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FAQ....... FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Here is a complete list of the most frequently asked questions for the new game Gazillionaire. There is a 99% chance that you will find the answer to your questions on this list, but if you don't, please let us know, and we'll update this list right away!!!
WHAT IS GAZILLIONAIRE?
Gazillionaire is like Monopoly set in outer space.
As the owner of your own galactic trading company, you travel from planet to planet buying/selling goods, encountering alien creatures, acquiring larger ships, investing in advertising, and trying to out maneuver your competitors.
You can play against up to 5 other human players and 6 computer players. Gazillionaire can be played at various complexity levels. The more advanced you become, the more challenging the game becomes.
WHERE CAN I FIND GAZILLIONAIRE?
If you want to check out Gazillionaire, the fastest way to get the shareware version is to download it from
Compuserve, America On-Line or the Internet.
Sorry, but our game is too large to send by email.
You will find four Gazillionaire files waiting to be downloaded to your computer.
The files are: gaz.txt gaz1.zip gaz2.zip gaz3.zip
NOTE: We broke our game up into four separate files so that it is easier to download.
CompuServe in the games forum, GO GAMERS, LIBRARY 4 or in IBM, new users/fun forum, WINDOWS FUN or in ZiffNet, games or in Public Brand Software, games
America On-Line, pcgames, strategy, GAZSHARE
If you want to download our game from the
Internet, here is a complete list of ftp sites.
If you cannot find our game on one site, try another. Also, some of these sites are faster than others. The speed of a site depends on the number of users and the distance from your computer. We recommend you try several sites before downloading the game. ftp.netcom.com /pub/lavamind wuarchive.wustl.edu /pub/msdos_uploads/games/gazillionaire ftp.wustl.edu /pub/msdos_uploads/games/gazillionaire ftp.std.com /pub/games ftp.cica.indiana.edu /pub/pc/win3/games ftp.orst.edu /pub/mirrors/ftp.cica.indiana.edu ftp.sunet.se /pub/pc/windows/mirror-cica/games ftp.uu.net /tmp ftp.concert.net /pub biochem.dental.upenn.edu /pub/gazillionaire ftp.cd.chalmers.se /pub/pc/games garbo.uwasa.fi /windows/educgames ftp.funet.fi /pub/msdos/windows/games
We are in the process of uploading our game to as many ftp sites as possible. If you can think of any additional sites, please let us know. Also, if you want to upload it to any additional ftp sites or your favorite
BBSs, feel free to do so!
NOTE: Once you have the game downloaded, be sure to UNZIP
GAZ1.ZIP and read the SETUP.TXT (NOTE: SETUP.TXT is a text file located inside GAZ1.ZIP). It will tell you how to PKUNZIP the files directly onto three 1.44 MB floppy disks before you can install the game onto your computer.
HOW DO I USE FTP?
Here is a simple example of how to use ftp to access any of the ftp sites we have listed. For instance if you want to access ftp.netcom.com in directory pub/lavamind, you would type: ftp ftp.netcom.com anonymous (type in your personal email address) cd pub cd lavamind dir hash asc get gaz.txt bin get gaz1.zip get gaz2.zip get gaz3.zip bye
This assumes you are operating from a UNIX shell account.
Now just apply this to any ftp site. The commands and their functions are listed below: ftp = connects you to ftp the site. anonymous = user name = allows you to access the site as an anonymous user. (type in your personal email address) = password. cd = changes directory. dir = lists the files in the directory. (ls may also work in place of dir) hash = keeps the data transfer from timing out. asc = changes to ASCII text data transfer mode. get = transfers the file to your computer. bin = changes to Binary data transfer mode. bye = exits ftp.
DO I NEED TO DOWNLOAD IN BINARY?
If you are downloading a .ZIP file, you should set the ftp to binary mode by typing: bin
If you are downloading a .TXT file, you should set the ftp to ascii mode by typing: asc
ERROR WHILE INSTALLING THE GAME
If you try installing Gazillionaire on your hard drive and get the message
Error - Could not copy file: VER.DL_ then just go to your Windows directory and delete files VER.DLL and VER.DL from the WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory as well as the WINDOWS directory. Now, reboot the computer and try installing Gazillionaire again. It should install without a problem, and don't worry, Gazillionaire will install a copy of VER.DL and VER.DLL on your hard drive. This same rule applies any time you get the message
Error - Could not copy file:
Just make sure not to delete a newer version of the .DLL or .VBX files.
This is a problem with Microsoft's component software system, not our game. If an old version of VER.DL or VER.DLL is on your system, the game will not install properly. This also applies to any of the following .VBX and .DLL files:
GRID.VBX, GRAPH.VBX, GSWDLL.VBX, SPIN.VBX,
THREED.VBX, MCI.VBX, VSVBX.VBX, VER.DLL,
VBRUN300.DLL, VBRUN200.DLL, SETUPKIT.DLL
We have gone through this with several people, and they all have the game up and running now.
WHY DOESN'T PKUNZIP WORK?
If your PKUNZIP doesn't work, you probably have the incorrect version of PKUNZIP.
