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| This VENDINFO Product Information File contains both readable text |
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VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 22-Jan-1996
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: Crossword Power Creates Crossword Puzzles
Version: 7.01
Version Date: 22-Jan-1996
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
Product Description: Crossword Power v7.01 <ASP> Create a variety
of crossword puzzles and kriss-cross
activities from your words and clues.
Includes foreign language character support.
100% compatible with Vocabulary Power.
Reason for version: Bug Fix, Printer enhancements
Category: Education; Teachers
Keywords: Puzzles Word Games Vocabulary Training
Required Packages: CROSSP7D
This Package: CROSSP7D
Registration Fee: 39.95-159.80 (US Dollars)
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 2.1
Standard RAM: 512K
Hard Drive Space: 1K
Orders:
Address: WISCO Computing
P. O. Box 8
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
54495-0008
Phone: 715-423-8189
FAX: 715-423-7889
BBS Name: Rapids River BBS
BBS Phone: 715-435-3855
Internet: wisco@wctc.net
Support:
Address: WISCO Computing
P. O. Box 8
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
54495-0008
Phone: 715-423-8189
FAX: 715-423-8189
BBS Name: Rapids River BBS
BBS Phone: 715-435-3855
Internet: wisco@wctc.net
Other E-mail: Rapid River BBS
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
CROSSWORD POWER
==================
Version 7.00
Create, print out and solve crossword puzzles and kriss-cross
activities from your words and clues. Words are automatically
placed in the puzzle grid. Auto-search quickly creates over 400
different word arrangements to find the puzzle with the most words.
Puzzles have been used by trainers for seminars, by teachers for
vocabulary review, by businesses for their company newsletters,
by newspapers for promotions, and for solving at parties.
Hard-to-find fixed-width 12 and 15 pitch soft fonts are included
for the H-P LaserJet II and DeskJet printers. Fonts for the
EpsonLQ and Proprinter X24E are supported. A wide variety of
printers are supported allowing solid black, checkered pattern, or
other ASCII characters to fill the unused puzzle letter squares.
for use with
IBM PS/2, XT, PC and compatibles
512K and DOS 2.1 or greater required
CROSSWORD POWER (tm) is a copyrighted program distributed as
SHAREWARE. All rights are reserved. You may make 1 copy of this
program and documentation for a 21 day evaluation.
If you decide to continue to use this program, you must pay a
registration fee of $39.95 plus $2.00 shipping/handling. Checks,
MasterCard, VISA are accepted. Purchase orders are accepted from
schools. School district and site licenses are available. To
order CROSSWORD POWER, use the order blank that can be printed
from the pull down menu.
Registered owners will receive a printed manual, diskette with all
improvements made since the distribution of the shareware diskette,
removal of all references to evaluation shareware, notification of
major updates, BBS and voice telephone support. CROSSWORD POWER
can only be updated and improved when you support my efforts.
Program and Manual by Terry L. Jepson
WISCO Computing, P. O. Box 8
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0008
Entire contents (C)Copyright Terry L. Jepson 1985, 1991, 1995
Published by WISCO Computing. All rights reserved.
Modem support is available on the Rapid River BBS (715) 435-3855
Free BBS access 300 to 38,400bps V.32bis/V.42bis 24 hr. 8/N/1
MasterCard and VISA orders accepted voice and fax (715) 423-8189
Voice Support only available to registered users (6-9 pm CST)
WISCO Computing 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 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 Compuserve
message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536
A QUICK TUTORIAL:
1. Insert the working copy diskette in drive A:.
2. Enter the word PUZZLE when A:> is displayed.
3. When the program is loaded, the Title Screen will appear.
4. Then the Menu Bar will appear at the top of the screen.
5. Use the right arrow key or left mouse button to go to the
Settings Menu.
6. Move the cursor down to the Select Printer and press Enter.
7. Select your printer.
8. Press Escape to leave the Printer Settings.
9. Move the cursor and select Save these settings on the Settings
Menu.
10. Move the cursor to the File Menu.
11. Select First Word List.
12. Move the cursor to highlight the displayed word list. Press Enter.
13. Move to the Puzzle Menu. Select Automatic Arrangement.
14. If you like this program and want to continue using
CROSSWORD POWER, you must register and send payment.
FILES INCLUDED:
PUZZLE.EXE The CROSSWORD POWER program
WISCOSET.CNF Configuration file
CO100R12.LJP 12 pitch soft font for LaserJet II Printer
CO080R15.LJP 15 pitch soft font for LaserJet II Printer
CO100R12.DJP 12 pitch soft font for H-P DeskJet Printer
CO080R15.DJP 15 pitch soft font for H-P DeskJet Printer
HOMONYMS.WL Sample word list
SPANISH.WL Sample word list
XMASWORD.WL Sample word list
CRMANUAL.DOC CROSSWORD POWER manual (32 pages)
WISORDER.DOC Order blank for WISCO COMPUTING products
FILE_ID.DIZ Short description for BBS and Vendors
INSTALL.TXT Installation instructions
README This file
Differences between Evaluation and Registered Versions:
The evaluation version will place up to 25 words in each puzzle and
kriss-cross activity. There is no limit for the registered version.
