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CMEdit ver 4.01
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SYSOP'S REFERENCE MANUAL
Distributed by
KnightWare
P.O. Box 464711
Lawrenceville, GA 30246
(404) 978-2893 BBS
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│ I n t r o d u c t i o n │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
CMEdit is the "official" system editor for ChessMAGIC!. This program
is designed as an integral part to the ChessMAGIC! Door Program. CMEdit
permits you to customize the setup, maintain, manage tournaments and
many other related ChessMAGIC! functions. Unless you have ChessMAGIC!,
this program won't do you much good! So if you don't have it, go pick
it up. There is a section in this document listing BBS's containing
the latest version of ChessMAGIC!.
CMEdit was written in Fox Pro and requires related run time modules
which are distributed separately from the CMEdit.exe. If you have at
least 2 meg of available EMS then you want the extended runtime,
otherwise you need the basic runtime library for conventional memory.
Either library can be obtained from IntelliLink BBS. Once you have the
runtime libraries, there is no need to download them again. Just download
the archive containing the new CMEdit.exe file.
The archives can be identified as:
1) CMEDnnn .ZIP - Main archive containing the CMEDIT.EXE.
This part is the main program and will
be updated with new releases from time to time.
2) CMEDLIBC.ZIP - Contains the conventional runtime library.
This is required with CMEdit for use with
conventional memory. Meaning if you don't
have at least 2 meg of free EMS, then you
need this archive. This archive will not
be updated and no need to download it upon
new releases of CMEdit.
3) CMEDLIBE.ZIP - Contains the extended runtime library.
If you have at least 2 meg of EMS available,
then get this archive. CMEdit will run faster
with it.
(nnn = version release number)
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│ T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s │
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Section Title
------- -------------------------------------
1.0 INSTALLATION
1.1 ChessMAGIC! Setup
1.2 BBS Door Hook - Configuring Communications
1.3 Upgrading ChessMAGIC!
1.4 Registering ChessMAGIC!
2.0 Area/Games Menu Selection
2.1 Area Maintenance
2.3 Area Additions
2.4 Resequence Areas
2.5 Game Maintenance
2.6 Suspend Games
2.7 Restore Games
3.0 Players Menu Selection
3.1 Maintenance
4.0 Miscellaneous
4.1 Recalculate Ratings
4.2 Tournament Pairing List
4.3 Create Tournament Games
4.4 Late Tournament Entries
4.5 Activate a Later Round
4.6 Game Setup
4.8 Reset Nodes
5.0 PRODUCT SUPPORT & DISTRIBUTION
5.1 Competitive Pricing!
5.2 Lifetime Upgrade Plan
6.0 DISTRIBUTION Hubs for ChessMAGIC!
7.0 "QUICK" Charge Orders - Visa/MC
8.0 DISCLAIMER/AGREEMENT
9.0 DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
10.0 MAIL-IN ORDER FORM (checks)
╒══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 1.0 Installation │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
To install CMEdit, copy the associated archives to the main ChessMAGIC!
directory and unpack them. Before accessing CMEdit, make sure that you
have run ChessMAGIC! (at least locally). ChessMAGIC! creates all the
necessary files utilized by both products. See the cmagic.doc file
relating to running ChessMAGIC! locally.
NOITCE! - If you find CMEdit will not run, please check the following,
Do you have either the CMEDLIBC.ZIP or CMEDLIBE.ZIP libraries. If you're
using the CMEDLIBE.ZIP library, then you probably don't have enough
memory available to use it. Delete library and install the CMEDLIBC.ZIP
conventional memory library. If you find you still are having a problem
getting it running you should do the following:
Create using a text editor, a file called CONFIG.FP. This should be
in the ChessMAGIC! directory where CMEdit and its libraries reside.
Place the following in the file, EMS64=OFF, then save the file. If
that doesn't work try placing EMS=64 in lieu of EMS64=OFF. If this
still doesn't work, please contact KnightWare at IntelliLink BBS.
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│ 1.1 ChessMAGIC! Setup │
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This section covers extra ChessMAGIC! setup, such as entering your BBS
name so that it displays on the ChessMAGIC! menu, your ChessMAGIC!/BBS
user ID used for the Sysop Join Feature, enabling Graphics/ANSI,
opening credits and preference in Rating Type. Select ChessMAGIC! Setup
from the Installation Menu.
