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Pick 6 LOTTO Random Number Generator
Copyright (c)1993 Marathon Computer Press
VERSION 3.0 12/5/93
* * * * Warning * * * *
This software is not FREEWARE, it is a fully functional
software program that is classified as SHAREWARE. If you
use the software beyond a 10 day trial period, you are on
your honor to submit a nominal registration fee to the owner
of copyright (Marathon Computer Press).
Conditional Distribution Limitations
You may freely distribute this text file and the associated
software provided that following condition is met:
The programs (DOS, Windows, or OS/2), must always be
distributed with this text file. It is recommended that the
original compressed archive files be used to distribute the
software and documentation since they have been scanned and are
certified virus free.
You may charge a nominal fee to distribute this software,
provided that it is to cover the cost of distribution media, and
shipping. No more than $15.00 US can ever be charged to
distribute this Shareware product. Once again, you must ensure
that this text file accompanies any of the compiled program
files.
Background
The Pick-6 LOTTO Random Number Generator was developed to
provide TRULY random picks for various state lotteries. It is a
well known fact that most states do not provide TRULY random
picks with their EasyPick or QuickPick options. Routinely the
computer system will limit numbers for selection if a large
number of players have chosen a given number. This software uses
a highly optimized re-seeding random number generator that
ensures the numbers you are presented with will be random in
nature. It has been responsible for a number of LOTTO winning
tickets at various stages of payoff. (Most states pay for
tickets that have from 3 to 6 correct numbers in a pick.)
There are several LOTTO Pick programs available in the
Public Domain, or Commercially that offer you numerical analysis,
repeating numbers and other schemes. The BOTTOM LINE is that
your best chance at winning in any LOTTO is to have a series of
random numbers. No person or software can truly predict how a
random drawing of LOTTO numbers will occur. That is why this
software really performs. It is a no frills, down-to-business
RANDOM number generator. It ensures that the sequence of numbers
for a given pick are always different. It does not however,
limit numbers from appearing again in other picks. It abides by
the RANDOM number generation motif. You can rest assured that
the software (written in C++) is finding you a good set of random
numbers for your picks.
Installation Instructions
DOS - The DOSLOTTO.EXE program can be run from the DOS command
line or assigned to any menu program you desire. To run the DOS
version of the software from the command line enter:
DOSLOTTO <then press the enter key>
WINDOWS - The WINLOTTO.EXE program can be added to any program
group within Microsoft Windows, or Windows NT by using the File
Menu and selecting New, and then Program Item. Refer to the
Windows Manual to learn how to assign a program to a program
group. WINLOTTO has it's own Icon when installed. You may also
run the software by selecting File, and then Run.
OS/2 - The OS2LOTTO.EXE program can be added to any folder group
by dragging a Program Template from the Templates folder and
following the instructions for adding programs in your user
manual. The program may be run as an OS/2 Full Screen or OS/2
Windowed application. It may also be run from the OS/2 command
line within a Full Screen OS/2 Session or a Windowed OS/2 Session
available in the Command Prompts folder. OS2LOTTO has it's own
Icon when installed.
Operating Instructions
A simple character based user interface has been implemented
to reduce the size of the various platform software programs.
All interaction with the software is conducted with your
keyboard. There are only a few steps to using the Pick-6 LOTTO
Random Number Generator. They are:
Step 1 - After the program loads you are asked to enter the
"Upper Number of your LOTTO > ". This means you must enter
the highest number that you may select on your lotto pick
card. This varies from state to state. In some states it
is 44, and in some others it may be higher or lower. Once
you have entered this required number, the software
calibrates itself to ensure that all numbers generated will
be between 1 and the number that you enter.
Step 2 - You are prompted to read and accept the terms of
usage for the software. Once you accept by pressing the
<Enter> key, the LOTTO picks window appears. It is here
that your numbers will be generated for you.
Step 3 - From the Picks window there are 3 keys that you can
press to interact with the software. They are:
'N' - Pressing the N key will clear the current pick
(if you don't like it) and present you with another
pick on the same line. You can cycle individual picks
as many times as you want with the N key.
'Q' - Pressing the Q key immediately exits from the
software program. Press this key when you want to
quit.
'Enter' - By pressing the <Enter> key, you indicate
acceptance of the pick on the current line, and proceed
to the next pick. Up to 20 picks per screen will be
displayed. Once 20 picks have been selected, you are
told that all picks for the screen are complete. You
must then press <Enter> once again to clear the screen
and pick more if so desired.
** Note: Picks are not saved to disk, or printed out so you
must enter them on your LOTTO card while they are still on
the screen. Once you exit the program, all picks are
cleared. You may however use the Print Screen function
(supported by your operating system) if you desire to have a
printed copy of your LOTTO picks. **
SHAREWARE Registration Information.
To register your copy of the Marathon Computer Press Pick-6
LOTTO Random Number Generator after your 10 day trial usage
period please send $10.00 US by check or money order ONLY to the
following Address:
Marathon Computer Press
P.O. Box 68503
Virginia Beach, VA 23455-9433
Make checks payable to the following exactly as it appears
below:
John Holder - MCP
Your registration will support our continuing development of
no-nonsense quality software for the DOS, OS/2, and Windows
platforms. We have been responsible for numerous Freeware,
Shareware, and Commercially distributed software programs since
1985. If you win a Pick-6 lottery by using this software we
would like to hear about it at the address listed above. If you
become a millionaire by using our Random Number Generator, you
may at your option, send us 1% (or whatever you feel is fair) of
the first year's disbursement as compensation for utilizing the
software. Let your conscience be your guide.
Enjoy the software and stay tuned for more exciting software
developments from Marathon Computer Press in the future. We
currently have other DOS, Windows, and OS/2 projects under
construction.
* * * * * DISCLAIMER AND LICENSE AGREEMENT * * * * *
This software is provided for the purpose of generating
random number combinations for various state Pick-6 Lotteries.
How you determine the proper use of the software and its
applicability for any task is your sole responsibility. We make
no guarantee for suitability or fitness for any purpose. Your
sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the software is to remove it
from your machine, or removable storage medium. There are no
warranties associated with your use of this software, and
Marathon Computer Press is in no way responsible for damages,
including lost profits, or loss of data that might occur from
your use of the software whether they are physical or monetary in
nature. We retain full ownership of the compiled programs, but
by registering your Shareware copy you are granted a license to
utilize the software on a single machine (per registration fee
paid). You may not lease or rent the software, or use it to
prepare LOTTO TIP Sheets without the permission of the owner of
copyright. Additionally, you may not reverse engineer, decompile
the software, or create any derivative works from the software.
("Pick-6 LOTTO Random Number Generator").
THIS TEXT FILE MUST ACCOMPANY THE SOFTWARE FOR DISTRIBUTION