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STARZ
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by Bob Dolan
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Introduction
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STARZ is a starfield simulation. Yes, there are many of these types of
programs available, so why should you buy this one?? Well, first of
all, you don't have to buy this one, you can have it. Secondly, in
STARZ, you get to steer the spacecraft which is causing the movement of
all those stars. This program is still being improved, so someday you
be able to change speed. Sometimes the spacecraft will go into a spin
or dart from one side to the other. Sometimes the speed will change,
and other times colorful stars will appear. We don't really know why
these things happen, but with more work we are convinced it will become
apparent.
Sorry, but writing these types of programs (which I do for fun), has
this type of effect on programmers. I hope you enjoy staring at this
simulation, and if all it ever does is save your monitor from being
burned in, I will consider it a success. Use the mouse to steer and
press <Q> or <X> to exit to DOS.
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Unavoidable jargon
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STARZ is Copyright 1991 by Bob Dolan, All rights reserved.
STARZ is distributed as Freeware. This means that I own it, but you
are free to use it in a non-commercial environment. If you are in a
commercial environment (at work), or wish to include STARZ in your
product or service, contact me at the address listed below. Although
you are not required to pay for this software, donations (e.g.$10) or
letters are always appreciated.
My address:
Bob Dolan
Willis Avenue
Rochester, New York 14616
GEnie: DOLAN
Distribution
If you distribute STARZ to friends, associates, or to a computer
bulletin board system (BBS), you may only distribute the compressed
file including the copyright and disclaimer.
Disclaimer
The Copyright Owner hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this
software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. The Copyright Owner will not be liable for any special,
incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of
data or any other reason, even if The Copyright owner or an agent of
The Copyright Owner has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. In no event shall The Copyright Owner's liability for any
damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the software,
regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the software
bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software.
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Product History
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Version 1.0 -- 10-07-91
It is released.
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Other Products from Bob Dolan
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Smart Solitaire
Version 1.01 -- March 22, 1990
A text mode klondike solitaire card game which uses the mouse. Features
BOSS mode and smart playing features, such as automatic card placement
in obvious situations. Very addicting and fun!
Shareware.........$10
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VLINES (5-24-90)
VLINES is a flying lines demo that runs on VGA adapters. It can produce
some interesting moire patterns as well as brilliant color combinations.
Freeware...........$0
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TCAL
Version 1.0 -- June 24, 1990
The TSR Calendar (TCAL) is a resident popup calendar which is useful for
viewing any month of any year by controlling the PgUp, PgDn, and arrow
keys in the following manner:
Freeware...........$0
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Laser Fireworks (8-11-90)
Laser Fireworks is a pyro like demo program which utilizes lasers having
the effects of fireworks. Hard to explain, fun to watch!
Freeware...........$0
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Phone Base
Version 2.0 -- November 8, 1990
Phone Base is basically a small dedicated database containing two
fields. Any two field database requirement you have can be filled by
PhoneBase. However, the primary intention of this application is the
storing and dialing of phone numbers.
Shareware.........$5
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MagnaFile
Version 1.05 -- September 1991
MagnaFile is a DOS shell which is directed at a wide range of users
from the DOS beginner to the most prolific DOS power users. MagnaFile
provides services to the user to simplify access to DOS. It also
increases the efficiency of doing many of the more tedious operations
DOS requires.
Magnafile commands are carried out using a one-key interface. Most
operations are associated with a very obvious key, such as <C> for the
Copy command.
The most useful utilities provided by MagnaFile are:
File Copying \
File Moving \ Single file
File Deleting / or in groups.
File attribute/
File Descriptions (40 characers)
File Viewing & Editing
File execution
Disk navigation
File & Directory Renaming
File Archiving, Unarchiving, and Archive viewing.
Command line interface
Mouse handling.
Screen saver and password protection.
Magnafile is similar to Norton Commander(NC). Beta testers of this
product say that MagnaFile will be an important tool on your computer,
whoever you are, whatever level user you are.
Shareware..........$15
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DcD
Version 1.1 -- October 1991
DcD is a utility to assist DOS users in moving about a Hard disk drive
directory structure. When you run DcD, it scans your disk and builds a
tree which relects the directory relationships that exist. Once this
is done, DcD can present you with this tree, displayed in a graphical
nature. You may move a cursor to other directories and change to them
by pressing the <Enter> key.
Freeware...........$0
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TLines
Version 1.0 -- October 1991
A moving lines demo, similar to VLINES, this program runs in text mode and
draws lines using several types of text characters.
Freeware...........$0
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FreeView
Version 1.0 -- October 7, 1991
FreeView is a hex or text file viewer. FreeView provides text searching
functions and can handle files up to 5000 lines in length.
Freeware...........$0
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Idle
Version 1.0 -- October 1991
Idle is a text mode screen saver, which will display a message you specify.
The message is shown in a box which moves around the screen until a keystroke
interrupts it. At this point the user is returned back to DOS if the correct
password is entered. All parameters are user specified.
Freeware...........$0
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Starz
Version 1.0 -- October 1991
A user controllable starfield. If a mouse is connected, the user can steer
the display. Occasional speed changes and swirls make this an interesting
screen saver.
Freeware...........$0
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Yacht-Z -- A dice strategy game for Windows 3.0
Version 1.30 -- October 31, 1991
Yacht-Z is a version of the classic dice game in its triple scoring
variety. The capabilities of Microsoft Windows are fully exploited
with the hopes of providing an efficient player's interface.
Shareware.........$10
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BattleGrid -- War in a window -- Battleship for Windows 3.0
Version 1.00 -- October 31, 1991
BattleGrid is a version of the classic board game. Play against the computer
or another person. Watch the computer play against itself using different
strategies. Several levels of computer opponent are available from genius
to idiot.
Shareware.........$10
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If you would like a disk containing the latest registered version of
all of the above programs, send $20 to the address listed above.
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