BBS Name : BBS name that appears on the ChessMAGIC! menu.
Alias Name : Sysop name as it appears on the BBS and ChessMAGIC!.
used for the Sysop Join feature. Only games containing
this will permit the Sysop to join.
Display Style : Enable ANSI or Hi-Res Graphics in ChessMAGIC!. This
affects the local console display only.
Credits : Turns on/off the ansi graphics displayed when a user
accesses ChessMAGIC!. Always on in the unregistered
version.
Rating Type : Selecting USCF (default) performs rating calculations
based on the USCF United States Chess Federation. The
CFC selection performs calculations based on the
Canadian algorithm. (Presently the CFC rating system
is unavailable - scheduled for release 4.10)
Archive Command : The archiver of your choice and any commands required
with it. ie pkzip -a lha a
Archive EXT : ChessMAGIC! requires this for the archive file
extension. ie ZIP LZH ARJ etc.
Note-> If you change rating types after games have
been completed, use the Recalculation feature
to adjust any previous ratings.
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│ 1.2 BBS Door Hook - Configuring Communications │
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This section covers creating a template BAT file, that can be placed
in your BBS as the hook to start ChessMAGIC!. Please refer to the
CMAGIC.DOC file for configuration explanations.
Com Port : Com port for your communications.
Address : Configurable only with the non-standard port selection.
Defaults to the address of the port.
IRQ/Channel : Configurable only with the non-standard port selection.
Normal etc : Normal = a com port configuration
Fossil = fossil driver
Digi = digiboard
Complete Path : This should contain the complete path and file name
of your user def file.3
Select <Save> to save the above information. Also CMAG.BAT will be
created as a sample "door hook" bat file.
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│ 1.3 Upgrading ChessMAGIC! │
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You need to run this portion if you're upgrading to the version listed
in the pull down menu. You only need to run it once. Running it again
will not damage anything.
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│ 1.4 Registering ChessMAGIC! │
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Once you have paid by mail, or registered online at IntelliLink BBS,
you will be provided information to enter into this section. This will
enable ChessMAGIC! to be run as registered!
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│ 2.0 Area/Games Menu Selection │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This section permits you to create new areas, modify existing areas,
perform game maintenance, re-order your areas for display purposes,
and to suspend and restore player's games.
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│ 2.1 Area Maintenance │
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This section is used for modifying/deleting existing area definitions.
Upon selecting this option, a list of all the current game areas will be
displayed. Highlight and select the appropriate game area, then select
the appropriate action box. NOTE-> Deleting an area only deletes the
entry from the CMDOOR.DBF file. The directory where it resides and all
associated files remain intact. Use DOS functions to eliminate those.
When selecting modify, the following fields are presented for modifying.
Area ID : Unique identification for an area. Do not use duplicate
id's. The game .dbf file will be named by this id.
Description : A description of the area. This description is displayed
in ChessMAGIC! for selecting game areas. Hint-> you may
place the number default days in title such as "Rated (7)"
would equal rated play with 7 days default period. You
should make rated/non rated areas quite distinguishable.
Area Path : The path where the game area resides. Path only!
Each path must be unique. Do not group areas!
Display Ord.: Enter a value in accordance to the order this area
should be seen by the users on the area select screen.
For example if you would like it to be the first on
list, enter a 1, second enter a 2 and so on. Use the
Resequence Game Areas for the changes to take place.
Rated etc : This denotes the style of play in the area.
Rated =all games are rated
Unrated =all games are not rated
Tournament=denotes a tournament area and games are rated.
Players are not allowed to start new games in
an area designated as tournament.
No. Rounds : Pertains only to an area defined as a tournament.
Area Active : Area Active = access and play normal
Area Suspend = stops all activity in a game area
Number Games: Maximum number of games permitted in the game area.
Once that limitation has been reached, no new games
will be permitted. Up 9,999,999 games are permitted!
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│ 2.1 Area Maintenance {continued} │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Per Player : Maximum number of games an individual player may have
active at a time.
