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         Laser Launcher 1.0

         Copyright (C) 1996 Russ C. Elkins.  All Rights Reserved.

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         USAGE NOTES
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         Laser Launcher 1.0 is for use on PCL-5 compatible laser printers.
         Testing has been performed mainly on Hewlett-Packard LaserJets.  
         Inspiration for the program grew from the need for flexible printing 
         of output generated by SAS (Statistical Analysis System) software for 
         pharmaceutical research studies.  SAS provides LINESIZE and 
         PAGESIZE options, which control the number of columns and rows in each 
         page of the output text file (basically an ASCII file with page-break 
         characters) - other applications may have a similar feature.  If you 
         can match your output format, using SAS or other packages, to one of 
         those offered in Laser Launcher, then you can print it without having 
         to learn PCL for yourself.  Here are the formats available in this 
         release:
         
            P127  - portrait mode, no margins, 127 columns by 59 rows
            PM127 - portrait mode, approximate FDA margins (1 inch on 3 sides,
                    and 1.5 inches on the other side for binding), 94 columns 
                    by 52 rows using the same size font as P127
         
            P142  - portrait mode, no margins, 142 columns by 59 rows
            PM142 - portrait mode, FDA margins, 105 columns by 52 rows 
         
            L168  - landscape mode, no margins, 168 columns by 44 rows
            LM168 - landscape mode, FDA margins, 141 columns by 35 rows 
         
            L188  - landscape mode, no margins, 188 columns by 63 rows
            LM188 - landscape mode, FDA margins, 158 columns by 46 rows 
            LM188X - landscape mode, FDA margins, 158 columns by 48 rows 
         
            L212  - landscape mode, no margins, 212 columns by 63 rows
            LM212 - landscape mode, FDA margins, 178 columns by 46 rows 
            LM212X - landscape mode, FDA margins, 179 columns by 37 rows 
         
         Windows 3.1 and OS/2 2.1 versions are currently available.  These may
         work under Windows 95, NT, and OS/2 Warp, but test thoroughly before
         registering.  

         Install under Windows from the FILE menu, using the RUN option, 
         specifying A:\INSTALL.EXE, if you have the files on diskette in your
         A: drive.  Under OS/2, open the System folder, then Drives.  Next,
         select the A: drive, and double-click on INSTALL.EXE.  One megabyte 
         free disk space is necessary under Windows, and a bit more is needed 
         with OS/2.  Laser Launcher should work on 386 machines and up - 
         however, high-end 486s and Pentiums are recommended for best results.
         A mouse is required at this time.

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         LICENSE INFORMATION
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         Non-registered users are granted a 60 day test license to use
         for the purpose of determining whether Laser Launcher is suitable 
         for their needs.  Use of Laser Launcher by any person, business, 
         corporation, governmental agency or other institution, beyond the 
         test license period, requires registration.  

         Registration grants a user the right to use Laser Launcher on
         a single computer.  The registered user may install the program on 
         more than one computer, but may not run the program on more than one
         computer at the same time.  Laser Launcher installation disks, which
         contain the original unregistered set of files, may be copied for 60 
         day test use by others subject to the following conditions: (1) it
         must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the REGISTER.TXT
         and REGISTER.BIN files;  (2) no fee, charge or other compensation 
         may be accepted or requested in exchange for copies;  (3) the program 
         may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product. 

         Operators of electronic bulletin board systems may post Laser Launcher 
         for downloading in accordance with the conditions listed above.  
         Distributors of public domain or user supported software may also
         distribute copies of Laser Launcher subject to the same conditions.

         Laser Launcher may not be modified in any way by decompiling, 
         disassembling, reverse engineering, or other means.  


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         SHAREWARE
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         In other words, LASER LAUNCHER IS SHAREWARE, and is not free beyond 
         the test period.  The registration fee is $20 US DOLLARS for either 
         the Windows 3.1 or the OS/2 version, or $26 US DOLLARS for both (Texas 
         residents add 7.75% sales tax).  Please fill out the form found on the
         last page of REGISTER.TXT, and mail it with your check or money order 
         payable to Russ C. Elkins, to the address below:
         
                           Russ C. Elkins          
                           115 Mill Creek Dr.        
                           Arlington, Texas 76010

         You will receive a Proof of Purchase letter containing your 
         registration code(s), which enables you to use the program beyond the 
         60 day trial.  Also, you will no longer see the windows asking you to 
         register after this code is entered.  Given enough registrations to 
         merit future updates, your current registration code will work on any 
         versions prior to Laser Launcher 2.0 - you will receive information
         regarding my BBS and other locations where updates are available.
         One likely update location is StatNet (Internet statnet@shore.com), 
         an excellent choice as well for your database, SAS programming, or 
         statistical reporting needs - inquiries about hiring professional 
         services offered by StatNet should be directed to TEL 508-521-6226 
         or FAX 508-469-0451.  Laser Launcher comments, suggestions, and 
         concise problem reports may be faxed to 817-274-8685.  

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         INCLUDED FILES
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         INSTALL.INF, INSTALL.EXE

         CA_PRINT.DLL (OS/2 only), OBJ3D.DLL, CABLE.DLL
         
         RLZRUN20.RTS
         
         LASERL.EXE (Windows), LASERL2.EXE (OS/2) -- the main executables
         
         REGISTER.BIN, REGISTER.TXT


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         DISCLAIMER
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         Though effort has been made to assure positive results, the
         Laser Launcher program and accompanying files are provided 
         AS IS without any warranty, expressed or implied.  This includes 
         without limitation the fitfulness for a particular purpose or 
         application and any warranties of merchantability.  
         
         Individuals using the software bear all risk of losses related 
         to use of, or inability to use, the program; whether such losses 
         pertain to profits, savings, damages of various kinds (special, 
         incidental, consequential, direct or indirect), or claims by 
         other parties.  Russ C. Elkins shall not be liable for any 
         damage to property or data caused directly or indirectly by use 
         of this program or accompanying files, or by their failure to
         operate as desired by the user.  
  


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