README.TXT
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   DBSCHESS is a chess game and analysis recording program written using 
Borland's Delphi system to run under Windows.  I hope that you have virus 
checked this software - it's in my interest as well as yours! (I don't want 
to be blamed in error if you have something nasty on your machine).

   This is a Shareware program, please try it out for up to 30 days before
either
        i)      Registering the program
or
       ii)      Deleting it from your computer.
       
Any comments on the program would be gratefully received.  Please send by 
snail mail to

         D B Sugden
         Rosedale,  Bluntisham Rd.
         Colne,  Huntingdon
         Cambs  PE17 3LY
         U.K.

   or by e-mail to 100676.3347@compuserve.com.
   
   The software is believed to be virus free and suitable for the purpose as
described in this and other documentation (in particular the Help file).

   However, no liability is accepted by the author for any consequential
damage to your computer system and (in particular) your pride if it does not
help your chess results!

	To put it more formally :-

                          DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

               THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
               WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY
               OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE
               OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO
               WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
               A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.  GOOD DATA PROCESSING
               PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED
               WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.  THE USER
               MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.  ANY
               LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO
               PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.

   The program and associated data files appear in a self inflating file 
DBSZIP.EXE.  There is a "cheap & cheerful" DOS batch file INSTALL.BAT needing
2 parameters on the floppy disc if you obtained it by that route

	     A:INSTALL  x:  y       

where x: is the name of the drive (e.g. C:) and y is the name of the top level
directory ( e.g. DBSCHESS) to install it into.

   If you obtained the software by downloading the software via a modem, you 
will only have the DBSZIP.EXE file.  Hopefully you will have followed the 
instructions to create a new directory, e.g. C:\DBSCHESS, CD to it and run 
DBSZIP with the -D option.   If you are reading this only after unzipping 
without the -D option you will have lost the directory structure and 
overwritten the choice of bitmaps files that give different coloured boards! 
(in which case simply do it again with the -D option).
      E.g.     cd  \
               md  DBSCHESS
               cd  DBSCHESS 
               \CSERVE\DOWNLOAD\DBSZIP  -D   

   (If you have already set up a previous version, then omit the cd and add a
-N parameter as well in the last line of the above example).
            
   Assuming that you installed it to your C: drive in the \DBSCHESS directory,
you would then add it to your chosen Windows group by the Program Manager File
| New option, giving the program file as C:\DBSCHESS\DBSCHESS.EXE, the working 
directory as C:\DBSCHESS and the icon as C:\DBSCHESS\DBSCHESS.ICO.

   With the exception of the changes to your Windows screen as a consequence 
of the above paragraph, the only changes to your system are the introduction
and contents of the \DBSCHESS directory.   

   The program requires a minimum configuration of an IBM compatible PC, 386
computer running Windows 3.1.

   Please feel free to pass on copies of this program, but only in its
entirety and without alteration.

   REGISTRATION
   
   Within the UK, you can register the program by sending a cheque for 12 
pounds sterling to the above address.  Don't forget your name and address!  

   Under CompuServe please register via "GO SWREG", the ID is 7587.

   I ALSO NEED TO KNOW ... 
   
the title that you wish to have the program registered as - this should be a 
maximum of 20 characters (including spaces) and identify the individual user 
of the program.  I will contact you with the simple method of converting your 
shareware version to a registered one.

   Once you have registered, you will no longer see the Shareware reminder.
Future shareware versions of the program will be automatically registered for
your use with no further formalities.

   DATA PROTECTION ACT.

   I have applied for exemption from registration under the above legislation.
This is because I will record only your name, address, registration title, 
date and the version number of the program that I think you have.  I will be 
happy to confirm to you the details I have in your entry.  I will not disclose
details of any other person's entry to you, nor will I publish the information
to any other organisation.  The sole purpose of keeping this data is to allow 
me to advise you of any later versions containing new features and/or 
correcting bugs.  You are entitled to the new version at no cost above that 
of getting it to you.  If you register the program, I assume that you agree 
to my keeping such records.

   If my application is not successful I will only maintain records on paper.