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 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 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 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 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