Crossword Puzzles/Crossword Puzzle.iso/comp_puz/cpu-info

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                      Computer  Puzzles  Unlimited,  Inc.

                   4053-C  Tates  Creek  Road  -  Suite  184

                             Lexington,  KY  40517


    Welcome to the puzzling world of CPU.  We sincerely hope that you like
    our puzzles and enjoy many hours of pleasure solving them.

    Minimum system requirements are a Super-VGA color monitor with 1024 x
    768 resolution and a hard drive.  MS-DOS compatibility is also required,
    including the use of standard graphics processing.  Third party and
    proprietary graphics systems (such as Tandy) may not work.  RAM memory
    requirements vary according to the type of puzzle being solved, but the
    highest require only approximately 400k available.  There are no known
    conflicts with any existing memory-resident programs.

    To install this shareware version of the software package, simply expand
    the files into a subdirectory.  The subdirectory can be named anything
    you prefer, but ALL of the EXE and PUZ files must be present in the
    subdirectory.  This program does not require Windows, but can be run as
    a DOS program from Windows by adding the program CPU.EXE as a group item
    by choosing the File - New option.  Make the directory in which the
    programs are installed the working directory.

    To run the program once it has been expanded, enter the name of the
    program control module, which is CPU, and then press Return.  The
    control module must be used, and when loaded you will see the main menu,
    which is as follows:

    F1  Help                 -  On-line help for the main module and
                                general help for the overall package.

    F2  Solve Puzzles        -  This is what you use to select the type
                                of puzzle to solve.

    F3  Install New Puzzles  -  This is used to install additional puzzles
                                if you get more puzzles at a later time.

    Esc Exit Program         -  Returns you to DOS


    This shareware version contains the solving programs and 94 puzzles.
    These 94 puzzles include at least one of each type, and the difficulties
    vary.  This gives you an idea as to what we offer.  We produce many of
    the same types of puzzles found in all the popular puzzle magazines and
    books, as well as many which are unique to CPU.  With respect to the
    puzzles with which you may be familiar, we at CPU strive to improve upon
    the standard, making ours bigger and better whenever possible.


    All puzzle types are available in three levels of difficulty, but some
    puzzles are inherently difficult and cannot be made truly easy.  Super
    Bowl A Word, Synograms, and Antograms can be particularly difficult, for
    example, because in each of these puzzles, you must unscramble
    anagrammed words up to 15 characters in length.  For these types, even
    the easy category can be quite challenging.

    With some exceptions, the easy level of puzzles are fairly simple, and
    can be used as introductions to the puzzles.  This is also a good choice
    for children as an educational device, and it allows individuals to
    challenge themselves to whatever extent they desire.

    No special knowledge of puzzles is required, and each type of puzzle has
    on-line help which explains the puzzle, describes how to proceed, and
    offers tips for solving.  An additional feature unavailable with written
    forms of puzzles is the built-in solving assistance available within
    each puzzle.  This assistance differs with each puzzle, but usually
    there are three levels of assistance available.  This feature can be
    used when you get "stuck" and need help.  For example, the assistance in
    a word puzzle might range from having the program give you a letter, or
    a whole word, or finishing the puzzle for you.  In addition, all puzzle
    types which have only one correct solution have an option to show you
    any errors made thus far, but does not correct them for you.

    Another advantage of computerized puzzling is the ease in which you can
    correct mistakes.  If you've ever solved a puzzle of any type on paper
    and ended up with a scribbled and erased mess, you'll appreciate the
    convenience of keeping your puzzle clean and still being able to "try
    out" possible answers, changing them if they prove to be incorrect.

    Still another convenient feature of our product is the ability to save
    your work, and then pick it up again at some later time.  Some of the
    more difficult puzzles provide hours of fun all by themselves, but you
    may not have as much time as it would take to solve them in one sitting.

    Enclosed with this package is an order form, which shows all currently
    available types of puzzles.  We are always expanding and adding more
    types of puzzles, including our own unique puzzles and CPU versions of
    standard puzzles, so this list changes frequently.

    You may order more puzzles at any time, which we provide in groups of
    thirty, and we also offer a subscription service which allows you to
    receive puzzles on a monthly basis at a discounted rate.  With either
    method, print and use the order form provided to select the puzzle types
    and difficulty levels you prefer.  Subscribers are also free to change
    their preferences each month as they desire.  Even if your puzzle
    preferences remain the same, we will never send you the same puzzle
    twice, you always get unique, original high-quality puzzles.

    Compared to magazines, this is an excellent way to increase your
    puzzling pleasure, since you get to choose what puzzles you get each
    time.  If you have a few particular favorites, you may have found you
    can't get enough of them in magazines because you can only get what they
    provide.  We hope you also enjoy the ease and convenience of solving
    puzzles on your computer.  We are always looking for new and unique
    puzzles, or variations on the old standards.  If you have an idea,
    please let us know.

    Puzzle types currently under development include Tangle Words, Even
    Exchange, Locked In Words, Magic Squares, Word Solitaire, Figure Logic,
    Number Quilt, and Word Links.


    You are encouraged to pass this program along to others, so long as the
    files and documentation are transferred as a single package.  You are
    not permitted to make printed copies of the puzzles.



                           NOTICE - LICENSE AGREEMENT

    This software and all printed contents copyright 1991-1996 by Computer
    Puzzles Unlimited.  Users of this software are not permitted to make
    copies of any portion without prior written agreement with CPU.  CPU is
    not, in any event, liable for consequential damages, incidental damages,
    or any damages whatsoever resulting from the use or inability to use
    this product, including but not limited to loss or damage of equipment,
    data, information, profits, or other pecuniary loss.

    CPU will replace any software we provide which does not perform
    correctly. Please notify us of any malfunction or suspected malfunction.