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                           Welcome to the

                    Distributor Networking System

                        Amway(R) Version 2.01

                          (Evaluation Copy)

                                 by

                     Victor Nguyen & Bill Palmer

                 Copyright (c) 1993-95 by PC DataNet
                         All Rights Reserved

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     This README file contains important information about the
     Distributor Networking System (DNS) software program, as well
     as your rights and responsibilities as a user of the program.
     Please read this file in its entirety.  To print this file
     (7 pages), type the following at the DOS command prompt:

          COPY README.TXT PRN

     To print the abbreviated user guide, type the following:

          COPY MANUAL.DOC PRN


     To print the file which contains registration information,
     type the following:

          COPY REGISTER.TXT PRN



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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS
                        -----------------

     New Features in Version 2.01.................................1

     The Shareware Concept........................................1

     System Requirements..........................................1

     Installing DNS...............................................2

     User Manual..................................................3

     Program Overview.............................................4

     Evaluating the Program.......................................6

     Registration.................................................7

     Restrictions.................................................7


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                       NEW FEATURES IN VER 2.01
                       ------------------------

     - A Quick Order shopping list has been added to the Order Menu.
       When you want to order staple items, select this option and
       pick the items by pressing the space bar. You don't have to
       mess with stock number, PV, BV, wholesale & retail cost, etc.
     - Brand X comparison, on the Quick Order menu, allows you to
       make a quick comparison of the cost per use of any Brand X
       product with the Amway(R) equivalent. You supply the size,
       estimated uses and cost for Brand X, the information for the
       currently selected Amway(R) equivalent product is obtained
       from the current price list database.
     - Modem order processing: the user can watch the new orders
       being processed, one at a time (you can see who the customer
       is, the unconfirmed totals, and the new order number being
       created in your system).
     - The shareware version now comes with a few canned modem
       orders, so you can see how this feature works.
     - A bug was fixed which would not let the program run from a
       subdirectory; it had to be located off the root directory.


                       THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT
                       ---------------------

     DNS is a copyrighted work protected by the United States and
     the international copyright law.  It is not free, freeware,
     or in the public domain. It is distributed as Shareware, which
     means that you may use it for a brief trial period at no cost;
     if you determine that it fits your needs and you continue to
     use it, you must register with the author by paying the reg-
     istration fee. If you choose not to pay the registration fee,
     you must stop using DNS after the initial trial period and
     remove it from your computer; you may still keep copies of it
     and pass them on to others as outlined below.

                         SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
                         -------------------

     The DNS program was developed for IBM-compatible systems
     running DOS (Disk Operating System) Version 3.3 or later.
     DNS requires 512KB (Kilobytes) of internal memory and a hard
     disk with at least 2.0MB (Megabytes) of free space for both
     the program and all the data files.  Of course, you can never
     have too much internal memory or hard disk capacity; the
     more, the better.

     The DNS program will run on AT-class (20286) or higher per-
     sonal computers with CGA, EGA, VGA or super VGA monitors,
     color or monochrome.

     Performance is slightly sluggish (but quite acceptable) when
     run on a 10 MHz, 286 computer; it runs great on 386- and 486-
     based machines.

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                           INSTALLING DNS
                           --------------

     First, make a backup copy of the DNS distribution disk and
     use the backup as a working disk.

     You must use the INSTALL program to install DNS.  The files
     on the distribution disk(s) are in compressed form and have
     to be properly decompressed.

     To install the DNS software, place Disk #1 in the floppy drive
     and type the following commands at the DOS command line (the
     "C:\>" prompt is provided by the operating system):

     C:\> A:                      (Switch to drive A)

     A:\> INSTALL


     Follow the on-screen instructions.  The installation program
     will attempt to create a directory called DNS on your hard
     disk, in the path you specify.

     RECOMMENDATION: Install this demo version of DNS in a "sample"
     subdirectory, which you may refer to later to see how a
     particular feature works.  If you later install the registered
     version in the same directory, the sample data files, described
     below, will be erased.

     This demo version contains sample data files, which allow you to
     learn how DNS works without having to enter a lot of data.  For
     example, you can process incoming orders that have already been
     "received" via modem and watch new orders being created in your
     system.  You can practice browsing the network tree structure of
     the fictitious distributorship, look at customer records,
     generate bonus reports, etc., with minimal typing.

     During the installation process, two settings in the file,
     CONFIG.SYS, will be checked to see if they are adequate to
     run the DNS program.  The required values of the settings are:

       FILES=65
       BUFFERS=10

     The installation program can make these changes for you, or
     you can make them yourself, using any text editor.

     If the FILES and BUFFERS settings had to be changed, you will
     have to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.

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                            USER MANUAL
                            -----------

     The instructions included in the accompanying user guide,
     MANUAL.DOC, are abbreviated, but they should be sufficient
     for you to perform most typical operations.  If you use the
     program for a short time, you will have a good feel for the
     way it works and you should know if you like it enough to
     register.  The printed user manual, which may be purchased
     when you register, contains more complete descriptions
     of the menu options, as well as sample screens, reports, etc.

