                         PINST Program

This disk provides the basic information needed to utilize version
1.0 of the PINST program to build installation scripts within the
Microsoft Windows environment. PINST is a copyrighted product of MRL
and all rights are reserved.  Use of this version is allowed for
evaluation only and continued usage requires that the user pay the
registration fees as defined in the companion user manual file.  MRL
obligations and warranties are defined in the users manual.
Registration can be accomplished by payment to MRL at 1200
Stonehurst Drive, Huntsville, Alabama, 35801.  The register.frm file
provides registration information.  Feedback is desireable and can
be made via mail at the above address or via Compuserve electronic
mail to MRL at user id [73637,737]. 

PINST allows the user to define install and deletion scripts to ease
the process of installation of software.  Features include capabilities
to copy files, delete files, select directories, create ini entries,
create program manager entries, delete program manager entries and interact
with the user.
  
Quick start for experienced users:  
  
1)      Unarchive files into program directory (e. g., C:\install)
  
2)      Run "install.exe". This command creates a set of icons 
        within a program manager group and demostrates the installation
        process.  The users manual describes the input text file for
        script compilation.  The compile and install icons provide sample
        execution.
             
3)      Select the Users Guide icon for Instructions on setting 
        up and creating/editing your own install scripts.

This disk contains the following files:  
  
pcomp.exe     -       The compilation program.
install.exe   -	      Installation program
install,txt,delete.txt - sample install source files
*.ins	      -	      Installation files
readme.txt    -       This file.
PINST.wri     -       User information (in MS Write text format).
register.frm  -       Quick registration form.

The software described herein is furnished under a license  
agreement.  The software may be used or copied only in accordance
with the terms of the applicable agreement.  The purchaser may
make one copy of the software for backup purposes.  Unregistered
copies of PINST are for evaluation purposes only, and may be
distributed through normal shareware channels.  Please distribute
these evaluation copies to other bulletin boards and users.  
  
PINST may be uploaded to and downloaded from commercial
systems such as CompuServe, the Source, and BIX, as long as there
is no charge for the product itself.  Those copying, sharing, 
and/or electronically transmitting this product are required not
to delete or modify the copyright notice and restrictive notices
from the program or documentation.  Any distribution of PINST
must include all files contained in the packed format.  Commercial
vendors and distributors of "public domain" or user-supported  
software libraries may distribute copies of PINST unless
notified by MRL to cease distribution of the product.  Only
nominal fees associated with copying and handling (not to exceed
$5 US) may be charged by anyone providing unregistered copies.  
PINST may not be utilized or distributed as a promotion for any
commercial venture.  The registered version of INSTALL.EXE may be
distributed with a single major version (e. g., 1.0,2.0...)
of one program.  Additional versions required separate payment.
See the user's manual for more information.


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