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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ IS THIS AN UNTAMPERED FILE? This ASCII-file version of ShareDebate International was packaged by Applied Foresight, Inc. (AFI hereafter). Every AFI-packaged ASCII version of ShareDebate International is distributed in either an "-AV protected" ZIP file format or a SDN (Shareware Distributors Network) protected SDN file. "AV" is the authenticity verification feature provided to registered PKZIP users, which Applied Foresight, Inc., is. If you are using the MS-DOS PKUNZIP.EXE program written by PKWARE Inc. and do not see the "-AV" message after every file is unzipped AND receive the message "Authentic files Verified! #JAA646 Applied Foresight Inc." when you unzip this file then do not trust it's integrity. If your version of PKUNZIP is not the PKWARE-authored program (for instance, you are running a non-MS-DOS version), then this message may not be displayed. (Note: version 2.04g of PKZIP was used to create this authentication message.) SDN is the major distributor of Shareware and Copyrighted Freeware and users who extract files from an SDN file with the current version of the archive utility ARJ, should see: *** Valid ARJ-SECURITY envelope signature: *** SDN International(sm) SDN#01 R#2417 This file is an SDN International(sm) Author-Direct Distribution. It should be verified for the SDN Security Seal by the FileTest utility available at The SDN Project AuthorLine BBS 203-634-0370. (Note: prior to about May, 1993, SDN used PAK to archive its distributions and its authenticity message differs from the above.) Trust only genuine AFI-packaged archives ... anything else may be just that: ANYTHING ELSE. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ISSN 1054-0695 SHAREDEBATE INTERNATIONAL ========================= Volume 5(2) Summer 1995 Diskette number 19 (BBS Filename: DBATE019) Roleigh H. Martin, Editor Copyright 1995 by Applied Foresight Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Material by Individual Authors May Be Copyrighted Differently) Published by Applied Foresight, Inc. 5511 Malibu Drive Edina, MN 55436 CompuServe ID: 71510,1042 Internet ID: 71510.1042@compuserve.com ----------------------------------------------------------- -- A Freeware Diskette-Magazine of Nonfiction & Fiction --- ------- Original & Reprints -- Published Quarterly ------- ------ ------ ----- "An International Debate Forum for Computer Users --- -------- Concerned about the Present and the Future" ------ ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From the Editor's Desk: Hello again! In a major break from the past, this issue and the prior two issues of ShareDebate International are devoted to the two best board games I've been introduced to: Chinese and Korean Chess. Two issues ago, the Winter 1994/1995 issue, introduced two versions of Chinese Chess with illustrated documentation. The prior issue introduces Korean Chess, which can use the same board and pieces as Chinese Chess (a "real" Korean Chess board does look a tiny but insignificant bit different; see the documentation for the differences--nevertheless the game can be played with either country's set without confusing anyone who knows the game). The prior two issues focused on software versions of the game. This issue provides you with a software set of tools/images to enable you to make your own Asian-Style or Western-Style Chinese/Korean Chess game. In fact, you can make as many of the game sets (boards and pieces as you want). Create your own chess club! All you need is a computer printer, Scotch Tape, some Avery Mailing Labels (the pieces are printed on them), and a box of red/white/blue poker chips (a box costs $1.00 at a dollar store--a couple of dollars at your higher priced department stores)--which are enough to make two complete game sets. You'll stick the printed images (on the mailing labels) onto the poker chips. You'll print the board on four sheets of paper and cut and tape them together to make one "board." You can make the board permanent with clear plastic glass. Korean and Chinese Chess are the best games there are! I got bored 20 years ago with Western Chess -- Korean and Chinese Chess with their Cannons & rules limiting the King to a 3x3 grid (the fortress) on a larger board (90 locations) make them quicker, more unpredictable, more challenging, and more fun. In case some of the readers are anti-game though, I'm including several "traditional" ShareDebate International normal type entries which are great reading in and of themselves -- they are selected reprints from The CEI (Competitive Enterprise Institute) and from Libernet. I am also including my Netscape Bookmark File to let others see what's out there on the World Wide Web that interests someone with my varied interests. Use any Web browser program, such as Netscape or Mosaic to read these files (listed below). Last, I've been working to get ShareDebate International it's own Web home page (and associated HTML pages). The HTML coding is all done--I am scouting around for the best price and hope to have secured a Web place by year end 1995. In the meantime, I am including the actual Web pages I intend to use that will point to the ZIPped, complete back issues -- these Web pages also include