VENDINFO.TXT

PRODUCT INFORMATION  *********************************************

Product: VistaWrite 
Version: 1.5 Beta2b

Author:  Digital Writing
         1009 Tulipan Drive
         San Jose CA  95129
         email: support@digitalwriting.com
         website: www.digitalwriting.com

Registration: $39.95

Preferred Filename: VWRITE15.ZIP

System Requirements: Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0 or later

Short Description: 
  VistaWrite is a complete writing organizer that you can tailor 
  to your unique writing style. Utilizing a flexible system of 
  journal(s) and notebooks, VistaWrite can organize all types of 
  personal writing.  

Product Description:

  VistaWrite is a complete writing organizer that you can tailor 
  to your unique writing style. Utilizing a flexible system of 
  journal(s) and notebooks, VistaWrite can organize all types of 
  personal writing.  The software combines a full featured 
  writing program with powerful search and tracking features 
  making it a complete solution for organizing all your personal 
  writings. VistaWrite is easy to use and includes extensive 
  user options for creating a more personal place to write.

  Benefits:
   * Organize all your personal writing in one secure location
   * Daily Journal(s) for writing your thoughts, feelings and 
     experiences
   * Tiered Notebook System for organizing your ongoing writing: 
     goals, family plans, creative ideas, work-related writing ...
   * Create a personal look for your program window by customizing 
     it with images, colors and menu selections 
   * Track your goals and moods over time using fun graphical 
     images
   * Hilight your writing in a variety of color for easy visual 
     review
   * Your writings are as private as you want using password 
     and encryption protection
   * Marking and tracking features make it easy to find, review,
     and relate your entries
   * Re-organize your writing structure at any time without 
     impacting past entries
   * The writing features that you expect from an expensive word 
     processing program, including spelling checker, thesaurus, 
     full font and text formatting, etc.


CATEGORY: Journal &/or Diary Programs, word processing, PIM, Utilities

KEYWORDS: Journal, Diary, PIM, Writing, Notebook, Word Processing


CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED:

  This is Trialware and may be freely distributed given the 
  following conditions:

    If this software is more than 3 months old, please contact us at
    marketing@digitalwriting.com for a free update.
 
    You may make unlimited copies of the trialware software and give 
    copies to other persons or entities as long as the files in this
    software are distributed together and unmodified.  The copies 
    must contain this Agreement and the same copyright and other 
    proprietary notices that appear on or in the Software.


USER INFORMATION (README.TXT) ***********************************

VistaWrite, Personal Writing Software
Version: VistaWrite 1.5 Beta 2b
Filename: VWRITE15.ZIP


Thank you for downloading the trialware version of VistaWrite.  
We hope that you find VistaWrite an enjoyable and productive 
writing tool. Please contact us should you have any questions 
or problems using the software.  

We would appreciate your feedback. Please take a little time 
and let us know how you like VistaWrite.

Thank you

The Staff of Digital Writing

Note: If this software is more than 3 months old you may want
to go to our website, www.digitalwriting.com, and see if 
there is a more recent version available.

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CONTENTS
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1. About VistaWrite
2. Shareware and Registration Information
3. Installation
4. Where to learn more about VistaWrite
5. If you have problems
6. Providing feedback
7. Terms and Conditions


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1. ABOUT VistaWrite
**************************************************************

VistaWrite is a complete writing organizer that you can tailor 
to your unique writing style. Utilizing a flexible system of 
journal(s) and notebooks, VistaWrite can organize all types of 
personal writing.  The software combines a full featured 
writing program with powerful search and tracking features 
making it a complete solution for organizing all your personal 
writings. VistaWrite is easy to use and includes extensive 
user options for creating a more personal place to write.

Benefits:
 * Organize all your personal writing in one secure location
 * Daily Journal(s) for writing your thoughts, feelings and 
   experiences
 * Tiered Notebook System for organizing your ongoing writing: 
   goals, family plans, creative ideas, work-related writing ...
 * Create a personal look for your program window by customizing 
   it with images, colors and menu selections 
 * Track your goals and moods over time using fun graphical 
   images
 * Hilight your writing in a variety of color for easy visual 
   review
 * Your writings are as private as you want using password 
   and encryption protection
 * Marking and tracking features make it easy to find, review,
   and relate your entries
 * Re-organize your writing structure at any time without 
   impacting past entries
 * The writing features that you expect from an expensive word 
   processing program, including spelling checker, thesaurus, 
   full font and text formatting, etc.


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2. SHAREWARE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
**************************************************************

This is trialware software.  You may use the trialware version 
for a period of 60 days at no charge.  During this period you 
may test out all of the program's features and see how it meets 
your writing needs.  At the end of 60 days, you are required 
to either register the software or delete it from your computer 
system. 

