DOS31AB.COM
                         INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


INTRODUCTION:

   DOS31AB.COM patches IBMBIO.COM in Compaq DOS 3.10 rev A & B so that 
   dBASE IV rev 1.1 will print to a printer properly.  IBMBIO.COM is a     
   hidden system file located in the root directory of your system     
   diskette or fixed disk.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

   Any Compaq Computer using Compaq DOS 3.10 rev A or B.


WHO SHOULD USE:

   Use this program if you are using Compaq DOS 3.10 rev A or B and     
   dBASE IV rev 1.1.


HOW TO USE:

   1. Copy the program DOS31AB.COM from the distribution diskette to the 
      root directory of your system diskette or fixed disk.

   2. Type DOS31AB and press the Enter key.

   3. DOS31AB should report 4 patches applied to IBMBIO.COM and then reboot 
      the computer.

   4. If the patch is not necessary, DOS31AB.COM will inform you that it is 
      not and exit.  If DOS31AB reports "File not found," it is not being 
      executed from the root directory of your system diskette or fixed disk.  
      This is the directory that contains the hidden system files IBMBIO.COM 
      and IBMDOS.COM.