Note: If using File Manager, make sure the current directory is set to that
      of the executing .EXE.

Installation and Registration
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Beginning with the "family" of U4 uploads posted on or after December 12,
1995 there is a difference in installation procedure. Prior to this date
all programs were independent--but now one program will recognize another.

New downloads are for evaluation purposes only and will typically expire
in 60 days. Please register (see below) whenever you intend to keep a
program.

It is important that a first installation be carried out correctly and it
is recommended that a new directory be created for all new U4 downloads as
the installation procedure for the first program will "object" if it finds
old or un-validated copies of other U4 programs already on the system.
Once the first program is installed things become less critical--but
remember to always replace any old keyfile (U4Key.txt) with the new
keyfile that came with the (next) program downloaded and installed.

Likewise, after unzipping, programs should be "moved," not copied.
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Typical first-installation procedures to avoid problems:

	NORMAL.ZIP downloaded from Net

	    > move normal.zip c:\cleandir\normal.zip
	    > cd\cleandir
	    > pkunzip normal.zip

		*OR*

	NORMAL.ZIP unzipped in any directory, then, from the directory...

	    > move normal.exe c:\cleandir\normal.exe
	    > move u4key.txt  c:\cleandir\u4key.txt
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Using an entirely empty directory is not necessary if there are no other
U4 programs already on the directory. Also, once the first U4 program has
been installed, other U4 installations can follow. Just remember to "move"
(if necessary) -- not "copy" -- and use the latest keyfile.
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The U4 family of ASCII chess programs for Windows are (in part):

	ChessU4         - collection manager/game searcher/reader
	NORMAL          - normalizer/proofer/game converter
	ECOClass        - classifies games, assigning ECO (and other) codes
	PERTO           - repertoire analysis
	ChessU3         - mini-max tree searcher
	HighRank        - professional/amateur game sifter/player name
			  normalizer
	PGNSrt          - partial "dup" eliminator and game sorter
	CChunk          - chess game file splitter/combiner
	CMStat          - CM4000 game analysis
	ClassC          - collection color analyzer (full Windows interface)
	NIC2PGN         - NiCBase ASCII -> PGN converter
	CollEdit        - table editor/Event-Site name normalizer
	RTESport        - chess and sports large-scale rating system

	ChessPub        - (Macintosh) reader/publisher/annotator

Registration

   Prices:

	Single copy validation for either NORMAL, HighRank,
	      PGNSrt, or CChunk                                  $5.00

	Pkg.1 validations for four (Windows) programs
	      of your choice except RTESport                    $10.00

	Pkg.2 Package 1 plus four additional programs
	      (eight total)                                     $15.00

	Pkg.3 All (Windows) programs except RTESport
	      shipped on disk                                   $24.00

	(add an additional $3.50 for overseas airmail)

Single copy, and Packages 1 & 2, by EMail validation

Payment by US$ check or money order

Package 3 shipped USPS

RTESport is sold separately.


All orders made payable to:

	Paul W. Onstad        70641.3236@compuserve.com
	10168 Parrish Ave NE
	Elk River, MN 55330
	U.S.A.

Help line (for registered owners) - (612) 241-9212
	-try to call 11:30 am - 3:00 pm EST or late evenings.


Play chess! Have fun!

  -Paul