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Documentation for Computer Trivia Quiz
Computer Trivia Quiz is a learning game for people of all computer
skill and knowledge levels. The program allows you to test your
knowledge of computer terms, computer history, prominent founders,
ground-breaking events, etc. Computer Trivia Quiz is written for
those who wish to become more computer literate.
The range of subjects is wide. They cover computing from the stone
age (Stonehenge) to questions about DOS (name a command new to DOS
3.3). The questions are designed to provide an enjoyable exercise
in learning about early microcomputers (remember the Altair?), the
various computer models (what was the first operational electrical
DIGITAL computer?), individuals important in computer history (who
was the first programmer?), computer inventions, their inventors &
trivia (like how did the name Winchestor come up for hard drives),
software (who wrote AppleWriter?) and much much more!!!
WHAT COMPUTER TRIVIA QUIZ DOES
Computer Trivia Quiz is organized as multiple choice game in which
up to six players can play. When answering a question, the player
can look at the "hint". The hints are full of useful information
and make an enjoyable reading and learning tool! Questions, hints
and answers (correct and incorrect) were written with the intended
goal of increasing an user's understanding of computers, no matter
what level of computer knowledge and sophistication the individual
user possesses.
Those that are experts with computers can learn interesting things
from this program. Beginners can quickly develop a literacy about
computers which will surely amaze their friends. Do you know what
kind of a bug the first computer bug was? (hint: it was alive and
crawled into a relay...) Try this program!!! We think you will
agree that there's lots of neat things in this one!!! We believe
you will have fun!
Computer Trivia Quiz
Version 1.0
Copyright 1991, Shoestring Software
This program is distributed as shareware. It may be freely copied
and distributed as long as this file is included. If you find this
program useful, you are requested to register your program. Those
who register will receive the latest updates to this program, hard
copy of the manual, a colorful tee shirt, and information on other
products by available from Shoestring Software.
The registration fee is $20.00. Please send your name, address
and any comments today. Registrations should be sent to:
Shoestring Software
P.O. Box 43800
Las Vegas, NV 89116
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SHAREWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS". SHOESTRING SOFTWARE MAKES NO WARRANTY
OF PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SHOESTRING SOFTWARE MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY LIABILITY
OF SHOESTRING SOFTWARE WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
OR REFUND OF THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY.
SHOESTRING SOFTWARE HAS MADE THE BEST EFFORT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE
INFORMATION IN THIS PROGRAM. HOWEVER, AS WITH ANY RESEARCH, WE HAVE FOUND
CONFLICTING INFORMATION WITHIN IN THE AVAILABLE LITERATURE. SHOESTRING
SOFTWARE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES WITHIN. IF AN
INACCURACY IS DISCOVERED, PLEASE CONTACT THE AUTHORS. PLEASE INCLUDE IN
YOUR STATEMENT WHAT THE INACCURACY IS AND ALSO PROVIDE US WITH TWO SOURCES
WHICH PROVIDE AN ACCURATE STATEMENT.
_______
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| ____|__ | Association of
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|___|___| MEMBER
Shoestring Software is 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 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail
to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
WHAT IS SHAREWARE
Shareware is software that allows you to examine before you spend.
Shareware authors can get their product to a broad market spectrum
with few costs. Since the costs associated with product promotion
and distribution are minimized, the shareware customer gets more
"bang for his buck". This product would cost much more if it were
marketed using standard commerical practices. There are no fancy
bubble wrapped packages, distribution costs or retail store profit
to be added to the cost of software. Shareware authors place their
trust in their product. Unlike commerical packages, if you do not
like the product after you run it, you don't buy it. Those users
who decide to keep shareware software after trying it are asked to
register their product with the authors. You register by sending
your name, address and a modest fee to the shareware author of the
product. Registered owners of shareware often get additional value
when they register. Shoestring Software will send you the latest
version of the program, a colorful tee shirt, a typeset version of
the online manual, offer you additional products, and 180 days of
product support by mail.
