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CC_ORDER.TXT
ImagiSOFT, Inc.
DELUXE CHINESE CHECKERS ORDER FORM
If you order Chinese Checkers you will receive BONUS FEATURES, not
found in the shareware version. In the Deluxe Version you can:
* Save / Restore Your Game
* Undo Previous Moves
* Turn Animated Icons On or Off
* Hear Music / Sounds through your Sound Blaster or Adlib Card
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| Chinese Checkers Latest Version -- Deluxe Edition | $16.95 |
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| Shipping / Handling | 3.00 |
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| Shareware Evaluation Copy of MOVIES TO GO! | FREE |
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TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED | $19.95 |
Disk Size: ___ 5.25" ___ 3.5" ------------
Make personal checks (US banks only) payable to ImagiSOFT, Inc.
If you are ordering from outside the United States, please use a credit
card, send a postal money order, or send cash via registered mail
($20 US equivalent). Add an additional $3.00 for airmail.
[ ] Check [ ] Cash [ ] VISA [ ] Master Card [ ] American Express
Card Number: ______ ______ ______ ______ Exp. Date: ___________
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________________________________
State / Country: ______________________________________________________
Zip / Postal Code: ____________________________________________________
I received Chinese Checkers from:
[ ] Friend [ ] Shareware Vendor [ ] User Group [ ] BBS
Name of Vendor, BBS, etc. _____________________________________________
Credit Card Orders: (800) 767-1978, (505) 275-1920, FAX (505) 275-9697
Mail to: ImagiSOFT, Inc.
Computer Games Division
P.O. Box 13208
Albuquerque, NM USA 87192
Comments, suggestions:
CHINESE.TXT
CHINESE CHECKERS
Version 2.0
October 1, 1992
Copyright (c) 1992, 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,
please send us the $16.95 registration fee and we will send
you the latest Deluxe Version of Chinese Checkers.
BONUS FEATURES IN THE DELUXE VERSION
The Deluxe Version has the following bonus features which
are not available in the Shareware Version:
* Save Game Option
* Undo Last Move
* Animated Icons On/Off
* Sound Blaster / Adlib Music
OTHER BENEFITS OF REGISTERING
1. The Deluxe 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.
2. We will notify you of major updates to Chinese
Checkers which you will generally be able to receive
for only a $3.00 shipping and handling charge.
3. We will notify you when we develop other new
products. Registered users generally receive a
discount when new products are introduced.
4. When you register, we will send you a shareware copy
of at least one of our other products to evaluate.
Our most popular product is MOVIES TO GO!, which is a
powerful, graphics-oriented video movie guide with
information on more than 4,000 of Hollywood's best
movies.
HOW TO REGISTER
If you like Chinese Checkers, please send your registration
payment of $16.95 (plus $3.00 shipping and handling) to:
ImagiSOFT, Inc.
Computer Games Division
P.O. Box 13208
Albuquerque, NM USA 87192
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 give a copy of this shareware copy of
Chinese Checkers to your friends for evaluation, but please
encourage them to register their copy if they like and use
it. Thanks for helping us let people know about Chinese
Checkers!
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:
Our CompuServe ID number is 70632,1177.
Our Prodigy ID number is FSWM11A.
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.
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!
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 the Shareware Version of Chinese
Checkers for personal use, and 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.
THANK YOU!
We at ImagiSOFT enjoyed creating Chinese Checkers. David,
is primarily responsible for Chinese Checkers. He spent six
tedious months working in assembly language developing the
user interface, and another four weeks developing Chinese
Checkers itself. One year later, David spent another month
implementing the most often requested suggestions for our
Deluxe Version 2.0. Russ spent a week on the artwork -- we
have received hundreds of letters applauding his talent!
The newest member of our team, Robert Allen, composed the
music. Our quality control people, Kathy, and Dorine gave
this program a thorough work out before they signed off.
Mike coordinated this project and wrote the documentation.