     One appendix in the manual provides an overview of general
     modem communications; other appendices list the common names
     and footnotes used by the DNS program.  In addition, the
     manual explains the reasoning behind some of the features of
     the DNS program.  As of this writing (April, 1995), the
     manual contains about 150 pages.


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                           PROGRAM OVERVIEW
                           ----------------

     The DNS computer program was developed to help Amway(R) dist-
     ributors take care of those every day tasks which are vital
     to keep the business going, but are time-consuming, boring for
     the most part, and overall, unproductive.  Order processing
     and downline tracking are two of the most useful features of
     the program, but there are many others which will help
     eliminate the drudgery of conducting a multilevel marketing
     business.  The DNS program is inexpensive, and therefore
     available to anyone who has an IBM-compatible computer (XT-
     class or higher).  Some features of DNS include:

          * Low cost. DNS software is more capable than the nearest
            competitor's software, which sells for several hundred
            dollars

          * Customer Records
            - Full customer information maintained
            - Traverse the network tree, up and down
            - Track PV, BV, Business activity, Bonus information

          * Order Processing
            - Fast, easy item selection by five different methods:
                1. By stock number
                2. By item description
                3. By a partial item description
                4. By common name of the item
                5. By browsing a section/category subset
            - Receive orders over the modem, unattended, then
              process them automatically when you return
            - Quick Order items you use all the time by selecting
              from a list
            - Compare cost per use of Brand X and Amway(R) items
            - Merge two or more orders into one
            - Send orders via modem to your upline
            - Track undelivered items

          * Network System Reports
            - Print, view on screen or save to a file
            - Orders and bonus reports for any or all of your
              first level groups
            - Distributors, by group or alphabetical listing

          * Calendar and Expense Tracking
            - Flexible and easy to use
            - Include separate notes for schedule and expenses
            - Reports covering specified date ranges: print, view
              or save to a file

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          * Prospect Records
            - Keep track of contacts, call backs, etc.
            - Easily convert a prospect record to a distributor or
              retail customer record

          * Built-in Bulletin Board System
            - General modem communications package
            - Set up a newsletter to keep your downline up-to-date
            - Select host mode and allow your downline to send
              orders, messages or other files (or download files
              from your system) while you're away
            - Dial numbers automatically or manually
            - Chat online with the other party

          * Price list Database
            - Modifiable by the user
            - Note: The shareware version of the price list data-
              base may be outdated when you use it. When you reg-
              ister, you will receive the current version, almost
              1900 records as of this writing.

          * Miscellaneous Utilities
            - File maintenance (view, copy, delete, rename, etc.)
            - Generate mailing labels for selected groups of
              distributors/customers
            - Database maintenance (reindex, pack, zap)
            - Backup and Restore your valuable data files

          * Pop-up Calculator
            - For quick calculations

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                       EVALUATING THE PROGRAM
                       ----------------------

     If you fairly test the program for a few weeks, you should
     know if it will be useful to you in your business. If you
     decide not to register, you will not have wasted your money
     on a program that looks good on the storeshelf, but then
     works differently than you expected.  On the other hand, if
     you like it, you know exactly what you're getting when you
     pay the small registration fee.

     After you install DNS, add a few customer and prospect
     records and use the program to conduct your business for a
     few weeks. A "canned" customer database is shipped with the
     shareware version, so you don't have to type in a lot of data
     to see how the system works. No orders have been created in
     the canned system, but a few canned modem orders are included
     to simulate your having received downline orders via modem,
     using the host session in the communications part of the prog-
     ram. When you process these orders, new orders will be created
     in your system.

     Add orders for your customers and for yourself; merge a few
     orders and print the combined order to see how orders and
     their items are tracked by the program.

     If you have a modem, have a friend help you evaluate the
     communications portion of the program.  Your friend will
     need a computer with a modem to test the general communica-
     tions.  To test the multi-level business aspects of the
     program, your friend will need to install DNS on his or her
     system, too.  Log on to each other's system and upload orders,
     upload and download other files, check your order status, read
     each other's newsletters, chat online, etc.

     Use the Customer Menu to look up, add, edit or delete cust-
     omer records. Browse the network tree structure up and down,
     viewing different aspects of your customers' business activ-
     ities.  Use the Reports Menu to view or print system reports
     covering orders, bonuses and distributor groups.

     Track prospects through several callbacks and meetings, then
     convert them to either wholesale or retail customers.

     Track your own meetings, appointments, to-do lists and ex-
     penses, then print out reports covering various time periods.

     Add, edit or delete items in the price list database; modify
     the footnotes or add your own.

     Use the Utilities menu to print labels, backup your data and
     perform general file maintenance.


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                            REGISTRATION
                            ------------

     A separate file, REGISTER.TXT, contains information on how
     to obtain the registered version of DNS.




                            RESTRICTIONS
                            ------------

     Under the following conditions, you may freely copy and dist-
     ribute this shareware version of DNS:

     You may not modify or disassemble any DNS files, nor
     distribute any modified or disassembled versions of DNS.

     You must include all the files on the DNS distribution disk(s),
     without modification.

     PC DataNet assumes no warranty for any claim of damage you may
     sustain by using this software.

     PC DataNet has no obligation to revise the program to correct any
     fault in this software.


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