                     K-INSTALL for DOS and Windows 1.6

             Copyright (c) 1994-95 by Rob McDonell, ARK ANGLES
                            All Rights Reserved


                     SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPERS


WHAT YOU GET

  K-INSTALL is written by a software developer for software developers,
  both amateur and professional.  I know the importance and value of a
  risk free, bug free, hassle free product.  K-INSTALL offers many
  benefits to all users.

  Unregistered users get limited support during the trial period, but
  are not licensed to use or distribute INSTALL.EXE or SETUP.EXE with
  their own software.  The unregistered version may only be distributed
  as a package in its own right.

  Registered users get support for at least 12 months, and are licensed
  to use and distribute INSTALL.EXE and/or SETUP.EXE royalty free with
  any of their own software.  They also receive the latest version of
  the package and a printed manual with index.

  Customised versions of K-INSTALL are also available such that your
  options can be hard coded into the program rather than specified in
  the separate settings file.  This not only makes the program even
  more secure, but also smaller.  You just need to send me a copy of
  your settings file the way you like it, and I will promptly return
  to you a new EXE file with those settings embedded.

  Registered users will get prompt resolution of problems, and free
  upgrades if they encounter bugs.  And there are the standard benefits
  of the ARK ANGLES Triple Guarantee of
  
    1) Quality through standards and testing,
    2) Suitability through try-before-you-buy, and
    3) Money Back if not completely satisfied.

  See REGISTER.TXT for full details of licensing options and pricing.


PROGRAM HISTORY

  1.60  11.05.95.  New GROUP variable.  Enhancements to RUN keyword and
                   reboot/restart functions.  New options on INPUT and
                   DIR keywords to specify longer explanatory questions.
                   Registration data file backed up before overwriting in
                   text format.  Beeps with error messages only.  Running
                   percentage during install.  Some minor problems fixed.
                   DOS version only: BIG and WIN keywords replaced by RUN
                   option, and new GROUP keyword to update Windows Program
                   Manager.  Windows version only: new WINDOW keyword to
                   set window size and style, new WINVER keyword and
                   variable for checking Windows version, and Uninstall
                   now deletes SETUP.EXE correctly.

  1.50  25.04.95.  Basic settings file generator.  Maximum of allowable
                   MKDIR, DEL, INSTALL, AUTO, CONF, REG, INI, ITEM and
                   REMOVE keywords limited only by available memory.  New
                   options for INSTALL keyword to display file desciptions
                   and run external programs.  New option for PATH keyword
                   to add multiple directories.  New EXE keyword to add
                   parameters for self-unpacking archives.  Additional
                   predefined variables, and all variables now available
                   with FIRST, LAST, INSTALL, RUN and CATALOG keywords.
                   Duplicate "device=" statements handled in SYSTEM.INI.
                   User confirmation not required if installing to root
                   directory.  Faster file copying to and from diskettes.
                   Other minor enhancements.  DOS version only: new IFILE,
                   ISECT and INI keywords to allow updating of INI files.

  1.40  04.04.95.  New ~INST variable to perform functions on the install
                   disk itself.  User confirmation sought during install if
                   chosen directory already exists, and during uninstall
                   before deleting files from Windows or Windows System
                   directories.  Fixed problems with AUTO keywords wiping
                   out a final shell command in AUTOEXEC.BAT.  Windows
                   version only: PICTURE keyword no longer causes hang if
                   bitmap does not exist.

  1.30  13.03.95.  New REMOVE keyword to delete application-generated files
                   during uninstall.  New ARCHIVE keyword to define an
                   additional unarchiving program.  Windows version only:
                   PICTURE keyword can now read BMP files from disk, has
                   more flexible positioning, additional styles, and bitmap
                   stretching.

  1.20  10.03.95.  New DOSVER keyword to check DOS version number.  Changed
                   INST keyword to INSTALL and MKD to MKDIR.  New BUFFERS
                   keyword to check and update BUFFERS value in CONFIG.SYS.
                   Windows version only: New PATTERN and ICON keywords and
                   enhanced PICTURE keyword for greater customisation of
                   K-INSTALL screen.

  1.10  23.02.95.  First general release.

  1:0x  Early 95.  Various limited release versions for testing.
  

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

  It is my aim to make both the DOS and Windows versions of K-INSTALL
  the most sophisticated and versatile installation programs available.
  Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.  Electronic
  communication is probably the easiest - see Internet and CompuServe
  addresses below.
  
  Some of the many enhancements currently under consideration or underway
  for future versions of K-INSTALL are:
  
    *  more options for screen layout, graphics and fonts
    *  make uninstall undo changes to AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, INI
       files and Program Manager

  A professional version of K-INSTALL is also under development, which is
  expected to include features such as:
  
    *  complete customisation of all messages, even for other languages
    *  ability to encrypt the settings file to prevent tampering
    *  animated text and graphics capabilities!
    *  allow optional components to be installed separately at a later time
    
  Please contact me with your feedback and requirements.


Regards,

Rob McDonell
Proprietor,  ARK ANGLES
Postal:      P O Box 190, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, AUSTRALIA
Phone:       (047)588100 or Intl+61-47-588100
Fax:         (047)588638 or Intl+61-47-588638
Internet:    100237.141@compuserve.com
CompuServe:  100237,141
