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- KIDDIE PUZZLES DEMO PROGRAM
- Version 0.1
- Copyright (C) 1992 Vantage Software Co.
-
- INTRODUCTION
- ------------
-
- kiddie Puzzles is a children's educational program running under Microsoft
- Windows 3.0 and 3.1. It is designed for children from 2 to 6. This program
- teaches children about the use of mouse and improves hand-eye coordination.
-
- The registered version contains 10 different puzzles consisting of animals,
- people, objects, numbers, and shapes. The different puzzles will display
- randomly to provide continuous fun for children. The demo version
- contains only one puzzle of animals. If your children likes to play kiddie
- puzzles on the computer, please register for the complete set of puzzles.
-
- You are welcome to distribute or share kiddie Puzzles demo program with
- your friends provided you do not alter the contents of this program.
- Only kiddie Puzzles version 0.1 can be treated as public domain software.
- You may not distribute the registered version.
-
- FILE LIST
- ---------
-
- The distribution version of KIDDIE PUZZLES contains the following files
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- PUZZLES.EXE - the main executable
- PUZZLES.TXT - this readme file
- PZ0.DLL - graphic library for puzzle #1
-
- All of the above files should be located in the same sub-directory for
- the program to operate properly.
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- -------------------
-
- Since kiddie Puzzles operates under Microsoft Windows 3.0 environment,
- the following system configuration is recommended for kiddie PUZZLES
- to run effectively.
-
- - PC/AT 286, 386, 486, or better computer operating
- at speed greater than 10 MHz
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- - Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later operating environment
-
- - Mouse pointing device
-
- - EGA, VGA, and XGA display system
-
-
- INSTALLATION
- ------------
-
- To install KIDDIE PUZZLES, just copy the files stated in the FILE LIST
- paragraph above into a sub-directory of your choice. Then, you should
- activate the Microsoft Windows 3.0 environment. Next, select the
- "RUN" option under the "file" menu item of your Windows 3.0 Program
- Manager. This will result a dialog box appears on your screen. Under
- the "Command Line" input, type in the directory path of KIDDIE PUZZLES
- and PUZZLES.EXE to execute the program.
-
- If you want to permanently install KIDDIE PUZZLES in your Program
- Manager, please refer to Windows 3.0 User's manual for the procedures
- to adding icons within Program Manager.
-
- PROGRAM OPERATION
- -----------------
-
- Upon activating KIDDIE PUZZLES, it will undergo an initialization process
- for a period of 15 seconds. During this time, a message box will be
- displayed on the screen, and the mouse will be disabled. When the mouse
- is re-enabled, you may click on the "OK" bottom to enter the main program.
-
- After initialization, KIDDIE PUZZLES displays a puzzle in the center
- and eleven puzzle pieces on the top and the bottom of the screen. Just
- drag the pieces with a mouse to match the shape in the puzzle. When the
- mouse bottom is released. If a match is found, the piece will fit in the
- puzzle, otherwise, it will return to its original place. When all pieces
- are placed, a new puzzles will come up. In the demo program, the same
- puzzle will appear but pieces will be in different locations. Double
- click on the left corner to exit program at any time.
-
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- LICENSE AGREEMENT
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-
- The distribution version of KIDDIE PUZZLES is a freeware. It serves as
- a demonstration for the registered version of KIDDIE PUZZLES. However,
- it is copyrighted material, and it is protected by the copyright laws
- of the United States. You may not alter, decompile, nor disassemble
- the program for any purpose.
-
- We encourage you to share this distribution version of KIDDIE PUZZLES
- with your friends.
-
- REGISTRATION
- ------------
-
- Registraion fee for Kiddie Puzzles is $15.00. For registered user of
- Pictures ABC, an earlier program by Vantage Software, the registration fee
- is $7.50.
-
- Registration can be done through telephone or mail. To order by telephone,
- please call 1-800-497-3028, and leave your name and address. Kiddie puzzles
- version 1.0 will be sent to you through C.O.D. To order by mail, please
- fill out the form below and send it with registration fee to:
-
- VANTAGE SOFTWARE CO
- P. O. BOX 612631
- SAN JOSE, CA 95161-2631
-
- DISCLAIMER
- ----------
- Vantage Software Company is not responsible for any damages or loss of data due
- to usage of KIDDIE PUZZLES distribution version.
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