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HOME STRETCH v1.1 for WINDOWS
Copyright (c) 1994 by Ultimate Software
Shareware Version--30 Day Evaluation Copy
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LIST OF FILES
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REGISTER.FRM Registration form for those wishing to use this program after
a 30-day trial period
HS.EXE The HOME STRETCH program
HS.HLP The HOME STRETCH help file
READ.1ST This file
FILE_ID.DIZ Standard info file for BBS listings
VENDOR.DOC Information for shareware vendors, BBS Sysops or others
wishing to distribute this program
HORSES.HS Data files used by the program
RACES.HS
RECORDS.HS
HS001.WAV WAV sound files used by the game
HS002.WAV
HS004.WAV
HS005.WAV
HSLOGO1.BMP Graphic files used by the program
HSLOGO2.BMP
VBRUN300.DLL YOU MUST HAVE this file in your WINDOWS\SYSTEM subdirectory
or in the subdirectory that contains HOME STRETCH. If you do
not have this file, HOME STRETCH will not run! If you down-
loaded this program from a BBS, they will have VBRUN300.DLL
available for download.
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RUNNING FROM WINDOWS
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You can run HOME STRETCH from windows by selecting RUN from the FILE menu
in the Program Manager. Then choose BROWSE to find the subdirectory which
contains the program. Then select HS.EXE by double-clicking on it and
then click on the OK button. Select NEW from the FILE menu to add HOME
STRETCH to a program group in Program Manager. That way you can run HOME
STRETCH by simply clicking on its icon.
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RUNNING FROM DOS
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Although this copy of HOME STRETCH is for Windows, you can start it from DOS.
Just change to the subdirectory which contains the program and enter HS.
Windows will be started automatically and HOME STRETCH will load and run.
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ABOUT SHAREWARE
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This copy of HOME STRETCH is Shareware. You can evaluate this product for
up to 30 days without obligation, however, if you plan to continue using it
after 30 days, you must register.
Millions of computer users have found shareware to be the safest and most
risk-free way to buy software. Independent shareware authors, like
Ultimate Software, allow computer users to try out a program before buying
it. Computer users can obtain a shareware copy of HOME STRETCH (or other
shareware programs) for no-charge from a BBS or a friend, or for a small
charge from a shareware disk vendor, retail store or flea market. If you
find a shareware program to be useful and plan to continue using it after an
evaluation period, then you are required to register it with the program's
author.
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REGISTRATION
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HOME STRETCH for WINDOWS costs $20. The registered version has several
enhancements like additional horse art (grey and bay color horses), new
sounds (including trumpet), higher starting credits, horse editing (name,
color, and speed profile), 50 additional pre-made horse, horse creation
(add up to 1,000 horses), game load and save functions, and removal of the
shareware reminders and order information screen.
For an extra $10 (that's $30 total) you can get HOME STRETCH PRO. The PRO
version includes everything in the basic registration mentioned above, plus
HORSE OWNERSHIP. This adds a whole new dimension to HOME STRETCH. You can
own and manage your own stable of horses. You can claim horses, decide
which races to enter, give the jockey specific instruction, sell horses,
and bet on your (or other) horses. Through careful management, you can
increase your net worth dramatically.
Mail Your Order To:
Ultimate Software
P.O. Box 5015
Central Point, OR 97502
Or Phone: 1-800-925-3147 (US and Canada)
1-503-734-2492 (Other Countries)
1-503-734-3267 (FAX)
On-Line: CompuServe: 71203,1301
America On-Line: MarkC51
Payment can be made by check (US and Canada only), money order, VISA or
MasterCard. We accept purchase orders from schools and government agencies
only. All other parties must prepay.