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- Texlotto
- Ver 3.42 for DOS
-
- Copyright (C) 1994-1995
- written by Ken Bradford
- All Rights Reserved
-
- Developed by
-
- Brad's Software
- 4649 Wyoming Dr.
- Dallas, Texas 75211-7843
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- ----- Contents -----
-
- EQUIPMENT ........................ 1
- PROGRAM DESCRIPTION .............. 2
- INSTALLATION ..................... 3
- PROGRAM MENU OPTIONS ............. 4
- DATA FILE UPDATES ................ 5
- REGISTRATION ..................... 6
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-
- D I S C L A I M E R - A G R E E M E N T
-
- If you use Texlotto, you must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
- Texlotto 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 Texlotto.
-
- ( ugh, this is standard, but I have to put it in. )
-
- License
-
- Texlotto is not and has never been public domain, nor
- is it free ware. Texlotto is copyrighted by Ken Bradford
- and any unauthorized use inconsistent with the terms of
- this license is an infringement of the copyright.
-
- Texlotto may be used without registration for 30 days
- for evaluation. The use of Texlotto beyond the 30 days,
- requires registration.
- See (6) REGISTRATION for registering the Texlotto software.
-
- The use of unlicensed copies by any person, business,
- corporation, government agency or any other entity is
- strictly prohibited. After the 30 day evaluation period,
- you must either register the software or erase it.
-
- A single user license permits a user to use Texlotto
- only on a single computer. A purchaser of a single user
- license may use the program on different computers, but
- may not use the program on more than one computer at a time.
- Registration to a business name requires a SITE license.
- See Order.frm "ORDER FORM" for fees.
-
-
- No one may modify or patch the Texlotto executable files
- in any way, including but not limited to decompiling,
- disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program.
-
- A limited license is granted to copy and distribute Texlotto
- only for the purpose of evaluation by others, subject to the
- above limitations, and also the following:
-
- Texlotto must be copied in unmodified form, complete with
- all accompanying files, documentation, and this license.
-
- Files are:
-
- TEXLOTTO.ZIP ( might be listed as LOTTOTEX.ZIP ect. )
- Compressed ZIP file of the following files.
- GO.BAT Runs INSTALL.BAT.
- BLUE.COM Changes screen color to blue for INSTALL.BAT
- INSTALL.BAT Installs and runs TEXLOTTO on drive of your choice.
- FILE_ID.DIZ Program description.
- TEXLOTTO.EXE Main program.
- TEXLOTTO.DOC This documentation file.
- TEXLOGO.BMP Screen Logo for Texlotto.
- PRETEST.TXT Text file of past Texas Lottery test results.
- WINNGNOS.TXT Text file of past Texas Lottery win results.
- ORDER.FRM Order form to order registered copy and/or files.
- GETKEY.COM Reads keypress for INSTALL.BAT.
- TEXLOTTO.ICO ICON for WINDOWS.
-
- WINNGNOS.TXT and PRETEST.TXT are Government data files and
- are exempt from copyright.
-
- You are welcome to give unaltered copies of TEXLOTTO.ZIP to
- your friends or upload it to your favorite bulletin board.
-
- Texlotto may not be distributed in conjunction with any
- other product without a specific license to do so from
- Ken Bradford.
-
- No fee, charge, or other compensation may be charged except
- as listed below:
-
- A. Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (sysops)
- may make Texlotto available for downloading only as long as
- the above conditions are met. Overall charges are permitted
- as long as there is no specific charge for downloading
- Texlotto. Any fee divided by the number of items downloaded
- must not exceed ten dollars.
-
- B. Vendors of user-supported or shareware may distribute
- only the most current shareware version of Texlotto without
- specific permission, subject to the above conditions. It is
- the responsibility of the vendor to obtain the most recent
- shareware version. Vendors may charge a disk duplication
- and handling fee, which may not exceed ten dollars.
-
- Copyright Acknowledgements
- --------------------------
-
- WINDOWS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
- MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
- IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
- Machine Corporation.
-
- VERSION 3.1 CHANGES:
- --------------------
- 09/28/94 Added option to view this documentation file from program viewer
- screen. Before you could only view the two data files.
-
- VERSION 3.2 CHANGES:
- --------------------
- 10/01/94 Fixed bug in ShowGraph sub program that allowed digits to scroll
- off screen and hang program.
- Added ORDER.FRM to files list in this documentation file.
- Added INSTALL.BAT which now allows you to select a drive.
- Was C:\TEXLOTTO only.
-
- VERSION 3.3 CHANGES:
- --------------------
- 10/18/94 Fixed bug in SortNums sub program that mis-counted the number of
- times that some numbers had come up.
