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   BACKLASH
   
   A Turret Gunner Simulation

   PATCH to update version 1.00 or 1.10 to version 1.20 SHAREWARE

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This patch provides the changes required to update an existing installation
of version 1.00 of BACKLASH - A Turret Gunner Simulation to version 1.20.
This file contains instructions for applying the patch as well as a summary
of the changes in the new version of the game.

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This patch must ONLY be applied to the VERSION 1.00 SHAREWARE or VERSION 1.10
SHAREWARE version of the BACKLASH product.  Applying this patch to other
versions of the software, including the full release, may prevent the game
from functioning.

To check the version of BACKLASH that is currently installed, view the ABOUT
screen in the game, available in the SYSTEM menu.

All patches and current releases can be found on Software Creations BBS
( see below ) and on the Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. BBS (216)677-0229.

Owners of the FULL RELEASE of BACKLASH are being mailed the new version of
the software.  If you have not received your update, please contact Sanctuary
Software Studio, Inc.

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HOW TO INSTALL THE PATCH
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1) Back-up the existing installation of BACKLASH.

2) Unzip P120DATA.ZIP file to the directory where version 1.00 or 1.10 of
   BACKLASH is installed.  Allow the zip extraction utility to overwrite
   any existing files.

3) Run SETUP.EXE to configure the software.

4) Run BL.EXE to play.

5) Verify the installation of the patch by checking the version numbers in
   SETUP.EXE or in the ABOUT screen in the BACKLASH game.

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WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.20
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o Altered difficulty levels.  Added ROGUE ( Hard ) difficulty level.  The
  ROOKIE and REBEL levels are now easier.

o Improved sound card support.  Support for interrupts 10, 11, 12.  Improved
  default configuration of the sound card.

o Added BACKLASH.BAT to start the game.

o Improved conventional memory check.  Added /OM command line option to
  override memory errors.

o Added BACKLASH.ICO, icon file for Windows 95 users.

o Added to the online instructions and added a hint section.

o Added help screen in the game.

o Improved Abort Mission code to notify user that an abort is in progress.

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SHAREWARE AGREEMENT
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What you have is a shareware version of Sanctuary Software Studio's
BACKLASH - A Turret Gunner Simulation.  You are encouraged to freely
distribute to one and all.  Everything contained herein is copyrighted to
and the property of Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc.  Our lawyer is now happy.

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NOTICE
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BACKLASH is a trademark of Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc.  Other trademarks
are the property of their respective holders.

BACKLASH - A Turret Gunner Simulation
(c) 1995 Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. - All rights reserved.

