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============================== README.TXT ================================
Welcome to the Hornet Underground CDROM.
If a file ends in .arj, .a01, .a02, etc., it means that the demo is split
across several files. Within the "view" program, simply install the .arj
file first and then all subsequent .a0x files in order.
For someone not in the demo "scene", the productions on this disc might
seem a bit confusing. How do I make my system work with demos? Why
don't they run with my Sound Blaster? Why don't they run under Windows?
Included in the root directory of this CD is a file called demos.faq.
This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) will answer many or all of your
questions.
!!!!!! If you have trouble with this CD, first look at the FAQ !!!!!!!
A bit of information is required to understand how the files on this
disc are described.
_____Types of Files
Demos : Demos are full sized productions, containing graphics and a full
soundtrack. They typically range from 500k to 4meg in size. Modern
demos are often released only at parties.
64k Intros : These productions are smaller versions of demos. They
still contain music and graphics even though they are only 64k in size!
They are one of the more popular forms of demos today.
4k Intros : These productions are the smallest of all. 4k intros are
can be, at maximum size, 4096 bytes. In general, 4k intros have no
music or graphics, only code-based effects. Modern 4k intros are
actually starting to incorporate music!
Here are a list of abbreviations we use in our description files for
different types of files:
Type Explanation
---- ----------------
demo Demo
infs Intros (fast)
in4k Intros (4k)
in8k Intros (8k)
in64 Intros (64k)
_____Where are Demos Released?
In the olden days (before 1993), most demos were just released on the
spur of the moment. Suddenly a group would become inspired, make a
demo, and release it to the public.
In modern times, most of the good demos are saved for parties. "Party"
is simply demo scene slang for a convention or gathering. At parties,
competitions are held. These compos determine who entered the best
demo, 64k intro, 4k intro, etc.
For description purposes, Hornet has made a set of 3-6 character
abbreviations -- one for each party. By using these abbreviations in
descriptions, anyone can quickly determine what party a demo was
released at.
Here is a list of all currently used "party markers":
Parties from 1992
Marker Party Name
------ ----------
ASM92 Assembly
TP92 The Party
Parties from 1993
Marker Party Name
------ ----------
AGR93 Aggressive
ASM93 Assembly
TCC93 The Computer Crossroads
TG93 The Gathering
TP93 The Party
Parties from 1994
Marker Party Name
------ ----------
ASM94 Assembly
ABD94 Abduction
BIZ94 Bizarre
BP94 Bush Party
TG94 The Gathering
TP94 The Party
WIR94 Wired
Parties from 1995
Marker Party Name
------ ----------
ABD95 Abduction
AGR95 Aggressive
ALG95 Algorithm
ASM95 Assembly
BIZ95 Bizarre
BP95 Bush Party (used to be BP][95:)
DS95 Digital Symposium
ENL95 Enlight
EXE95 ???
GP95 General Probe
JUH95A Juhla Part 1
JUH95B Juhla Part 2.5
MOV95 Movement
NAID95 NAID
OS2W OS/2 Warp
PC95 Painless Compo
SE95 Summer Encounter
SIH95 Somewhere in Holland
TG95 The Gathering
TP95 The Party
WIR95 Wired
X95 X
Parties from 1996
Marker Party Name
------ ----------
86_96 8086 Compo
GP96 General Probe
I96 Icing
JUH96A Juhla Pi
MEET96 Meeting
MEK96 Mekka
OZ96 Australia
SAT96 Saturne
SCE96 Scenest
SE96 Summer Encounter
SYM96 Symposium
TG96 The Gathering
TS96 The Scene
VOL96 Volcanic
X96 X
In addition, we list how the file ranked at the party.
Marker Rank
------ ----------------------------------------
01 1st Place
02 2nd Place
03 3rd Place
nn nth Place
DD Entry was disqualified
EE Entry was an exhibition
XX Entry finished below lowest ranked entry
?? Don't know what rank it was
_____Demos are Rated
Hornet rates all productions that are uploaded to its archive. We do
this so that people who don't have infinite time can easily see what the
best uploads of the week were.
Ratings vary from "+" (0.5 stars) to "*****" (5.0 stars). The more
stars, the better the production. Files rated "[n/a]" mean that we
couldn't get the demo to run (locked up or crashed the system). Files
rated "[rip]" mean that material from the production was stolen from
someone else or blatantly miscredited. A rating of "[rip]" is a very
bad thing to get.
