
                 GammaTech Internet Relay Chat Demo
                         July 13, 1995

This package contains the demo version of the GammaTech Internet Relay
Chat software. This IRC client is a Presentation Manager application
which brings a unique graphical user interface to the OS/2 IRC
enthusiast. A few of the features of this software are shown below:

   Presentation Manager GUI interface.
   Cut, Copy and Paste support.
   Resizable windows with automatic text wrapping.
   Separate windows for each channel.
   Separate windows for query sessions with other users.
   Scroll back buffer for each output window.
   Toolbar configurable with user specified commands.
   Popup menues for ease of use.
   Color coding of nick names, your nick name, etc.
   Notification of incoming CTCP commands.
   User definable lists of favorite channels and nicknames.
   DCC Chat and Send support. DCC Get is automated.
   Complete documentation including an IRC primer.
   Online help for all supported IRC commands.
   And of course, much much more :-)

System requirements:

   OS/2 Warp with the Internet Access Kit installed.
   Connectivity to an Internet Service Provider.


If you are accustomed to using text mode IRC clients you will likely
need to review the documentation file regarding using the GammaTech
IRC Client. The GUI interface of the GammaTech IRC Client is quite
different from other text mode clients.

Problems that some new users may encounter include:

 * Attempting to enter certain IRC commands before joining a channel.
 * Attempting to join multiple channels with Novice mode checked.
 * Not understanding how message traffic is dispatched to the
   various IRC windows.

Reviewing the documentation will cut your learning curve significantly.
Many of the windows have pop-up menues available for various functions.
To call up the pop-up menu for a given window, click mouse button 2
in the window area.


The demo version of the GammaTech Internet Relay Chat client is a full
featured version of the commercial product. The following differences
and restrictions apply:

   Full technical support is provided for the commercial product.
   Electronic access for defects will be made available for the
   commercial product. No support is provided for the demo.

   Documentation is provided with the demo in a text file. The
   commercial version provides a printed manual and of course a
   diskette.

   The commercial product also provides a installation program and a
   registration form.

   This demo and the commercial product are not shareware. The demo is
   intended to show the features of the product so you may make an
   informed decision as to licensing the commercial product.

   This demo version permits unlimited use of all features of the
   product until Sept. 1, 1995. On and after that date, this demo
   version permits only 30 minutes of connect time per IRC session.
   Warning messages are issued at 20 minutes and 28 minutes.  You will
   be signed off of IRC at 30 minutes. You may then restart the
   program and reconnect for another 30 minutes.


To install the demo:

   1. Go to an OS/2 command line prompt.
   2. Create a directory for the demo files.
   3. Unzip the gtirc101.zip file into the new directory.
   4. From the new directory, run the makeicon.cmd file.
      It will ask you for the drive and path of the demo
      directory and create a program object on your desktop
      for the GammaTech Internet Relay Chat executable.


To execute the demo IRC program:

   1. Establish a connection with your Internet Service Provider.
   2. Double click on the icon.


A text file version of the documentation is provided with the file
name gtirc.doc. Even if you are an experienced IRC user you should
review the following sections:

   The IRC Window
   The Title Bar
   The Menu Bar
   The Output Window
   The Toolbar
   The Input Window
   The Popup Menu
   Message Routing

Note that Installation and Corrective Service is not applicable to the
demo version.

The first time you start the IRC client, the Settings dialog will be
displayed. If you are an experienced user of IRC you will likely know
how to set these fields. Otherwise, you will find additional
information on each field in the online help and in the documentation
under Configuring the IRC Client.


Availability and pricing:

   The commercial product is available now.  Orders may be placed
   directly with SofTouch Systems (800) 944-3028 or through most OS/2
   software resellers.

   The suggested retail price is $49.95 U.S. An introductory price of
   $39.95 is available through Sept. 30, 1995. Shipping charges will
   vary depending on the supplier and your location.

   GammaTech products are available from most OS/2 resellers. It is
   anticipated that GammaTech Internet Relay Chat will be available
   from any of these sources. You may order direct from the
   manufacturer, SofTouch Systems immediately. A couple of other
   sources are shown below. Other sources may be obtained from
   SofTouch Systems.

      SofTouch Systems  (800) 944-3028  Fax (405) 632-6537
      Indelible Blue    (800) 776-8284  Fax (919) 878-7479
      OS/2 Express      (800) 672-5945  Fax (612) 823-6267

Upgrade path:

   As with all GammaTech products, corrective service is provided from
   time to time without charge. Corrective service for GammaTech
   Internet Relay Chat will be made available via anonymous FTP as
   well as CompuServe.

   It is GammaTech's policy to offer any upgrades to it's products to
   registered customers at a reduced rate. Free upgrades are normally
   made available to customers purchasing the product within a grace
   period preceding availability of a new release of that product.

   Internet distribution of corrective service will be provided by
   anonymous ftp to ftp.ionet.net under the /pub/gammatech directory.
   This is the only official ftp site and it is recommended that this
   site be used instead of other common OS/2 ftp sites. The versions
   found on ftp.ionet.net will always be current and integrity is
   assured. Other sites may have obsolete versions posted under names
   similar to the current distribution names.


Copyright:  Copyright GammaTech, Inc. 1995. All Rights Reserved.

   This software is owned by GammaTech, Inc. and is protected by
   United States copyright laws, trade secret laws and international
   treaty provisions. The demo version of this software may be freely
   copied and distributed provided that the entire package is copied
   and distributed without modifications.

Limited Warranty:

LIMITED WARRANTY. This software is inherently complex and may not be
error-free. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT WARRANTED AND IS PROVIDED "AS IS".

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF OR
LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THIS LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITED LIABILITY. GAMMATECH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO CASE SHALL GAMMATECH'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE LICENSE FEE PAID FOR
THE RIGHT TO USE THE SOFTWARE.

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