(Load this file [README.TXT] into Windows Notepad or Windows
Write and choose "Print" from the "File" menu.)
 

  Feedback please!  And Suggestions!
   If you encounter ANY problems, please let me know.
   
           Casey Butler
           Viable Software Alternatives
           PO Box 98134
           Las Vegas, NV   89193-8134
           CIS: 72043,46
  
   CompuServe Users:  You can register ViaCommander by entering
	"GO SWREG".  ViaCommander's Registration number is 2194.



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   ====Installing The ViaCommander Icon====	

	How to install your program as an Icon with the 
	Windows' Program Manager.

	1. First install the program in a DOS directory, 
	outside of Windows.

	2. Start up Windows and open the PROGRAM MANAGER.

	3. Click once on the GROUP in which you want the 
	new ViaCommander Icon installed.

	4. Go up to the menu bar at the top of your screen 
	and click on the word FILE.

	5. A menu drops down.  Click on NEW.

	6. You will see a window with two choices.  Select 
	PROGRAM ITEM.  Then click on OKAY.

	7. Another window appears entitled PROGRAM ITEM
	PROPERTIES.

	8. Click in the box labeled DESCRIPTION. Type 
	"ViaCommander".

	9. Use the tab key or mouse and go to the box 
	labeled COMMAND LINE.  Type the full name of the 
	path to the directory where you have installed 
	ViaCommander, and the name VCOMMAND.EXE. For example,
	if the program is in a directory called VIA on the
	C drive you would enter	C:\VIA\VCOMMAND.EXE in the 
	box.

	10. Use the TAB key to go to the box labeled WORKING
	DIRECTORY.  Type the name of the directory in which 
	you installed ViaCommander.  For example, if you 
	installed the game in a directory called VIA, then 
	type C:\VIA.  

	11. Now click on OKAY in the PROGRAM ITEM PROPERTIES
	Window.

	You should now have the ViaCommander Icon installed 
	in your PROGRAM MANAGER. Enjoy the program!




   ====PROGRAM NOTES====
   
   NOTE:
 
   An order form is provided under the file name "ORDER.TXT".
   You can Open this file using Windows Notepad and print it.

   NOTE 2:
   
   This program is written in Visual Basic.  Thus it needs the 
   VBRUN300.DLL (which should be included) to run.  If you got 
   your copy from an on-line service or bulletin board take note:

        Some BBS Sysops remove the VBRUN300.DLL file from Windows
        programs that use it in order to save disk drive space.
        If you are missing the VBRUN300.DLL file, log back on to
        the service or BBS it came from, and, if you can't easily
        find the VBRUN file, leave a comment to your Sysop asking
        how he/she allows people to acquire it.  
   


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   PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
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   IBM Compatible Computer with an 80286, 386, 486, or Pentium 
       processor running Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher.
   A hard disk drive.
   A mouse is required.

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   LICENSE INFORMATION:
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   
   ViaCommander is a copyrighted, proprietary program offered 
   "AS IS", without ANY warranty of merchantability or fitness
   for a particular purpose, performance, or otherwise; all
   warranties are expressly disclaimed.  By using ViaCommander,
   you agree that the author will not be liable for any use of
   (or inability to use) or performance of this product, or for
   any damages whatsoever.
   
   The registered version of ViaCommander, ViaCommander Deluxe,
   may be used on only one machine at any one time.  
   
   Site Licenses are available for multiple copies - see below.
   
   This software is being distributed as Shareware.  You may use
   this program freely for thirty (30) days.  If you use it for 
   longer than thirty days, you are required to register it with 
   the author for $26.95 US.  You may also copy and distribute 
   this SHAREWARE program, as long as all the files are distributed 
   intact in a single archived file - and the conditions in the
   accompanying VENDOR.DOC are adhered to.  You may not sell 
   this program, and you may charge only nominal fee for distribution
   - not exceeding $8.00 a copy.
   
   
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   REGISTRATION:


   Register your copy of ViaCommander soon!

       You'll receive:

           -- ViaCommander Deluxe!  The expanded version that allows
                the creation of 75 Application Buttons (the shareware
                version allows only 10).  Create different 
                Toolbars for different repetitive tasks and load
                them into instances of ViaCommander!

		Choose to have any application "always on top"!

           -- Three other quality VSA Windows Products:  

                ViaPrint - our premier Desk Top Label Publisher with 
                built in Avery(tm) Label sizes.  Prints from databases!

                World Empire II - the strategy game that's received
                rave reviews and is fast becoming a Windows classic.

                Poke-It Poker!  A video poker simulation from right
                here in Vegas!  

           -- A $10.00 off Certificate for a JCSM CDROM disk packed with
                quality shareware!  (Offer expires June 30, 1994)

           -- Notification of updates!

           -- A Printed ViaCommander Manual!



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   To register from the US and Canada:

    Send ONLY $26.95 for each copy needed to:
	(Site Licences are available: $22.00 each for quantities
        from 2 to 5; $18.00 each - 5 to 15 copies; $14.00 each
        - over 15 copies)

	Viable Software Alternatives
	PO Box 98134
	Las Vegas, NV   89193-8134

    Or Call:

	1-800-854-4902 with your MasterCard or VISA number.	

    (Orders ONLY, please.  For Site Licensing info or other
    questions call 618-549-5227)

   In Europe and the UK:

    Send ONLY Pounds:19.95 for each copy needed to:

	The Thompson Partnership
	Church Croft
	Bramshall
	Uttoxeter, Staffs
	ST14 5DE

    Or Call:

          	Phone +44 (0)889 564601
	Fax     +44 (0)889 563219
	BBS     +44 (0)889 568625
	(MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club)


   An order form is provided under the file name "ORDER.TXT". You 
   can Open this file using Windows Notepad and print it.

   I can be contacted via CompuServe at:

	Casey Butler, 72043,46

   You can also register via CompuServe by entering "GO SWREG" 
   and requesting product 2194...

   Thanks for trying ViaCommander!


   Happy ViaCommanding!

