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- Documentation for Computer Trivia Quiz
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- Computer Trivia Quiz is a learning game for people of all computer
- skill and knowledge levels. The program allows you to test your
- knowledge of computer terms, computer history, prominent founders,
- ground-breaking events, etc. Computer Trivia Quiz is written for
- those who wish to become more computer literate.
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- The range of subjects is wide. They cover computing from the stone
- age (Stonehenge) to questions about DOS (name a command new to DOS
- 3.3). The questions are designed to provide an enjoyable exercise
- in learning about early microcomputers (remember the Altair?), the
- various computer models (what was the first operational electrical
- DIGITAL computer?), individuals important in computer history (who
- was the first programmer?), computer inventions, their inventors &
- trivia (like how did the name Winchestor come up for hard drives),
- software (who wrote AppleWriter?) and much much more!!!
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- WHAT COMPUTER TRIVIA QUIZ DOES
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- Computer Trivia Quiz is organized as multiple choice game in which
- up to six players can play. When answering a question, the player
- can look at the "hint". The hints are full of useful information
- and make an enjoyable reading and learning tool! Questions, hints
- and answers (correct and incorrect) were written with the intended
- goal of increasing an user's understanding of computers, no matter
- what level of computer knowledge and sophistication the individual
- user possesses.
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- Those that are experts with computers can learn interesting things
- from this program. Beginners can quickly develop a literacy about
- computers which will surely amaze their friends. Do you know what
- kind of a bug the first computer bug was? (hint: it was alive and
- crawled into a relay...) Try this program!!! We think you will
- agree that there's lots of neat things in this one!!! We believe
- you will have fun!
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- Computer Trivia Quiz
- Version 1.0
- Copyright 1991, Shoestring Software
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- This program is distributed as shareware. It may be freely copied
- and distributed as long as this file is included. If you find this
- program useful, you are requested to register your program. Those
- who register will receive the latest updates to this program, hard
- copy of the manual, a colorful tee shirt, and information on other
- products by available from Shoestring Software.
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- The registration fee is $20.00. Please send your name, address
- and any comments today. Registrations should be sent to:
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- Shoestring Software
- P.O. Box 43800
- Las Vegas, NV 89116
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- DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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- THIS SHAREWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS". SHOESTRING SOFTWARE MAKES NO WARRANTY
- OF PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- SHOESTRING SOFTWARE MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
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- THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY LIABILITY
- OF SHOESTRING SOFTWARE WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
- OR REFUND OF THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY.
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- SHOESTRING SOFTWARE HAS MADE THE BEST EFFORT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE
- INFORMATION IN THIS PROGRAM. HOWEVER, AS WITH ANY RESEARCH, WE HAVE FOUND
- CONFLICTING INFORMATION WITHIN IN THE AVAILABLE LITERATURE. SHOESTRING
- SOFTWARE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES WITHIN. IF AN
- INACCURACY IS DISCOVERED, PLEASE CONTACT THE AUTHORS. PLEASE INCLUDE IN
- YOUR STATEMENT WHAT THE INACCURACY IS AND ALSO PROVIDE US WITH TWO SOURCES
- WHICH PROVIDE AN ACCURATE STATEMENT.
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- WHAT IS SHAREWARE
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- Shareware is software that allows you to examine before you spend.
- Shareware authors can get their product to a broad market spectrum
- with few costs. Since the costs associated with product promotion
- and distribution are minimized, the shareware customer gets more
- "bang for his buck". This product would cost much more if it were
- marketed using standard commerical practices. There are no fancy
- bubble wrapped packages, distribution costs or retail store profit
- to be added to the cost of software. Shareware authors place their
- trust in their product. Unlike commerical packages, if you do not
- like the product after you run it, you don't buy it. Those users
- who decide to keep shareware software after trying it are asked to
- register their product with the authors. You register by sending
- your name, address and a modest fee to the shareware author of the
- product. Registered owners of shareware often get additional value
- when they register. Shoestring Software will send you the latest
- version of the program, a colorful tee shirt, a typeset version of
- the online manual, offer you additional products, and 180 days of
- product support by mail.
