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- VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 20-Feb-1997
-
- ===== Product Information ==============================
- Product: DynaMine
- Version: 3.0
- Version Date: 12-Feb-1997
- Product Type: Software
- Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
- Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
-
- Product Description: DynaMine 3.0 <ASP> - Stack different rock
- formations in a pit in order to build layers
- and extract valuable gems. Try to avoid
- various obstacles, including invisibility,
- mutation, speed, and more! Use your dynamite
- to squeeze out of tight situations. 2-player
- competitive and cooperative modes make for
- fun but nerve-racking races to complete each
- round. Play 29 increasingly difficult levels.
- Sound Blaster support, on-line help.
- Reason for version: First public release
-
- Category: Games; Arcade games
- Keywords: game tetris puzzle two action compete family
- windows win95 dos
- Required Packages: DMINE30
- This Package: DMINE30
- Registration Fee: 10.00 (U.S. dollars)
-
- Required Configuration
- Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80286 (AT))
- Clock Speed: 20 MHz
- Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.0
- Standard RAM: 640K
- Hard Drive Space: 1030K
- Required:
- Keyboard
-
- Orders:
- Address: Green Diamond Software
- 1357 W. Vaughn Ave.
- Gilbert, AZ 85233
- U.S.A.
- Phone: (602) 926-7699
- Internet: gds@primenet.com
-
- Support:
- Address: Green Diamond Software
- 1357 W. Vaughn Ave.
- Gilbert, AZ 85233
- U.S.A.
- Phone: (602) 926-7699
- Internet: gds@primenet.com
-
-
- ===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
-
- Green Diamond Software presents...
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- | |
- | DynaMine 3.0 |
- | |
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-
- Thank you for trying DynaMine, a fast-action, puzzle-solving,
- gem-collecting, explosive-using game of skill for IBM-PC compatibles.
- Fun for ages 5, 25, 55, and better! This version contains on-line
- help to answer the vast majority, if not all, of your questions.
- Simply press F1 from the main menu screen for more help than you'll
- ever really want.
-
- The minimum system requirements for this game are a 286 (or faster)
- microprocessor and a keyboard. A mouse is optional, and a Sound Blaster
- compatible sound card with 400k of extended memory is also optional, but
- highly recommended for the cool sound effects.
-
- Have fun! And remember: "If at first you don't succeed, use dynamite!"
-
- * * *
-
- Green Diamond Software is a small PC entertainment software company
- owned and operated by Michael J. Sussman.
-
- GDS strives to provide commercial-quality software to the customer
- at the lowest possible prices. We take the customer very seriously,
- and we will do our best to make our users satisfied with their
- decision to purchase our products.
-
- Please feel free to contact me (Mike Sussman) at any time if you
- have any questions, comments, or suggestions. I guarantee a fast
- response, unless I am on my death-bed or out of town.
-
- Green Diamond Software
- 1357 W. Vaughn Ave.
- Gilbert, AZ 85233
- U.S.A.
-
- Phone : (602) 926-7699
- E-mail: gds@primenet.com
-
-
- ===== Packing List =====================================
-
- As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
- following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
-
- Filename Size Date Time CRC32
- DM_DEMO.DAT 21647 9-Oct-1996 08:17p 36E99348
- FILE_ID.DIZ 449 12-Feb-1997 03:00a 4D69E1AC
- DMINE.EXE 180048 20-Feb-1997 11:50a 7700586A
- DMINE.HLP 137619 27-Jan-1997 02:54p F28FC99A
- DMINE.ICO 766 19-Oct-1995 03:48p DDB269C4
- MENU.IMG 227204 16-Oct-1996 03:33p F8030F98
- GDS.PCX 23341 11-Oct-1996 07:48p 021D0C97
- PLAYSCR.PCX 54978 24-Sep-1995 02:36p E866906C
- SOUNDS.RAW 355980 12-Oct-1996 04:33p 7381FAD9
- README.TXT 171 12-Feb-1997 03:00a F9D97F00
- REGISTER.TXT 6062 1-Feb-1997 06:58a 391B88D7
- VENDOR.TXT 216 12-Feb-1997 03:00a 13796CEE
-
-
- ===== Installation =====================================
-
- +--------------------------------------+
- | |
- | DynaMine Installation Instructions |
- | |
- +--------------------------------------+
-
- Since you're reading this, that's a good sign that you've already
- unzipped the DynaMine software package. In that case, you're ready to
- play! Just type 'dmine' from the installation directory (in DOS) to
- start the game.
