                       Expense Log Version 2.3 -- README
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   Welcome to Expense Log 2.3!     

   HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENSE LOG 2.3:
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   o  64K or more RAM (.EXE is compiled with overlay structures)
   o  80386SX or higher processor
   o  621K hard disk space for software
   o  Mouse driver installed
   o  VGA color graphics card (for 50 x 80 text screens)
   
   TO INSTALL EXPENSE LOG:
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   Run INSTALL.EXE from either a floppy diskette or your hard disk
   
   TO RUN EXPENSE LOG:
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   The first time you run EL23.EXE, the program will create three files to
   hold your expense information in.  They are:

      EXPLOG.DAT    EXPLOG.K01    EXPLOG.K02

   EXPLOG.DAT is the data file which holds your expense records in the order
   which they are entered (sequential).

   EXPLOG.K01 is a "key" file which sorts EXPLOG.DAT's records in the
   following order: 
   
      Date, Time, Category, Description

   EXPLOG.K02 is another "key" file which sorts EXPLOG.DAT's records in the
   following order: 
   
      Category, Description, Date, Time

   IMPORTANT:
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   MAKE SURE YOU OBSERVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
   1.  EXPLOG.DAT, EXPLOG.K01, AND EXPLOG.K02 MUST RESIDE IN THE SAME
       DIRECTORY AS EL23.EXE IN ORDER TO BE ACCESSIBLE.  DO NOT PUT THE
       DATA FILES IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTORY OR SUBDIRECTORY OR THE
       PROGRAM WILL GENERATE THREE NEW EMPTY FILES.

   2.  DO NOT DELETE EITHER EXPLOG.K01 OR EXPLOG.K02.  BOTH FILES ARE
       NECESSARY FOR THE REPORTING OPTIONS BUILT INTO EXPENSE LOG 2.3.

   3.  DO NOT RENAME EXPLOG.DAT, EXPLOG.K01, OR EXPLOG.K02.  IF THEY ARE
       RENAMED, THE PROGRAM WILL GENERATE THREE NEW EMPTY FILES.

   4.  MAKE PERIODIC BACKUPS OF YOUR INFORMATION.  THE ONLY WAY TO RESTORE
       INFORMATION IS FROM A BACKUP COPY.

   5.  USE CAUTION when restoring an "old" set of EXPLOG files for referencing
       records from a different file set.  A suggested procedure for doing so
       is this:

       a.  Make a backup of your CURRENT EXPLOG files (all 3 of them).
       b.  Restore (or copy) the "old" EXPLOG files to the directory where
           the Expense Log program file (EL23.EXE) is.
       c.  Run Expense Log as normal.
       d.  When you are ready to return to your "current" records, restore
           (or copy) the files from step 1 to the directory where the Expense
           Log program file (EL23.EXE) is.
       e.  Run Expense Log as normal.

   Registration Information:
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   When you register your copy you receive:
   o  The most current version of Expense Log with all Shareware items removed
   o  AN ADDITIONAL REPORTING OPTIONS!
         Monthly Summary Report - a tabular summary of monthly expenditures
   o  FREE UNLIMITED TECHNICAL SUPPORT via E-mail (location listed below)
   o  Early notification of updates and new products
   o  Special discount prices on other products (registered members only)
   o  A sense of pride and ownership, by having honestly supported the
      Shareware concept
   o  The satisfaction of helping to keep the price of this and other software 
      products down by supporting a distribution method which doesn't depend 
      on expensive advertising campaigns

   You can register your copy of Expense Log 2.3 by printing the registration 
   form from the Author's Message Screen (last screen before exiting Expense 
   Log), filling in the appropriate information, enclosing your registration 
   payment, and sending them to the address on the form.

   NOTE: Before mailing your registration form, WRITE DOWN THE GENERATED
         REGISTRATION NUMBER.  You will need this number to qualify for the
         E-mail technical support!

   Thanks!
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   Thank you for using Expense Log 2.3!  I would be eternally grateful if
   you could please take a few short minutes to print out the RESPOND form
   included with this package and fill in the information along with any
   additional questions of your own.  Please support Shareware!  By supporting 
   the Shareware concept, we create a great computing environment for ALL of 
   us!  Thanks again.
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   Daniel M. Rose             
   P.O. Box 328                                           
   Heyburn, ID  83336-0328                                
   USA                        

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