============================== README.TXT ================================ Welcome to the Hornet Underground CDROM. If a file ends in .arj, .a01, .a02, etc., it means that the demo is split across several files. Within the "view" program, simply install the .arj file first and then all subsequent .a0x files in order. For someone not in the demo "scene", the productions on this disc might seem a bit confusing. How do I make my system work with demos? Why don't they run with my Sound Blaster? Why don't they run under Windows? Included in the root directory of this CD is a file called demos.faq. This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) will answer many or all of your questions. !!!!!! If you have trouble with this CD, first look at the FAQ !!!!!!! A bit of information is required to understand how the files on this disc are described. _____Types of Files Demos : Demos are full sized productions, containing graphics and a full soundtrack. They typically range from 500k to 4meg in size. Modern demos are often released only at parties. 64k Intros : These productions are smaller versions of demos. They still contain music and graphics even though they are only 64k in size! They are one of the more popular forms of demos today. 4k Intros : These productions are the smallest of all. 4k intros are can be, at maximum size, 4096 bytes. In general, 4k intros have no music or graphics, only code-based effects. Modern 4k intros are actually starting to incorporate music! Here are a list of abbreviations we use in our description files for different types of files: Type Explanation ---- ---------------- demo Demo infs Intros (fast) in4k Intros (4k) in8k Intros (8k) in64 Intros (64k) _____Where are Demos Released? In the olden days (before 1993), most demos were just released on the spur of the moment. Suddenly a group would become inspired, make a demo, and release it to the public. In modern times, most of the good demos are saved for parties. "Party" is simply demo scene slang for a convention or gathering. At parties, competitions are held. These compos determine who entered the best demo, 64k intro, 4k intro, etc. For description purposes, Hornet has made a set of 3-6 character abbreviations -- one for each party. By using these abbreviations in descriptions, anyone can quickly determine what party a demo was released at. Here is a list of all currently used "party markers": Parties from 1992 Marker Party Name ------ ---------- ASM92 Assembly TP92 The Party Parties from 1993 Marker Party Name ------ ---------- AGR93 Aggressive ASM93 Assembly TCC93 The Computer Crossroads TG93 The Gathering TP93 The Party Parties from 1994 Marker Party Name ------ ---------- ASM94 Assembly ABD94 Abduction BIZ94 Bizarre BP94 Bush Party TG94 The Gathering TP94 The Party WIR94 Wired Parties from 1995 Marker Party Name ------ ---------- ABD95 Abduction AGR95 Aggressive ALG95 Algorithm ASM95 Assembly BIZ95 Bizarre BP95 Bush Party (used to be BP][95:) DS95 Digital Symposium ENL95 Enlight EXE95 ??? GP95 General Probe JUH95A Juhla Part 1 JUH95B Juhla Part 2.5 MOV95 Movement NAID95 NAID OS2W OS/2 Warp PC95 Painless Compo SE95 Summer Encounter SIH95 Somewhere in Holland TG95 The Gathering TP95 The Party WIR95 Wired X95 X Parties from 1996 Marker Party Name ------ ---------- 86_96 8086 Compo GP96 General Probe I96 Icing JUH96A Juhla Pi MEET96 Meeting MEK96 Mekka OZ96 Australia SAT96 Saturne SCE96 Scenest SE96 Summer Encounter SYM96 Symposium TG96 The Gathering TS96 The Scene VOL96 Volcanic X96 X In addition, we list how the file ranked at the party. Marker Rank ------ ---------------------------------------- 01 1st Place 02 2nd Place 03 3rd Place nn nth Place DD Entry was disqualified EE Entry was an exhibition XX Entry finished below lowest ranked entry ?? Don't know what rank it was _____Demos are Rated Hornet rates all productions that are uploaded to its archive. We do this so that people who don't have infinite time can easily see what the best uploads of the week were. Ratings vary from "+" (0.5 stars) to "*****" (5.0 stars). The more stars, the better the production. Files rated "[n/a]" mean that we couldn't get the demo to run (locked up or crashed the system). Files rated "[rip]" mean that material from the production was stolen from someone else or blatantly miscredited. A rating of "[rip]" is a very bad thing to get. _____Putting it Together Each directory on this CD has a file called 00_index.txt that describes the contents of the