Default Days: Days passing before a game defaults automatically. If
either player does not make a move in this time, the
game is considered defaulted. Games where 3 moves or
less have been made are deleted.
Twit Path : Path and Filename of a text file containing users that
you do not want to start games in an area. It will permit
them to access the area, but cannot play any games.
Bull Path : Path and Filename of a text/ansi bulletin that you would
like displayed to the users when they access this area.
Once the file date is later than their last logon date,
they will no longer see the bulletin.
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│ 2.2 Area Additions │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This selection permits you to add a new game area to ChessMAGIC!.
See section 2.1 for more information on the fields.
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│ 2.3 Resequence Areas │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This feature reorders the Game areas as defined in the Display Order
field in the Area Maintenance Screen. This changes the actual order
the areas are displayed for the user area choice.
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│ 2.4 Game Maintenance │
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This feature permits you to modify existing games database information.
It will not let you modify a game position, just the status and
particulars of a game such as reinstating a completed or deleted game.
It also provides a split screen, 1) for inputing/modifying data and 2)
a browse screen for scrolling through the games. The following is a
description of the fields.
Game # : The actual game number. Non editable.
Playing White : Users name playing the white pieces.
Rate : Users rating the last time they were in the game.
This may or may not reflect their current rating.
It is not used for rating calculations at the end
of the game.
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│ 2.4 Game Maintenance {continued} │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Playing Black : Users name playing the black pieces.
Rate : Described above.
Disposition : Current Disposition of a game.
Game Status : Status of the game whether its active or the nature
of a normally completed game.
White Notified: Depicts that white has seen the outcome of the game.
(keeps it from disappearing until both players have
a chance to see the outcome.)
Black Notified: as above
Stats Updated : Denotes that ratings have been calculated and stats
have been updated.
Move Date : Date the player made their last move. Used in calculating
defaults.
Hrs Min Sec : players current clock time.
<Save> : Save the current data
<Cancel> : Cancel save and exit game maintenance.
<GOTO> : Go directly to a game number.
<Next> : Display the next available game
<Prior> : Display the previous game.
<Top> : Go to the first game.
<Bottom> : Go to the last game.
If you manually complete a game, you must use the Recalculate feature
to reflect the games outcome. If you reinstate a game, set the following
Disposition = Active Game Status = Active White/Black Notified = No
Stats Updated = No.
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│ 2.5 Suspend Games │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This feature will permit you to suspend all of a player's games. This
may be required for a player who will not be available to make their
moves. This will let you suspend the game until the player is available.
It is up to you to decide the guidelines for suspending games. You
may want to deny it, especially to those that abuse this available
feature.
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│ 2.6 Restore Games │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This feature permits you to restore a player's suspended games.
You can also enter a restore date, that will update the game records
for that player's default purposes.
╒══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 3.0 Player Menu Selection │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This feature permits you to modify existing player data or delete a
player. No provision to add a player is available, as this accomplished
automatically when a player enters ChessMAGIC!.
╒══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 3.1 Player Maintenance │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
The following describes the fields available when accessing the player
maintenance.
Player : This shows the current player. To select another player,
highlight this field and press enter. A scrollable list
is then displayed. You may enter the first letter of the
player's name (or more if you're real quick!) to get to
that player quickly. then press <ENTER> once its
highlighted.
Rate : This is the player's current rating. You should NEVER
modify this. Recalculating and ChessMAGIC! will handle it.
Class : This is the associated class with the rating. Same rule
applies!
The next 4 fields are special for players that want to use an
established rating, versus the default 1500 provisional that ChessMAGIC!
assigns.
Rate : Base rating to start the player. This rating will not be
treated as a provisional rating.
Wins : If you had another BBS door, a player may want to retain
their hard earned stats. You can enter those stats here
and ChessMAGIC! will automatically reflect those in the
stats.
Loss/Draw : Same applies.
<Save> : Save the entries
<Cancel> : Exit this feature
<Delete> : Delete the player being displayed.
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│ 4.0 Miscellaneous │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This selection contains some special features for ChessMAGIC!.
╒══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 4.1 Recalculate Ratings │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This feature will recalculate all players' ratings and produce new
area stats. When you use this feature, make sure no one is online!