WHAT IS SHAREWARE (Cont)
The printed manuals, version updates, and additional support which
are sent to all registered owners may provide additional incentive
to register. If you enjoy the product then the shareware author
deserves to be compensated. The only way that the author can be
compensated is if you register. When you support the concept of
shareware by registering, you encourage the authors to continue to
develop useful and affordable shareware products. The additional
incentives provided by `Shoestring Software' to encourage users to
register include a typeset manual and a colorful tee shirt.
There are several companies that distribute shareware for a small
fee. This fee covers their costs and profits. None of the money
paid to a shareware distibutor goes to the authors. The shareware
concept only works if enough of you register your products.
DESCRIPTION
Computer Trivia Quiz is a game in which up to six players can test
their knowledge of computer terms, information, and the history of
the developments of computers. While this program is scored as a
game, the primary objective is for the player(s) to learn.
During the game, each player will answer a question in turn. There
are five possible answers to each question. If the player does not
know the answer, they can get a hint on the question. The hint can
provide fascinating information about the possible answers. Should
the player select the hint, then the player receives no credit for
answering the question. The hint can be viewed after answering the
question without penalty.
The scoring of the game is simple. Each player receives one point
for each correctly answered question. If the player read the hint
before answering, no point will be awarded.
REQUIREMENTS
The disk should contain the following files:
README.
QUIZ.DOC
QUIZ.EXE
QUIZ.FRM
In order to play the game you must have the following:
- An IBM Personal Computer XT or AT or compatible computer.
- The computer must have 320K of RAM.
- Your computer must run the PC-DOS or MS-DOS operating
system at version 2.0 or higher.
- Monochrome monitor with graphics or a color monitor.
WHAT'S IN EACH FILE?
README - This should be the first file you read!
QUIZ.EXE - This is Computer Trivia Quiz. Typing `QUIZ' in the
directory with this file will execute the program.
QUIZ.DOC - This is the online manual for Computer Trivia Quiz.
This is the file that you are reading currently, if
there is information you need to know it is in this
file. Registered users will receive a printed copy
of this online manual.
QUIZ.FRM - This is a one page registration form. Should you
decide to keep this program after reviewing it, you
should register with Shoestring Software. This one
page registration form can be printed on almost any
printer. QUIZ.FRM is a text file. QUIZ.FRM doesn't
contain any special symbols or format characters.
INSTALLING THE PROGRAM
Before installation or playing the game, it is recommended that you
make a backup of the original disk that you received. Instructions
for the DOS command "DISKCOPY" are displayed on the next page.
If you need to make a bootable copy do the following:
- Format a blank disk with the /s option.
- Copy README and quiz.* to that disk.
- DO NOT enable the write protect on the disk.
The program maintains a history of which questions were asked, when
they were asked and whether they were answered correctly. Computer
Trivia Quiz has a finite number of questions. This information is
maintained in a file named TRIVIA.HST. The program will create this
file if it is not found in the current directory. Since TRIVIA.HST
is updated after every round, you must not write protect the disk.
USING DISKCOPY
The procedure to use to make a backup disk is as follows. If your
diskette works in drive A:, then enter the following command:
DISKCOPY A: A:
If your diskette works in Drive B:, enter the following command:
DISKCOPY B: B:
You will need one blank floppy disk for this operation. The disk
can be unformatted. The DISKCOPY command will tell you what to do.
HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION:
If you wish to install Computer Trivia Quiz on your hard drive, use
your experience or follow these instructions or some combination of
the two.
- Place the diskette into your floppy drive.
- Select the drive which you which to install the software.
In this example, we will assume that the drive is C>.
