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* * * * * * * * * * * GETTING STARTED * * * * * * * * * * *
This file contains detailed information to assist you in getting the Tamper
program installed and running on your computer system.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...
The game of Tamper is intended for IBM-compatible computers running MS-DOS.
To run Tamper, your computer system must meet the following requirements:
IBM AT, PS/2 or 100% compatible computer system.
You should have no less than an 80286 processor running at 12 mhz.
A 386 or better processor is recommended.
MS-DOS 3.0 or higher.
Tamper is also compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1 and higher.
1 megabyte of memory.
Tamper requires 640 kb of standard memory, along with a minimum of
384 kb configured as either expanded (EMS) or extended (XMS) memory.
(Expanded memory yields better performance for Tamper.) If necessary,
consult your memory manager documentation to configure your system.
VGA color monitor.
Your monitor should display actual color. Although the Tamper program
will function on a Black & White or LCD display, discerning colors
is a critical aspect of game play.
A Hard Disk.
One megabyte of free disk space is needed to install Tamper. An
additional one megabyte is sufficient to save hundreds of games.
A Mouse.
Although not required, many people prefer to use a pointing device
instead of the keyboard. Tamper supports any Microsoft-compatible
mouse or pointing device.
INSTALLATION...
To install Tamper, insert distribution disk 1 into a floppy disk drive.
From any DOS prompt (or from "RUN" in Microsoft Windows), type:
A:INSTALL and then press <Enter>.
If you are using drive B instead of A, type B:INSTALL and press <Enter>.
Then follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
You will need to decide in what directory you want to install Tamper. The
default choice is C:\TAMPER. When presented with this choice, either change the
directory or simply press <Enter> to accept this directory. If the directory
does not already exist it will be created.
During installation, you are also given the option to print the full Tamper
manual on your printer. If you do not wish to do so at this time, that's okay;
you can always print it later from within the Tamper program.
The installation procedure copies Tamper onto your hard disk. All necessary
files are placed in the directory you specify. If you already have a previous
version of Tamper located in the directory, installing this new version does
not overwrite your data; your configuration and previous games are preserved.
Installation does not modify your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files in any way.
STARTING TAMPER...
To run the Tamper program, first change to the directory where the files
were installed. This may mean typing the DOS commands:
C: and then press <Enter>
CD \TAMPER and then press <Enter>
Consult your DOS manual if you need assistance changing to the Tamper
directory. Once you are in the Tamper directory, run the program by typing:
TAMPER and then press <Enter>.
To run Tamper from within Microsoft Windows (tm), configure the command line
with the directory containing the Tamper files, such as:
C:\TAMPER\TAMPER
Tamper begins by displaying the title screen. If you do not see the title
screen when Tamper starts, check to be certain your computer system meets the
minimum requirements necessary to run the program.
NOTICE: On some systems, when using Microsoft Windows, Tamper's sound and
music may not function properly. If you notice this, or any other problem when
using Windows, you will need to run Tamper directly from DOS.
DOCUMENTATION...
To print the contents of this file on your printer, type the DOS command:
COPY GETSTART.DOC PRN and press <Enter>.
Once the Tamper program starts, you can access on-line help at any time
by simply pressing the <F1> key. You can also access the Tamper manual this
way. Feel free to use the Tamper help feature as often as you want.
To create a print-out of the entire Tamper manual (if you choose not to do
so during installation), run the Tamper program, press <F1> for help, and then
select MANUAL. Use the <F7> key to generate the printed copy.
If you wish to obtain a professionally-printed copy of the Tamper manual,
you will need to become a registered user of the program.
REGISTRATION...
This version of the Tamper program is distributed as shareware. You are free
to use it for the purpose of evaluating the program. But shareware is not free
software; if you like the program you are expected to pay for it.
When you become a registered user, you receive many benefits, such as a
printed manual, free upgrades, free telephone support, the latest version of
the program, eligibility to compete in Tamper contests, and future newsletters
and announcements.
To learn more about these benefits, and to find out how to register, view
the file REGISTER.DOC. To do so, type:
VIEW REGISTER.DOC and press <Enter>.
* * * * * * * * * END OF GETSTART.DOC * * * * * * * * * * *