------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disk Factory Version 1.11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Multitasking Copy/Compare/Format Utility for Microsoft Windows ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Version 1.1 This Product is Published as Shareware. Developed by and Copyright 1992-1994 Accurate Technologies Author: Mark J. McGinty DOCUMENTATION ------------- This file contains installation instructions and other information. Full documentation for Disk Factory is provided in the included Windows help file. To view this file, start Disk Factory and press F1. Individual help topics can be printed (for more information, consult your Windows documentation). A complete printed manual is included with the registered version of this package. INVENTORY --------- This archive or diskette should've included: DISKFAC.EXE - The Disk Factory application. DISKFAC.HLP - The Disk Factory Windows Help file. FILE_ID.DIZ - Description file for some BBS systems. DESC.SDI - Description file for some BBS systems. VENDOR.DOC - Information for shareware distributors. WHATSNEW.TXT - What's new in this version of Disk Factory. UPGRADE.TXT - Information for owners of previous versions. ORDER.TXT - How to purchase the full, registered version. README.TXT - This text file. ACCURATE.TEC - Note from Author. SPECIAL.OFR - Special offer for free registration. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ------------------- Hardware: IBM or compatible PC with 286 or better CPU At least 1 megabyte of RAM Mouse or other pointing device recommended Software: Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher WHAT IS IT? ----------- DISK FACTORY v1.1 is a *FAST* multitasking copy/compare/format utility for Windows! It's time to start spending more time USING your computer and less time WAITING for it to complete simple tasks! Let Disk Factory churn out copies while you use you use your word processor, spreadsheet, etc.! Perfect for shareware authors or anyone who needs to produce large numbers of diskettes - and STILL get their other work done! Why buy a disk duplicator when you can have a Disk Factory?? INSTALLATION ------------ 1) Copy the Disk Factory files (DISKFAC.EXE, DISKFAC.HLP, etc.) to the directory of your choice on your hard disk. 2) To install Disk Factory as an icon in a Program Manager group, consult the "Creating A Program Item" section of the Windows 3.1 User's Guide (pages 78-82 in the English language version). 3) That's all there is to it. To learn more about using Disk Factory, start the program and press F1 to browse Disk Factory's online help system. HOW DO I REGISTER? ------------------ Complete information on registration is available in the help file. The help file can even print out a registration form for you on your printer. Registration information is also located in the ORDER.TXT file. If you cannot locate either of these files or have some other type of difficulty, please contact us as directed below... HOW TO CONTACT US ----------------- Questions or comments? Please, don't hesitate to let us know. ACCURATE TECHNOLOGIES P.O. BOX 4943 SAN DIEGO, CA 92164-4943 (619) 675-1525 CompuServe: 70711,527 America Online: MarkMcGin InterNet: MarkMcGin@aol.com [or] 70711,527@compuserve.com Zero Wait States BBS at (619) 283-3507. [J]oin conference #12, "Accurate Technologies," to visit our official online support conference. LEGAL INFORMATION ----------------- SHAREWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This is an agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and ACCURATE TECHNOLOGIES. By using or distributing copies of the shareware evaluation version of the DISK FACTORY package in any way, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, you must cease using or distributing this software immediately. 1) LICENSE TO USE: You may use the shareware evaluation version of DISK FACTORY for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If you wish to use it beyond this period, you must register by making the necessary payment to ACCURATE TECHNOLOGIES as outlined elsewhere in this package. 2) COPYRIGHT: DISK FACTORY is Copyright (c) 1992-1994 by Accurate Technologies and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. 3) NON-COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION: You are granted a license to copy and distribute the shareware evaluation version of DISK FACTORY in a non-commercial manner. Distribution is non-commercial if it is for free, or by a hobby, user or computer interest group to its members, or by any BBS, provided the DISK FACTORY package is not modified or abridged in any way. ACCURATE TECHNOLOGIES reserves the right to revoke this license at any time for any reason on 90 days advance written notice. Commercial distributors should read the "VENDOR.DOC" file included elsewhere in this package. 4) THIS PACKAGE (CONSISTING OF THE DISK FACTORY SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED FILES AND DOCUMENTATION) IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF, THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF; ITS APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENTNESS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THIS PACKAGE IS ASSUMED BY THE USER. IN NO EVENT WILL ACCURATE TECHNOLOGIES. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PACKAGE, EVEN IF ACCURATE TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ANY AND ALL USE OF THIS PACKAGE, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITH NO REGARD TO THE LEGALITY OF SUCH USE OR PURPOSE, IS THE COMPLETE AND SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. Some states do not allow disclaimers of implied warranties or the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above disclaimers and exclusions may not apply to you. 5) GOVERNING LAW: This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Should any part or parts of this agreement be deemed unlawful, the remainder shall continue to apply. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -------------------------- "Disk Factory" is a trademark of Accurate Technologies. "Microsoft" is a registered trademark and "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective companies. No infringement is intended. Thanks!