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- LAST OF THE FREE
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- System Requirements
- -------------------
-
- This program is available in two versions: one with 8-bit samples (for use
- with 8- or 16-bit Sound Blasters), and one with 16-bit samples (for use with
- the Sound Blaster 16 only). Either version can also be used without a sound
- card, using the PC's built-in speaker.
-
- The system requirements vary with the version supplied. To check which
- version you have, enter
-
- VERSION
-
- from the DOS prompt.
-
- The basic (8-bit samples) version requires the following:
-
- - PC compatible computer
- - VGA display adapter
- - 512K RAM (640K for Sound Blaster, with 536,000 bytes free
- as reported by CHKDSK)
-
- Although it should (?) run on an 8086 machine, it probably needs a 286 or
- better to be of any use.
-
- The 16-bit sample version requires the following:
-
- - PC compatible computer (286 or better)
- - VGA display adapter
- - 2Mb RAM (566,000 bytes free conventional memory, plus 622,592 bytes
- (608K) of XMS (extended memory))
- - Sound Blaster 16
-
- This version can also be used on the basic system outlined above, if the PC
- speaker sound option is used.
-
-
- Installation
- ------------
-
- To install the program, all that is required is to create a directory for
- it on your hard disk and copy the files across. A program is included to
- do this for you, if necessary. Type INSTALL and follow the instructions
- given.
-
-
- Running
- -------
-
- Start the game by typing
-
- LOTF
-
- The first time this is done, the SETUP program will be run automatically,
- allowing you to set the sound device and other options. This program can be
- run at any time, should you want to change any of the settings, by entering
-
- SETUP
-
- at the command prompt.
-
- Note: If you are running the 16-bit version with the Sound Blaster 16, check
- the treble setting on the mixer. The SB16 software has probably set this to
- zero, to hide the noise heard when playing 8-bit samples. You should change
- this back to 127 when playing 16-bit samples, otherwise the sound will be
- unnecessarily dulled.
-
-
- Problems
- --------
-
- Should you have any problems running the program, a description of error
- messages and possible solutions is available by typing
-
- HELP
-
- This also contains help on setting up your machine to get the best results
- from the Sound Blaster cards.
-
- You can also view *this* file (that you're reading now), by typing
-
- README
-
-
- Registration
- ------------
-
- The unregistered game is complete except for the hi-score table; this is
- enabled by a password supplied on registration. If you like the game,
- please register.
-
- The registration fee is £10 (payment in sterling only please). Please send
- cheques drawn on a UK bank, or international money orders, to:
-
- Adrian Page
- 2 St Edburgs Close
- Bicester
- Oxfordshire
- OX6 8BL
- England
-
- Please make sure your name and address are printed clearly.
-
- If you would like to obtain the 'other' version of the program (e.g. the
- 16-bit version if you've got the 8-bit one), please add an extra £2.50 (UK
- residents; for outside the UK, add £5) to the registration fee, stating
- clearly which version you require. The 8-bit version is supplied on a
- 3.5" 720k disk, the 16-bit version on 3.5" 1.44Mb disks.
-
- All prices include postage & packaging.
-
- Remember that the shareware concept can only work with your support. If you
- want to see quality programs released as shareware, you must register.
-
-
- Distribution
- ------------
-
- The unregistered program may be copied and distributed freely, on condition
- that all the original files and messages are included, unmodified.
-
- The program and its associated files are, and will remain, copyright (C) 1993
- Adrian Page.
-
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- Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Inc..
-