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C U R S E S !
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
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QUICK START:
To run the program from a DOS prompt, enter: CURSES
To read manual, press <F1> while
running the program.
REVIEWERS: If you intend to review this software for publication, please
contact us to make sure you have the most recent version and that the
ordering information supplied to your readers will be accurate. We would
appreciate receiving a tearsheet or copy of any published reviews. Thank
you!
ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP COPY of the original disk before you do anything.
(See the DISKCOPY command in your DOS manual.) Put the original in a safe
place, and use the copy as the master disk when you install the program.
Note that in all of the following examples, if your drive letters or
directory names are different, you can simply use the same command, but
with your actual drive letter and directory name. For example, we refer to
the floppy drives as drive A and drive B. If yours are really called drive
D and drive E, then use D and E instead of A and B. In our hard disk
example, the subdirectory is called CURSES. But you can name it something
else. For example, if you name it WEST, just use WEST in the command
instead of CURSES.
The following instructions assume the files on your disk are NOT
archived. If you have received the files in archived format, refer to the
installation instructions that came with your disk.
INSTALLING TO A HARD DISK: The first thing you need to do is create a
subdirectory on the hard disk. (If the subdirectory has already been
created, you don't have to create it now.) For example, if you decide to
name the subdirectory CURSES, you would start at your C> prompt, and use
the following sequence of commands:
CD\
MD CURSES
CD \CURSES
Now put the master disk in the A drive and enter this command:
COPY A:*.*
You should see all the files being copied. When the copying is finished,
you are ready to run the program.
INSTALLING TO A FLOPPY DISK WHEN YOU HAVE TWO FLOPPY DRIVES: Put the
master disk in drive A. Put a new, formatted disk in drive B. Enter this
command:
COPY A:*.* B:
You should see the files being copied to the disk in the B drive. When
all the files have been copied, the B disk is your working disk. You can
move the B disk to the A drive and use it there if you prefer.
For greatest efficiency and maximum storage capacity, we urge you to
install the software to your hard disk.
INSTALLING TO A FLOPPY DISK WHEN YOU HAVE ONE FLOPPY DRIVE: Put the
master disk in drive A. Have a new disk ready. Enter this command:
DISKCOPY A: B:
The computer will display messages telling you when to put the "source
disk" or the "target disk" into the drive. The "source disk" is your master
disk. The "target disk" is your new disk. When all the files have been
copied, the "target" disk is your working disk.
For greatest efficiency and maximum storage capacity, we urge you to
install the software to your hard disk.
NEED MORE SPACE? If you are running programs on floppy disks you may not
have enough disk space for the data files created by the program. You can
remove the documentation files, which the program does not need, from your
working disk. However, these files contain important information which you
will need for reference, so do not delete them from your master disk. To
delete the documentation files, put the working disk in the A drive and
enter these commands:
DEL A:*.TXT
DEL A:*.DOC
The documentation files must be included with copies of the program that
are distributed to others.
PROGRAM FILES: Program files can be identified by the extension EXE or
COM after the file name. To run the program, simply type its name. For
example, if you have a program named CURSES.EXE, type CURSES and press
<ENTER>.
DOCUMENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS: All features of CURSES! are documented
in the <F1> Help feature.
Files which have the DOC or TXT extension are ASCII format files (also
called DOS Text files) which can be viewed or printed using DOS commands.
For example, if you have a typical setup, you can print a document called
CURSINFO.TXT using this command: TYPE CURSINFO.TXT > PRN
To view this file on screen, you would enter: TYPE CURSINFO.TXT | MORE
(Successful use of MORE assumes that the correct DOS files are in your
path. If this is not the case, you can simply use TYPE CURSINFO.TXT, but the
file may scroll up out of view.)
You can also view and print this kind of file with text viewing
utilities, and with most word processors, using "ASCII", "DOS Text" or
"Non-document" format.
CHANGES AND UPDATES: Sometimes changes are made in a program after the
manual is completed. Information about such changes will appear on disk in
a text file called UPDATE.TXT. If this file appears on your disk, you
should read it to get the latest important information about the software.
NEW VERSIONS: Sometimes a new version of a program will ask permission
to update your data files. Do not answer "yes" unless you have already made
a backup copy of your data. Don't copy the backed-up data back into the
directory after the files have been updated. This backup is simply
insurance against data damage or loss. You should make backups regularly.
