                               Computer Sounder
                                  Version 2.5
9:24 PM 3/12/2000

Sorry for the mess in the previous readme file. 
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Please refer to the file order.txt for information about ordering this program

You may need Visual Basic 6 run time files in order to use this program.
Its at: http://support.microsoft.com/support/vbasic/runtime.asp
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Contents

1. Features 

2. Distribution

3. Installation

4. Contacting the Author

5. Version History

6. Important Information

7. Contest
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1. Features

This program is just like a piano in a computer. You can use the keyboard
the mouse to make some sound. This program can simulate many musical instrument.
You need to have a sound card in order to use this program.

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2. Distribution

Computer sounder is a shareware. You may try it out for 30 days. 
If you want to use it for more then 30 days, you must regester. 
The author retains all rights to the software.

You may make any number of exact copies of the original software and 
accompanying documentation and freely distribute these copies on disk or 
via electronic means. The copies must include the original files,
unmodified and in their entirety.

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3. Installation

System Requirements:

Windows 95: a 486 PC (or better) running 
            Windows 95 or higher
A sound card

Installation:

Extracts the files to the directory of your choice.

You may need Visual Basic 6 run time files in order to use this program.
Its at: http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html

Uninstall:

Use the Add/Remove Program in Control Panel and choose Computer Sounder.

If it doesn't work for what ever reason, try the following:

Delete the file PIANO.EXE, PIANO.HLP. And using REGEDIT.EXE delete the entry
in the location "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\Computer Sounder"

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4. Contacting the Author

Feedback is always welcome. If you'd like to comment on the program, 
submit suggestions for future releases or if you'd like to report 
a bug you've found, you can contact me at either of the e-mail 
addresses below:

coli@rocketmail.com

Enjoy !

Homepage for Computer Sounder:
http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/raytrace/1250/

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5. Version History

1.0:  The first public realease of Computer Sounder
1.01: Fix a bug about open and save file. Also correct the information in readme.txt
2.3(June, 24, 1997): Rebuild the program using Visual Basic 5. Rewrited the program so it now displays a lot more      faster. No longer use THREED32.OCX and it's support DLLs.
2.4: More customizable.
2.41(3:36 PM 11/8/97): Lots of fix in this readme file, more clear on how to register.
2.5(9:03 PM 3/12/2000): Added the custom option. I know, its be more than 2 years since I released the last version...
2.6(12:14 p 08/30/2002): Fix the closing while minimized bug.
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6. Important Information

THE AUTHOR TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS YOU MIGHT EXPERIENCE FROM USING THIS SOFTWARE. etc.. etc.. blah blah blah . THERE IS NO WARRANTY.

Copyright 2002 by Eddie Huang
all right reserved.

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