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WinRoach 1.0
User's Manual
08-Jul-91
Copyright (c) 1991 New Generation Software
All rights reserved.
For IBM, PC/XT, PC/AT, PS/2 and compatibles
New Generation Software
P.O. Box 890482
Houston, TX 77289
Orders:(800) 964-7638
Fax: (504) 528-3736
New Generation Software (NGS)
Presents...
W i n R o a c h
An Entertaining Windows 3.0 program that delivers just what
you would expect:
Roaches, Roaches, Roaches everywhere... They scurry across the
screen and hide under windows. Use the mouse to "squash" and
"exterminate" the pesky roaches.
Overview
This entertaining program will make closing and moving windows a
treat. Why? Because everytime you close the active window,
roaches may become exposed, and they hate that. They'll
immediately scurry to hide behind the next active window. If they find
another window to hide under on the way to the active window, they'll
hide under it.
When the roaches are hidden there is no impact on system performance
so you can afford to have this utility up at all times to keep
things exciting when you close or move windows...
Package contents
WINROACH.ZIP contains the following files:
WINROACH.DOC - Installation & User's Guide
WINROACH.EXE - WinRoach program
Features
* Ability to add up to 10 roaches that'll scurry under the
active window when exposed.
* Ability to control the speed of the roaches via the Options
dialog.
* Ability to squash the pesky roaches using mouse button 1!
* Command Line Parameters:
/S speed - Initial speed of the roaches in milliseconds.
# of roaches - the number of roaches to display initially.
To create 8 roaches with a speed of 50 milliseconds enter:
winroach 8 /s 50
Installation
To install WinRoach, use PKUNZIP to unzip the contents of the
WINROACH.ZIP file into your Windows subdirectory (i.e. C:\WINDOWS).
WinRoach can be installed so that it is started automatically when
Windows is started, or started only upon your request.
To allow WinRoach to be started automatically, you will need to edit
the WIN.INI file found in the Windows subdirectory. You will need
to change the line containing LOAD keyword so that it contains
the WINROACH.EXE name (i.e. LOAD=C:\WINDOWS\WINROACH.EXE). The next
time you start Windows, WinRoach will be loaded and run automatically.
If you wish to start WinRoach by yourself, it will be easier if you
install WinRoach into one of the Group menus of the Program Manager.
Choose 'New' off the 'File' Menu of the Program Manager (Refer to
the Windows documentation on how to install programs within
a Group of the Program Manager).
Registration
The base registration fee is $9.95. Registration:
* Gets you SOURCE CODE!!!
* Gets you the latest version of WinRoach, and information about new
releases.
* Gets you a printed User's Guide.
* Encourages NGS to continue producing new Window's programs.
You will find a registration form at the end of this user's manual
that outlines the procedures for registering your copy of the program.
Using WinRoach
Once you start WinRoach you may notice a number of roaches (four
is the default) have been place randomly on the desktop. If any
are exposed, they will immediately scurry to hide behind the
active window.
WinRoach is started as an icon, and it will keep that state. You
can access all WinRoach options by accessing the system menu of
WinRoach.
Use mouse button 1 to sqaush the pesky roaches.
The current WinRoach options are:
Add Roach... This options creates another roach and places it
randomly upon the desktop (up to 10 roaches).
Delete Roach... This option will delete a roach from the desktop.
It randomly picks which roach to delete.
Options... This will bring up a dialog box that allows you
to control how fast the roaches scurry.
ReScatter... This options rescatters all hidden roaches. This
is the option to use to redistribute the roaches
instead of moving or closing windows.
About... This option brings up the About Box dialog for
WinRoach.
Licensing and distribution
WinRoach is copyrighted and has been released for distribution as
SHAREWARE. Please note that a great deal of effort and time has
been invested in the development of this program. You are granted
a license to try WinRoach for a reasonable trial period without risk.
If, after this time, you find this program useful and intend to use
it, you are expected to register.
The base registration fee is $9.95. Registration:
* Gets you SOURCE CODE!!!
* Gets you the latest version of WinRoach, and information about new
releases.
* Gets you a printed User's Guide.
* Encourages NGS to continue producing new Window's programs.
You will find a registration form at the end of this user's manual
that outlines the procedures for registering your copy of the program.
Please keep in mind that NGS must have a registration form on file
for you before any product support can be offered.
Operators of electronic bulletin boards (Sysops) are encouraged to
post WinRoach for downloading by their users.
WinRoach may be uploaded to and downloaded from commercial systems
such as CompuServe, the Source, and BIX. The only charge
paid by the subscriber is for on-line time and there is no charge
for the program. Those copying, sharing, and/or electronically
transmitting the program are required not to delete or modify the
copyright notice and restrictive notices from the program or
documentation; anyone doing so will be treated as a contributory
copyright violator.
If you are passing this program on to others, uploading it to a
bulletin board system, or including it in a user's group library, do
not separate the files contained in the distribution archive - pass
the entire archive on to the intended party. This ensures that
those who receive the program will have all the correct
configuration utilities and documentation necessary to get WinRoach up
and running quickly. A listing of the files you should have and a
description of each is listed in a previous section of this
document.
