Category : File Managers
Archive   : INCX110D.ZIP
Filename : VENDOR.DOC

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| Vendor Information |
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| InContext(TM) |
| Work Environment Manager |
| Version 1.10 |
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| Last updated: January 1993 |
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| Copyright 1993 Rams' Island Software |
| All rights reserved |
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REVIEWS OF INCONTEXT .................................................. 2
InContext is Different ............................................. 2
A Good Concept, with Attention to Detail ........................... 2
In Summary... ...................................................... 2

A FEW UNSOLICITED CUSTOMER COMMENTS ................................... 3

PRODUCT INFORMATION ................................................... 4
Program Name ....................................................... 4
Category ........................................................... 4
Keywords ........................................................... 4
Short Description .................................................. 4
Medium Description ................................................. 4
Long Description ................................................... 5
Features List ...................................................... 5
Intended User ...................................................... 6
Required Configuration ............................................. 7
Registration Information ........................................... 7
Preferred File Names for BBSs, Disk Collections .................... 8
Special Packaging Requirement ...................................... 8

LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE .......................................... 10
"General" Distribution Requirements Applicable in All Cases ........ 10
Requirements Applicable to Disk Sets and CD-ROMS ................... 12
Requirements for Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution .. 12
Requirements Applicable to In-Store Display Racks .................. 12
Requirements Applicable to Installed Shareware Version ............. 13

OTHER INFORMATION ..................................................... 14
Please Help Us Serve You Better .................................... 14
ASP Associate Membership Information ............................... 14
Author/Publisher Information ....................................... 15
Contact Information ................................................ 15




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InContext Version 1.10 Vendor Information



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| REVIEWS OF INCONTEXT |
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InContext is Different
----------------------

"This program is probably unlike any other shell you have ever
encountered." -- Alternative Software Bulletin

"The program is different in concept, design and implementation than
anything I've seen." -- Public Brand Systems

"InContext is different, being a full-blown implementation of object-
oriented operation atop a DOS context" -- Factsheet Five


A Good Concept, with Attention to Detail
----------------------------------------

"I suppose InContext could be called a DOS shell, file manager, and time
planner, since it provides many functions that are common to each. Yet
it's probably unlike any other shell you have ever encountered. While
DOS shells abound, this one has had an exceptional amount of thought and
planning behind it." -- Alternative Software Bulletin

"The functions are all well integrated, which provides for very smooth
operation. The manual is excellent, as is the hypertext help system and
tutorial that are built into the program. The installation program is a
model of what all authors should provide with their software." -- Alter-
native Software Bulletin

"InContext has the best user manual I've seen in the industry." --
Dennis Scarff, Product Reviewer, Public Brand Software


In Summary...
-------------

"InContext provides a refreshing new way to organize your computer work
environment." -- Steve Enzer, Alternative Software Bulletin

"[InContext is] a truly flexible and worthwhile environment to work
within. A very impressive package." -- Mike Gunderloy, Factsheet Five




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| A FEW UNSOLICITED CUSTOMER COMMENTS |
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"The concept is brilliant, blindingly obvious in principle."
-- Alan Gilbertson, Clearwater, Florida

"The human factors background probably explains why InContext hangs
together so well. Congratulations again on a great program."
-- Keith Collyer, Reading, Berkshire, England

"You've changed the way I use the computer."
-- Debbie Crafts, Ashland, Massachusetts





































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| PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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Program Name
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InContext(TM) Work Environment Manager, Version 1.10


Category
--------

Work Environment Manager, Productivity, DOS Shell


Keywords
--------

Object-Oriented DOS Shell, Personal Organizer, File and Directory
Management, Menu Manager, Planning, Project Management, Calendar, To-Do
List, Smart Application Launcher, ASP Shareware


Short Description
-----------------

InContext(TM) V1.10 is a complete Work Environment Manager for expert PC
users. This program automates more aspects of the PC user's work than
any other product. Designed by a PhD ergonomist, InContext is based on
fundamental principles of how people actually work. Much more than a DOS
shell. ASP shareware.


Medium Description
------------------

InContext(TM) V1.10 is a complete Work Environment Manager for expert PC
users. This program automates more aspects of the PC user's work than
any other product. Designed by a PhD ergonomist, InContext is based on
fundamental principles of how people actually work. On top of a unique,
object-oriented DOS shell, InContext provides well-integrated
task/project planning and calendar management. ASP shareware.

NEW VERSION 1.10 now has Gantt charts, multiple-file tagging, 4DOS-
compatible extended file descriptions, PKZIP 2.04c support, *many* new


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features.


Long Description
----------------

InContext(TM) V1.10 is a complete Work Environment Manager for expert PC
users. This program automates more aspects of the PC user's work than
any other product. Designed by a PhD ergonomist, InContext is based on
fundamental principles of how people actually work. It allows you to
organize your computer around your work habits, rather than the other
way around.

