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INFORMATION FOR SHAREWARE USERS & DISTRIBUTORS
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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 PROGRAM:     AstroFire

 VERSION:     2.0s (Shareware Version)

 DESCRIPTION: ASTROFIRE v2.0s arcade game by ORT Software

              ASTROFIRE v2.0s arcade game by ORT Software
              New enhanced version of this critically
              acclaimed game, featuring new weaponry,
              increased fire-power, awesome power-ups,
              improved sound, smoother control, stunning
              raytraced graphics and many enemy craft
              and asteroids. This shareware version
              contains the first 25 action-packed levels.
              Requires 386 or faster PC + DOS or Win95.

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SUPPORT
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 AUTHOR:      Owen Thomas
              ORT Software

 ADDRESS:     Owen Thomas (ORT)
              2A Berceau Walk
              Watford
              Herts WD1 3BL
              United Kingdom

              (Please do not phone the above address)

 E-MAIL:      ort@ortsoftware.com

 WWW:         http://www.ortsoftware.com

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RECOMMENDED HARDWARE
====================

 * 386 or faster IBM-compatible PC
 * Colour VGA graphics
 * 1Mb of RAM
 * 2Mb of hard-drive space
 * MS-DOS 5.0 or later or Windows 95
 * Sound Blaster compatible card (optional)

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PACKING LIST
============

 Pre-installation file list:

  Filename         Size    Date    Time
  --------         ----    ----    ----
  AFS_DISK.001   594536  1-OCT-97  2:00 
  FILE_ID.DIZ       383  1-OCT-97  2:00 
  INSTALL.EXE     58364  1-OCT-97  2:00 
  VENDOR.TXT       7859  1-OCT-97  2:00
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                 661142
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  For on-line distribution, you should compress the above files into a
  single file, preferably called AFIRE20S.ZIP (other extensions are also
  acceptable if using a compression program other than PKZIP).


 Post-installation file list:

  Filename         Size    Date    Time
  --------         ----    ----    ----
  SETTINGS.CFG      426  1-OCT-97  2:00 
  FILE_ID.DIZ       383  1-OCT-97  2:00 
  ASTRO.EXE       44508  1-OCT-97  2:00
  DOS4GW.EXE     265420  1-OCT-97  2:00 
  HELPME.EXE      29970  1-OCT-97  2:00
  PART2.EXE      145146  1-OCT-97  2:00
  SETUP.EXE       74732  1-OCT-97  2:00
  DATA.PAK       478472  1-OCT-97  2:00
  CIS.TXT          1256  1-OCT-97  2:00
  INTERNET.TXT      574  1-OCT-97  2:00
  README.TXT      13187  1-OCT-97  2:00
  TERRA.TXT        1452  1-OCT-97  2:00
  UK.TXT           1814  1-OCT-97  2:00
  USA.TXT          4220  1-OCT-97  2:00
  VENDOR.TXT       7859  1-OCT-97  2:00
  WORLD.TXT         635  1-OCT-97  2:00
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                1070054
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  The game cannot be run from a CD - it must be installed to a hard drive.

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INSTALLATION
============

 Run INSTALL.EXE and follow the on-screen instructions.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PROGRAM
=============================================================

 These are the only Terms and Conditions by which I, Owen Thomas, of
 2A Berceau Walk, Watford, Herts WD1 3BL, United Kingdom, permit use
 and distribution of this Program.

 "Program" means this version and its related files (including this one).
 It refers ONLY to the shareware version 2.0s of AstroFire (Episode 1).

 By copying, using or distributing this Program, you indicate your
 acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.


 USE OF THE PROGRAM:

  You are permitted to use the Program for a 30 day trial period, after
  which you must purchase the full registered version of AstroFire.


 NON-COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION:

  Non-commercial distribution (where no charge is made) is permitted
  without further authorization, so long as the Program is represented as
  shareware (and not as free or public domain software) and so long as
  all the Program's files are included without modification.


 COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION:

  "Commercial Distribution" means distribution for money or other
  consideration.


  A. Except to the extent expressly specified in this document, I, Owen
     Thomas, have and reserve the exclusive copyright to this Program.


  B. You may Commercially Distribute the Program so long as you:

     [1] Market the Program as shareware using the full 30 day
         "try before you buy" concept.

     [2] Sell only the most current version of the Program.

     [3] Distribute the complete Program including ALL of its related
         files, as released by myself, Owen Thomas.

     [4] Sell the Program for no more than the equivalent of 30 US dollars
         if supplied on CD-ROM or 10 US dollars if supplied by other means.
         These maximum prices include all packing and postage charges.

     [5] Accept that your right to distribute the Program is non-exclusive
         and that I, Owen Thomas, reserve the right, upon written notice,
         to withhold or withdraw permission to distribute the Program from
         anyone at any time for any reason.

     [6] Do NOT distribute the Program in a retail store.
         Only monthly-magazine cover disks and cover CDs are excepted from
         this rule.


         DISTRIBUTION IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT:

         If you want to distribute this Program in a retail store, you
         must obtain prior written permission from myself, Owen Thomas.
         Monthly-magazine cover disks and cover CDs are excepted from this
         rule, but it would be appreciated if you could inform me of any
         such publication and send me a sample copy when it is available.


  C. Your right to distribute the Program under these Terms and Conditions
     is personal and does not include any right to:

     [1] Sublicense or otherwise cause or permit others to copy or
         distribute the Program without my written consent.

     [2] Rent or lease the Program.


  D. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
     IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. I WILL PROVIDE
     NO REMEDY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
     ARISING FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR
     BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY
     OF SUCH DAMAGES.


  E. MISCELLANY

     [1] Since I would be irreparably damaged if Sections A or B of these
         Terms and Conditions were breached, I will be entitled without
         bond, other security or proof of damages, to appropriate equitable
         remedies with respect to such breaches, in addition to such other
         remedies as I may have.

     [2] You will hold myself, my partners, contractors, employees and
         agents harmless from damage, loss and expense arising directly or
         indirectly from your acts and omissions in copying or distributing
         the Program.

     [3] With respect to every matter arising under these Terms and
         Conditions, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue
         of the English courts.

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