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CROSSWORD CHALLENGE
Description:
Crossword Challenge is a collection of fun and challenging
electronic crossword puzzles for the IBM PC. Puzzles are
displayed in sharp, high-resolution VGA graphics and can be
solved "on-screen" interactively without a pencil or paper.
On-screen feedback tells the user whether their letter and
word solutions are correct and can even provide letter clues
when the user is stumped on a word.
Hardware requirements:
A hard disk drive, VGA graphic adapter, 640K RAM and DOS
3.0 or greater, are required to run Crossword Challenge.
Although not necessary, a Microsoft compatible mouse is
highly recommended. A total of 550K of FREE available
memory is required to run Crossword Challenge without
difficulties. If your computer has less than 550K, you
will not be able to access the "Help" screens from within
the program. One quick way to determine how much available
memory your computer has is to type CHKDSK at the DOS
prompt.
655360 total bytes memory
622370 bytes free
Look for the above lines in the output of CHKDSK. The
"bytes free" tells you how much memory is available for a
single program. If this number is less than 550,000 bytes,
you will not be able to access all of the functions of the
program, although the program will probably run on much
less than 500K of memory, albeit with degraded performance.
Installation:
If your copy of Crossword Challenge was purchased or
obtained on a floppy disk, you may wish to install the
program and all related files to your hard disk drive.
Installing Crossword Challenge to your hard disk will
GREATLY IMPROVE its performance. A utility has been
included on disk that will perform the installation. This
utilty can be run from DOS by typing --> INSTALLC.BAT
To start:
To begin Crossword Challenge, set your current working
directory from DOS to the drive where the Crossword
Challenge program and data files are located. If the
program files are located on floppy drive A:, then at
the DOS prompt enter --> A: press [ENTER]
then to begin, enter --> XWORD press [ENTER]
If the program and data files are located on drive C, in
subdirectory XWORD, then at the DOS prompt type the
following:
C: press [ENTER]
CHDIR C:\XWORD press [ENTER]
XWORD press [ENTER]
Using the program:
The simple, uncluttered interface should be self-explanatory
to even novice users. If you are using a mouse, use the
left mouse button (single click) to activate a button, a
letter box, or event. The left side of the screen contains
several large buttons that can be "clicked" or "pushed" to
activate the corresponding function.
Loading a new puzzle:
The fully registered version of Crossword Challenge comes
with dozens of challenging puzzles. The unregistered,
evaluation copy comes with only a few puzzles. In both
cases, puzzles are retrieved randomly and will not repeat
until all puzzles have been retrieved at least once. In
other words, if 4 puzzles exist on disk, you will not see
puzzle #2 again until puzzles #1, #3, and #4 have been
retrieved first. Again, this is done automatically by the
program, and the user should not worry about what puzzle
they are retrieving. This explanation is provided so that
the curious may understand how puzzles are retrieved and
displayed to screen and why the unregistered evaluation
copy eventually runs in a recognizable loop pattern (e.g.,
1,4,3,2,1,4,3,2,...1,4,3,2).
Saving your work:
If you run out of time before completing an on-screen
puzzle, select the "Save your work to disk" button. This
will save all your work to disk, which can later be
restored by selecting the "Retrieve work and continue"
button.
No mouse?:
For those unfortunate ones without a mouse in their house,
you can still run Crossword Challenge. The following ALT
key combinations will enable you access to the menu
buttons. To use these key combinations, first hold down
the [ALT] key and then while still holding it down press
the additional key noted.
[ALT] + [H] Display the HELP information screens
[ALT] + [N] Start a NEW puzzle
[ALT] + [R] RETRIEVE any previously saved work
[ALT] + [S] SAVE your work to disk for retrieval later
[ALT] + [X] EXIT the program completely
[ALT] + [P] PRINT the registration form
Use the [TAB] key to switch between "ACROSS" and "DOWN"
modes.
Note: Mouse users can also access these "hot-keys" if they
prefer to use the keyboard instead.
Disclaimer:
The author makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to
the quality or performance of this program. The author
will not be held liable for any direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use
of Crossword Challenge. Your use of the program
constitutes your agreement to this disclaimer and your
release of the author from any form of liability or
litigation.
What is Shareware?:
Crossword Challenge is distributed as shareware.
