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PC-Sherlock <ASP>
A Game of Logic and Deduction
Copyright (C) 1991-1996, Sanjay Kanade. All rights reserved.
Shareware Version 2.1
┌──────────────────────────────────┐
│ Welcome to PC-Sherlock │
│= A Game of Logic and Deduction =│
└──────────────────────────────────┘
RELEASE NOTE:
Changes since the last version 2.0:
1) Now works on even those PCs which don't have a coprocessor.
2) Online tutorial has been improved to provide more explanation and
examples.
3) New file EXAMPLES.DOC gives additional game examples.
4) Disk based registration is also available now.
5) Evaluation period enforcement has been removed for convenience of users.
6) Auto-player is now a non-essential bonus option only available
with the registered version.
7) "Certificate" has been removed as you can judge yourself from the
scores.
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
| See the VENDINFO.DIZ file for VENDOR and other product information |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
New improved, bug-fixed version! Can machines think? Find out for
yourself by playing this "pure logic" game of MasterMind against your
own PC. You and the PC play Sherlock Holmes and engage in a
war-of-minds to break each other's secret-code using the clues of
Bulls & Cows. PC-Sherlock is also a fun-way to improve logic and is a
perfect educational gift for your child. It goes straight to the
point and exposes sloppy thinking. Runs on DOS. Uses EGA, VGA
graphics. Shareware.
KEYWORDS: SHERLOCK LOGIC GAME PUZZLE BULLS COWS MASTERMIND DETECTIVE
DEDUCTION
HOW TO START THE PROGRAM:
Run SHERLOCK.EXE by typing SHERLOCK on the DOS prompt.
If you are starting for the first time, it is suggested that you
first go through the Tutorial to get an understanding of the Game and
various menu options.
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR COPY AND GET 3-DIGIT & 5-DIGIT GAMES
"PC-Sherlock" is a shareware program and you are expected to pay a
registration fee to the author to continue using this program
beyond a trial period of 30 days. To see more details on how to
register and what you get on registration, please run the program and
read the first screen.
SUPPORT:
Any support for bug fixes is only provided by email to the registered
users at the following electronic mail address:
"Sanjay Kanade" 71303.20@compuserve.com
You can write to the author at the following address:
Sanjay Kanade
C/O Advanced Support Group, Inc.
11900 Grant Place
DES PERES, MO 63131-4512
LIST OF FILES:
README.TXT - This file.
SHERLOCK.EXE - The program file for PC-Sherlock.
EXAMPLES.DOC - More examples of clue analysis.
AVEXTRA.TXT - For internal use.
FILE_ID.DIZ - For BBSs.
ORDER.DOC - Order form.
VENDINFO.DIZ - For shareware distributors.
VENDOR.DOC - For shareware distributors.
DESC.SDI - For BBSs.
DONOLOG - File required on a read-only disk or CDROM.
(Delete this file when you install to hard-disk)
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│ ┌-----┴╨--┐ │ Association of
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└---│ o │ Professionals
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└----╨----┘ MEMBER
This program is produced by 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.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE (including instructions for its use) IS PROVIDED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION REMAINS WITH YOU.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR, OR ANYONE ELSE INVOLVED IN THE CREATION,
PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THE SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION,
OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR'S
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE
TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability for
consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California and shall inure to the benefit of the AUTHOR and any
successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or
proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or
related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL
COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Santa Clara County,
California. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of
said courts.
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