
                     INTRODUCTION TO ZIP RUNNER
             A READDX Series Program for DOS Version 3.0
                          By Jared DuBois

REQUIREMENTS:
         IBM PC COMPATIBLE WITH RECOMMENDED 512K MEMORY
         SUPPORTS CGA, EGA, AND VGA GRAPHICS BUT CAN ALSO WORK
         WITHOUT GRAPHICS CAPABILITY AND WITH LESS MEMORY

RESTRICTIONS:
         PROVIDED IN READ2ND.TXT

REQUESTS:
         A PUBLIC SUPPORTIVE OF SHAREWARE AND ITS AUTHORS.

  This documentation is provided in addition to the on-line help and
registration features.

Zip File Program Manager/ File Viewer

Runs compressed programs, reads compressed text. Unlike other zip shells
which let you VIEW the contents of a zip file then have you decompress
one file at a time, this treats a zip file like a directory allowing you
access to ALL files with just one click and then erases them again when
EXzipping. Other options include compressing just the program or file
(programs usually take up the most space) to automatically decompress
and run it and erase it when done with just one click. Utilities include
erase, move, copy, compress and decompress with 2 options for doing each.
Over 250,000 color choices, built in file viewer with multi-display
modes, search with match count, and multiple print options + more.

Anyone who registers automatically gets the best versions I have so
far, usually higher than what's otherwise available. Example, anyone
who registered READDX version 2.x will receive 3.0, but I recognize
the dilemma of wanting to get the most for your buck and those who
register will get side programs not otherwise available, REFORMAT
which works with READDX and ZIP RUNNER, DXLITE, a stripped down
version minus on-line help and setup (don't lose your normal version
in case you want to change your setup), + the most recent copies of
both READDX and ZIP RUNNER + other shareware and all for under $20.
Version 3 was made to last for awhile so there is no reason to
delay, please register soon.

  Differences between READDX and ZIP RUNNER, are more in function
rather than in form. ZIP RUNNER 3.0 is meant primarily as a program
manager for zipped files whereas READDX 3.0 (Version numbers are the
same to avoid confusion, if ZIP RUNNER 1.0 is based on READDX 3.0
then what would ZIP RUNNER 2.0 be based on?) is primarily meant to be
a file reader and so ships without running capacity but with a 
badly kept secret mini-version of reformat built in. Also I hope
READDX is building name recognition and I would not wish to stop
adding improvements to it as it expands beyond its original purpose.
ZIP RUNNER could have been made minus READDX's file reading capacity
but why? Shouldn't we programmers be striving to make the best programs
possible? Thus the reasoning behind the MASTER (exact name not
finalized) which will do most anything file manager utilities do
plus some things others haven't thought of yet (as far as I know).
If you are waiting for it before registering, don't wait. When it will
be out, if enough people will register these to warrant a shareware
distribution, these are unknowns. All that I know is I have made and
have conceptualized enough of its features that it will be made and
it will be really something else.

  The following is from the original READ1ST.TXT plus a new 
registration option via Compuserve.

Slavish attention to the details of appearance is what I hope will set
this program (present and future versions) apart from all others (past,
present, and future imitations) but it can only be new once. A new
version is in the works that will make even this program look outdated
(and might only initially be available to registered users) hopefully
keeping me ahead the pack. If you like this program, please register
soon using the included order form, order.txt.

   Reach me by writing to:           Jared DuBois
                                     PO Box 1329
                                     Dennisport, MA  O2639

      or if the matter is urgent,  e-mail to JARED10@DELPHI.COM

              Read registration info inside the program
           Register by credit card via Compuserve GO SWREG
                    keywords: READDX or ZIPRUNNER

               (c) Copyright 1994    By Jared P. DuBois

   (Hint: Try a medium gray, with a faded reddish, bluish, greenish or
     purplish tint and light gray or light blue text, it's easiest on
     the eyes.)
   (Note: This program should be moved to your DOS directory to be
     easily accessed from any directory.)