-
- If you would prefer to run the game from Windows 3.1 or Win95, you
- can follow one of the procedures below to add the DynaMine icon to your
- desktop.
-
-
- Adding DynaMine to Your Windows 3.1 Desktop
- -------------------------------------------
-
- 1) Once you're in Windows, highlight the program group (e.g., Main,
- Accessories, Games, etc.) to which you would like to add DynaMine.
- Then select "File" from the Program Manager's menu bar, and choose
- "New" from the options available.
-
- 2) Select "Program Item" and click OK.
-
- 3) For the description, enter "DynaMine 3.0".
- For the command line, enter the installation directory followed by
- "\dmine.exe". For example, if you installed DynaMine into the
- directory "c:\dynamine", you would enter "c:\dynamine\dmine.exe"
- for the command line.
- For the working directory, enter the installation directory. For
- example, if you installed DynaMine into the directory
- "c:\dynamine", you would enter "c:\dynamine" for the working
- directory.
-
- 4) Click on "Change Icon". For the file name, enter the installation
- directory followed by "\dmine.ico". For example, if you installed
- DynaMine into the directory "c:\dynamine", you would enter
- "c:\dynamine\dmine.ico" for the file name. Select the DynaMine
- icon and click OK.
-
- 5) Click OK to finish creating the program item. Now you can
- double-click on the DynaMine icon to start playing!
-
-
- Adding DynaMine to Your Win95 Desktop
- -------------------------------------
-
- 1) Once you're in Win95, click on "Start", select "Settings", and choose
- "Taskbar" from the options available.
- 2) Click on the "Start Menu Programs" tab, and click the "Advanced"
- button.
- 3) On the left-hand side of the Explorer window, highlight the folder
- into which you would like to place DynaMine.
- 4) Select "File" from the menu bar, choose "New", and then choose
- "Shortcut" from the options available.
- 5) For the command line, enter the installation directory followed by
- "\dmine.exe". For example, if you installed DynaMine into the
- directory "c:\dynamine", you would enter "c:\dynamine\dmine.exe"
- for the command line. Click the "Next" button.
- For the shortcut name, enter "DynaMine 3.0". Click the "Finish"
- button. Now you can select the DynaMine icon to start playing!
-
-
- ===== Warranty =========================================
-
- +------------------------+
- | |
- | DynaMine 3.0 |
- | |
- | WARRANTY INFORMATION |
- | |
- +------------------------+
-
-
- (Last updated: January 10, 1997)
-
-
- *** PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY ***
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-
-
- TRIAL USE (SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION) WARRANTY:
- -------------------------------------------------
-
- The shareware evaluation (trial use) version is provided AS IS. Green
- Diamond Software MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
- INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
-
-
-
- REGISTERED VERSION ONLY WARRANTY:
- --------------------------------
-
- Green Diamond Software warrants the physical diskette(s) and physical
- documentation provided with registered versions to be free of defects in
- materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date
- of registration. If Green Diamond Software receives notification within
- the warranty period of defects in materials or workmanship, and such
- notification is determined by Green Diamond Software to be correct, Green
- Diamond Software will replace the defective diskette(s) or documentation.
-
- The entire and exclusive liability and remedy for breach of this Limited
- Warranty shall be limited to replacement of defective diskette(s) or
- documentation and shall not include or extend to any claim for or right
- to recover any other damages, including but not limited to, loss of
- profit, data, or use of the software, or special, incidental, or
- consequential damages or other similar claims, even if Green Diamond
- Software has been specifically advised of the possibility of such
- damages. In no event will Green Diamond Software's liability for any
- damages to you or any other person ever exceed the lower of suggested
- list price or actual price paid for the license to use the software,
- regardless of any form of the claim.
