Depression Glass v2 - README.TXT                                         
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		Depression Glass v2
		The Ultimate Depression Glass database system for Windows  
		Copyright (c) 1999-2000 by MPW
		email: mpw@kagi.com     

Welcome to the Depression Glass! A program designed for serious collectors. 
Depression Glass is a shareware package. Shareware is not free. If, after an initial trial period, you find the software useful and continue to use it, you must pay a license fee for the right to use it. During the trial period you are under no obligation to register it.
The license registration fee for Depression Glass is U.S. $29.00.

The latest version of the Software can be found at: 
http://mpwsoft.bizland.com/index.html    or    http://members.fortunecity.com/mpwsoft
					             	
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This file contains information on the following subjects:
            1.  What is Depression Glass
            2.  Minimum System Requirements
            3.  Installing
            4.  Uninstalling 
            5.  Registering            
            6.  License and Disclaimer
            7.  Distribution   

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1. WHAT IS DEPRESSION GLASS ?
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Depression Glass is a powerful 32-bit Windows application designed to help you catalog and manage your Depression Glass collection.
Depression Glass will easily keeps track of numerous facts about every individual item in your collection, including Color, Circa, Manufacturer, Pattern, Cost, Worth and more.
After you've cataloged your collection you are able to produce a variety of printed reports. 

Key Features
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- Easy to use, familiar Windows interface. 
- Start cataloging your collection immediately.
- Large memo for your information and comments.  
- Sort data by any field.
- A variety of ways to Filter data on screen and in printed reports.
- Data is easy to Backup and Restore using the Backup/Restore utility. 
- Pictures may be stored for viewing or printing. 
- Extremely powerful search facility. 
- A reference Library to record valuable information.
- Sample database to get you started.
- Sure to please with its functionality. 
- User friendly. 

Invaluable for hobbyists or Serious Collectors... 

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2. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Before installing Depression Glass, please check that your computer meets the following minimum requirements: 
Depression Glass is best viewed at a screen resolution of either 640 x 480 or 800 x 600. 

·	IBM-compatible personal computer.
·	Hard disk with at least 3 MB available.
·	Mouse or equivalent pointing device.
·	Microsoft Windows 9x 

Something You May Need:

If Depression Glass fails to show the Date Picker (Calendar) control, your ComCtl32.dll file is out of date. In that case, download and install the ComCtl32 update from Microsoft:
http://download.microsoft.com/msdownload/ie401/patch/comcontrol/en/401comupd.exe 

This update works with Windows 95 and NT4. Windows 98 ships with an up to date version of the DLL.
	 
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3. TO INSTALL DEPRESSION GLASS
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The installation utility provided (Setup.exe) will install Depression Glass on your hard disk drive, and will also check to see that your system meets all of the program requirements.
If you can read this you either have unzipped the files or are viewing the ReadMe.txt from a zip extraction utility.
If the latter, unzip all files into the directory of your choice. Then run the Setup.exe program. Follow the on-screen prompts.

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4. UNINSTALL
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If you choose to uninstall, simply go to Windows Control Panel "Add/Remove Programs". Select Depression Glass and press Add/Remove.

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5. REGISTERING  
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Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.

During the evaluation period Depression Glass is fully functional, except for a maximum limit of 50 records. We make it this way so that you can have a real look at the program and then decide whether it fits your needs. Depression Glass is shareware, so you have the opportunity to fully try it out before you buy it. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of bank charges, etc, refunds are not possible.
 
When you register Depression Glass, you will receive a unique registration number in your email, usually within one or two business days. You should install that number into Depression Glass by selecting Registration | Enter Your Registration Number, then enter the required information. Once registered, Depression Glass will convert itself into a fully functional copy.
For clarity: On receipt of your registration, you will receive a registration key only. You will not receive disks / E-mail with another Depression Glass version. You already have the full version, it is only restricted ("locked").  With the registration key you can remove this restriction. 
Registered users will be entitled to receive support for 30 days via e-mail.
Secure Online Registration in US$ at: http://order.kagi.com/?1BE
How to register is also available on the help menu.
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6. LICENSE AND DISCLAIMER
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Great care has been taken to ensure this program is virus-free and is safe for you to use. However, you use this program at your own risk. MPW is not responsible for any damages whatsoever, including loss of information, interruption of business, personal injury and/or any damage or consequential damage without limitation, incurred before, during or after the use of our products. 

Single user license
You may install this software on your own computer, for your own personal use exclusively. 

You may not sell, rent or lease this software.

That's the English version - here's the legal stuff:
Depression Glass is licensed on an "AS IS" basis, with no implied warranty regarding merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose. MPW, and the authors, make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof, and specifically disclaim any implied warranties. By using this software you agree that MPW, and the authors, will not be liable to you or any third party for any use of (or inability to use) this software, or for any damages (direct or indirect) whatsoever, even if MPW. or its agents are apprised of the possibility of such damages occurring.  In no event shall MPW, or the authors be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages. The entire risk related to the quality and performance of the program is on you.
Users of Depression Glass must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS YOU MUST CEASE AND DESIST USING THIS PROGRAM. 
By registering your copy of Depression Glass, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this Software license agreement.

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7. DISTRIBUTION:
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You are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the Shareware version of this software and documentation as you wish; and give freely exact copies of the original Shareware version to anyone; and distribute the Shareware version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge for any of the above.
You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission.

REDISTRIBUTION
Disk/Magazine Vendors are permitted to redistribute Depression Glass, subject to the conditions of this license, without specific written permission.
We would consider it a courtesy if the distributer would inform us they are doing so - if only to prevent the distribution of obsolete versions.

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Thank You for trying out Depression Glass, and Thank You for supporting the shareware concept.







