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Author
Introduction to Codefile v.1.2
Opening screen
Password
Precautions
Hardware requirements
What is Shareware
How to register
Disclaimer of Warranty
Copyright and Trade mark notice
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Author
Author: Tomas Martin
Address:Compusoft International
        P.O.Box 411
        Kilkenny  SA  5009
        Australia
Telephone and fax: 08-844-744-39 or 618-844-744-39 if overseas

Date of release of this product: 1st February 1996
Version: 1.2
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Introduction to Codefile v.1.2
In today's world more and more data is stored in personal
computers. Security of confidential files is of a major concern.
Without protection anyone can turn on your computer and read
anything he desires, or run an executable file that you wouldn't
like to be accessed by anyone but yourself. The Codefile is a
program that scrambles files into coded form so that no one can
use them - unless they have the correct key. The files can be
read, but not understood; and the executable files, although
physically still in their place, cannot be run. Codefile provides
a high level of file security through a password that combines
with the source file using data encode algorithm. It knows itself
when to encode and when to decode the file. The Codefile also
comes with several file utility programs.

BEFORE YOUR START please review all information contained in
this Help or in file Readme.doc. These files contain important
information about the program itself, about system requirements,
about Shareware concept and information on conditions of using
this program and registering it. For details see
Hardware requirements, What is Shareware, and topic
How to register.
GETTING STARTED. Type "COFI" and press Enter.
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Opening screen
   The opening screen contains the bar menu, command buttons and
automatically displayes the list of all files in current
directory. The upper bar menu allows you to choose from several
useful file utility programs. To encode a file, highlight the
file in the list box and click your mouse over the CODE command
button. Each encoded file will get its file special name extension.
The program remembers the file has been encoded and also
remembers its original file name. To decode the file use the
identical way, highlight the encoded file and then click the
mouse on CODE command button. Just remember that coding a large
file may take time (depending on your computer processor speed).
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Password
    The password provides set of characters for the program to
combine mathematically with the data in the source file. Only
that password can be used to decode data that was encoded with
it.
    Any combination of characters (letters, numbers, symbols)
that can be entered from the keyboard may be used to make a
password. But please remember, the password is case sensitive,
in other words, if your password is, say 'Evergreen' it is not
the same as 'evergreen'.
    You must remember your password. If you forget it, there is
no way to decode your encoded file. There are a few points to
consider that will maximize the security provided by Codefile:
   - Use a long password. The longer the password the harder it
     is to break the code. Of course, don't go overboard with
     something like '$#@&(JHN+++)*Uyhfsr4ERhdy65%42122!!!!o9tn',
     or you will never remember it yourself.
   - Do not use a password that could be easily guessed, such as
     your name, your birthday, e.t.c.
***   IMPORTANT: PRECONFIGURED PASSWORD IS: Welcome  ***
The first thing you probably want to do after installing
Codefile is to change this default. And don't forget, the
password is case-sensitive. 
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Precautions
   There are some basic points we recommend to keep in mind:
   - There is no way that even we can help you retrieve an
     encoded file should you forget the password;
   - The program encode an existing file, it doesn't create
     any copy or a temporary file. It always is a good idea
     to make backups of your data file;
   - Never try to modify, alter or manipulate any of the program
     files. The program always checks for integrity and
     authenticity of the files to protect against hacking; if the
     authenticity verification fails, the program will lock
     itself and will become unusable.
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Hardware requirements
IBM compatible 286 or better
EGA/VGA monitor
512kB RAM
DOS 5.0 or better
These are requirements needed for an efficient running of
Codefile. That does not mean that the program will not
satisfactorily run under lower configuration.
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What is Shareware
Shareware is an exciting marketing method which allows you to
try top-quality software before you pay the author. With share-
ware, you cannot be disappointed spending money for a program
that's not right for you.
The small fee you pay to a Shareware distributor does not cover
the cost of the program itself. If you continue to use the
program, you must send the author an additional payment which
may entitle you to technical support, and other benefits. This
is termed Registration (see How to register).
Each evaluation copy is supplied to you "on approval" for the
period of 21 days. After that time you are obliged either to
register the program or stop using it.
Copying or using the program without paying for it, except as
provided above, is a breach of copyright.
Each evaluation copy is fully working, it is not limited in any
way and no features of the registered version have been omitted.
The only difference between evaluation and the registered
version are the closing and opening screens that will be removed
in registered version.
Also see How to register and Disclaimer of Warranty
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How to register
We accept cash, cheques, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and
Bankcard), or Money Order or International Money Order.
All cheques must be drawn on an Australian bank in AU$, US$ or
UK pounds. Credit cards will always be billed in AU$ so you can
get the latest and best exchange rate.
There are two easy ways to register:
- Print out Register.doc and fill it in. Include your
  credit card details or enclose cash, cheque, money order and
  post it to us.
  If you haven't got a printer you can supply all necessary
  details on a piece of paper.
- If you have a fax you can send your order via fax. Make sure
  all your credit card details and your signature are there,
  then fax it to us.
The registration price is AU$ 30.00 or US$ 24.00 or UK 14.00
shipped anywhere in the world.
For shipping within Australia add AU$ 3.00, for shipping to
other countries add AU$ 6.00 or US$ 4.50 or UK 3.00.
All registered users will receive:
- a copy of the latest version of the program;
- a minimum of three months free phone, fax and mail technical
  support;
- 25% discount on any update, when it becomes available;
- free evaluation copy of Easy Addresses v.3.0;
- the satisfaction you did the right thing.
Send the Order form and registration payment to:

Compusoft International                   Phone and fax:
P.O.Box 411                               08-844-744-39
Kilkenny  SA  5009                    or 618-844-744-39 if overseas
Australia
Also see What is Shareware and Disclaimer of Warranty
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Copyright and Trade mark notice
The following expressions, used anywhere in this software, are
Copyright, Trade Mark and/or property as follows:
DOS is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
WINDOWS is trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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Disclaimer of Warranty
TOMAS MARTIN AND/OR COMPUSOFT INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIM ALL
WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHENTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALY DISCLAIMED.
NEITHER TOMAS MARTIN NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN
THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF TOMAS
MARTIN OR ANYONE ELSE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL
RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth
of Australia and/or the State of South Australia and shall inure
to the benefit of Tomas Martin and any successors, administra-
tors, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by
either party against the other arising out of or related to this
agreement shall be brought only in a state or federal court of
competent jurisdiction located in Adelaide, South Australia. The
parties hereby consent to in personal jurisdiction of said
courts.
Also see What is Shareware and How to register

