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║ INTRODUCTION Page 1 of 14 ║
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█ ZONG ver 1.20 █▒▒
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█ Copyright 1995-96 Robert J. Sundling. All Rights Reserved. █▒▒
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║ Press F1 for Help ║
║ Press Down for Next Page ║
║ Press Up for Previous Page ║
║ Press ESC to Quit ║
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║ CONTACTING ZENSOFT Page 2 of 14 ║
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If you have any comments or suggestions about ZONG, the INSTALL
program, the README program, or wish to place an order, contact:
Mail: ZenSoft
200 Rowe Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
U.S.A.
Phone: (608) 873-4826, 7 pm to 9 pm CST
FAX: (608) 873-4827, 24 hours
email: support@zensoft.com
info@zensoft.com
www: http://www.zensoft.com/
ftp: ftp.zensoft.com
Check our web site for regular updates on new ZenSoft products.
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║ PACKING LIST Page 3 of 14 ║
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Your copy of ZONG was shipped in a compressed format for
your protection and convenience. Included with the package
should be the following files:
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FILE DESCRIPTION
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ZONG.EXE ZONG Program
README.EXE README viewer (this program)
READ.ME README file (you're reading it)
REGISTER.FRM Registration form, ready to print
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If you are missing any files, contact ZenSoft for a complete
copy of ZONG. There may be a nominal fee for materials and
shipping. Or get the latest version right off of our web site!
(See page 2.)
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║ REGISTRATION Page 4 of 14 ║
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If you've enjoyed this game, you're obligated to register it.
Registration is only $12 and gets you all kinds of cool stuff:
∙ A customized version of ZONG without those delays!
∙ 120 new, exciting levels! (A total of 140!)
∙ Ability to continue your game from any level!
∙ Discounts on upgrades and other ZenSoft products!
For just $5 more, you can get the ZONG Level Editor, which allows
you to create your own levels for ZONG!
Send your payment plus $1 for shipping (overseas, $3, in cash or
a check or money order from a US bank) to:
Robert J. Sundling
ZenSoft
200 Rowe St.
Stoughton, WI 53589
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║ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Page 5 of 14 ║
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Required
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(1) 585KB free conventional memory
(2) VGA Graphics
(3) 386 processor or better
(4) Microsoft-compatible mouse
Recommended
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(1) Sound-Blaster compatible sound card
(2) 486 or better with Local Bus video
(3) 4MB RAM and XMS or EMS manager
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║ RUNNING ZONG Page 6 of 14 ║
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Now that you have installed ZONG to a directory on your hard
drive, running ZONG is a simple process.
From a DOS prompt, first change to your ZONG directory.
C:\> CD \ZONG
Then type ZONG and press ENTER.
C:\ZONG> ZONG
That's all there is to it. In a few seconds you'll see the
introduction sequence on your screen. Just click the mouse
button to begin.
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║ INVOCATION OPTIONS Page 7 of 14 ║
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ZONG has two invocation options.
If you are having problems getting ZONG to run with your sound
card, you can invoke ZONG with the optional /NOSOUND parameter,
like this:
C:\ZONG> ZONG /NOSOUND
This will disable all music and sound effects. This also saves
you about 200KB of memory, so if memory is tight this may be your
way around it.
Please note that for the full effect of the game, we strongly
recommend that you do not disable the sounds, and instead just
disable the music, like this:
C:\ZONG> ZONG /NOMUSIC
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║ VENDORS Page 8 of 14 ║
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This section describes the only terms by which we (ZenSoft / 200
Rowe Street / Stoughton, WI 53589-2352 / (608) 873-4826) permit
Commercial Distribution of this Program.
"Program" means this Version and its related files (including
this one) distributed by us under the marks "ZONG" and "ZenSoft"
(collectively, the "Trademark"), as it may be upgraded or
otherwise modified from time-to-time.
"Commercial Distribution" is defined as distributing the Program
for money or other consideration. It includes copying the
Program onto magnetic disks, optical disks, CD-ROMs, or any
other media, and distributing the Program by retail rack, direct
mail, catalog, advertisement, or trade show. It does NOT include
distributing the Program by any non-profit organization, by any
hobby, user or computer interest group to its members, or
electronically by any BBS for which a general fee may be charged
for access but no specific fee is charged to download this
Program. (more)
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║ VENDORS Page 9 of 14 ║
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Distribution is not Commercial Distribution when for free, or by
any non-profit corporation or tax-exempt organization, or by a
hobby, user or computer interest group to its members, or by a
BBS as outline above.
OWNERSHIP
Except to the extent expressly licensed by us, we have and
reserve the exclusive copyright and other right, title, and
interest to distribute the Program, and all earlier versions
of the Program, and the right to use the Trademark in
connection with them.
THINGS YOU MUST DO
You may distribute the Program by Commercial Distribution
under this license only if you:
(1) Market it as Shareware, using "try before you buy" or
similar words,
(2) Try to sell only the most current version of it, (more)
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║ VENDORS Page 10 of 14 ║
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(3) Make distribution copies ONLY from master copies received
DIRECTLY from us (ZenSoft) using high-quality diskettes
and duplication technology,
(4) Distribute the complete Program including all of its
related files, each in compressed or other format, AS
RELEASED BY US (ZenSoft),
(5) Include the word "ZenSoft" in every description of the
Program used in your catalog or other promotional
material.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
The program is provided "as-is." No warranties of any kind,
expressed or implied, are made as to it, including but not
limited to warranties as to suitability for a particular
purpose. We are not liable for, and will provide no remedy
for direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages
arising from it, even after notice of the possibility of such
damages.
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║ VENDORS Page 11 of 14 ║
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TERMS OF CONTRACT
This license will terminate upon 30 days prior written notice
by ZenSoft to the party distributing the Program through
Commercial Distribution. If terminated by us by such notice,
you may distribute the Program until the earlier of 30 days
after the termination date in the notice, or completion of
the distribution of copies you have in stock. Ownership
and Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability will survive the
termination of this License.
OBTAINING A MASTER COPY OF THE PROGRAM
If you are a vendor and wish to obtain a master copy of the
Program, simply write to us at the address on the "Contacting
ZenSoft" page of this file. Mark the envelope "Attn: Master
Request." Enclosing a diskette and a self-addressed, stamped
diskette mailer is appreciated (but not absolutely necessary).
An alternate, and perfectly acceptable, method is to obtain
a master copy from our FTP or WWW sites.
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║ CREDITS Page 12 of 14 ║
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Programming by:
Robert J. Sundling
Level Design:
Bill Jacobson
Distributed by:
ZenSoft
All included programs, including ZONG, the installation utility,
and the README utility, were written by Robert J. Sundling. All of
the documentation was written by Robert J. Sundling.
The aforementioned are Copyright 1990-1996 Robert J. Sundling, All
Rights Reserved. Trademarks contained within this document are the
property of their respective companies.
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║ REVISION HISTORY Page 13 of 14 ║
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Version 1.20 (22 Jul 1996)
All program features and levels designed and implemented.
Registered version completed. Initial public release.
Extensively tested.
Version 1.01 (15 Jul 1995)
Fixed the one known bug that occurred when a screen transition
occurred exactly on a multiple of 32 seconds after the program
began, and modified swapfile techniques for systems without
extended or expanded memory. Also added /NOMUSIC switch.
Version 1.00 (01 Apr 1995)
Initial version.
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║ APPENDIX Page 14 of 14 ║
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Epperson's Law
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When a man says it's a silly, childish game,
it's probably something his wife can beat him at.
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