If you have an older version, it will give you an error when trying to extract the game files.
We used version 2.04g
If you do not have PKUNZIP version 2.04g, then go to any software library and try downloading PK204G.EXE. Most ftp sites have a copy of PK204G.EXE including our ftp site: ftp.netcom.com /pub/lavamind
This should solve the problem.
HOW AND WHERE DO I UNZIP THE PROGRAM?
After you copy GAZ1.ZIP, GAZ2.ZIPand GAZ3.ZIP files into a temporary directory on your hard drive and unzip them, you must unzip the DISK1.ZIP, DISK2.ZIP,
DISK3.ZIP directly to 1.44 MB floppy disks. For example, type
PKUNZIP DISK1.ZIP A:
Assuming A: is your floppy disk drive.
After this is done, you can delete the temporary directory containing the .ZIP files. Now you can install the game to any computer from your floppy disks by simply running the setup routine from Windows.
INSTALLING THE GAME DIRECTLY TO YOUR HARD DRIVE.
Another alternative is to copy GAZ1.ZIP, GAZ2.ZIP and GAZ3.ZIP into a temporary directory named GAZTEMP. Then unzip all three .ZIP files. You should now see three more files called
DISK1.ZIP, DISK2.ZIP and DISK3.ZIP. Simply unzip these files into the same directory. For example, type
PKUNZIP DISK1.ZIP
Once you have unzipped all three DISK files into a single directory, start Windows and from the Program Manager select FILE and choose RUN. Then type C:\GAZTEMP\SETUP.EXE to install the game. Once the game has finished installing itself, you may delete the temporary directory called GAZTEMP.
IS THIS A WINDOWS GAME?
Yes, it is a Windows game.
It runs on any Windows 3.1 compatible computer.
HOW LARGE IS THE GAME?
Compressed, the game is around 3 MB.
Uncompressed, it's about 10 MB.
IS THE GAME COPYRIGHTED?
Yes. We own 100% of the game and have already copyrighted it.
IS THIS A SHAREWARE GAME?
Yes. This is a shareware game, and we hope you enjoy it.
This SHAREWARE game is NOT a DEMO.
The SHAREWARE version doesn't include as many features as the FULL version. However, the SHAREWARE version is a fully functional game and lots of fun to play.
WHAT IS THE SHAREWARE GAME ABOUT?
As the owner of your own galactic trading company, you travel from planet to planet buying/selling goods, encountering alien creatures, acquiring larger ships, investing in advertising, and trying to out maneuver your competitors. You can play against up to 5 other
Here is a complete list of the most frequently asked questions for the new game Gazillionaire. There is a 99% chance that you will find the answer to your questions on this list, but if you don't, please let us know, and we'll update this list right away!!!
WHAT IS GAZILLIONAIRE?
Gazillionaire is like Monopoly set in outer space.
As the owner of your own galactic trading company, you travel from planet to planet buying/selling goods, encountering alien creatures, acquiring larger ships, investing in advertising, and trying to out maneuver your competitors.
You can play against up to 5 other human players and 6 computer players. Gazillionaire can be played at various complexity levels. The more advanced you become, the more challenging the game becomes.
WHERE CAN I FIND GAZILLIONAIRE?
If you want to check out Gazillionaire, the fastest way to get the shareware version is to download it from
Compuserve, America On-Line or the Internet.
Sorry, but our game is too large to send by email.
You will find four Gazillionaire files waiting to be downloaded to your computer.
The files are: gaz.txt gaz1.zip gaz2.zip gaz3.zip
NOTE: We broke our game up into four separate files so that it is easier to download.
CompuServe in the games forum, GO GAMERS, LIBRARY 4 or in IBM, new users/fun forum, WINDOWS FUN or in ZiffNet, games or in Public Brand Software, games
America On-Line, pcgames, strategy, GAZSHARE
If you want to download our game from the
Internet, here is a complete list of ftp sites.
If you cannot find our game on one site, try another. Also, some of these sites are faster than others. The speed of a site depends on the number of users and the distance from your computer. We recommend you try several sites before downloading the game. ftp.netcom.com /pub/lavamind wuarchive.wustl.edu /pub/msdos_uploads/games/gazillionaire ftp.wustl.edu /pub/msdos_uploads/games/gazillionaire ftp.std.com /pub/games ftp.cica.indiana.edu /pub/pc/win3/games ftp.orst.edu /pub/mirrors/ftp.cica.indiana.edu ftp.sunet.se /pub/pc/windows/mirror-cica/games ftp.uu.net /tmp ftp.concert.net /pub biochem.dental.upenn.edu /pub/gazillionaire ftp.cd.chalmers.se /pub/pc/games garbo.uwasa.fi /windows/educgames ftp.funet.fi /pub/msdos/windows/games
We are in the process of uploading our game to as many ftp sites as possible. If you can think of any additional sites, please let us know. Also, if you want to upload it to any additional ftp sites or your favorite
BBSs, feel free to do so!
