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*Software Name: Visual Basic Picture Book "Boy Detective to the Rescue"     *
*                                  (FREE SOFTWARE)                          *
*File Name:     HERO01.LZH                                                  *
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*                          Copyright(C)1994 by Yutaka Kachi                 *
*                                   Translated by Hitoshi Ozawa             *
*                                   Release 1994/10/14                      *
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           This is the fifth in the Visual Basic picture book series.
           It is also the fourth chapter in "The Dog Pavlov" series.

1. Requirements *************************************************************
	   Hardware:
	       80386SX or higher machine
	       4MB or more RAM memory
	       At least 2MB of free hard disk space
	   Software:
	       MS-Windows3.1 or higher
	       VBRJP200.DLL
	       MCI.VBX

2. Liability ****************************************************************
	The author and the developer of this software will not take any
	responsibilities for any damages that may occur with the use of this
	software.  The Visual Basic Picture Book files are distributed
	"as is" and without any expressed and implied warranties.  The user
	assumes the entire risk of using the software.

3. Included Files ***********************************************************
	Following files is included in HERO01.LZH file.  If some files are
	missing, please contact the developer.
		HERO.EXE	Execution file
		HEROxx.BMP	Picture data files
		BELL.WAV	WAVE data file
		FANFARE.WAV	WAVE data file
		IMAG1.WAV	WAVE data file
		RAG1.WAV	WAVE data file
		WAN2.WAV	WAVE data file
		HERO.DOC	Japanese README.TXT file
		README.TXT	The file you are reading right now

4. Installation *************************************************************
	To run the Visual Basic Picture Book programs, Japanese version
	of Visual Basic Runtime(VBRJP200.DLL) and MCI.VBX are required.
	Please download a copy from the library and copy it to the WINDOWS
	and WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory respectively. 
	After expanding the HERO01.LZH file, copy the picture file (files
	with extension BMP) and sound files (files with extension WAV)
	into the same directory as HERO.EXE.

	Finally, to hear music included with the program, you will a
	computer with a internal speaker and a Windows sound device
	driver installed in your system.

5. How to read the book *****************************************************
	Run HERO.EXE program from the File Manager or from the Program
	Manager (choose [FILE]-[RUN]).  Title page should be displayed.
	To advance to the next page, click anywhere in the picture window.
	Clicking different area in certain page will branch the story to
	a different set of scenes.
	Depending on how the story progress, you will reach one of the three
	endings.

6. Miscellaneous ************************************************************
	By drawing too many pages to this chapter, the data file became
	larger than what I expected. Nevertheless, the story doesn't seem
	to progress too far. From this, I learned that the data size is 
	one of the important consideration that I have to consider when
	distributing programs.

7. Distribution *************************************************************
	The Visual Basic Picture Book is a freeware and can be freely
	distributed, but only in its original HERO01.LZH file.  Do not
	change the content or properties of the HERO01.LZH file or the
	files contained.  Registration is not required to use this files.
	The author wishes to have as many people read and enjoy the stories
	contained in the Visual Basic Picture Book.  Please feel free to
	distribute the HERO01.LZH file to your friend or to any other
	network under the condition of the copyright.

8. Copyright ****************************************************************
	This program and data files  within are copyrighted to Yutaka Kachi.
	To publish the story or an program in an article or in or as a book,
	permission from the author is required.  Furthermore, if the story
	or the program is to be distributed in any matter that contains
	transaction of object not excluding money, if is necessary to obtain
	permission from the author and pay a royalty that is agreed by both
	the author and the distributor.

	September 16, 1994
	Yutaka Kachi

9. About the Author **********************************************************
	Mr. Yutaka Kachi is a personal computer consultant working for himself.
	He is also involved in writing and acting in plays and is currently
	a member of "13 Sheep" group.
	A few years ago, he has also been involved in developing personal
	computer.
	As a child, he read many science fiction and comic books and was
	a computer maniac.

	Currently, his interest is making other people happy and writing
	funny stories.
	As an example, he likes writing computer games, music, scenario, and
	multimedia programs.

	If anyone is interested in his works and want to discuss about
	providing him with an assignment, please contact send his a mail.

					Yutaka Kachi

10. Acknowledgment ***********************************************************
	The author wishes to express this gratitude to Mr. Hitoshi Ozawa
	for translating this program.

	Please sent your opinion, suggestions and other comments by E-mail to:

        Japanese:
           Yutaka Kachi		kgh05004@niftyserve.or.jp
	English
	   Hitoshi Ozawa	h_ozawa@bekkoame.or.jp

	For a list of other Japanese software:
	   http://www.bekkoame.or.jp/~h_ozawa
