CHINESE CHECKERS
Version 2.1
November 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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