







                                                               WinRoach 1.0
                                                              User's Manual



                                                                  08-Jul-91




                                Copyright (c) 1991 New Generation Software
                                                       All rights reserved.







                                For IBM, PC/XT, PC/AT, PS/2 and compatibles













                                                    New Generation Software
                                                            P.O. Box 890482
                                                         Houston, TX  77289

                                                      Orders:(800) 964-7638
                                                      Fax:   (504) 528-3736



                        New Generation Software (NGS)

                                Presents...

                             W i n R o a c h

        An Entertaining Windows 3.0 program that delivers just what
        you would expect:

        Roaches, Roaches, Roaches everwhere... They scurry across the
        screen and hide under windows.  Use the mouse to "sqaush" and
        "extermidate" the pesky roaches.


Overview

        This entertaining program will make closing and moving windows a
        treat.  Why?  Because everytime you close the active window,
        roaches may become exposed, and they hate that.  They'll
        immediately scurry to hide behind the next active window.  If they find
        another window to hide under on the way to the active window, they'll
        hide under it.

        When the roaches are hidden there is no impact on system performance
        so you can afford to have this utility up at all times to keep
        things exciting when you close or move windows...


Package contents

        WINROACH.ZIP contains the following files:

        WINROACH.DOC   - Installation & User's Guide
        WINROACH.EXE   - WinRoach program


Features


      * Ability to add up to 10 roaches that'll scurry under the
        active window when exposed.

      * Ability to control the speed of the roaches via the Options
        dialog.

      * Ability to squash the pesky roaches using mouse button 1!

      * Command Line Parameters:

        /S speed     - Initial speed of the roaches in milliseconds.
        # of roaches - the number of roaches to display initially.

        To create 8 roaches with a speed of 50 milliseconds enter:

              winroach 8 /s 50


Installation

        To install WinRoach, use PKUNZIP to unzip the contents of the
        WINROACH.ZIP file into your Windows subdirectory (i.e. C:\WINDOWS).

        WinRoach can be installed so that it is started automatically when
        Windows is started, or started only upon your request.

        To allow WinRoach to be started automatically, you will need to edit
        the WIN.INI file found in the Windows subdirectory.  You will need
        to change the line containing LOAD keyword so that it contains
        the WINROACH.EXE name (i.e. LOAD=C:\WINDOWS\WINROACH.EXE).  The next
        time you start Windows,  WinRoach will be loaded and run automatically.

        If you wish to start WinRoach by yourself, it will be easier if you
        install WinRoach into one of the Group menus of the Program Manager.
        Choose 'New' off the 'File' Menu of the Program Manager (Refer to
        the Windows documentation on how to install programs within
        a Group of the Program Manager).


Registration

        The base registration fee is $9.95.  Registration:

        * Gets you SOURCE CODE!!!

        * Gets you the latest version of WinRoach, and information about new
          releases.

        * Gets you a printed User's Guide.

        * Encourages NGS to continue producing new Window's programs.

        You will find a registration form at the end of this user's manual
        that outlines the procedures for registering your copy of the program.



Using WinRoach

        Once you start WinRoach you may notice a number of roaches (four
        is the default) have been place randomly on the desktop.  If any
        are exposed, they will immediately scurry to hide behind the
        active window.

        WinRoach is started as an icon, and it will keep that state.  You
        can access all WinRoach options by accessing the system menu of
        WinRoach.

        Use mouse button 1 to sqaush the pesky roaches.

        The current WinRoach options are:

           Add Roach...    This options creates another roach and places it
                           randomly upon the desktop (up to 10 roaches).

           Delete Roach... This option will delete a roach from the desktop.
                           It randomly picks which roach to delete.

           Options...      This will bring up a dialog box that allows you
                           to control how fast the roaches scurry.

           ReScatter...    This options rescatters all hidden roaches.  This
                           is the option to use to redistribute the roaches
                           instead of moving or closing windows.

