DP Tool Club 12/CD_ASCQ_12_0294.iso/news/2407/kchess12/vendor.doc

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SUMMARY

  Product:        K-Chess 1.20
  Description:    Chess program
  Required:       XT or compatible, 512KB memory, DOS 3 or compatible
  Registration:   A$20 or US$17 incl shipping

  Author:         Rob McDonell
  Distributor:    ARK ANGLES
  Address:        24 Alexander Ave
                  Hazelbrook  NSW  2779
                  AUSTRALIA
  Phone:          [phone]
  Fax:            [phone]


ABOUT ARK ANGLES

  ARK ANGLES Business and Personal Computer Systems is an Australian PC
  software developer and consultancy business.  Its purposes are to further
  the Australian software industry by the development of value-for-money
  programs in a number of fields, and provide a range of computer products
  and services to the businesses and residents of the Blue Mountains area.

  ARK ANGLES aims to expand into new mass markets, and can also provide
  tailored applications and flexible support programs for specific customers.


ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

  K-Chess is a Chess program which allows play between two players, a player
  and the computer, or the computer against itself.  It has full keyboard and
  mouse control, context-sensitive help, several types of hints, and on-screen
  calculation of the best moves.  Games can be saved to disk.


HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

  K-Chess runs on any XT or higher with 512K of memory.  Requires MS-DOS
  version 3 or compatible operating system.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

  ONE LINER:

    Mouse-driven educational chess program

  SHORT DESCRIPTION:

    K-Chess is an educational Chess program which shows its own calculations
    as it is working.  It has various types of hints and help, several modes
    of play, move undo and redo, and is fully keyboard or mouse controlled.

  MEDIUM DESCRIPTION:

    K-Chess is a Chess program which allows play between two players, a player
    and the computer, or the computer against itself.  It has full keyboard
    and mouse control, context-sensitive help, several types of hints, and
    on-screen calculation of the best moves.  Games can be saved to disk.

    K-Chess shows where a piece can move, and what pieces threaten a square.
    It also offers suggested moves, or can make a move for you.  Best lines
    of attack are displayed for both players several moves ahead.  And any
    move can be taken back or replayed right back to the start of the game.

  LONG DESCRIPTION:

    K-Chess is a flexible Chess program which actually lets you see what it is
    doing, and so helps you to learn to play better.  The computer will help
    you in several ways, such as showing where a piece can move, what pieces
    are threatening a particular square, and give a suggested next move or
    even play your move for you.  Best lines of attack are displayed for both
    players for several moves ahead.  Multi level undo and redo is also
    available so that moves may be reviewed and/or replayed at any time.

    The game can be between two players, one player and the computer, or the
    computer against itself.  There is full keyboard and mouse control, and
    context-sensitive help.  Games may be saved to disk.

    The game is customisable, allowing various restrictions on playing time,
    different hinting levels, and you can change the colours displayed.

  KEY WORDS:

    Shareware, Games, Chess, Menus, Windows, Mouse, Strategy, Board.


PRODUCT FEATURES

   1. K-Chess allows play between two players, one player and the computer, or
      the computer against itself.

   2. Moves may be made in normal drag-and-drop fashion with a mouse, or may
      be entered from the keyboard.

   3. The game has additional education value as the computer displays its
      own workings, and offers several different kinds of asssistance.

   4. The computer opponent's time may be limited per move or per game.

   5. Games may be saved and reloaded at any time.

   6. K-Chess is part of an expanding product line from ARK ANGLES, all of
      which feature the same ease of use and value.

   7. A Windows version is also available, so users have an upgrade path.


DISTRIBUTION POLICY

  Shareware Vendors have permission to copy and redistribute this program on
  the following conditions:

   1. The product is distributed in its entirety without modification directly
      from the Shareware Installation Disk.  Loader programs and documentation
      files may be added, and the product may be bundled with catalogues or
      other Shareware.

   2. The product is identified as Shareware in all catalogues and labelling,
      and recipients informed that the program requires further payment to
      ARK ANGLES for use beyond the 60 day evaluation period;

   3. Only a reasonable copying and distribution fee of not more than A$10 is
      charged.

   4. ARK ANGLES has not requested in writing that the Vendor cease further
      distribution.

  Vendors who inform ARK ANGLES that they wish to distribute this product will
  be sent updates and other new programs periodically.

  An arrangement is available for reputable Shareware vendors who would like
  to accept registrations for ARK ANGLES products for a commission.  No stock
  has to be kept.  Contact ARK ANGLES for details.


ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION

  Placing of this program on bulletin boards and the like is encouraged.  The
  contents of the Shareware Installation Disk should be packed into a single
  file with a popular file archiving and compression program.  The file
  should be called KCHESS10.xxx where the 10 indicates version 1.0, and xxx
  is the normal file extension associated with the compression program used.


DISTRIBUTION SEQUENCE

  Major new releases of this program will be distributed to the following
  parties in the order listed:

   1. Beta Testers for final validation.

   2. Registered Users who are eligible for a further upgrade.

   3. Shareware Vendors who have a commission agreement with ARK ANGLES.

   4. Other Shareware Vendors who have indicated their desire to get updates.

   5. Various Bulletin Boards.

  Minor new releases will generally only be distributed to Testers and
  specific Registered Users who may require a particular fix.


FILES ON THE INSTALLATION DISK

  The Shareware Installation Disk contains the following files.  No copy of
  the program may be distributed unless all files are included.

    KCHESS  .EXE  The main program
    KCHESS  .LIB  The opening library
    KCHESS  .HLP  The online Help file
    SAMPLE  .CHS  A sample saved game
    KCHESS  .DOC  Product and installation information
    ORDER   .DOC  Order Form
    REGISTER.DOC  Registration and support information
    VENDOR  .DOC  Vendor and distribution information
    FILE_ID .DIZ  Program description for bulletin boards


REGISTRATION

  This program is Shareware, and must be registered for legal use beyond the
  60 day evaluation period.  The Shareware version is not crippled in any way,
  but registered users will receive the following additional benefits:

   o  a copy of the latest version of the program, plus
   o  a printed manual, plus
   o  a bonus program, plus
   o  12 months support direct from the author, plus
   o  periodic news and upgrade information, plus
   o  eligibility for discount on K-Chess for Windows, plus
   o  the satisfaction of supporting value software through Shareware.