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STAR TREK INFORMATION DATABASE v1.8
for Windows 95/NT4
Copyright (c) 1997-98 Kinu Panda
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Table of Contents:
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  I. What is Star Trek Information Database?
 II. Installation and Removal of STIB
III. Contact Information
 IV. The Legal Stuff

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I. What is Star Trek Information Database?

   Star Trek Information Database (STIB) is a handy Star Trek episode information repository and tracking utility.  The program uses the LCARS format (as seen in ST:VOY) to present information about episodes, and allows for seamless switching of series and updating of data.
   The actual "program" portion of STIB is included in this package.  However, the "EXE" file itself is useless without an "IBF," or Information Database File.  This is the actual data segment which is passed to the application when you run the program.  One is included with the setup program.  However, these data files are often updated.  Thus, you can visit the KHS web site and download the latest IBF definitions for the program, without having to download megabytes worth of setup program again!

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II. Installing/uninstalling.

   To install STIB, use a decompression utility (such as WinZip®) to extract all the files in the archive stib*.zip.  We've assumed you've already done this, as you can read this file.  Next, run the file setup.exe and provide any needed information.
   The IBF included with this version may get a little old, and after a few months or so, you may download a newer release from the web site (see Contact Information).  Simply extract the stib.ibf file to the directory to which you installed the application, and you're done!
   To uninstall the program, go to Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs, and select Star Trek Information Database.  The program *should* uninstall entirely; however, you may have to delete the folder to which you installed the program; this is acceptable if you have run uninstall.

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III. Contacting the author.
 
   Support is available via e-mail at kinuman@usa.net, or on the web at http://kinuman.hypermart.net/khssoft/.  Tech support will be provided at no charge, provided I am not spammed and sent the help request fifty times in a day.

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IV. Disclaimer.
 
Even though a whole lot of time was consumed while writing STIB, errors may be possible.  Thus, bring in the fine print!

STIB is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.  This includes without limitation the fitness for a particular purpose or application and any warranties of merchantability.

The author shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential arising from a failure of this program or accompanying files to operate in a manner desired by the user.  The author shall not be liable for any damage to data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly by the use of this program.

If you would like to point out an error in the program, or have comments or otherwise, please e-mail the author at kinuman@usa.net.

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The STIB application and IBF file may be distributed via a BBS, FTP site, or WWW site, provided the following conditions are met:
   1) Only the unmodified ZIP files (stib*.zip or ibf*.zip) are distributed;
   2) No charge may be incurred, except for standard media or connection fees;
   3) The files are not distributed as part of a commercial package;
   4) The package is not modified in any way.

Any questions regarding these disclaimers should be directed to the author.

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Your use of this software package indicates your acceptance of all conditions set forth in this document.