README file for ACID2000 version 2.9.3.293

August 11, 1999

By Oleg Afonin


Latest updates can be found at http://aoleg.hypermart.net



	In this README:

 1)  What is ACID2000
 2)  System requirements
 3)  Compatible modems
 4)  Install
 5)  Un-install
 6)  Online documentation
 7)  Shareware notice, limitations and pricing
 8)  Distribution
 9)  Registering
 10) Contact info




1)  What is ACID2000 ?


ACID2000 is an Advanced Caller ID and Telephone Answering Machine software for voice modems. It's 32-bit application which may 
reside in the system taskbar tray awaiting incoming voice calls.

ACID2000 is compatible with several Caller ID schemes: Bellcore (American, used in many countries, including USA, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Israel etc., also called CND or ICLID); Type II (Off-Hook) Caller ID with ID delivered after going off-hook; British Telecom (BT) CLIP; Russian ANI (Automatic Number Identification; an off-hook Caller ID scheme specific for Russia); different Type II hardware Caller ID schemes.

As an answering machine the program can record messages and play them back through the modem, handset or sound card. It can also monitor conversation, feeding the sound card in real time.

The software works without using TAPI.


2)  System requirements


 - Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98.
 - MS Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher is needed for context-help and online documentation.
 - CPU: Pentium or higher recommended.
 - Voice modem: see below for the list of compatible modems. (ACID2000 does NOT use TAPI; it makes it work under NT and takes less memory; however, not all modems are compatible).




3)  Compatible modems


ACID2000 has been tested and is compliant with these modems: 
 - All U.S.Robotics (3COM) Voice modems, including Sportster brand 
   (28.8, 33,6 and 56k);
 - Limited support (Caller ID only, NO telephone answering machine)
   for U.S.Robotics (3COM) Courier modems;
 - Rockwell-compatible modems (including, but not limited to, Rockwell-based
   ACORP modems, Rockwell-based ZyXEL modems, Hayes and some other);
 - Pace (both Rockwell- and AT&T (IS-101)-based)
 - Texas Instruments-based modems (i.e., ACORP 56k Voice TI);
 - GVC modems;
 - Multitech voice modems;
 - ZyXEL voice modems;
 - IS-101 (AT&T), Windows modems (including, but not limited to, Rockwell, 
   Lucent (AT&T), Cirrus Logic, Creative);
 - IDC modems (both voice and data/fax models).
 - Hayes Accura;
 Following devices are supported but not tested:
 - PCTel and compatible;
 - MultiTech;
 - Cirrus Logic.




4)  Install


If you are upgrading from ACID2000 1.7 BETA or any prior release, please delete the previous release from your computer before installing this one. Otherwise some older files will remain in the ACID2000 folder.

To install, run the file you just downloaded and follow the instructions.

After files are installed and you run the program for the first time, you will be prompted for COM port number, modem name (or chipset manufacturer) and type of Caller ID you will use (American CID is general option; for Russia, select Russian ANI).




5)  Un-install


To uninstall, exit the program and run 'Uninstall' from the Windows Start menu. After than you may need to manually remove your settings and wave files you recorded; they reside in the folder where ACID2000 was installed.




6)  Online documentation available


Further information and documentation is in aon32.chm file, an MS Compressed HTML file. If you cannot start this file, you probably don't have MS Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. In that case you should either install Internet Explorer or download the special help file version for non-IE browsers (it will use Java applet to display itself). In the second case there will not be any context help available - only documentation in HTML files.




7)  Shareware notice, limitations and pricing


See Order.txt for registration details and pricing.

The program is Shareware. This means that you can evaluate the program for a period of 30 days, after which you should either register (visit ACID2000 Home Page and see Order.txt for more details on registration) or uninstall the program. 
It will not cease functionality on expiration of evaluation period - that is your responsibility to register. Instead the program does not allow you to hide the main window on startup - if you want the program to go in tray, you have to close this window by hand. There is no such limitation in the registered version.
In an evaluation version you are limited with 3 identities. In the registered version you can maintain unlimited number of identities.




8)  Distribution


The program is freely distributable unless it is not modified in any way, all files are preserved and you do not distribute your registration license.




9)  Registering


See Order.txt for registration details and pricing.




Why register?


By registering, you support the author to improve the program furthermore.
Registration key will be delivered to you by e-mail. 
This key will unlock the program into registered version. 
In registered version your name will be shown in the 'About' dialog box, and you will be able to hide Control Deck from showing on each program run.
You will get maintenance releases and all future releases for free.
You will also receive free technical support by e-mail.

To register, visit ACID2000 home page , 'Order on-line' section.
You will be offered to register on-line through secure Web server using your credit card. More information on registration details is available in the help file ('Ordering' section) and ACID2000 home page.




10) Contact info


Please visit product Web page at
http://aoleg.hypermart.net


You can reach the author directly via e-mail:


(please read the supplied FAQ before asking for technical support)

aoleg@SoftHome.net	for English messages, and
aoleg@inbox.ru		for Russian messages.




ACID2000 is (c) Oleg Afonin 1999


End of README file.
