           IMPORTANT: PRINT THIS OFF FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

ONLINE BIBLE WINDOWS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS         Dec. 30, 1995

We recommend running this program on a /386 DX or better with 4 or
more megs of memory work very well. Windows needs 6 to 8 megs to run
multiple applications well. Set your Windows resolution to 800 by 600
for ease of use.  You can switch between applications just by clicking
on them without having to enter "ALT-TAB".

Windows needs lots of file handles. The default value is 30 which is
not enough.  Specify at least a 100 file handles in your CONFIG.SYS.
In the CONFIG.SYS file in the main directory on the hard drive and
change to look like this:

                          files=100

     THIS IS THE MOST COMMON REASON FOR FAILURE OR ERRATIC
     BEHAVIOUR OF THIS PROGRAM. DO IT NOW BEFORE YOU FORGET AND
     REBOOT YOUR COMPUTER SO THE CHANGE WILL TAKE EFFECT.

For best results REBOOT your system and DO NOT run any Windows programs
before you start the install. These may load DLL's that could cause the
installation procedure to fail mysteriously.

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ONLINE BIBLE 6.3 WINDOWS CD-ROM

   1) From your program manager run z:setup, replacing the letters "z"
      with the drive letter for your CD.

   2) Follow the on-screen instructions.

ONLINE BIBLE DOS CD-ROM INSTALLATION

   To install a DOS CD that is 6.2 or older

   1) From your program manager run a:setup or b:setup depending on
      which disk drive you place the WINDOWS upgrade installation disk.

   2) Follow the on-screen instructions.

UPGRADING AN EXISTING DOS ONLINE BIBLE INSTALLATION

   1) You CANNOT update a version older then 6.10.

      1a) If your version is older than 6.10, update it to 6.10 or
          later with a install disk only update. You do not have to
          reinstall your text modules.  All version 6 text modules work
          with the Windows version.

      1b) If your version is older than 6.0, do a complete install the
          latest DOS version of the Online Bible.  The older version 5
          text modules do not work with the Windows version.

      The latest DOS INSTALL disk is on the Windows CD-ROM 6.30a under
      the directory \OLB\INSTALL. Copy it to a 1.44 floppy and use it
      to update your old version.

   2) From your program manager run a:setup or b:setup depending on
      which disk drive you place the WINDOWS upgrade installation disk.

   3) Install into the same directory as you already have installed
      the DOS version of Online Bible.

   4) Follow the on-screen instructions.

A NEW INSTALLATION OF THE ONLINE BIBLE OVER THE DOS HARD DISK VERSION

   1) Install the Online Bible using the DOS install disk provided
      following the installation instructions in the user's manual.

After the DOS installation is complete:

   2) From your program manager run a:setup or b:setup depending on
      which disk drive you place the Windows upgrade installation disk.

   3) Install into the same directory as you already have installed
      the DOS version of Online Bible in point 1) above.

   4) Follow the on-screen instructions.

INSTALLATION PROBLEMS

1) Windows needs lots of file handles and memory. Specify at least a
   100 file handles in your CONFIG.SYS. Look for a line like this in
   CONFIG.SYS and change to look like this:

         Files=100

   THIS IS THE MOST COMMON REASON FOR FAILURE OR ERRATIC
   BEHAVIOUR OF THIS PROGRAM. DO IT NOW BEFORE YOU FORGET.

2) Under Windows/95 you may get a message like one of the following:

  "Warning cannot copy a:\ddeml.dl_ since installation file is already in use."

   What the message really means is that there is a newer version of
   that file already on your system and it was not replaced. Ignore the
   message. The newer file should work just fine.

3) Under "WIN OS/2" or "Windows for Work Groups", not all of the fonts
   may be installed for Windows.  The Online Bible uses the SYSTEM,
   SYMBOL, and TERMINAL fonts provided with OS/2 and Windows, plus the
   OLB_HEB font provided with the Online Bible.  The TERMINAL font
   hides under the CGA80WOA.FON or VGAOEM.FON and may not be installed.
   If the TERMINAL font is not installed, the index to the topics will
   be unreadable.  Consult your OS/2 or Windows manual to install all
   the fonts.

4) Under OS/2 the default DPMI memory limit of 4 megs is too small.
   Increase to at least 16 megs otherwise you may get "Insufficient
   Memory" messages when you start the install procedure or run the
   program.

5) The current program does not support a shared Windows installation.
   These systems do not have a Windows SYSTEM directory.

6) On networks, make sure the nodes have proper access rights to the
   server files.

7) To verify the integrity of the Online Bible Windows Install Disk,
   run the DOS batch file GO Z: under DOS, changing "Z:" to the drive
   letter of your install disk.

   To verify the integrity of the Online Bible Windows CD, run the
   DOS batch file CDVERIFY under DOS.