- Change to the C> drive by entering: C:
- Change to the root directory by entering: CD \
- Make a directory for Computer Trivia Quiz program: MD QUIZ
- Change to the QUIZ directory by entering: CD QUIZ
- Copy the diskette to your new QUIZ directory. If the floppy
with Computer Trivia Quiz is located in the `A:' drive, type
in the following command: COPY A:*.*
CONVENTIONS
The keys on the keyboard are referred to in this document within
< >. For example, the Escape key is <Escape> and return key is
<Return>. The function keys on the top OR along the left side
of your keyboard are referred to in this document and within the
program by <Fn>, where n is the number of the function key. For
example, function key number one is referred to as <F1>.
PLAYING THE GAME
The game can be played by up to six players. Begin the game by
selecting the drive and directory where the game is installed.
Then type: QUIZ
After the initial copyright screens, a screen will be displayed
which requests that you "Enter the number of Players:" Please
enter the number of players (range: 1 to 6) by typing the number
followed by the <ENTER> or <RETURN> key.
The names of each player are asked for next. One by one, each
player can enter his or her name. Please note: The order that
these names are entered is the order in which the questions will
be asked.
WELCOME SCREEN
The next screen welcomes the players to the game. There is a
menu at the bottom of the screen which displays what key options
are available. The screen shows:
<ESC> = Exit, <F1> = Play Game, <F2> = Options
If at this time, the player(s) wants to exit the game, the <ESC>
key can be used.
Hitting function key number one <F1> will begin the game.
Hitting function key number two <F2> will allow you to customize
the game.
OPTIONS IN COMPUTER TRIVIA QUIZ
Quiz has some options that can be set before the game is played.
Hit Function key number 2 <F2> to display the options menu. The
options screen that is displayed defaults as shown below:
Music Yes
Sound Yes
Nice Comments Yes
Caustic Comments No
Use History Yes
Display Correct Answer No
Limit time per Question No
Seconds per Question 30
The bottom menu bar of the screen displays the `valid' input for
this screen. It appears as:
<Enter> to toggle, <Esc> to exit, ^ - Up, ^ - Down
Most of these options are either enabled (Yes) or disabled (No).
The initial settings of these options is shown above.
MUSIC OPTION # 1
Music - When this option is set to Yes, a little tune will
be played when the question is answered. No tune
is played when this option is set to No.
SOUND OPTION # 2
Sound - When this option is set to Yes, a Beep sound will
be heard when an incorrect key is hit. This just
means that one of the correct keys must be entered
before the program can continue. When this option
is set to No, no beeps will be heard, however, the
program will still not continue, until a valid key
is entered.
NICE COMMENTS OPTIONS # 3
Nice Comments - This option, when set to "Yes", will display
friendly praise-type comment when a question
is answered correctly. If set to "No", the
generic "you got it right" is displayed.
CAUSTIC COMMENTS OPTION # 4
Caustic Comments - Those players who love insults should set
the Caustic Comments option to "Yes". If
set to yes, an insulting comment will be
displayed at random intervals when player
gets the answer incorrect. If set to "No"
the generic "you got it wrong" comment is
displayed.
USE HISTORY OPTION # 5
Use History - The questions appearing in each game are chosen
in one of two ways. The first way is by random
choice. The second keeps a history of all the
questions that the players have been asked and
"ages" them. The program then selects heavily
from the "older" questions. There is randomness
in this feature, so questions will not be asked
in the same order. If set to "Yes", the history
of questions asked will be used. If set to "No"
the random question selection strategy will be
used. Option is set to "Yes" by default.
DISPLAY CORRECT ANSWER OPTION # 6
Display Answer - When this option is set to "Yes" the program
will display the correct answer whenever the
player misses the question. If set to "No"
this information will not be displayed.
LIMIT TIME PER QUESTION OPTION # 7
Limit time - This option selects whether players must respond
within a time limit set for the game. When on,
each question must be answered before the limit,
or the player will get the question wrong. When
this option is set to "NO", each player can take
as much time as they want. The amount of time
can be set in option number 8.
SECONDS PER QUESTION OPTION # 8
Seconds - This option provides the time limit (in seconds) by
which the question must be answered. This option
can be set in the range from 10 to 600 seconds. A
time limit is only used if the option number 6, the
"Limit time per Question" option, is set to "Yes".
