		       The INTL package
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		  An Internationalizing DLL for
		     Microsoft Windows (tm)

				 Version 1.0



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		       |   ____|__  |  Association of
		       |  |       |_|  Shareware
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			  |___|___|    MEMBER

    Copyright (C) 1991 by Bjrn Fahller. All rights reserved.

1. Introduction
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INTL.DLL is the dynamic link library that will make your 
programs better fit for the international market. Not only 
does it contain functions to provide good international 
support, but using them is also as simple as not using them. 
As an example, the standard way to convert a floating point 
number to a string, is through a sprintf. With the DLL you'd 
use the function IntlFloatToString, which is as easy, if not 
even easier to use, formats the result after the 
international settings in WIN.INI and provides more powerful 
means of chosing format than with sprintf. INTL.DLL also 
provides the functions IntlGetPhrase and IntlGetMessage to 
easily fetch words, phrases and long messages in the language 
currently used. Your program never have to be aware of what 
language is in use.

INTL.DLL is distributed as Shareware.


2. Definition of ShareWare
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software 
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program, and continue 
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs 
differ on details -- some request registration, while others 
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With 
registration, you get anything from the simple right to 
continue using the software to an updated program with 
printed manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial 
software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a 
few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors 
are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, 
and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, 
there are good programs, and bad ones!) The main difference 
is the method of distribution. The author specifically grants 
the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all 
and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors 
require written permission before a commercial disk vendor 
may copy their Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type or software. 
You should find software that suits your needs and pocket-
book, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware 
system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try 
before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are 
low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- 
if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.
3. Association of shareware professionals
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Bjrn Fahller is a member of the Association of Shareware 
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the 
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to 
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by 
contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The 
ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with 
an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for 
members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at

545 Grover Road,
Muskegon, MI 49442
USA

or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP 
Ombudsman 70007,3536.


4. Disclaimer - Agreement
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Users of the INTL package must accept this disclaimer of 
warranty:"The INTL package is supplied as is. The author 
disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, 
without limitation, the warranties of merchantibility and of 
fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for 
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the 
use of the INTL package."

The INTL package in a "shareware program" and is provided at 
no charge to the users for evaluation. Feel free to share it 
with your friends, but bare in mind that the INTL package, as 
part of another system, requires registration. The essence of 
"user-supported" software is to provide personal computer 
users with quality software without high prices, and yet 
provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new 
products. If you find the INTL package useful, and decide to 
use it in a program, or system of programs, you must make a 
registration payment of $55 to the author. The $55 
registration fee, will licence you the right to use the INTL 
package as part of programs, or systems of programs, 
developed for your  own personal use, or delivered free of 
charge. If you use the INTL package in a program, or system 
of programs, that are to be sold for money, you must contact 
me for an agreement on a royalty base, preferably on a "per 
sold unit" base. That base must, by nature, be different for 
different programs, which is why you must contact the author. 
Site-license arrangements can be made by contacting the 
author.
Anyone distributing the INTL package for any kind of
remuneration must first contact the author for authorization.

You are encouraged to pass copies of the INTL package to your 
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register 
their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered 
users will receive a copy of the latest version of the INTL 
package.


5. Support
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If you have questions, complaints or suggestions about the 
INTL package, you can use the following means of contacting 
me:

	Electronic mail: Internet:d89-bfr@sm.luth.se
	Mail:            Bjrn Fahller
			 Trollnsvgen 3A
			 S-951 61 Lule
			 SWEDEN
	Phone:           +46 920 26870

If you have access to the Internet, e-mail is the preferred 
method. I check my electronic mailbox almost every day, which 
gives a fast and reliable method of contact. If you are 
calling from out of Europe, please note the time difference. 
I am accessible most evenings between 6pm and 10pm central 
European time.

6. Incompatibilities
--------------------

There are no known incompatibilities between the INTL package 
and any other software.
7. Registration
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If you are going to use the INTL package in a program, or a 
system of programs you must register. The registration fee is 
$55 or SEK300. Use cash. forreign-exchange checks (NO 
PERSONAL CHECKS, PLEASE), Swedish PostGiro (absolutely 
recommended for Scandinavian users), or other means of 
payment refundable in Swedish banks. If you pay through 
PostGiro, don't forget to write your full address on the 
PostGiro form, and state that it is payment for the INTL 
package. Fill in the registration form (REGISTR.FRM) and
send to:

Bjrn Fahller
Trollnsvgen 3A
S-951 61 Lule
SWEDEN

8. Trademarks
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MS-Windows, Windows, Windows3.0, Windows3.1, Microsoft and Windows SDK are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of the
International Business Machines Corporation.
