AcronymGenie version 4.0 Copyright © 2000-2003 Prem De All Rights Reserved Introduction ------------ A comprehensive searchable database of acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms drawn from the world of Computers, Internet, Information Technology, Programming, Networking, Software Engineering, Hacking & Cracking, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications, Animation, Graphics, Audio, Video, Multimedia, Virtual Reality, Real-Time Systems, Biotechnology etc. Using a clean-looking easy-to-use interface, AcronymGenie lets you view and search abbreviations and expansions with full reverse lookup facility. It also has an anagrammatic search engine and a built-in database checkup tool. AcronymGenie takes up a surprisingly small amount of disk space and consumes very little of your system resources. Launch it anytime for a quick reference and it sits quietly on the system tray. It is easy, simple and a must for every desktop. This freeware can be freely copied and distributed for non-commercial purposes. System Requirements ------------------- AcronymGenie requires on Win95/Win98/Win2000/WinME/WinXP/WinNT. The minimum system requirements are: 486 @ 88 MHz 16 MB RAM Standard IBM Compatible Computer VB6 Runtime Files AcronymGenie will not run without VB6 runtime files. Note that the VB6 runtime files are not included in the installation file to reduce file size. If you are unable to run AcronymGenie and get a DLL error, then please download and install the VB6 runtime files from the Microsoft website. AcronymGenie is not dependent on any ActiveX Control! Installation Notes ------------------ Run the setup program to install AcronymGenie. Read the on-screen instructions and follow the steps to complete the installation. Unless you have a reason to override the defaults it is recommended that you accept the installation default settings (just press OK, Yes, or Next, as appropriate). After installation is complete, two shortcuts to the AcronymGenie executable file are created - one on the desktop and the other in the Start menu. You can launch the program using anyone of these shortcuts. To uninstall the program, simply go to Windows Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and select AcronymGenie from the list and click on the Add/Remove button. License ------- AcronymGenie is FREEWARE and may be freely distributed and copied. You may use, copy and distribute AcronymGenie freely so long as you have not made any changes to the original files and it is distributed in the form of the original unmodified installation program. For some distribution purposes the installation program may be zipped. You may not charge any money in the process. You may not rent, lease or lend the software. Disclaimer of Warranty ---------------------- AcronymGenie is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, neither expressed nor implied. The author only guarantees that it occupies disk space. Limitation of Liability ----------------------- In no event will the author be liable to you for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of this program or the inability to use this program. The user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this program. Feedback -------- Feedback and suggestions to enhance the program are welcome. Like all human beings I hate to be corrected. After I pout for a while, I will surely fix the bugs in the next version. If you come across any new relevant abbreviations not included in the database, please, send them to me. They will be included in next version of the database. You must mention the source of such new abbreviations. Forward your comments and/or contributions to my e-mail account. Prem De, Bangalore E-mail: prem_de@indiatimes.com