The WinRoach documentation may not be modified by users. The program
may not be separated from the documentation when distributed.
Printed or Photocopies ("Xeroxed") copies of the WinRoach
documentation (i.e., this manual) may not be distributed or sold
without the written permission of the New Generation Software.
No other person other than New Generation Software, may accept payment
or royalties for this program.
This license to use WinRoach does NOT include the right to distribute
or sell WinRoach. Distribution terms are detailed on the next page.
Public domain and shareware
Distributors of "public domain" or user-supported software
libraries must obtain written permission to distribute copies of
WinRoach. No one may use WinRoach as a promotion for any commercial
venture or as an enticement for the user to pay for any program,
product, or service unless they have received the express written
permission of NGS.
In order to distribute WinRoach, a dealer or disk vendor must comply
with the following conditions:
(1) You must obtain written permission from NGS to
distribute WinRoach. Please use the vendor application supplied
near the end of this user manual. If you receive no reply,
write again: Silence does NOT constitute permission, and you
may not distribute "pending" receipt of permission.
(2) A maximum disk fee as set by NGS in the vendor
contract must not be exceeded. WinRoach may not be included
on any disk sold for more than this maximum. Major CD-ROM
or optical disk libraries are exempt from this restriction,
provided that they have NGS's permission to distribute
WinRoach.
(3) Vendors may not modify or delete ANY files on the disk.
Vendors may add a "GO" program, and/or a reasonable number of
small text files designed to assist or provide a service to
the user, but these added files must be easily identifiable
and end-users must be allowed to delete the added files.
(4) Vendors must make a reasonable effort to distribute only the
most recent versions of WinRoach. All vendors who have
requested and received written permission to distribute
WinRoach will receive new MAJOR releases as they are issued.
(5) All disk vendors must comply with any and all vendor guidelines
vendor requirements set forth by the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP); for more information about ASP, contact its
chairman, Jim Button, at Buttonware in Seattle. Violation of
any ASP guideline or requirement automatically revokes
permission to distribute WinRoach.
Until formal requirements are adopted by the ASP, you must comply
with the following guidelines: Vendors must make an attempt to
educate users on the nature of Shareware. Catalogs,
advertisements, order forms, and all disks sold should contain
ASP-approved or recommended wording describing the nature of
shareware, and should explicitly state that no part of disk sale
revenues are paid to the programs' authors. When vendor catalogs
or advertisements carry both Shareware and PD programs, the
Shareware programs must be differentiated from the public domain
programs in some way (in the description, with an asterisk, by
listing the registration fee, etc.).
ASP
WinRoach is a Shareware program conforming to standards as established
by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) located at
325 118th Ave. S.E., Suite 200, Belleview, WA 98005.
--- LIMITED WARRANTY ---
THIS PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED "AS
IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT
TO DEFECTS IN THE PROGRAM OR DOCUMENTATION. NEW GENERATION
SOFTWARE ASSUMES NO RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE
PROGRAM. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE
COST OF ANY LOSS OF PROFIT OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS STATEMENT SHALL BE
CONSTRUED, INTERPRETED, AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS.
Registration Form
WinRoach ORDER FORM
Name: ____________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
CompuServe ID Number: _______________________________________
(If applicable)
City: ________________________ St:______ Zip:___________
Phone: (______)_________________ Country:________________
____ WinRoach (s) @ $9.95 : _______.____
Shipping and Handling ($3.50 per disk): _______.____
Texas Residents add appropriate sales tax: _______.____
Total: _______.____
Disk Size(circle one) 5.25" acceptable 3.5" required
Please enclose a check payable to New Generation Software; or you
may use Visa or MasterCard. For credit cards,
please enter the information below:
Card #:__ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Expiration date: ____/____
Signature: _________________________________________
Where did you get your copy of WinRoach?
____________________________________________________________
What version of WinRoach have you been evaluating?
_____________________________________________________________
Send to: New Generation Software
P.O. Box 890482
Houston, TX. 77289
or call: Orders:(800) 964-7638
Fax: (504) 528-3736
(Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for delivery)
WinRoach VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
-------- ------ ----------- ----
Company Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________________________________
What price are you planning to charge for WinRoach? ______________________
Would you like to receive major upgrades as they become available? ____
I certify that the above named company is a legitimate shareware disk
vendor, and that the above named company will adhere to the policies
set forth in the "Public Domain and Shareware Libraries" section of the
WinRoach User Manual.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
NOTE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE DEALERS:
In order that We can verify that you are a legitimate shareware vendor,
We request that you include a copy of your product catalog with this
application, along with a blank diskette and mailer. Once you have
been approved, you will receive written permission from NGS to
include WinRoach in your library for distribution. Additionally, you
will receive your diskette back containing the latest WinRoach release.
We are also requesting that you send me revisions of your catalog as they
are published. The main reason behind this is that a mailing list of
active vendors will be maintained. My continued receipt of your
catalog will both enable me to verify that you have the most recent
WinRoach release (within reason), as well as know that your business is
still active.
When major revisions are made to the program, We will send you the
latest upgrade such that your library is kept up to date.
Send this application to:
New Generation Software
P.O. Box 890482
Houston, TX. 77289