WINWHEEL Documentation V.1.2 (07-28-91) Small Evaluation Version (1000 puzzles) (The full version is available directly from the author for $5.00. It contains over 11,000 puzzles. If this version is purchased from the author, registration is only $14.00. See below for details.) Requires VGA Card, Mouse, and Microsoft Windows 3 Copyright 1991 by Russell Mueller Member of the Association of Shareware Professionals _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER This program requires the files VBRUN100.DLL & VBTOOLS.VBX. If you did not get them with WINWHEEL, then please contact your shareware vendor. You may download VBRUN100.DLL from Compuserve. It is in the file VBRUN.ZIP in the MSLANG forum in the Visual Basic library (lib #6). Alternately, contact the author at the address below. There is a $2.00 shipping and handling charge. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration of WINWHEEL, you get the most recent revision of the program and database with over 11,000 puzzles. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT Users of WINWHEEL must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "WINWHEEL is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse- quential, which may result from the use of WINWHEEL." There is a known problem with WINWHEEL and some other Windows programs when used at resolutions higher than standard VGA (640 X480) on graphic cards using the Tseng video chipset. The Orchid ProDesigner II and SpeedStar cards are known to have this problem. The buttons will be improperly placed on the screen. The only solution at this time is to run WINWHEEL in VGA mode, not Super VGA mode. WINWHEEL V.1.2 is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and find that you are using WINWHEEL and continue to use WINWHEEL after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg- istration payment of $19.00 to Russell Mueller. The $19.00 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time. Commercial users of WINWHEEL must register and pay for their copies of WINWHEEL within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Russell Mueller at the address below. Anyone distributing WINWHEEL for any kind of remuneration must first contact Russell Mueller at the address below for authorization. You are encouraged to pass a copy of WINWHEEL V.1.2 along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the WINWHEEL system, software support via mail, and free upgrades/fixes for 90 days from date of registration. WINWHEEL, EGAWHEEL, and VGAWHEEL have been found to be useful to educators at all levels. These programs are being used for improving language skills in the English language. EGAWHEEL and VGAWHEEL are DOS programs nearly identical to WINWHEEL, without the requirement for Microsoft Windows or a mouse. They also contain a built-in editor which may be used to create a custom database of puzzles for education and entertainment. Please contact the author for a site-license agreement with quantity discount. ***ASP Ombudsman Policy***************************************************** "This program is produced by a 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. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536." **************************************************************************** Beware, younger children may not fully understand the rules and are prone to fighting when one player monopolizes the Wheel. Players outside the U.S. may not recognize some of the puzzles, especially those which pertain to U.S. television celebrities or programs. I do not have a database which is specific to the world market. VGA Computer users: VGAWHEEL Evaluation version (11,000 Puzzles) for $ 5.00 VGAWHEEL Registered version (11,000 Puzzles) for $10.00 EGA Computer users: EGAWHEEL Evaluation Version (11,000 Puzzles) for $ 5.00 EGAWHEEL Registered Version (11,000 Puzzles) for $10.00 Windows 3 users: Requires VGA, mouse, and Microsoft Windows 3. WINWHEEL Evaluation Version (11,000 Puzzles) for $ 5.00 WINWHEEL Registered Version (11,000 Puzzles) for $19.00 * U.S. funds only. Non-U.S. customers please use International Postal Order Credit will be applied to your registration if you purchase the full evaluation version directly from the author. Enjoy!-- Russell Mueller 507 Washington Gardens Washington, NJ 07882-9205 U.S.A