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VGAWHEEL Documentation
V.1.4S (03-10-91)
Requires VGA Card and Monitor

DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration of EGAWHEEL, you get the most recent revision of
the program with 10,000 puzzles.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.

DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT

Users of  VGAWHEEL must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"VGAWHEEL 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 conse-
quential, which may result from the use of VGAWHEEL."

VGAWHEEL V.1.4S is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system.  The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop new products.  If you find this program
useful and find that you are using VGAWHEEL and continue to use
VGAWHEEL after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
istration payment of $10.00 to Russell Mueller.  The $10.00
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time.  You must treat this software just like
a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
being used at one location while it's being used at another.
Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
same time.

Commercial users of VGAWHEEL must register and pay for their
copies of VGAWHEEL within 30 days of first use or their license
is withdrawn.  Site-License arrangements may be made by con-
tacting Russell Mueller.

Anyone distributing VGAWHEEL for any kind of remuneration must
first contact Russell Mueller at the address below for authorization.
This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
VGAWHEEL immediately (However, Russell Mueller must still be advised so
that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of VGAWHEEL).

You are encouraged to pass a copy of VGAWHEEL V.1.4S along to your
friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it.  All registered users
will receive a copy of the latest version of the EGAWHEEL
system, and a questionaire with self-addressed stamped envelope to
insure comptaibility with future revisions.

VGAWHEEL:

    Start the game by typing VGAWHEEL at the DOS prompt.
Instructions are included in the game.  VGAWHEEL has been
extensively play tested by friends and secretaries at my workplace
and their homes.  It has been found to run on all PC/XT/ATs
and clones (work-alikes to my friends in England) equipped with various
VGA cards and monitors, so far.  Changes which are
described below in the section below CHANGES.TXT are the result of
bugs, programming technique, etc.  Shareware distribution began with
Version 1.0S in 1990.
    An editor is included to facilitate adding new clues
to your game.  When adding new puzzles, the database is checked
to prevent duplication.  The ability to edit previously added
clues is included in the event of mispellings.  However, be careful
not to change a puzzle into a duplicate since duplicate
checking is not done at this point. Deleting puzzles is also an option
in the editor.  The data file is limited only by the size of the storage
disk.  The clues have a maximum of 20 characters and the puzzles are
limited to 40 characters.
    Any suggestions for improvements are, of course,
welcome.  I do not have the resources to rewrite the game
for other computers.  For those who absolutely must have
Vanna in their game program, I suggest buying the Official
Wheel of Fortune computer games from Share Data, or Game Tek (which
supports CGA, but not EGA or VGA).  Despite their name, Share Data is
NOT SHAREWARE nor PUBLIC DOMAIN.  The name "Wheel of Fortune" is
not used so as to avoid infringing the copyrights of Califon
Productions, hence the name VGAWHEEL.
    Beware, younger children may not fully understand the
rules and are prone to fighting when one player monopolizes
the Wheel.
    ATTENTION EGA owners! EGAWHEEL is also available.
    EGAWHEEL V.14.0S (Shareware with 203 puzzles)    $ 3.00
    EGAWHEEL V.14.00 (Complete with 10,000 puzzles)  $10.00

            Enjoy!-- Russell Mueller
                     507 Washington Gardens
                     Washington, NJ  07882