On top of a unique, object-oriented DOS shell, InContext provides well-
integrated task/project planning and calendar management. Tasks can be
associated with directories, appropriate materials, and procedures. An
extensive procedure language and smart application launching make InCon-
text a powerful platform from which to work. Fast internal editor/viewer
and archive viewers for ARC/ARJ/LZH/PAK/ZIP are among an extensive array
of features that round out this complete Work Environment Manager. ASP
shareware.

NEW VERSION 1.10 now has Gantt charts, multiple-file tagging, 4DOS-
compatible extended file descriptions, PKZIP 2.04c support, *many* new
features.


Features List
-------------

Full-featured calendar with repeating tasks, many options
Multiple task types, including Appt, ToDo, Span, Work
Task notes by task, or shareable among tasks
Printouts by month, week, or day-timer day, with/without notes
(Or, registered bonus utility exports data to Calendar Creator Plus)
Logging of completed tasks

Hierarchic task planning by project
Task predecessor/successor networks
Gantt charts of task networks, with printouts

Computer support for working on planned or unplanned tasks
Association of tasks with directory, correct materials, procedure
Work-in-Progress stack aids rapid context shifts, interruptions
Powerful procedure language with macro capability, plus DOS commands

Unique, object-oriented DOS shell
Selection of file or group presents menu of type-relevant actions
Ability to focus easily on relevant materials in relevant directory


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User-definable "views" by file type
Multiple-file tagging
Extended-length file descriptions (4DOS-compatible)
File attribute and timestamp editing
Ability to define your own object classes and their behavior
Find command locates files by name (wildcards allowed)
User-configurable main display layouts
Separate configurations, task lists for multiple users
Fast internal text editor and text/hex viewer
Fast internal archive viewers for ARC/ARJ/LZH/PAK/ZIP (PKZIP 2.04)

Excellent application encapsulation features
Swapping to EMS/XMS or disk, with 11K (or zero) memory usage
Application notes on use with many other software products

Easy use by keyboard, mouse, or both
One mouseclick can select task, directory, materials, start process

Compatible with 4DOS, DESQview, DR-DOS, virtually all DOS applications

Hypertext-based, context-sensitive help system, with index, text search
On-line tutorial for fastest familiarity
Usage examples, to illustrate effective use of advanced features

Excellent technical support by voice phone, E-mail, BBS, regular mail


Intended User
-------------

InContext will be beneficial especially to three kinds of user:

o Moderately or highly experienced users who use their computers
for multiple purposes or applications. Expert users take note!
No other available DOS shell or work environment manager
provides as much power and control as InContext.

o Relatively inexperienced users who want a single work environ-
ment which will provide basic capabilities, but will "grow" as
they learn more about PCs and DOS.

o Experienced personnel who wish to set up computer-based work
environments for other users, regardless of the experience level
of those users. Under these circumstances, InContext provides
much more power and flexibility than other applicable ap-
proaches. PC consultants, MIS managers, and hardware dealers
take note! InContext may be just the tool you need to allow you
to set up customized work environments for your customers.



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Required Configuration
----------------------

Requires an IBM PC/AT/386/486 or compatible computer, 512k RAM, a hard
disk, and DOS 3.0 or above.


Registration Information
------------------------

The registration fee for InContext is $60 (price guaranteed through )
plus postage and handling ($4 domestic, $10 international). For this
fee, the user receives:

o Diskettes containing the latest version of InContext.

o Automatic mailing of the next version, without charge.

o A high-quality, typeset User Guide, with many full-screen dis-
plays and other graphics, and fully indexed. "InContext has the
best user manual I've seen in the industry." -- Dennis Scarff,
Product Reviewer, Public Brand Software

o A Quick-Reference card outlining the various commands and fea-
tures of InContext.

o Function-Key Templates for use with InContext.

o Additional support materials for handling a variety of applica-
tion programs.

o Product support by phone, BBS, CompuServe, electronic mail, and
regular mail for a minimum of three months (current policy,
though changeable, has no duration limit).

o Access to the registered user section of our Rams' Island BBS.
This will allow you to exchange information with other regis-
tered users and to gain easy access to the support materials
mentioned above.

o Announcements of updates, obtainable at reduced cost.

o Occasional newsletters with tips about use of InContext, an-
nouncements of upgrades, etc.

o Elimination of the "shareware" messages displayed by the
program.

o Automatic conversion of InContext task and configuration data


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when new versions are released.

o A data-conversion utility to produce "Calendar Creator Plus"
output (versions 4.0 or 5.0) from plans information maintained
in InContext. (Calendar Creator Plus produces beautiful printed
calendars, "day-timer" sheets, etc.) Other such utilities will
be added as the opportunities arise, and made available (free)
to registered users of InContext.

o Various special offers, such as reduced rates on shareware
magazines and on other products.


