Desktop Tools(TM)/QuickNote for Win32
Version 2.31
 Copyright 1995-1996 By Herbert Fann.  All Rights Reserved.
Desktop Tools is a trademark of Herbert Fann.
Dec 17, 1996

Desktop Tools/QuickNote Features:

- Quick notepad for putting down reminders, task lists
- QuickNote can rollup so other people don't see your notes
- QuickNote is "sticky" -- it remembers its window location
- QuickNote automatically saves the text when you logout/shutdown
- support up to 8 pages of notes
- If you are a network user, the notes are saved under your user name.

System Requirements:

Intel 386 or higher, Windows NT 3.51 or later, or Windows 95 or later, mouse
(Win32s is not supported.)

System Limitations:

Windows 95:

Due to limitations in Win95, you can open a text file up to approximately 32K in size.

Windows NT:

File size is limited only to available memory.


Special Install Instructions for users of previous QuickNote who are network users:

If you need to login to enter Windows 95, then your notes will be saved under your user
name in QuickNote directory.  (e.g. For user jsmith, his note is saved under this dir:
c:\Program Files\DeskTop Tools\QuickNote\jsmith).  When you first upgrade QuickNote,
your notes will not show up.  Follow the following instructions to have your notes
showed up again:

1. Run QuickNote and then exit QuickNote.
2. Open Windows Explorer.
3. Goto QuickNote Directory.  (e.g. c:\Program Files\DeskTop Tools\QuickNote)
4. Select all text files beginning with default, i.e. default.txt, default2.txt, etc.
5. Move these files to the directory with your user name under your QuickNote directory.
6. Run QuickNote again and the notes should show up.


Comment:

This is a shareware.  If you like it and use it on a regular basis, please send
me US$10 or CAN$15.  I appreciate your kind contribution.  I am saving up money to get married. 
I will release more utilities of the Desktop Tools(TM) series in the future.  See the end
of this file for how to reach the author.

Please let me know if there are any bugs or enhancements you would like to 
see.

For version history, see VerHist.txt.


Installation:

1. Unzip the install files to a temporary directory.
2. Run Setup.exe program from Windows Explorer.
3. Follow instructions.


Instructions on Use:

1. Place the QuickNote icon in the StartUp folder so it starts automatically 
   when you start Windows.
2. Place QuickNote window to the desired position.
3. Type in notes/reminder into the edit control.  Use previous page and 
   next page toolbar button to navigate through pages.  Page number is 
   displayed in the window caption.


Disclaimer

   You are granted the right to use and to make an unlimited 
   number of copies of this software. 
   You may not disassemble, decompose, reverse engineer, or alter 
   any of the files in the package. This includes, but is not 
   limited to modifying any icons, menus, or displays associated 
   with the software.

   This software is provided as SHAREWARE and cannot be sold.
   This restriction does not apply to connect time charges, or 
   flat rate connection/download fees for electronic bulletin 
   board services. This software can not be bundled with any 
   commercial package or distributed by itself or accompanying
   books or magazines without express written permission from
   the author.

   The author of this program accepts no responsibility for 
   damages resulting from the use of this product and makes no 
   warranty or representation, either express or implied, including 
   but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or 
   fitness for a particular purpose. This software is provided 
   "AS IS", and you, its user, assume all risks when using it.

Licensing, Registration and Distribution

   By installing this software the user implicitly agrees with the
   utilization rules described in this file.  You can distribute this shareware 
   provided that you includes all the files.


How to reach the author

You can reach me through e-mail.  My address is
hfann@pathcom.com

or at my web page at: http://www.pathcom.com/~hfann

Send cheque or money order to:
Herbert Fann
Box 87644
300 John St.
Thornhill, ON
L3T 7R3
Canada

