************************ IMPORTANT NOTICE ************************ Before running 1st&Goal for the first time, make sure that you are familiar with the contents of this file. 1st&Goal requires the following minumum requirements: 720 KB OF FREE DISK SPACE. This can be free space on a hard disk, two 360 kb 5.25 inch disk drives, 1 3.5 inch disk drive, or one 1.2 meg or one 1.44 meg disk drive. A COLOR MONITOR. This can be CGA, EGA or VGA. YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IN THE CONFIG.SYS FILE ON YOUR BOOT DISK OR THE ROOT DIRECTORY OF YOUR HARD DISK: FILES = 15 BUFFERS = 25 These are minumum requirements. If the number of Files and Buffers specified in your config.sys exceeds these numbers that's fine. If you don't have enough files it is a simple procedure to add the above statements to your CONFIG.SYS file. Simply load your current CONFIG.SYS file (found in the root directory of your hard disk or boot-up diskette) into your favorite word processor and add the above lines. MAKE SURE YOU SAVE THE FILE IN THE ASCII FORMAT (there will be instructions on saving an ASCII file in your word processor documentation). DOS 5 users can use the EDIT program that came with DOS 5. EDIT automatically saves in the ASCII format. To install 1st&Goal on your hard disk from a floppy or CD-ROM disk, log to the drive containing the 1st&Goal files and type install. You will be prompted for the directory on the hard disk and that directory will be creatd and all files will be copied into that directory. To print 1st&Goal's instructions you may then type PRINTDOC. To configure the program to your league's specifications you may type SETUP. To run 1st&Goal on two 360 kb disks you must have the following files on the disk in your A: drive: 1st&Goal.exe Setup.exe qbag.dat talent.nfl 1st.hlp During setup you will specify B: as the drive for your team files and all the files the program creates will be on the B: drive. ******* Registering 1st&Goal ****** 1st&Goal's registration price is $35.00. Registered users get the latest release of the registered version of 1st&Goal. In addition you will receive the lastest version of the 1st&Goal GENERAL MANAGER'S DISK which allows you to trade players or sign free agents. You will also be entitled to any upgrades of 1st&Goal without charge other than disk and postage costs. You can now order 1st&Goal directly from MCS by sending the completed order form (ORDER.TXT) or the form generated by the program itself (under EXIT TO DOS on the main menu) along with a check for $35 to: MCS CUSTOM SOFTWARE PO BOX 1032 FORTUNA,CA 95540 Or, you may order the program with your Master Card, Visa, American Express or Discover Card by calling 800-242-4775 or 713-524-6394 or by FAX to 713-524-6398. NOTE: THESE NUMBERS ARE FOR A CREDIT CARD ORDER TAKING SERVICE ONLY. McS CANNOT BE REACHED AT THESE NUMBERS. For information about shipping of product, returns, latest version numbers or technical support, please call 707-725-6016 or write the above address. ************************************************* 1st&Goal Fantasy Football (hereafter referred to as 1st&Goal) is copyrighted software - it is not now and never has been in the public domain. Every release of 1st&Goal comes in two versions, the ShareWare or Evaluation Version and the Registered Version. The ShareWare Version of 1st&Goal is intended for evaluation purposes. The ShareWare Version is fully enabled so that all areas of the program may be tested. Registered owners get the latest version of 1st&goal and a free copy of the program 1st&Goal General Manager which makes player trades and allows you to sign free agents. Before running 1st&Goal make sure that the following files are in the drive/directory that you will start the program from: 1st.bat (the batch file that calls 1st&Goal) 1st&goal.exe (1st&Goal the program) 1st.hlp (the help file) 1st&Goal.doc (the manual) Setup.exe (the installation program) Talent.nfl (file containing NFL team names) Talent.cfl (file containing CFL team names) Title.scn QBAG.DAT (data file) GM.EXE (registered version only - the General Manager's program) The ShareWare Version of 1st&Goal may be copied and distributed to others subject to the following conditions: No charge may be made for 1st&Goal itself. Any fees collected for the sale of diskettes containing 1st&Goal must be clearly stated as being for materials and/or handling charges. The cost of the disk containing 1st&Goal may not exceed $15.00. All files included on the original distribution disk must be included when the program is distributed or "uploaded" to a "bulletin board". These files are: 1st.bat 1st&Goal.exe 1st.hlp 1st&Goal.doc Setup.exe Talent.nfl Talent.cfl Title.scn QBAG.dat Readme.1st (this file) McS Custom Software reserves the right to prohibit certain individuals or companies form distributing 1st&Goal. If we chose to excercise this right the individuals or companies will be notified by certified letter. **** WARNING **** Before installing this or ANY new software, you should back up any valuable data on your computer system. 1st&Goal has been thoroughly tested on different systems and is believed to be reliable and non-harmful. However, no one can ever be totally sure of the effect a program will have on every computer. You as the user are completely responsible for determining the fitness or usability of 1st&Goal Fantasy Football. MCS Custom Software will not be liable for damages of any kind, including but not limited to lost sales or profits arising from any failure of this package to perform as expected. This program is produced by 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 CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.