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Solitaire Suite, Version 1.14
==============================================================================
Copyright 1992-1996 By Randy Rasa
18215 Troost
Olathe, KS 66062-9208
Internet E-Mail: rrasa@sky.net
World-Wide Web Page: http://www.sky.net/~rrasa/sw.html
Support BBS: FoxFire BBS: 913-722-6577
Installation Instructions
-------------------------
Please read the contents of VENDINFO.DIZ for the following information:
- The "READ-ME" section contains a brief introduction to Solitaire Suite.
- The "Packing List" section shows all the files that you should have
received as part of Solitaire Suite. If any files are missing, contact
the author for a complete program.
- The "Installation" section provides complete instructions for installing
Solitaire Suite to your hard disk.
- The "Warranty" and "License" sections provide some boring but necessary
legal mumbo-jumbo that you really should read. Executive Summary:
Solitaire Suite is shareware. If you enjoy it, please support it
by registering.
Hardware Requirements
---------------------
Solitaire Suite requires:
1. An IBM PC or compatible computer (80x86) with at least 512K of
free conventional memory. To see if you have enough memory,
simply type "MEM" from the DOS command line.
2. EGA or better graphics capability with at least 256K of video
RAM. This includes EGA, VGA, Super VGA (SVGA), and XGA adapters.
Note that IBM's original VGA video card did not include enough
memory to run at 640x350x16.
3. A Microsoft mouse or 100% compatible pointing device. I have
tested this program with both Microsoft and Logitech mice, with
excellent results. I have received reports of other "off-brand"
pointing devices causing problems. If you have a mouse problem,
try the following:
- Make sure your mouse driver is being loaded from your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file when your system powers up. This is
required even if you run the program under Windows (which uses
its own mouse driver for Windows programs).
- Make sure you have the latest driver for your mouse. Check
with the mouse manufacturer for details. As of this writing,
the latest Microsoft driver is 9.01, and the latest Logitech
is 6.23. Even if you have a third-party mouse, these drivers
will often work fine. They can be acquired from most BBS's,
or from the companies themselves.
Registration
------------
Solitaire Suite is shareware. If you enjoy it, please support it.
Registration is only $15 for all seven games, which gets you the
latest registered versions on the diskette of your choice, plus
registration codes good for all future updates of the programs included
in this collection.
The registration codes allow you to change a program from a shareware
version to a registered version. Essentially, what this buys you is
unlimited FREE updates. If you acquire a newer version of Solitaire
Suite from a bulletin board (BBS) or through a shareware disk
distributor, you can convert the shareware versions of all the games
to registered versions for your own use.
To register, print the registration form from the initial shareware
screen and send it in. To print the form, first make sure that your
printer is on-line and ready, then simply click on the "Print
Registration Form ..." button.
If you prefer, the registration form can also be printed manually by
entering the following command from the DOS prompt (with your printer
connected and ready):
COPY SS_FRM.TXT PRN
Then just fill out the form and send it, along with cash, check,
money order, or credi card info to:
Randy Rasa
18215 Troost
Olathe, KS 66062-9208
Registration Benefits
---------------------
When you register Solitaire Suite, you will receive:
1. A diskette containing the latest version of Solitaire Suite.
2. Registration codes that allow you to convert the shareware
version of Solitaire Suite to a registered version. These codes
are good for all future updates of Solitaire Suite.
3. The opportunity to register other programs at substantial discounts.
You get $5 off each extra game you register.
4. The registered version does not have the short delay and "please
register" message when exiting the program.
5. And last but not least, the registered version will stop bugging
you to register at the start of each game. :)
Running Under Windows 3.x or Windows 95
---------------------------------------
Solitaire Suite, while not a Microsoft Windows program, can be run
from Windows. The SETUP.EXE program will take care of setting up a
Windows icon for the game.
Under Windows 3.x, use the included SOLSUITE.PIF file if you encounter
any problems. In addition, adding the following two line to the [386enh]
section of the SYSTEM.INI file may help improve performance:
TrapTimerPorts=off
SyncTime=on
Under Windows 95, these should not be necessary.
Command-Line Options
--------------------
All of the individual games share common command line options:
/NC -- "No Cheat" option disables the F10 (abort) key. Use this if
you find yourself unable to resist temptation.
/LCD -- This option may improve the screen display on monochrome LCD
displays. This option simply changes a few color combinations
to improve contrast on LCDs.
filename.ext -- This option is for alternate data files (see
discussion below).
In addition, SOLSUITE.EXE has the following command line options:
/Rxxxxxx -- Converts the appropriate game from shareware to
registered version. The codes may be strung together to
convert more than one program at a time.
/SW -- Converts all the games back from registered to shareware
versions.
General Instructions
--------------------
The following section describes features and options common to all
the games. Specific game-by-game instructions are explained later.
The mouse pointer will appear as a white arrow with black edges. In
general, the left button is used to select the object being pointed to
(a card or a button), while the right button is used to exit menus or
prompts.
If you have a three-button mouse, the middle button will blank the
screen. This can also be accomplished by pressing the left and right
buttons simultaneously.
The "Help" button brings up several pages of information about how to
play the games, which you can view by clicking on the single- or
double-arrow buttons to scroll the display by one line or page at a
time. When you are finished reading the help, click on the "OK"
button to exit.
The "Options" button brings up the options menu, which you can use to
set your preferences for both generic and game-specific options. The
generic options are:
Sound: Select "Off" to disable the beeps, clicks, and various other
noises the programs make. Select "On" to enable the sounds.
Session Statistics: When this option is set to "On", the program
will keep track of your statistics (games played, games won,
change in average score) throughout the game and then display
them when you quit. (Note: During play, you can also display
the session statistics by clicking on the score box.) This
option does not apply to Concentration.
Background and Border Colors: Click on the up & down arrows to step
through the available choices.
Card Back: Click on the card back graphic to bring up a menu of
available card backs to choose from. This option does not apply
to Midnight Oil.
Clear Stats: This button will clear your statistics (i.e. games
played and games won). The change will be displayed immediately,
but will only be written to disk if you click the "OK" button.
If you click the "