
        Welcome to VGA Jigsaw 4.0   01-APR-1996   ( SHAREWARE VERSION )

               (c) 1990-96  Alive Software All Rights Reserved

This file contains last minute information and answers to most common
questions.

* SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
      SYSTEM:     386 or higher
      MEMORY:     512K RAM minimum
      GRAPHICS:   VGA color graphics adapter
      DOS SYSTEM: MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
      WINDOWS:    MS Windows 3.1 and higher, run in full screen mode.

* OPTIONS:
     GRAPHICS  :  SVGA or MCGA also supported
     SOUND CARD:  Soundblaster compatible
     MOUSE     :  Microsoft compatible

* DOCUMENTATION: Please read file VJIG.TXT for a full game description.

* PC JIGSAW: If you do not have VGA graphics display, run ALIVECAT.EXE
  and read about PC Jigsaw, our jigsaw puzzle game that works on old XT
  8088 systems with CGA, EGA, EGA Mono or Hercules graphics.

* SETUP: To start the game just type VJIG <Enter>.  If you wish to
  change the default settings run the setup program SETUPVJ.  To make a
  selection, use the Up or Down key to move and press <Enter>.  SETUPVJ
  will create and save the configuration file VJIG.CFG, containing your
  preferences.

* SVGA:  Some VESA compatible graphics cards require that you install a
  TSR VESA driver first.  Consult your graphics card manual.  For
  instance if you have the VIPER graphics card you must run VPRMODE VESA
  first.

* MEMORY :  The program is able to read up to 640 X 480 X 256 files
  using RAM memory.  It also supports EMS, XMS or Hard Disk memory for
  GIF or PCX files 800 X 600 or larger.  VGA Jigsaw will shrink large
  PCX/GIF files or expand small ones to fit your screen.

* SHAREWARE NOTES:  this Shareware evaluation version includes only a
  small sample of Jigsaw puzzles.  The full program includes 45 colorful
  puzzles and PCX / GIF Import Option.  You can make-up your own puzzles.
  Print ORDER.TXT for information on how to get the full VGA Jigsaw 
  series.

* ALIVECAT.EXE is our Software catalog, check out other Software by Alive.
  To order, please print, fillout and call, mail, fax or Email file form
  ORDER.TXT
  
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  Alive Software                                (voice)   1-800-438-2548
  PO Box 4004
  Santa Clara  CA 95056    FAX Orders           (FAX)   : 1-408-982-0780
                    USA
                           Tech. Support & Info (voice) : 1-408-982-0109

                           Internet Email: order@alivesoft.com
                           
                           Compuserve# ....: 73677,1344
                           
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* ALIVECAT.EXE is our Software catalog, check out other Software by Alive.
  To order, please print, fillout and call, mail, fax or Email file form
  ORDER.TXT
  
 Mail TO:                  Toll-Free US ORDERS  (voice) : 1-800-GET-ALIVe
  Alive Software                                (voice)   1-800-438-2548
  PO Box 4004
  Santa Clara  CA 95056    FAX Orders           (FAX)   : 1-408-982-0780
                    USA
                           Tech. Support & Info (voice) : 1-408-982-0109

                           Internet Email: order@alivesoft.com
                           
                           Compuserve# ....: 73677,1344
                           
                           America OnLine..: AliveGames
                                                
                           
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   FOR THE LATEST ALIVE SOFTWARE GAMES VISIT OUR INTERNET WEBSITE  
       
                     http://www.alivesoft.com
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