The Apple Tree
				    Version 1.0

	1) Introduction
	2) Installation
	3) File Descriptions
	4) Comments
	5) Disclaimer


1) Introduction

No capital punishment here, this is a kinder and gentler hangman. Your goal
is to find all of the letters in the word before all of the apples fall out
of the tree. Chose from 6, 9, or 12 apples in the tree. You have three 
different word lists to chose from. The registered version comes with over
39,000 words and the ability to turn any ASCII text file into a custom 
word list.

The Apple Tree is shareware. That is to say, it's not free. Shareware
is a means of marketing software for those of us who don't have a crack
marketing department with a huge budget. 

The basic premise is that you get to try out the software before you buy it. 
Once you've tried the product, and decided it is worth the cost, you send 
in your registration fee and will receive the latest, greatest version of 
the software. This process is known as Shareware Registration. 

The registration price is $19.50 plus S/H. There are three ways to register:

	1) Cash, Check or Money Order
		When the program first starts click on the Cash Order
		button and fill out and print the order form. Mail the
		order from and the amount due in the form of Cash, Check
		or Money order to:

			Greg DeBacker
			140 Bay St., #7
			Santa Cruz, CA
			95060

		Send U.S. dollars or checks drawn on U.S. banks only.
		
	2) CompuServes Shareware Registrstion Forum
		If you are a member of CompuServe you can use their
		Shareware Registration forum to register the software.
		GO SWREG to get to the forum. Once there follow the on
		screen instructions. Use ID# 11746

	3) Credit Card Orders
		You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from 
		Public (software) Library by calling 800-242-4775, Ext. 14682
		or 713-524-6394, Ext. 14682. Order by FAX to 713-524-6398. 
		You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, 
		Houston, TX 77235-5705.
		
				Order Product Number 14682

		THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY. THE 
		AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE REACHED AT THESE NUMBERS.

		Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, 
		refunds, registration options, product details, technical 
		support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, 
		non-credit card orders, etc, must be directed to:

			Greg DeBacker
			140 Bay St., #7
			Santa Cruz, CA
			95060
			Internet: 71042.36@compuserve.com

		To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will 
		notify me the day of your order and I will ship the 
		product directly to you.


2) Installation

Aside from the ZIP file APPLE.ZIP you will need one other file to
successfully install and run The Apple Tree. You will need:

	VBRUN300.DLL

VBRUN300.DLL is the run-time module needed to run all programs written in
the language Visual Basic. VBRUN300.DLL can be found on all on-line 
services, or you can get it off my homepage on the World Wide Web. It is 
usually stored as VBRUN3.ZIP. Once you have VBRUN300.DLL uncompress it and
put this file in your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.

Installation couldn't be easier. Simply create a new directory and put all  
the files from APPLE.ZIP into the directory. Run the program SETUP.EXE to 
install The Apple Tree and to make a Program Group and Icons (Windows 3.1) 
or add a Program Folder (Windows 95).


3) File Descriptions

You should find the following files in APPLE.ZIP

        APPLE.EXE - The executable game file
        APPLE.HLP - The Apple Tree Help file
	SETUP.EXE - Install and Create Group, Icons, or Folder
	FILE_ID.DIZ - File identification file
	README.TXT - This readme file
        WORD6.DAT - Word list file 
        WORD12.DAT - Word list file
        WORD20.DAT - Word list file
        BABY1.WAV - WAV file used in game
        BONEWAH.WAV - WAV file used in game
        CHARGE.WAV - WAV file used in game
        ERASER.WAV - WAV file used in game
        OOOOO.WAV - WAV file used in game
        PICKIN.WAV - WAV file used in game
        SPIKE.WAV - WAV file used in game
        TWANG.WAV - WAV file used in game



4) Comments

Any comments, suggestions, or critiques can be sent to me at one of
the following addresses:

    CompuServe - 71042,36

    World Wide Web - http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/gregdebacker

    InterNet - 71042.36@compuserve.com

    U.S. Mail - 	Greg DeBacker
			140 Bay St., #7
			Santa Cruz, CA
			95060


5) DISCLAIMER 
   
Should you decide to use The Apple Tree you must agree to the 
following disclaimer:

The Apple Tree is supplied as is. You are using this product at your own 
risk. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, 
which may result from the use of The Apple Tree.


Thank you,

Greg