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CHINESE CHECKERS
Version 1.3
May 1, 1992
Copyright (c) 1991, ImagiSOFT, Inc.
All rights reserved.
WHAT IS SHAREWARE?
Shareware is a beautiful concept that gives you a chance to "try"
Chinese Checkers and other programs before you "buy" them. If you try
Chinese Checkers and continue to use it, you are expected to register.
BENEFITS OF REGISTERING
This shareware version is a complete and fully working version of
Chinese Checkers, however, there are several benefits of registering:
1. The registered version has printed documentation and
professional packaging.
2. The registered version uses about 100K less hard disk space.
This is because it doesn't need all the documentation files and
uses a more powerful method of compressing the graphics files.
3. You will be notified of major updates to Chinese Checkers which
you will generally be able receive for only a $3.00 shipping
and handling charge. The next major update is scheduled for
September 1st, 1992.
4. We will notify registered users when we develop other games --
including games which are not available as shareware.
Registered users will generally receive a discount when new
games are introduced.
5. Remember, the more people that register Chinese Checkers, the
more time and effort ImagiSOFT will spend in developing future
games and products!
If you like Chinese Checkers and continue to use it after a reasonable
trial period, you must send a registration payment of $19.95 to:
ImagiSOFT, Inc.
Computer Games Division
P.O. Box 13208
Albuquerque, NM USA 87192
Your $19.95 registration will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. When you register we will send you the most
recent version with printed documentation and professional packaging.
Press the F1 key to print an order form or send your check along with:
- Your Name
- Mailing Address
- Disk Size (5.25" or 3.5")
You can order by credit card by calling (800) 767-1978.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Chinese Checkers along to your
friends for evaluation, but please encourage them to register their
copy if they like and use it.
Thank you for your support!
HOW TO REACH US FOR SUPPORT
We have made Chinese Checkers as easy to use as possible. However, if
have a problem, or find our on-line help inadequate, we would like to
hear from you. You can reach us via U.S. Mail at:
ImagiSOFT, Inc.
Computer Games Division
P.O. Box 13208
Albuquerque, NM 87192
You will get faster service from us via electronic mail or telephone:
Our CompuServe ID number is 70632,1177.
Our Prodigy ID number is FSWM11A.
Our FAX number is (505) 275-9697
SHAREWARE COPYRIGHT LAWS
Copyright laws apply to both shareware and commercial software, and
ImagiSOFT, Inc. retains all rights to Chinese Checkers. We
specifically grant you the right to copy and distribute this software,
under the limitations of the license agreement found below.
Shareware is a marketing method, not a type of software. You should
look for software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's
commercial or shareware. The shareware system makes fitting your
needs easier, because you can "try" before you "buy". SHAREWARE HAS
THE ULTIMATE MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE -- IF YOU DON'T USE THE PRODUCT, YOU
DON'T PAY FOR IT!
Chinese Checkers is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to you for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but
please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
The Chinese Checkers program and its documentation are copyrighted
works protected by U.S. and international copyright law. You are
granted a license to use your copy of Chinese Checkers only under the
terms and conditions specified in this license agreement.
Chinese Checkers is a commercial software product. It is not free,
nor is it in the public domain. It is distributed as shareware,
which means that you may try the software before you pay for it.
However, you must stop using Chinese Checkers and remove it from your
computer if you decide not to pay the license fee.
You may freely copy Chinese Checkers for personal use. You may also
give copies of Chinese Checkers to others if they also agree to the
terms of this agreement.
Users of Chinese Checkers must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
CHINESE CHECKERS IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE IS WITH YOU. IMAGISOFT ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR
DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE
USE OF CHINESE CHECKERS.
DISTRIBUTING CHINESE CHECKERS
Anyone distributing Chinese Checkers for any kind of remuneration must
first contact ImagiSOFT, Inc. at the address below for authorization.
This authorization is automatically granted to distributors recognized
by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) as adhering to its
guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin
offering Chinese Checkers immediately; however, ImagiSOFT, Inc. must
still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with
the latest version of Chinese Checkers.
If you are going to distribute Chinese Checkers in a compressed file,
please use the name CC12.??? (.ZIP, .ARC, .LZH, etc). We would
appreciate if you would distribute our original CC12.ZIP whenever
possible so that new users can be assured that they aren't receiving a
program infected with a virus.
Please include the following files in your distribution copy:
CHINESE.EXE main program
CHINESE.TXT registration info, license agreement, etc.
CC_ORDER.TXT order form
CHINESE.WL graphics file
REGISTER.WL " "
CC_I_1.WL " "
CC_I_2.WL " "
CC_I_3.WL " "
CC_I_4.WL " "
CC_I_5.WL " "
CC_I_6.WL " "
CHINESE.ICO Microsoft Windows icon for Chinese Checkers
INSTALL.BAT install to Hard Drive
CHINESE.BAT run from Hard Drive
READ.ME brief description, how to install, etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Chinese Checkers program checks for missing or
altered files. If either of the *.TXT files has been altered or if
one of the *.WL files is missing, the program will exit to DOS.
ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS MEMBERSHIP
ImagiSOFT, Inc. is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-
related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly,
ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a
dispute or problem with an ASP
_______ member, but does not provide
____|__ | (r) technical support for members'
--| | |------------------- products. Please write to the
| ____|__ | Association of ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover
| | |_| Shareware Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or
|__| o | Professionals send a CompuServe message via
-----| | |--------------------- via CompuServe Mail to ASP
|___|___| Ombudsman 70007,3536.
THANK YOU!
We at ImagiSOFT, Inc. would like to thank you, our customers, for
making Chinese Checkers possible. We had a lot of fun working
together on this project. David, our chief programmer, is primarily
responsible for Chinese Checkers -- he spent six tedious months
working in assembly language developing the user interface. He spent
another four weeks developing Chinese Checkers itself. Russ spent a
week on the artwork -- we are very proud of his talent! Our quality
control people, Steve, Kathy, and Dorine, gave this program a thorough
work out before they signed off. Mike coordinated this project and
wrote the documentation.
Of course, it is the financial support of our loyal customers which
made Chinese Checkers possible. We appreciate you very much. Look
for more games and other imaginative products from ImagiSOFT soon!