FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

On which computer does Address Office work?
How much should I pay for Address Office
How to install Address Office?
How to remove Address Office from my harddisk?
How to update my current version to a newer one?
Where can I find the latest version of Address Office?
How can I expand by myself Address Office's features?
What are the "Startup and Shutdown Items Folder"?
Legal Statements

On which computer does Address Office work?
You need at least an Apple Macintosh PPC with MacOS 8.1 or greater. There's an extra version for MacOS X and Microsoft Windows PC's (Win 95 or greater).

How much should I pay for Address Office
This version is freeware and you have to pay nothing to use Address Office. But I appreciate any contribution and I'm always looking for sponsorships. Regular invoice can be made. Anyway that doesn't mean you can do with it what you want. Address Office is protected by copyrights. You can't decode, modify or use parts of it without prior permission. You can copy and distribute it for free so long you use the original installation file.

How to install Address Office?
Simply drag and drop the folder to your harddisk. That's all. Application's related files are all located into the applications folder, so that your operating system will be held always clean.

How to remove Address Office from my harddisk?
Simply drag the main folder "Address Office" into the "Trash" and delete it.

How to update my current version to a newer one?
Download the new version on your harddisk. Unstuff or unzip it. Then copy the file "Settings.aop" of old AO version folder into the newer one, so that your preferences are not lost. Then you can remove and delete the entire folder of the old version.

Where can I find the latest version of Address Office?
Go to our website (http://www.centromedia.com) and search for it or if you have already installed Address Office you can find under the "Extra" menu the Software Update Engine that informs you when new versions are released and helps you to be kept updated.

How can I expand by myself Address Office's features?
You can write Plug-Ins or use the "Startup and Shutdown Items Folder".

What are the "Startup and Shutdown Items Folder"?
Startup and Shutdown Items folder are folder that lets you directly control the operating system (Apple MacOS or Microsoft Windows) and Address Office. You can add your own applications or scripts (Applescripts) made by yourself or by third parties to automate repetitive tasks, customize applications or control complex workflows add other functions that aren't included yet in Address Office.
Examples:

- Database backup
- Database password protection (encryption and decryption)
- Database syncronisation between the main computer and other locations (Laptop, other stations in your local or remote network).

I'm sure there are many other examples that can be done. If you are using these folders don't hesitate to contact us and tell us about your experiences. We need any user feedback!
Every file found in the "Startup Items" folder is executed before Address Office starts to load its database. Every file found in the "Shutdown Items" folder is executed after Address Office is closed. Files starting with a "_" character are not opened and temporaly disabled.

Legal Statements
The software and accompanying instructions are provided ‘as is’ without warranty of
any kind. The author Giulio Straccia and Centromedia do not warrant, guarantee,
or make any representations regarding the use or, or the results of the use of the
software or accompanying instructions in terms of correctness, accuracy, reliability,
currentness, or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the
software is assumed by you. If the software or instructions are defective, you, and not
Giulio Straccia and Centromedia, assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing,
repair or correction.