The Grocery Lister v4.2 readme file
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The Grocery Lister v4.2 will run in Demo mode until registered with
a valid serial number and code key.  While in demo mode, a few functions
will be disabled.  You can obtain the required registration information by
sending $15.00 to the author at the address below.  Include an additional
$5.00 if you would like to receive a printed user manual.  If you would
like a pre-registerd version on disk, include a blank floppy disk along
with a self addressed and stamped envelope or an additional $5.00.

Send registration fees to:

     Randy Hoekstra
     3414 Norwood Circle
     Richardson, TX  75082

For more info send E-mail to R.HOEKSTRA1@genie.geis.com


*** INTERNATIONAL USERS PLEASE READ ***

This version of The Grocery Lister has been designed to allow for easy
conversion to other languages and monetary systems.  The display of the
item amount field can be configured by the user as needed.  All text
in the program is located in the resource file so it can be translated
and other language resource files can be easily included.  If you are
interested in translating this program and/or it's documentation to your
native language, please contact me at the above addresses.

*** DISTRIBUTION POLICY ***

This archive may be distributed via any means as long as all files are
included and remain in their original unaltered form.  Once The Grocery
Lister has been registered with a valid serial number and code key, the
program and support files may not be distributed or copied, except for
archival purposes, and are to be used only by the registered user and/or
immediate family.

The original zip archive contains the following files:

 FILENAME        BYTES  DESCRIPTION
 --------        -----  -----------
 GCONV3_2.PRG    17300  Converts version 2.x files to version 3.0 format
 GCONV4.PRG      19772  Converts version 3.x files to version 4.0 format
 GL_HIST.TXT      9360  Revision history of The Grocery Lister
 GROCERY.NIC      4624  Neodesk Icon file containing a GL icon
 GROCERY.PRG    127491  The main Grocery Lister program
 GROCERY.RSC     23356  The Grocery Lister resource file (English version)
 GROCERY.TXT     47646  The GL user manual (English version)
 GROCERY1.IB3     1600  An icon group for use with the Falcon (prg icon)
 GROCERY2.IB3     1600  An icon group for the .GLD files
 GROCERY3.IB3     1600  An icon group for the .GDT files
 MEGASAMP.GDT   165761  Sample grocery file containing nearly 1000 items
 README.TXT       1214  This text file
 SAMPLE.GDT      22024  A sample grocery file
 STAPLES.GLD       233  A sample grocery list/staples file

The Neodesk icon was created with the built-in icon editor. NeoDesk is a
trademark of Gribnif Software.

The Falcon icons were created with ICDRAW by W.D.Parks/Dr. Bobware and
can be added to the DESKICON.RSC using same program.

The user manual is an ASCII export of a nicely formated Atari Works file
and as such the ASCII file is somewhat crude.  You can obtain a printed
copy of the nicely formatted version for $5.00.

The grocery file format has changed in version 4.2, but the program is
now able to automatically load and convert version 4.0 & 4.1 files
without the need of a conversion program. Future versions will also
be designed to automatically load any v4.0+ file.  However, v4.2+ files
can not be loaded by program version 4.0 & 4.1.

*** A FINAL NOTE ***

I have been working on this program for many years and have spent countless
hours at the keyboard trying to improve it.  Most of this effort resulted
from the requests of the handful of users who have taken the time to
provide feedback and suggestions.  Some have even bothered to register!
Although I would greatly appreciate your monetary support, I would just
as much appreciate your suggestions for making this program more useful
and/or easier to use.  Please feel free to contact me at the addresses
above and let me know what you think.  Of course, bugs reports should
be sent as well.

Thanks,
 Randy
