RDB - the Ultimate Archiving Tool
Distribution and Information README
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©2000 by Stefan Zickler
Ctrl-Alt-Elite
last update of this README: June 12th 2000
CONTACT: http://www.ctrl-alt-elite.com/
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!!! - VISUAL BASIC-RUNTIME-FILES ARE NOT INCLUDED - !!!
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Due to disk-space-shortages Simtel does not allow us to include the VB-Runtimes in this Zip-File.
If you do not have the files installed already, please download and install them in your system directory.

 The VB6 runtime files needed for this program can be found at
 this URL:  http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html

The required files are:

COMCAT.DLL
STDOLE2.TLB
ASYCFILT.DLL
OLEPRO32.DLL
OLEAUT32.DLL
MSVBVM60.DLL

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CONTENTS OF THIS README:

  1. RDB's Purpose
  2. Installation
  3. Status and License Information.
  4. Copyright / Distribution Information
  5. Adware Privacy Policy
  6. Support/Contact-Information

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1. RDB's Purpose:
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RDB helps you archiving and indexing your all of your files and all of your CD's in a very efficient way. It supports ID3-Tags of mp3s and CDDB-Access for Audio-CDs. It is able to automatically index entire devices or folder-trees within a few seconds.
It uses enhanced search and edit mechanisms which will allow you to locate any of your files, no matter on what CD it is located.
Furthermore it also has a plug-in interface for import and export filters. It comes ready with ID3-Tagging and Mass-Renaming capabilities which make it possible to manipulate all your files with a minimum of work.

2. Installation
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Simply launch the RDB_Setup.exe which is included in the zip-file. It will automatically extract all required components and launch the RDB-Installation And Setup Program. Then simply follow the directions on the screen.

3. Status and License Information
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RDB is considered shareware without expiration, meaning you legally can use it without a registration for as long as you desire. The non-registered version though includes banner-advertisements and a registration screen which appears after startup.

4. Copyright / Distribution Information
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RDB was developed by Stefan Zickler. Ctrl-Alt-Elite is a software distribution label of Stefan Zickler. The entire rdb.exe and rdbnews.ocx were coded by Stefan Zickler. All graphics (except for some filetype-icons) were designed and created by Stefan Zickler.

Everyone is allowed to use (meaning to install, execute and use BUT NOT modify or edit) RDB.
It is allowed to re-distribute this zip file or the RDB_Setup.exe file without any modifications.
It is not allowed to modify or reverse engineer rdb.exe or rdbnews.ocx without permission.
For any further questions concerning copyright- / license- / distribution-questions please visit http://www.ctrl-alt-elite.com/ and drop us a line.

5. Adware Privacy Policy
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RDB uses the internet to download the banner-images shown in the Main-Window and to download information about new-updates, links and other RDB-related information. RDB DOES NOT submit any private information and its architecture DOES NOT allow any remote access to your computer through its internet-functionality. RDB also runs without any problems if you have no internet-connection established. RDB only downloads information and banners while it is actually running. After you closed RDB there will be no such things as hidden processes or up/downloads in the background.

6. Support / Contact-Information
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Online customer support is a privilege of registered customers. To optain a registration key visit http://www.ctrl-alt-elite.com/register/ . If you encounter any bugs or have some general questions, please goto
http://www.ctrl-alt-elite.com/ and follow the instructions to send us a message.