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- Pick 6 LOTTO Random Number Generator
- Copyright (c)1993 Marathon Computer Press
-
- VERSION 3.0 12/5/93
-
-
- * * * * Warning * * * *
-
- This software is not FREEWARE, it is a fully functional
- software program that is classified as SHAREWARE. If you
- use the software beyond a 10 day trial period, you are on
- your honor to submit a nominal registration fee to the owner
- of copyright (Marathon Computer Press).
-
-
- Conditional Distribution Limitations
-
- You may freely distribute this text file and the associated
- software provided that following condition is met:
-
- The programs (DOS, Windows, or OS/2), must always be
- distributed with this text file. It is recommended that the
- original compressed archive files be used to distribute the
- software and documentation since they have been scanned and are
- certified virus free.
-
-
- You may charge a nominal fee to distribute this software,
- provided that it is to cover the cost of distribution media, and
- shipping. No more than $15.00 US can ever be charged to
- distribute this Shareware product. Once again, you must ensure
- that this text file accompanies any of the compiled program
- files.
-
-
- Background
-
- The Pick-6 LOTTO Random Number Generator was developed to
- provide TRULY random picks for various state lotteries. It is a
- well known fact that most states do not provide TRULY random
- picks with their EasyPick or QuickPick options. Routinely the
- computer system will limit numbers for selection if a large
- number of players have chosen a given number. This software uses
- a highly optimized re-seeding random number generator that
- ensures the numbers you are presented with will be random in
- nature. It has been responsible for a number of LOTTO winning
- tickets at various stages of payoff. (Most states pay for
- tickets that have from 3 to 6 correct numbers in a pick.)
-
- There are several LOTTO Pick programs available in the
- Public Domain, or Commercially that offer you numerical analysis,
- repeating numbers and other schemes. The BOTTOM LINE is that
- your best chance at winning in any LOTTO is to have a series of
- random numbers. No person or software can truly predict how a
- random drawing of LOTTO numbers will occur. That is why this
- software really performs. It is a no frills, down-to-business
- RANDOM number generator. It ensures that the sequence of numbers
- for a given pick are always different. It does not however,
- limit numbers from appearing again in other picks. It abides by
- the RANDOM number generation motif. You can rest assured that
- the software (written in C++) is finding you a good set of random
- numbers for your picks.
-
- Installation Instructions
-
- DOS - The DOSLOTTO.EXE program can be run from the DOS command
- line or assigned to any menu program you desire. To run the DOS
- version of the software from the command line enter:
-
- DOSLOTTO <then press the enter key>
-
- WINDOWS - The WINLOTTO.EXE program can be added to any program
- group within Microsoft Windows, or Windows NT by using the File
- Menu and selecting New, and then Program Item. Refer to the
- Windows Manual to learn how to assign a program to a program
- group. WINLOTTO has it's own Icon when installed. You may also
- run the software by selecting File, and then Run.
-
- OS/2 - The OS2LOTTO.EXE program can be added to any folder group
- by dragging a Program Template from the Templates folder and
- following the instructions for adding programs in your user
- manual. The program may be run as an OS/2 Full Screen or OS/2
- Windowed application. It may also be run from the OS/2 command
- line within a Full Screen OS/2 Session or a Windowed OS/2 Session
- available in the Command Prompts folder. OS2LOTTO has it's own
- Icon when installed.
-
-
- Operating Instructions
-
- A simple character based user interface has been implemented
- to reduce the size of the various platform software programs.
- All interaction with the software is conducted with your
- keyboard. There are only a few steps to using the Pick-6 LOTTO
- Random Number Generator. They are:
-
- Step 1 - After the program loads you are asked to enter the
- "Upper Number of your LOTTO > ". This means you must enter
- the highest number that you may select on your lotto pick
- card. This varies from state to state. In some states it
- is 44, and in some others it may be higher or lower. Once
- you have entered this required number, the software
- calibrates itself to ensure that all numbers generated will
- be between 1 and the number that you enter.
-
- Step 2 - You are prompted to read and accept the terms of
- usage for the software. Once you accept by pressing the
- <Enter> key, the LOTTO picks window appears. It is here
- that your numbers will be generated for you.
-
- Step 3 - From the Picks window there are 3 keys that you can
- press to interact with the software. They are:
-
- 'N' - Pressing the N key will clear the current pick
- (if you don't like it) and present you with another
- pick on the same line. You can cycle individual picks
- as many times as you want with the N key.
-
- 'Q' - Pressing the Q key immediately exits from the
- software program. Press this key when you want to
- quit.
-
- 'Enter' - By pressing the <Enter> key, you indicate
- acceptance of the pick on the current line, and proceed
- to the next pick. Up to 20 picks per screen will be
- displayed. Once 20 picks have been selected, you are
- told that all picks for the screen are complete. You
- must then press <Enter> once again to clear the screen
- and pick more if so desired.
-
- ** Note: Picks are not saved to disk, or printed out so you
- must enter them on your LOTTO card while they are still on
- the screen. Once you exit the program, all picks are
- cleared. You may however use the Print Screen function
- (supported by your operating system) if you desire to have a
- printed copy of your LOTTO picks. **
-
-
- SHAREWARE Registration Information.
-
- To register your copy of the Marathon Computer Press Pick-6
- LOTTO Random Number Generator after your 10 day trial usage
- period please send $10.00 US by check or money order ONLY to the
- following Address:
-
- Marathon Computer Press
- P.O. Box 68503
- Virginia Beach, VA 23455-9433
-
-
- Make checks payable to the following exactly as it appears
- below:
-
- John Holder - MCP
-
-
- Your registration will support our continuing development of
- no-nonsense quality software for the DOS, OS/2, and Windows
- platforms. We have been responsible for numerous Freeware,
- Shareware, and Commercially distributed software programs since
- 1985. If you win a Pick-6 lottery by using this software we
- would like to hear about it at the address listed above. If you
- become a millionaire by using our Random Number Generator, you
- may at your option, send us 1% (or whatever you feel is fair) of
- the first year's disbursement as compensation for utilizing the
- software. Let your conscience be your guide.
-
- Enjoy the software and stay tuned for more exciting software
- developments from Marathon Computer Press in the future. We
- currently have other DOS, Windows, and OS/2 projects under
- construction.
-
-
-
- * * * * * DISCLAIMER AND LICENSE AGREEMENT * * * * *
-
- This software is provided for the purpose of generating
- random number combinations for various state Pick-6 Lotteries.
- How you determine the proper use of the software and its
- applicability for any task is your sole responsibility. We make
- no guarantee for suitability or fitness for any purpose. Your
- sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the software is to remove it
- from your machine, or removable storage medium. There are no
- warranties associated with your use of this software, and
- Marathon Computer Press is in no way responsible for damages,
- including lost profits, or loss of data that might occur from
- your use of the software whether they are physical or monetary in
- nature. We retain full ownership of the compiled programs, but
- by registering your Shareware copy you are granted a license to
- utilize the software on a single machine (per registration fee
- paid). You may not lease or rent the software, or use it to
- prepare LOTTO TIP Sheets without the permission of the owner of
- copyright. Additionally, you may not reverse engineer, decompile
- the software, or create any derivative works from the software.
- ("Pick-6 LOTTO Random Number Generator").
-
-
-
- THIS TEXT FILE MUST ACCOMPANY THE SOFTWARE FOR DISTRIBUTION