PROBLEMS WHEN RUNNING THE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST TIME

1) You get a message like the following when you start the program
   under Windows.

       C:\WINDOWS\CMDIALOG.VBX is out of date.
       This program requires a newer version
   or
       C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CMDIALOG.VBX is out of date.
       This program requires a newer version

   a) In the Windows\System directory delete the file mentioned in the
      error message and rerun SETUP.

   b) If a copy of this file is in the main Windows directory, delete it
      before you rerun SETUP. e.g. C:\WINDOWS\CMDIALOG.VBX

      You may have to do this several times if several modules are out
      of date. You may have to exit Windows and delete the files from
      DOS. If the module mentioned starts with "SS3D", delete all three
      modules SS3D.VBX, SS3D2.VBX and SS3D3.VBX before you rerun SETUP.

      Someone is incorrectly distributing the Visual Basic version of
      the module SS3D2.VBX with a shareware game.  There are two
      versions of these, one that runs with VB, and one that is for
      distribution.  The distribution version will not replace the
      older obsolete VB version and that is why the problem occurs.

2) You get a messages like:

     Installed Online Bible is too old.
     Update to version 6.20 and rerun SETUP.

   This means one of two things:

   a) If you have a version 6 module installed, it must be version 6.1
      or later. The latest DOS INSTALL disk is on Windows CD-ROM under the
      directory \OLB\INSTALL. Copy it to a 1.44 floppy and use it to
      update your old version. Otherwise, get the latest DOS install
      from your supplier. It must be 6.1 or later.

   b) You have a version older than 6 installed on your computer. You
      need a complete replacement to bring the files up-to-date. These
      can be ordered from your supplier.  The cheapest way to get the
      material is on CD-ROM.

PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS CLIPBOARD

1) Word Perfect 5.2 and 6.0 are buggy. The Microsoft clipboard does
   not work properly with them. Upgrade to Word Perfect 6.1 for reliable
   clipboard support.

2) Use this procedure to use paste material into AmiPro.

   a) Open both AmiPro and the Online Bible.
   b) Highlight the material you wish to copy.
   c) Clip on the "copy" button on the button bar.
   d) Use "ALT-TAB" or other means to access AmiPro.
   e) Click on "edit".
   f) Highlight "Paste Special" and click.
   g) Highlight "Text" and click on the "OK" button.

3) Microsoft Word works correctly with the clipboard.

WINDOWS FEATURES

Most of the features of the DOS program are in the Windows program.
The Windows program has considerably more features than the DOS.
However, some things are not yet supported under the Windows version.

1) Arabic text. This requires special fonts and processing to work
   correctly.

2) Shared Window systems that do not have a SYSTEM directory.

SHAREWARE DEALERS

You are free to give copies of the Online Bible to your friends,
GRATIS. If you charge anything for it, even a "nominal disk copying
fee", you must register with us and obtain written permission.  The
Online Bible material is NOT SHAREWARE and may not be distributed by
shareware dealers without our written permission. You may upload
versions to bulletin boards provided there is no download charge for
accessing the material. You SHALL NOT distribute or upload the NIV,
NAS, NRSV or other modern copyrighted versions.

UPDATES

There will be a maintenance release of this in the spring of 1996.
To get a copy contact:

         Mercy Trade International  Tel: (31) 78 - 6316196
         Ceramstraat 130
         3312 SK Dordrecht
         The Netherlands

REVISION LIST

Dec. 30, 1995
  1) Popup menus added. Activate with right mouse button on the Search,
     cross reference, passage and note type windows. This allows quicker
     access to often used features plus gives one key access to the
     cross references.

Dec. 15, 1995
  1) Misc. bugs fixed.
  2) Install procedure uses a file to handle foreign language prompts.
  3) New version of ATX40H.VBX text box used.

Nov 7, 1995
  1) Backup and Restore facilities added.
  2) Misc. bugs fixed.

Oct 14, 1995
  1) Text box replaced with a faster version.
  2) Sync. scrolling and display routines speeded up.

Sept 20, 1995
  1) Enhanced verse list support implemented
  2) Edit line size increased to 4096 characters from a maximum of 255.
     If you create notes with lines longer than 80 characters, the
     Online Bible print routines will not print them correctly by
     wrapping lines. The resulting output depends on your particular
     printer.
  3) Extended ASCII in searches now supported as well as in displaying
     Bible book names. Note, for reasons unknown, OS/2 does not seem
     to correctly handle the codes 128, 129, 132, 138, 142, 148, 152,
     162 or 225.
  4) GO.BAT file added to install disk to allow end user to verify disk
     integrity.

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Stichting Publishare

The Online Bible is developed by Larry Pierce in Canada. The translation
of the software into European languages is coordinated by Stichting
Publishare. The developement of European modules is coordinated and done
by Stichting Publishare as well.


