What is Easydex?
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Easydex is a database of information on contact
persons. It is basically a telephone directory
or address book, but there is more.

How is Easydex different from other similar programs?
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Simplicity - I tried to keep it simple so even a child
             will quickly learn to use it.

Ease of use - The user interface was written for easy
              mouse operation. Keyboard is only used
              for edit/insert.

Speed       - The bulky overhead of Delphi DBE was not used.
              Instead, data is collected in records and
              saved to disk. This improves speed and reduces
              the size of the exe.

Stability   - This is the first version and it was not 
              rigorously crash tested, but I have been using
              it for the past 8 months or so and have never 
              lost data. Files are only open when read or 
              written to. No files are open when waiting for 
              user input. Tested on Pentium 100, 8Mb RAM and
              Windows 95/98.
              Should work well on any 486 that can run Win9x. 

More        - The application allows a text file to be attached
              to a record. This file can contain as much
              information as your system will allow.


Installation
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Create a directory c:\easydex or whatever other name you prefer.
Copy the files readme.txt, easydex.exe and easydex.hlp to this 
directory. Other files will be created on first run. All
operation and data files will be kept in this directory.
Easydex will not copy files to your Windows or Windows\System
directories. To uninstall just delete the directory with all files
and remove any shortcut you may have created.


Freeware
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Easydex is free for personal use.
For other use contact me and we can discuss.

Distribution
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You are encouraged to distribute Easydex as you wish,
as long as this text file, Easydex.hlp and Easydex.exe are 
included unchanged.

Disclaimer
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By the act of accepting this free software, you agree
to the following:
Neither myself(Gerhard Otto) nor Gotto Systems or it's
owners/representatives will accept any liability for loss,
damage or injury resulting directly or indirectly from the 
use of this package. Supplied without warranty/guarantee
of any kind.


Please inform me if you find bugs. Use Easydex-bugs in title.

Thank you

Gerhard Otto
gotto1@yebo.co.za

                 