_____Putting it Together
Each directory on this CD has a file called 00_index.txt that describes
the contents of the current directory. Here is an explanation of the
fields.
Name Date Description
| | |
dawn.zip 63739 01-29-96 ***+ JUH96A:in64:01: Dawn by Jamm
demulamu.zip 37877 02-03-96 * JUH96A:in64:XX: Demu Lamu by PWP
detached.zip 46812 04-17-96 **+ Detached by Sector 5
distant.zip 4960 02-26-96 **** Distant by Remal
ditch.zip 1035619 04-08-96 *** X96:demo:02: Ditch by Spirit
dive_fin.zip 612098 01-10-96 *** TP95:demo:16: Dive (final) by Xevius
dragon.zip 1238601 01-16-96 **** Dragon by Khyron,GooRoo / KFMF and
| |
Size Rating
Take the description for dawn.zip (as an example):
JUH96A:in64:01: Dawn by Jamm
In this case, the demo is called "Dawn" by "Jamm". It competed at Juhla
1996 (JUH96A) in the 64k Intro Compo (in64) and placed first (01).
_____Conclusion
!!!!!! If you have trouble with this CD, first look at the FAQ !!!!!!!
==========================================================================
Here is a list of some important files and directories:
00global.txt Global index of all files
00_index.txt Top Level index of this disc
00_index.htm Index for this CDROM in HTML format.
setup.exe Windows Installation Program for this CDROM
view.exe File Browser/Uncompressor for MS-DOS
utils\w16view.exe File Browser for Windows 3.1.
utils\w32view.exe File Browser for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Win32s.
readme.txt The file you are currently reading
docs\ Documentation regarding this CDROM
docs\view.doc Documentation regarding VIEW.EXE
_bbs\ BBS support files
==========================================================================
Quick Start Instructions:
MSDOS Quick Start:
Change to your CDROM drive and type "view".
Example:
C:\> D:
D:\> view
Windows 3.1/NT:
Go to "File" menu under program manager and choose Run. At the
Command Line box, type: "D:\setup", assuming 'D' is your cdrom drive.
This will install a group folder with icons for this cdrom.
Windows 95:
Insert the cdrom into the cdrom drive. This will automatically
start a CDROM browser program called WinView.
Alternatively, you can also install the program group and icon
by selecting the "Start" menu and choosing "Run". At the Run
box, type: "D:\setup", assuming 'D' is your cdrom drive.
Using the 00_INDEX.HTM:
We have included 00_index.htm files so the user may use a Web browser
to view our disc.
In order to view this disc using these 00_index.htm files, point your
Web browser to the root level 00_index.htm file.
For example, in Netscape/Mosaic:
1) Choose File/Open File (or File/Open Local File with Mosaic)
2) Choose your CDROM Drive under "Drives"
3) Select the 00_index.htm file
4) Click on OK
The 00_index.htm files have been tested under Netscape 1.1 (Windows,
Macintosh, and FreeBSD), Netscape 1.22 (Windows), Netscape 2.0b2,
Mosaic 2.00 (Final Beta), and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
============================================================================
WinView and View
To make browsing the disc easier, we have included the program WinView
for Windows, and the program VIEW for MSDOS on the CDROM. These programs
allow you to page through index files, browse through directories on the
CD, view documentations and uncompress/install the program(s) you want
onto your hard disk.
==========================================================================
Shareware
This disk contains many shareware programs and images. Shareware can
be considered to be a sort of try before you buy system where you are
expected to pay the program author a registration fee if you find the
program or image useful. You will find details of registration
included in the document/text files provided with each program.
==========================================================================
Disclaimer
Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM,
including any written by Walnut Creek. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM,
assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve
the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with
any file on this CDROM.
We cannot accept any responsibility or liability in the event that
using the software on this disc causes you grief, malfunction, data
loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure
that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from
unforeseen crashes.
Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this
disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped
by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us
immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks.
This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are
dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund.
==========================================================================
ASP
Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and associate member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure
that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
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==========================================================================
Trademarks
All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders.
Third-Party applications/software/information are copyrighted by
their respective owners.
==========================================================================
Copyright
This CDROM copyright (c) 1996 Walnut Creek CDROM. All rights reserved.
==========================================================================
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