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- WHAT IS SHAREWARE (Cont)
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- The printed manuals, version updates, and additional support which
- are sent to all registered owners may provide additional incentive
- to register. If you enjoy the product then the shareware author
- deserves to be compensated. The only way that the author can be
- compensated is if you register. When you support the concept of
- shareware by registering, you encourage the authors to continue to
- develop useful and affordable shareware products. The additional
- incentives provided by `Shoestring Software' to encourage users to
- register include a typeset manual and a colorful tee shirt.
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- There are several companies that distribute shareware for a small
- fee. This fee covers their costs and profits. None of the money
- paid to a shareware distibutor goes to the authors. The shareware
- concept only works if enough of you register your products.
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- DESCRIPTION
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- Computer Trivia Quiz is a game in which up to six players can test
- their knowledge of computer terms, information, and the history of
- the developments of computers. While this program is scored as a
- game, the primary objective is for the player(s) to learn.
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- During the game, each player will answer a question in turn. There
- are five possible answers to each question. If the player does not
- know the answer, they can get a hint on the question. The hint can
- provide fascinating information about the possible answers. Should
- the player select the hint, then the player receives no credit for
- answering the question. The hint can be viewed after answering the
- question without penalty.
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- The scoring of the game is simple. Each player receives one point
- for each correctly answered question. If the player read the hint
- before answering, no point will be awarded.
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- REQUIREMENTS
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- The disk should contain the following files:
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- README.
- QUIZ.DOC
- QUIZ.EXE
- QUIZ.FRM
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- In order to play the game you must have the following:
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- - An IBM Personal Computer XT or AT or compatible computer.
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- - The computer must have 320K of RAM.
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- - Your computer must run the PC-DOS or MS-DOS operating
- system at version 2.0 or higher.
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- - Monochrome monitor with graphics or a color monitor.
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- WHAT'S IN EACH FILE?
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- README - This should be the first file you read!
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- QUIZ.EXE - This is Computer Trivia Quiz. Typing `QUIZ' in the
- directory with this file will execute the program.
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- QUIZ.DOC - This is the online manual for Computer Trivia Quiz.
- This is the file that you are reading currently, if
- there is information you need to know it is in this
- file. Registered users will receive a printed copy
- of this online manual.
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- QUIZ.FRM - This is a one page registration form. Should you
- decide to keep this program after reviewing it, you
- should register with Shoestring Software. This one
- page registration form can be printed on almost any
- printer. QUIZ.FRM is a text file. QUIZ.FRM doesn't
- contain any special symbols or format characters.
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- INSTALLING THE PROGRAM
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- Before installation or playing the game, it is recommended that you
- make a backup of the original disk that you received. Instructions
- for the DOS command "DISKCOPY" are displayed on the next page.
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- If you need to make a bootable copy do the following:
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- - Format a blank disk with the /s option.
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- - Copy README and quiz.* to that disk.
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- - DO NOT enable the write protect on the disk.
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- The program maintains a history of which questions were asked, when
- they were asked and whether they were answered correctly. Computer
- Trivia Quiz has a finite number of questions. This information is
- maintained in a file named TRIVIA.HST. The program will create this
- file if it is not found in the current directory. Since TRIVIA.HST
- is updated after every round, you must not write protect the disk.
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- USING DISKCOPY
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- The procedure to use to make a backup disk is as follows. If your
- diskette works in drive A:, then enter the following command:
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- DISKCOPY A: A:
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- If your diskette works in Drive B:, enter the following command:
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- DISKCOPY B: B:
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- You will need one blank floppy disk for this operation. The disk
- can be unformatted. The DISKCOPY command will tell you what to do.
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- HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION:
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- If you wish to install Computer Trivia Quiz on your hard drive, use
- your experience or follow these instructions or some combination of
- the two.
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- - Place the diskette into your floppy drive.
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- - Select the drive which you which to install the software.
- In this example, we will assume that the drive is C>.
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- - Change to the C> drive by entering: C:
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- - Change to the root directory by entering: CD \
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- - Make a directory for Computer Trivia Quiz program: MD QUIZ
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- - Change to the QUIZ directory by entering: CD QUIZ
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- - Copy the diskette to your new QUIZ directory. If the floppy
- with Computer Trivia Quiz is located in the `A:' drive, type
- in the following command: COPY A:*.*
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- CONVENTIONS
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- The keys on the keyboard are referred to in this document within
- < >. For example, the Escape key is <Escape> and return key is
- <Return>. The function keys on the top OR along the left side
- of your keyboard are referred to in this document and within the
- program by <Fn>, where n is the number of the function key. For
- example, function key number one is referred to as <F1>.
