The Readerware Newsletter

Readerware CD

Many of you have asked lately if it is possible to get Readerware on CD. Finally the answer is yes. Just in time for the holidays too! So if you have been wondering what to get that book lover or collector this year, Readerware could be the answer. Readerware makes a great gift and you can place on order online at the web site.

The Readerware CD includes not just Readerware for Windows but all the other versions too. Plus it includes the Java runtimes for Linux, Solaris etc. Everything you need to run Readerware on all supported platforms.

The Readerware for the Palm Pilot CD includes all the above plus Palm support.

You will receive the Readerware CD packaged in a virtually indestructible ClamShell TrimPak. Durable but flexible, the clear Polyethylene case stores the CD securely. Much tougher than jewel cases.

CD orders will be shipped via the US Postal Service to the address you provide to the payment registration service. If you want it shipped to another address or have special instructions , please e-mail sales@readerware.com when placing your order.

Sorry but I can only ship a CD to the US. You will receive a confirmation e-mail before your CD is shipped so you will be able to review all the information before shipment.

You can find out more about the Readerware CD, including a picture, plus place an order, on the web site:

• http://www.readerware.com/rwcd.html
• http://www.readerware.com/rwPur.html

Readerware 1.91

Readerware 1.91 is the latest release available. There have been a few bug fixes and some minor enhancements since the last newsletter. Nothing major but I recommend that you upgrade to the latest version.

One useful enhancement, it is now possible to scan your books outside of Readerware. Just create a text file of bar code scans using your favorite text editor. Then select File->Open Auto Catalog List from the Readerware menu. Readerware loads in the file and converts the bar code scans to ISBNs. Then you can continue with auto-catalog as normal.

Why would you want to scan your books outside of Readerware? One reason is that there are now portable bar code readers available so instead of dragging your books off their shelves and to your computer to scan them, take your bar code reader to your books.

Find out more about portable bar code readers, and an easy way to get one:

• http://www.symbol.com/products/consumer_systems/consumer_cs2000.html
• http://www.beelineshopper.com/

A full list of all the changes in recent releases can always be found on the web site:

• http://www.readerware.com/rwNew.html

The Readerware FAQ

There have been a number of additions to the Readerware FAQ in the past few weeks. So be sure to check it out to get the latest info and ideas about Readerware. New topics include how to save the Readerware database during a session and more about bar code scanning outside of Readerware. The FAQ is available online at:

• http://www.readerware.com/help/rwFAQ.html

Happy Birthday!

Readerware passed the one year mark recently and some of you have been there since day one so you know the tremendous changes and enhancements made to the product over the last year. If you want a release by release recap, check out the news sections of the web site:

• http://www.readerware.com/rwNew.html
• http://www.readerware.com/rwnew_10.html

And that's just the beginning. Most of this was covered in the last edition of the newsletter but there are so many new subscribers lately that I wanted to make sure you all knew what was happening with Readerware.

As you have probably noticed recent Readerware releases have been focusing on stabilizing the product and fixing problems as we run into them. But that doesn't mean it has been exactly quiet around here lately, far from it. Parallel development is proceeding with the next major release of Readerware. All the common requests for new features have been incorporated and all will be revealed in a about a month.

Also I am working on some new products. You haven't been shy in suggesting other products that could benefit from Readerware technology and there are a number of new products under development. It's too early to go into detail, but look for the first new products to appear before the end of the year.

Support Readerware

You can support Readerware and ensure that the new features keep on coming. Use Readerware when making your online purchases. If you order using the Readerware browser or shopping cart, Readerware normally receives a commission from the vendor. The Readerware browser uses the same encryption technology as the major browsers so you can order online, safely and securely using Readerware. Plus it ensures continued development of Readerware.

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