
Topics for "U4" 1997-Series Shareware


  - Validation & Registration
  - Lower prices!
  - Updates
  - SWREG (Compuserve's Software Registration Service)

  - Win3.1 & Win95 considerations
  - Installation
	- new validation file - U4KF.TXT
  - reposting
  - list of all U4 programs

Beginning this year, there is now a variety of pricing options--beginning
at only $10.00 (see below). These are also available using Compuserve's
SWREG.

If you don't have Compuserve access, particularly if you're international,
perhaps a friend does. You could send payment to your acquaintence and let
him or her place the order. The process will still allow the disk or
validation (EMail) to be sent directly to you with no delay. (Sorry, we're
not set up for credit cards.)

To register on Compuserve just issue the command...

	GO SWREG

...then enter the keyword, "U4" after selecting the keyword option.

Price list
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U4.1 Full package - 13 programs on disk - $35
U4.2 Full validation only               - $24
U4.3 Full val. w/out ChessU3 & ChessU4  - $19
U4.4 4 prog/validations (your choice)   - $16
U4.5 ChessU3 & ChessU4 only validation  - $13
U4.6 NORMAL val. (or other single prog) - $10
U4.7 Full Update (former validation)    - $10

Note: prices apply to SWREG & mail-order (US$ only, check or money order)

Where a choice (above) is involved--items 4 & 6--you will be contacted to
make your selection (SWREG) or, enclose it in your mailed order. All other
validations are sent as soon as you order is is received. Similarly, item
#1 is mailed when your order is received and an immediate validation is
sent EMail.

ChessU3 & ChessU4 are not available under items 4 & 6 (select item 5
instead--or items 1 or 2).

Mail address:

	Paul Onstad
	10168 Parrish
	Elk River MN 55330
	USA



Note: If you purchased a full validation within the past year,
      you can also obtain a 1997 registration at no cost. Just EMail
      me a note requesting a validation (70641.3236@compuserve.com).
      Be sure to enclose your current validation.

      A full validation purchased prior to January 1996 can be extended for
      1997-series programs with a "Full Update" - $10 (see above).



Win3.1 and Win95
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This section applies to installation procedures for any "U4" shareware
program.

For specific information on operating CHESSU4.EXE, see the file
READMEU4.TXT.

If using File Manager, make sure the current directory is set to that of
the executing .EXE.

With Win95 use of desktop icons, be sure to set the "Start in" directory.
This can be done by right-clicking the icon to select Properties, then
selecting the second tab shortcut.

Right clicking seems to solve many Win95 situations, including the task bar..

For Norton Desktop you should also set the Start-up directory for any U4
desktop icon.


Installation
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Beginning with the series of U4 uploads posted on or after January 12,
1997 there are some considerations involved in installing programs which
have been downloaded since the programs will recognize each other and
object to old or unvalidated versions. It's best to install all new
programs in a single directory. It will help if the directory is free and
clear.

Important: unless you are already registered, remove any old U4 shareware
programs from your system.

New downloads are for evaluation purposes only and will typically expire
in 60 days. Please register (see above) whenever you intend to keep a
program.

It is important that a first installation be carried out correctly and it
is recommended that a new directory be created for all new U4 downloads as
the installation procedure for the first program will "object" if it finds
old or unvalidated copies of other U4 programs already on the system. Once
the first program is installed things become less critical--but remember
to always replace any old keyfile (U4KF.txt) with the new keyfile that
came with the (next) program downloaded and installed.

Likewise, after unzipping, programs should be "moved," not copied.
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Typical first-installation procedures to avoid problems:

	NORMAL.ZIP downloaded from Net

	    > move normal.zip c:\cleandir\normal.zip
	    > cd\cleandir
	    > pkunzip normal.zip

		*OR*

	NORMAL.ZIP unzipped in any directory, then, from the directory...

	    > move normal.exe c:\cleandir\normal.exe
	    > move u4kf.txt  c:\cleandir\u4kf.txt
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Using an entirely empty directory is not necessary if there are no other
U4 programs already on the directory. Also, once the first U4 program has
been installed, other U4 installations can follow. Just remember to "move"
(if necessary) -- not "copy" -- and use the latest keyfile.

You will find the U4 system much easier to use if all programs are in a
single directory.
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Reposting
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The accompanying program can be reposted on other on-line services
provided it is unmodified and contains all the original files. (For a file
inventory, see the "Readme??.txt" file which applies specifically to the
program in question.) Unregistered copies of U4 programs cannot be used
for commercial purposes.

Program List
------------
The U4 family of ASCII chess programs for Windows are (in part):

	ChessU4 	- collection manager/game searcher/reader
	NORMAL  	- normalizer/proofer/game converter
	ECOClass	- classifies games, assigning ECO (and other) codes
	PERTO   	- repertoire analysis
	ChessU3 	- mini-max tree searcher
	HighRank	- professional/amateur game sifter/player name
			  normalizer
	PGNSort 	- partial "dup" eliminator and game sorter
	PGNPack		- archiving program for PGN EMail transmission
	CChunk  	- chess game file splitter/combiner
	CMStat  	- CM4000 game analysis
	ClassC  	- collection color analyzer (full Windows interface)
	NIC2PGN 	- NiCBase ASCII -> PGN converter
	CollEdit	- table editor/Event-Site name normalizer

	RTESport	- chess rating system (register separately)

	ChessPub	- (Macintosh) reader/publisher/annotator


	Paul W. Onstad  	CIS      : 70641,3236
				Internet : 70641.3236@compuserve.com
	10168 Parrish
	Elk River MN 55330
	USA


Help line (for registered owners) - (612) 241-9212
	-try to call 11:30 am - 3:00 pm EST or late evenings.


Play chess! Have fun!

  -Paul
