           CHIEF'S INSTALLER PRO for Win16 and Win32
           ------------------------------------------

    ** WINNER OF PC PLUS MAGAZINE'S GOLD AWARD (U.K., APRIL 1995) ***

    (c) 1994-2000, Prof. Abimbola A. Olowofoyeku (The African Chief)
    Homepage: http://www.bigfoot.com/~African_Chief/
    --------------------------------------------------------------

    To install this package, you can either run INSTALL.EXE or
    SETUP.EXE. If you want to see a sample of the full range of
    features, then you need to run SETUP.EXE.

    *** Please note that you should not mix files from different
        versions of Chief's Installer Pro.
    ***

    Files in the package
    --------------------
    MAIN CHIEFPRO FILES
    *******************
    1.  SETUP.EXE      (loader for INSTALL.EXE)
    2.  SETUPINF.INF   (INF file for SETUP.EXE)
    3.  INSTALL.EXE    (the main ChiefPro Installer)
    4.  WINSTALL.INF   (the ChiefPro INF file)
    5.  UNINSTAL.EXE   (Chief's Windows UNinstaller)
    6.  WINSTL32.DLL   (main WIN32 support DLL)
    7.  WINSTALC.DLL   (optional and sample ICONS DLL for the installer)
    8.  WINSTALL.WEL   (optional and sample welcome message for the installer)
    9.  WINSTALL.CPR   (optional and sample copyright message for the installer)
    10. WINSTALL.MSG   (optional and sample splash messages for the installer)
    11. CTL3DV2.DLL    (OPTIONAL DLL for 3D dialogs)


    CHIEFPRO DEVELOPER SUPPORT FILES
    ********************************
    12. WINSTALL.ZIP   (contains resource script for WINSTALL.DLL, and
                       (a number of precompiled language DLLs)
    13. UNINST.ZIP     (contains resource script for UNINST.DLL, and
                       (a number of precompiled language DLLs)
    14. CHIEFPRO.EXE   (The ChiefPro IDE and Project Manager)
    14A CHIEFIDE.LNG   (The ChiefPro IDE string tables)
    15. CHIEFPRO.HLP   (documentation for the IDE (CHIEFPRO.EXE))
    16. CHIEFDLL.EXE   (additional binary needed by the ChiefPro IDE)
    17. MAKESFX.EXE    (DOS command tool for creating ChiefPro SFX files)
    18. STUBSFX.EXE    (Win16/Win32 ChiefPro SFX stub)
    19. MAKESFX.TXT    (documentation for MAKESFX.EXE)
    20. WINSTALA.DLL   (additional binary needed by the ChiefPro IDE)
    21. CHIEF.HLP      (Help file for Chief's Installer Pro)
    22. README.TXT     (This file)
    23. COMPILE.EXE    (command line compiler for INF/Batch files)
    24. SPLIT.EXE      (command line file splitter/rebuilder)
    25. SHOWLOG.EXE    (DOS utility to show contents of LOG file)
    26. SHOWLOG.TXT    (documentation for SHOWLOG.EXE)
    27. PKK.EXE	       (DOS utility for ChiefPro LZSS archives)
    28. PKK.TXT        (documentation for PKK.EXE)
    29. SAMPLExx.INF   (sample INF files for WINSTALL.INF)
    30. FILE_ID.DIZ    (ID file for BBS SYSOPS)
    31. REGISTER.TXT   (Registration information)
    32. ORDER.FRM      (Order form)
    33. TOTOOLZ.EXE    (encryption program for credit card orders
     			to Todd Merriman)
    34. *.CHF          (Assorted sample ChiefPro "batch" files)
    35. *.FAQ          ("Frequently Asked Questions" files)
    36. *.LNS          (Sources for the string tables - can be
                        edited/translated, and then renamed to
                        *.LNG)
    37. *.ANS          (Answers to questions from registered users)
    38. UPGRADE.TXT    (Important information for those moving from
                        v1.x or 2.x, to v4.x)
    39. SUPPORT.TXT    (recommended format for requesting support)