In June of 1992, Chinese Checkers was nominated for
"BEST NEW PRODUCT" and "BEST ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE" at the
Shareware Industry Awards in Indianapolis. We would like to
thank Michael E. Callahan, Randy MacLean, Bob Ostrander,
Jim Perkins, and other members of the nominating committee
for helping to make ImagiSOFT famous!
Of course, it is the financial support of our hundreds of
loyal customers which has Chinese Checkers possible. We
appreciate you most of all.
HOW TO GET EVALUATION COPIES OF OUR OTHER PRODUCTS
If you register Chinese Checkers, we will send you a copy of
MOVIES TO GO! to evaluate.
If you have a modem, you can download the latest version of
our other games, MOVIES TO GO! and other shareware products
from our home BBS:
Software Creations BBS
33 Lines to Serve You 24 Hours per day!
(508) 365-2359 2400 baud
(508) 368-4137 2400-14.4K USR
(508) 368-7036 2400-14.4K V.32
List the new files inside the ImagiSOFT File Section. Call
our BBS at least once per month to see what new products we
have released.
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 technical
support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or
send a CompuServe message via via CompuServe Mail to ASP
Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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DISTRIBUTING CHINESE CHECKERS
Anyone distributing Chinese Checkers for any kind of
remuneration MUST agree with the following terms and
conditions prior to distributing it:
1. The distributor recognizes that ImagiSOFT, Inc. owns
all rights for Chinese Checkers, including
distribution rights.
2. The distributor agrees that ImagiSOFT, Inc. can
withdraw its permission to distribute Chinese
Checkers at any time.
3. When requested to do so in writing by ImagiSOFT, and
after receiving a new version of Chinese Checkers
from ImagiSOFT, the distributor agrees to begin
distributing the new version within sixty days.
4. The distributor agrees to use the names "ImagiSOFT"
and "Chinese Checkers" in all printed product
descriptions.
5. The distributor will attempt to educate the
prospective buyer about the shareware concept in its
printed literature or packaging. These materials
must inform the user that if they find shareware
programs useful, they should pay the registration
fee. In no event will a distributor be allowed to
state or imply that the user is "buying" the Chinese
Checkers program.
6. The distributor recognizes that its right to
distribute Chinese Checkers is nonexclusive.
7. Distributors who manufacture, package, or vend
ImagiSOFT's Chinese Checkers program with the intent
of having it sold to end users for more than $4.00 US
(quantity one pricing, exclusive of shipping,
handling, or taxes) MUST receive written
authorization from ImagiSOFT, Inc., prior to
distributing it.
Authorization to distribute Chinese Checkers is
automatically granted to distributors who comply with the
above requirements, and such distributors may begin offering
Chinese Checkers immediately. However, distributors may
want to contact ImagiSOFT, Inc. at the address below for a
copy of the latest version of Chinese Checkers,
MOVIES TO GO!, and other products we have developed.
If you are going to distribute Chinese Checkers in a
compressed file, please use the name CCHECK20.??? (.ZIP,
distribute our original CCHECK20.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
CC_I_1.WL " "
CC_I_2.WL " "
CC_I_3.WL " "
CC_I_4.WL " "
CC_I_5.WL " "
CC_I_6.WL " "
READ.ME brief description, how to install, etc.
VENDOR.DOC special file for disk vendors
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Chinese Checkers program checks for
missing or altered files. If any of these files has been
altered or is missing the program will exit to DOS.
VENDOR.DOC
CHINESE CHECKERS
Version 2.0
October 1, 1992
Copyright (c) 1992, ImagiSOFT, Inc.
All rights reserved.
DISTRIBUTING CHINESE CHECKERS
Anyone distributing Chinese Checkers for any kind of remuneration MUST
agree with the following terms and conditions prior to distributing it:
1. The distributor recognizes that ImagiSOFT, Inc. owns all rights
for Chinese Checkers, including distribution rights.
