CANIPROMPTS is (C) 1995 Andrew Malek of Excel Progs.  

I.      Introduction for Caniprompts
II.     Quickstart for Installing/Using Caniprompts.
III.    Index of current Caniprompts (as of 3/29/95)
IV.     Technical Information FAQ
V.      Registration
VI.     Contacting Excel Progs
VII.    Warranty/Disclaimer/License.  Please Read!


I.      Introduction for CaniPrompts

	A while back Excel Progs released a program called Animated Prompts.
	The program did what it said, giving DOS users a moving animation
	while they typed in the commands.  While it developed a small
	cult following, the program was limited to monochrome animations,
	and only allowed one animation to be used per session...

	Until now.

	CANIPROMPTS takes the original Animated Prompts several steps
	further.  The prompts are now in full color, using all of the ANSI
	graphics and features.  Gone are the days of one animation per
	session; you can set up an entire directory of animations and
	CANIPROMPTS will go through the entire directory randomly, giving
	you a different prompt every time you enter a new command.  Gone
	also are the days of a complex command line; simply run the SETUP
	program once and all you need to type to run CANIPROMPTS is the
	letter 'A' and the enter key.  That's it.

	(BTW:  Caniprompts stand for Colorized ANImated PROMPTS.)

II.     Quickstart for Installing/Using Caniprompts.

	Unpack, copy,..etc the programs from your distribution
	archive/diskette to a sub-directory on your hard drive.  Run the
	file SETUP.EXE, which will tell Caniprompts what directory to find
	the animated prompts.  Once that is done, place the A.EXE file
	wherever you wish - even place a pointer to it at the end of your 
	AUTOEXEC.BAT file for loading every time you start the computer 
	(and it even supports LOADHIGH start-up...see your DOS manual for 
	more information on the LOADHIGH command).

	While running CANIPROMPTS these options are available:

	F1      - Print a character from the previous DOS command
	F2      - DIR macro
	F3      - Prints the entire previous DOS commands
	F4      - CLS macro
	F10     - HISTORY mode...one keypress from here will recall
		  one of the previous twenty DOS commands while you
		  are in CANIPROMPTS.

	Enjoy the included prompts, and be sure to check other animated
	prompts being produced by Excel Progs and other groups.  The
	Other World BBS will have all prompts first, so you may wish
	to check Excel Prog's home board monthly for new animated prompts
	and other Excel Progs releases.  Or, ask your sysop to become
	an Excel Progs distribution site (information should be in
	this package as DISTRIB.ZIP or DISTRIB.ARJ).

III.    Index of current Caniprompts (as of 3/29/95)

	0001.ans        -       Trumpet Player
	0002.ans        -       The Other World BBS Logo
	0003.ans        -       Sunrise
	0004.ans        -       Colorful Pattern

	20 more are waiting soon to be released.

IV.     Technical Information FAQ

	PURPOSE :  This FAQ is meant to answer technical and problem-
	oriented questions regarding the usage of Excel Prog's
	CANIPROMPTS program for DOS.

	DATE    :  3/29/95

	CONTENTS:       1)  Q:  How come CANIPROMPTS takes up so much 
				memory, and is there something I can do 
				about it?

			2)  Q:  How come DOSKEY/DOS extender does not work?

			3)  Q:  SET does not work/program that used to find 
				data does not work?

	1)  Q:  How come CANIPROMPTS takes up so much memory, and is
		there something I can do about it?

	    A:  CANIPROMPTS requires its huge chunk of room because it
		is not a TSR (terminate and stay-resident) but simply
		a SR (stay-resident) program.  Among requiring room for
		the program, a buffer is created to store all of the
		graphic codes required to display the various stages
		of the animations.  If you plan to use CANIPROMPTS
		often, you might wish to load it high by using the
		LH command in your autoexec.bat file.  Refer to your
		DOS manual regarding the LH command.

	2)  Q:  How come DOSKEY/DOS extender does not work?

	    A:  CANIPROMPTS shells over DOS extenders, so such programs
		will not work.  We are working to remedy the problem by
		adding more features to CANIPROMPTS' dos interface yet
		keeping the memory down.

	3)  Q:  SET does not work/program that used to find data does
		not work?