    What is CHIEF'S INSTALLER PRO?
    ------------------------------

    Chief's Installer Pro for Win16 and Win32 (hereinafter referred to as
    "ChiefPro") is an AWARD WINNING program for the installation of Windows
    3.1x, Win95, and Windows NT/2000 applications (i.e., an "off-the-shelf"
    installation suite). The program will install files from floppy disks
    (or from directories on local/remote disks) to destination directories.
    If the files are compressed with Microsoft's COMPRESS.EXE they will be
    decompressed automatically. In this respect Chief's Installer Pro uses
    the routines in LZEXPAND.DLL. If the files are not compressed, they will
    simply be copied. Chief's Installer Pro also supports ZIP archives. 
    Large files can be split into smaller chunks with Chief's file splitter.


    INSTALLATION
    ------------
    You can either;
      [a] simply copy all the files into a directory,
          or
      [b] run SETUP.EXE from Program Manager, File Manager or
          Win95's start menu ("Run")
          or
      [c] run INSTALL.EXE from Program Manager, File Manager or
          Win95's start menu ("Run").


    FEATURES
    --------
    1. You can install into any combination of the following;
         (a) a destination directory, and subdirectories under it
         (b) the Windows directory
         (c) the Windows SYSTEM directory
         (d) the Windows 98/NT/2000 "SYSTEM32" directory
         (e) the TEMP directory
         (f) any other specified directory
    2. A maximum of 64 installation disks are supported.
    3. ChiefPro will optionally offer to put the destination directory
       into the "PATH" statement in AUTOEXEC.BAT
    4. ChiefPro will optionally create a Program Manager group file, and
       icons for any supplied file(s) - .EXEs, README files, etc.
    5. ChiefPro will optionally run any supplied program(s) during the
       installation, as part of the installation process.
    6. ChiefPro will optionally run any supplied program(s) immediately after
       the installation is complete
    7. The stipulated format of the WINSTALL.INF file must be followed
       strictly.
    8. ChiefPro allows you to supply on-line help for the installation.
    9. ChiefPro will check whether there is sufficient space on the target
       drive
   10. ChiefPro will make entries in any INI (or other) file(s) specified
       by you.
   11. ChiefPro provides support for non-English languages
   12. ChiefPro provides support for PARTIAL INSTALLATIONS of programs.
   13. ChiefPro provides support for displaying a "banner" in the
       background.
   14. ChiefPro provides support for displaying a bitmap file, stretched
       to fill the screen.
   15. ChiefPro will optionally check the disks being inserted by the user to
       verify that they are the correct ones.
   16. ChiefPro provides an UNINSTALLER,
   17. ChiefPro will check the target directory for the
       existence of any copy of each file being installed, and will prompt
       the user for overwrite permission.
   18. ChiefPro will check for version information in
       existing copies of shared binary files, and for date stamps in
       non-shared files.
   19. ChiefPro will use the 3D dialog effects in CTL3DV2.DLL.
   20. ChiefPro provides support for restarting Windows if any
       active shared file was overwritten.
   21. ChiefPro provides support for displaying a README file to
       the user when the installer is executed.
   22. ChiefPro provides support for making entries into the the
       Registration Database.
   23. ChiefPro provides limited support for the installation
       of TrueType fonts.
   24. ChiefPro will recursively create subdirectories under
       the directory tree of the target directory.
   25. ChiefPro features a rich batch language for optional batch
       file processing.
   26. ChiefPro supports UNZIP (of PKZIP(tm) 2.x) compatible ZIP
       archives).
   27. ChiefPro functions properly under Windows 3.1x, Windows
       95, Windows NT, and OS/2 Warp. It supports 32-bit functions
       (e.g., long filenames, and the 32-bit registry functions)
       under Win95 and Windows NT.
   28. ChiefPro has a new GUI front end (or IDE) and a Project
       Manager, for managing your installation projects.
   29. ChiefPro has support for converting VB (3.0) Setup Wizard
       .VBZ files to the Chief's Installer Pro projects.
   30. ChiefPro features a compiler for INF files and batch files.
   31. ChiefPro supports splitting big files (that are too big to
       fit onto one floppy disk) into smaller parts, and rebuilding
       the files again.
   32. ChiefPro provides support for displaying messages (up to 10)
       during the course of the installation. All the messages must
       be in an ascii file called WINSTALL.MSG.
   33. ChiefPro provides automatic (limited) support for installing
       files from certain predefined subdirectories of the
       source directory (e.g., on a cd-rom or a network drive).
   34. ChiefPro supports Win95's "automatic uninstall" feature.
   35. ChiefPro allows you to play AVI files and WAV files during
       the course of the installation (through batch commands).
   36. ChiefPro provides support for installing the Borland Database
       Engine (BDE).
   37. ChiefPro provides support for displaying a welcome message, and
       a copyright message (which the user has to agree to in order to
       be able to proceed with the installation).
   38. Chief's Installer Pro supports a built-in compression engine, 
       which uses LZSS (i.e., LZ77) compression. 
   39. Chief's Installer Pro supports another built-in compression engine,
       which uses the ZIP compression algorithm, and is compatible with 
       PKZIP/PKUNZIP(tm), 
   40. Chief's Installer Pro supports the creation of a self-extracting 
       archive (.EXE) from your project, for easier distribution of your 
       application.