           About...        This option brings up the About Box dialog for
                           WinRoach.



Licensing and distribution

        WinRoach is copyrighted and has been released for distribution as
        SHAREWARE.  Please note that a great deal of effort and time has
        been invested in the development of this program.  You are granted
        a license to try WinRoach for a reasonable trial period without risk.
        If, after this time, you find this program useful and intend to use
        it, you are expected to register.

        The base registration fee is $9.95.  Registration:

        * Gets you SOURCE CODE!!!

        * Gets you the latest version of WinRoach, and information about new
          releases.

        * Gets you a printed User's Guide.

        * Encourages NGS to continue producing new Window's programs.

        You will find a registration form at the end of this user's manual
        that outlines the procedures for registering your copy of the program.
        Please keep in mind that NGS must have a registration form on file
        for you before any product support can be offered.

        Operators of electronic bulletin boards (Sysops) are encouraged to
        post WinRoach for downloading by their users.

        WinRoach may be uploaded to and downloaded from commercial systems
        such as CompuServe, the Source, and BIX.  The only charge
        paid by the subscriber is for on-line time and there is no charge
        for the program.  Those copying, sharing, and/or electronically
        transmitting the program are required not to delete or modify the
        copyright notice and restrictive notices from the program or
        documentation; anyone doing so will be treated as a contributory
        copyright violator.

        If you are passing this program on to others, uploading it to a
        bulletin board system, or including it in a user's group library, do
        not separate the files contained in the distribution archive - pass
        the entire archive on to the intended party.  This ensures that
        those who receive the program will have all the correct
        configuration utilities and documentation necessary to get WinRoach up
        and running quickly.  A listing of the files you should have and a
        description of each is listed in a previous section of this
        document.

        The WinRoach documentation may not be modified by users.  The program
        may not be separated from the documentation when distributed.
        Printed or Photocopies ("Xeroxed") copies of the WinRoach
        documentation (i.e., this manual) may not be distributed or sold
        without the written permission of the New Generation Software.

        No other person other than New Generation Software, may accept payment
        or royalties for this program.

        This license to use WinRoach does NOT include the right to distribute
        or sell WinRoach.  Distribution terms are detailed on the next page.




Public domain and shareware

        Distributors of "public domain" or user-supported software
        libraries must obtain written permission to distribute copies of
        WinRoach.  No one may use WinRoach as a promotion for any commercial
        venture or as an enticement for the user to pay for any program,
        product, or service unless they have received the express written
        permission of NGS.

        In order to distribute WinRoach, a dealer or disk vendor must comply
        with the following conditions:

          (1)  You must obtain written permission from NGS to
               distribute WinRoach.  Please use the vendor application supplied
               near the end of this user manual.  If you receive no reply,
               write again: Silence does NOT constitute permission, and you
               may not distribute "pending" receipt of permission.

          (2)  A maximum disk fee as set by NGS in the vendor
               contract must not be exceeded.  WinRoach may not be included
               on any disk sold for more than this maximum.  Major CD-ROM
               or optical disk libraries are exempt from this restriction,
               provided that they have NGS's permission to distribute
               WinRoach.

          (3)  Vendors may not modify or delete ANY files on the disk.
               Vendors may add a "GO" program, and/or a reasonable number of
               small text files designed to assist or provide a service to
               the user, but these added files must be easily identifiable
               and end-users must be allowed to delete the added files.

          (4)  Vendors must make a reasonable effort to distribute only the
               most recent versions of WinRoach.  All vendors who have
               requested and received written permission to distribute
               WinRoach will receive new MAJOR releases as they are issued.

          (5)  All disk vendors must comply with any and all vendor guidelines
               vendor requirements set forth by the Association of Shareware
               Professionals (ASP); for more information about ASP, contact its
               chairman, Jim Button, at Buttonware in Seattle.  Violation of
               any ASP guideline or requirement automatically revokes
               permission to distribute WinRoach.

