VENDOR INFORMATION ================== ANCIENTO - By: Gabor G. Laufer, M.D. ==================================== This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, BBS SYSOPs and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute this software package. Product Descriptions ==================== SHORT DESCRIPTION: Anciento - By Gabor Laufer, M.D. - Board Game where matching "Stones" is the key! (Req:VGA) MEDIUM DESCRIPTION: Anciento - By Gabor Laufer, M.D. - A Board game where the object is to place differently shaped "Stones" on a grid so that you maximize the number of matches between any 5 stones. Sounds simple? It's not! And just to prove the point, we are having a contest with cash prizes to see just how logical you really are! Requires: VGA; Supports Mouse or Keyboard. Shareware ($15) From: Unusual Software DETAILED DESCRIPTION: Anciento is the ancient board game of Ishido. Popular for thousands of years it has been brought to the PC by Gabor Laufer of Unusual Software. Done with VGA graphics, this is a faithful rendition of Ishido in which the object is to place "Stones" on a gridded board in such a way as to maximize the number of matches between stones. There are many different types of Stones, Round, Square, Diamonds, and on. Inside each Stone is another shape or line. You must match either the inside or the outside shape, but if you match both, you get more points! If you match both on more than one Stone, you get even more points! Shareware From Unusual Software and Gabor G. Laufer, M.D. (Registration $15). Requires VGA, supports either keyboard or mouse play. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: ==================== Computer Type: A 8088 (XT) 286 (AT), 386, or 486 processor. Memory: 512K free conventional memory. Graphics Mode: VGA graphics required. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BBS SysOps: This program may be freely distributed over BBS systems as long as there are no files added to or removed from the original compressed file package. Any and all file modifications are strictly prohibited. Sysops wishing to additionally become BBS Distribution Sites should send a message to Dave White on CyberScape BBS at (508) 368-8456. CyberScape is the place to go for the latest version of this and other programs from Unusual Software! Vendors, BBS Sysops, Distributors, Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the software product to their library may do so in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed below. Limited distribution License: ============================= As the exclusive copyright holder for this software, Unusual Software authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions. - Vendors choosing to distribute this software MUST CONTACT Unusual Software. You may do this by sending a copy of your catalog along with the registration form at the end of this file. - This software product is NOT available for distribution through retail stores or catalogs which sell mostly non-shareware, commercial software without prior written premission from Unusual Software. - Vendors that have purchased REGISTERED versions of the software will be the first to receive: - UPDATES - NEW PRODUCT RELEASES - PRESS RELEASES - This software product is defined as containing all the material listed in the "PACKING.LST" file on this disk. If any files listed in the "PACKING.LST" file are missing, then this product is not complete and distribution is forbidden. Please contact us to obtain a complete product suitable for distribution. - This software product - including all related program files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete product, without exception. - Small additions to the product, such as the introductory or installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, are acceptable, provided they do not interfere with any installation routine which may have been included by the author. - No price or other compensation may be charged for this software product. A distribution fee of no more than US $5.00 may be charged to cover production and handling costs. - The publisher's name, Unusual Software, must appear in all ads and promotions including the name of the software product. DISK SETS and CD-ROMs: ------------------------ - This software product CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive product. Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a written agreement from Unusual Software. - Vendors who wish to distribute this software as part of a collection MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM Unusual Software PRIOR TO BEGINNING SUCH A DISTRIBUTION. - This software product cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others. - You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE". This is copyrighted material. It is not, and never has been, in the public domain. - Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, recompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. 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