For complete user registration information please refer to the
REGISTER.DOC text file.


Preferred File Names for BBSs, Disk Collections
-----------------------------------------------

For consistency, and to help users locate the files, please use the
following filenames.

If the programs and documentation are in separate archive files,
please use the following names (both must be posted):

INCX110D.ZIP InContext Work Environment Manager 1.10 Documents

INCX110P.ZIP InContext Work Environment Manager 1.10 Programs


If the programs and documentation are contained in a single archive
file, please use the following name:

INCXT110.ZIP InContext Work Environment Manager 1.10


If the package is compressed using some other file compression
method, then please use the indicated filename prefixes with ap-
propriate extensions (PAK, ARC, LZH, etc.).


Special Packaging Requirement
-----------------------------

InContext is packaged in a somewhat unusual way. Even if the package
comes in ZIP archive form, it contains the LHA archive/compression
program (version 2.13), and several LHA archive files (filename exten-
sion "LZH"). This is done because InContext uses LHA at run time, and


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accesses some materials directly from these archives. LHA may not be
removed from this package, except by special permission.


















































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| LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE |
+------------------------------+

INDIVIDUALS may distribute InContext to friends or associates, provided
they satisfy the restrictions outlined in INCONTXT.DOC.

BBS SYSOPS may post InContext for download without contacting us,
provided they satisfy the "General Requirements", below.

NON-PROFIT COMPUTER CLUBS AND USER GROUPS may add InContext to their
disk libraries without contacting us, provided they satisfy all ap-
plicable requirements listed below.

DEALERS AND CONSULTANTS may install the InContext SHAREWARE package for
their customers, provided they meet the "General Requirements" and the
"Installed Shareware Requirements", below. (Dealers and Consultants who
wish to install the InContext REGISTERED package for their customers
should contact us for contract/pricing information. Discounted prices
are available in such cases.)

DISK VENDORS who are Associate (Vendor) Members of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP), in good standing, may distribute the
InContext package without contacting us, provided they satisfy all
applicable requirements listed below.

ALL OTHER DISK VENDORS must obtain our written permission in order to
distribute the InContext package, and must satisfy all applicable re-
quirements listed below. We will require a copy of your catalog and/or
other evidence of your advertising and business practices. Although we
do not require ASP membership, we will expect you to demonstrate that
your advertising and business practices satisfy the requirements for
such membership. See "ASP Associate Membership Information", below.

Rams' Island Software may revoke any permissions granted here, by
notifying you in writing.


"General" Distribution Requirements Applicable in All Cases
-----------------------------------------------------------

The InContext package is defined as containing all the material listed
in the PACKING.LST text file. If any files listed in the PACKING.LST
text file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are missing, then the package
is not complete and distribution is forbidden. Please contact us to
obtain a complete package suitable for distribution.

As the exclusive copyright holder for InContext, Rams' Island Software


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authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restric-
tions. Deviation from these terms requires prior written permission from
Rams' Island Software.

o The InContext package -- including all related program files and
documentation files -- CANNOT be modified in any way and must be
distributed as a complete package, with only the following
exceptions. Small additions to the package, such as the intro-
ductory text files or installation batch files used by many
shareware disk vendors, are acceptable.

Many BBSs customarily add a small text file (advertisement) to
each archived file. This text file describes the BBS and tells
people that the file was downloaded from that particular BBS.
Other BBSs add a small one-line message with their BBS name and
phone number into the compressed file, which will display when
the file is uncompressed. Either of these methods of mentioning
your BBS are acceptable and may be used, provided the program
and documentation is otherwise unmodified and complete.

o No price or other compensation may be charged for the InContext
package. Subscription BBSs may charge standard connect-time
rates or membership fees, but no special fee may be charged to
download the package. A diskette distribution cost may be
charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as
long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in the U.S.
and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.

o The InContext package CANNOT be sold as part of some other
inclusive package, or included in any commercial software pack-
aging offer, or packaged with hardware, without a written agree-
ment from Rams' Island Software.

o Outdated versions of the InContext package may not be dis-
tributed. If the version you have is over twelve (12) months
old, please contact us to insure that you have the most current
version. This version was released in January, 1993.

o You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the
licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such
unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic ter-
mination of this license.

o Permission to distribute the InContext package is not trans-
ferable, assignable, saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor
wishing to distribute the package must independently satisfy the
terms of this limited distribution license.



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o U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by
the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation
in this package shall be subject to the restricted rights ap-
plicable to commercial computer software as set forth in sub-
division (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The
Contractor/manufacturer is Rams' Island Software, 7644
Lakecliff, Parker, CO 80134-5904.

All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rams' Island
Software.


