Cong ReadMe   (1/11/94)
   
  (This readme is for Cong release 3.03N)

Short Description.

    Cong is a congressional tracking, contact and data management 
system witn an automatic correspondence generator.   Cong allows you 
to locate Senate and House members by name, state, district, party, 
body, age, gender, birthdate (month and day), committee, 
subcommittee, etc.  Once a member has been located, telephone, 
contact and other information is available.

     You may tag members to receive correspondence at most any 
screen.  To create letters, you may utilize the built-in editor, 
which includes a spell checker.  You may then generate properly 
addressed, personalized correspondence to each tagged member with a
single keystroke.

     A congressional data editor (Cong-IIE) is included.  

     Cong is network ready. 

  2. Files.

    Three files are presented.  These are:

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    CongRead.me              This file, the "readme" file.

    Cong303N.doc             The Cong manual (brief).

    Cong303N.exe             The complete, fully functional Cong-II,
                             IIE & III systems, newtork ready,
                             compressed in a self-extracting archive.

    Cong.bat & CongA.bat     Installation batch files.


License.

    Cong is distributed under the Try-Before-Buy concept.  You do 
not need a license to try a fully functional version of Cong.  You 
do need to register, but you don't necessarily have to pay.

   = = = = = = = = = = Notes on cong version 3.03N = = = = = = = =

    Fixed member notes sequencing with Gray +/- key.
    Added key set tags for WP, WS and RSC keyboard sets.

   = = = = = = = = = = Notes on cong version 3.03M = = = = = = = = 
  
    Fixed problem with embedded print codes in letters.  Now prints
bold, italics and underline and multiple fonts.

   = = = = = = = = = = Notes on cong version 3.03L = = = = = = = =

   1.  Advanced Cong-III features (Associates and Relationships) 
are included in this version.

   2.  Member and Relationship notes no longer include or require a 
letter code to re-order them.  The Gray +/- keys mow move note lines 
up or down within a date group. 

   = = = = = = = = = = Notes on cong version 3.03k  = = = = = = = =

   1.  The positioning of letter text on letters after the first has 
been corrected.

   = = = = = = = = = = Diskette version Installation  = = = = = = = =

    To load Cong-II from a diskette, place the diskette in your A: 
drive and type:

     "A:Cong a" 

    (Or from the "B:" drive, type:

     "B:Cong b" 

    That command will execute a batch file that will:

    (1) create a subdirectory named "Cong" on your "C:" drive, 

    (2) copy the files on the disk in the "A:" (or "B:") drive into that 
directory, 
    
    (3) decompress the cong files, and 

    (4) activate "Cong".    

    To activate "Cong" again (after you have shutdown), go into to 
the "Cong" directory and type:

               "II"

     = = = = = = = = = = BBS version Installation  = = = = = = = =    

    Alternately, if you downloaded "Cong" from a BBS, you may copy 
the file "Cong303?.exe" into a subdirectory of your choosing and 
execute it.  (It is a self-extracting archive.)

    You may then activate "Cong" by going into the "Cong" directory 
and typing "II" (for Cong-II).

    = = = = = = = = = = Registration System = = = = = = = =    

    Cong includes a mechanism to disable outdated versions (after 
multiple warnings) so that outdated programs and data will 
be forced out of service.  The mechanism is embodied in a 
registration system.

    The registration system is designed to alert you to update, 
NOT TO FORCE YOU TO PAY.  We want to know about everyone 
who is using Cong so we can perodically provide everyone with a 
reasonably current, representative version and accurate data.  

    We cannot allow older versions and outdated data to remain in 
service. (It makes us look bad.)   

    So, when you see expiration messages, don't get shook; get on 
the telephone.  Call (703) 463-7986 and answer a few questions.  We 
will register you or extend your trial period over the telephone.  
We won't ask you for money.  Paying is up to you.

    = = = = = = = = = = Availability  = = = = = = = =    

    The latest, fully functional version of Cong, with current data, 
may be obtained from RSC [(703) 463-7986] by mail for a nominal 
shipping and handling charge (currently $10), or may be downloaded 
from the LIFE BBS (Long Island, NY, (516) 226-3895.  

   = = = = = = = = = = Registration = = = = = = = =    
  
    There are three levels of Cong registration.  

    Cong-II: The basic system: $25.00 registration.

        Cong-II includes everything you need to communicate with 
Congress: all the lookup screens, member notes, the letter editor 
and letter, fax cover sheet and label printing capability. 

    Cong-IIE: The basic system plus Editor: $99.00.

        Cong-IIE include the basic system plus the Congressiional 
Data Editor.  Everything you need in an organization to keep up with 
congressional (member and committee) changes as they occur.  This 
version prints out committee lists also.

    Cong-III: The Professional system: $250.00.

        Cong-III includes Cong-II & IIE plus tracking capabilities.  
With the Professional, you may track Associates and their 
Relationships with members. (Soon the Professional will allow you to 
track issues and the status of pending bills.)  

    Registered users receive the latest versions and one subsequent 
upgrade automatically.  When users receive an upgrade, they should 
order and pay for an additional upgrade if they wish to 
receive new versions and updates as they are released.  Upgrades are 
$10.00, plus $5.00 shipping and handling.  

    Registered users will also receive a manual (when it is done) and 
new RSC programs as they are released (along with upgrades).

    = = = = = = = = = = Distribution  = = = = = = = =    

    RSC authorizes and encourage you to pass Cong on to your friends 
and associates.  You are not breaking any rules or laws by giving 
copies away, even registered copies.  Don't worry about it.  Just do 
it.  

   = = = = = = = = = = Bugs and data Errors = = = = = = = =    

        Please fax, mail or call in information on bugs or data 
errors. We are particularly interested in networking performance, 
good and bad. Fax: 703 463-6698; Address: RSC, RR2, Box 165, 
Lexington, VA  24450.

   = = = = = = = = = = End of Congread.me = = = = = = = =    

Don Richards
1/6/94
  