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                  Hex Mines for Windows (32 bit)
                          Version 2.0
                      Copyright (c) 1998,
                        Antony Pranata
            (http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/antonypr)
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Hex Mines is a game of luck and strategy. If youve ever played Minesweeper,
this game is another version of that game. At the initial version, this game
uses hexagons, instead of squares. However, since Hex Mines v2.0,
I added new feature that allows you to play with squares too.
When playing Hex Mines, you are presented with a mine field. Your mission is
to "locate and mark" all of the mines in the field. To do this, you uncover
the cells that do not contain mines, and you mark the cells that do contain mines.

Hex Mines is a SHAREWARE program. This means that you may test it
free of charge. You may also distribute it without any cost, provided
it is not changed in anyway. Make sure you include all files, hex.exe,
hex.hlp, hex.cnt, and readme.txt.
If you decide to keep this program, you MUST register it (see REGISTRATION
section below).  If you do NOT, you MUST remove it from your computer.

Note:
  Also available 16 bit version of Hex Mines (visit my home page to
  download it).
  Visit my home page to get the latest version of Hex Mines


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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  - Windows version 3.1 with Win32s
    or
    Windows 95/98
    or
    Windows NT
  - PC with 80486 processor or higher
  - 8 Mb of RAM
  - Mouse
  - 1 Mb of free hard disk space


INSTALLATION
============
  If you got the compressed file, uncompress all files to a directory
  and you are ready to go.

  After playing you may notice a new file, called hex.ini. This is a file
  where Hex Mines stores its configuration.

  To uninstal Hex Mines, just delete directory where you installed it.
  Hex Mines does NOT copy any files to Windows directory.


REGISTRATION
============
  If you decide to keep this program, please register by
  sending US$10.00.


PAYMENT METHOD
==============
You can pay this program by:

 - Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Discover cards.
   Visit Hex Mines' home page at:

     http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/antonypr/hex.html

   to register it online.

 - Cash (snail mail only).
   Simply send a bill of US$ 10.00 to my address (please do NOT send
   ANY checks if you register by snail mail).
   Use the registration form below to register via snail mail.

After register, I will send you the registration code via e-mail (so dont
forget to write your e-mail address).


REGISTRATION FORM
=================
  If you want to register by snail mail, use this form.
  Complete this form, print it, and enclose payment
  (cash only, please).


To:
  Antony Pranata
  Jl. Sunan Bonang IIIA-5
  Magelang 56123, Indonesia


      Full Name: ___________________________________________

   Mail Address:  __________________________________________

      City/Town: ___________________________________________
   
 State/Province: ___________________________________________
 
Postal/Zip Code: ___________________________________________

        Country: ___________________________________________

  E-mail address: ___________________________________________

         Product: Hex Mines v2.0

    Registration: $10.00

       Signature: ___________________________________________


HISTORY
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5-Nov-98: 2.0
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  - This new version allows you to play the classic minesweeper
    (with squares). Therefore, now you have 2 games in 1 program.
  - Added texture effect. You can use the built-in textures or
    your own textures (saved in .BMP files).
  - Added Best Times dialog box.
  - Added sound effect.
  - Added a status bar at the bottom of the window. The elapsed time of
    a game is displayed in the right section of this status bar.

29-Jul-98: 1.0
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  - Initial version.


COMMENTS
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  If you have any comments or suggestions please send them to the
  following e-mail address:

     antonypr@poboxes.com.


DISCLAIMER
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  Hex Mines is distributed without warranty, either expressed or implied.
  No responsibility is assumed for any consequential loss or damages
  arising from its use.
  USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.


Thank you for your support and have fun!
Antony Pranata
