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@X0E@MD:(c)1995, 1996 by Michael S. Hoenie - All Rights Reserved

@X0F@MD:GRUNT! Installation Program v1.0.031
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@X0F@MD:Welcome to the GRUNT! installation program!

@X0AEither you are going to install a NEW version of GRUNT! or you will be
upgrading to a newer version. Either way, congratulations and thank you for
obtaining this great door game!

I've tried to make this installation/upgrade procedure as easy as possible, so
if you have questions or comments, you can send me EMAIL via. the internet to
"michael.hoenie@sharecity.com" (minus the quotes "").
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          ** Comments are Welcome! Suggestions? Comments? Hot Air? **

           Send to: michael.hoenie@sharecity.com or infymus@aol.com
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@X0F@MD:What does the version numbers 1.0.??? mean?

@X0ASince this is the first version of GRUNT, it is version 1.0. Since the GRUNT
engine is still being worked on (the GRUNT.EXE), the attachment of .001 was
started to distiguish releases of the engine. Therefore 1.0.028, 1.0.029 and
so on.

@X0EGRUNT is a dungeon-module-engine-program. It uses external DUNGEON information
and processes it. Your users then interact within that dungeon setting. Look
for new dungeon modules to be released in the future.
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@X0F@MD:IF YOU ARE INSTALLING GRUNT FOR THE FIRST TIME:

@X0AInstall is going to create the directories needed, and run the self-extracting
files GEN.EXE, GRUNT!.EXE and DUNGEON.EXE. These will automatically fill the
directories DUNGEON and GEN with the appropriate files necessary. It will also
create the directory LOCK for working in a multi-user setting (even if you are
not running multi-user).

@X0F@MD:IF YOU ARE UPGRADING TO A NEW VERSION OF GRUNT!

@X0AInstall will note that the directories already exist, but over-write the files
in GEN and DUNGEON with the new files. It will NOT overwrite your
"USERFILE.DAT" file which contains all of your players - so don't worry!
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            ** Make sure you take a look at the CONFIG.DAT File **
            ** All updates to the code are listed in UPDATE.TXT **
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@X0F@MD:UPGRADE IN USER INFORMATION:

@X0AWhen GRUNT version 1.0.029 was released, it had changes in the USERS
structure, thus causing the "USERFILE.DAT" to become invalid. A conversion
program called CNV28-29.EXE was then created to upgrade from 1.0.028 (or any
version prior, starting from 1.0.017 [or 0.017]) to the 1.0.029 record
structure. If the version of GRUNT you are currently using is 1.0.028 or less
(but above 1.0.017), you will need to run the conversion program. This
conversion program will be included with future releases of GRUNT until
version 1.0.040 is released.

@X0BINSTALL will prompt you to run the conversion program if you are upgrading.

@X0F                      ONLY RUN THE CONVERSION PROGRAM IF:

@X0E          You are running a version of GRUNT that is 1.0.028 or LESS.

@X0C    DO NOT RUN THE CONVERSION PROGRAM TWICE! IT WILL CORRUPT YOUR USERFILE!
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@X0F@MD:Are you upgrading to a new version of GRUNT?

@X0AIf you are, and you have a registered copy of GRUNT, NO PROBLEM! Your new
version of GRUNT will automatically use your registration key. You will find
this available on all versions of GRUNT from 1.0.028+.

@X0BAll future upgrades to the GRUNT game are FREE for registered sysops!
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@X0F@MD:Have you registered yet?

@X0ATo order GRUNT, locate the file "ORDERFRM.TXT" found in your GRUNT directory,
print it out, fill it out - and mail it in. Please be sure to sign your check
or include your money order. Only United States Currency is accepted.

@X0BIf you wish to have your registration key sent to your INTERNET account,
please be sure to include it on the bottom of the order form. A mailed copy of
your registration key will follow within a couple weeks.
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@X0FEvery registration goes to further the development of GRUNT! @X0AThe less
registrations I get, the less I have worked on the code. It's when I get a
bunch I know that Sysops and Users are enjoying the game, and it builds my
desire to further enhance the system.

@X0EREMEMBER: Once you register GRUNT, all future upgrades to the code that you
find (they are sent to FTP sites and most BBS's) can be upgraded FREE of
charge. Once you enter your GRUNT REGISTRATION KEY, you have lifetime
registrations to the game. ANY update, ANY time, ANY WHERE.

@X0BGood deal!
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@X0FIf you are interested, here are some files you should take a look at:
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GRUNT.TXT        <-- This is the welcome file - use it wherever you want!

ORDERFRM.TXT     <-- Use this to REGISTER your version of GRUNT!

UPDATE.TXT       <-- This shows ALL upgrades to the GRUNT engine!

README.TXT       <-- A Small Thank you Note!

SUPPORT.TXT      <-- The GRUNT support board BBS!
@X0A
Do your USERS love GRUNT? Treat them to a bulletin! Use the "TOPTEN.EXE"
program located in your GRUNT directory! Type TOPTEN.EXE on the command line
to learn how to direct the bulletin anywhere!
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@X0FThere are many new features found in this version of GRUNT!

@X0AFeedback from YOU and your USERS is HIGHLY appreciated and you can send them
via. my internet address at "michael.hoenie@sharecity.com" (minus the quotes)
and I'll get a message back to you ASAP - generally within 24hrs (unless I'm
out on vacation, dead, or both...)

@X0BAgain... Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to download and evaluate
GRUNT! I hope that you will enjoy it - and I hope that your users will enjoy
playing it!

@X0DThanks again!
