David's BackGammon has taken several years to develop and many more hours than I would like to admit. I have taken extra time to make it into a quality, full featured program that is very easy to use. I think you will find that it is one of the best backgammon programs available for personal computers. As such, I have decided to offer it as Shareware and ask for a registration fee of $20 or $25 to use David's BackGammon depending on whether you just want the password to make your copy fully functional or want the latest version sent to you.
This is a demo version. Some options are disabled and it only allows a certain number of rolls of the dice each game. If the number of rolls is exceeded a new game will be started automatically. Occasionally you will be able to finish a game. In any case, you will be able to to get the feel of the game to see if you like it before you spend your money.
Use the REGISTRATION menu from within the game for information on registering and to print a registration letter. The registration fee is either $20 or $25 depending on whether I need to send the latest version or just a password to activate any disabled options and turn off demo messages.
If you would like it sent by e-mail instead of regular mail, include your e-mail address and request that it be sent using this method.
Even though it is not necessary to read the manual to play David's BackGammon, for an additional $3, I will send a copy of the manual on disk or e-mail it, whichever you request.
I can be contacted at MacGammon@aol.com. Let me know what you think. My intention is to continually improve the game. Your input will help me in this process.
Macintosh Version
Speech is an integral part of the game. It makes it much more fun to play.
It is strongly recommended that you install either the orginal Macintalk or the new Speech Manager software. Both the original Macintalk and the Speech Manager are supported. Even though the Speech Manager will not work on slower computers the orginal Macintalk will work. The Speech Manager works fine on my Quadra 630. The Speech Manager and the various voices can be found on the System 7.5 and System 7.5 Update CD-ROMs or from Quality Computers ( 1-800-777-3642). The Speech Manager is part of the PlainTalk software.
Window's Version
The same game is also available for Windows 3.1 and later including Windows 95.
Conversation with any interested distributors would be welcome.
This software is distributed as as Demo version. You are granted a free license to use as long as you wish as long as the following restrictions have been met:
1 - When distributing this software, it must be in its original unmodified form.
2 - Prior written consent from David Byrum must be obtained before a fee or charge is made for copying or distribution.
3 - This software shall not be included with other programs, goods, services, etc. without prior written consent from David Byrum.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED
