
		Axel Desktop (Shareware) Readme


Axel Desktop is distributed as shareware and is not free.  This means that
you may freely distribute Axel to others provided you do not charge for the
software, that you distribute the package unaltered and that you clearly
state that Axel is shareware.  You may use this software for a limited
period not to exceed 30 days after which timer you must register the
program.  Also, you must purchase a separate licence for each terminal or
workstation on which you wish to use this software. 


Axel is a set of utilities for both DOS and Windows.  The distribution
files that should be included are:
	
	
	axel.exe		- Axel for DOS files
	axel.hlp

        waxel.exe		- Axel for Windows files
        wfindx.exe
        bwcc.dll

	axel.doc		- Axel documentation

	order.frm		- Product information and order form
	products    
	readme      

	install.exe		- Installation files
	wxinst.exe
	wxinst.inf


If you are installing from double density diskettes then waxel.exe and
wfindx.exe should be on disk 2 and bwcc.dll should be on disk 2 for
720K disks and disk 3 for 360K disks.

It is strongly recommended that Axel be installed onto a hard disk.  To
install the program you should have at least 1 MB of file space available.

If, after the trial period, you decide that you wish to continue using
Axel it is strongly recommended that you register the program.  Besides
being illegal to use this software after the trial period, there are many
advantages to registration.  You will receive:


	- the latest version of the program

	- a Windows image processor, reads many popular file formats

	- additional DOS utilities, from a calculator and calendar
	  to a unique CD replacement

	- a 24 page printed manual

	- notification of future updates

	- special upgrade offers

	- technical support

Please see the file "order.frm" for details.  See "products" for
information about other products offered by H&G Software.

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ADDENDUM

Version 1.0A fixes a small bug in Axel's DOS shell.  The prompt variable
is now correctly read for $p.

Version 1.0B fixes the dir command in the DOS shell so that the volume
label is read correctly.  As well the design pulldown menu was corrected
to state "grey on grey".
