--- CONTRACT BRIDGE --- Robert Lindsay Wells 1405 Lynn Avenue, Clearwater, FL 34615 (813) 447-0604 WellsCom@aol.com CONTRACT BRIDGE is a "Shareware Program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of other software. The essence of "user- supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful, and find that you are continuing to use CONTRACT BRIDGE after a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment to the author. The registration fee will license ONE COPY for use on any ONE COMPUTER at any ONE TIME. --- VENDOR INFORMATION --- Anyone distributing CONTRACT BRIDGE for any kind of remuneration must first contact Robert Lindsay Wells at the address above for authorization. This authorization will be 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 CONTRACT BRIDGE immediately. However, Robert Lindsay Wells must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of CONTRACT BRIDGE. --- RELEASE HISTORY --- Version 2.0 - First Shareware Release. Version 2.1 - Documentation Update. Version 2.2 - Interim Release. Modified the Bidding and Play Algorithms. Added "SHAREWARE" Markers. Included README.EXE in the Release. Documentation Update. Version 2.3 - Added Bidding Customization and Report Generator. Revised Contract Bidding Algorithms. Disabled SAVE and LOAD Features in Shareware Version. Added More Detail about the Bidding and Play in BRIDGE.DOC. Version 2.4 - Fixed Bug in Slam Bidding. Added New Credit Card Capability through PsL (product ID #14398). Added Text Editor (READ) as a Bonus Utility to the Registered Version. Version 2.5 - Added a "Bid Box" and a "Play Box" so that All Program Inputs can Now be Answered using a MOUSE. Major Revision of the Bidding and Play Algorithms. Letter [F] Now TOGGLES Fast/Slow Mode. Version 2.6 - Added a 40 Column Large Text Version to the Release (BRIDGEX.EXE and BRIDGEX.DOC). Revised the Play Algorithms. Documentation Update. --- INCLUDED FILES --- When a new release of CONTRACT BRIDGE is issued, the files are archived for BBS and FTP distribution using the PKZIP format, and with archive filenames of the form BRIDGE26.ZIP (where the 26 represents the current version of CONTRACT BRIDGE). The following files are included in each shareware release of the program: BRIDGE.EXE The CONTRACT BRIDGE program (80 column version). BRIDGE.DOC On-line ASCII help file (80 column version). BRIDGEX.EXE The CONTRACT BRIDGE program (40 column version). BRIDGEX.DOC On-line ASCII help file (40 column version). BRIDGE.TXT This ASCII file (describing registration). BRIDGE.ORD Ready to print ASCII registration form. README.EXE A handy ASCII text viewer that can be used to read the DOC, TXT and ORD documentation files. Up to date versions of my Shareware programs can be downloaded from my FTP site "ftp://users.aol.com/wellscom" using any WEB browser or FTP software. --- REGISTRATION --- Please remember that CONTRACT BRIDGE is not free software. As with all Shareware, each user is expected to purchase it after a reasonable trial period. The registration fee for CONTRACT BRIDGE is $19, including shipping (please add $2 for shipping international orders), for which you'll receive: * The latest version of CONTRACT BRIDGE on disk with the shareware reminders and limitations removed. * A printed instruction booklet for CONTRACT BRIDGE. * One free upgrade to any future version of CONTRACT BRIDGE. * A handy ASCII Text Editor (READ) as a bonus utility. * Three months of free support for the program by telephone or E-Mail to the author. Please note that the prices are in U.S. dollars. Send your registration to: Robert Lindsay Wells, 1405 Lynn Avenue, Clearwater, FL 34615. --- CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY --- You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software) Library by calling 800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 or by FAX to 713-524-6398 or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705. For Contract Bridge, use the PsL product ID #14398. THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY. THE AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE REACHED AT THESE NUMBERS. Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, non-credit card orders, etc, must be directed to Robert Lindsay Wells at (813) 447-0604. To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify me the day of your order and I will ship the product directly to you. Again, use the PsL phone numbers for CREDIT CARD ORDERS only. Direct all other questions to me. --- EUROPEAN REGISTRATIONS --- European registrations can be easily handled by KDL-Registrierungsservice, a German firm which accepts registration payments directly in Deutschmarks. Here's how to contact them to place an order: KDL-Registrierungsservice Lena-Christ-Str.: 50 82152 Martinsried/Munich Germany PHONE: ++49-89-895626-50 FAX: ++49-89-895626-99 AOL:Kelly Data CIS:100347,2627 Kelly Data will notify me of your order, and I'll ship you the registered version the same day. Contact KDL for ORDERS ONLY. Please direct all other questions regarding Contract Bridge to me. --- DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY --- This software is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of CONTRACT BRIDGE. Any liability of the seller is limited exclusively to product replacement or the refund of the registration fee. --- ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS --- Robert Lindsay Wells 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 technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442- 9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER CONTRACT BRIDGE is copyright (c) 1994-96 by R.L. Wells. All rights reserved.