This is the README.TXT file for Astro Rally V1.0 FULL VERSION September 9, 2000 Astro Rally uses DirectX (versions 7 and up). This means that Windows 95 and 98 users (with DirectX installed) can play Astro Rally! Any computer that can run Windows 95 with DirectX 7 should be able to run Astro Rally without any problems. Astro Rally may slow down or play jerkily if 1) you have a very old video card with a small amount of RAM (less than 1 meg) or 2) you have another application running which is doing IO (accessing the hard drive or CD-ROM). Using ALT-TAB to "switch out" from Astro Rally to another application IS SUPPORTED, and should not cause any problems. Some mouse drivers may not work correctly with Astro Rally. The mouse pointer may be invisible, or leave garbage behind as it moves around the screen. Getting the latest mouse driver from your mouse manufacturer will usually cure this. Astro Rally ONLY operates in 800x600, 16-bit color mode (hi-color). If Astro Rally will not work on your machine, it's probably because; 1) Your machine can't display 800x600, 16-bit color, or 2) You don't have the latest version of DirectX installed. Technical questions, complaints about the performance of the product, and suggestions for improvement (which we're always happy to hear) can be E-mailed to tech@aggressive.to. Thank you for playing Astro Rally! END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR AGGRESSIVE GAME DESIGNS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY: This Aggressive Game Designs End-User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Aggressive Game Designs for the Aggressive Game Designs software which may include online or electronic documentation ("Software") provided in the Aggressive Game Designs software game you have acquired. By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Software you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. 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