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Computer Puzzles Unlimited, Inc.
4053-C Tates Creek Road - Suite 184
Lexington, KY 40517
Welcome to the puzzling world of CPU. We sincerely hope that you like
our puzzles and enjoy many hours of pleasure solving them.
Minimum system requirements are a Super-VGA color monitor with 1024 x
768 resolution and a hard drive. IBM compatibility is also required,
including the use of standard graphics processing. Third party and
proprietary graphics systems (such as Tandy) may not work. RAM memory
requirements vary according to the type of puzzle being solved, but the
highest require only approximately 400k available. There are no known
conflicts with any existing memory-resident programs.
To install this shareware version of the software package, simply expand
the files into a subdirectory. The subdirectory can be named anything
you prefer, but ALL of the EXE and PUZ files must be present in the
subdirectory.
To run the program once it has been expanded, enter the name of the
program control module, which is CPU, and then press Return. The
control module must be used, and when loaded you will see the main menu,
which is as follows:
F1 Help - On-line help for the main module and
general help for the overall package.
F2 Solve Puzzles - This is what you use to select the type
of puzzle to solve.
F3 Install New Puzzles - This is used to install additional puzzles
if you get more puzzles at a later time.
Esc Exit Program - Returns you to DOS
This shareware version contains the solving programs and 57 puzzles.
These 57 puzzles include at least one of each type, and the difficulties
vary. This gives you an idea as to what we offer. We produce many of
the same types of puzzles found in all the popular puzzle magazines and
books, as well as many which are unique to CPU. With respect to the
puzzles with which you may be familiar, we at CPU strive to improve upon
the standard, making ours bigger and better whenever possible.
All puzzle types are available in three levels of difficulty, but some
puzzles are inherently difficult and cannot be made truly easy. Super
Bowl A Word, Synograms, and Antograms can be particularly difficult, for
example, because in each of these puzzles, you must unscramble
anagrammed words up to 15 characters in length. For these types, even
the easy category can be quite challenging.
With some exceptions, the easy level of puzzles are fairly simple, and
can be used as introductions to the puzzles. This is also a good choice
for children as an educational device, and it allows individuals to
challenge themselves to whatever extent they desire.
No special knowledge of puzzles is required, and each type of puzzle has
on-line help which explains the puzzle, describes how to proceed, and
offers tips for solving. An additional feature unavailable with written
forms of puzzles is the built-in solving assistance available within
each puzzle. This assistance differs with each puzzle, but usually
there are three levels of assistance available. This feature can be
used when you get "stuck" and need help. For example, the assistance in
a word puzzle might range from having the program give you a letter, or
a whole word, or finishing the puzzle for you. In addition, all puzzle
types which have only one correct solution have an option to show you
any errors made thus far, but does not correct them for you.
Another advantage of computerized puzzling is the ease in which you can
correct mistakes. If you've ever solved a puzzle of any type on paper
and ended up with a scribbled and erased mess, you'll appreciate the
convenience of keeping your puzzle clean and still being able to "try
out" possible answers, changing them if they prove to be incorrect.
Still another convenient feature of our product is the ability to save
your work, and then pick it up again at some later time. Some of the
more difficult puzzles provide hours of fun all by themselves, but you
may not have as much time as it would take to solve them in one sitting.
Enclosed with this package is an order form, which shows all currently
available types of puzzles. We are always expanding and adding more
types of puzzles, including our own unique puzzles and CPU versions of
standard puzzles, so this list changes frequently.
You may order more puzzles at any time, which we provide in groups of
thirty, and we also offer a subscription service which allows you to
receive puzzles on a monthly basis at a discounted rate. With either
method, print and use the order form provided to select the puzzle types
and difficulty levels you prefer. Subscribers are also free to change
their preferences each month as they desire. Even if your puzzle
preferences remain the same, we will never send you the same puzzle
twice, you always get unique, original high-quality puzzles.
Compared to magazines, this is an excellent way to increase your
puzzling pleasure, since you get to choose what puzzles you get each
time. If you have a few particular favorites, you may have found you
can't get enough of them in magazines because you can only get what they
provide. We hope you also enjoy the ease and convenience of solving
puzzles on your computer. We are always looking for new and unique
puzzles, or variations on the old standards. If you have an idea,
please let us know.
Puzzle types currently under development include Tangle Words, Even
Exchange, Locked In Words, Magic Squares, Word Solitaire, Figure Logic,
Number Quilt, and Word Links.
You are encouraged to pass this program along to others, so long as the
files and documentation are transferred as a single package. You are
not permitted to make printed copies of the puzzles.
NOTICE - LICENSE AGREEMENT
This software and all printed contents copyright 1991-1994 by Computer
Puzzles Unlimited. Users of this software are not permitted to make
copies of any portion without prior written agreement with CPU. CPU is
not, in any event, liable for consequential damages, incidental damages,
or any damages whatsoever resulting from the use or inability to use
this product, including but not limited to loss or damage of equipment,
data, information, profits, or other pecuniary loss.
CPU will replace any software we provide which does not perform
correctly. Please notify us of any malfunction or suspected malfunction.