M A T U R A ' 9 7
-[ THE FIRST EXTERN PRODUCTION ]-
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==[TABLE OF CONTENTS]=========================================================
I)......... Introduction
II)........ System requirements
III)....... Command line parameters
IV)........ Troubleshooting
V)......... Additional hints
VI)........ Commercial disclaimer
VII)....... Credits
VIII)...... Contact adresses
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==[INTRODUCTION]==============================================================
Welcome to the MATURA '97 documentation file. Please read this file care-
fully before installing or starting the demonstration. It contains some
useful informations that might avoid system crashs and/or unnecessary
malfunctions.
This is our first release. It was done under a real pressure during the
MATURA '97-exams and especially made for the MATURA '97 party (no real
demoparty...)
There shouldn't be too many bugs, so we hope you can enjoy the show...
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==[REQUIREMENTS]==============================================================
The MATURA '97 demonstration requires at least a 486 to run.
Note: we have coded and tested the demo on a PENTIUM 133, and we highly
recommend to use at least a PENTIUM 90 !
A Gravis Ultrasound Card (with at least 768kb of DRAM) is highly re-
commended, though not necessary for music output. Again: it will run
without this one, but dependend on what soundcard you have the demo will
slow down !
Note: the demo will even run without soundcard, but it will run as if a
soundcard were installed, so don't care if the screen is black for
a long time at the beginning of the demo...
To summarize here's the optimum system requirement:
PENTIUM 133
Fast SVGA (with at least 1MB RAM and VESA-version 1.2 support !!)
GUS (=Gravis UltraSound...)
510kb of free conventional memory
6 MB of free XMS or EMS
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==[COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS]===================================================
There are six built in command line parameters.
Note: if you want the demo start always with the same parameters, you
should use the matura97.cfg-file.
BUT: if you have selected an option in the matura97.cfg-file and
you give the same option directly to the demo using the command
line, the option selected in the config-file will be overruled !
General Syntax:
MATURA97 [Options]
Note: the letters of MATURA97 don't have to be upper...
Options:
-?,-h shows a short info about the command line options explained here
-px demo starts at part x (possible values: 1-3; standard -p1)
-f fast demo starting (automatic Soundcard-detection)
Note: if computer hangs when you use this option, try again and
select your Soundcard manually...
-l loop demo endlessly
Note: if you have selected the -px option the demo will start there
but later it will always loop to the BEGINNING of the demo !
-nw no warning messages will be shown
-ddXXXX data directory. (standard is actual directory)
some examples:
MATURA97 -? Get the helpscreen
MATURA97 -p2 -l demo starts at part 2 and loops until esc is pressed
MATURA97 -ddC:\MATURA97\DATA the directory containing the data-files is
C:\MATURA97\DATA
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==[TROUBLESHOOTING]===========================================================
Q: The MATURA '97 demonstration crashes after the second part...
A: Not enough LOWMEM ! try to reboot without unnecessary drivers
Q: The monitor display is somewhat messed up...
A: Try to recalibrate your monitor. MATURA '97 uses some modes that
are not likely set up for your monitor.
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==[TIPS AND TRICKS]===========================================================
- We tested running the demo under Windows 95 and it should run but a
message like "unable to syncronize music to screen" will be shown. You
can continue but flickering will occur !
Note: - it is better running the demo under DOS...
- you should use the matura97.pif-file for running under Windows95
because it was especially done for that
- We didn't test running the demo under Windows 3.X...
Try if you want, but it won't run better than under good old DOS.
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==[COMMERCIAL DISCLAIMER]=====================================================
MATURA '97, (C) 1997 by EXTERN.
All means of publishing is prohibited as long as no written agreement
with EXTERN is made.
This software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either
expressed nor implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will
any of the authors or copyright holders be liable for any damages cau-
sed by the use, or inability to use, of this demonstration.
The MATURA '97 demo may be freely distributed as long as no
money is charged for it, no modifications to the distribution package
are made and no attempt is made to restrict further copying, distribution
and using of the MATURA '97 demonstration. If you have problems
with this, or do not understand this, contact us.
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==[CREDITS ]==================================================================
- Coding : Visual Effects by NEMA (Josua Hnger)
: Additional Coding, Soundsystem adaption, syncronisation and
all hard background-Coding by FUSiON (Kay Huber)
- Pictures : Teachers photographed by Adrian v Mhlenen
scanned by Mr Perfect (Simon Dellenbach)
additional design by FUSiON
: Handdrawn pictures drawn by Mr. Moser
pixeled by
Mr. Lexip (Harald Studer), "KNIGHT"
NEMA (Josua Hnger), "INRI"
- Music : "Borrowed" from Purple Motion, Big Jim and Basehead
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==[CONTACT ADRESSES ]=========================================================
Snailmail:
NEMA : Josua Hnger
Oberhardstr. 31a
CH-4900 Langenthal
Switzerland
FUSION : Kay Huber
Haldenstr. 81
CH-4900 Langenthal
Switzerland
Note: Both adresses will change soon (about november 1997) so you should
use our Internet-address:
EMAIL : exterprod@hotmail.com
Note again: at the moment (summer 1997), we are doing our military service,
so we aren't able to answer your mail imediately...
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