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PrankDos v0.1á-v0.8á - Copyright (C) 1995 Micropics, Ltd.
PrankDos v1.0-v1.3 - Copyright (C) 1995 Micropics, Ltd.
Micropics, Ltd. - President: Bryan Stanbridge, Vice-President: Kush Gulati
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-=- Introduction -=-
PrankDos was brought about after Kush and I saw other DOS pranks out there
and decided to make our own.  Basically all it does is run a program that
cancels out normal DOS for the moment and installs PrankDos.  It has a few
programs listed in the directory X:\NO\MORE\COMPUTER\ and they all work.
For information on contacting us please look below.

-=- Disclaimer -=-
This program was tested on a 486sx/33 and a Pentium/75 but in no way does
that garauntee that it will work on your computer.  We can only garauntee
that it will take up hard drive space.  Micropics, Ltd. and all employees
can not be held responsible if something bad happens to your computer when
trying to run PRANKDOS.EXE

-=- FileList -=-
PrankDos currently comes with these files.  If there are more or less files
then is listed on this list you may have a bad version and should contact
the Forest of Wayreth BBS to get another copy.  Please note: We are now
using PKZIP's Author Varification.  When you unzipped these files, if you
did not see an -AV after each file AND this at the bottom:

Authentic files Varified!     # COT180
Micropics, Ltd.

You may have a tampered version.  Please contact the Forest for a 'correct'
version.

FILE_ID.DIZ     <-- Description of PrankDos.  Not necessary to run,
                    you may delete it if you wish.
DESC.SDI        <-- Another description of PrankDos, for other systems. You
                    may delete this file after installing.
PRANKDOS.TXT    <-- This file.
PRANKDOS.EXE    <-- Main executable for PrankDos.
PDOS1.DAT       /__ Data Files.  Needed for operation, DO NOT
PDOS2.DAT       \    DELETE!
REGISTER.FRM    <-- Information on Registering PrankDos.
BETAPP.FRM      <-- Information on becoming a Micropics beta tester.
WHATSNEW.TXT    <-- What is new in this version of PrankDos?
THANKS.TXT      <-- Our thanks go out to people in this file...

-=- Operation -=-
NOTE: ANSI.SYS or another DOS compatible ANSI driver MUST be installed for
this program to work.  There are ANSI screens in this version of PrankDos.
To install ANSI.SYS simply add this line to your CONFIG.SYS:
        DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS
To install another ANSI drive please refer to proper documentation.
To run PrankDos simply execute the file PRANKDOS.EXE.  This file has only
been tested in DOS, the results in windows are unknown as of yet and possibly
a windows version will be released later on.  For now please only run in DOS
for that was what it was meant for.

-=- How do I get out? -=-
To exit PrankDos simply type FORMAT C: on the X:\> prompt.  Have no fear this
should not actually format your computer.

-=- Registration -=-
Please see the enclosed REGISTER.FRM for information on registering this fine
software.  Please note that PrankDos is PostWare, more information on PostWare
in REGISTER.FRM

-=- Beta Testers -=-
Micropics, Ltd. Is currently on the look out for Beta Testers.  If you'd like
to be a Beta tester please look to the BETAPP.FRM enclosed with this archive.

-=- Thanks! -=-
See THANKS.TXT for our list of thanks.

-=- For The Latest Version -=-
To get the latest version have your local SysOp FREQ with the magic name
'PDOS' at the following addresses:
        51:1400/304
        54:810/11
        21:21/0
        100:1313/9

Or call the Forest of Wayreth and look for it in the Micropics Support
section.

-=- Where to reach us -=-
We can be reached at the following locations:
              Bryan Stanbridge                 Kush Gulati
Snail Mail:   36186 Fredericksburg             36332 Fort Sumpter Ct.       
              Farmington Hills, MI 48331       Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Internet:     mantis555@aol.com                wicket1500@aol.com
              bryan.stanbridge@tcb.ack.mi.org  

Through the Forest of Wayreth BBS, which is also official BBS for Micropics.
The Forest's number is (810)553-2644 and it is open 24 hours a day.

Handle:       Sorcerer                         Wicket

-=- Closing -=-
In closing thanks for trying out PrankDos and we hope to have further
products out for you later on in life.  Feel free to E-mail either of us,
I check my Internet mail once every few days, and my E-mail on the Forest
every evening.

Hope you have fun w/PrankDos and have a great 1995!

-- Bryan Stanbridge --