README FILE FOR BIOPOPUP 1.2 - Copyright  Popcorn Software 1997

CONTENTS
========
 * What is BioPopup?
 * Features
 * Shareware Restrictions
 * Registration
 * License Agreement
 * Installation
 * History
 * How to contact the author


What is BioPopup?
=================
BioPopup is a popup personal biorythms forecaster. This program
calculates the Emotional, Physical and Intellectual slopes of a
person's life cycle, and graphs the results over a 2-week period.


Features
========
 * Allways available from desktop. Accessed from system tray area.
 * Multi-user support. Now, all your familiy members can be recorded
   for quick access.
 * Adjustable forecast window. View weeks before & ahead of today.


Shareware Restrictions
======================
The shareware version is fully functional in operation. Users can
add,edit,delete persons from database while the program is running. 
The database will be cleared upon termination of program. This
should be quite adequate for users to evaluate the program as per
the license agreement.


Registration
============
 * A registration fee of $15 Australian Dollars will allow you to
   become a fully registered user.
 * Registered users have the benefit of using the program without
   any shareware restrictions.
 * Registered users will automatically receive free updates direct
   from the author when new versions are released.
 * Registered users encourage the author to continue developing
   good quality software applications for its users.

   To register, kindly e-mail a short note to the author:
   [marver@powerup.com.au] stating the name of the software program
   you would like to register. Please allow a few days for the author
   to reply.


License Agreement
=================
 * This software is SHAREWARE. You may evaluate this software for 30
   days without any obligation. Use after 30 days requires purchasing
   a license. This license forms part of the registration process
   described elsewere in this file.
 * This software is distributed AS IS and without any express or
   implied warranties.
 * The author is not responsible for any damages whatsoever incurred
   before, during, or after the use of this software.
 * This software cannot be resold or used in any profit-generating
   activities without the author's expressed written permission.
 * This software may be freely distributed, provided that:
   1. Such distribution includes only the original archive. You may
      not alter, delete, or add any files in the distribution archive.
   2. No money is charged to the person receiving the software, beyond
      reasonable cost of packaging and other overheads.


Installation
============
 * UnZip the archive BIOPOPUP.ZIP into a directory of your choice.
 * Make a shortcut in your startup folder to make the "BioPopup.exe"
   program run automatically whenever the computer is started.
 * Enjoy!


History
=======
 * Version 1.2 (4 October 1997)
   - Corrected Invalid-Date error, for those users who use the abbreviated month
     name as text instead of a numerical value as defined in regional settings.
   - Added minor cosmetic changes to Graph & visual components.

 * Version 1.1 (28 September 1997)
   - Added database to store personal details for different users.
   - Forecast window adjustable. View weeks in the past & future.
   - Various cosmetic changes to visual components.

 * Version 1.0 (1 June 1997)
   - First public release.


How to contact the author
=========================
Author:   Mark Veronese
Location: Brisbane, Australia.
E-mail:   marver@powerup.com.au
Website:  http://www.powerup.com.au/~marver

Have a nice day!
