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Hang Man v1.1
Introduction
============
Hang Man is a classic word game. The object of the game is to guess a
word before the hang man is completed (nine wrong guesses). Adults and
children should both enjoy this game. Children will also get educational
benefits out of the game (spelling and vocabulary).
Installation
============
Installing [program] from is extremely easy.
STEP #1: Start Microsoft Windows.
STEP #2: From the File sub-menu menu in Program Manager, choose
Run...
STEP #3: Specify the location of the Hang Man files and type
"install".
Ex: a:install
Ex: c:\apl\comm\install
STEP #4: The installation program will prompt you to enter the
destination drive/directory.
Ex: c:\hanman
STEP #5. The installation program will prompt you to enter the source
drive/directory.
Ex: a:
Ex: c:\apl\comm
STEP #6. The installation program will finish the installation
automatically.
File list
=========
This is a complete file list.
1. INSTALL.EXE - the installation program.
2. INSTALL.INI - the installation information file.
3. README.TXT - this file.
4. HANMAN.EXE - the main program file.
5. HANMAN.HLP - the on-line help file.
6. HANMAN.LST - the word list.
7. CORRECT.WAV - sound file.
8. WRONG.WAV - sound file.
9. YEP.WAV - sound file.
10. NOPE.WAV - sound file.
11. CATALOG.TXT - a list of Burnham Park Software, Inc's
shareware titles.
12. ORDER.FRM - the form for registering Hang Man.
13. FILE_ID.DIZ - the description file.
14. VENDINFO.DIZ - the vendor information file.
Changes from version 1.0
========================
There are a few changes from version 1.0. The shortcut key to begin
a new game has been changed from "G" to "Ctrl+G". Letters may now be guessed
from the keyboard. A few internal changes has also improved preformance, and
a bug involving the HANMAN.LST file has been corrected.
Playing the game
================
Use the Game-New menu command to begin a new game (word). Next, guess
letters by clicking the mouse cursor on a button in the Guess letter
dialog-box or by pressing the letter on the keyboard. If the word contains
the letter in question, the letter will be shown. Otherwise more of the hang
man will be completed. Continue guessing letters until the word or the hang
man is complete.
Registration
============
Hang Man is a shareware program that has a two week evaluation
period after which a payment of $12 is required. As shareware, Hang Man
was distributed freely in order to allow people to "test drive" it. The try-
before-you-buy concept allows users to find out which programs are useful
before purchasing them. If a shareware program is useful or entertaining,
please support it through registration. The registration fee for Hang Man is
only $12 and entitles you to the newest version of the program, a printed
manual, customer support (through the mail or on Compuserve, AOL, Delphi,
GEnie, or the Internet), and information (and discounts) on other offerings
from Burnham Park Software,Inc. To register, send your name, address, and a
check or money order to:
Burnham Park Software, Inc.
P.O. Box #814
Chicago, IL 60690-0814
Phone: (312) 922-6313
BBS: (312) 922-2839
Compuserve: 71532,3271
AOL: J null B
Delphi: MARBRO
GEnie: XRG36978
Internet: snlmhb@hawk.depaul.edu
Disclaimer
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Hang Man is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use
of Hang Man.
ASP Ombusman statement
======================
Burnham Park Software, Inc. is a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related
problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be
able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem
with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members'
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.