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│ 4.2 Tournament Pairing List │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This feature will assist you in starting a tournament. It in particular
creates a pairing list of all players participating. Before using this
feature, you should have already "created" your tournament game area.
After selecting this option, a list of areas will be displayed. Select
the appropriate game area.
After doing the above, a list of all the players that are participating
in ChessMAGIC! will be displayed. The list to the right, will contain
players that are to participate in the tournament. To add a player to
tournament, highlight the player (you quick search a player by entering
the first character of their name, or more if you're real quick), then
press <ENTER> and that player will be added to the list. You can remove
a player from the list, by following the same procedure in the Pairing
or Tournament list. Once you've completed your list, save it. You may
go back later for more editing. CAUTION-> IF you've already created
your games, do not use this feature to add more players. Use the Late
Entry feature.
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│ 4.3 Create Tournament Games │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
After you have your completed tournament entry list, use this selection
to create the games. It'll create 2 games for everyone against all
opponents, 1 where they're white and 1 where they're black. It'll
automatically suspend the second round games. It will also evenly
distribute the active games that a player has as white and black.
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│ 4.4 Late Tournament Entries │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
This feature is provided to let you add new players to the tournament
after you have already created the games or the tournament is in
progress. Just add the user to the tournament list as you did
originally with the other tournament players. Upon saving, the player(s)
will be added and their games created.
╒══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 4.5 Active 2nd Round of a Tournament │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Use this feature to activate the 2nd round tournament games.
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│ 4.6 Game Setup { not utilized at this time - reserved } │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
╒══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 4.7 Reset Nodes │
╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Occasionally because unforseen incidents, ChessMAGIC! may eject players
stating that the nodes have been exceeded. This feature will correct
it and reset to its registered/unregistered status. Use this feature
only when no one is accessing ChessMAGIC!.
╒═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 5.0 PRODUCT SUPPORT │
╘═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Questions or inquiries can be directed to us through any of the
following sources:
* E-MAIL CONTACTS *
and
All BBS-Related Questions
IntelliLink BBS
Atlanta, GA
(404) 978-2893
CompuServe 71520,1316
Whether you're a registered user or not, we appreciate hearing from
you about how ChessMAGIC! can be improved!
You are encouraged to pass along this shareware copy of the
ChessMAGIC! package to your friends for their evaluation. Please
encourage them to register, if they find ChessMAGIC! fits their needs.
Registration entitles you to the very latest version of ChessMAGIC!
and more...
Registered ChessMAGIC! sysops receive UNLIMITED FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
through our distribution system, IntelliLink BBS.
For a period of 90 days following your receipt of the initial
registered ChessMAGIC! package (by mail or download), ALL maintenance
and/or major update releases will be downloadable FREE from Atlanta
Chess BBS, our support system.
╒═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 5.0 PRODUCT SUPPORT │
╘═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Any problems reported by you during this period will be expedited in a
courteous and professional manner. If the resolution of your reported
problem is not made until after the normal 90 day period has expired,
the corrected version will be provided when ready.
NOTE: Usually, most software bugs are discovered within the first 30
days of regular use. Commercial software publishers might
provide you with a bug fix or two, but only if you're lucky and
complain loudly enough. But do they provide even one FREE
general update? Not hardly! With ChessMAGIC! registration,
this 90 day FREE update service makes it an excellent value.
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│ 5.1 Competitive Pricing │
╘═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Multinode versions supports SIMULTANEOUS player access of
all gaming areas on all nodes. The graphics version provides colorful
graphic menus, board and pieces. The graphics version requires a
minimum of EGA graphics and 300k of available memory.
* Basic 2 Node Version : $ 40.00
Additional Nodes : $ 10.00 Each
Lifetime Upgrades : $ 30.00
(Limited Offer - Expires Aug 31,1993)
Upgrade from a Previous Version : $ 20.00
Professional 999 Nodes : $125.00
╒════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 5.2 Lifetime Upgrade Plan LIMITED TIME ONLY! │
╘════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
An extended lifetime upgrade plan is available from KnightWare. This
extended plan would continue to provide you with free lifetime
upgrades. Any new versions would become available for you to
download and register at no extra charge. This offer will be
extended until AUGUST 31, 1993. After that date, the lifetime
maintenance offer will expire.
