Almanac for Windows, version 3.0
                  April 12, 1992

Impact Software is pleased to announce the release of 
version 3.0 of Almanac for Windows.  The first major 
upgrade since version 1.0, it bears the 3.0 moniker to 
indicate compatibility with Windows version 3.0 and 
higher.  What's more, Almanac 3.0 has been created using 
the latest Windows 3.1 development tools .  If you have 
upgraded to Windows 3.1, you will be able to take full 
advantage of the latest Win 3.1 features such as TrueType 
fonts and digitized, CD quality, alarm sounds. 
 
Many new features have been added, a large number of 
which came directly from users' suggestions.  A 
Multiple Document Interface provides moveable windows 
containing simultaneous views of your calendar, notebook, 
scheduler, and to-do list.  Intelligent links have been 
created between all windows.  Moving to any date in the 
calendar will immediately reset the Notes and Scheduler 
windows to the selected date and recall any existing 
information.  Selecting an appointment or a to-do list 
entry will reset the Notes window in a similar fashion.  
All of the windows can be selectively displayed, moved, 
and sized to customize a desktop that s just right for 
you.  (We ve even included a reset feature to "tidy" 
your desk in an instant!). 
 
Almanac 3.0 includes numerous improvements.  Here are 
some of the new features and enhancements you will find: 
 
 - A To-Do list has been the most requested 
   enhancement for Almanac.  Almanac's implementation 
   lets you define to-do events complete with 
   activation dates, required-by dates (optionally by 
   time), and priorities.  Items are tracked on the 
   list and in the calendar day view until they are 
   marked as complete and "archived" to an ASCII 
   text file.

 - Expanded support for recurring events, which can 
   now be defined in the Scheduler as well as in 
   calendar overlays.  Scheduled appointments can 
   optionally be displayed on the calendar month 
   view.

 - Streamlined entry of new events.  Just click on 
   the date that the event occurs on and Almanac 
   guides you through the entry, providing a list of 
   recurring event types calculated specifically for 
   the date you have selected.  (Examples: "Every 
   May 14", "Every Tuesday", "Every 3rd Tuesday in 
   May".)

 - Full-color support has been added to calendar 
   printouts.  Also, the new Accents dialog allows 
   you to select color accents for each event from a 
   choice of 48 pre-defined colors.  If you prefer, 
   you can mix your own colors using the custom color 
   palette.

 - Hard-coded holidays have been eliminated.  All 
   calculations are now available through overlays.  
   Christian holidays can be calculated based on 
   Easter, and Jewish holidays (including birthdays 
   and yahrzeits) can be entered based on the Jewish 
   calendar.

 - Almanac will create a calendar bitmap and use it 
   as your desktop wallpaper on command.  Choose from 
   any calendar view - month, day, or year.  You can 
   optionally tell Almanac to set your wallpaper 
   automatically at startup.

 - Almanac's alarms have been enhanced to make sure 
   you "get the message" without interfering with 
   other applications that are active.  Windows 3.1 
   users can customize their choice of audio alarms 
   by selecting digitized *.WAV sound files.

 - On-line Help has been added to assist users with 
   all of Almanac's features.  "Hyper-text " links 
   on embedded keywords allow you to easily jump to 
   locate the information you are looking for.

 - New iconic options allow Almanac to display the 
   icon and description that you have defined in 
   Program Manager when it is minimized on the 
   desktop.  Or, you can minimize to a desk clock 
   that can display the time, date, and/or day of 
   week. 
  
 
Almanac 3.0 requires a DOS computer running Microsoft 
Windows version 3.0 or higher in protected or enhanced 
mode. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact a customer
service representative at (714) 590-8522, or dial
our support BBS at (714) 590-0500.