-
- Green Diamond Software SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
- EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
- OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
-
-
- ===== License for Use and Distribution =================
-
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- | |
- | DynaMine 3.0 |
- | |
- | LICENSE INFORMATION |
- | |
- +-----------------------+
-
-
- (Last updated: January 10, 1997)
-
-
- This file contains important license information regarding the use of
- DynaMine. This information applies to individual users who wish to pass
- copies out to friends and associates.
-
- NOTE TO VENDORS: The attached VENDINFO data record is hereby
- incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
- distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
- authorized.
-
- PLEASE! Show your support for shareware by registering the programs you
- actually use. Green Diamond Software and other shareware marketers
- depend on your support. Thank you!
-
-
-
- Trial Use License:
- -----------------
-
- DynaMine is NOT a public domain program. It is Copyright (c) 1995,1996
- by Green Diamond Software. All rights reserved.
-
- This software and accompanying documentation are protected by United
- States copyright law and also by international treaty provisions. Any
- use of this software in violation of copyright law or the terms of this
- limited license will be prosecuted to the best of our ability. The
- conditions under which you may copy this software and related
- documentation are clearly outlined below under the terms of the "Limited
- Distribution License".
-
- Green Diamond Software hereby grants you a limited license to use this
- software for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty (30)
- days. If you intend to continue using this software (and/or its
- documentation) after the thirty (30) day evaluation period, you MUST make
- a registration payment to Green Diamond Software.
-
- Using this software after the thirty (30) day evaluation period without
- registering the software is a violation of the terms of this limited
- license.
-
- Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
- disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program
- except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall
- result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
-
- All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Green Diamond
- Software.
-
-
-
- Limited Distribution License:
- ----------------------------
-
- As the exclusive copyright holder for DynaMine, Green Diamond Software
- authorizes distribution by individuals only in accordance with the
- following restrictions.
-
- Individuals are hereby granted permission by Green Diamond Software to
- copy the DynaMine diskette for their own use (for evaluation purposes) or
- for other individuals to evaluate, ONLY when the following conditions are
- met.
-
- 1) The DynaMine software package consists of all of the files shown in
- the Packing List file (see VENDINFO.DIZ). If any files listed in
- the Packing List are missing, then the package is not complete and
- distribution is forbidden. Please contact Green Diamond Software
- to obtain a complete package suitable for distribution.
-
- 2) The DynaMine software package - including all related program files
- and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be
- distributed as a complete package, without exception.
-
- 3) No registered version of DynaMine may be distributed without a written
- agreement from Green Diamond Software. The main menu screen of the
- game will identify the software as "shareware" if it has not been
- registered.
-
- 4) No price or other compensation may be charged for the DynaMine
- software package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost
- of the diskette, shipping and handling, as long as the total (per
- disk) does not exceed $8.00 (US) in the U.S. and Canada, or $12.00
- (US) internationally.
-
- 5) The DynaMine software package CANNOT be sold as part of some other
- inclusive package, nor can it be included in any commercial software
- packaging offer, without permission from Green Diamond Software.
-
- 6) The DynaMine software package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to
- others.
-
- 7) Licensee of the DynaMine software package shall not use, copy, rent,
- lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse
- engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in
- this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate
- and automatic termination of this license.
-
- 8) Registered users may possess only one registered version of DynaMine
- for each registration fee paid to Green Diamond Software. This
- restriction includes any shareware versions of the software that
- have been converted to registered versions.
-
- 9) The procedure for converting a shareware version of DynaMine to a
- registered version is not public domain. This information shall not
- be distributed or revealed in any way to a non-registered user of
- the software without permission from Green Diamond Software.
-
-
-
- Other Distribution Restrictions:
- -------------------------------
-
- + U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
- U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
- package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to
- commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii)
- of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
- 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The contractor/manufacturer is
- Green Diamond Software, 1357 West Vaughn Avenue, Gilbert, AZ, 85233.
-
-
-
- All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Green Diamond
- Software.
-
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