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Anderson Creations BITS'n PIECES(tm) Copyright 1995-1996
Version: 4.0 (May 96)
Author: Scott Anderson
File: BPREGSTR.TXT
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= FILE CONTENTS =
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Shareware Concept
Limited License
Deluxe Feature Overview
Registation Instructions
Support info
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= SHAREWARE CONCEPT =
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The term Shareware refers to a unique SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION METHOD
as opposed to a 'type' of software.
In the case of Shareware, an author grants permission to and even
encourages the users of his software to freely copy and 'share'
his software with other potential users. As a result, each user
of the software becomes a point of distribution for the author.
In return, the user enjoys the benefit of trying the software at
no cost for a period of time specified by the author. This trial
period allows the user to evaluate the software and determine if
it meets their needs. Immediately following this evaluation period,
the user is required to either register and purchase the software
or discontinue its use and delete it from their system.
Registered Users play a vital role in ensuring the survival of the
Shareware Concept. Authors who receive registration fees from their
users can then use these fees to create and improve new, low cost
Shareware prodcts.
Copyright laws apply to Shareware software just as they would for
Retail software. The copyright holder retains all rights unless
specifically stated otherwise. Any violation of the conditions
set forth by the author is a direct copyright violation and is
subject to the same civil and criminal penalties.
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= LIMITED LICENSE for BITS'n PIECES =
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You are encouraged to copy and pass the shareware version of
Bits'n Pieces to friends and relatives who may also enjoy using
it. When doing so, please be sure to include the complete archive
file containing ALL unmodified files. Failing to do so is a
direct violation of this license and the copyright held by
the author.
Use of this software is permitted only to the extent reasonably
required to determine whether to purchase the software.
You may use the shareware version of Bits'n Pieces for a 30 day
trial period. If you would like to continue to use Bits'n Pieces
after the 30 day trial period, you are required to purchase the
licensed version of Bits'n Pieces (Bits'n Pieces DELUXE).
After payment is made, use of this software is limited to use on
only a single personal computer or workstation which is not used
as a server. An additional payment is required for each use on
another personal computer or workstation.
Only a single copy may be made of this software solely for backup
or archival purposes. The software may also be transferred to a
single hard disk.
Any use of this software in violation of the above is not licensed.
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= DELUXE FEATURES OVERVIEW =
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If you like Bits'n Pieces and find it an entertaining way to
pass the time, you are encouraged to purchase the new Deluxe
Version of Bits'n Pieces by sending a small registration fee.
The registration fee amount can be found on the Order Form
provided with Bits'n Pieces [Limited Version]
Bits'n Pieces Deluxe comes with a range of extra goodies.
These include:
* OPEN by Search & Preview --
You will have the ability to search any drive/directory
path for .BMP files. You can search your entire system
for pictures that can be used as puzzles! This is very
convenient to those who want to find pictures installed
by other applications and don't want the hassles of
looking for them manually. This feature also gathers the
file information of these .BMP files and displays it for
your convenience. This information is stored for later
session use.
The Preview feature allows you to see a representation
of the picture before you open - Again, another
convenient feature. It is very time consuming to open
every file in hopes that it 'might' be a good puzzle.
* HINT Feature --
The HINT feature allows you to get a little help from
your companion, Bits'n Pieces Deluxe itself! This quick
key asks Bits'n Pieces Deluxe to place a piece for you
when you get to the point of 'tossing up your hands in
defeat'. This feature is especially handy when you have
underestimated the complexity of the desired picture with
the number of pieces chosen - Don't give up and make
another size selection, have Bits'n Pieces Deluxe place a
couple pieces for you so you can get back on track.
* HELP TONE Feature --
This feature allows you the ability to know if a piece is
placed properly. You can toggle HELP TONE on and off as
needed. This is especially useful when you begin a puzzle.
Turn TONE on, place a piece, then turn it off and build
around that piece. This feature in combination with the
HINT feature will allow you to conquer ANY puzzle!
* SAVE/LOAD GAME Feature --
This feature gives you the ability to save your puzzle in
an unfinished state for completion at a later time.
We all have had to walk away from a puzzle before it was
completed due to unexpected interuptions. This feature
allows you to do so without giving up all the work you've
put into the puzzle.
* SAVE SETTINGS Feature --
This feature allows you to customize and save the start up
settings to disk so that each time you run Bits'n Pieces
it will be customized to the options you like best.
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= REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS =
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What do I get with my registration ?
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* You will recieve Your Registration Code which will enable
all the Deluxe Features stated above. If the version you
have is not the latest version, you will also recieve Your
Registration Code for the latest version and info on where
to find the latest shareware version.
* Time limit on puzzle completion will be removed.
* All shareware-related presentation boxes will be removed.
* Information on the latest version and features.
How do I register ?
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* From Bits'n Pieces Main Menu - click 'Registration' then
'Order' to load your Order Form.
* Fill out form completely.
* Click 'Send to...' button on Order Form for sending
instuctions.
* Click 'Print' to print a copy of the Order Form. If you
cannot print then copy all information to a piece of paper.
BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE CONTROL CODE (upper right hand corner),
AND VERSION NUMBER (top center) from the Order Form. Your
order cannot be processed without these discriptions.
* Payment must be by MONEY ORDER or CHECK ONLY.
* Send Order Form and payment to address provided.
* Your order will be processed immediately upon receipt.
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= SUPPORT =
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Please contact me with any questions. Your comments are welcome
and appreciated.
* XRXBBS
Scott Anderson_MS
* Scott Anderson
P.O. Box 3098
Brookhaven, MS 39601
Thanks for your interest in Bits'n Pieces Deluxe !!
Your Support is appreciated !