home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
- ************************************************************************
-
- ABC-WARE Software for Kids!
-
- Blobshop32 1.22
-
- Copyright 1996-99 J. Behling
-
- ************************************************************************
-
-
- Dear parents,
-
- Children are attracted by computers as if by magic. Being strange and
- suspicious to many adults, to children this modern aid is as natural as
- the telephone and the TV. Just the fact that mum and dad use it excites
- the curiosity of the child.
-
-
- Often the computer unjustly is condemned as being a cause for isolation,
- a lack of creativity, an increasing propensity for violence, etc. This
- is not necessarily so. If the computer is used the right way, i. e. with
- the appropriate software and under control of the parents, it can help
- to encourage creativity and communicational skills.
-
- ABC-WARE is software for children *). Under this name programs are
- developed which do not contain violence and have no racist and other
- contents which are liable to corrupt the young. Here you will not find
- any shoot-'em-up games.
-
- ABC-WARE stimulates the creativity and the intellectual and logical
- capacities, supports the imagination of your child and in an enjoyable
- and playful way practises simple tasks as reading,
- arithmetic, etc., either by itself or together with children of the
- same age or with the whole family.
-
- Make sure that your child spends its time at the computer in a useful
- way. Pay attention to ABC-WARE when buying software. This ensures that
- you always choose the right software.
-
-
- *) There are supposedly even adults who enjoy ABC-WARE!
-
-
-
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
- Installation
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
-
- Start the installation by typing
-
- abcsetup
-
- The installation program will ask you in which directory Blobshop shall
- be installed. You can either accept the default directory or enter a
- directory of your choice. If the directory does not exist already, it
- will be created by the installation program.
-
- After the installation your target directory has to contain the following
- files:
-
- Target directory:
- readme.txt introduction
- blobsh32.exe main program
- blobsh32.hlp help file
- order.doc order form
- blob0 - 8.wav sound files
-
- Windows System directory:
- msvbvm60.dll Visual Basic runtime module
-
- Attention: This file may also be used by other programs! If you
- want to deinstall Blobshop for any reason, make sure that no other
- programs use this runtime module, before you delete it!
-
- Note: To enjoy the sound effects you need either a sound card or a driver
- for your PC speaker (speaker.drv, available from your shareware retailer
- or by CompuServe).
-
-
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
- History
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
- 27.03.1999 Version 1.22
- * fixed bug in installation program
- * minor tweaks
-
- 06.03.1999 Version 1.21
- * maintenance release
- * new installation program
-
- 14.12.1997 Version 1.20
- * maintenance release
- * new installation program
-
- 17.07.1997 Version 1.10 (first 32 Bit version)
- * window size will be saved on end of game
- * minor bug fixed
- * better level algorithm
-
- 08.09.1996 Version 1.0b
- * window resizable
-
- 05.04.1996 Version 1.0a
- * minor bug fixed
-
- 20.03.1996 Version 1.0
-
-
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
- Shareware
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
-
- This program is released as shareware. It may (and shall) be copied and
- distributed without the copyright being violated, provided the program
- and the documentation are not modified and form a complete package when
- distributed.
-
- All rights concerning this product are reserved. It is prohibited to
- distribute the software commercially and/or to profit from its distri-
- bution without explicit permission. Only a fee for costs of materials
- and copy costs (which should not exceed DM 10) as well as for postage
- and packing may be charged. If used in shareware bundles (incl. CD-ROM)
- or on supplement disks of magazines a specimen copy has to be submitted.
-
- SHAREWARE = FAIRWARE
-
- Shareware means that you can test the program thoroughly before you
- decide to buy it. After a maximum trial period of 15 days you are
- expected to register with the author. With a modest registration fee
- you support the further development of this program as well as the
- development of other programs.
-
- As a registered user you have the following advantages:
-
- * You are a legal user of the program
- * No shareware reminders during the execution of the program
- * Your password is valid for all future versions
- * You will be informed of all ABC-WARE products if you like
- * You will be given a price reduction on all other ABC-WARE products
- * If you have problems you can get support in writing
- * You support the shareware concept!
-
-
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
- Disclaimer
-
- ***********************************************************************
-
-
- Blobshop has been tested thoroughly, nevertheless errors can have
- slipped in. In view of the multitude of possible hardware and software
- combinations, interactions and incompatibilities cannot be ruled out.
- There is no warranty for a faultless operation of Blobshop, the author
- is not liable in any way for any damages which may results from using
- the program. The entire risk as to the use of the software is assumed
- by the user.
-