Mission purpose

Stichting Publishare is a non-profit organisation with the purpose to
stimulate the communication of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. All
activities of the Stichting Publishare, like development and publishing
are centered around the Biblesoftware program "Online Bible".


Activities

Stichting Publishare translates and converts the Online Bible software
for continental Europe and has the responsibility to develop Bible
versions, commentaries and references in the different European
languages.

After the development of an "Online Bible module" Stichting Publishare
will publish it for distribution. In most cases the module can be
copied freely as long as no money is asked for the copy. Many other
christian organisations help in the distribution of the Online Bible
modules and products. This includes distribution by Bulletin Board
Systems, Internet, CD-ROM, disk, etc.

The Stichting Publishare distributes the Online Bible modules to 
missionaries, without charging money. This is mainly done in CD-ROM 
format, which are mailed to the offices of missionary organisations 
throughout Europe. From these offices the Online Bible CD-ROMs are 
forwarded to missionaries in the field worldwide.

With these two activities the Stichting Publishare supports the 
communication of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. At the one end the Gospel 
is available for computer users and at the other end overseas 
missionaries can receive quality biblesoftware they need for their 
ministry.


Financial sources

The Stichting Publishare has no financial income from commercial 
activities, except for a small royalty out of the organisations doing 
the "commercial" distribution on disk or CD-ROM. The Stichting 
Publishare reduces the development costs by doing all the labour with 
volunteers. Unfortunately the average costs for the publication of one 
page are DM 4,50 (or £ 2,- Ÿ5,- $ 3,-). About DM 1,40 a page is covered 
by the royalties. The remaining DM 3,10 must be covered by financial 
donations. The CD ROMs for missionaries must be covered by financial 
donations as well.


International Biblesoftware Society

The activities of the Stichting Publishare can be seen as an 
"International Biblesoftware Society". The purpose to have at least one 
Bible available in every European language is very close to the same 
purpose of many Bible Societies and other Bible publishers. Beside 
these Bibles the major christian works from church history do have the 
interest of the Stichting Publishare as well. These works in computer 
readable format do have many advantages above the printed editions, 
which many times are hard to obtain. Most of these works are printed in 
the gothic font style. To scan and recognize these prints there are 
needed expensive equipment, special techniques and trained workers.

The commentaries, studies and essays of Calvin, Luther, Kohlbrugge, 
Dächsel, Matthew Henry, Spurgeon, Looman, Da Costa, Meyer, Zahn, Riehm, 
Preuschen, Gesenius, Laan, Cumming and many other reformed and puritan 
writers are of such importance that they need to be made available for 
the public again.


Promotion of the purposes and activities

It shall be clear that the financial costs to realise these purposes 
will become enormous. The purposes and activities are relative unknown. 
There are no financial sources to make it known to many christians. 
Stichting Publishare is totally dependent on those who want to promote 
this ministry in their church, congregation, biblestudy group, etc. 
Stichting Publishare will not work with advertisements, mailings, etc, 
to tell everybody what its purposes and activities are. Stichting 
Publishare wants to save the money for the "real work".


Donators

To finance all projects the Stichting Publishare is looking for 
donators, who are willing to donate money every year. Donators give the 
Stichting Publishare some financial stability by which plans can be 
made and realised.

Donations can be transferred to Postbank 66211 on name of Stichting Publishare
The Netherlands


We are looking for theological books

Many people do have unused old theological books. These books can 
obtain a very useful destination. Many old books are hard to obtain. 
Many antique bookstores are specialised in theology, but it remains 
hard to obtain some books. The process of obtaining books is very time 
consuming and expensive. When people start to donate their old 
theological books the Stichting Publishare has a higher chance to find 
copies of the works they are looking for. Old Bibles and commentaries 
are many times unused in the libraries of schools and churches. All the 
books which cannot used by the Stichting Publishare are sold to support 
the ministry financially.


We are looking for volunteers

The many Megabytes in data we want to publish in the coming years can 
be made available with the help of motivated volunteers only. Out of 
experience we know that retired people, house-wifes and others can be 
of great help. The number of available hours in a week is not 
important. More important is the discipline to do some work every week. 
Most of the work can be done behind your own personal computer at home 
and can vary from keyboarding to spell-check and proofreading. 
Programmers can help to write special utilities to make data quicker 
available. Those with management experience can help to plan, 
coordinate and manage projects.


We are looking for intercessors

The blessing of all christian work comes out of prayer. Christian work
is based on Gods work. Please intercede for all those involved in the
projects of the Stichting Publishare.


Newsletter:

Once to twice a year the newsletter "Friends of Stichting Publishare" 
is published and mailed to all donators and volunteers.


Stichting Publishare
c/o Transvaalstraat 5
3312 EX Dordrecht
The Netherlands

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