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║ ╔═══╗ ║
║ ║ 0 ║ ALIVE SOFTWARE ║
║ ╚═══╝ presents ... P C-J I G S A W P U Z Z L E 1.2 ║
║ ║
║ PC-JIGSAW is an educational game of skill and intelligence. It starts║
║ out by drawing an image on the screen and then it shuffles around the║
║ pieces. The object of the game is to assemble the pieces to match ║
║ the original image on the screen. You can use the keyboard or mouse ║
║ ║
║ PC-JIGSAW is distributed as Shareware: if you like the program, then ║
║ please become a registered user. Print or list file : REGISTER.JIG ║
║ for registration benefits and more information. ║
║ Distribution of this shareware program is encouraged. ║
║ ║
║ The PC-JIGSAW source code, object code, library images and ║
║ manuals on paper or on disk, are (C) copyright 1989 by ALIVE SOFTWARE║
║ Concept and Design of this program by Bill Dedes 1988. ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
0. INDEX
1.................. DISCLAIMER
2.................. PROGRAM CONTENT AND DISTRIBUTION
3.................. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS
4.................. OPERATION
5.................. OTHER SHAREWARE FROM ALIVE SOFTWARE
6.................. DOCUMENTATION
7.................. REGISTRATION BENEFITS
1. DISCLAIMER
This program is provided "as is" and it is without warranty of any kind
that it will work correctly in any or all situations. No liability
shall be assumed for direct or consequential damage caused by the use
of this software. The only claim ALIVE SOFTWARE makes is that there
are no intentional bugs or fatal errors in any original copy of the
program that you received directly from ALIVE SOFTWARE .
2. PROGRAM CONTENT AND DISTRIBUTION
2.1 CONTENTS : You should have the following files.
1. JIG.EXE PC-JIGSAW Program
2. JIG.DOC Documentation ( This file )
3,4,5,6 DANCER.GRF, DOG.GRF, HYDRA.GRF, JIGSAW.GRF Image files
7. README.JIG Last minute information
8. REGISTER.JIG Registration form.
2.2 DISTRIBUTION : Distribution of this program is encouraged
as long as the following shareware principles are observed :
All of the above mentioned 8 files should be included in the
distributed disk and should not be altered in any way. ALIVE
SOFTWARE authorizes the distribution ONLY of the 8 above mentioned
files. Any additional GRF Image files will be distributed only to
registered users exclusively and directly by ALIVE SOFTWARE.
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3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS
COMPUTERS : IBM/PC/XT/AT or compatibles. 196 K free memory.
DISPLAY : CGA, MCGA, EGA, VGA and HERCULES. Mouse is optional.
OPTIONS : Even though the program detects your system
configuration and sets up the program accordingly, you
can still override this feature. You do this by typing one of
the following switches after you type JIG
C CGA 320 x 200 Color ( default )
G CGA 640 x 200 Monochrome
E EGA 640 x 350 Color
H HERCULES 720 x 348 Monochrome
L 64K -EGA 640 x 200 Color
M MCGA 640 X 200 Monochrome ( default )
Q MCGA 640 X 480 Monochrome
N MONO-EGA 640 x 350 Monochrome
V VGA 640 x 350 Color
K disables access to mouse.
P disables access to second graph page.
S * IF YOUR SYSTEM IS NOT 100% IBM COMPATIBLE TRY THIS.
* example 1 : if you have an EGA card and you want to force the
program to CGA color just type: JIG C, at the DOS prompt.
* example 2 : if your CGA is monochrome use JIG G , to get
higher resolution and more graphical detail .
* example 3 : If you have any problem with the mouse due to
compatibility issues just type : JIG K to disable it.
* example 4 : To speed up the viewing of the original picture
the program is using 2 graphic pages, if the graphics card
hardware makes it possible ( ie: EGA, VGA and HERCULES )
If any problem arises due to compatibility of your card,
then try JIG P to disable this second page feature.
4. OPERATION
GENERAL : The program will detect your display card and will
auto-adjust the graphics. It will also sense if there
is a mouse attached by checking for the mouse driver.
MENUS : When using the mouse, click on the left button to select
items , click on the right button to exit from the menu
or to call the main menu. When using the keyboard , use the arrow
keys to move around, press the <SPACE-BAR> or the <ENTER> key to
select menu items , press <ESC> to exit from the menu or to call
the menu.
TO START : At the DOS prompt type JIG followed by ENTER.
------- Press any key to start. ( Note that GRF Image
files must be present at your current disk and directory )
IMAGES : Then select one Image file from the IMAGES menu. Finally
-------- select START from main menu to begin playing the PC-JIGSAW
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VIEW : At any time you may view the original Image by pressing
-------- the V key or you can access it through the main menu.
