=============================== README.TXT ================================== Welcome to the Walnut Creek CDROM SCIENCE & TECHNICAL CD ROM. This disk brings you a huge collection of 600Mb of selected top quality programs for scientific and technical applications. ============================================================================ Here is a list of some important files in the root directory. readme.txt The file you're currently reading. ukread.me Information for UK sysops. view.exe MSDOS: Program to view the index files and select files to unzip. winview.exe Windows: Index/File Browser. unzip.exe Program that unzips *.zip files. 00_index.txt A list with descriptions of all the files on this disc. filename.txt The full path names of all the files on the disc. docs\ Important documents from Walnut Creek CDROM. _bbs\ Directory containing support for bulletin board systems. vbrun\ VBRUN100.DLL, VBRUN200.DLL, VBRUN300.DLL ========================================================================== To use this disc, you will need to unarchive the compressed programs on the CDROM to your hard disk. To make browsing the disk easier, we have included the WINVIEW program for Windows and VIEW for MSDOS in the root directory of the CDROM. This program allows you to page through the index files and then unarchive the program(s) you want onto your hard disk. ========================================================================== MSDOS Quick Start Change to your CDROM drive and type "view" (without quotes). Example: C:\> D: D:\> view ========================================================================== Here is a list of some important files and directories on the disc. view.exe MSDOS File Browser/Uncompressor 00global.txt Global index of this disc docs\ Documentation regarding these discs docs\view.doc Documentation regarding VIEW.EXE setup.exe Windows Installation Program _bbs\ BBS support files ========================================================================== MSDOS and MS Windows users: -------------------------- To make browsing the disc easier, we have included the VIEW program for MSDOS and Windows in the root directory of the CDROM. This program allows you to page through the index files, browse through the images on the CDROM, view the documentation and uncompress the program(s) you want onto your hard disk. In order to start up the VIEW program, do one of the following: For MSDOS: just type in VIEW to start to view this document. For Windows: From the Program Manager, choose the RUN option under the FILE menu, then enter "D: VIEW" at the run option bar. (Substitute your CDROM drive letter for "D" if it is different.) Electronic Product Catalog (MS Windows): --------------------------------------- To install Walnut Creek CDROM's Electronic Catalog, choose the RUN option from the FILE menu under Window's Program Manager. In the Command Line box, type in d:setup_a (Substitute d with the letter that identifies your CDROM drive if it's different from this example) ========================================================================== Shareware This disk contains many shareware programs and images. Shareware can be considered to be a sort of try before you buy system where you are expected to pay the program author a registration fee if you find the program or image useful. You will find details of registration included in the document/text files provided with each program. ========================================================================== Disclaimer Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM, including any written by Walnut Creek. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM, assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with any file on this CDROM. We cannot accept any responsibility or liability in the event that using the software on this disc causes you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from unforeseen crashes. Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks. This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund. ========================================================================== ASP Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and associate member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. ========================================================================== Trademarks All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders. Third-Party applications/software/information are copyrighted by their respective owners. ========================================================================== Copyright This CDROM copyright (c) 1995 Walnut Creek CDROM. All rights reserved. The cataloguing system, disk numbering system, program descriptions, directory files and certain copyright names used in this CD and its accompanying book are copyright (C) PDSL 1995. We also claim anthology copyright for the disc as a whole and for certain program compilations included. BBS operators NOT in the UK or Eire may make the contents of this CD available for download. However, this does not apply to the materials in the accompanying book and associated file numbering system, neither does it override individual authors copyright requirements. It is entirely up to the BBS operator to ensure that he is not infringing any individual authors copyright by distribution in this way. (See also UKREAD.ME file) ========================================================================== This CDROM is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, simply return it with a short note and your contact information for a full refund. Public Domain & Shareware Library(PDSL) (Please note that UK and EEC) Winscombe House, (customers can obtain the ) Beacon Road. Crowborough, (full range of Walnut Creek) Sussex, TN6 1UL (CD ROMS from PDSL) United Kingdom +44 1892 663298 +44 1892 667473 (fax) BBS +44 1892 661149 Walnut Creek CDROM Suite 260 1547 Palos Verdes Mall Walnut Creek CA 94596 USA 1 800 786-9907 (Sales) [24 hours] +1 510 674-0783 (Sales) [24 hours] 1 800 731-7177 (Tech Support) [9 AM - 5 PM, Mon-Fri, PST] +1 510 603-1234 (Tech Support) [9 AM - 5 PM, Mon-Fri, PST] +1 510 674-0821 FAX Email: orders@cdrom.com (Orders) Email: info@cdrom.com (Information) Email: support@cdrom.com (Tech Support) WWW: http://www.cdrom.com/ (info, tech support, sales) FTP: ftp.cdrom.com =============================== README.TXT ==================================