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*                   Abacus for Windows Ver1.00E  (FREEWARE)                 *
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*                          Copyright(C)1994 by Yuji Noguchi                 *
*                                   Translated by Hitoshi Ozawa             *
*                                   Release 1994/12/20                      *
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  Thank you for down-loading Abacus for Windows. 

  This is just a regular Japanese style abacus (4 beads).  There isn't so
much to explain.  If you're getting tired of all those round off errors or
just getting tired of using a calculator, please use this software.  If
you just can't comprehend all those instructions or just don't have time to
read all those manuals, this software is for you.  It's very very simple
and accurate!

Requirements *****************************************************************
	Hardware:
	    80386 or higher machine
	    4MB or more RAM memory
	Software:
	    Windows 3.1

Liability *******************************************************************
  The author and the developer of this software will not take any
responsibilities for any damages that may occur with the use of this
software.  The files contained in ABACUS.LZH are distributed "as is" and
without any expressed and implied warranties.  The user assumes the entire
risk of using the software.

Included Files ***************************************************************
  The following files are included in the ABACUS.LZH file:
	SOROBAN.EXE	Execution file
	TAMA.BMP	Bead bitmap file
	JUEL.BMP	Bead bitmap file
	README.TXT	Introduction (the file you are reading right now)
	PROGLIST.TXT	List of other programs

Installation ****************************************************************
  After decompressing ABACUS.LZH file in a directory, execute SOROBAN.EXE
file from the File Manager or from the Program Manager (choose [FILE]-[RUN]).

How to Use *****************************************************************
  Just click on the beads to move them up and down.  That's all there is to
it!  I don't think you'll need further documentation.
  To change the beads, open the system menu (click the left mouse button on
the upper left corner of the window) and select LOAD BITMAP.  Specify a BMP
file (make sure the picture is not to large).

Afterthought ***************************************************************
  I really wanted to make a game using an abacus, but I didn't have any good
idea.  If you have any suggestion, please send me a mail.

Distribution ***************************************************************
  Abacus for Windows can be freely distributed if the following
conditions are obeyed: 
	1. If it is to be copied to another forum or to another distribution
	   channel, please contact the developer to let us know exactly
	   where it is to be copied.  We will need this information to
	   maintain and upgrade Abacus for Windows at all locations.
	2. This program can be distributed only in the original archived
	   ABACUS.LZH formatted file.  Do not change this file or any files
	   within. 
	3. Please make it apparent that Abacus for Windows is a FREEWARE.
	   It is necessary to state this in the program description.
	4. If this program is to be mentioned in any article, please send
	   a E-mail to one of the developers.
  If it is going to be distributed in any other ways (e.g. CD-ROM), please
contact the developer.  The developer is willing to discuss other means of
distribution.  Please send a mail to one of the E-mail addresses in the
support section below.

Copyright *******************************************************************
 Abacus for Windows is copyrighted by Yuji Noguchi.  No part of this
program or data may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without a
written permission from Yuji Noguchi.

Support **********************************************************************
  Support for Abacus for Windows is provided by CompuServe E-mail. 
If you have any question, opinion, suggestions, or any other comments, please 
send an E-mail to:

  Yuji Noguchi	  Nifty Serve:	GBH06503
  Hitoshi Ozawa	  CompuServe:	100220,3402

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