03.Dec.1999 [ver 3.0.0.97]

TrackerV3 --- Readme.txt
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[Summary]
  Program Name....... TrackerV3
  Executable......... TrackerV3.exe (ca. 500 KB)
  File version....... 3.00 (508.416 bytes, 01.12.99 12:54:52, ver 3.0.0.97)
  Category........... File / Disk Utilities, Explorer Replacements
  Platform........... Win95/98/NT4
  Min. Hardware...... 100 MHz Pentium, 32MB RAM
  Description........ Advanced File System Explorer:
                      Get all file information on the fly, 
                      find files by any type of date,
                      create detailed file system reports,
                      print directories to file, clipboard, paper.
  Licence............ Shareware: 30 day free trial, uncrippled demo
  Price.............. US$ 20.00 per licence (DM 35.00, EUR 18.00)
  
  Site URL........... http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/xbeat/trackerV3/index.htm
  Download URL 1..... http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/xbeat/trackerV3/trackerV3.zip
                      (ca. 200 KB, no runtime library included, no installer)
  Download URL 2..... http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/xbeat/trackerV3/trackerV3Run.zip
                      (ca. 1000 KB, includes runtime library Msvbvm50.dll and installer)
  Registration URL... https://glomas.securesites.com/saf/en/register/291164.html
  Registration mail.. sales@glms.de
  Support mail....... xbeat@csi.com
  
  Copyright.......... Copyright  1999 by Donald Lessau. All Rights Reserved.



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[TrackerV3: Advanced File System Explorer]

                           Copyright  1999 by Donald Lessau
                                              December 1999

[What is it good for?]
    * TrackerV3 is all about files, similar to the standard Windows
      Explorer, but with a different scope: you get much more
      information and you get it all on the fly.
    * You can find files by any criteria you can think of, for example
      you can scan your disks for all files created in the last 5
      minutes and such get an exact fingerprint of what was installed
      where when you clicked OK. Or you can scan your computer for all
      files that were never accessed in the last 2 years and probably
      could be deleted.
    * You can generate detailed reports of your file system or search
      results and print them, save them to file, or copy them to the
      clipboard -- all just with one click.
    * TrackerV3 targets power users and computer professionals, whose
      daily life is files, files, files, and for whom the standard
      Explorer's few features are just too limiting to keep them happy.
    * TrackerV3 is also a highly useful tool for those folks haunted by
      file pollution paranoia (the fear that there is any file on your
      system that you don't need).
    * TrackerV3 is shareware and runs under Win95, Win98, WinNT4.

[Features]
    * Additionally to what you know from Explorer's file list view,
      TrackerV3 shows you the Created Date, the Last Accessed Date, and
      the Attributes for each file, immediately within the list. And
      those new columns are sortable, of course.
    * You get immediate information on all file properties by just
      selecting a file, no more need to open the properties dialog for
      each file, it's all just there.
    * Print out whole directory contents including file name, size,
      type, date, and version information.
    * Create summary report files on the detailed status quo of your
      Windows system folders within a few seconds.
    * The standard context menu for files is extended to include
      various useful options, like Copy Path Name, Copy Names of
      Selected Files, Copy File Properties, Copy To..., Move To..., and
      more.
    * TrackerV3 remembers it's last folder location, last Copy-To and
      Move-To locations, and last sort order and column.
    * You can define favorite folders and thus browse anywhere you want
      by just one click.
    * You can exclude any folders from file search.
    * Unlike Explorer, TrackerV3 reveals to you the current sort order
      and column.
    * TrackerV3 is highly configurable to your personal needs (incl.
      fonts and colors).
    * You may highlight the whole selected row, not just the file name.
    * File list columns can be dragged to the position you prefer.
    * File sizes can be shown in exact bytes (not just rounded KB as in
      Explorer).
    * File dates can be shown in various styles (eg. weekdays, 4-digit
      year).
    * Interested in icons? Every icon existing on your computer (incl.
      those embedded in executable files) is just one click away from
      the clipboard, large and small icon.
    * TrackerV3 gives you extensive information on all your logical
      drives in one view, including the volume serial numbers.
    * Optionally you can include TrackerV3 into Explorer's context menu
      for drives and folders.
    * The interface is completely intuitive and highly easy to use
      because it closely follows the standards of the common Win9x
      Explorer. You won't need more than 10 minutes to get familiar
      with most of the additional features.
    * If you know its precedessor Tracker 1.5 with it's clumsy
      interface and rather poor performance, listen: TrackerV3 is a
      pretty thing that works at the speed of light!
    * With all those features TrackerV3 is only 500KB and uses few
      memory resources.

