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README.TXT: For Users
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Windows Standard Serial Communications Library for PowerBASIC (WSC4PB)
May 15, 2001
Version 3.1

=== Shareware ===

This software is SHAREWARE and may be freely
distributed provided that no files are modified.
There are no functional limitations. Registration
is $105 for email delivery and includes.

See www.marshallsoft.com/order.htm to order.

=== Description ===

WSC4PB is a serial communications library which can
be used with any version of Microsoft PowerBASIC
running under Windows 95/98/Me, and Windows NT/2000.

ASCII, XMODEM, and YMODEM protocols are also
included as well as a good selection of example
programs.

=== Installation ===

Run the WISE installation program SETUP.EXE which
will install all WSC4PB files, including copying
WSC32.DLL to your Windows directory, C:\WINDOWS
for Windows 95/98/Me or C:\WINNT for Windows
NT/2000.

No Windows system files are modified.

=== Documentation ===

Documentation will be found in the DOCS directory
after running the SETUP installation program.

For more information, refer to the following manuals
each in 3 formats (*.TXT, *.DOC, and *.HTM):

(1) WSC4PB Programmer's Manual

  Covers PowerBASIC language issues such as
  compiling and examples.

  See WSC_4PB.DOC, WSC_4PB.HTM, or WSC_4PB.TXT.

(2) WSC4PB User's Manual

  Covers theory of operation, application notes,
  XMODEM, YMODEM, modem operations, and licensing.

  See WSC_USR.DOC, WSC_USR.HTM, or WSC_USR.TXT

(3) WSC4PB Reference Manual

  Lists details for each function in the library.

  See WSC_REF.DOC, WSC_REF.HTM, or WSC_REF.TXT.

(4) ASYNC User's Manual

  Covers asynchronous serial communications concepts.

  See ASYNC.DOC, ASYNC.HTM, or ASYNC.TXT.

Also see:

(1) LICENSE.TXT : License information.
(2) RELEASE.TXT : If upgrading from earlier version.
(3) INVOICE.TXT : Order form and invoice.

Online documentation and the latest version can be
found in the WSC4PB product page at

    http://www.marshallsoft.com/wsc4pb.htm

=== Example Programs ===

All example code is found in the APPS directory.

=== Quick Start ===

(1) Unzip WSC4PB31.ZIP into an empty directory.
(2) Run SETUP (WISE Installation file).
(3) Refer to the Programmer's Manual (WSC_4PB)
    for compiler information, then compile and run
    WSCVER to test your installation.

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