
      NetDrive 3.1.3 for OS/2(R)
      Installation README
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      20 January 2011
      Release Version
      

  This document contains important information on installing 
  NetDrive for OS/2.
  
  Please read 'Hardware and Software Requirements' and 
  'Installation Instructions' before installing.

  Registered customers please read paragraph 5.2
  
  
  CONTENTS
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  1.0 What is NetDrive for OS/2?
  2.0 Hardware and Software Requirements
  3.0 Installation Instructions
     3.1 Installation Program
     3.2 Manual Installation
     3.3 Manual Upgrade
  4.0 Contact Information
  5.0 Notices
     5.1 Shareware Notice
     5.2 Information for registered customers
     5.3 Safety Notice
  6.0 License Agreement
  
    
  1.0 What is NetDrive for OS/2?
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  NetDrive for OS/2 allows you to access various resources, such as a 
  ftp site, a local directory or a network resource, via a regular drive
  letter.
  
  NetDrive for OS/2 supports external plugins for different types of 
  resources.
  
  The version 3.x of NetDrive for OS/2 supports large files (greater
  than 2 gigabytes), has performance improvements and enhanced user
  interface.
  
  The new version requires a recent version of OS/2 because of
  large files support. If you need to use NetDrive for OS/2 on
  a system that does not support large files, then please use
  a 2.x version of NetDrive for OS/2.
  
  
  2.0 Hardware and Software Requirements
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  To install and use NetDrive for OS/2, your workstation needs at least:

    o A 486 microprocessor

    o 32 MB of RAM

    o 600 KB free hard disk space
 
    o A connection to the Internet (modem, ISDN, or LAN) for FTP feature

  NetDrive for OS/2 works with the following operating system versions:

    o OS/2 Warp 4 FixPack 13

    o OS/2 Warp Server for e-business
  
    o OS/2 Warp 4 Convenience Package (MCP)

    o OS/2 Warp Server for e-business Convenience Package (ACP)
  
    o eComStation
  
  NOTE: earlier operating system versions will not be able to load
  the file system driver (NDFS32.IFS). For these versions please use
  NetDrive for OS/2 2.x.
  
  
  3.0 Installation Instructions
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  NOTE: If you have NetDrive for OS/2 already installed, then please save 
  your virtual volumes configuration before installing the new version.
  You can reload saved configuration after installation.
  
  3.1 Installation Program
  ------------------------
  Change to the directory which you have unpacked ndfs313.zip to.
  
  Run the ndinst.exe file to install NetDrive for OS/2. Please follow the 
  instructions on the screen. 
    
  The installation program will find a previous installation of NetDrive 
  for OS/2 and you can update the old version. The old configuration
  will be migrated.
  
  The installation program will unpack NetDrive for OS/2 files to 
  the specified  directory, edit CONFIG.SYS PATH and LIBPATH statements
  and add statements to load file system driver (NDFS32.IFS) and
  the control program (NDCTL.EXE). A backup copy of CONFIG.SYS 
  will be saved as CONFIG.ND.
  
  3.2 Manual Installation
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  a) Create a directory where NetDrive for OS/2 will be installed
  (e.g. C:\NDFS):
  
      mkdir C:\NDFS
  
  b) Copy the package file ndfs.@ to the directory:
  
      copy ndfs.@ C:\NDFS
  
  c) Change to the directory:
  
      cd C:\NDFS
  
  d) Unpack NetDrive files:
  
      unpack2 ndfs.@ /C
  
  e) Delete the package file from the directory:
  
      del ndfs.@
  
  f) Add the following lines to the CONFIG.SYS:
 
      SET NDFSDIR=C:\NDFS
      IFS=C:\NDFS\NDFS32.IFS
      RUN=C:\NDFS\NDCTL.EXE

     Add C:\NDFS to LIBPATH and SET PATH statements.

  g) Reboot the system to apply these CONFIG.SYS changes.
  
  NetDrive for OS/2 can be used now.
  
  3.3 Manual Upgrade
  ------------------
  If you have a version of NetDrive for OS/2 installed then
  in order to install new version you have to proceed with the 
  following steps:
  
  a) Remove the following line from CONFIG.SYS:
  
      IFS=C:\NDFS\NDFS.IFS
  
     REM out the following lines in CONFIG.SYS:
  
      IFS=C:\NDFS\NDFS32.IFS
      RUN=C:\NDFS\NDCTL.EXE
  
     Now these lines must look as follows:  
  
      REM IFS=C:\NDFS\NDFS32.IFS
      REM RUN=C:\NDFS\NDCTL.EXE
      
     Please note that you'll not find NDFS32.IFS, if 
     NetDrive for OS/2 version you have already installed,
     is older than 3.0.
  
  b) Reboot the system
 
  c) Replace old NetDrive's files with new ones, as described
     in section 3.2 steps b) to e).

  d) Restore lines in config.sys:
  
      IFS=C:\NDFS\NDFS32.IFS
      RUN=C:\NDFS\NDCTL.EXE
  
     Please note that if you have not found NDFS32.IFS line
     on step a), then add the line to CONFIG.SYS:
     
      IFS=C:\NDFS\NDFS32.IFS
     
  e) Reboot the system
  
  
  4.0 Contact Information
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  Blueprint Software Works develops NetDrive for OS/2:
  
         WWW:  http://www.blueprintsoftwareworks.com/netdrive
      e-mail:  netdrive@bmtmicro.net
  
  BMT Micro, Inc. distributes NetDrive for OS/2:
  
         WWW:  http://www.bmtmicro.com/BMTCatalog/os2/netdrive.html

         
  5.0 Notices
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  5.1 Shareware Notice
  --------------------
  NetDrive for OS/2 is a shareware program, which means that you try
  the product before you buy it.