Shareware is a "try before you buy" software marketing
concept that allows the user to obtain fully functional
copies of programs for evaluation. The distribution and
copying fee that you may have paid to obtain this disk DOES
NOT cover the cost of the software contained on this
disk. Shareware programs such as Crossword Challenge
require separate payment to the author if it is found to be
a useful product and if it is used beyond a reasonable
evaluation period. Registration is based upon the disk
size you need. A registration form is provided for you at
the end of the program. Remember, the program author has
not received a single penny from the distributor of this
disk. The only monies we receive are from you the user.
If users do not support the program, the author goes
hungry (well, sort of...you know what I mean).
Distribution guidelines:
Crossword Challenge is copyrighted shareware software.
It is NOT public domain. If you find this program
useful, you are obligated to register your copy with the
program author. If you do not find this program useful,
then pass this disk on to a friend. INDIVIDUAL users
are permitted to make copies of this disk and pass
them on ONLY IF ALL of the following conditions are
met:
1) No changes or alterations are to be made to Crossword
Challenge - this includes ALL related files on this disk.
2) No one may sell Crossword Challenge.
3) Shareware/public domain vendors must insure that the
program .EXE date stamp is no more than 2 years old. We
simply want to make sure that you distribute the latest
version. If you have a copy of this program that is older
than two years, then written permission must be received
by the program author BEFORE public distribution. Include
a self-addressed stamped envelope. Or better, call our BBS.
Author:
Philip P. Kapusta
P.O. Box 5423
Falmouth, Va. 22403 U.S.A.
Other Programs:
If you like Crossword Challenge then you may be interested
in trying some of the author's other programs. Most of our
programs are family, educational, or Bible related. We
even have a "Bible" version of our crossword puzzle
program. For shareware evaluation copies, you can obtain
the latest versions from the following BBS (bulletin board
systems) if you have a modem:
The Mustard Seed BBS
Falmouth, VA
1200-14.4k N81
BBS phone number: 1-703-372-9680
The author maintains The Mustard Seed BBS, which contains
all of our shareware titles, and in addition, a large
collection of Bible, theological and religious files. If
our line is busy when you call, you may wish to try another
BBS that carries many of our programs:
The Blue Ridge Express
Richmond, VA
BBS phone number: 1-804-790-1675
Once you have logged on to The Blue Ridge Express, type
"JOIN PKSOFT" (exclude quotes) and you will have access to
many of our other programs.
If you do not own a modem, or you wish to avoid long
distance phone charges, a printed catalog of our software
is available by submitting 5 first class U.S.A. postage
stamps to the author along with a note of interest.
CROSSWORD CHALLENGE REGISTRATION
Crossword Challenge is distributed under the shareware concept.
This means that the user is obligated to support the author if
they find this program useful. Upon registration you will receive
a personalized copy of the latest version of Crossword Challenge.
Indicate disk format desired (mark with an "X"):
5.25" 360K low density _____ 5.25" 1.2M high density _____
3.5" 720K low density _____ 3.5" 1.4M high density _____
Please print your name and address below CLEARLY!
Individual's complete name _______________________________________________
Mailing address __________________________________________________________
City ____________________________ State __________ Zip Code ____________
Country ________________________ Phone __________________________________
Make U.S. funds payable to:
Philip P. Kapusta
P.O. Box 5423
Falmouth, Va. 22403 U.S.A.
CROSSWORD CHALLENGE REGISTRATION COSTS:
With a total of 25 puzzles to solve: $ 9.00
With a total of 50 puzzles to solve: $11.00
With a total of 75 puzzles to solve: $13.00
With a total of 100 puzzles to solve: $14.00
With a total of 150 puzzles to solve: $16.00
Send me Crossword Challenge with _____ puzzles $______
Virginia residents, add 4.5% sales tax $______
Canadian addresses, add $2.00 shipping $ 2.00 $______
Overseas/foreign addresses, add $4.00 $ 4.00 $______
Total enclosed: $______ **
** For registrants in Canada, U.K., Australia or Europe, payment can be
made by International money order payable in U.S.A. dollars, or you can
pay by mailing CASH (your native currency). If mailing cash, wrap well
for the author will not be held responsible for lost mail.
Would you like to be contacted when more puzzles are available? Y or N