issue by issue abstracts of both ShareDebate International and Imprimis Online. Check them out by using your browser to open the file, SI_HOME.HTM -- it all starts from there! I've also made it possible for you to use Netscape or any Web browser to read any of the text files in this and future issues of ShareDebate International or Imprimis Online. You'll see this as the first and last line of each file therefore if you use a plain file reader: ##Those are HTML codes to treat the file as a pre-formatted file. Have fun! ### +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAGAZINE CONTENTS Because this issue is quite long, the individual entries are not all collapsed into this file. That way readers on non-MSDOS computers who don't have an ASCII file reader that can read in massively large files can read this issue -- all files are tried to be kept under 50KB apiece. Also all readers can quickly "jump" to the pieces that most interest them. This makes printing out what interests a person most convenient and avoids wasting paper and time. I hope you like this arrangement. If you do not have a MS-DOS computer, then only the "TXT" type files might be of interest to you. The other three types of files are "S/W" (Software), "GPH" (Graphic Image file), and "HTM" for a HTML-coded file that is best viewed by a Web Browser, such as Netscape or Mosaic. FILENAME TYPE DESCRIPTION---------------------- READ.ME TXT Traditional READ.ME for S.I. issues READ.HTM HTM Traditional READ.ME for S.I. issues (HTM files should be read only by Web browser programs like Netscape or Mosaic.) DBATE019.TXT TXT Introductory File for this issue of S.I. SI_MISC.TXT TXT Miscellaneous history about Sharedebate Intl SDN.ID TXT Required for SDN distribution (SDN = Shareware Distributor's Network) The non-game related (more "normal" style) ShareDebate International Entries APOLLO11.TXT TXT An interesting observation on our dismal space program and Chinese History by William Walker WORLDBNK.TXT TXT A critique of the World Bank by the Competitive Enterprise Inst. NRA.TXT TXT A great speech by Mrs. Tanya K. Metaksa, Executive Director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action that was posted to Libernet The special, non-game related files, my Netscape (World Wide Web browser) bookmark file and the planned Web pages for the forthcoming ShareDebate International and Imprimis Online Web Site (not yet secured) BOOKMARK.HTM HTM Roleigh Martin's current Netscape bookmark file! (HTM files should be read only by Web browser programs like Netscape or Mosaic.) SI_HOME.HTM HTM The Planned Web Home Page for S.I. IMP_ABS.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM IOABS92.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM IOABS93.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM IOABS94.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM IOABS95.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM SIABS90.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM SIABS91.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM SIABS93.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM SIABS94.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM SIABS95.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM SI_ABS.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM SI_ORD.HTM HTM A Web page "gotten to" via SI_HOME.HTM For Reading and Printing Doc Files PR.EXE S/W Print File Program (see PR.TXT) PR.TXT TXT Instructions for using PR.EXE program SEE.EXE S/W File Reader Program (use F1 for help) AMAZE.TXT TXT Required README file for SEE.EXE All files relevant to creating your actual, real Asian-style or Western Style Chinese/ Korean Chess Board and Pieces CREATE.TXT TXT Read first -- instructions! (Use Windows Notepad or above program, PR.) PSP102.EXE S/W Shareware software to print the game board and pieces and illustrations of a board already setup. CCBD_BLH.PCX GPH Bottom Left Hand of Chess Board CCBD_BRH.PCX GPH Bottom Right Hand of Chess Board CCBD_TLH.PCX GPH Top Left Hand of Chess Board CCBD_TRH.PCX GPH Top Right Hand of Chess Board CHI_SET.PCX GPH Chinese Style Set of Chess Pieces PIC_SET.PCX GPH Western Style Set of Chinese/Korean Chess Pieces SET_MAP.PCX GPH Names of each of the pieces shown in CHI_SET and PIC_SET set of pieces WXIAN_A.PCX GPH Example of a Western style Chinese Chess board, already setup (see the text file, CHICHESS.TXT for accomp- anying information). WXIAN_T.PCX GPH Example of a Traditional style Chinese Chess board, already setup (see the text file, CHICHESS.TXT for accomp- anying information). All files relevant to Korean Chess KOREANC.TXT TXT My writeup on Korean Chess Rules. All files relevant to Chinese Chess CCHESS.RUL TXT A short complete set of rules. CHICHESS.FAQ TXT A lengthy Frequently Asked Questions Guide to the Internet Usenet group, rec.games.chinese-chess reprinted by permission of the maintainer of the FAQ, Stephen Leary. CHICHESS.TXT TXT A supplmental guide to Chinese Chess written by Roleigh Martin. ### +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ End of this section of ShareDebate International; Information about the magazine, distribution policy, copyright statement, subscription and/or back-issue orders is in the file, SI_MISC.TXT +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ #