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- B l a c k J a c k ! - Y o u r K e y T o W i n n i n g P l a y -
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- Version 2.41d, Release 931106
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- VENDOR & SYSOP INFORMATION
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- Last updated: November 1993
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- Copyright 1988 - 1993 Donald L. Granger, dba Glencoe Computing
- All rights reserved
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- This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors,
- BBS SYSOPs & Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the BlackJack! package.
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- Enclosed please find my shareware program, BlackJack!. If you currently
- have BlackJack! in your catalog please replace it with this version and
- with these standard provisions:
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- - It is distributed in it's original unmodified form.
- All files listed in PACKING.LST must be included on the distribution
- diskette, or in the BBS archive file. The name of BBS archive file
- must be BJ-240.(ZIP,ARC,etc).
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- - No fee is charged other than a reasonable distribution charge.
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- - All rights of ownership remain the property of Donald L. Granger,
- dba Glencoe Computing.
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- See "Distribution Requirements" below for complete liscense information.
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- Follows is a description of BlackJack! (include the '!' in BlackJack! ).
- If included in your listings, please note ASP affiliation. ~
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- Program name: BlackJack! =Your Key To Winning Play=
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- Author: Donald L. Granger, Glencoe Computing
- Member Association of Shareware Professionals
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- Registration Fee: $29.99 US (international add $3.50 for air shipping)
- (VISA & MasterCard are accepted)
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- Hardware required: EGA, VGA or Hercules compatible graphics
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- Description:
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- If you are looking for the finest way to learn Blackjack, look no
- more... you have found it! BlackJack! is an accurate simulation of the
- game Blackjack (21) as played in American and foreign casinos. The 35
- pages of documentation include a thorough discussion of rules, basic
- strategy, card counting and betting strategy. Splitting, doubling-down,
- insurance and surrender are all supported depending on "house rules".
- The thorough documentation, sophisticated practice drills and extensive
- statistics help t he user reach any level of expertise. The comments of
- hundreds of registered users can be summed up in 5 words -
- "The Best I've Ever Seen!".
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- BlackJack! is both fun to play & an indispensable tool for the serious player.
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- Features:
- ■ Four user defined casinos
- ■ Basic strategy drills
- ■ Card counting drills
- ■ Multiple players
- ■ Automatic players
- ■ Regular or Tournament style play
- ■ Detailed post game statistics
- ■ Full true count support in casino play & practice drills
- ■ User defined card counting system
- ■ User defined count based and progressive betting
- ■ Customize graphics & text color palettes
- ■ Focus basic strategy drill on problem areas
- ■ "Play Watch" feature warns when incorrect play is made
- ■ Ability to turn off auto hand totaling
- ■ Save all configuration settings as defaults
- ■ Force re-shuffle during play
- ■ Support for Caribbean style play (Double on 9-10-11 only)
- ■ Quick exit at any time (Boss is coming!)
- ■ Error tracking gives post game report of strategy errors
- ■ Support for European & Australian style play
- ■ Super high quality graphics
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- Distribution Requirements
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- Limited Distribution License:
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- As the exclusive copyright holder for BlackJack!, Glencoe Computing
- authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions.
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- ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby given permission to
- distribute BlackJack! package. Non-ASP member vendors must request
- permission prior to distributing this package.
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- The BlackJack! package is defined as containing all the material listed
- in the PACKING.LST text file. If any files listed in the PACKING.LST
- text file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are missing, then the package
- is not complete and distribution is forbidden. Please contact us to
- obtain a complete package suitable for distribution.
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- The BlackJack! package - including all related program files and
- documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be
- distributed as a complete package, without exception. The PACKING.LST
- text file contains a list of all files that are part of the BlackJack!
- package.
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- Small additions to the package, such as the introductory or
- installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, or the
- ID file included by many BBSs are acceptable.
-
- No price or other compensation may be charged for the BlackJack!
- package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the
- diskette, shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does
- not exceed US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
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- Disk Sets & CD-ROMs:
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- The BlackJack! package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package.
- Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without
- a written agreement from Glencoe Computing.
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- ASP Approved Vendors who wish to distribute the BlackJack! package as part
- of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) may do
- so provided that all the other restrictions are met.
-
- Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the BlackJack!
- package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM
- package) must obtain permission from Glencoe Computing prior to
- beginning such a distribution.
-
- If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other collection,
- please check the release date of the version you have. If the version
- is over twelve (12) months old then please contact us to ensure that you
- have the most current version. This version was released in May, 1993.
-
- Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution:
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- If you would like to distribute the BlackJack! package as a Disk-of-the-Month,
- or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then the following
- restrictions apply:
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- ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby given
- permission to distribute the BlackJack! package under the
- Disk-of-the-Month style of distribution.
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- Others (non-ASP Members) must contact us in advance to ensure that you
- have the most current version of the software.
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- You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your
- inventory of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may be
- shipped as Disk-of-the-Month disks.
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- The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using
- any means, without the written permission of Glencoe Computing. In other
- words, the disk-based documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED
- (hardcopy) form.
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- The BlackJack! package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.
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- You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other
- literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Advertising must
- clearly state that BlackJack! is shareware. Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy"
- software, it is not free.
-
- Glencoe Computing prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the
- BlackJack! package, without written permission from Glencoe Computing. If the
- version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact us to
- ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released
- in March, 1993.
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- Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
- disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program
- except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall
- result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
-
- All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Glencoe Computing.
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- Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
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- If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to become an ASP
- Approved Vendor), simply write to the following address and request a
- Vendor Membership Application Package:
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- ASP Executive Director
- 545 Grover Road
- Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
- U.S.A.
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- or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive
- Director 72050,1433. You may also FAX a request to the ASP Executive
- Director at 616-788-2765.
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- Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding BlackJack!. Please
- send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or other
- information you print or distribute regarding the BlackJack! package. Thank
- you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing
- concept.
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- Thank you for your support! ____|__ | (R)
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- Donald L. Granger | ____|__ | Association of
- Glencoe Computing | | |_| Shareware
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