This readme.txt file contains instructions for installing or updating
the avocado software. The instructions assume that you are running
from a dos shell under windows but you can create subdirectories,delete 
files etc. using windows utilities if you desire.

1. Create the directory where you want the new rate software to reside.
   If you wish to use the same directory as you did for the older versions
   you will need to DELETE all the old  files from the old directory
   before you proceed.

2. Find or create a DIFFERENT directory which you can use to unzip the 
   avoc97.zip file and hold the unzipped files until the installation
   procedure is completed.  I will call this directory d:\temp but you can
   use any drive and directory where you have enough room. Approximately
   6 megs will be needed until the installation is completed. After the
   program is installed you can free up the space by deleting the files
   in d:\temp .

3. Copy the avoc97.zip file into the d:\temp directory and unzip the files
   using pkzip or winzip. When the files are unzipped type  SETUP  
   to start the installation.

4. Answer ok to the first menu if you have stopped all other applications.

5. In the second menu be sure to change the directory to the directory
   you specified in step 1 before proceeding.  To change the direcory
   click on the change directory 'button'.  From the resulting window 
   you can either type in the path and directory or browse with the mouse 
   until you find the desired directory.  If you browse you must double click
   to choose the appropriate directory.  Click on ok to proceed.  The second
   screen should now list the new directory as the install directory. If it
   does click on the computer screen icon to proceed.  If not go back to the
   change directory window and retype the appropriate directory.

6. You should be done. The avcrev97 program should be added to your programs.
   You can also start the program from the dos window by changing to 
   the resident directory specified in step 1 and typing    AVCREV97 .

 

Note:   The whole farm total premium quote can be obtained after inputting 
        the total farm acres in the THIRD window of the software.