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- _______________________________________________
- Lexicon Shareware, version 1.0
- Windows 95 platform
- (C) Copyright 1997. Nature Boy Software
- All rights reserved.
- _______________________________________________
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- CONTENTS
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- 3. FILE INFORMATION
- 4. REGISTERING
- 5. OBTAINING LATEST INFORMATION / PATCHES
- 6. CONTACTING NATURE BOY SOFTWARE
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- 1. INTRODUCTION
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-
- Welcome to Lexicon. This file details information on the game
- and how to get in contact with Nature Boy Software. For more
- detailed information on playing the game, see the Lexicon
- user's manual.
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- 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- Lexicon requires the following:
- IBM PC and Compatibles
- Pentium processor or better
- Mouse
- VGA Compatible Display (640x480 resolution with 8-bit (256) color)
- 8MB RAM minimum, 16MB recommended
- Windows 95 (Windows NT not tested)
- Installed "Direct X" drivers
- Hard Drive with at least 8 MB free
-
- About Direct X drivers:
- This game requires Microsoft DirectX 5.0 or later. Direct X is a
- set of drivers (programs) for Windows 95 developed by Microsoft
- to improve performance and provide greater compatibility for new
- computer games and other software. If you do not already have
- Direct X 5.0, you can obtain a copy from Microsoft's web site at:
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- http://www.microsoft.com/directx
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- 3. FILE INFORMATION
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- LEXICON.EXE is the application you will run to play the game. A shortcut for
- it has been created in the program group you specified during installation.
-
- During gameplay, Lexicon will create a high-scores file named "HIGH SCORES",
- as well as a new folder named "SavedGames" which will contain any games
- saved during play. These items will not be removed from your system if you
- perform an uninstall, so they should be removed manually.
-
- A shortcut for uninstalling (removing) Lexicon from your hard drive is also
- provided in your program group.
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- A shortcut for the Lexicon User's Manual is provided in your program group
- as well. This manual contains all of the information you will need on how to
- play Lexicon. This information is also available from within the game by
- selecting the HELP button (rock) while in the main control screen (the pond
- with the lily-pads).
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- 4. REGISTERING
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- If you enjoy the shareware version of Lexicon and want to see more,
- please register your copy. By registering, you will receive the full
- version of Lexicon, featuring...
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- * Many more tile layout patterns for each game type.
- * Tougher computer opponents (Average Joe & Tough Tom).
- * A fully editable dictionary.
- * Saving and loading of games.
- * Play head-to-head against others over the internet, LANs, modem
- and serial port connections.
- * High scores are permanently saved to disk.
- * Word hints (suggestions) available during gameplay.
-
- See the file Order.txt for information on registering Lexicon.
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- 5. OBTAINING LATEST INFORMATION / PATCHES
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- Updates to Lexicon will be made as deemed necessary by Nature Boy Software
- to ensure playability and compatibility to the user community. These updates
- will be made available to the public free of charge, and can be found on
- our web site at:
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- www.NatureBoySoftware.com
-
- For registered users who do not have access to the internet, an update can
- be sent via mail. Please include your product serial number in your
- correspondence, and send your request to Nature Boy Software at the
- address or email provided below.
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- 6. CONTACTING NATURE BOY SOFTWARE
- _______________________________________________
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- Nature Boy Software
- 9810 Tara Court
- Burke, VA 22015-3124 USA
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- www.NatureBoySoftware.com
-
- Internet Email: info@NatureBoySoftware.com
- Phone: (703) 425-5659 Monday-Friday, 9am - 6pm EST
-
- Lexicon Representative...
-
- Chuck Mastrandrea
- Internet Email: chuck@NatureBoySoftware.com
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