

       Impel ACE - Auto CD Eject version 1.0 Read Me File
                          October 1999

         Copyright (C) 1999 Impel Solutions Corporation
              All Rights Reserved. Made in U.S.A.


This document contains the release notes for Impel ACE for use
on Microsoft Windows(R) 95/98/NT.


Contents
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    Warranty
    Systems Requirements
    Tested Platforms and Operating Systems
    Source Code
    Installation
    Key Features
    Technical Support
    File List
    Contact Information


Warranty
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Impel ACE - Auto CD Eject is freeware.

IMPEL SOLUTIONS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY FOR THE
SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED
"AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
NONINFRINGEMENT. The entire risk arising out of use or
performance of the Software remains with you. 

In no event shall Impel Solutions or its suppliers be liable for
any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of
business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of
the use or inability to the use of this Impel Solutions product,
even if Impel Solutions has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. Applicable law in some states or jurisdictions may
not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not
apply to you. 


Systems Requirements
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To use Impel ACE, you need:

* Personal or multimedia computer with a 486 or higher processor
* Microsoft Windows 95/98 operating system or Windows NT 4.0
  Workstation
* 8 MB of memory for use on Windows 95/98; 16 MB of memory for
  use on Windows NT Workstation
* 1.0 MB of hard disk space required
* 3.5" floppy disk drive
* VGA or higher-resolution video adapter (Super VGA, 256-color
  recommended)
* Mouse or compatible pointing device
* Visual Basic verion 5.0 (VB5) run-time files
    The VB5 runtime files needed for this program can be
    found at the following URL:

      http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html


Tested Platforms and Operating Systems
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Impel ACE has been tested successfully on the following
platforms and operating systems:

* Intel(R) 486, Pentium(TM) and Pentium Pro(TM) processors
* Windows 95
* Windows 95 SP1
* Windows 95 OSR 2
* Windows 98
* Windows NT 3.51 Workstation SP5
* Windows NT 3.51 Server SP5
* Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP3
* Windows NT 4.0 Server SP3


Source Code
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Impel Solutions makes available the complete source code, written
in Visual Basic v5.0, for Impel ACE. You will be able
to modify the program as needed or borrow code and techniques
for your own programs. The code is highly structured, thoroughly
documented and uses standard naming conventions. In addition,
several Windows API calls are used throughout the program.

Before purchase of the source code you must agree to the terms
and limitations as stated in the Source Code License Agreement.
There are no refunds for source code purchases. There are no run-
time royalities or compile restrictions. All source code licenses
are prepaid. Please consult the order form for current pricing.


Installation
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The installation and use of Impel ACE does not modify
the Windows registry or any other standard configuration files.
Impel ACE uses its own configuration file that resides
in the program's home directory.

Currently Impel ACE does not make use of an automated
installation routine. To install this program, simply create a
folder and then copy all the files to that folder. You may then
create a shortcut for the Start menu or the Windows desktop.


Key Features
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Some important feature for Impel ACE include:
* Open and close the CD drive from the command line 
* Setup shortcuts on your Windows desktop using Impel ACE
* Conviently located in Windows system tray for quick access


Technical Support
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Impel Solutions provides limited technical support. There are
no fees for technical support of Impel Solutions' products or
updates for licensed software. Be sure to include complete and
specific information regarding the problem you are experiencing
(the version of the software are you using, the version of
Windows are you running, is the problem reproducible?--how?)


File List
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cd-close.ico    CD-ROM close icon (change icon for shortcut)
cd-open.ico     CD-ROM open icon (change icon for shortcut)
file_id.diz     Description in ZIP file
howtouse.txt    Instructions on how to use the ACE program
iace.exe        Impel ACE program
iace10.zip      Distribution zip file for Impel ACE v1.0
products.txt    Impel Solutions product list
readme.txt      Important program information
scrnshot.gif    Screen shots of program
vendor.txt      Vendor information file


Contact Information
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Impel Solutions Corporation
17452 Iceland Trail
Suite 112
Lakeville, MN 55044-5641
U.S.A.
+1 612-898-4423
impel99@foxinternet.net


Impel Solutions welcomes your comments and questions!
