to copy the file or unzip
             the file  to your hard  drive. Unless you're  a veteran
             SoftwareVAULT  user,  "examine  the  file contents" and
             "copying  the   file  to  your  hard   disk"  might  be
             confusing. THE OPTION YOU  ALMOST ALWAYS NEED TO SELECT
             IS  "UNZIP TO  HARD  DRIVE".  Selecting "Unzip  to hard
             drive" will decompress the file and will transfer it to
             your computer.

 Step 3:  Select the drive and name a directory in which to put your
          file. Once  you've chosen to  unzip the file  to your hard
          disk,  a  directory  selection  menu  will  appear on your
          screen. Choose  the directory you  would like to  hold the
          file. IT'S USUALLY  A GOOD IDEA TO CREATE  A NEW DIRECTORY
          FOR A  ZIP FILE. Don't worry.  The SoftwareVAULT Librarian
          can do this automatically. Simply  make up a new directory
          name and type it in  the directory box. The Librarian will
          ask you if you want to "create the directory", and when it
          does, answer "Yes".

 Step 4:  Use your file. Exit the Librarian and  go to the directory
          you created to hold your file. You will discover that your
          one ZIP  file has probably decompressed  into a collection
          of smaller files. To start  the program, look for the file
          with an ".EXE"  on the end of it's name.  This is the main
          executable for  the program. Running  it should start  the
          program! Executable files may also have a ".COM" extension
          or a ".BAT" extension.

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 ║                      HELP WITH MENU ITEMS                       ║
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 1) FILE

     1.   a) Change CD-ROM

          Select   "Change  CD-ROM"   to  use   other  SoftwareVAULT
          Collections. When  you select "Change  CD-ROM" be sure  to
          place disc you would like to use in your CD-ROM drive.

          Note: In  order to change  to a specific  CD-ROM disc, you
          must have  specified that you  would like to  install that
          disc  during the  installation procedure.  Also, make sure
          that the correct data path  and drive have been specified.
          If you  are running directly from  the CD-ROM, this option
          will be disabled.


     1.   b) Exit

          Select "Exit" to exit the SoftwareVAULT Librarian.


     1.   c) Export Files Listing

          Saves a partial  or complete list of the  files with their
          one line descriptions to a variety of file formats. Select
          the file format and the category listings you wish to have
          saved.

     1.   d) Print Files Listing/Printer Setup

          Prints  a files  listing and  configures your  printer for
          printing.  For the  appropriate configuration,  check your
          system and your printer instructions.

     1.   e) DOS Shell

          Allows you  to exit the Librarian  temporarily to use DOS.
          Type "Exit" at the DOS prompt to return to the Librarian.


 2) CONTENTS

     "Contents" allows you to explore SoftwareVAULT in two different
     ways with either "Group Browser" or "Category Browser". It also
     contains "Hottest Hits Info" and "Statistics".


     2.   b) Group Browser

          Brings up  an array of  buttons. Each button  highlights a
          certain topic  of software. Click  on a button  to explore
          the  categories contained  in  that  group. Clicking  on a
          specific category will bring up a complete list of all the
          programs and resources contained in that category. See the
          Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
          programs.


     2.   c) Browse-Copy Files

          If  you  don't  want  to  use  the  group buttons, you can
          explore  the  entire  database.  Clicking  on  a  specific
          category will bring up a complete list of all the programs
          and resources contained in  the complete database. See the
          Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
          programs.

     2.   d) Hottest Hits

          Each  SoftwareVAULT collection  contains an  assortment of
          the  very best  shareware  programs  on the  market today.
          "Hottest  Hits" Info  contains complete  reviews of  these
          outstanding programs.

     2.   e) Statistics

          "Statistics"  provides  a  statistical  breakdown  on  the
          makeup of this SoftwareVAULT Collection.

 3) SEARCH

     The SoftwareVAULT  Librarian allows you to  hunt for files that
     interest you in two different ways:


     3.   a) Find Filename

          Allows  you to  find files  based on  their title.  Type a
          title into  the "Find a  File" box and  click on the  "OK"
          button. The  Librarian will assemble  a list of  the files
          with  titles similar  to the  one you  specified. See  the
          Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
          programs.


     3.   b) Find Text

          Allows  you  to  run  a  keyword  search  to find files on
          certain subjects. Type a keyword into the "Find Text" box.
          The Librarian  will sort through  the descriptions of  all
          the files  on the disc and  will assemble a list  of files
          with subjects  related to your  keyword. See the  Tutorial
          section  of  this  help  file  to  see  how  to  use these
          programs.


 4) TEXT

     The  text files  contain information  on how  the SoftwareVAULT
     collections are  assembled and how  you can register  shareware
     programs requiring registration.


 5) ALL CD's

     Selecting "All CD's" allows you call  up a master file list for
     other SoftwareVAULT  collections. You can either  view a master
     list  for all  the SoftwareVAULT  collections or  you can  view
     lists  for specific  collections.  The  viewer used  to examine
     these files can  search the list for keywords  as well as print
     them out.


 6) HELP

     Selecting help opens this help file.


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 ║                       GIF PICTURE VIEWER                        ║
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     The  Software  Librarian  allows  you  to  view GIFS (digitized
     pictures found  in Category #16  of most collections)  directly
     off the SoftwareVAULT disc. Select "Examine file contents" from
     the "File Operations" box to view a GIF picture.

     Note: Loading  a GIF picture  for viewing takes  a few moments.
     See the "Tutorial"  section of this help file  for more details
     on using the File Operations box.

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     The SoftwareVAULT CD-ROM collections support a wide variety of
     BBS formats.  These formats include:
                                        PC Board
                                        GAP
                                        Spitfire
                                        TBBS
                                        Wildcat

     In  addition  to  these  specific  formats,  the  SoftwareVAULT
     collections  also   will  support  any  BBS   that  requires  a
     "FILES.BBS" file in each directory.

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