    LICENCE
    -------
    Chief's Installer Pro IS *NOT* FREE SOFTWARE.
                          ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Chief's Installer Pro is released as SHAREWARE. This means that you may
    use it, and/or supply it as the installation routine for any of your
    applications, as long as;
                  -----------

       [1] You PAY THE REQUIRED REGISTRATION FEE

       AND,

       [2] My name does NOT appear ANYWHERE in your application's
           documentation

   The REGISTRATION FEE is £59.99 (U.K. Sterling); or $94.99 (US); or
   equivalent.
   

   SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION
   ----------------------
    You may distribute the package freely to FTP sites, Bulletin
    Boards, Shareware/Freeware/Public Domain archives, CD-ROMS, Magazine
    Cover Disks and CD-ROMS, etc. Shareware disk vendors also may also
    freely freely distribute the package.

    Distribution of the package in any form (other than as the installation
    program for your Windows applications), is subject to ALL the following
    conditions;

       [1] ALL the files which I have supplied must be included,
       and
       [2] NO ATTEMPT must be made to modify or alter ANYTHING in any of
           the files,
       and
       [3] You must not charge ANYTHING for distributing this package (disk
           vendors may charge a reasonable fee, not exceeding $5 (US) - or
           equivalent - for media and duplication).


    Please note the disclaimers below.

    DISCLAIMER
    ----------
    I DO NOT WARANTEE ANYTHING CONCERNING ANY OF THE PROGRAMS OR FILES
    WHICH MAKE UP "CHIEF'S INSTALLER PRO FOR WIN16 AND WIN32". I ACCEPT NO
    RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT
    NOT LIMITED TO, LOSSES OF A PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, FINANCIAL,
    MARITAL, OR OF WHATEVER NATURE, RESULTING FROM THE USE, OR THE
    PURPORTED USE OF CHIEF'S INSTALLER PRO FOR WIN16 AND WIN32", OR ANY OF THE
    FILES IN THE PACKAGE, FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER. I DO NOT EVEN
    WARANTEE THAT THE PROGRAMS WILL NOT KILL YOU.

    YOU USE CHIEF'S INSTALLER PRO FOR WIN16 AND WIN32 ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK,
    AND YOU SUPPLY IT TO YOUR CUSTOMERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, ACQUAINTANCES,
    OR ENEMIES, ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

    IF THESE TERMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE TO YOU, THEN PLEASE DELETE ALL
    THE FILES FROM YOUR DISKS IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY.




    --------------------
    Prof. A. Olowofoyeku
    August 2000
    --------------------
    Email:    African_Chief@bigfoot.com
    Homepage: http://www.bigfoot.com/~African_Chief/

