              BusinessCards/32 v4.1 for Windows'95/NT
             Copyright (c) 1993-1997 by MidStream, Inc.
                        All rights reserved.


                        TABLE OF CONTENTS
                        ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                1. What is the BusinessCards/32 software?
                2. What is included in the distribution kit?
                3. How to install BusinessCards/32?
                4. How to order the licensed copy?
                5. Disclaimer of warranty
                6. Feedback is always welcome!


BusinessCards for Windows was proudly mentioned and/or fully featured in 
the following magazines, publications and online services:

   *  Computer Life UK (May 1996, United Kingdom)
   *  Australian Personal Computer (February 1996, Australia)
   *  PC Practico (January 1996, Italy)
   *  CompuServe Magazine (December 1995, worldwide)
   *  PC Professionale (December 1995, Italy)
   *  PC & Medija (December 1995, Slovenia)
   *  Home Office Computing (November 1995, USA)
   *  Info PC (November 1995, France)
   *  Informatica Facil (November 1995, Spain)
   *  America Online Editor's Featured Selection (October 1995, USA)
   *  Windows'95 Unleashed (September 1995, SAMS publishing, worldwide)
   *  Shareware Monitor's "Shareware of the Month" (June 1995, Singapore)
   *  Computer Life UK (May 1995, United Kingdom)
   *  PC NewsFlash (February 1995, Italy)
   *  America Online Editor's Best Pick (January 1995, USA)
   *  PC Home Office ShareWarehouse (August 1994, SYBEX, worldwide)
   *  Windows User (June 1994, United Kingdom)
   *  Windows Magazine UK cover disk (May 1994, United Kingdom)
   *  What PC (April 1994, United Kingdom)



1. WHAT IS THE BUSINESSCARDS/32 SOFTWARE?
=========================================
BusinessCards/32 for Windows'95/NT is a free form database program,
useful for keeping track of any type of textual information. You can use
BusinessCards/32 to organize and manage any vital information, such as
addresses, references, notes, etc. If you are familiar with 16-bit
version of BusinessCards, BusinessCards/32 is the new 32-bit program
port.

BusinessCards/32 is extremely intuitive and easy to use software. We
have tried to make it to be more useful, than Windows Cardfile.
BusinessCards/32 has friendly and convenient folio-like user interface
with alphabetic tabs and flipping pages. We expect you will be amazed by
how fast you can learn to use it effectively.

With BusinessCards/32 you decide how to present and organize
information. Instead of using predefined fields and record layouts,
offered by most database programs and personal information managers, in
BusinessCards/32 you decide how to format and display your data.
Moreover, you may use BusinessCards/32 to store random data, such as
Internet WWW pages, video or CD titles, short articles, collection
items, etc.

BusinessCards/32 is compact. There are no requirements for megabytes of
free disk space or extra memory to run the program. So if you are busy
business traveller, you will be able to keep both program and data files
on diskette and use them at client's site. Since BusinessCards/32
directly reads and writes Windows Cardfile files, there should be
minimum problems, converting your existing address or price database.

BusinessCards/32 is fully Internet enabled. You can browse Web sites,
use FTP, send e-mail, all inside BusinessCards/32!

BusinessCards/32 package contains another great program -
BusinessDialer/32, which allows you to use your modem and dial phone
numbers from inside BusinessCards/32.


2. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE DISTRIBUTION KIT?
============================================
Normally, BusinessCards/32 distribution kit consists of archive file
32BCR.ZIP or 32BCR405.ZIP, which includes the following files:

   SETUP.EXE        Main Setup Program, run it to install the software
   FILE_ID.DIZ      short program description for online services
   ORDER.TXT	    BusinessCards/32 registration form
   UPGRADE.TXT	    BusinessCards/32 upgrade form
   VENDINFO.DIZ     vendor information file
   README.TXT       this file


3. HOW TO INSTALL BUSINESSCARDS/32? 
===================================
In order to install BusinessCards software you need Windows'95 or 
Windows NT and 750K of free disk space. Mouse and modem are 
recommended.

To install BusinessCards/32 and BusinessDialer/32 run SETUP.EXE 
program, which is included in the distribution kit. You will be 
prompted for the directory where you want to install the software 
(by default it's BCARDS directory). The rest of the process will 
be automatic.

There is complete documentation and information on how to use
BusinessCards/32 and BusinessDialer/32 in the on-line Help.


4. HOW TO ORDER THE LICENSED COPY?
==================================
This software is a fully operational program. We have made it this 
way so that you can have a real look at it, and then decide 
whether BusinessCards fit your needs or not. If you do find it 
useful and want to continue using it, please purchase a licensed 
copy. The price is just $29.95 plus s/h. This single price covers 
of BOTH BusinessCards/32 and BusinessDialer/32.

For this sum you will receive the following:

   1. Original diskette with licensed most up to date version of 
      BusinessCards/32 and BusniessDialer/32 plus your FREE BONUS -- 
      BrainCubes game for Windows.
 