HOW TO CHANGE OPTIONS
To change the options, use the up and down cursor keys to position
the cursor on the option you wish to change. The current option
will be displayed in inverse colors. Once positioned, to change a
"Yes" or "No", simply hit the <Enter> or <Return> key.
To change the `seconds per question' option, just type in the new
time limit desired, then press the <Enter> or <Return> key.
To exit the options menu, press the <Escape> key. The options that
are displayed on the screen will be valid.
COMPUTER TRIVIA QUIZ DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSING AGREEMENT
This disk may be freely copied and distributed. However, if you wish to
charge a minimal fee for a copy of Computer Trivia Quiz, you must have the
written permission of Shoestring Software. Applications should include
your statement of consent to the terms below in exchange for authorization
to distribute Computer Trivia Quiz as shareware. Send an application to:
Shoestring Software
P.O. Box 43800
Las Vegas, NV 89116.
Please include $10 for processing. Authorization will be granted upon your
meeting the following conditions.
1.) The distributor's advertising must explain that the program
is shareware. Advertising must state that the software is
copyrighted and that the shareware distributor is providing
the program for evaluation purposes. It must explain that
further use of the program DOES requires registration.
2.) The authors maintain the right to withdraw the program from
distribution.
SUPPORT
Shoestring Software is an undertaking by two programmer types who
work full time jobs. We pledge fast replies to any question sent
us by mail. Shoestring Software regrets that at this time there
is no way we can offer phone support. If you should write us for
assistance, please include all of the following information about
your system: brand, memory, speed, processor type, version of
DOS, video adapter card, monitor, and as complete and detailed
a description of the problem as possible. Those who have already
registered, please include your registration number. All queries
and comments should be directed to this address:
Shoestring Software
P.O. Box 43800
Las Vegas, NV 89116.
Those that question our pledge of support as too general and less
than specific will appreciate the following. Shoestring Software
will provide 180 days of support via the U.S. Postal Service. The
period of support begins the day we process your registration. If
you, like us, detest legaleeze, then you have our honest pledge
of support!
REQUEST FOR USER SUPPORT
Shoestring Software requests your support as well. Yes, we would
like it if you registered but we would also like to hear from you
about are product. If you don't decide to keep our program after
you have reviewed it, we'd like to know why. If you think of ways
it could be improved please tell us. If you know of a subject or
question we could use, please write us. Our goal is to develop
software that educates and informs while being FUN! Anything you
can think of that would add to the enjoyment or educational value
of Computer Trivia Quiz would be appreciative. Any suggestions,
questions or comments should be directed to this address:
Shoestring Software
P.O. Box 43800
Las Vegas, NV 89116.
FINAL PLEA TO REGISTER
This program is distributed as shareware. If you decide to keep
this program, you have a moral obligation to send us money. The
only way that the shareware concept and continued quality and low
cost software will be available is if a fair portion of the users
meet this obligation. A portion, smaller than it should be, will
always register shareware they use. This plea is to the rest of
you!
You liked the program, you have decided to keep it around. There
will come a time when it will be handy. You'll dazzle Uncle Fred
by playing him a game of Computer Trivia Quiz. Just wait till he
visits again. You'll play till you've learn every question. You
will prey upon any other computer user who happens by. You will
use this program to trade with to your friend for other programs.
You are requested to register your program, BUT, nobody is making
you register so you decide to save the $20.00. This plea's for U.
THIS PLEA'S FOR U!
When you register you will receive the very latest updated version
of this program. You will also receive information on additional
products offered by Shoestring Software. You will receive a type-
set manual for this product. You will receive a really exciting
colorful tee shirt that you can proudly wear.
The registration fee is only $20.00. We ask you to print the file
QUIZ.FRM on your printer. Please fill in the form with your name,
address, system configuration, and any comments.
Mail your registration to:
Shoestring Software
P.O. Box 43800
Las Vegas, NV 89116