[Screenshots]

    * Standard View (25 KB)
    * Info Panel (20 KB)
    * File Find (21 KB)
    * Extended Context Menu (27 KB)
    * Report Tab (21 KB)

[Installation]
    * OS: Win95, Win98, WinNT4
    * Minimal Hardware: 100 MHz Pentium, 32MB RAM
    * Dependencies:
      The following runtime library is needed to run TrackerV3:
      - Msvbvm50.dll, 1.347.344 bytes, 20.07.97 01:55:38, ver 5.1.43.19
      This file should be located in the windows system directory
      (typically C:\Windows\System\).
    * Depending on whether you already got Msvbvm50.dll, you can choose
      between two alternative downloads/installations for TrackerV3:
      (a) TrackerV3.zip
      - this is the power user's manual install (keeping download times
      small)
      - does *NOT* include the runtime library (Msvbvm50.dll)
      - no automatic install
      (b) TrackerV3Run.zip
      - this is the lazy user's automatic install
      - will install the program and the runtime library (Msvbvm50.dll)
      - automatic installer (Install.exe) included
    * Details on the installation (which is really easy)
      are provided with each of the downloads (Install.txt).

[Download]

    * Check out the paragraph above to decide which is the right
      download for you.
    * Download TrackerV3.zip (ca. 200 KB)
      TrackerV3-Version: 3.0.0.97, 508.416 bytes, 01.12.99 12:54:52
    * Download TrackerV3Run.zip (ca. 1000 KB)
      TrackerV3-Version: 3.0.0.97, 508.416 bytes, 01.12.99 12:54:52
    * You need this file in your system path to run TrackerV3, so in
      case you don't have it (you do not need it when you downloaded
      TrackerV3Run.zip), here it is:
      Download Msvbvm50.dll (zipped, ca. 686 KB)
      Version: 5.1.43.19, 1.347.344 bytes, 20.07.97 01:55:38
    * Note: TrackerV3 may be freely distributed as you got it here.

[Registration]

    * TrackerV3 is shareware.
    * On this site you can download an uncrippled demo-version and
      evaluate it for 30 days. After that period you're obliged to
      register if you intend to go on using TrackerV3. Try before you
      buy, but buy after you try!
    * Benefits for registered users include:
      - the latest version of the software
      - no reminder screen each time you open the program
      - free support by electronic mail
      - optionally i will inform you of any updates and improvements
      - you'll get minor upgrades for free, major upgrades at
      discounted prices
      - i might consider to add your personal wishes to the program
    * Price: US$ 20 per licence (or DM 35, or EUR 18).
    * Method of ordering/registration/payment:
      - you can go for online-registration
      - or register by email
      - or register by phone: +49 2232 601 057
      - or register by fax: +49 2232 601 058
      - or write to:
           Global Marketing Services OHG
           (Registrierdienst)
           Petersbergstr. 24
           50997 Cologne, Germany
      - or send cash to my real world home (see below)
    * You will receive your personal registration code within 3 work
      days after your payment is confirmed. The registration dialog is
      located under the Help-menu in TrackerV3.
    * Optionally you will receive a diskette/CD-ROM containing the
      program.
    * Thanx for your support!

[Feedback]
    * Send comments, bug reports, praise, money to:

      Donald Lessau
      Moltkestr. 83
      D-50674 Koeln
      Germany
      xbeat@csi.com

    * Home of TrackerV3:
      http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/xbeat/trackerV3/index.htm
    * Download URL:
      http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/xbeat/trackerV3/trackerV3.zip
    * Summary info for vendors:
      TrackerV3 - Summary



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[The Shareware Concept]

  The copy of TrackerV3 you have here is marketed under the shareware concept.
  Shareware is a distribution method -- not a type of software, as many mistakenly think
  -- which lets users evaluate software before buying. If you try a shareware program
  and continue using it, you must register and pay for it. Copyright laws apply to both
  commercial software and shareware.
  
  Shareware authors are accomplished programmers just like commercial authors and the
  programs are of comparable quality. In both cases there are good programs, and there
  are bad programs. The main difference is in this method of distribution. The shareware
  system makes fitting your needs easier because you can try before you buy. Because
  overheads are low, prices are also low. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
  guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.
  
  For your payment you receive several registered user benefits. These include the
  latest version of the software, no reminder screen each time you open TrackerV3, 
  minor upgrades for free, major upgrades at discounted prices,
  and free support by electronic mail.
  
  You may try TrackerV3 for 30 days free of charge,
  but if you continue using it, you must register and pay for it.
  
  The license per copy of TrackerV3 costs US$ 20.00 (DM 35.00, EUR 18.00).
  You will receive your personal registration code within 3 work days after your
  payment is confirmed.

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[DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY]

  This program is distributed as is. The author (Donald Lessau) makes 
  no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not 
  limited to warranties of merchant ability or fitness for a 
  particular purpose, with respect to this software and documentation. 
  In no event shall the author be liable for any damages, including 
  lost profits, lost savings, or any other incidental or consequential 
  damages arising out of the use of or the inability to use this 
  program.
  
  By using the above mentioned program you acknowledge that you have 
  read this disclaimer of warranty, understand it, and agree to be 
  bound by its terms and conditions. You also agree that the limited 
  warranty is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement 
  between the parties and supersede all proposals or prior agreements, 
  oral or written, and any other communications between the parties 
  relating to the subject matter of the limited warranty.
  
  Donald Lessau, Cologne 1999

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