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                                 Font-ABC 2.41

                         Copyright 1994-99 J.Behling

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With Windows, the user has access to a nearly unlimited number of fonts. For
every task You may choose another font. Look only at the hundreds of fonts
that are available as shareware.

Font-ABC will help you to keep an overview of your fonts. Not all fonts are of
use for every application: not all fonts are free scalable, which means you
cannot use them in every wished-for size. Some fonts have only capitals (for
headlines) or initials.

With Font-ABC, you are able to view and print every printable font using your
own sample text, in any size and style that you wish. You may print a font
catalog of all installed fonts and uninstall fonts that are not used very often.
Not all fonts are really needed all the time, and every installed font uses more
memory and increases Windows' start-up time.

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This program is SHAREWARE. You may (and should) copy and distribute it freely in
its original form.

All rights reserved. You are not allowed to distribute this software for any 
commercial use without my permission. Only a charge for copying plus s+h-fee may
be charged. If used in samplers (or as a CD-ROM) you have to send one example to
the author.


            SHAREWARE = FAIRWARE


Shareware means you may evaluate it for a maximum of 30 days, but after this
period you should register the program and pay a small registration fee. This
gives you the chance to test Font-ABC in all its functions (there are no limits)
before paying.

As a registered user you get the following advantages:

* Peace of mind, for you are a legal user of this program
* No Shareware Screens
* Program Version Update Notification, if wanted
* Version Updates at a reduced price
* Help with problems (Mail or E-Mail)
* You help to keep Shareware alive!


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The author disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including 
but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a 
particular purpose. In no event will the author be liable for any damages in 
connection with use of this software.

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Installation


Start installation with

            abcsetup

You may accept the suggested path or enter another one.


The following files must be on your target disk after installation:

Font-ABC Directory:
    * readme.txt            This file   
    * fontabce.exe          Main program
    * fontabce.hlp          Help file
    * order.wri             Order form

Windows/System-dirctory:
    * vbrun300.dll          Visual Basic Runtime-Module
    * cmdialog.vbx          Runtime-Module
    * threed.vbx            Runtime-Module

ATTENTION: These files may also be used of other programs!
Some archives distributed online come without vbrun300.dll. If you don't 
already have this module on your harddrive please look at 
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/dll or your prefered distributor.

If you want to uninstall Font-ABC for any reason, make sure that no other 
programs use these files before deleting them!


NOTE:
Font-ABC expects to find the Windows-Standard-Font Arial installed on your 
system.  If not, you may go to FONTABC.INI (Windows-Directory), move to the
section DEFAULTS (in brackets) and change "Arial=" to another font type, e.g.
"Arial=Helvetica".

If possible, choose the option "use True Types" in the control panel. 


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Registration


For a minimal registration fee, you become a legal user of Font-ABC.

Print the order form "order.wri", fill in all blanks, and send it by mail or 
e-mail to the address below. Send the registration fee to my bank and you will 
receive your personal registration code which allows further use of Font-ABC as 
soon as possible.

Shareware screens will disappear and you will receive version update information 
if wanted.

    Address:
        J. Behling
        Esternaystrasse 23f
        D-76337 Waldbronn
        Germany
        Behling@abc-ware.de
        http://www.abc-ware.de/


Note: You may also use Online Registration via Soft-Shop:
    http://www.soft-shop.com/cgi-bin/order.html?abcware

This is the easiest and fastest way to register outside Europe 


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Problems


Font-ABC was tested in all functions before coming out as shareware. But there 
may still be problems with individual configurations. There are so many possible 
hardware and software combinations that incompatibilities may occur.

If you ever have a problem using Font-ABC, don't hesitate to sent me mail or 
E-mail. I'll do my best to help you. If you have any suggestions for
improvements, send me an e-mail and I'll see if I can build them into 
a future version.

Please fill in the order form (the user profile is important for searching for
solutions to problems) and  describe the problem as well as possible: when it
occurs, how it looks, and so on!


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History

19.04.1999  Version 2.41
    * english version showed german texts during load process, fixed
    * new setup version
    
14.03.1999  Version 2.40
    * fixed a problem with progress bar on load
    * show number of installed fonts (families)
    * show fontname in character set window
    * faster loading
    * new installation program
    * maintenance data updated
    
09.10.1998  Version 2.26
    * fixed a problem with size savings when maximized on program end
    * new Internet address: http://www.abc-ware.de/
    
02.08.1998  Version 2.25
    * sorted tab stops in layout window    
    * some cosmetic enhancements
  
01.06.1998  Version 2.24
    * text in help bubbles could disappear in earlier versions; fixed
  
11.04.1998  Version 2.23
    * minor bugs fixed
  
22.02.1998  Version 2.22
    * minor bugs in printout fixed
    * bonus pack Euro Symbol (TrueType) added
  
01.02.1998  Version 2.21
    * minor bugs in character table fixed
    
10.10.1998  Version 2.20
    * Window sizes/positions automatically saved at program end
    * lines in character set printing made optional
    * user-defined window size of character table
    * some optical enhancements
    
25.10.1997  Version 2.1b
    * minor bug fix
    * Toolbar with English symbols for bold/Italic

26.10.1997  Version 2.1c
    * fixed minor nits
    
17.08.1996  Version 2.1a
    * minor bug fix

10.07.1996  Version 2.1
    * free definable header text

13.12.1995  Version 2.0a
    * Bugfix in printer drivers
    * Bugfix in setup for long paths

21.10.1995  Version 2.0
    * Possibility to choose several fonts
    * Individual margin settings
    * Warning for maximal font size with character
      set printing
    * Possibility to choose fonts for header and
      font names
    * Bubble help
    * Showing load progress
    * Free window size up to full screen
    * New installation routine
    * If printer is not connected, an error message
      is displayed
      
16.06.1995  Version 1.1b
    * Better internal printer settings
    * Setup program with installation of program
      group and icons

15.05.1995  Version 1.1a
    * Every printed page has now as a print file
      in print manager (to avoid problems with some
      printer drivers)

01.05.1995  English Version 1.1

01.11.1994  Version 1.1
    * Fonts with same names filtered
    * Save settings now also saves chosen font
    * Margins and wordwrapping approved
    * Status bar on printing
    * More help functions

25.09.1994  Version 1.0 




