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                    Cool Note Pad v3.1
                       MKinser Soft
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  * DESCRIPTION
  * SHAREWARE LIMITATIONS
  * REQUIREMENTS
  * INSTALLATION
  * UPGRADING
  * WHAT'S NEW?
  * DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION FOR VENDORS
  * LICENSE
  * COPYRIGHT
  * CONTACT INFORMATION


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                        DESCRIPTION
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Program Title   : Cool Note Pad
Program Version : 3.1
Release Date    : Jan 28, 2003
Program Type    : Shareware
Program Price   : $10.00
Company Name    : MKinser Soft
Author          : Michael Kinser

Cool Note Pad v3.1 - A powerful 32-bit text editor for
Windows. Supports Plain Text and Rich Text formats,
multiple opened "tabbed" files at once, templates,
favorites, edit files up to 20 megs in size, optional
tray icon and much more. Does not modify the Windows
Registry or folder unless you replace Notepad. Shareware,
not time limited. Requires Win95 or later.


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                  SHAREWARE LIMITATIONS
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There are a few minor differences between the Unregistered
Shareware and Registered versions of Cool Note Pad.

Unregistered Shareware
 * Limited to 30 opened files at one time.
 * Does not support Drag and Drop operations inside of the
   Favorites Editor.
 * May not disable the Splash Screen.
 * There's a one in ten chance that Register.txt will be
   automatically loaded when the program starts.
 * Displays "Unregistered Software" in the Footer of
   printed pages.
 * May be distributed.

Registered
 * Limited to 200 opened files at one time.
 * Supports Drag and Drop operations inside of the
   Favorites Editor.
 * Optionally disable the Splash Screen for faster
   loading.
 * Register.txt does not automatically load.
 * Does not display "Unregistered Software" in the Footer
   of printed pages.
 * May not be distributed.


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                      REQUIREMENTS
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Cool Note Pad runs on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows XP, and possibly other Windows operating systems.
There are no other special requirements for Cool Note Pad.

Cool Note Pad also supports a sound card.

Some options are only supported by certain operating
systems.


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                      INSTALLATION
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To install Cool Note Pad, unzip the original archive to a
temporary folder and run Setup.exe.


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                       UPGRADING
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To Upgrade Cool Note Pad from previous versions, simply
choose to Install the new version of Cool Note Pad into
the same folder where the older version is.

The Setup / Upgrade program will automatically take care
of upgrading the program and other files such as the
Favorites.dat if necessary.

If you are upgrading from a version prior to 2.0, your
Tool Bar buttons will be restored to default due to
changes in the Tool Bar.


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                       WHAT'S NEW?
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VERSION 3.1 - JAN 28, 2003

 * Added Number Lines to the Format Menu.
 * Fixed minor bug with drag and drop support in the
   Favorites Editor. (Registered Version Only).
 * Fixed bug with preventing Multiple Instances in WinXP.
 * Other minor bug fixes.


VERSION 3.0 - FEB 27, 2002

 * Added a Side Bar that can display the Favorites, Recent
   Documents, or a Font Chooser.
 * Added optional images to some menus.
 * File Tabs can now be displayed as buttons.
 * Added a Strike Out button to the Format Bar.
 * Improved drag and drop support in the Favorites Editor.
   (Registered Version Only).
 * The Open and Save dialogs are now sizeable on supported
   operating systems.
 * This version was created in an updated Windows
   compiler. You may notice a few additional enhancements.
 * Removed Font Chooser from the Document Menu.
 * Fixed bugs with the Tray Popup Menu.
 * Occasionally the last line of pages was not printed.
   This is now fixed. Thanks to Robert Dunn.
 * Other minor bug fixes.


VERSION 2.6 - NOV 19, 2001

 * Fixed incompatibilities with Windows XP.
 * Added support for multiple filenames on the command
   line.
 * Added Reload Tool Bar button.


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          DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION FOR VENDORS
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This section describes the requirements/wishes of MKinser
Soft for distribution of Cool Note Pad.

You may distribute the Shareware version only. The
Shareware version does NOT include the file REGISTER.KEY
and displays "Shareware" in the About Box. REGISTER.KEY
is not distributed with the Setup program. It is usually
sent by E-Mail or on a separate diskette.

Before distributing Cool Note Pad, you should be sure you
have the latest version which can be obtained from
http://coolprograms.hypermart.net/.

If you receive a newer version, you are required to remove
the older version(s) from your file archives.

