This file provides information for shareware disk vendors and user groups on the distribution of PopDBF. PopDBF and its companion programs are copyrighted by Bowen Software. Bowen Software P. O. Box 2134 East Peoria, IL 61611 Compuserve ID: 76665,736 PERMISSION TO DISTRIBUTE ======================== Our sending this disk to you and the letter that accompanies it constitutes the approval of Bowen Software for your distribution of PopDBF as part of your shareware library. If you have obtained this from another source, (not directly from Bowen Software), please write or call for our explicit permission. We further ask that you send us a copy of your standard written materials (catalogs or flyers) which clearly explain the shareware concept, the need for users to register products they use, and the fact that the price of your disks is a copying fee only and does not constitute payment for the product. The material must also differentiate between shareware and public domain software. You may distribute PopDBF as is. That is, on one disk with all files in an uncompressed format. Optionally, you may distribute them on one disk using a compression format such as the ZIP format. If using the later method, you MUST leave the READ.ME and VENDOR.DOC files in an uncompressed format. Regardless of distribution method, you MUST distribute all the files together. ASP === If you are not already a member, we strongly recommend that you consider becoming an Approved Vendor of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). For more information on the ASP vendor program, contact the ASP at: Association of Shareware Professionals Vendor Certification Committee P.O. Box 5786 Bellevue, WA 98006 The ASP vendor program reduces the workload for both authors and vendors, and helps give customers confidence that reasonable standards are met in the distribution of shareware products. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS ==================== You may use one of the following descriptions of PopDBF in your catalog, brochures, or flyers. Long Description: ----------------- PopDBF is a 4K TSR which provides "Instant Access to X-Base Files". Use it from DOS or inside other programs. Never has your database information been so accessible. With PopDBF there is no need to exit your word processor and run your database program. Just press the hotkey and the information you need is INSTANTLY available! Great for access to name and address information. Paste data directly into your application from any database! PopDBF is a MUST for any serious programmer or developer. Excellent for checking index expressions or verifying a field name or size. And don't worry about losing precious memory, PopDBF needs only 4K of RAM! Here are just a few of PopDBF's many features: - Swaps to disk or EMS - Runs as a TSR or standalone program - Append, browse, delete and edit records - Delete, pack and zap databases - Print records in user selected field order - Search all or selected fields instantly - Select and order fields to access - Print database structure - Copy all or part of structure to new database - Complete on-line context sensitive help - Switch between up to 12 databases instantly - View index expressions (.IDX, .NDX and .NTX) - Configurable hotkeys, colors, and more - Cut and paste data - Network compatible If you need access to any X-Base .DBF file, you need PopDBF! Short Description: ------------------ PopDBF is a 4K TSR which provides "Instant Access to X-Base Files". PopDBF can append, browse, cut & paste, delete, edit, pack, print, search, zap, view index expressions, and much, much more. Network compatible. Includes utility to create databases. System Requirements for PopDBF ------------------------------ Requires an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or "true compatible" personal computer, MS-DOS versions 2.0 or later.