           MatStream for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0(SP3)
                          README FILE


Copyright (c) 2001 PM Software Development - All rights reserved

THANKS FOR DOWNLOADING MATSTREAM
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We have added a section to the help file called MatStream in 45
minutes. In these chapters you will learn the basics of
MatStream. We highly recommend this chapter for new users.


IMPORTANT NOTE
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If you have currently installed a previous version of MatStream,
then you have to uninstall it before installing this new version.
You can UNINSTALL the program using the standard Windows 95/98
and NT 4.0 uninstall feature (control panel).


DESCRIPTION
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MatStream is a Product Information Management system that is
ideal for archiving electronic product documentation and for the
creation of bills of materials. MatStream stores all the product
information in several databases. Every typenumber that you add
to a bill of materials will be saved and will automatically be
recognised next time you use it. Also bills of materials from
spreadsheets can be copied to MatStream. These items will also
be recognised, updated and linked to the product documentation.
MatStream will save time, reduce errors and will contribute to
standardization.


INSTALLATION
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Extract the files to a folder, lauch setup.exe and follow the
instructions. In some cases you have to reboot your system to
load the newest installation libraries. In such case restart
setup.exe after rebooting.
You can UNINSTALL the program using the standard Windows 95/98
and NT 4.0 uninstall feature (control panel).

MatStream IS SHAREWARE
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LICENSED VERSION
 The "LICENSED VERSION" means a Registered Shareware Version
 (using your obtained registration number) or an original fully
 working version of the SOFTWARE.

YOU MAY:
 - Install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE on each single
   computer in your local network.
 - Use the SOFTWARE via a network. The number of active users
   may not exceed the number of users specified in your license.
 - Make a copy of the SOFTWARE for archival purposes only.

YOU MAY NOT: 
 - Copy and distribute the SOFTWARE or any portion of it.
 - Sublicense, rent, lease or transfer your obtained
   REGISTRATION NUMBER.
 - Sublicense, rent or lease the SOFTWARE or any portion of it.
 - Decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or modify the
   SOFTWARE or any portion of it.
 - Copy the documentation accompanying the SOFTWARE.


UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION
 The "UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION" means an Original
 Shareware Version of the SOFTWARE that has not been registered
 by a registration number.

YOU MAY: 
 - Install and use an unlimited number of copies of the
   UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION
 - Make a copy of the UNREGISTERED INSTALLED SHAREWARE VERSION
   for archival purposes only.

YOU MAY NOT: 
 - Sublicense, rent or lease the UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION
   or any portion of it.
 - Decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or modify the
   UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION or any portion of it.
 - Copy the documentation accompanying the UNREGISTERED.
   SHAREWARE VERSION.


DISTRIBUTION
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 You are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the
 UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION as you wish and distribute it to
 anyone provided that all files are intact. You must distribute
 the install form of the UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION (you must
 distribute the files setup.exe, setup.lst and matstrm.cab, not
 the files resulting of an installation). You are not allowed to
 sell the UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION (except for shipment
 and handling charges). Computer Magazines are authorized to
 distribute it on any Cover Disk or CD-ROM without any
 permission. Please inform us by email: info@pmsoftware.nl each
 time you distribute the UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION.


CONTACT US
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You can contact the author at the following address:
   Patrick van der Meer   pvandermeer@pmsoftware.nl
   

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