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- Backup 1.4
-
-
- Introduction
- ============
-
- Backup is a board game for four players (three of whom may be
- computer players). The object is for you to move all four of your pieces from
- your start box to your home box without being "bumped" off by the other
- players. The first player to accomplish this wins the game.
-
-
- Installation
- ============
-
- Installing Backup from the .ZIP file that this README.TXT file
- was extracted from is extremely simple. (After it has been unzipped).
-
- 1. Start Microsoft Windows.
-
- 2. From the File menu in Program Manager, select New.
-
- 3. Select Program Item and click OK.
-
- 4. Under Description put: Backup.
-
- 5. Under Command line put the directory where the Backup
- files are, followed by backup.exe.
- Ex: c:\apl\comm\backup.exe
-
- 6. Under Working Directory put the directory where the
- Backup files are and click OK.
- Ex: c:\apl\comm
-
-
- File list
- =========
-
- This is a complete file list.
-
- 1. BACKUP.EXE - the main program file.
-
- 2. BACKUP.HLP - the on-line help file.
-
- 3. DIE.WAV - one of two sound files.
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- 4. UHOH.WAV - the other sound file.
-
- 5. README.TXT - this file.
-
- 6. CATALOG.TXT - a catalog of B.P.S., Inc. shareware.
-
- 7. ORDER.FRM - a registration form.
-
- 8. FILE_ID.DIZ - a description file for BBSes.
-
-
- Changes from previous versions
- ==============================
-
- The changes in version 1.4 include substituting left mouse clicks for
- double-clicks to make game play easier, restructuring the main menu, the
- addition of a single move auto move feature, and the elimination of a few
- bugs.
-
-
- Playing the game
- ================
-
- The first step is to use the Game-Setup menu command to set up the
- game. The next step is the use the Game-New menu command to begin a new game. The final step is to use the Game-Roll die menu command to begin
- the turn. The rest of the rules are described in the on-line help file or the
- printed manual.
-
-
- Registration
- ============
-
- Backup is a shareware program that has a two week evaluation
- period after which a payment of $12 is required. As shareware, Backup was
- distributed freely in order to allow people to "test drive" it. The try-
- before-you-buy concept allows users to find out which programs are useful
- before purchasing them. If a shareware program is useful or entertaining,
- please support it through registration. The registration fee for Backup is
- only $12 and entitles you to the newest version of the program, a printed
- manual, customer support (through the mail or on Compuserve, AOL, Delphi,
- GEnie, or the Internet), and information (and discounts) on other offerings
- from Burnham Park Software, Inc. To register, send your name,
- address, and a check or money order to:
-
- Burnham Park Software, Inc.
- P.O. Box #814
- Chicago, IL 60690-0814
-
- Phone: (312) 922-6313
- BBS: (312) 922-2839
- Compuserve: 71532,3271
- AOL: J null B
- Delphi: MARBRO
- GEnie: XRG36978
- Internet: snlmhb@hawk.depaul.edu
-
- Backup 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 consequential, which may result from the use
- of Backup.
-
-
- ASP Ombudsman statement
- ======================
-
- Burnham Park Software, Inc. is a 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 help you resolve a dispute or problem
- with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members'
- products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
- 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
- Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
-