        Until formal requirements are adopted by the ASP, you must comply
        with the following guidelines:  Vendors must make an attempt to
        educate users on the nature of Shareware.  Catalogs,
        advertisements, order forms, and all disks sold should contain
        ASP-approved or recommended wording describing the nature of
        shareware, and should explicitly state that no part of disk sale
        revenues are paid to the programs' authors.  When vendor catalogs
        or advertisements carry both Shareware and PD programs, the
        Shareware programs must be differentiated from the public domain
        programs in some way (in the description, with an asterisk, by
        listing the registration fee, etc.).

        ASP

        WinRoach is a Shareware program conforming to standards as established
        by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) located at
        325 118th Ave. S.E., Suite 200, Belleview, WA  98005.




                             --- LIMITED WARRANTY ---

        THIS PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED "AS
        IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
        INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
        MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT
        TO DEFECTS IN THE PROGRAM OR DOCUMENTATION.  NEW GENERATION
        SOFTWARE ASSUMES NO RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE
        PROGRAM.  SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE
        COST OF ANY LOSS OF PROFIT OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGE.  SOME
        STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE
        ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  THIS STATEMENT SHALL BE
        CONSTRUED, INTERPRETED, AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
        TEXAS.



Registration Form

          WinRoach ORDER FORM

 Name:    ____________________________________________________

 Company: ____________________________________________________

 Address: ____________________________________________________

          ____________________________________________________

 CompuServe ID Number: _______________________________________
  (If applicable)

 City:    ________________________  St:______  Zip:___________

 Phone: (______)_________________     Country:________________


         ____ WinRoach (s)             @ $9.95 :  _______.____

         Shipping and Handling ($2.50 per disk):  _______.____

      Texas Residents add appropriate sales tax:  _______.____

                                           Total: _______.____


 Disk Size(circle one)    5.25" acceptable     3.5" required

 Please enclose a check payable to New Generation Software; or you
 may use Visa or MasterCard.  For credit cards,
 please enter the information below:

 Card #:__ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __

 Expiration date: ____/____

 Signature:  _________________________________________


 Where did you get your copy of WinRoach?


 ____________________________________________________________


 What version of WinRoach have you been evaluating?


 _____________________________________________________________


          Send to:  New Generation Software
                    P.O. Box 890482
                    Houston, TX.  77289

          or call:  Orders:(800) 964-7638
                    Fax:   (504) 528-3736

           (Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for delivery)





                         WinRoach VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
                         -------- ------ ----------- ----


        Company Name: _________________________________________________________

             Address: _________________________________________________________

                      _________________________________________________________

                      _________________________________________________________

               Phone: _________________________________________________________

             Contact: _________________________________________________________


        What price are you planning to charge for WinRoach? ______________________

        Would you like to receive major upgrades as they become available? ____


        I certify that the above named company is a legitimate shareware disk
        vendor, and that the above named company will adhere to the policies
        set forth in the "Public Domain and Shareware Libraries" section of the
        WinRoach User Manual.


        Signature: ____________________________________  Date: ________________


        NOTE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE DEALERS:

        In order that We can verify that you are a legitimate shareware vendor,
        We request that you include a copy of your product catalog with this
        application, along with a blank diskette and mailer.  Once you have
        been approved, you will receive written permission from NGS to
        include WinRoach in your library for distribution.  Additionally, you
        will receive your diskette back containing the latest WinRoach release.

        We are also requesting that you send me revisions of your catalog as they
        are published.  The main reason behind this is that a mailing list of
        active vendors will be maintained.  My continued receipt of your
        catalog will both enable me to verify that you have the most recent
        WinRoach release (within reason), as well as know that your business is
        still active.

        When major revisions are made to the program, We will send you the
        latest upgrade such that your library is kept up to date.

        Send this application to:

          New Generation Software
          P.O. Box 890482
          Houston, TX.  77289

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