
			EZinst v1.1


Introduction
============

	EZinst is an installation program for Microsoft Windows. It was 
designed for programmers, consultants, and other computer users in need of a
simple, inexpensive, customizable Windows installation program.


Installation
============

	Installing EZinst from the distribution .ZIP file is extremely easy 
(After it has been unzipped).

	1. Start Microsoft Windows.

	2. From the File sub-menu menu in Program Manager, choose Run...

	3. Specify the location of the unzipped files and type install.exe.
		Ex: c:\apl\comm\install.exe

	4. The installation program will prompt you to enter the destination
drive/directory.
		Ex: c:\ezinst

	5. The installation program will prompt you to enter the source
drive/directory.
		Ex: c:\apl\comm

	6. The installation program will finish the installation 
automatically.


File list
=========

	This is a complete file list.

		1. INSTALL.EXE - the main installation program.

		2. INSTALL.HLP - the on-line help file.

		3. INSTALL.INI - the installation file and example.

		4. COMPRESS.EXE - Microsoft's compression file.
		
		5. README.TXT - this file.

		6. CATALOG.TXT - a list of Burnham Park Software, Inc's 
		   shareware titles.
		
		7. ORDER.FRM - the form for registering EZinst.

		8. FILE_ID.DIZ - the description file.


Using EZinst
============

	The EZinst program is small (about 60k) and easy to use. Simply copy
it to the distribution disk along with the install.ini file (described in the
following section) and it will be ready to use. All the installer has to do 
is run Microsoft Windows and use the File-Run... menu command (Example: 
a:install.exe). The rest is self explanatory for the installer.


The install.ini file
====================

	The install.ini is easy to use, but must be syntactically correct. 

	Line #1         The title displayed in large letters in the 
			installation program.
	Line #2         The two background colors. The first will start at
			the top of the window and blend into the second color
			at the bottom.
	Line #3         The default source drive/directory. This can be the 
			current directory.
	Line #4         The default destination drive/directory. If it 
			already exists, the EZinst will prompt if it is still
			to be used.
	Line #5         The number of files to install. Make sure this number
			corresponds to the number of lines following it.
	Line #6-#?      The files to install. They may be compressed by using
			Microsoft's compress.exe. The macro @@DISK@@ will 
			cause EZinst to wait for the next installation disk 
			to be inserted and will be ignored for the program 
			count.
	Line #7         The program group. If it doesn't already exist, it
			will be created.
	Line #8         The number of program item to be created in the 
			program group. Make sure this number corresponds to 
			the number of lines following it.
	Line #9-#?      The program items to install. The first part of an 
			entry is the program to be run followed by 
			command-line parameters. The second part of an entry
			is the titled, and is separated by a comma. The macro
			@@DIR@@ will be substituted by the default directory.
			The macro @@WIN@@ will be substituted by the Windows
			directory. The macro @@SYS@@ will be substituted by
			the Windows system directory.


Example
=======

Gengame Installation                    ; Title to display while installing
BLUE YELLOW                             ; Background colors (blue to yellow)
a:                                      ; Default source drive/directory
c:\gengame                              ; Default destination drive/directory
3                                       ; Number of files to install
gengame.ex_                             ; Name of files (may be compressed or
gengame.hl_                             ;   un-compressed). Must be the name
@@DISK@@                                ;   in the source drive/directory)
readme.tx_                              ;   @@DISK@@ will prompt for new disk
Games                                   ; Program (manager) group
2                                       ; Number of program items
@@DIR@@\gengame.exe, Generic Game       ; Program items (The program itself)
winhelp @@DIR@@\gengame.hlp, Help       ;   (a help file)


Compression
===========

	The compression program (compress.exe) is used to reduce the size
of distributed programs. The syntax is: compress [-r] file.ext [filenew.ext].
If the -r switch is used, the second filename is not needed, as compress will
automatically alter the first filename by changing the last character to an
'_'. Example: compress -r install.exe; will create install.ex_ (compressed).


Changes from version 1.0
========================

	There are a number of changes from version 1.0. Many bugs have been
fixed including one that ate up system resources and the one that froze the 
system when EZinst could not find a source file. The two background colors 
are now customizable, more than one installation disk is now supported, and 
two more macros were added.


Registration
============

	EZinst is a shareware program that has a two week evaluation
period after which a payment of $12 is required. As shareware, EZinst was
distributed freely in order to allow people to "test drive" it. The try-
before-you-buy concept allows users to find out which programs are useful
before purchasing them. If a shareware program is useful or entertaining,
please support it through registration. The registration fee for EZinst is
only $12 and entitles you to the newest version of the program, a printed
manual, customer support (through the mail or on Compuserve, AOL, Delphi,
GEnie, or the Internet), the source code, an unlimited distribution license,
and information (and discounts) on other offerings from Burnham Park 
Software, Inc. To register, send your name, address, and a check or money
order to:

		Burnham Park Software, Inc.
		P.O. Box #814
		Chicago, IL 60690-0814

		Phone: (312) 922-6313
		BBS: (312) 922-2839
		Compuserve: 71532,3271
		AOL: J null B
		Delphi: MARBRO
		GEnie: XRG36978
		Internet: snlmhb@hawk.depaul.edu

	EZinst is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, 
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of 
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no 
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use 
of EZinst.


ASP Ombusman statement
======================

	Burnham Park Software, Inc. is a member of the Association of 
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware 
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related 
problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be 
able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem 
with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' 
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 
49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe 
Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