current directory. Here is an explanation of the fields. Name Date Description | | | dawn.zip 63739 01-29-96 ***+ JUH96A:in64:01: Dawn by Jamm demulamu.zip 37877 02-03-96 * JUH96A:in64:XX: Demu Lamu by PWP detached.zip 46812 04-17-96 **+ Detached by Sector 5 distant.zip 4960 02-26-96 **** Distant by Remal ditch.zip 1035619 04-08-96 *** X96:demo:02: Ditch by Spirit dive_fin.zip 612098 01-10-96 *** TP95:demo:16: Dive (final) by Xevius dragon.zip 1238601 01-16-96 **** Dragon by Khyron,GooRoo / KFMF and | | Size Rating Take the description for dawn.zip (as an example): JUH96A:in64:01: Dawn by Jamm In this case, the demo is called "Dawn" by "Jamm". It competed at Juhla 1996 (JUH96A) in the 64k Intro Compo (in64) and placed first (01). _____Conclusion !!!!!! If you have trouble with this CD, first look at the FAQ !!!!!!! ========================================================================== Here is a list of some important files and directories: 00global.txt Global index of all files 00_index.txt Top Level index of this disc 00_index.htm Index for this CDROM in HTML format. setup.exe Windows Installation Program for this CDROM view.exe File Browser/Uncompressor for MS-DOS utils\w16view.exe File Browser for Windows 3.1. utils\w32view.exe File Browser for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Win32s. readme.txt The file you are currently reading docs\ Documentation regarding this CDROM docs\view.doc Documentation regarding VIEW.EXE _bbs\ BBS support files ========================================================================== Quick Start Instructions: MSDOS Quick Start: Change to your CDROM drive and type "view". Example: C:\> D: D:\> view Windows 3.1/NT: Go to "File" menu under program manager and choose Run. At the Command Line box, type: "D:\setup", assuming 'D' is your cdrom drive. This will install a group folder with icons for this cdrom. Windows 95: Insert the cdrom into the cdrom drive. This will automatically start a CDROM browser program called WinView. Alternatively, you can also install the program group and icon by selecting the "Start" menu and choosing "Run". At the Run box, type: "D:\setup", assuming 'D' is your cdrom drive. Using the 00_INDEX.HTM: We have included 00_index.htm files so the user may use a Web browser to view our disc. In order to view this disc using these 00_index.htm files, point your Web browser to the root level 00_index.htm file. For example, in Netscape/Mosaic: 1) Choose File/Open File (or File/Open Local File with Mosaic) 2) Choose your CDROM Drive under "Drives" 3) Select the 00_index.htm file 4) Click on OK The 00_index.htm files have been tested under Netscape 1.1 (Windows, Macintosh, and FreeBSD), Netscape 1.22 (Windows), Netscape 2.0b2, Mosaic 2.00 (Final Beta), and Microsoft Internet Explorer. ============================================================================ WinView and View To make browsing the disc easier, we have included the program WinView for Windows, and the program VIEW for MSDOS on the CDROM. These programs allow you to page through index files, browse through directories on the CD, view documentations and uncompress/install the program(s) you want onto your hard disk. ========================================================================== Shareware This disk contains many shareware programs and images. Shareware can be considered to be a sort of try before you buy system where you are expected to pay the program author a registration fee if you find the program or image useful. You will find details of registration included in the document/text files provided with each program. ========================================================================== Disclaimer Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM, including any written by Walnut Creek. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM, assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with any file on this CDROM. We cannot accept any responsibility or liability in the event that using the software on this disc causes you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from unforeseen crashes. Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks. This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund. ========================================================================== ASP Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and associate member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. 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