V E N D O R   I N F O R M A T I O N   f o r   P O D
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SUMMARY

  Product:        POD version 1.3
  Description:    Challenging puzzles with EGA graphics
  Required:       256KB memory, EGA
  Registration:   A$20 or US$18 including shipping

  Author:         Nick Rogers
                  SwordSoft

  Distributor:    Rob McDonell
                  ARK ANGLES
  Address:        24 Alexander Ave
                  Hazelbrook  NSW  2779
                  AUSTRALIA
  Phone:          (047)588100 or Intl+61-47-588100
  Fax:            (047)588638 or Intl+61-47-588638


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

  ONE LINER:

    Challenging puzzles with great EGA graphics and a space flavour

  SHORT DESCRIPTION:

    Move your "pod" around a network of coloured tracks to remove them, but
    avoid falling off.  Harder than it sounds!  A challenging puzzle game,
    featuring great EGA graphics with a distinctive space flavour.

  MEDIUM DESCRIPTION:

    This puzzle game for EGA systems stands out by having a high level of
    graphics and can be operated on a variety of computer speeds (from XT to
    486).  The puzzles are challenging enough for the most dedicated mind-
    bender, yet the concept is simple enough to explain to children.  20
    levels come with the shareware program, with another 60 waiting for the
    registered users (who will also receive a bonus level designer).  Other
    features include online help, sound effects, and a demo mode.

  LONG DESCRIPTION:

    Move your "pod" around the network of coloured tracks to remove them, but
    avoid falling off or being left stranded.  Different colours require
    multiple passes, which makes life that more interesting, and other pieces
    do even more interesting things like throwing you half way across the
    board!  Using the cursor keys the game is easy to play, yet the levels can
    be very challenging for even the most dedicated puzzle freaks.  Children
    will find the colours amusing, and the simplicity of the game will enable
    them to play it almost immediately.  The game comes with online help,
    sound effects, and a demo mode which goes through the basics of the game
    while you watch.  20 levels are issued with the shareware version, while
    registered users will enjoy a further 60 levels, plus a utility that
    enables them to create their own POD levels.  POD works on any IBM
    compatible with EGA graphics and 256KB of memory.
    
  KEY WORDS:

    Shareware, Game, EGA, Graphics, Board.


DISTRIBUTION POLICY

  Shareware Vendors have permission to copy and redistribute this program on
  the following conditions:

   1. The product is distributed in its entirety without modification directly
      from the Shareware Installation Disk.  Loader programs and documentation
      files may be added, and the product may be bundled with catalogues or
      other Shareware.

   2. The product is identified as Shareware in all catalogues and labelling,
      and recipients informed that the program requires further payment to
      ARK ANGLES for use beyond the 60 day evaluation period;

   3. Only a reasonable copying and distribution fee of not more than A$10 is
      charged.

   4. ARK ANGLES has not requested in writing that the Vendor cease further
      distribution.

  Vendors who inform ARK ANGLES that they wish to distribute this product will
  be sent updates and other new programs periodically.

  An arrangement is available for reputable Shareware vendors who would like
  to accept registrations for ARK ANGLES products for a commission.  No stock
  has to be kept.  Contact ARK ANGLES for details.


ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION

  Placing of this program on bulletin boards and the like is encouraged.  The
  contents of the Shareware Installation Disk should be packed into a single
  file with a popular file archiving and compression program.  The file
  should be called POD13.xxx where the 13 indicates version 1.3, and xxx
  is the normal file extension associated with the compression program used.


DISTRIBUTION SEQUENCE

  Major new releases of this program will be distributed to the following
  parties in the order listed:

   1. Beta Testers for final validation.

   2. Registered Users who are eligible for a further upgrade.

   3. Shareware Vendors who have a commission agreement with ARK ANGLES.

   4. Other Shareware Vendors who have indicated their desire get updates.

   5. Various Bulletin Boards.

  Minor new releases will generally only be distributed to Testers and
  specific Registered Users who may require a particular fix.


FILES ON THE INSTALLATION DISK

  The Shareware Installation Disk contains the following files.  No copy of
  the program may be distributed unless all files are included.

    CATALOG .EXE  Ark Angles product catalogue
    FILE_ID .DIZ  Program description for bulletin boards
    HISCORE .DAT  High scores
    INSTALL .EXE  Installation program
    ORDERFRM.TXT  Order Form
    POD     .EXE  The main program
    POD     .ICO  Windows icon
    POD     .TXT  Product and installation information
    REGISTER.TXT  Registration and support information
    SERIES1 .POD  The main set of 20 levels
    VENDOR  .TXT  Vendor and distribution information

  The Registered Installation Disk also includes the following files.

    SERIES2 .POD  The second set of 20 additional levels
    SERIES3 .POD  The third set of 20 additional levels
    SERIES4 .POD  The fourth set of 20 additional levels
    PODMAKE .EXE  Program to make your own levels