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X-Ripper v5.0 Readme

Copyright (c)1999-2001 Sonetics Software, LLC
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Contents

     I. Introduction
    II. Quick Start (Installation)
   III. Licensing Agreement

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INTRODUCTION

  X-Ripper v5.0 is Sonetics' proud offering of the world's
  only back-buffered audio-ripping software.  If you want
  to create your own collection of MP3's legally, X-Ripper
  is the program for you!

  Back-buffering allows you to never miss the beginning of
  an audio presentation (e.g. a song on the radio).  With
  X-Ripper's back-buffering, you can press Record even after
  the song/audio has started, and still capture everything.

  X-Ripper records into MP3 and WAV formats, with a wide
  range of user-configurable parameters.  It has the ability
  to live in the system tray (optional), and also supports
  scheduled (automatic) recordings, as well as sound-activated
  recordings.

IMPORTANT!

  Most of what you'll need to know about the program are
  available through the online help (press F1 anytime).
  The help is in HtmlHelp format, which may require that
  you are running a reasonably up-to-date version of
  Windows and Internet Explorer.  If you are unable to
  view the help, be sure to visit our website (www.sonetics.net)
  for HtmlHelp's free installation package.

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QUICK START (INSTALLATION)

  Simply run the installation program "setup.exe" after
  unzipping the contents of this distribution.

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LICENSING AGREEMENT

  To continue supporting Sonetics, particularly to fund
  improvements in the X-Ripper line of products, this
  software is offered as shareware.  You are allowed to
  evaluate this software for 14 days, at the end of which
  you must either purchase the software from Sonetics or
  break the law.

  If you choose to use X-Ripper beyond 14 days, the cost
  is $17.00 US dollars.  This includes a LIFETIME membership
  in the X-Ripper line of audio products -- all future
  revisions will be free!  Registration is via the web,
  at http://www.sonetics.net/Register/xripreg.html

  X-Ripper may be freely distributed in its original
  packaging, with no modifications to the following
  original files:  xripper.exe, readme.txt, bladeenc.dll,
  xripper.chm.  However, use beyond the initial 14 days
  requires registration.  Registration is on a per-user
  basis, not on a per-machine basis.

  Thanks for supporting independent product development
  and musical freedom!

                       X-Ripper
                       Sonetics Software, LLC
                       http://www.sonetics.net
                       sonetics@sonetics.net