The evaluation version does not include the 730K dictionary. The
registered version may also include additions to this program since
the release of this evaluation version.
To remove this product from your computer, delete all files in the
program directory and any files you created in the data subdirectory
you indicated on initial setup.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
LINEFONT. 17734 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 4FD01631
README. 5690 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 47B96A37
WISCOSET.CNF 904 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 18AE5A1B
FILE_ID.DIZ 213 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 8E4DB7D0
CO080R15.DJP 21887 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 40B1E2BB
CO100R12.DJP 26013 22-Jan-1996 07:01a C35AFF7E
CRMANUAL.DOC 59825 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 7237D667
WISORDER.DOC 2660 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 22CA5480
PUZZLE.EXE 151531 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 49CAC4F5
CO080R15.LJP 18411 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 59641178
CO100R12.LJP 24211 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 3AE62A0A
INSTALL.TXT 2228 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 82B159A1
HOMONYMS.WL 2345 22-Jan-1996 07:01a F8ACA928
SPANISH.WL 884 22-Jan-1996 07:01a A16DD4C7
VOLCANO.WL 2017 22-Jan-1996 07:01a 2962B6D5
XMASWORD.WL 1746 22-Jan-1996 07:01a B62881DA
===== Installation =====================================
DIRECTIONS FOR COPYING TO THE HARD DISK USING WINDOWS
1. Go to FILE MANAGER
On the left side of the screen you should see C:\
with the directories listed under the C:\ symbol.
2. Place the mouse pointer on the C:\ symbol and click once.
C:\ should now be highlighted.
3. Click on the File Menu.
4. Click on Create Directory
You should see a box Create Directory.
At Name type C:\WISCO Click OK.
If you scroll down the left side of the screen,
you should see the new directory WISCO
5. Place the CROSSWORD POWER diskette in drive A:
6. Click on the A: Drive Icon (under the Title Bar).
You should see a directory for the files on the disk listed.
7. Click on the File Menu. A menu will drop down.
8. Click on Select Files. A window will appear.
9. Click on Select. Lines will appear around the file names,
10. Click on Close. The file names will appear to be colored in.
11. Click on File. A menu will drop down.
12. Click on Copy. A window will appear.
In the box following TO: type C:\WISCO
13. Click OK
14. You can start Crossword Power from FILE MANAGER
On the left side of the screen you should see C:\
with the directories listed under the C:\ symbol.
15. If you scroll down the left side of the screen,
you should see the directory WISCO
Place the mouse pointer on the WISCO symbol and click once.
WISCO should now be highlighted.
16. The Crossword Power file names will appear on the
right side of the screen.
17. Click on the filename PUZZLE.EXE
DIRECTIONS FOR COPYING TO THE HARD DISK USING DOS
1. First Create a Subdirectory named WISCO for the program.
At the DOS prompt, you will see C:\>
Type MD WISCO and press Enter
2. Now you will change to the WISCO subdirectory.
Type CD WISCO and press Enter
Your DOS prompt now reads C:\WISCO\>
3. Now you will copy the files from the diskette to this subdirectory.
Place the CROSSWORD POWER diskette in drive A:
Type COPY A:*.* and press Enter
You will see a message when the copying is done.
4. Remove the diskette from the disk drive and store
it in a safe place.
5. Type PUZZLE and press Enter to start Crossword Power.
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS
IS" BASIS. WISCO Computing DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING
TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER WISCO Computing NOR ANYONE ELSE
WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF
THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF WISCO Computing HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE
BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin
and shall inure to the benefit of WISCO Computing 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 Wood County, Wisconsin. The parties
hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
Crossword Power is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
WISCO Computing. This software and accompanying documentation are
protected by United States copyright law and also by international
treaty provisions.
WISCO Computing grants you a limited license to use this software
for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed 21 days. If you
continue using this software after the 21 day evaluation period,
you MUST make a registration payment to WISCO Computing.
You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized
use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to WISCO Computing.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
The following may distribute WISCO Computing, completely unaltered,
without further permission...; for other cases or to distribute in
modified form, you must consult the attached data record, which is
hereby incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
authorized.
Each vendor wishing to distribute the package must independently satisfy
the terms of this limited distribution license.
U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to
commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is
WISCO Computing, P. O. Box 8, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0008
WISCO Computing may revoke any permissions granted here, by notifying
you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to
WISCO Computing.
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many sources, including the originators of VENDINFO:
Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324
7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333
Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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