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B R I D G E FROM SPECIAL K SOFTWARE
release 2.9 - 2001
created by G.M.McKAY
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
Any 486, pentium or better IBM compatible computer will successfully
run this game as long as it can run Windows 95 and has over 8 Mb of memory.
It will use any sound driver that your Windows has fitted (ie. a
sound card or PC speaker driver). A mouse is required (as with all
Windows activities). It works best if Windows has a standard
screen resolution, such as 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, or 1280x1024.
However, it can accommodate any resolution. You should have at least
256 colours in your Screen Color Palette.
DISTRIBUTION:
This copyrighted game is distributed under the SHAREWARE system which
depends upon your support for on-going development. You are encouraged to
freely copy and distribute this product unaltered to friends, business
associates, bulletin boards and user groups. HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT IS NOT
FREE!
This is a beta release. That means that I am giving you the opportunity
to see a pre-release copy. The only payment I ask for this is that you
email me to tell me about bugs in the program, or improvements to the rules,
options, style of play, or logic of play. This is the best way I can
find out about what you want in the game.
If you leave me your email address, I will let you know when the full
release becomes available.
INSTALLATION:
BRIDGE is distributed in a form which makes installation easy for you.
Like all Windows programs, its installation is more complex than DOS
programs, but the SETUP.EXE utility takes care of all this for you. This
way, it can ensure that you have the correct Windows System files that it
needs to run properly, without you having to do any work.
After installation, you should have these files in the
'\program files\bridge' directory -
BRIDGE.EXE - base program
BRIDGE.HLP - Windows help file
BRIDGE.TXT - ASCII text help file
REGO.FRM - user registration form
SCORES.BRG - game scores and set-up info
GAME.BRG - saved game
*.CRD - data files.
In addition, it will make sure that you have a number of system
operating files in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
If you received this software from a Bulletin Board or the Internet,
it will be compressed into the one file, eg BRIDGE.ZIP. Before running the
installation program you will need to decompress it. Create a temporary
directory, eg C:\MYTEMP, and decompress all the files into it. The software
is now ready to install, as if you had bought it on a floppy disk. Now run
the SETUP.EXE program. The easiest way of doing this is choose RUN from
Windows START button, and type in the drive, directory, and SETUP.EXE name.
Alternatively, you can run it from the File Explorer. If you have Winzip
installed, you just have to open the .ZIP file and run the SETUP.EXE file.
The installation program prompts you to enter the directory name in
which to store the files. The installation program does NOT interfere with
any of your standard set-up eg, AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, *.INI, path. It
places the icon to start the BRIDGE game in a group called "BRIDGE"
that it creates in the 'Programs' menu on the 'Start' button. If you want,
you can easily move this icon to a different group (by the usual method of
dragging and dropping).
If you registered a previous version that gave you life time
registrations (like this one does), simply setup this Shareware program on
top of the previous one (ie into the same directory). It will become
registered. DO NOT delete the previous version first.
If you created a temporary directory, eg C:\MYTEMP, you can now
remove it.
The total space that this program takes up on disk is about 3.8
Mbytes.
If you run BRIDGE and find that it does not fill the whole
screen, the answer is probably the screen resolution that you have chosen
for Windows. You can change this via the Display icon in the Control
Panel. It works best with standard resolutions, such as 640x480, 800x600,
1024x768, or 1280x1024. However it supports most other resolutions.
If it does not fill the whole screen, you can force it to use a particular
resolution by including on the command line /RESOLUTION500x400. Adjust
the numbers to make the game suit your screen. The command line is set
by the 'properties' of the 'Bridge' shortcut.
You will never want to do it, but you can delete the program, via
the 'Add/Remove Programs' icon in the 'Control Panel' (use the 'START'
button, then 'SETTINGS').
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If you have any problems with this program, whether installing
it, or running it, please let me know. You can contact me on
gmckay@dezzanet.net.au or Garry.McKay@akzonobel.com.au
************************************************************
VERSION 2.9:
This program plays the enduringly popular card game of Bridge.
Use Windows 95 to achieve the realistic atmosphere of a Bridge game
with animation and sound.
You can choose from different bidding conventions and styles of play.
It has animation, and supports various screen resolutions and sound cards.
Bidding and playing logic has been enhanced.
It comes complete with a help file and on screen explanation of the
bidding logic. So, is ideal for expert and beginner alike.
REGISTRATION:
- the latest, updated registered version (with even better card playing skills).
- if you want it, for a small extra postage cost, I will include a registered
copy of 500 Card Game For Windows 95 or Rummy Card Game From Special K,or
Canasta Card Game From Special K or Euchre Card Game From Special K.
An additional incentive is that you can register this version and have
registered versions for life! With this registered version you receive a key.
Download any future shareware version from the Internet, or any other source,
and you can turn it into a registered version!
Yet another incentive to register is that the registered copy does
not make you endure the initial "nuisance" screen when you run it.
SPECIAL BONUS - The registered copy also has a much more pleasing picture
as the background to the Main Menu (ie. you do not have to see me and my
family). It also allows you to put in YOUR OWN background to this menu, so
if you have a pleasing Bit Map Picture, or even a scanned-in picture of
yourself, this can be in the background every time you run it.
You can register by posting the registration form and a check to me, and
choose to receive your registered version by mail, or receive it quicker by
email (and pay $3.00 less).
You can also register on line by credit card by visiting my homepage at
http://www.specialksoftware.com or http://home.dezzanet.net.au/gmckay
or http://members.xoom.com/500cardgame .
Dealer enquires are welcome. Corporate licenses are available.
_____________________________________________________________
BRIDGE FROM SPECIAL K SOFTWARE
Name:___________________________________ Date:___/___/___
Address:_____________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _____ Code: ________
Country:_______________________
Email (write very clearly): ______________________________
Version: _2.9_ Windows ver: _____________
My Copy From:_____________________(if the Internet what site)
Floppy: _1.44MB_ Do you have a CD ROM (Yes/No): ______
registered latest version of BRIDGE.....$---- ($28)
Postage & handling......................$---- ($3 for email or $6 for post)
options:
registered 500 CARD GAME FOR WINDOWS 95.$---- ($4 if required)
registered EUCHRE FROM SPECIAL K.......$---- ($4 if required)
registered CANASTA FROM SPECIAL K.......$---- ($4 if required)
registered RUMMY FROM SPECIAL K.......$---- ($4 if required)
registered WHIST FROM SPECIAL K.......$---- ($4 if required)
total $---- (at least $31 or $34)
Send registered version by email or post: ________
I will be grateful for any suggestions, comments, or information on
problems with the game you may have.
____________________________________________________________
SEND THE FORM TO:
R.McKAY
29 Melissa St.
Strathmore
Victoria , 3041
Australia
Make checks payable to R.McKay
If you want to register on the Internet and pay by credit card,
you can at www.getsoftware.com, or visit my home page at
http://www.specialksoftware.com or http://home.dezzanet.net.au/gmckay
(these have a slightly different payment deal).
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Enjoy this game,
R. McKay