2. The distributor agrees that ImagiSOFT, Inc. can withdraw its
permission to distribute Chinese Checkers at any time.
3. When requested to do so in writing by ImagiSOFT, and after
receiving a new version of Chinese Checkers from ImagiSOFT, the
distributor agrees to begin distributing this new version
within sixty days.
4. The distributor agrees to use the names "ImagiSOFT" and
"Chinese Checkers" in all printed product descriptions.
5. The distributor will attempt to educate the prospective buyer
about the shareware concept in its printed literature or
packaging. These materials must inform the user that if they
find shareware programs useful, they should pay the
registration fee. In no event will a distributor be allowed to
state or imply that the user is "buying" the Chinese Checkers
program.
6. The distributor recognizes that its right to distribute Chinese
Checkers is nonexclusive.
7. Distributors who manufacture, package, or vend ImagiSOFT's
Chinese Checkers program with the intent of having it sold to
end users for more than $4.00 US (quantity one pricing,
exclusive of shipping, handling, or taxes) MUST receive written
authorization from ImagiSOFT, Inc., prior to distributing it.
Authorization to distribute Chinese Checkers is automatically granted
to distributors who comply with the above requirements, and such
distributors may begin offering Chinese Checkers immediately.
However, distributors may want to contact ImagiSOFT, Inc. for a copy
of the latest version of Chinese Checkers, MOVIES TO GO!, and other
products we have developed.
ImagiSOFT, Inc.
Shareware Distributor Relations
P.O. Box 13208
Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
87192-3208
FAX (505) 275-9697
CompuServe 70632,1177
If you are going to distribute Chinese Checkers in a compressed file,
please use the name CCHECK20.??? (.ZIP, .ARC, .LZH, etc). We would
appreciate if you would distribute our original CCHECK20.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
CC_I_1.WL " "
CC_I_2.WL " "
CC_I_3.WL " "
CC_I_4.WL " "
CC_I_5.WL " "
CC_I_6.WL " "
READ.ME brief description, how to install, etc.
VENDOR.DOC the file you are reading now
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Chinese Checkers program checks for missing or
altered files. If any of these files has been altered or is missing
the program will exit to DOS.
SAMPLE SHAREWARE CATALOG LISTING
NEW VERSION! ImagiSOFT's extraordinary game of Chinese Checkers
features stunning animated graphics and brings you all the challenge
of the traditional board game. Nominated for "Best Entertainment
Software" and "Best New Product" at the 1992 Shareware Industry
Awards, the object of Chinese Checkers is to be the first player to
move all your marbles to the opposite side of the board. The players
(represented by animated icons, a Dragon, Wind, Flower, Mantis, Tiger,
and Peacock) can be played either by people or by the computer. You
can use the keyboard or a Microsoft compatible mouse. Requires EGA or
VGA and 640K of memory.
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INSTALL EXE 31929 10-01-92 12:00p
INSTALL FIL 5304 10-01-92 12:00p
CHINESE EXE 72251 10-01-92 12:00p
CHINESE ICO 766 10-01-92 12:00p
CHINESE TXT 11508 10-01-92 12:00p
CHINESE ML 6367 10-01-92 12:00p
CHINESE WL 165569 10-01-92 12:00p
CC_I_1 WL 5270 10-01-92 12:00p
CC_I_2 WL 6692 10-01-92 12:00p
CC_I_3 WL 5752 10-01-92 12:00p
CC_I_4 WL 5809 10-01-92 12:00p
CC_I_5 WL 5705 10-01-92 12:00p
CC_I_6 WL 5679 10-01-92 12:00p
VENDOR DOC 4470 10-01-92 12:00p
FILE_ID DIZ 416 10-01-92 12:00p
READ ME 5681 10-01-92 12:00p
CC_ORDER TXT 2535 10-01-92 12:00p
GO BAT 39 11-17-92 3:16p
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