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│ 6.0 Distribution Hubs for ChessMAGIC! │
╘════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
* Official ChessMAGIC! File Distribution Hubs *
* Most recent versions are always available *
IntelliLink BBS (Atlanta, GA)
(404) 978-2893 (14.4k 24 hours)
The Chessplayer's Forum (Lincoln Park, MI)
(313) 386-7054
The Shepherd's Flock Family BBS (Irvine, CA)
(714) 838-4689 / (714) 838-4014
* Unofficial List - Files can usually be found here *
Mustang (805)-395-0650
Salt Air (801) 261-8974
RBBS HQ West (510) 689-2090
Searchlight (516) 689-2566
Spitfire (515) 225-8496
WWIV (310) 208-6689
Ultra BBS HQ (318) 487-0800
Hayes USA (404) 446-6336
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║ 7.0 Visa/MC Charge Card "Quick" Registrations ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Credit Card registrations are convenient, quickly placing the newly
registered version in your possession, whether it may be a first
time registration or an upgrade of an existing product.
Registering by Credit Card can be accomplished by connecting via modem,
to IntelliLink BBS (404) 978-2893. Read Bulletin #4 first, then select
(D)OOR from the main menu, then select (3) . This will place you in the
Credit Card ordering software. Follow the instructions provided by the
software.
I will provide you registration information, normally within 24 hours.
Be sure to check File Area 1 for the latest software versions!
╒════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 8.0 DISCLAIMER/AGREEMENT │
╘════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Users of ChessMAGIC! must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"ChessMAGIC! is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties
of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes
no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of ChessMAGIC!."
"ChessMAGIC! is a `shareware' program and is provided at no charge to
the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends,
but please do not give it away altered or as part of any other
software package, etc. The essence of "user-supported" software is
to provide personal computer users with quality software without high
prices and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to
develop new products. If you find this program useful and find that
you are using ChessMAGIC! and continue to use ChessMAGIC! after a
reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment to
Knightware. The registration fee will license one copy for use on
any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just
like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location
to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at
one location while it's being used at another (just as a book cannot
be read by two different people at the same time).
"Commercial users of ChessMAGIC! must register and pay for their
copies of ChessMAGIC! within 30 days of first use or their license is
withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting
Knightware. Anyone distributing ChessMAGIC! for any kind of
remuneration must first contact Knightware at their address for
authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to
distributors recognized by Knightware as adhering to its guidelines
for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
ChessMAGIC! immediately (however, Knightware must still be advised so
that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest versions
of ChessMAGIC!).
"You are encouraged to pass a copy of ChessMAGIC! along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy
if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive
a copy of the latest version of the ChessMAGIC! system and 90 days of
free support.
╒═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╕
│ 9.0 DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE │
╘═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details --
some request registration while others require it, some specify a
maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with
printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors and the programs are of
comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your
needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the
overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate
money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay
for it.
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Make Checks Payable to: KnightWare
P.O. Box 464711
Lawrenceville, GA 30246
Your Name ________________________________
Phone ________________________________ (Voice)
Address ________________________________
Address ________________________________
City ________________ State ____ ZIP ______________
BBS Name ________________________________ No. of Nodes ________
BBS Software ________________________________
BBS Number(s) ______________________________________________________
PRODUCT QUANTITY PRICE EA. TOTAL PRICE
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ChessMAGIC! Basic 2 Node ________ x $ 40.00 = ___________
(includes both ANSI/Hi-Res Graphics)
Additional Nodes (each) ________ x $ 10.00 = ___________
Professional ChessMAGIC! 999 Nodes ________ x $125.00 = ___________
Lifetime Maintenance Agreement ________ x $ 30.00 = ___________
(includes all future upgrades)
Upgrading From a Previous Version ________ x $ 20.00 = ___________
Sub-Total ___________
Shipping & Handling $ 5.00
TOTAL
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Media: [ ] 5-1/4" 360 [ ] 5-1/4" 1.2 [ ] 3-1/2" 720 [ ] 3-1/2" 1.4