BE SMART! Before installing new versions of any software, make backups
of all the old files. This protects you in case of an error during the
installation/update process. Remember that power surges, hardware failure,
and user errors can all lead to data loss or damage. Make backups of your
data on a regular basis. If you wonder how often you need to back up your
word processing documents, mailing lists, spreadsheets, etc., ask yourself,
"How many days worth of work can I afford to lose?" We recommend that you
use a system of three or more sets of backup disks which you rotate on a
daily basis. That way, if something unfortunate happens to one set of
backups, you will have another set available. A few minutes spent making
daily backups can save you hours of heartbreaking work trying to recreate
lost data.
BAD DISK? It seems that in hot weather we sometimes get complaints about
"bad" or unreadable disks. Floppy disks are susceptible to heat, moisture
and magnetism. A disk that sits all day in a hot mailbox or truck where
temperatures exceed 100 degrees is likely to be damaged. Disks which have
been exposed to magnetism may become unreadable.
Before assuming a disk is bad, try it on another computer. It may be
that your computer's drive heads are dirty or slightly misaligned. Suspect
this if you often get disk error messages with different disks. An
inexpensive head cleaning kit may help solve the problem.
With 5.25" disks, sometimes the round disk gets trapped inside its
square casing and generates an error because it can't rotate freely.
Remove the disk from the drive and tap each of the four edges sharply on
the surface of your desk. This may loosen the disk. Try reading the disk
again.
With 3.5" disks, the sliding plate may not be sliding open when the disk
is placed inside the drive. Gently slide the plate back and forth until it
feels looser, being careful not to touch the disk media inside. Try reading
the disk again. If the plate will not slide, or if it appears to be bent,
do not place it inside the drive. Instead, you can simply remove the plate,
which protects the disk but is not required for us.
Several popular utility packages have features that can sometimes
revive unreadable disks.
In any case, if we sent you an unreadable disk, we will be happy to
replace it with a fresh copy of the same program. IF YOU RECEIVED A BAD
DISK FROM A VENDOR, THE VENDOR SHOULD REPLACE IT.
SUPPORT: This software has been thoroughly tested, and complete
instructions are contained in the user's manual.
For fast, reliable answers to your questions, visit the R.K. West
section on CompuServe. GO RKWEST. You'll also be able to download
30-day evaluation versions of our new products in Library 9.
We do not charge a registration fee for CURSES!, and do not normally
provide free support. Nevertheless, we will usually respond to brief,
mailed inquiries. Mail support will generally be limited to getting you up
and running, or responding to error messages. We appreciate receiving a
stamped, self-addressed envelope with your inquiry.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION: See the file VENDINFO.DIZ
To receive a free catalog of unusual software, please send a self-
addressed, stamped envelope.
POETRY GENERATOR: Turn your computer into a poet! Using a 20,000-word
vocabulary, this program creates free-verse poems at the touch of a button.
Using the structure of actual poems as models, the program randomly
combines words and short phrases into verses four to nine lines long. The
results are fascinating. Some of these poems have actually been published
in national magazines! This program has been featured in the Los Angeles
Times, Scientific American and Writer's Digest. Requires: DOS 2.1 or later;
512k; hard disk or 720K floppy
To: R.K. West Consulting POETRY GENERATOR ORDER FORM
PO Box 8059
Mission Hills CA 91346, USA
Your Name: ________________________________________________ Please
print
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_____ Shipping outside the US: Canada $3, others $6 ___________________
Disk Size: ___ 3.5" ___ 5.25" TOTAL ENCLOSED: ___________________
3.5" is best
Free Bonus Program! Pick ONE:
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All prices are in U.S. dollars, checks drawn on and payable through a U.S.
bank. You may register by credit card through Public (Software) Library. In
the USA call 800-242-4775. Others, call 713-524-6394. These numbers are for
orders only. You can Fax a credit card order to PsL at 713-524-6398; or
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credit card orders to R.K. West (and do not mail checks to PSL).
Tell us where you found this program! __________________________________
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Important: If you purchased this disk from a rack, bin, shelf or package in a
retail store, grocery, airport, bookshop, etc., or found it on
CD-ROM, please include the company name or brand-name logo from the
disk package or label, and other information, such as address and
phone, identifying the company that actually produced the disk.
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