  You may use NetDrive for OS/2 for a 1 month trial period which begins
  the day of installation. Please read License Agreement for details.

  When the evaluation period will end, NetDrive for OS/2 will not allow to
  write to resources.

  NetDrive for OS/2 registration will give you an unique registration key
  and some instructions on how to use it. The key will enable write access
  to resources and is a proof that you are a registered customer.

  For registration information, please refer to the on-line documentation
  at http://www.blueprintsoftwareworks.com/netdrive
  
  Please support the try-before-buy concept by ordering this software.
  
  5.2 Information for registered customers
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  NetDrive for OS/2 version 3.0, including the FTP plugin, is a free upgrade
  for registered customers who purchased version 2.2.2 released in September
  2004.
  
  For registered customers with earlier versions there is a $7.00 upgrade fee.  

  If you have version 2.2.2 and wish to upgrade to version 3.0 contact us via
  email at orders@bmtmicro.net and supply your NetDrive for OS/2 serial number
  and the name that NetDrive for OS/2 was registered in.  Please note that
  your old serial number will no longer work with version 3.0 or higher.

  When you install NetDrive for OS/2 version 3.0 it will work in evaluation
  mode for 1 month. Please note that during the evaluation period NetDrive for
  OS/2 will have full functionality.  
  
  5.3 Safety Notice
  -----------------
  Safe computing means backing up all data before installing any program, 
  including this one. Be sensible and take a few precautions and you might
  save yourself from potential problems.

  
  6.0 License agreement
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  The use of NetDrive for OS/2 is subject to the following terms and 
  conditions.

  If you have not registered NetDrive for OS/2 yet, the copy of 
  NetDrive for OS/2 that you have is distributed as shareware.
  You may use it for a 1 month trial period, as long as you agree 
  to the provisions of this license agreement.

  
  Trial period

  During the 1 month trial period, which begins the day of
  installation, you can use NetDrive for OS/2 without any 
  limitations. You can purchase NetDrive for OS/2 and
  so register it at anytime during the period.
  

  End of trial period

  At the end of trial period you have either purchase 
  NetDrive for OS/2 or uninstall it from your system.
  If you continue to use NetDrive for OS/2 beyond 
  the 1 month trial period, you are obligated to register it.
  If for any reason you find that NetDrive for OS/2
  is not right for you, just uninstall the program.

  
  Registered version

  When you register NetDrive for OS/2, you will convert it to 
  the full, non-shareware, registered version. You may NOT 
  distribute the registered version.
  You may copy it onto a computer to be used and you may make 
  archival copies of it for the sole purpose of backing up the 
  software and protecting your investment from loss.

  You may threat your registered version just like a book.
  This means that the registered version may be used by any number
  of people, and may be freely moved from one computer location
  to another, so long as there is NO POSSIBILITY of it being used
  at one location or on one computer while it is being used
  at another.
  
  Just like a book cannot be read by two different people in two
  different places at one time, neither can the registered version
  of NetDrive for OS/2 be used by two different people in two 
  different places at the same time (unless, of course, 
  Blueprint Software Works copyright is being violated).
  
  
  Using free plugins

  Some of third party NetDrive for OS/2 plugins are free of charge.
  Use of these plugins does not imply free use of NetDrive for OS/2
  itself. Free plugins may be used either with registered version
  of NetDrive for OS/2 or with unregistered version during the
  Trial period.

  NetDrive for OS/2 can be thought of as an operating system
  which runs plugins-applications. For example, there are a lot
  of nice free software for OS/2 but one still need an OS/2 license
  to use OS/2 with these applications.

  
  Disclaimer
  
  BMT Micro, Inc., Blueprint Software Works do not warrant that
  NetDrive for OS/2 will meet your requirements, that operation 
  of NetDrive for OS/2 will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that all
  NetDrive for OS/2 errors will be corrected. The aforementioned parties
  are not responsible for problems caused by changes in the operating
  characteristics of computer hardware or computer operating systems
  that are made after the release of NetDrive for OS/2 nor for problems
  in the interaction of NetDrive for OS/2 with other software.
  The aforementioned parties have no responsibility to replace
  or refund the fee of and media or license damaged by accident, 
  abuse or misapplication.
  
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  (C) COPYRIGHT Blueprint Software Works, 2000-2011.
  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
