Ray Folda is a Saint. Got my CD very quickly and can't wait to install
it(after I sift through 497 messages after being out of town for 5 days).
BTW, our local dealer's parts folk love the new system also.  Can't wait to
tell them I have one too.

Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel
-----Original Message-----
From: gbasey <gbasey@LINK2000.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, June 08, 2000 6:40 AM
Subject: Re: ETKA CD

>Here is the original e-mail.  I got this cd and it works great.
>No install problems either.
>
>---
>
>Greetings fellow VW enthusiasts!
>
>It's finally here! The version of ETKA for North American VW & Audi models.
>This version covers from 1947 through 2001 models too! It runs on a stand
>alone PC without the need for the "Hardlock" (Dongle). ETKA is the computer
>parts program that dealers use to identify parts for Volkswagen and Audi
>vehicles. I am making copies available to VW enthusiasts at a reasonable
>cost. I am not in business and am only attempting to cover the cost of my
>time, supplies and shipping. To avoid legal hassles the CD is free for your
>personal use only (i.e., no business use). Shipping and handling will cost
>you $8.00 USD to North American destinations. Shipping and handling costs
to
>non North American destinations may cost slightly more, depending upon
>actual
>shipping costs, and will be dealt with on a case by case basis. I am
located
>on the West Coast of the US and will ship via mail as soon as possible
after
>payment is received. A further description of what is included on the
>software is found below followed by ordering information.
>
>The ETKA V5.3 software on the CD contains a parts listing for VW and Audi
>vehicles through 2001. It contains exploded parts assembly views, part
names
>and VW part numbers. It is not like a service manual as it does not tell
you
>or show you how things come apart or go together or give clearances, wear
>tolerances or torque specifications. This sort of information is best found
>in a service manual, such as those published by Robert Bentley. However,
the
>software contains very useful information regarding what parts are used on
>various models.  It was originally intended to be used on VW & Audi dealer
>computers networked with VW. The ETKA software contains features like
>Update,
>Pricing, and Mail, etc., that rely upon the VW network. Since you will not
>be
>connected to a dealership network these features will not function. I have
>had an opportunity to install the software on my laptop computer and verify
>functionality of the exploded parts illustrations and listings. Realize,
>there is no technical support for the software (i.e., don't call your local
>VW dealer or VOA for help!). It is best to contact either myself or one of
>the other VW bulletin board members running this software for assistance. I
>am running Win98 and understand the software will also run on Win95 and
>WinNT
>machines. Some of you have asked about compatibility with Apple Macintosh
>computers. I cannot address this question. However, I doubt that the
>software
>and CD are compatible with Apple Macintosh computers. From what I
>understand,
>the software must be installed on your computer. Afterward the software can
>be run without the CD. It takes approximately 360 MB of hard drive space.
It
>is also important to use a monitor resolution of 1280 X 1024 to view the
>software correctly. My laptop uses a display resolution of 800 X 600. I
>temporarily set the resolution to 1280 X 1024 prior to running the software
>and return the resolution to the previous (normal) setting afterwards.
>
>If your interest in VWs is anything like mine, I think you will find the
>software on this CD very useful and interesting.  Following is a list of VW
>models covered by this software:
>
>New Beetle                      1998 > 2001
>Campmobile                      1980 > 1995
>Rabbit Conv. / Golf Cabrio.     1980 > 2001
>Corrado                         1989 > 1995
>Dasher                          1974 > 1981
>Euro Van                            1992 > 2001
>Fox 302, 307, 309                   1987 > 1993
>Ghia                                1956 > 1974
>Golf - Brazil                       2000 > 2001
>Golf - Germany                  1999 > 2001
>Golf - Mexico                       1989 > 1999
>Golf - USA                          1985 > 1989
>Jetta - Germany                 1979 > 1994
>Jetta - Mexico                      1989 > 2001
>Jetta - USA                     1987 > 1989
>Passat                          1990 > 2001
>Passat Syncro                   1991 > 2001
>Pickup                              1979 > 1984
>Quantum                         1982 > 1988
>Quantum Syncro                  1985 > 1988
>Rabbit - Germany                    1975 > 1980
>Rabbit - USA                        1979 > 1984
>Scirocco                            1974 > 1989
>Type 2                              1968 > 1979
>Type 3 / Type 4                 1961 > 1974
>Vanagon                         1980 > 1992
>Vanagon Syncro                  1986 > 1992
>VW 1200, 1300, 1302, 1303       1947 > 1980
>Model 181 (Thing, Safari)           1970 > 1979
>
>The Audi models covered by this software are as follows:
>
>Audi Fox                            1973 > 1979
>Audi TT Coupe                   2000 > 2001
>Audi 100                            1989 > 1994
>Audi 100 Quattro                    1989 > 1994
>Audi 200                            1989 > 1991
>Audi 200 Quattro                    1989 > 1991
>Audi A4 / Avant                 1996 > 2001
>Audi A4 / S4 / Avant Quattro        1996 > 2001
>Audi 4000                           1980 > 1987
>Audi 4000 Quattro                   1984 > 1987
>Audi 5000 Turbo Quattro         1984 > 1987
>Audi 5000                           1978 > 1988
>Audi 5000 Quattro                   1987 > 1988
>Audi 5000 Turbo                 1980 > 1988
>Audi A6 / Avant                 1995 > 2001
>Audi A6 / S6 Quattro                1995 > 2001
>Audi A8                         1997 > 1999
>Audi A8 Quattro                 1997 > 2001
>Audi 80 / 90                        1988 > 1995
>Audi 80 / 90 Quattro                1988 > 1995
>Audi Cabrio                     1994 > 1998
>Audi Coupe                      1981 > 1987
>Audi Coupe Quattro              1990 > 1991
>Audi Quattro                        1982 > 1987
>Audi V8                         1990 > 1994
>
>Below are instructions on how to order the CD:
>
>I will accept personal check, cashier's check, money order or Western Union
>for payment of $8.00 USD to cover shipping and handling of the CD. Please
do
>not send cash. Don't forget to include your E-mail address along with your
>name and mailing address with your order.  I will E-mail you when I receive
>payment to confirm shipment of the CD. For shipment to non North American
>destinations please contact me via E-mail with your mailing address so that
>I
>can identify any additional shipping costs prior to sending me your order.
I
>use First Class and Air Mail service due to convenience and can usually
ship
>within one business day. My name and mailing address are below:
>
>Best Regards,                               Ray Folda
>Ray Folda                                       2424 Spring Street
>E-mail: RF72050@aol.com                                 Medford, Oregon
97504
>1vduber to another                              USA