Money Smith for Windows
       Home/Small Business Accounting System 
       Program, Documentation, and Examples
	Copyright 1991 by Bradley J. Smith

Release Notes: Version 1.2
Requires: Windows 3.0 and a Mouse

Files in this release:
 setup.exe     - Installation program - run this to install
 setup.inf 	   - Setup information file
 smith.exe     - Money Smith executable
 smith.hlp     - Money Smith Help File
 smith.wri     - Users Manual - use Windows Write to view/print
 readme.txt    - This file
 register.txt  - Registration/licensing form for individuals.
 invoice.txt   - Registration invoice for businesses.
 home.act      - Homeowner accounts example
 renter.act    - Renter accounts example
 smitharc.exe  - Self extracting archive of above files 
                 (360k disk version only)

Release Policy:
The shareware version of Money Smith can be freely distributed as long
as you abide by the terms of the license and don't charge a fee or 
otherwise profit from distribution.  Persons or companies wishing 
to charge a fee should carefully read the terms described in the license
as this generally requires written permission from Money Smith Systems or
Bradley J. Smith.  The license is highly recommended reading for all
users or distributers.

Printing this file:
  Use the notepad to view/print this file or just use the DOS PRINT
  command to print it as in.
    c:>  print readme.txt

Looking at the manual:
  Use the windows program manager to bring up the Write Application 
  that comes with windows 3.0.  It is usually under the 'Applications'
  program group.  Use the File Open command in Write to open the file
  smith.wri.  Use the File Print command in write to print it.

Installation using the setup program:
  If you took the plunge and registered Money Smith, you will have a
  program on the distribution disk called "setup.exe" which will
  create a directory of your choice on your hard drive and step through
  copying the files to your disk.  Choose the File Run command from the
  menu of your program manager and type in 'a:\setup' or 'b:\setup' to
  run the Money Smith setup program from your drive.  Setup will fully
  install Money Smith including installation in the program manager.
 
From the shareware source: 
 Odds are pretty good you downloaded this from a bulletin board or copied
 it from a buddy.  Odds are equally good the program is compacted in some
 way.  The most popular file compaction programs follow: 

 Self Extracting Archive example: smith.exe - you need to run 
	smith.exe 
 PKZIP format: example: smith.zip - you need to run  
	pkunzip smith.zip 
 PKARC format: example smith.arc - you need to run 
	pkunpak smith.arc 
 LHARC format: example smith.lzh - you need to run 
	lharc x smith.lzh 
 
 You can get all three of these shareware unpacking program from your
 nearest bulletin board or a local users group.  Other packing programs
 are popular, so ask the person you got the program from what to use.  
 Once unpacked you can use the setup.exe program to setup Money Smith.
 See the instructions for above to run setup.exe.

Licensing:
  The license terms are online accessible from the Help menu of Money
  Smith. They are listed at the end of the smith.wri documentation file.
  Money Smith is shareware and not free.  You have 30 days to try it. 
  The shareware version is provided completely AS IS with no warranty
  either express or implied.  You take the risk for using it.  If you 
  are a registered user you get full mail support for 90 days and 
  preferential treatment for unsupported replies after the 90 days.

Registration:
  You are granted a 30 day trial license to decide if Money Smith is 
  for you.  After that period you are expected to register Money Smith
  to continue using it.  Registration costs $29.95.  You can print the
  register.txt file to register.  Site licenses are also available: just
  write Money Smith Systems, P.O. Box 333, Converse TX 78109 for more
  information.  

Benefits of Registration:
 - A disk (720k or 360k) including the latest version of Money Smith.
 - A coupon for a free upgrade to the next version if you postmark
    your order before Dec 31, 1992.  Two versions for the price of one!
 - A 90 day limited warranty with mail support. (see license for details).
 - All of the annoying reminder dialogs are removed.
 - Notification and nice discounts for later versions.

Money Smith Version 1.2 Features:
 - A complete double entry accounting system with arbitrary accounting
     dates.  You can look at just the data you're interested in.
 - A toolbar with the most frequent functions on it.
 - Powerful automatic transactions.
 - A full suite of Reports and Graphs that change as you update
     data.  Naturally you can print them as well.
 - Investment support for stocks, mutual funds and securities.
 - Several bug fixes in printing, register mode, etc...
 - Press and point help - just press the '?' button on the toolbar
    or the Shift+F1 keys then press the selection you want help on.
 - Question mark buttons provide context sensitive help in most dialogs.
 - Full command help documentation and a users manual online with
    complete hypertext links.
 - Check printing that works with most tractor feed printers.


Reaching Me:
  You can reach me at the registration address or write to me
  on the Prodigy service.  (PRODIGY ID: VTDW36A) I also have a
  login on Compuserve [70324,1077].  Comments and questions
  are always welcome, but I may not be able to respond to every
  single message depending on my workload at the time.  Registered
  users get preference, of course.  Registered users - PLEASE include
  your registration number with your letter or message.

  Money Smith Systems
  P.O. Box 333
  Converse, TX 78109

Have fun using Money Smith!!!
  
Bradley J. Smith
Author and President, Money Smith Systems