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- PLAYING THE GAME
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- The game can be played by up to six players. Begin the game by
- selecting the drive and directory where the game is installed.
- Then type: QUIZ
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- After the initial copyright screens, a screen will be displayed
- which requests that you "Enter the number of Players:" Please
- enter the number of players (range: 1 to 6) by typing the number
- followed by the <ENTER> or <RETURN> key.
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- The names of each player are asked for next. One by one, each
- player can enter his or her name. Please note: The order that
- these names are entered is the order in which the questions will
- be asked.
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- WELCOME SCREEN
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- The next screen welcomes the players to the game. There is a
- menu at the bottom of the screen which displays what key options
- are available. The screen shows:
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- <ESC> = Exit, <F1> = Play Game, <F2> = Options
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- If at this time, the player(s) wants to exit the game, the <ESC>
- key can be used.
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- Hitting function key number one <F1> will begin the game.
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- Hitting function key number two <F2> will allow you to customize
- the game.
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- OPTIONS IN COMPUTER TRIVIA QUIZ
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- Quiz has some options that can be set before the game is played.
- Hit Function key number 2 <F2> to display the options menu. The
- options screen that is displayed defaults as shown below:
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- Music Yes
- Sound Yes
- Nice Comments Yes
- Caustic Comments No
- Use History Yes
- Display Correct Answer No
- Limit time per Question No
- Seconds per Question 30
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- The bottom menu bar of the screen displays the `valid' input for
- this screen. It appears as:
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- <Enter> to toggle, <Esc> to exit, ^ - Up, ^ - Down
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- Most of these options are either enabled (Yes) or disabled (No).
- The initial settings of these options is shown above.
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- MUSIC OPTION # 1
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- Music - When this option is set to Yes, a little tune will
- be played when the question is answered. No tune
- is played when this option is set to No.
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- SOUND OPTION # 2
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- Sound - When this option is set to Yes, a Beep sound will
- be heard when an incorrect key is hit. This just
- means that one of the correct keys must be entered
- before the program can continue. When this option
- is set to No, no beeps will be heard, however, the
- program will still not continue, until a valid key
- is entered.
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- NICE COMMENTS OPTIONS # 3
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- Nice Comments - This option, when set to "Yes", will display
- friendly praise-type comment when a question
- is answered correctly. If set to "No", the
- generic "you got it right" is displayed.
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- CAUSTIC COMMENTS OPTION # 4
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- Caustic Comments - Those players who love insults should set
- the Caustic Comments option to "Yes". If
- set to yes, an insulting comment will be
- displayed at random intervals when player
- gets the answer incorrect. If set to "No"
- the generic "you got it wrong" comment is
- displayed.
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- USE HISTORY OPTION # 5
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- Use History - The questions appearing in each game are chosen
- in one of two ways. The first way is by random
- choice. The second keeps a history of all the
- questions that the players have been asked and
- "ages" them. The program then selects heavily
- from the "older" questions. There is randomness
- in this feature, so questions will not be asked
- in the same order. If set to "Yes", the history
- of questions asked will be used. If set to "No"
- the random question selection strategy will be
- used. Option is set to "Yes" by default.
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- DISPLAY CORRECT ANSWER OPTION # 6
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- Display Answer - When this option is set to "Yes" the program
- will display the correct answer whenever the
- player misses the question. If set to "No"
- this information will not be displayed.
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- LIMIT TIME PER QUESTION OPTION # 7
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- Limit time - This option selects whether players must respond
- within a time limit set for the game. When on,
- each question must be answered before the limit,
- or the player will get the question wrong. When
- this option is set to "NO", each player can take
- as much time as they want. The amount of time
- can be set in option number 8.
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- SECONDS PER QUESTION OPTION # 8
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- Seconds - This option provides the time limit (in seconds) by
- which the question must be answered. This option
- can be set in the range from 10 to 600 seconds. A
- time limit is only used if the option number 6, the
- "Limit time per Question" option, is set to "Yes".
