=============================== README.TXT ================================== Welcome to the Giga Games 2 CDROM. This CDROM disc contains 4,500 files, almost 500 megabytes of games. You'll find all the hottest shareware games here, along with hundreds of educational programs for children to adults. Virtual Reality fanatics will want to try Descent, an awesome 3D flying arcade/action game. ============================================================================ Here is a list of some important files in the root directory. 00_index.txt A list with descriptions of all the files on this disc. filename.txt Complete list of files and their path. go.bat Batch file that starts the view program. readme.txt The file you're currently reading. setup.exe Windows setup program view.exe Program to view the index files and select files to unzip. winview.exe Program to view the index files for Windows. descent\ The game Descent. Excellent 3D action game. docs\ Directory containing Walnut Creek CDROM documentation dos\ Directory containing all the DOS games. os2\ Directory containing all the OS/2 games. vbrun\ Directory containing VBRUN?00.DLL files win\ Directory containing all the Windows games. _bbs\ Directory containing support for bulletin board systems. ========================================================================== To use this disc, you will need to uncompress the compressed programs on the CDROM to your hard disk. To make browsing the disk easier, we have included the WINVIEW program for Windows and VIEW for MSDOS in the root directory of the CDROM. This program allows you to page through the index files and then uncompress the program(s) you want, placing them on your hard drive. ========================================================================== INSTALLATION: The WINVIEW and VIEW programs require no installation as they can run directly from the disc. You can also install the programs onto your hard drive using the SETUP program. To run the installation: 1) Start up Windows 2) Choose RUN from the Program Manager File menu to see the RUN dialog box. 3) In the command line box, type d:\setup (If the D: drive is not your CDROM drive, change it to the appropriate CDROM drive letter.) 4) Click OK to start the installation. ========================================================================== To create an icon for an application you uncompressed from the CDROM, you have two options: 1) First select Windows Setup in the Main Group. Select Options in the menu bar. Select Set Up Applications. Select Ask You to Specify An Application. Type the path and name of the program you'd like to install. Windows setup will copy the program's icon into the Application Group and set up the program to run from the icon. For example, to make an permanent icon for boxworld after copying it with VIEW you would type: c:\win3\games\boxworld\boxworld.exe into the "Specify An Application" box. 2) Start up File Manager. Locate the executable program (which usually ends in .EXE or .COM) you wish to install. Drag that program icon to your Applications program group inside your Program Manager window. Release the mouse button. The icon will now be in your Applications window, and you can run the program be using that icon. ============================================================================= Although you may own this disk, you do not own the programs recorded on it. Many of the programs on this disk are shareware. You are free to try each program for a limited amount of time. If you are satisfied, and want to continue to use the program, you are required to register the program by sending a specified amount of money directly to the author of the program. In many cases the author will send you the most up to date version of the program and a printed manual. Please check the individual files for specific information. Please help support shareware by contributing to these authors. They make discs like this possible. ============================================================================= For Windows programs compiled with Visual Basic, the run time library is required. Copy the files vbrun100.dll, vbrun200.dll and vbrun300.dll in the \VBRUN directory to your Windows system directory. (Most likely your Windows system directory is C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.) ============================================================================= Due to the large number of files on this CDROM, Walnut Creek CDROM cannot possibly attempt to validate the proper operation of the various programs. When a program bug is reported, immediate action is taken to either correct the error or remove the offending program from the CDROM. Still, users must understand that all programs are offered AS IS, and the archive maintainers specifically disclaim any liability should these programs malfunction or cause damage, incidental or otherwise. When testing ANY new software, be certain that all information stored on disk is backed-up before you start, so that you can recover if files are damaged or erased. This is particularly true if you have a hard disk, in which case malfunctions can be spectacularly disastrous. ===================================================================== Disclaimer: You also need to be aware that we cannot accept any responsibility, or liability in the event that using the software on this disk 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. 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. 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. ===================================================================== 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. 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. ============================================================================= This CDROM is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund. Walnut Creek CDROM Suite 260 1547 Palos Verdes Mall Walnut Creek CA 94596 USA 1 800 786-9907 +1 510 674-0783 +1 510 674-0821 FAX info@cdrom.com =============================== README.TXT ==================================