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Battery Bar 1.07
Copyright (c) 1999-2000 Nistech.
All Rights Reserved.

If you did not download this file from www.nistech.com please check our
website for the latest version.  We update our website frequently.

With Battery Bar you won't ever have to guess how long your laptop's battery
will last.  Battery Bar always shows you exactly how much time your laptop's
battery will run.  Battery Bar uses the most accurate time prediction algorithm
on the market today.  It also displays the current percentage of battery power
left.  Battery Bar is intelligent, the more you use Battery Bar the more
accurate it gets.  Battery Bar continuously displays status icons so that you
can always tell if your battery is on AC, charging, battery power, or if your
battery is low.  Battery Bar will also let you specify a battery percentage
level that when reached Battery Bar will shut down the computer.  Battery Bar
has the ability to run on top of all other programs so that it is always
visible.  Battery Bar is small so that you have plenty of screen space for
other programs.  For speed and efficiency Battery Bar is written in 100% C++.
Battery Bar works with Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 Professional.

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Version History:

1.07 - 3/16/00
  Upon user request Battery Bar is now resizeable.  Improved the battery status
  gathering algorithm. Several improvements were made to the popup warning
  system.  The routine used to shutdown the computer at the preset percentage
  was rewritten.

1.06 - 1/23/00
  Unreleased version.

1.05 - 11/15/99
  The status icons are now displayed both on Battery Bar and in the system
  tasktray.

1.04 - 11/11/99
  New status icons!

1.03 - 11/10/99
  Changed the current status from text to icon representation.

1.02 - 11/8/99
  Added color scheme.  Blue is running on battery power, red is battery running
  low, green is AC power battery charging, and purple is AC power battery full.
  New more compact look.  Ability to change the percentage level at which Battery
  Bar shows the red battery low warning.  Ability to set a percentage level at
  which Battery Bar will safely shut down the computer.  Added popup hints where
  needed.  Updated the help.  Put an html link to www.nistech.com in the aboutbox.

1.0 - 10/29/99
  Original public release!

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REGISTERING:
  This program is released as shareware.
  You may use this program for 30 days free as a trial.  After that time you are
  expected to either register this program, or remove it from your computer.

  What registering will get you:
  * A registration code which will allow you to continue to use the software
    beyond the 30 day evaluation period.
  * E-mail notification of Battery Bar upgrades.
  * A warm fuzzy feeling that you did the right thing.
  * You'll be supporting good software & provide even more incentives to
    make Battery Bar an even better program.

  To register:
  * To register online, go to the following:
    https://www.nistech.com/buy.html

  * To register by e-mail, phone, or fax see purchase.txt

  * To purchase by mail using check or money order see purchase.txt

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CONTACT & SUPPORT:
  All contact and support options:  http://www.nistech.com/support.html

  Support E-Mail: support@nistech.com
  Sales E-Mail:   sales@nistech.com
  Report Bugs To: bugs@nistech.com
  Give Us Your Feedback: feedback@nistech.com

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REQUIRES:
* Microsoft Windows95, Windows98 or Windows 2000.

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INSTALLATION:
* Run the installation program, setup.exe.

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Consult the LICENSE.TXT before using this software.

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Windows95, Windows98, and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft.
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