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                    o  X     Fastcode32 v3.03    X  o  
                      o~~~~~~~     by      ~~~~~~~o    
                    o  X         Kent H.         X  o  
                  o                                   o
                  

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============================ Software Agreement ==============================

                          << THIS IS A FREEWARE >>
             << This software is provided to the user "AS IS" >>

  THE INFORMATION AND CODE PROVIDED IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
  ANY KIND. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
  INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS
  PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
  POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

 <<Upon using this software, the user is agreeing with the above statements>>

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 DESCRIPTION:
   Fastcode32 is a Win95 32-bit multipurpose MIME/UU/XX/BinHex decoder
   and encoder. UU/XX & Mime Base64 are the three most popular software
   encoding method for converting raw binary data into ASCII text for
   file transfer such as through the internet, e-mail, newsgroup and others.  
   Fastcode32 provides a fast & easy way to decode or encode your files.  
   It automatically detects encoded format and decodes the file.
   It is so simple to use, even beginners will know how to use it.

   Fastcode32 was previously known as Fastcode95.
   Version 3.03 fixes a few bugs that were found in v3.0.

 REQUIREMENTS:

   CPU : 486 or higher; Pentium CPU is recommended!
   O/S : Windows95
   RAM : No a lot.

 INSTALLATION:
    fcode32.exe -- Fastcode32 executable. File size = 72,704 bytes.
    fcode32.hlp -- Fastcode32 Help File.  File size = 20,262 bytes.
    readme.txt -- This documentation file. File size = 3,732 bytes.

 INSTALLATION:
    Fastcode32 can be run from any directories.  Just copy the executable
    to any directory and simply create a short cut in Win95.
    Make sure you copy the Help File into the same directory as the
    executable file.
    MFC40.DLL is required!  It should be in your "../Windows/System/"
    directory.
   
    Creating Short Cut: 
      Right click the mouse on any free area in Win95 shell.
      From the Popup Menu, select the sub-menu [New] and then select the item
      [Shortcut].  You will then see an empty Text Field and a Browser button.
      Click on the Browse button and search for the "fcode32" file and click 
      on the [ NEXT > ] button at the button of the Short Cut Dialog Box.
      Enter the name field with "Fastcode32", then click on finish!
      An icon of Fastcode is created. You can now click on the icon
      to execute FastCode.
	
 USAGE:
   Please read the documentation within the program. Simply run the program
   and select the "HELP" menu, then click on the "Contents" item.
   You can also double click on the file "fcode32.hlp" in explorer or 
   whatever file manager you're using.
    
 BUG REPORTS, ETC...

    This program has been tested under Win95 OEM OSR2 build(1111).

    Should you find any bugs, please report it to... turbopascal@hotmail.com
    
    For more file utilities or updates....
    http://www.angelfire.com/ca/kent/
    http://trailerpark.com/phase1/next/fileutil.html
    
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