	    A:  CANIPROMPTS shells over DOS, so no environment changes
		will work correctly when CANIPROMPTS is active.  Thus,
		in an autoexec.bat file, CANIPROMPTS should be the last
		line or after any commands which alter the DOS environment
		(commands such as SET PATH= or SET TEMP=).  

V.      Registration

o       US Mail Registration

	Registration is $15.00, which will give you the current release of 
	Caniprompts (up to version 1.5 - further versions MAY cost more).
	If you are a private individual (not registering as a business
	or government institution), you will also receive a personalized
	animated prompt with your name (nothing profane, please!)  Non-
	private registrations need contact Excel Progs if you wish an
	animated prompt made for your business/institution.

	Mail the check or money order (NO CASH), your preferred disk format
	(3.5 or 5.25 double density), and your name or company name TO Andrew
	Malek.  The full address is:

	Excel Progs
	re:  Caniprompts Registration
	c/o Andrew Malek
	434 Gallaher View Rd Apt. 60
	Knoxville, TN  37919

	(Note: Make sure the check/money order is made to Andrew Malek and NOT 
	Excel Progs).

o       CompuServe SWREG Registration

	Caniprompts is available for registration via the CompuServe SWREG
	(Shareware Registration Database) for $15. (International registrants 
	may have to pay slightly more for shipping & handling...all 
	information is provided in this service before you make your order).  
	Simply type GO SWREG or choose "Shareware Registration" if you are 
	using a graphical interface to the service.  CANIPROMPT V1's SWREG 
	ID #:  5246.

o       International Registration

	Standard registration for Caniprompts is $15.00.  In the spirit of 
	NAFTA, the extra S&H for Mexico and Canada has been waived.  However, 
	overseas registration will cost a slight $0.75 extra, for a total of 
	$15.75.  Transfer the money to US funds, made out to Andrew Malek.  
	Send the registration fee and your name/company name to:

	Excel Progs
	re:  Caniprompts Registration
	c/o Andrew Malek
	434 Gallaher View Rd Apt. 60
	Knoxville, TN  37919

	(Note: Make sure the money is made to Andrew Malek and NOT Excel 
	Progs).

	If you are a private individual (not registering as a business
	or government institution), you will also receive a personalized
	animated prompt with your name (nothing profane, please!)  Non-
	private registrations need contact Excel Progs if you wish an
	animated prompt made for your business/institution.

	VI.     Contacting Excel Progs

	Andrew Malek of Excel Progs can be contacted by the following ways:

1)      SASE at the Excel Progs address:

	Excel Progs
	c/o Andrew Malek
	434 Gallaher View Rd. Apt. 60
	Knoxville, TN  37919

2)      E-Mail on The Other World BBS (Support BBS) as Andrew Malek.

	The Other World BBS:  (615)/577-9342.
	14.4k, multi-lines, multi-gigs, more.

3)      Internet E-Mail:  admalek@sacam.oren.ortn.edu

4)      CompuServe E-Mail:   76023,1175

If you are on Internet, send e-mail via Internet.  Likewise, if you
are only on CompuServe, send mail that way.  Mail crossed between
these two systems may not be read.  Thank you.

VII.    Warranty/Disclaimer/License.  Please Read!

EVERY EFFORT WAS MADE BY EXCEL PROGS/TOW DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THE
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT AND EVERY ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO MAKE THE
PROGRAM AS ERROR-FREE AS POSSIBLE.  HOWEVER, NEITHER EXCEL PROGS, 
TOW DEVELOPMENT, ITS EMPLOYEES, SUPERVISORS,..ETC, TAKE ANY
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OUTPUT OF THIS PROGRAM.  YOU, THE USER, TAKE
FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

Microsoft, Windows, are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Caniprompts (c) 1995 Excel Progs, All Right Reserved

CANIPROMPTS henceforth refer to this software, CANIPROMPTS, and its
documentation.

You have the license to place CANIPROMPTS on bulletin board
systems, information systems, shareware compilations, or on cd-rom
compilations, provided that you distribute the ENTIRE version with file
descriptions (FILE_ID.DIZ and DESC.SDI).  Although it is not required,
it is appreciated if you let me know that you are distributing
CANIPROMPTS.

