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This document applies to installation procedures for any "U4" shareware
program.
For specific information on operating ChessU4.EXE, see helpfile
ReadMeU4.txt.
Note: If using File Manager, make sure the current directory is set to that
of the executing .EXE.
Installation and Registration
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Beginning with the "family" of U4 uploads posted on or after December 12,
1995 there is a difference in installation procedure. Prior to this date
all programs were independent--but now one program will recognize another.
New downloads are for evaluation purposes only and will typically expire
in 60 days. Please register (see below) whenever you intend to keep a
program.
It is important that a first installation be carried out correctly and it
is recommended that a new directory be created for all new U4 downloads as
the installation procedure for the first program will "object" if it finds
old or un-validated copies of other U4 programs already on the system.
Once the first program is installed things become less critical--but
remember to always replace any old keyfile (U4Key.txt) with the new
keyfile that came with the (next) program downloaded and installed.
Likewise, after unzipping, programs should be "moved," not copied.
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Typical first-installation procedures to avoid problems:
NORMAL.ZIP downloaded from Net
> move normal.zip c:\cleandir\normal.zip
> cd\cleandir
> pkunzip normal.zip
*OR*
NORMAL.ZIP unzipped in any directory, then, from the directory...
> move normal.exe c:\cleandir\normal.exe
> move u4key.txt c:\cleandir\u4key.txt
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Using an entirely empty directory is not necessary if there are no other
U4 programs already on the directory. Also, once the first U4 program has
been installed, other U4 installations can follow. Just remember to "move"
(if necessary) -- not "copy" -- and use the latest keyfile.
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The U4 family of ASCII chess programs for Windows are (in part):
ChessU4 - collection manager/game searcher/reader
NORMAL - normalizer/proofer/game converter
ECOClass - classifies games, assigning ECO (and other) codes
PERTO - repertoire analysis
ChessU3 - mini-max tree searcher
HighRank - professional/amateur game sifter/player name
normalizer
PGNSrt - partial "dup" eliminator and game sorter
CChunk - chess game file splitter/combiner
CMStat - CM4000 game analysis
ClassC - collection color analyzer (full Windows interface)
NIC2PGN - NiCBase ASCII -> PGN converter
CollEdit - table editor/Event-Site name normalizer
RTESport - chess and sports large-scale rating system
ChessPub - (Macintosh) reader/publisher/annotator
Registration
Prices:
Single copy validation for either NORMAL, HighRank,
PGNSrt, or CChunk $5.00
Pkg.1 validations for four (Windows) programs
of your choice except RTESport $10.00
Pkg.2 Package 1 plus four additional programs
(eight total) $15.00
Pkg.3 All (Windows) programs except RTESport
shipped on disk $24.00
(add an additional $3.50 for overseas airmail)
Single copy, and Packages 1 & 2, by EMail validation
Payment by US$ check or money order
Package 3 shipped USPS
RTESport is sold separately.
All orders made payable to:
Paul W. Onstad 70641.3236@compuserve.com
10168 Parrish Ave NE
Elk River, MN 55330
U.S.A.
Help line (for registered owners) - (612) 241-9212
-try to call 11:30 am - 3:00 pm EST or late evenings.
Play chess! Have fun!
-Paul