-
- VERSION 3.4 CHANGES:
- --------------------
- 7/5/95 Added scrollable "PAST WINNING NUMBERS CHART" that plots the
- TEXAS LOTTO 6 of 50.
-
- VERSION 3.41 CHANGES:
- --------------------
- 9/19/95 The Graph and Analysis Options only showed the date that a
- number won if the user selected the default "PAST WINNING NUMBERS LIST"
- by pressing enter instead of entering a number. Now, if the user enters
- a test number that won, the date that the test number won will also be
- displayed. Also added an ICON for those who wish to run TEXLOTTO from
- WINDOWS.
-
- VERSION 3.42 CHANGES:
- --------------------
- 10/09/95 Added "Last UpDate of Data Files was MM/DD/YY" to the end of the
- Analysis sub program.
-
- (1) EQUIPMENT:
- --------------
- IBM PC and most compatables. DOS 3.0 or higher. 512K RAM required.
- A color monitor and a hard drive is recommended. Loading of data files is
- slowed considerably if ran from a floppy drive. The main program will run
- just fine from a floppy if you don't mind the slow data load.
-
- (2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
- ------------------------
- Texlotto.exe v3.4 is a complete Texas Lottery data Analyzer.
-
- All past winning numbers and test numbers from machines 1 and 2 and ball
- sets A,B,C,D and E are analyzed.
-
- Data files of past winning and test numbers are furnished with program
- so that you do not have to punch in a lot of numbers to create a data
- file. See (5) DATA FILE UPDATES for updating data files.
-
- (3) INSTALLATION:
- -----------------
- FROM FLOPPY:
- Insert the disk into a floppy drive, type that drive letter followed by
- a colon ":" and press enter.
- Type INSTALL and press enter.
- You will be asked which drive to install TEXLOTTO to. When you select a
- drive, it will then create a TEXLOTTO directory on that drive and copy all
- files to it and run the program. If you do not have a hard drive, it will
- run the program from the floppy if you choose.
-
- If you run TEXLOTTO from a floppy, loading of data files will be slowed
- considerbly.
-
- Once TEXLOTTO has been installed or you have copied all the files to a
- different directory, you will need to run TEXLOTTO from that directory.
- The program can not use the data files if you attempt to run TEXLOTTO
- from a different drive or directory unless you put the \TEXLOTTO directory
- in your autoexec.bat's path. The easy thing to do is set up a icon in
- WINDOWS, but if you want to run TEXLOTTO from the MS-DOS command line, you
- can create a bat file to move to the correct drive and directory and
- then run TEXLOTTO.
-
- FROM WINDOWS:
- From WINDOWS, select File,Run and type D:\INSTALL ( replace the D: with
- what ever floppy drive your disk is in.
- After installation, you can select File,New,Program in Windows to set up
- an icon. For program name type TEXLOTTO. For command type TEXLOTTO. For
- working directory, type D:\TEXLOTTO ( replace with your drive and
- directory if different).
-
- The software is completely menu driven, so all you have to do is follow
- menu instructions.
-
- (4) PROGRAM MENU OPTIONS:
- -------------------------
- (MAIN screen Options)
- 1. SHOW TEXAS LOTTO WINNING NUMBERS ON GRID CHART.
- 2. RUN ANALYSIS OF PAST WINNING NUMBERS.
- 3. VIEW DOCUMENTATION AND DATA FILES (with print option).
- 4. USE GRAPH TO ARRANGE NUMBERS IN BELL CURVE.
- 5. USE CHART TO SHOW HOW OFTEN NUMBERS HAVE COME UP.
- 6. REGISTRATION and/or ORDER DATA UPDATE.
- 7. QUIT.
-
- OPTION 1:
- "PAST WINNING NUMBERS GRID CHART" that plots the TEXAS LOTTO 6 of 50
- and allows you to scroll FORWARD and BACK thru past TEXAS LOTTO drawings.
-
- OPTION 2:
- "Analysis" which allows you to scroll thru a list of past winning
- numbers (dates also shown) and high-lights the digits that match the
- digits in your test number.
-
- With this option, you can see a full text screen with the digits of a
- test number high-lighted through out the past winning numbers list.
-
- After each scroll thru the data text file, an analysis of the test
- number is displayed showing how often digits in the test number matched
- digits in all past winning numbers.
-
- OPTION 3:
- A TEXT SCREEN VIEWER with print option allows you to scroll thru this
- documentation file and also view and print the data text files of past
- winning and test numbers. It also allows you to view and print the ORDER
- FORM to register the TEXLOTTO program.
-
- OPTION 4:
- Display Graph showing that winning numbers fall in the shape of a bell
- curve with the numbers that come up the least often on the left and the
- numbers that come up the most often on the right.
-
- The program will automatically high-light where past winning numbers fall
- in the bell curve or you can input your own test number.
