
                   Welcome to PC-File III Version 4.0

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       |  This is "User Supported Software".                  |
       |  This remarkable revolution in software distribution |
       |  was co-pioneered in 1982 by Jim Button and Andrew   |
       |  Fluegelman.  It has become a major force in the     |
       |  software industry, helping to drive software prices |
       |  down and to eliminate copy protection schemes.      |
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This diskette contains three files which aren't mentioned in the User's Guide:
 1. READ_ME    - this file that you're currently reading
 2. PCFILE.XXX - a compressed file containing an evaluation copy of the User's
                 Guide.
 3. PCDOC.EXE  - a program to decompress and print the evaluation copy of the
                 User's Guide

To print out an evaluation copy of the User's Guide:
 1. Boot up your "DOS" system
 2. Put this diskette in the "A:" disk drive of your computer
 3. Type  A:  and then press the (Enter) key
 4. Type  PCDOC    and press the (Enter) key




              HERE'S HOW USER SUPPORTED SOFTWARE WORKS:

You are encouraged to copy the program diskettes and share them freely with
others.  You have the luxury of trying out the complete programs, at your
own pace and in the luxury of your own home or workplace.  This is not a
crippled or "demo" copy, but the complete working version of the program.

If, after trying out the programs, you decide to continue to use them, you
are trusted to purchase the programs from the program's author, or from an
authorized dealer.


Why pay at all?  We're glad you asked!
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   *  You receive a CURRENT copy of the program with a printed
      manual (where applicable)
   *  One year of technical support - by phone or written
   *  Notification of updates (and fixes, if required)
   *  Inexpensive upgrade offers
   *  Notification of new products
   *  Your input and ideas help shape future products
   *  Periodic offers and "deals" (for our customers only)
   *  Access to the online ButtonWare Bulletin Board, which
      means:
        - Information and announcements (on line)
        - Communication with other ButtonWare users
        - More technical support, and helpful tips/pointers
   *  A sense of pride and ownership, in having honestly
      participated in the User Supported Software revolution
   *  You help to keep software prices down, by supporting a
      distribution method which doesn't rely on expensive
      advertising campaigns.


    So please, dive in and enjoy the fun of sharing good software legally
with your friends and associates.  But please be aware of the following
restrictions, designed to protect the community of User Supported Software
users and authors, and to prevent certain greedy people from taking unfair
advantage of the trust, hard work, and good will of User Supported Software
authors:

1. No price or consideration may be charged. However, a distribution cost may
   be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping, and handling, so long
   as it's not more than $9 total.

2. The files and programs on the disks can not be modified in any way, and
   must always be distributed together.

3. The programs cannot be sold as part of some other more inclusive package.

4. The programs cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.

5. The printed manuals cannot be copied or reproduced in any way.

6. In the case of distribution via computerized "bulletin boards" or through
   any other telecommunications link the following must be done:
    *  X-Modem or some other error checking protocol must be used
    *  All ButtonWare programs (and documentation files) must be
       transferred in library format. That means the files have
       all been combined into one file. You can get assistance with
       this procedure from the Technical Support Department at
       ButtonWare

7. If you're copying the disks for distribution to students in a classroom,
   you must provide them with the following written notice:

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      | These diskettes are distributed to you through the  |
      | courtesy of your school and instructor, and         |
      | Jim Button.  No royalty or registration fee has     |
      | been paid for the programs, which are for your use  |
      | and evaluation as a student.                        |
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      | If you wish to receive technical support from       |
      | ButtonWare, as well as announcements of updates and |
      | improvements to the programs, you must first become |
      | a "registered user."  You do that by purchasing     |
      | each program you plan to use - from an authorized   |
      | dealer or directly from ButtonWare:                 |
      |                                                     |
      |                    Jim Button                       |
      |                  P.O.  Box 5786                     |
      |                Bellevue, WA 98006                   |
      |                                                     |
      | You may also register by calling our toll-free      |
      | order line, 1-800-JBUTTON.                          |
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I'd just like to add a personal note.  I know that you're going to like
PC-File III version 4.0.  I've spent four years of my life making this the
easiest to use file manager program on the market.  You'll discover that
PC-File III is also one of the most capable.

  Best regards,
  Jim Button

