PERSONAL ORGANIZER: PIM (Personal Information Manager), image viewer
and mind stimulator for Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP. Also known 
as Personal Mind Organizer and Personal Mind Manager.

Version: 2.6.97
Date: March 31st 2002

Copyright (C) 2000 Bruno Cancellieri (all rights reserved).

E-mail: support@cancellieri.org
Web site: www.cancellieri.org

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INTRODUCTION

Personal Organizer (PO) is an ergonomic personal information manager
(PIM) with three main uses. First, it's a tool for managing any kind
of personal information such as tasks, events, contacts, notes, file 
links and Web links. Second, it's an image viewer. Finally, it can be 
used as a mind stimulator useful for reflection, self-analysis and 
self-improvement.  

All information is contained in one or more password-protected Microsoft 
Access 2000 databases (however, you don't need to install Access 2000).

The information is divided into up to 44 customizable collections 
(usage domains) and an unlimited number of categories. 

PO can display stored information not only as a grid or list, but 
also as a calendar, a tree map, a tag map, a random map, a slide 
show of random items etc., complete with auto-tiling, drag and drop, 
and various kinds of animations. 

With more than 20 different window forms, PO gives you in one product 
all the functions you may ask from a powerful, yet simple to use 
organizer for home and office use, plus capabilities you have never 
seen in any other product or even imagined. 

The freeware (unregistered) version of PO is limited to 50 records 
per collection. This limit will be removed if you register your 
installation. The registration costs 30 US$ but can change without notice.
Check the PO registration policy at:
http://www.cancellieri.org/registration_policy_pmo.htm

PO has been conceived and developed by Bruno Cancellieri 
(www.cancellieri.org). 

HOW TO INSTALL PO

To install PO you need a full kit (file personal_full.zip) available
from the PO web site (www.cancellieri.org/pmo_index.htm).
Download personal_full.zip into a hard disk and open it, then run setup.exe.
It may happen that after copying a few files, the setup program
display a message like this: "Setup cannot continue because some system
files are out of date on your system...". This is normal in some computers.
In this case, you have to confirm the modification of the system files,
exit the setup program, restart your computer and run setup from
personal_full.zip again. Follow the instructions of the setup program.
At the end of the installation, PO can be run from the 'Programs / 
Personal Organizer' entry of the Windows Start Menu.  

GETTING STARTED WITH THE DEMO.MDB AND MYDB.MDB DATABASES

When starting PO for the first time, a dialog window with registration
information will appear. Choose the option you prefer and follow
the instructions, you will then be prompted to choose a database. Select
the "demo.mdb" database. Depending on the kit version, demo.mdb can be
provided without a password or with the password "demo".

After some practise with demo.mdb you can start your own personal database
by using "mydb.mdb" (an empty database). You can then rename this database
and set its password by means of the respective command in the main context
menu. You may also use the "save database as ..." function to create
a copy of the database with a name of your choice and place it in any
directory. Depending on the kit version, mydb.mdb can be provided without
a password or with the password "mydb".

HOW TO UNINSTALL PO

Use the "Uninstall" command under Programs / Personal Organizer in the
Start Menu or use the "Add/remove programs" function of the Windows control
panel.

HOW TO REGISTER PO

PO is freeware and shareware at the same time. Please read the current PO
registration policy at www.cancellieri.org/registration_policy_pmo.htm. 

If you use PO without a registration key, you will not be allowed to
insert more than 50 records in each collection.

To obtain a registration key, just follow the instructions displayed in the
registration window at program startup. 

PROGRAM UPDATES - HOW TO UPDATE PO
 
The last version of the program is normally available in the PO web site
(www.cancellieri.org/pmo_index.htm).
    
Improvements and new functions are often added, so you may want to
frequently check the PO version history available in the web site and
see if there are any changes interesting to you.
 
To update PO, it is sufficient to download the "update kit" available in
the PO web site and unzip its contents into the PO installation directory.
 
COPYRIGHT

This product is © Copyright 2000 by Bruno Cancellieri and is protected by
international copyright law. 

You may not use, copy, modify, translate, or transfer the software,
documentation, or any copy except as expressly defined in this agreement. You
may not attempt to unlock or bypass any protection utilized by the program.
You may not remove or modify any copyright notices.

DISTRIBUTION

This product can be distributed freely for non commercial use as long as the
installation kit is not modified.

DISCLAIMER

The program is provided "as is". No warranties are made as to it or any remedy
for indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising from it.

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Be productive and improve yourself with Personal Organizer!
