                           VERSIONS 1.0 - README.TXT

                        Copyright (c) 1993 Omega Systems,
                       a division of StarBase Corporation
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This file contains information that was not available when the documentation and
on-line help were written. We have also included important information that should
be read during installation.


For information regarding installation, operation, requirements, warranty, and
technical support please refer to the help file VERSIONS.HLP.


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Last Minute Updates
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Microsoft Mail for Windows
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VERSIONS will automatically detect the presence of Microsoft Mail for Windows and
attempt to log in if no other process (Microsoft Mail, Microsoft Schedule+, etc.)
is already logged in. If some other process is already logged into mail, VERSIONS
will attach itself to that session's connection. It is usually more convenient to
log into mail from Microsoft Mail for Windows and leave it running and then start
and stop VERSIONS as desired. Otherwise, you will have to log into mail each time
you start VERSIONS.


Messages
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Versions directory must not be root: <Path>

The root (top most directory, e.g., "C:\") of the file system is not a valid
Versions directory. Choose a sub-directory.


Working directory must not be root: <Path>

The root (top most directory, e.g., "C:\") of the file system is not a valid
Working directory. Choose a sub-directory.



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Important Information
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Your Computer's Clock
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VERSIONS determines files that need to be checked in or checked out based on your
computer's clock and the date and time stamp of your Working and Versions files.
It is extremely important that your computer have the correct date and time set
for VERSIONS to function properly. If you are working on a network, each project
member's clock setting must be in sync with yours. We recommend using whatever
service your network server supports for synchronizing all workstation clocks.


Backups
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It is extremely important that you maintain regular backups of all your files.
This includes VERSIONS files stored either locally or on your network server.
Please don't use VERSIONS as a substitute for regular backups.