Press both LEFT and RIGHT buttons of mouse OR If you have a
LOGITECH mouse press the middle key to VIEW.
HELP : There is on line help that will guide you through the
-------- PC-JIGSAW. Just select HELP from the main menu.
SOUND : Turns on or off the sound effects.
--------
LEVEL : Changes the level of complexity by making the PC-JIGSAW
-------- pieces smaller or larger.
MOUSE : Turns on or off the mouse.
--------
QUIT : Allows you to return to DOS.
--------
SCORE : Your score appears on the top of the screen, when you
have solved the puzzle. The score is based on how many pieces you
swapped to get the puzzle solved. The fewer pieces you swapped ,
the better score you will get. Also every time you VIEW the image,
points are subtracted from your score, so VIEW only when needed.
5. OTHER SHAREWARE BY ALIVE SOFTWARE
ALIVE SOFTWARE also markets through Shareware another program called
CRAZY SHUFFLE. This is a Fun, Challenging, Educational puzzle game.
It tests the player's memory and concentration skills. Fun for any
age . Great Graphics . Registration benefits includes :
One floppy disk packed with hundreds of colorful cards for this game
The pictures you will receive are divided in 3 Categories
A) For young children the Fun Learning collection includes :
BODY (8), CARTOONS (8), FARM (8),
FRUIT (8), JUNGLE (8), FANTASY (18), PETS (8) .
B) For older children and adults, Educational themes are used
to sharpen knowledge and provide more difficult puzzles :
HISTORY (18), HOLIDAYS (8), US PRESIDENTS (8),
US STATES (18), VEHICLES (18) and finally
C) for Adults who love a REAL Challenge :
HATS (32), OBJECTS (32), SHADOWS (32), SYMBOLS (32).
* Note that (8), means 8 different cards each, (32) means 32 etc.
For a total of 264 great quality cards for the Crazy Shuffle.
To receive the registered version of CRAZY SHUFFLE and all of the
above mentioned pictures please send $ 20 to ALIVE SOFTWARE.
If you prefer to try the shareware version of CRAZY SHUFFLE before
you register, ask for it from your Shareware dealer or if you have
a modem, download file CSHUFx.ARC or CSHUFx.ZIP from your favorite
BBS. ( x is the version , current version is 1 ie: CSHUF1.ARC ..)
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6. DOCUMENTATION
If you have a printer, please print out and read the documentation
file JIG.DOC. Simply type : COPY JIG.DOC PRN at the DOS prompt.
7. REGISTRATION
PC-JIGSAW is distributed as Shareware: if you like the program,
please become a registered user . Print and read file REGISTER.JIG
for more information on how to register.
*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*
* *
* REGISTRATION BENEFITS *
* *
* + You will receive the latest version of this program. *
* + A future release will include Multi-player mode, VGA support in *
* the 256 Color mode, PCX and GIF file support etc... *
* + Technical support . Registered users Please write to : *
* ALIVE SOFTWARE, PO BOX 4004, SANTA CLARA, CA, 95054, U.S.A. *
* Or you may send E-mail to the programmer, Bill Dedes at : *
* PRODIGY .... ID # RGCP92A *
* PACIFIC EXCHANGE BBS (408) - 946-8561 *
* PDS-SIG BBS (408) - 270-4085 Or write to : *
* GENIE .... Mail # B.DEDES *
* COMPUSERVE .... CIS # 73677,1344 *
* + Registered users receive more free shareware from ALIVE SOFTWARE *
* *
* There are a lot more Image files for the PC-JIGSAW, available ONLY *
* through the ALIVE SOFTWARE. You will receive the following puzzles *
* DISK # 1 MYTH and FANTASY ( DANCER.GRF and HYDRA.GRF are samples) *
* CUPID, DANCER, DEMONS, EGYPTIAN, FUNHANDS, GENIE, GUARDIAN, *
* HARPS, HYDRA, JIGSAW, KABUKI, KERBEROS, PEGASUS, TYPHON. *
* DISK # 2 ANIMALS ( DOG.GRF is a sample ) contains following : *
* AQUARIUM, BULL, DINOSAUR, DOG, EAGLE, ELEPHANT, FROGS *
* LOBSTERS, MAMMOTH, MONKEYS, OCEAN, PIGEON, REDBIRD *
* SHARK, SHEEP. *
* Also included in disk # 2 is a sample for our 3 new collections : *
* for young children CARTOONS, for older children and adults *
* EDUCATION and for adults the challenging MASTER collection. *
* A total of 32 colorful puzzles, available for registered users only*
* Also you will receive information on how to get more Jigsaw puzzles*
* *
*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*
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