See the License section of this document for futher
information about distribution of Cool Note Pad.

Below are some Suggested Descriptions that you may use on
your site or in your catalog:


Short Description
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Cool Note Pad v3.1 - A powerful 32-bit text editor for
Win95 or later. Shareware, no nags.


Medium Descrition
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Cool Note Pad v3.1 - A powerful 32-bit text editor for
Windows. Supports Plain Text and Rich Text formats,
multiple opened "tabbed" files at once, templates,
favorites, edit files up to 20 megs in size, optional
tray icon and much more. Does not modify Windows folder
or Registry unless you replace Notepad. Shareware, not
time limited. Requires Win95 or later.


Larger Description
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Cool Note Pad v3.1 - A powerful 32-bit text editor for
Windows. Supports Plain Text and Rich Text formats,
multiple opened "tabbed" files at once, templates,
favorites and a favorites editor, edit files up to 20 megs
in size, optional tray icon, customizable Tool Bar, built
in file types and much more. Does not modify Windows
folder or Registry unless you replace Notepad. Shareware,
not time limited. Requires Windows 95 or later.


Long Description
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Cool Note Pad v3.1

Cool Note Pad is a powerful 32-bit text editor for
Windows. Supports Plain Text and Rich Text formats,
multiple opened "tabbed" files at once, templates,
favorites and a "tree" favorites editor, drag and drop
support for opening files, edit files up to 20 megs in
size, optionally play typewriter sounds for key typing,
optionally use tray icon, customizable Tool Bar, Ruler,
a Side Bar, optionally replace Windows Notepad, built in
file types and much much more. Year 2000 Compliant.

Cool Note Pad does not add files to your Windows or
Windows/System folders or anywhere else on your system
except the folder where the program is located (unless
you use Notepad Center to replace Windows Notepad). Cool
Note Pad also does not add to or modify the Windows
registry.

The Shareware version supports 30 opened files at once.
The Registered version supports 200 opened files at once
and also supports Drag and Drop operations inside of the
Favorites Editor. The Registered version is only $10.00.

Shareware, not time limited. Requires Windows 95 or later.


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                        LICENSE
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Cool Note Pad is copyrighted software which is distributed
under the shareware concept. Under this license agreement
you are granted the right to use Cool Note Pad on all
machines and environments that it supports for a 60-Day
trial period without registering. If you decide to keep
this software and/or use this software after the trial
period, you must register.

As a Shareware program, the Unregistered Shareware version
of Cool Note Pad may be freely distributed through
bulletin board systems, computer networks, on floppy
disks, and on CDs or other magnetic media as long as no
modifications are made to any of the included files. Never
give a copy of the REGISTER.KEY file to anyone as this is
a violation of the United States and International
copyright laws. You may pass copies of the Unregistered
Shareware version to others as long as it is not for
payment or bundled with anything else that is for payment,
and you distribute all original files without any changes.
This includes the Configuration files. A small fee may be
charged for the media Cool Note Pad is distributed on. 

Cool Note Pad, and all related materials, is distributed
without warranty. In no event will we be liable to you for
damages, including any loss of profits, lost savings, or
other incidental or consequential damages arising out of
your use of or inability to use the program, even if we
have been advised of the possibility of such damages. We
will not be liable for any such claim by any other party.

It is a violation of the Cool Note Pad agreement to modify
the executable file(s) in any way, create a utility that
will Register Cool Note Pad, or reverse engineer the
executable files.

The author is not required to release updated versions,
even if problems are known to exist.

You acknowledge that you have read this agreement, that
you understand this agreement, and understand that by
continuing the installation of the software, by loading or
running the software, or by placing or copying the
software onto your computer hard drive or memory, you
agree to be bound by this agreement's terms and
conditions.


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                        COPYRIGHT
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Cool Note Pad is protected by International Copyright laws
and treaties.

Cool Note Pad is Copyright  1999-2003 by Michael Kinser.
All Rights Reserved.

Cool Note Pad is a trademark of MKinser Soft.

All names used are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.


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                   CONTACT INFORMATION
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The author may be contacted by the following means:

  E-Mail     : mkinser@coolprograms.hypermart.net
  Snail Mail : Michael Kinser
               P.O. Box 804
               Norton, VA 24273
  Website    : http://coolprograms.hypermart.net/


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Copyright  1999-2003 by Michael Kinser, All Rights
Reserved. Cool Note Pad is a trademark of MKinser Soft.
All other trademarks are properties of their respective
owners.