   2. The initial registration reminder dialog box which appears at 
      the beginning of the program is removed when you install your 
      registered copy. Also, your name will appear in Help/About dialog 
      box and word `UNREGISTERED' will be removed from program's title 
      bar.
 
   3. No watermark priniting in registered version, so your output will
      NOT contain "Printed with UNREGISTERED version of BusinessCards"
      phrase.

   4. Fully functional version of BusinessDialer/32 (beyond 30 days free
      trial period).
 
   5. By purchasing a licensed copy you are assured of receiving the most
      up-to-date and full-featured product possible. Program updates will
      be FREE for all registered users and subsequent major upgrades will
      be offered with significant discount.
 
   6. Registered users will receive free unlimited technical support
      over email for their version of BusinessCards/32 software.

If you have email address, we will do my best to email you registration
number within 24 hours, so you be able to register your existing copy
right away.
 
There are many ways to order BusinessCards/32 and BusinessDialer/32
software.

MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash (sorry, NO Eurocheques) to:

    MidStream Inc.
    P.O.Box 862
    San Bruno, CA
    94066-0862 USA

For non-cash overseas orders we can accept personal checks in major
hard currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and
Australia, so if you live there you can make the payment in your local
currency. For the rest of the world non-cash orders must be
accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds,
drawn on an American banking Institution.

For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution,
contains order form -- just fill it out and send to address above.

CREDIT CARD ORDERS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sorry, we DO NOT accept credit card orders ourself. However you 
can order with MasterCard, Visa, American express or Discover 
credit card from Public Software Library (PsL) by calling:

    Toll-free: 1-800-2424-PSL
        Phone: (713)524-6394 (for international calls)
          Fax: (713)524-6398
   CompuServe: 71355,470
     Internet: 71355.470@compuserve.com

Please mention the product number #11305, 32-bit release (for
Windows'95/NT).

Public Software Library (PSL) is in business since 1985 and 
accepts credit card orders on behalf of thousands shareware 
authors. They process the order and notify us the very same day; 
then we will contact you through e-mail and ship the product to 
your mailing address.

PsL's office hours to place your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST 
Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays.

You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, 
Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA. PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE ABOVE NUMBERS 
ARE FOR OREDERS ONLY. Any questions about status of the shipment, 
registration options, distribution possibilities, product details, 
technical support, dealer pricing, etc. must be directed the 
program authors, MidStream, Inc.

COMPUSERVE ONLINE REGISTRATION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                   GO SWREG (Shareware registration forum)
   Product number: 11598
    Product title: BusinessCards/32 for Windows'95/NT

To order 16-bit version of the software for Windows 3.1 the product
information is as follows:

   Product number: 4073
    Product title: BusinessCards for Windows

CompuServe provides on-line registration, which is a part of basic 
services and requires no additional connection charges. Electronic 
orders may be placed with CompuServe Information Services and 
billed directly to your CompuServe statements for your 
convenience. Just GO SWREG and request BusinessCards registration.


INTERNET ONLINE REGISTRATION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please visit MidStream, Inc. home page and follow the online order
link:

    http://www.midstream.com


SITE LICENSES
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
A site license for BusinessCards entitles an organization to receive
one copy of the distribution package and duplicate the distribution disk
for the specified number of copies. The current price schedule for both
16 and 32-bit releases is as follows:

  2 to  10 computers -   $24.95 each
 11 to  25 computers -   $19.95 each
 26 to  50 computers -   $14.95 each
 51 to 100 computers -    $9.95 each
  over 100 computers - $1500.00 total

Again, the above price schedule applies to both 16 and 32-bit releases of 
the software.

PURCHASE ORDERS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Purchase orders (net 30 days) are accepted only from government and
accredited educational institutions and major corporations, provided
that they are submitted on purchase order forms with a purchase order
number. Please be sure to include the standard BusinessCards order
form with a purchase order. Due to the extra work involved in
processing purchase orders you are encouraged to use a check, petty
cash, credit card or CompuServe's SWREG registration service when
possible for small orders.

We have tried to list as many options as possible for your convenience.
If none of above is convenient for you to register BusinessCards/32,
please feel free to contact us for a viable solution. We can arrange for
some special methods of registrations anyway.


5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
=========================
THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH
THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY
LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


6. FEEDBACK IS ALWAYS WELCOME!
==============================
As usually, all feedback, positive and negative is welcome. This version
is released largely because users have spoken up, and we have added
features and made changes that have been requested.

Please feel free to contact us if you would have any suggestions
regarding the programm. We also appreciate any bugs/errors information
which would help us with the future release. Email IS THE PREFERRED 
METHOD for reaching the authors if you have an urgent question or comment. 
Online services will get you the quickest answer.

Enjoy!

                 MidStream, Inc.
                 P.O.Box 862
                 San Bruno, CA
                 94066-0862 USA

          Phone: (408)733-6469

       Internet: info@midstream.com
     CompuServe: 73773,2527
  AmericaOnline: MiD

            WWW: http://www.midstream.com

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