Requirements Applicable to Disk Sets and CD-ROMS
------------------------------------------------

ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the InContext package as part
of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) may do
so provided that the "General Requirements", and the requirements in
this section, are met. All others must obtain explicit written permis-
sion prior to beginning such a distribution.

If you wish to add the InContext package to such a distribution, please
check the release date of the version you have. If the version is over
six (6) months old, then please contact us to ensure that you have the
most current version. This version was released in January, 1993.


Requirements for Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution
-----------------------------------------------------------------

ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the InContext package as part
of a subscription or monthly service may do so provided that the
"General Requirements", and the requirements in this section, are met.
All others must obtain explicit written permission prior to beginning
such a distribution.

You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your inventory
of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may be shipped as
Disk-of-the-Month disks. This version was released in January, 1993.


Requirements Applicable to In-Store Display Racks
-------------------------------------------------

ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the InContext package via in-
store display racks may do so provided that the "General Requirements",
and the requirements in this section, are met. All others must obtain
explicit written permission prior to beginning such a distribution.


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The store display must indicate that "Shareware" is being sold, and
correctly explain what shareware is.

The diskette package must be clearly labelled as shareware, and not as
free or public-domain software.

The diskette package must clearly display the following text:
This is a fully functional evaluation copy of the InContext(TM) Work
Environment Manager, with complete documentation on the disk. If you
find the software suitable and decide to use it on a regular basis,
then a registration fee of $60 is required to be paid to Rams' Island
Software.


Requirements Applicable to Installed Shareware Version
------------------------------------------------------

Dealers and Consultants who wish to install the shareware version of
InContext, as part of their paid services, may do so provided they
satisfy the "General Requirements", above, and the following additional
requirements:

o The entire package contents, including PACKING.LST and ALL
documents, must be left in the installation directory.

o The client must be informed of: (1) the nature of shareware,
(2) the fact that any fees paid to the installer were for the
recommendation and installation, and do not represent a pur-
chase of the software, and (3) the fact that the registration
fee must be paid to Rams' Island Software if the user wishes to
continue use of the package after the trial period.

o The client must be given a hardcopy of the REGISTER.DOC file.


















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| OTHER INFORMATION |
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Please Help Us Serve You Better
-------------------------------

We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding InContext.
Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or
other information you print or distribute regarding the InContext
package. Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the
shareware marketing concept.


ASP Associate Membership Information
------------------------------------

Rams' Island Software gives somewhat preferential treatment to disk
vendors who are ASP Associate Members. This is NOT because we wish to
force vendors to join ASP, and it seems appropriate to offer a few words
of explanation. We insist that any vendor carrying our products satisfy
certain criteria with respect to business practices. These include:
informing the customer about shareware, informing the customer about the
author registration fee, absence of "free software" claims, etc., and
other such matters of appropriate advertising, packaging, and labelling.
ASP Vendor Members agree to these practices as a condition of member-
ship, and are routinely monitored for compliance by ASP. Therefore,
neither the vendor nor Rams' Island Software has to incur any special
effort or expenses in order to convince us that the vendor satisfies our
criteria. Because this substantially reduces our effort, we send our
products to such vendors automatically, and give them permission to
distribute those products without contacting us. We also send our
products automatically to all ASP BBS members.

For information about ASP vendor guidelines, application procedures,
etc., please contact:

Executive Director CompuServe: 72050,1433
Association of Shareware Professionals Fax: 616-788-2765
545 Grover Road
Muskegon MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.






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Author/Publisher Information
----------------------------

Dr. H. Rudy Ramsey is the founder of Rams' Island Software, a small
software development firm located in Parker, Colorado. Rams' Island
Software makes personal-productivity software for IBM-PCs and compatible
computers.

Dr. Ramsey is an unusual combination of human factors psychologist and
computer scientist. He holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology, and has
wide experience in basic and applied human factors research, and in
human factors as applied to computer software design. Complementing
these human factors capabilities is his extensive experience in computer
science. He has designed and implemented a variety of interactive sys-
tems, translator-writing systems, and programming language systems for
government and commercial customers.

After spending most of the 1980's designing research systems and product
prototypes for others, he decided it was time to apply this experience
to the development of PC software products. In 1989, he formed Rams'
Island Software, which released its first product, the InContext Work
Environment Manager, in 1991.

Dr. Ramsey is 48, and lives in Parker, Colorado with his wife and one
son (two other sons are in college). He is a Hobie Cat racer and long-
distance runner, and avidly devours mystery novels.


Contact Information
-------------------

Please feel free to contact Rudy Ramsey at any time if you have any
questions, comments or suggestions. He can be reached in the following
ways:

Rams' Island Software Voice: (303) 841-2848 FidoNet: 1:104/333
7644 Lakecliff BBS: (303) 841-6269 RIME: RAMSISLE
Parker, CO 80134-5904 CompuServe: 76244,324
USA Internet: [email protected]












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