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- HOW TO CHANGE OPTIONS
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- To change the options, use the up and down cursor keys to position
- the cursor on the option you wish to change. The current option
- will be displayed in inverse colors. Once positioned, to change a
- "Yes" or "No", simply hit the <Enter> or <Return> key.
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- To change the `seconds per question' option, just type in the new
- time limit desired, then press the <Enter> or <Return> key.
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- To exit the options menu, press the <Escape> key. The options that
- are displayed on the screen will be valid.
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- COMPUTER TRIVIA QUIZ DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSING AGREEMENT
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- This disk may be freely copied and distributed. However, if you wish to
- charge a minimal fee for a copy of Computer Trivia Quiz, you must have the
- written permission of Shoestring Software. Applications should include
- your statement of consent to the terms below in exchange for authorization
- to distribute Computer Trivia Quiz as shareware. Send an application to:
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- Shoestring Software
- P.O. Box 43800
- Las Vegas, NV 89116.
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- Please include $10 for processing. Authorization will be granted upon your
- meeting the following conditions.
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- 1.) The distributor's advertising must explain that the program
- is shareware. Advertising must state that the software is
- copyrighted and that the shareware distributor is providing
- the program for evaluation purposes. It must explain that
- further use of the program DOES requires registration.
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- 2.) The authors maintain the right to withdraw the program from
- distribution.
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- SUPPORT
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- Shoestring Software is an undertaking by two programmer types who
- work full time jobs. We pledge fast replies to any question sent
- us by mail. Shoestring Software regrets that at this time there
- is no way we can offer phone support. If you should write us for
- assistance, please include all of the following information about
- your system: brand, memory, speed, processor type, version of
- DOS, video adapter card, monitor, and as complete and detailed
- a description of the problem as possible. Those who have already
- registered, please include your registration number. All queries
- and comments should be directed to this address:
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- Shoestring Software
- P.O. Box 43800
- Las Vegas, NV 89116.
-
- Those that question our pledge of support as too general and less
- than specific will appreciate the following. Shoestring Software
- will provide 180 days of support via the U.S. Postal Service. The
- period of support begins the day we process your registration. If
- you, like us, detest legaleeze, then you have our honest pledge
- of support!
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- REQUEST FOR USER SUPPORT
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- Shoestring Software requests your support as well. Yes, we would
- like it if you registered but we would also like to hear from you
- about are product. If you don't decide to keep our program after
- you have reviewed it, we'd like to know why. If you think of ways
- it could be improved please tell us. If you know of a subject or
- question we could use, please write us. Our goal is to develop
- software that educates and informs while being FUN! Anything you
- can think of that would add to the enjoyment or educational value
- of Computer Trivia Quiz would be appreciative. Any suggestions,
- questions or comments should be directed to this address:
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- Shoestring Software
- P.O. Box 43800
- Las Vegas, NV 89116.
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- FINAL PLEA TO REGISTER
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- This program is distributed as shareware. If you decide to keep
- this program, you have a moral obligation to send us money. The
- only way that the shareware concept and continued quality and low
- cost software will be available is if a fair portion of the users
- meet this obligation. A portion, smaller than it should be, will
- always register shareware they use. This plea is to the rest of
- you!
-
- You liked the program, you have decided to keep it around. There
- will come a time when it will be handy. You'll dazzle Uncle Fred
- by playing him a game of Computer Trivia Quiz. Just wait till he
- visits again. You'll play till you've learn every question. You
- will prey upon any other computer user who happens by. You will
- use this program to trade with to your friend for other programs.
- You are requested to register your program, BUT, nobody is making
- you register so you decide to save the $20.00. This plea's for U.
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- THIS PLEA'S FOR U!
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- When you register you will receive the very latest updated version
- of this program. You will also receive information on additional
- products offered by Shoestring Software. You will receive a type-
- set manual for this product. You will receive a really exciting
- colorful tee shirt that you can proudly wear.
-
- The registration fee is only $20.00. We ask you to print the file
- QUIZ.FRM on your printer. Please fill in the form with your name,
- address, system configuration, and any comments.
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- Mail your registration to:
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- Shoestring Software
- P.O. Box 43800
- Las Vegas, NV 89116