***************************************************************************** *** Read the file LICENSE.DOC to understand your rights *** ***************************************************************************** DEXTERITY SOFTWARE presents BRAINWAVE OVERVIEW -------- Your brain is being invaded! Nanobots (tiny robots created with nanotechnology) have been surgically implanted into your cerebral cortex to reverse the negative effects of television on your central nervous system. After repairing the damage, the Nanobots were supposed to be destroyed by your immune system, but something went wrong. While repairing the brain, the Nanobots began to grow smarter and decided they wanted to live -- at your brain's expense. Now they are feeding on your brain's grey matter and growing smarter still. You must find a way to destroy these invaders before you lose your mind. REQUIREMENTS ------------ * Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 * 4 Megs RAM * 3 Megs Hard Drive space * 386DX or faster (486 recommended) * Sound Card for MIDI music and sound effects FEATURES -------- * 256-COLOR Graphics * Runs in any resolution 640x480 or higher * MIDI Music * Digitized Sound Effects * Artificial Intelligence allows the enemies to learn and adapt * Installation Program * Easy to Uninstall (does not modify any system files) REQUIRED FILES -------------- The following files must be included: VENDOR.DOC SYSOP.DOC LICENSE.DOC README.TXT BRAINWAV.DEX SETUP.EXE SETUP.LGO SETUP.PKG SETUP.INS WAVEMIX.INI ~INS0762.LIB FILE_ID.DIZ HOW TO INSTALL BRAINWAVE ONTO YOUR HARD DRIVE --------------------------------------------- To install BrainWave onto your hard drive, run Microsoft Windows, and select "File" then "Run..." from the main menu in the Program Manager. If you are running Windows 95, select the "Run..." command from the Start menu instead. Enter the full path, and run the program SETUP.EXE. For example, if you are installing from a disk in drive A:, type A:SETUP and then click the mouse on the OK button or press RETURN. Follow the on-screen installation instructions to proceed. You will be asked to enter the path to the directory on your hard drive where you wish to install the game files, or to accept the default choice. The installation program will copy the files to your hard drive and create a Program Manager group which will contain the game. To play BrainWave, simply open the program group, and double click the mouse on the icon of the game. REGISTERED USERS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING ------------------------------------------- * 6 New Mind-Blowing Scenarios * 12 New Enemies with 18 Different Attack Formations * Twin Photons at 3 Power Levels * Cheat Codes for Extra Lives and More Power-Ups * Advance Notification of New Releases * Product Technical Support * Our Sincerest Gratitude for Supporting the Shareware Method HOW TO REGISTER BRAINWAVE ------------------------- The registration price for BrainWave is only $19.95. We pay shipping and handling. There are 2 ways to register: 1. REGISTER BY MAIL To register BrainWave by mail, simply print out the registration form and mail it with your payment. You can either print out the file ORDER.FRM in your BRAINWAV directory, or you can run the game and click the mouse on "How To Register BrainWave" on the title screen and follow the directions. 2. REGISTER ON COMPUSERVE If you have access to CompuServe, GO SWREG to enter the shareware registration database, and register PRODUCT ID 8182. CompuServe will bill your account directly and notify us to ship a disk out to you right away. We recommend registration by CompuServe for users outside the United States since it is faster and easier than obtaining a check drawn on U.S. funds. A NOTE ON SPEED --------------- If BrainWave's graphics performance appears slow and choppy on your system, you can try the following to improve its speed: - If you are running applications in the background that are consuming CPU time, close them before playing BrainWave. BrainWave will perform best if it doesn't have to share CPU time with other applications. If you are running spreadsheet calculations in the background, for instance, BrainWave's performance may decline, depending on the speed of your system. - BrainWave performs best at 640x480 resolution in 256-color mode. BrainWave will run in higher resolutions and at higher color modes, but performance may suffer on slower machines. Use the Windows Setup program to verify that you are running Windows in 640x480 resolution with 256 colors. - Try disabling BrainWave's sound effects and/or music. You can turn these on or off through BrainWave's Options menu. When the music or sound effects are turned off, graphics performance will improve slightly because BrainWave will automatically use the extra CPU time to enhance drawing speed. SUPPORT POLICY -------------- Dexterity Software will provide technical support to registered users for a period of twelve (12) months after registering. Registered users may contact Dexterity Software using any of the following means: Internet Email: dsgames@dexterity.com CompuServe: 103067,3532 America Online: DexterSoft World Wide Web: http://www.dexterity.com U.S. Postal Mail: Dexterity Software P.O. Box 571961 Tarzana, CA 91357-1961 DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE ----------------------- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT ----------------------- Dexterity Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For updates and new releases, visit our web site: http://www.dexterity.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------