By registering your copy, the expiration features will be 
removed and your software will continue to work after 60 days. 
Also, we will be able to keep you informed about any product
updates that you receive free as a registered user.

Before using the software you are required to read and agree 
to the Terms and Conditions as stated later in this file. 

To register your copy of VistaWrite:
 * Use the Register.txt file included in the program directory
 * Go to the registration page of our website: 
   www.digitalwriting.com


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3. INSTALLATION
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System Requirements:
  Windows 95 OSR2 or later
    Note: VistaWrite will work with an earlier version of 
    Windows 95, if you have Internet Explorer 3.01 or later 
    installed on your system.
  Windows 98
  Windows NT 4.0 or later

To install VistWrite:
  1) Download VWRITE15.ZIP
  2) Double-click on VWRITE.ZIP to extract the following files:
       INSTALL.EXE
       README.TXT (this file)
       VENDINFO.TXT
  3) Double-click  on (Or Run) INSTALL.EXE
  4) Follow the instructions in the installation program

To begin using VistaWrite:
  1) Double click on the VistaWrite desktop icon or select 
     VistaWrite from the Digital Writing folder in the Start menu
  2) In the Password dialog, enter a user name in the upper box
  3) Click OK
  4) Click Yes when asked whether you want to add a new user
  5) Enter a password (you may change your password later)
  6) Confirm your password
  7) Click the Browse button to select where your data files will 
     be stored 
  8) Click OK to create a new user and begin using VistaWrite.


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4. WHERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VISTAWRITE
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To learn more about VistaWrite and its features:

WEBSITE. Our website provides a comprehensive description of 
program features and includes many examples and visuals 
showing how the software can be used.

HELP File. The Getting Started section of the Help file 
provides a program overview and basic instructions for writing
in journals and notebooks.  It also includes a section on how
to change the theme for the program window. The Help file 
contains an extensive set of "how to" instructions for all 
program features. 

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5. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SOFTWARE
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If you have any questions or problems:
First, please check the Support area of our website for 
updates and FAQ's about known problems.
If you still have questions please contact Customer Support 
using the support link in the About VistaWrite dialog in the 
Help menu or by emailing support@digitalwriting.com.

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6. PROVIDING FEEDBACK
**************************************************************
We would appreciate your feedback. Please take a little time 
and let us know how you like the software.  We provide several 
options for providing feedback:
  1) Feedback form on our website < http://www.digitalwriting.com >
  2) Feedback.txt file in the program directory that you can fill 
     in and email back, or print and fax back.
  3) Email us at feedback@digitalwriting.com
   
We are very interested in how you are using the software, what 
you like and don't like, and any suggestions for product 
enhancements. 

Thank you for your time and effort.

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7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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USER TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  You must read this Agreement carefully
before using this software.  If you do not agree to the terms and
conditions listed below do not use the VistaWrite software.

This is trialware software.  You may use the trialware version 
for a period of 60 days at no charge.  During this period you 
may test out all of the program's features and see how it meets 
your writing needs.  At the end of 60 days, you are required 
to either register the software or delete it from your computer 
system.  

You may make unlimited copies of the trialware software and give 
copies to other persons or entities as long as the copies contain 
this Agreement and the same copyright and other proprietary 
notices that appear on or in the Software.

COPYRIGHT.  The Software is owned by Digital Writing and its 
structure, organization and code are the valuable trade secrets 
of Digital Writing.  The Software is protected by United States 
copyright laws and international treaty provisions. 

You agree not to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, 
decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the 
source code of the Software.   

NO WARRANTY.  The Software is being delivered AS IS and Digital 
Writing makes no warranty as to its use or performance.  Digital
Writing cannot warrant the performance of results you may obtain 
by using the software or documentation.  Digital Writing makes no
warranties, express or implied, as to non-infringement of third 
party rights, merchantability, or fitness of any particular 
purpose. 

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  In no event shall 
Digital Writing or its suppliers be liable for any damages 
whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of 
business profits, business interruption, loss of business 
information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the 
use of or inability to use this product, even if Digital 
Writing has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS.  The SOFTWARE and documentation 
are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS.  Use, duplication, or 
disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set 
forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data 
and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or 
subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer 
Software -- Restricted Rights 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable.  
Manufacturer is Digital Writing 1009 Tulipan Drive, San Jose 
CA  95129. 

If you acquired this product in the United States, this 
Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of California.  
Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if 
you desire to contact Digital Writing for any reason, please 
contact Digital Writing at the following address: 1009 Tulipan 
Drive, San Jose CA  95129.


VistaWrite: Personal Writing Software
Version 1.5 Beta2b
Copyright (C) 1998,1999
by Digital Writing
1009 Tulipan Drive
San Jose CA 95129



