

	
	Mince 1.0.2
	Copyright (C) 1997-2003 David De Groot
	Updates and other freeware: http://bluefive.pair.com/
	Frequently Asked Questions: http://bluefive.pair.com/faq.htm


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	Intro
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	Mince is an easy to use and very reliable text encryption tool.
	It encrypts a textfile to another (scrambled) one, and adds its own
	extension to it. Because this new file is also merely a textfile, you can
	send it as an attachement in an e-mail message.


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	Requirements
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	A file you _may_ need is the VBruntime.
	You can read about this file and download it at the BlueFive homepage at
	http://bluefive.pair.com/vbrun.htm


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	Installation 
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	1. Put the unzipped Mince folder on your desktop
	2. Make sure at least Mince.exe and Mince.inf are in that folder
	3. Right-click the Mince.inf file and select install

	To uninstall: go to
	Control Panel/"Add/Remove Programs" select Mince and click "Remove".
	

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	Usage
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	Right click on a .txt file in Windows Explorer and select Mince-Encrypt.
	Type in a password, type the same password again in the second box,
	and click on Encrypt. Mince will now encrypt your file and give it the 
	.mce extention. These files can be decrypted by doubleclicking them and 
	entering the password (and clicking the Decrypt button).


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	Caution!
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	It's IMPOSSIBLE to decrypt a file if you don't remember the password!
	And don't EVER edit a .mce (encrypted) file!

	
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	Distribution 
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	This program is freeware. There is no charge for using it and it may be 
	distributed freely so long as the files are kept together and unaltered. 
	You may neither sell nor profit from distribution of this software in any 
	way. Distribution on CD-ROMs, Shareware-disks, in shops or through 
	networks are allowed as long as

	a) no money (for the program itself) is taken 
	b) each file of the original ZIP-file is included and 
	c) you informed me about it.


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	Disclaimer
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	This software is provided as is and without warranty.  
	The author assumes no liability for damages, either direct or 
	consequential, which may result from the use of this product.



	Thanks for using Mince!
	David De Groot
	ddg@pandora.be

	
	Keep your copy up-to-date! Please check regularly for updates at:
	http://bluefive.pair.com/

	











