
README FILE FOR DISKFREE 1.31 - Copyright  1997,1998 Popcorn Software.


CONTENTS
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 * Description
 * System Requirements
 * Features
 * What's New
 * Shareware Restrictions
 * Registration
 * License Agreement
 * Installation
 * Remove Installation
 * History of program
 * How to contact the author


Description
===========
DiskFree is a handy popup utility to display free disk space for 
all drives connected to your computer. Ideal to monitor disks which 
become frequently low in free space. Highly configurable.


System Requirements
===================
 * Windows 95/98/NT
 * 486,Pentium or above
 * 500KB installation space
 * OSR2+ for Fat32 support 


Features
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 * Shows disk capacities, percentages full & free space remaining.
 * Summary function to show total drives connected to computer.
 * View additional drive details, file system & cluster information.
 * Ability to exclude cd-roms & remote drives from monitor.
 * Background Auto-Warn function alerts user on low disk space. 
 * Allways available from desktop. Accessed from system tray area.


What's New!
===========
This version now offers Fat32 support for drives larger than 2GB capacity.


Shareware Restrictions
======================
The unregistered shareware version limits display to drives 
between A: and D: inclusive. This should be adequate enough for the 
user to evaluate this program as per the license agreement.


Registration
============
 * A registration fee of $15 Australian Dollars (Approx USD$10) 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] briefly stating the name of the software 
   program and version number 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 DISKFREE.ZIP into a directory of your choice.
 * Make a shortcut in your startup folder to make the "DiskFree.exe"
   application run automatically whenever the computer is started.
 * To activate the program once it is running, click the Drives Icon
   in the system-tray (next to the clock)
 * Enjoy!


Remove Installation
===================
 * Right-click the Drive icon in the system tray.
 * Choose 'Exit' and click yes.
 * Delete all files in the selected directory.
 * Remove shortcut from the startup folder.


History of DiskFree
===================
Version 1.31 (20 September 1998)
-Added Fat32 support for drives larger than 2GB capacity.

Version 1.30 (8 August 1998)
-Added extra drive details to show file system, sector & cluster 
 size information.
-Added feature to exclude cd-rom & remote drives from monitor.
-Various cosmetic changes to visual components & setup screens.

Version 1.2 (15 August 1997)
-Added 'Auto-Warn' feature! (Background task to monitor disk space!)
-Added 'setup options' are now saved in registry.
-Added Gauges to summary window.
-Updated setup screen options.

Version 1.1 (1 July 1997)
-Added support for drives larger than 2GB.
-Added option to enable/disable drives searched.
-Added autoranging size format to free bytes results.
-Removed MB/KB selection - no longer required.
-Various cosmetic changes to visual components.
  
Version 1.0 (19 May 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!