-
- Test all balls or just first ball from selected machine, ball set ect.
- to see which ones came up the most or least number of times.
-
- Test to see if machine or ball set effect how often a number comes up.
-
- OPTION 5:
- Displays Charts showing how often numbers have come up using same
- options as OPTION 4 (GRAPHS):
-
- Test all balls or just first ball from selected machine, ball set ect.
- to see which ones came up the most or least number of times.
-
- Test to see if machine or ball set effect how often a number comes up.
-
- OPTION 6:
- REGISTRATION and/or ORDER DATA UPDATE. Displays registration and update
- information. Allows you to view and print file ORDER.FRM to register and
- order DATA file updates.
-
- LOGO SCREEN:
- The Texlotto Logo screen doubles as a random lottery number generator
- that can be used as a Quick Pick. Pressing the space bar, randomly changes
- the numbers shown on the Logo screen.
-
- (5) DATA FILE UPDATES:
- ----------------------
- Registered users can order a complete update of program and data files
- for only $10.00 plus shipping & hanleling. See (6) REGISTRATION
-
- Registered users also have the option of using a text editor to add
- numbers to the data files, provided that they use a text editor that
- does not change the ASCII (text) format.
-
- (6) REGISTRATION:
- -----------------
- PRICES MAY CHANGE: If your evaluation copy of Texlotto is over a year old,
- consider it dated. Write or call for the latest prices.
-
- A SITE LICENSE is required if Texlotto is to be installed on a computer
- that is used by more than one person or registered to a business.
- (see Order.frm "ORDER FORM" for fee information).
-
- INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION for the use of Texlotto for DOS is $15.
- (see ORDER FORM for s/h and credit card fees)
- ******************************************************************************
- CREDIT CARD ORDERS:
- NOTE: Brad's SoftWare IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS.
- You can order by credit card from PsL by calling 800-242-4775 or 713-524-6394
- from 7a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Thurs.,7a.m.-Noon Friday or FAX 713-524-6398
- or email to 71355.470@compuserve.com or mail credit card orders to:
- PsL, P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235
- CIS and FAX are available anytime, of course.
- THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY.
- To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the day of your
- order and we will ship the product directly to you.
- ******************************************************************************
- FOR INFORMATION OR SUPPORT, CALL VOICE 214-339-6920 OR FAX 214-333-0653
- Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds,
- registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts,
- dealer pricing, site licenses, ect, must be directed to Brad's SoftWare
- 4649 Wyoming Dr., Dallas, TX 75211-7843 - Phone VOICE 214-339-6920 OR
- FAX 214-333-0653.
- ******************************************************************************
- IF ORDERING DIRECTLY FROM Brad's SoftWare:
- Send check or money order (U.S.funds only). If you send cash, I suggest that
- you get and retain a USPS form 3817 (only costs $.50) from the post office as
- proof that you mailed something. Then if you do not receive your packet within
- 3 to 4 weeks,send me a copy of your USPS form 3817 and I will send you another
- packet after I verify your claim with the Postal Service.
-
- To register, send $15 plus shipping/handling and (if Texas resident add
- sales tax) to:
- Brad's Software
- 4649 Wyoming Dr.
- Dallas, Texas 75211-7843
-
- State 3.5" or 5.25" disk when ordering.
-
- Shipping & Handling:(US $4),(Canada, Mexico and overseas $6).
- Texas residents add 8.25% sales tax.
-
- You can make it as easy as mailing $15 plus shipping & handling and a note
- saying send me TEXLOTTO on the disk size that you want.
-
- Or you can fill out and mail ORDER FORM:
- method 1: From within TEXLOTTO program MAIN MENU select option
- 6.REGISTRATION and/or ORDER DATA UPDATE.view files.
- From the "View file ORDER.FRM screen, press key "P"
- to print the ORDER FORM.
- method 2: use a text editor to fill out and print file ORDER.FRM.
- method 3: to print order form from the DOS command line, have printer ready
- and type "TYPE ORDER.FRM>PRN" without the ".
-
- Only checks and money orders written on U.S. banks will be accepted.
- Texas residents: add 8.25% sales tax.
-
- When you register, you will receive a complete updated program and data
- files and the flashing "THIS IS A UN-REGISTERED COPY" notice will have
- been removed and replaced with a statement showing that the copy is
- registered to you.
-
- Registration entitles you to receive:
- 1. Latest REGISTERED version of TEXLOTTO and lottery data files.
- 2. Free support by mail or phone for six months.
- 3. Notification of updates of TEXLOTTO (if any) for one year.
- 4. Updates of TEXLOTTO and data files on request for $10.
- (plus s/h and credit card service fee (see ORDER FORM)
-
- All orders will be shipped within 24 hours of receipt.
-
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