___________________________________________________________________________ INFORMATION FOR SHAREWARE USERS & DISTRIBUTORS ___________________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT INFORMATION =================== PROGRAM: AstroFire VERSION: 2.0s (Shareware Version) DESCRIPTION: ASTROFIRE v2.0s arcade game by ORT Software ASTROFIRE v2.0s arcade game by ORT Software New enhanced version of this critically acclaimed game, featuring new weaponry, increased fire-power, awesome power-ups, improved sound, smoother control, stunning raytraced graphics and many enemy craft and asteroids. This shareware version contains the first 25 action-packed levels. Requires 386 or faster PC + DOS or Win95. ___________________________________________________________________________ SUPPORT ======= AUTHOR: Owen Thomas ORT Software ADDRESS: Owen Thomas (ORT) 2A Berceau Walk Watford Herts WD1 3BL United Kingdom (Please do not phone the above address) E-MAIL: ort@ortsoftware.com WWW: http://www.ortsoftware.com ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED HARDWARE ==================== * 386 or faster IBM-compatible PC * Colour VGA graphics * 1Mb of RAM * 2Mb of hard-drive space * MS-DOS 5.0 or later or Windows 95 * Sound Blaster compatible card (optional) ___________________________________________________________________________ PACKING LIST ============ Pre-installation file list: Filename Size Date Time -------- ---- ---- ---- AFS_DISK.001 594536 1-OCT-97 2:00 FILE_ID.DIZ 383 1-OCT-97 2:00 INSTALL.EXE 58364 1-OCT-97 2:00 VENDOR.TXT 7859 1-OCT-97 2:00 ------ 661142 ------ For on-line distribution, you should compress the above files into a single file, preferably called AFIRE20S.ZIP (other extensions are also acceptable if using a compression program other than PKZIP). Post-installation file list: Filename Size Date Time -------- ---- ---- ---- SETTINGS.CFG 426 1-OCT-97 2:00 FILE_ID.DIZ 383 1-OCT-97 2:00 ASTRO.EXE 44508 1-OCT-97 2:00 DOS4GW.EXE 265420 1-OCT-97 2:00 HELPME.EXE 29970 1-OCT-97 2:00 PART2.EXE 145146 1-OCT-97 2:00 SETUP.EXE 74732 1-OCT-97 2:00 DATA.PAK 478472 1-OCT-97 2:00 CIS.TXT 1256 1-OCT-97 2:00 INTERNET.TXT 574 1-OCT-97 2:00 README.TXT 13187 1-OCT-97 2:00 TERRA.TXT 1452 1-OCT-97 2:00 UK.TXT 1814 1-OCT-97 2:00 USA.TXT 4220 1-OCT-97 2:00 VENDOR.TXT 7859 1-OCT-97 2:00 WORLD.TXT 635 1-OCT-97 2:00 ------- 1070054 ------- The game cannot be run from a CD - it must be installed to a hard drive. ___________________________________________________________________________ INSTALLATION ============ Run INSTALL.EXE and follow the on-screen instructions. ___________________________________________________________________________ TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PROGRAM ============================================================= These are the only Terms and Conditions by which I, Owen Thomas, of 2A Berceau Walk, Watford, Herts WD1 3BL, United Kingdom, permit use and distribution of this Program. "Program" means this version and its related files (including this one). It refers ONLY to the shareware version 2.0s of AstroFire (Episode 1). By copying, using or distributing this Program, you indicate your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. USE OF THE PROGRAM: You are permitted to use the Program for a 30 day trial period, after which you must purchase the full registered version of AstroFire. NON-COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION: Non-commercial distribution (where no charge is made) is permitted without further authorization, so long as the Program is represented as shareware (and not as free or public domain software) and so long as all the Program's files are included without modification. COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION: "Commercial Distribution" means distribution for money or other consideration. A. Except to the extent expressly specified in this document, I, Owen Thomas, have and reserve the exclusive copyright to this Program. B. You may Commercially Distribute the Program so long as you: [1] Market the Program as shareware using the full 30 day "try before you buy" concept. [2] Sell only the most current version of the Program. [3] Distribute the complete Program including ALL of its related files, as released by myself, Owen Thomas. [4] Sell the Program for no more than the equivalent of 30 US dollars if supplied on CD-ROM or 10 US dollars if supplied by other means. These maximum prices include all packing and postage charges. [5] Accept that your right to distribute the Program is non-exclusive and that I, Owen Thomas, reserve the right, upon written notice, to withhold or withdraw permission to distribute the Program from anyone at any time for any reason. [6] Do NOT distribute the Program in a retail store. Only monthly-magazine cover disks and cover CDs are excepted from this rule. DISTRIBUTION IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT: If you want to distribute this Program in a retail store, you must obtain prior written permission from myself, Owen Thomas. Monthly-magazine cover disks and cover CDs are excepted from this rule, but it would be appreciated if you could inform me of any such publication and send me a sample copy when it is available. C. Your right to distribute the Program under these Terms and Conditions is personal and does not include any right to: [1] Sublicense or otherwise cause or permit others to copy or distribute the Program without my written consent. [2] Rent or lease the Program. D. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. I WILL PROVIDE NO REMEDY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. E. MISCELLANY [1] Since I would be irreparably damaged if Sections A or B of these Terms and Conditions were breached, I will be entitled without bond, other security or proof of damages, to appropriate equitable remedies with respect to such breaches, in addition to such other remedies as I may have. [2] You will hold myself, my partners, contractors, employees and agents harmless from damage, loss and expense arising directly or indirectly from your acts and omissions in copying or distributing the Program. [3] With respect to every matter arising under these Terms and Conditions, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the English courts. ___________________________________________________________________________