NOTE: Once you have the game downloaded, be sure to UNZIP
GAZ1.ZIP and read the SETUP.TXT (NOTE: SETUP.TXT is a text file located inside GAZ1.ZIP). It will tell you how to PKUNZIP the files directly onto three 1.44 MB floppy disks before you can install the game onto your computer.
HOW DO I USE FTP?
Here is a simple example of how to use ftp to access any of the ftp sites we have listed. For instance if you want to access ftp.netcom.com in directory pub/lavamind, you would type: ftp ftp.netcom.com anonymous (type in your personal email address) cd pub cd lavamind dir hash asc get gaz.txt bin get gaz1.zip get gaz2.zip get gaz3.zip bye
This assumes you are operating from a UNIX shell account.
Now just apply this to any ftp site. The commands and their functions are listed below: ftp = connects you to ftp the site. anonymous = user name = allows you to access the site as an anonymous user. (type in your personal email address) = password. cd = changes directory. dir = lists the files in the directory. (ls may also work in place of dir) hash = keeps the data transfer from timing out. asc = changes to ASCII text data transfer mode. get = transfers the file to your computer. bin = changes to Binary data transfer mode. bye = exits ftp.
DO I NEED TO DOWNLOAD IN BINARY?
If you are downloading a .ZIP file, you should set the ftp to binary mode by typing: bin
If you are downloading a .TXT file, you should set the ftp to ascii mode by typing: asc
ERROR WHILE INSTALLING THE GAME
If you try installing Gazillionaire on your hard drive and get the message
Error - Could not copy file: VER.DL_ then just go to your Windows directory and delete files VER.DLL and VER.DL from the WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory as well as the WINDOWS directory. Now, reboot the computer and try installing Gazillionaire again. It should install without a problem, and don't worry, Gazillionaire will install a copy of VER.DL and VER.DLL on your hard drive. This same rule applies any time you get the message
Error - Could not copy file:
Just make sure not to delete a newer version of the .DLL or .VBX files.
This is a problem with Microsoft's component software system, not our game. If an old version of VER.DL or VER.DLL is on your system, the game will not install properly. This also applies to any of the following .VBX and .DLL files:
GRID.VBX, GRAPH.VBX, GSWDLL.VBX, SPIN.VBX,
THREED.VBX, MCI.VBX, VSVBX.VBX, VER.DLL,
VBRUN300.DLL, VBRUN200.DLL, SETUPKIT.DLL
We have gone through this with several people, and they all have the game up and running now.
WHY DOESN'T PKUNZIP WORK?
If your PKUNZIP doesn't work, you probably have the incorrect version of PKUNZIP.
If you have an older version, it will give you an error when trying to extract the game files.
We used version 2.04g
If you do not have PKUNZIP version 2.04g, then go to any software library and try downloading PK204G.EXE. Most ftp sites have a copy of PK204G.EXE including our ftp site: ftp.netcom.com /pub/lavamind
This should solve the problem.
HOW AND WHERE DO I UNZIP THE PROGRAM?
After you copy GAZ1.ZIP, GAZ2.ZIPand GAZ3.ZIP files into a temporary directory on your hard drive and unzip them, you must unzip the DISK1.ZIP, DISK2.ZIP,
DISK3.ZIP directly to 1.44 MB floppy disks. For example, type
PKUNZIP DISK1.ZIP A:
Assuming A: is your floppy disk drive.
After this is done, you can delete the temporary directory containing the .ZIP files. Now you can install the game to any computer from your floppy disks by simply running the setup routine from Windows.
INSTALLING THE GAME DIRECTLY TO YOUR HARD DRIVE.
Another alternative is to copy GAZ1.ZIP, GAZ2.ZIP and GAZ3.ZIP into a temporary directory named GAZTEMP. Then unzip all three .ZIP files. You should now see three more files called
DISK1.ZIP, DISK2.ZIP and DISK3.ZIP. Simply unzip these files into the same directory. For example, type
PKUNZIP DISK1.ZIP
Once you have unzipped all three DISK files into a single directory, start Windows and from the Program Manager select FILE and choose RUN. Then type C:\GAZTEMP\SETUP.EXE to install the game. Once the game has finished installing itself, you may delete the temporary directory called GAZTEMP.
IS THIS A WINDOWS GAME?
Yes, it is a Windows game.
It runs on any Windows 3.1 compatible computer.
HOW LARGE IS THE GAME?
Compressed, the game is around 3 MB.
Uncompressed, it's about 10 MB.
IS THE GAME COPYRIGHTED?
Yes. We own 100% of the game and have already copyrighted it.
IS THIS A SHAREWARE GAME?
Yes. This is a shareware game, and we hope you enjoy it.
This SHAREWARE game is NOT a DEMO.
The SHAREWARE version doesn't include as many features as the FULL version. However, the SHAREWARE version is a fully functional game and lots of fun to play.
WHAT IS THE SHAREWARE GAME ABOUT?
As the owner of your own galactic trading company, you travel from planet to planet buying/selling goods, encountering alien creatures, acquiring larger ships, investing in advertising, and trying to out maneuver your competitors. You can play against up to 5 other
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