LOTTO CHALLENGER v3.7 is a fully functional Shareware lotto analysis program. A Quick Picks option automatically picks the best numbers to play based on a statistical analysis of previously drawn numbers. Twenty wheeling systems are included that generate bet tickets from the numbers played. A Winner's Circle option determines which tickets have winning matches. A History option allows you to test different playing strategies on previous drawings. Version 3.7 is compatible with all lotteries that pick 5 or 6 numbers, including the new multi-state Powerball game. A data file for the Florida lottery is included so that you can easily evaluate the program. When you register for LOTTO CHALLENGER, you will receive an up-to-date data file for whatever lottery you play, at no extra charge. How to Get Started Quickly: ___________________________ All of the files in this release are uncompressed. The files will easily fit on one 360K 5 1/4" diskette. If you play several lotteries, or have a large data file, you may want to copy all the files to a high density diskette or a subdirectory on your hard drive. To start LOTTO CHALLENGER from diskette, insert the diskette in your drive and type A: or B: and press ENTER. Type LC and press ENTER. To start LOTTO CHALLENGER from your hard drive, you must first change into the directory. Assuming the program files are in a subdirectory called LOTTO, you would type CD \LOTTO and press ENTER. Type LC and press ENTER. NOTE: It is very important that you have the command FILES=20 (20 or greater) in the CONFIG.SYS file in your root directory. The Number Systems options in LOTTO CHALLENGER will not work correctly without this command. If the command is not in the file, you can use any ascii text editor to insert the command. You will need to reboot your computer after inserting it. Consult your DOS manual for more information. If you are upgrading from a previous version of LOTTO CHALLENGER, or just want to see what changes have been recently made, be sure to read the file HISTORY.DOC for a complete list of recent enhancements. The file PRODUCTS.DOC contains detailed information on other lotto products that we sell. Registered users get a discount on all these products. An order form is included in the file. How to Print the User's Manual: ______________________________ To print the User's manual, change to LOTTO CHALLENGER's home directory and type COPY LC.DOC PRN. How to Obtain Technical Support: ________________________________ All users can obtain Technical Support either by U.S. mail or CompuServe Email (72356,354). We will try our best to fully support unregistered users during their evaluation period, but we will give priority to registered users, if necessary. Registered users become eligible to receive free, unlimited Technical Support by telephone. What SHAREWARE is: __________________ Shareware describes a method of distributing copyrighted software in which a user is allowed to fully evaluate the software before purchasing it. After an evaluation period, the user is required to register the product if s/he decides to keep using it. Shareware distribution addresses all of the legitimate complaints that users have with commercial software distribution. o Shareware allows a user to fully evaluate a product, free of charge, in his or her home, *before* deciding to buy it. o Shareware programs can circulate freely on Bulletin Boards, through Shareware disk distributors, or through user groups. o Because Shareware distribution reduces the need to advertise, Shareware is less expensive than commercial software. o Shareware authors can often be more responsive to users' requests for help or bug fixes than large software companies. o Shareware software, needless to say, is never copy-protected. In short, Shareware is a user's dream come true. Users show their appreciation to developers for this extremely flexible distribution scheme by registering their software. Without user registrations Shareware software would gradually disappear. It is not sufficient to simply let the "other guy" pay the registration. You are the other guy's "other guy". What SHAREWARE is not: ______________________ Shareware is not "free" software. Shareware is not Public Domain software. The fee that you may have paid to receive a Shareware program does not mean that the software has been paid for. This money was paid to a Shareware disk vendor, User Group, Bulletin Board Service or retailer to cover their cost of getting the program to you. Shareware software is paid for by registering your copy with the author. The Future of LOTTO CHALLENGER: ______________________________ LOTTO CHALLENGER is a dynamic program. It has changed considerably since its conception. I have called myself a perfectionist, and so long as LOTTO CHALLENGER is imperfect, I will persevere. I have already spent thousands of hours developing this program. The development of LOTTO CHALLENGER has been an extremely rewarding project; LOTTO CHALLENGER has grown with me as my own programming skills have grown. By distributing LOTTO CHALLENGER as Shareware I am expressing my confidence in the public to "Do the Right Thing". I would like you to evaluate LOTTO CHALLENGER for as long as 30 days before deciding whether you want to keep it. If you do decide to keep it, you must register your copy. Full details on registration can be found in the REGISTER.DOC file. I would be anxious to hear your comments about LOTTO CHALLENGER. Please feel free to contact me with your suggestions for new features, etc. _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER John Lake CIS: 72356,354 (813) 653-3093 Data Solutions * 1529 Thistledown Drive * Brandon, FL 33510