
This document applies to installation procedures for ECOClass.EXE.

For specific information on operating ECOClass.EXE, see helpfile 
ReadMeEC.txt. 


Note: If using File Manager, make sure the current directory is set to that
      of the executing .EXE.

Installation and Registration
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Beginning with U4 "Family" uploads posted on or after December 12, 1995
there is a difference in installation procedure. Prior to this date
all programs were independent--but now one program will recognize another.

New downloads are for evaluation purposes only and will typically expire
in 60 days. Please register (see below) whenever you intend to keep a
program.

It is important that a first installation be carried out correctly and
it is recommended that a new directory be created for all new U4 downloads
as the installation procedure for the first program will "object" if it
finds old or un-validated copies of other U4 programs already on the system.
Once the first program is installed things become less critical--but
remember to always replace any old keyfile (U4Key.txt) with the new keyfile
that came with the (next) program downloaded and installed.

Likewise, after unzipping, programs should be "moved," not copied.
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Typical first-installation procedures to avoid problems:

	NORMAL.ZIP downloaded from Net

	    > move normal.zip c:\cleandir\normal.zip
	    > cd\cleandir
	    > pkunzip normal.zip

		*OR*

	NORMAL.ZIP unzipped in any directory, then, from the directory...

	    > move normal.exe c:\cleandir\normal.exe
	    > move u4key.txt  c:\cleandir\u4key.txt
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Using an entirely empty directory is not necessary if there are no other
U4 family programs already on the directory. Also, once the first U4
program has been installed, other U4 installations can follow. Just
remember to "move" (if necessary) -- not "copy" and use the latest keyfile.
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The U4 family ASCII chess programs for Windows are (in part):

	ChessU4 	- reader/proofer/publisher/position searcher
	NORMAL  	- normalizer/proofer/game converter
	ECOClass	- classifies games, assigning ECO (and other) codes
	PERTO   	- repertoire analysis
	ChessU3 	- mini-max tree searcher
	HighRank	- professional/amateur game sifter/player name
			  normalizer
	PGNSrt  	- partial "dup" eliminator and game sorter
	CChunk  	- chess game file splitter/combiner
	CMStat  	- CM4000 game analysis
	ClassC  	- collection color analyzer (full Windows interface)
	NIC2PGN 	- NiCBase ASCII -> PGN converter
	CollEdit	- table editor/Event-Site name normalizer
	RTESport	- chess and sports large-scale rating system

	ChessPub	- (Macintosh) reader/publisher/annotator

Registration

   Prices:

	Single copy validation for either NORMAL, HighRank,
	      PGNSrt, or CChunk 				 $5.00

	Pkg.1 validations for ChessU4, NORMAL,
	      PGNSrt--and your choice of one other      	$10.00

	Pkg.2 Package 1 plus PERTO, ChessU3, HighRank
	      and ECOClass      				$15.00

	Pkg.3 All (Windows) programs except RTESport
	      shipped on disk   				$20.00

	Pkg.4 Package 3 using CompuServe's GO SWREG #8908
	      shipped on disk   				$35.00

Single copy, and Packages 1 & 2, by EMail validation

Packages 1 to 3 by US$ check or money order

Package 3 shipped USPS

Package 4 shipped overseas airmail (USPS if domestic)


RTESport is sold separately.

All non-SWREG orders made payable to:

	Paul W. Onstad  	CIS      : 70641,3236
				Internet : 70641.3236@compuserve.com
	10168 Parrish Ave NE
	Elk River, MN 55330
	U.S.A.

Help line (for registered owners) - (612) 241-9212
	-try to call 11:30 am - 3:00 pm EST or late evenings.


Play chess! Have fun!

  -Paul
