                               ProKon
                              Ver.  8.1
                    The Metric Conversion Utility
               Copyright (c) 1997-98 by Harold Schwartz

FIRST:  Please make a backup copy of this diskette!

This is the shareware version of ProKon, the metric conversion util-
ity. ProKon is a 32-bit program and is intended to be run on Windows
95 or Windows NT.  This package should contain the following files.
If it does not, you do not have the complete package and ProKon may 
not operate properly.  Before installation the shareware version con-
tains the following 14 files:

     SETUP.EXE     -  The installation utility.
     PROKON.HLP    -  The help file for ProKon.
     CALC._LP      -  The help file for the ProKon calculator.
     FILE_ID.DIZ   -  A description file for online services.
     GEOMETRY._LL  -  Compressed program files.
     ELEMENTS._TA  -  Data file for ProKon.
     PROKON._XE    -  More compressed program files.
     INORG._TA     -  Data file for ProKon.
     GAUGE._TA     -  Data file for ProKon.
     CHEMICAL._TF  -  Font file for ProKon.
     CHEMICAL.FOT  -  Font definition file for ProKon.
     REGFORM.TXT   -  The registration form for ProKon.
     SITEREG.TXT   -  The site registration form for ProKon.
     README.1ST    -  The file you are reading now.

After installation the shareware version contains 14 files:

     SETUP.EXE     -  The installation utility.
     PROKON.EXE    -  The program itself.
     GEOMETRY.DLL  -  The geometry dynamic link library.
     REGFORM.TXT   -  The registration form in Windows NOTEPAD
                      format.
     SITEREG.TXT   -  The site registration form in Windows 
                      NOTEPAD format.
     PROKON.HLP    -  The help file for ProKon.
     CALC.ELP      -  The help file for the ProKon calculator.
     ELEMENTS.DTA  -  The data for the periodic table.
     INORG.DTA     -  The data for inorganic chemicals.
     GAUGE.DTA     -  The data for wire/sheet gauge.
     CHEMICAL.TTF  -  A true type font for ProKon.
     CHEMICAL.FOT  -  A font definition file for ProKon.
     FILE_ID.DIZ   -  A description of ProKon for online services.
     README.1ST    -  The file you are reading now.

There are two ways to install ProKon.  You can use Windows 95 Explorer
to show the files on the distribution diskette and 'double-click' on 
the SETUP.EXE file or you can use the 'Run' menu item in the 'START' 
menu on the Windows Task Bar.  For the second option, enter the 
path to the SETUP.EXE file in the dialog box in the 'Run' window.  
For example, entering
                         A:\SETUP.EXE

would run the installation program if you were installing from the 
"A-Drive". SETUP.EXE will copy the necessary files to your hard drive 
and, if you prefer, SETUP will also create the Program Manager group 
along with the necessary icons to run ProKon.

NOTE: YOU MUST RUN THE SETUP PROGRAM TO INSTALL PROKON PROPERLY!

ProKon is capable of making many different conversions, both to and 
from metric and Imperial (English) as well as to and from many ancient 
and archaic units. ProKon is capable of over 350,000 different conver-
sions.  ProKon also gives the density of over 625 different materials, 
some common and some not so common.  In addition, ProKon contains a 
periodic table of the elements which allows access to pertinent data
on each element and notebooks full of useful geometric formulas and
constants.  ProKon has help available throughout and all conversions
can be copied to the Windows clipboard for pasting to other documents.

There is a Windows 3.1 version of ProKon available.  It's called SICon 
and is available most places that ProKon is available.  Both versions 
are capable of the same conversions.

Remember, ShareWare is software you can try before you buy.  You are 
entitled to evaluate ProKon for a period of sixty days.  If you try 
ProKon and decide you like it, you are asked to pay the author the 
registration fee of $16.50 + $3.00 shipping/handling.  You will 
receive the latest version registered in your name.  The registered 
version does not have the advertisement screens you see in the share-
ware version.

Thank you and Enjoy ProKon.


                     Harold Schwartz
                     P.O. Box 104482
                     Jefferson City, MO 65110


                    ***** DISCLAIMER *****

                        (please  read)

     "ProKon" is a powerful program.  While I have attempted 
     to build in reasonable safeguards, as with any useful 
     computer software, "ProKon" may contain errors in the 
     program or documentation.  The author does not give any 
     warranty, either expressed or implied, to anyone using 
     this program other than for the replacement of defec-
     tive media.  In no event shall the author be liable for 
     any damages, including loss of profits or anticipated 
     profits, lost savings, or other incidental or conse-
     quential damages arising out of the use or inability to 
     use this program.  The program comes "as is" and it is 
     the user's responsibility to determine whether the 
     program is suitable for his or her computer system and 
     software needs.


                   ***** COPYRIGHT *****


    Copyright (c) 1997-98 by Harold Schwartz. All Rights
    Reserved.  You may copy "ProKon" for backup purposes, 
    and you may give copies of the unregistered version 
    to other individuals, which they may also use and 
    copy under the terms of this agreement.  If you copy 
    the unregistered version of "ProKon" for others, you 
    must include all of the files distributed with it.  
    "ProKon" may not be sold, licensed, or a fee charged 
    for its use.  If a fee is charged in connection with 
    the unregistered version of "ProKon", it must cover the 
    cost of copying or dissemination only.  Such charges 
    must be clearly identified as such by the originating 
    party.  Under no circumstances may the purchaser be 
    given the impression that he is buying "ProKon" itself.
    The author encourages BBS operators to post the
    unregistered version of the "ProKon" package on their 
    systems for download by users wishing to evaluate it.  
    No other reproduction or use is authorized without the 
    express prior written consent of the copyright owner.

REMEMBER:  Make a backup copy. . .
