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| Product:		Poker Challenge (for Windows)            |
| Version:		1.4                                      |
| Version Date: 	January 25, 1997                         |
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  Product Description:  Poker Challenge for Windows, version 1.4 
                        This addictive new card/puzzle game from 
                        award winning designer John Cutter, 
                        combines the excitement of high stakes 
                        Poker with the strategy of Tetris, 
                        Shanghai and Yahtzee.  
                        GameNet's 1996 "Puzzle Game of the Year!" 
                        Shareware ($15.00). Requires VBRUN300.DLL

  			NOTE:  Version 1.4 fixes a "Type Mismatch" 
			error that only appeared to affect players 
			living in Europe and other non-U.S.
  			countries.                 			

  Registration Fee:     $15.00 

  Required Configuration:
      Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 386)
      Minimum OS:       Windows 3.1
      Hard Drive Space: 797K
      Requires:
         VGA graphics or better
         Keyboard
         Mouse
	 Sound card (optional)
      Req'd Software:   VBRUN300.DLL

  For Orders, Support or Information Contact:

      Author:		John Cutter
      Address:          23734 NE 24th Place
                        Redmond, WA 98053
      Phone:            (206) 836-0317
			(206) 957-2780
      E-mail:           74151.1445@compuserve.com	
      Other E-mail:     johnc@starwave.com

  For the latest version visit the Poker Challenge Homepage at:
  http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/john_c/Pokerchl.htm


===== Information for Users ("README") ==========================

  Poker Challenge for Windows, version 1.4 
  This addictive new card/puzzle game from 
  award winning designer John Cutter, combines 
  the excitement of high stakes Poker with the 
  strategy of Tetris, Shanghai and Yahtzee. 
  GameNet's 1996 "Puzzle Game of the Year!"
  Shareware ($15.00). Requires VBRUN300.DLL


===== Packing List ==============================================

  As released by the author or publisher, this package should 
  contain the following 35 files:

     	POKERCHL.EXE
        SETUP.EXE
	QCARD.DLL
	PLAYERS.DAT
	PLAYSTUF.DAT
	TOPTEN.DAT
	FILE_ID.DIZ
	PC.HLP
	CONTESTS.LAY
	INSTALL.INF
	README.TXT
	VENDORS.TXT
	THREED.VBX
	BLOOP.WAV
	BLOOP2.WAV
	BUTTON.WAV	
	BUTTUP.WAV
	CLICK.WAV
	CLICKBG.WAV
	COLGONE.WAV
	CRDDROP.WAV
	DEAL.WAV
	DING.WAV
	DROP2.WAV
	ERROR.WAV
	HALLELUJ.WAV
	MESSAGE.WAV
	MESSAGE2.WAV
	NERVOUS.WAV
	SCHZ.WAV
	SCOR1.WAV
	SHIM.WAV
	SLAM3.WAV
	TWHAM.WAV
	UPGO4.WAV


===== Installation ==============================================

  Extract the program files from the distribution archive and put 
  them into a temporary directory on your hard disk.

  If you wish to install this game manually, simply create a 
  directory for it (C:\POKERCHL is suggested) and copy the files 
  into that directory.  Add POKERCHL.EXE into the Program Manager 
  or the Win95 Start menu, or run it directly from the File 
  Manager or the Win95 Explorer.

  If you wish to use the automated installation utility (this is 
  recommended), run SETUP.EXE, either from the Program Manager 
  "File/Run" menu (in Windows 3.x), the Start button's "Run" 
  command (in Windows 95), or from the Win95 command line.  The 
  setup program will prompt you to select a destination directory, 
  then copy the files and add a Poker Challenge group to the 
  Program Manager or the Start menu.

  The help file (PC.HLP) contains the primary documentation for 
  this program.  Poker Challenge requires VBRUN300.DLL, which may 
  or may not be distributed with the program.  If not, it is 
  available from most BBS's, CD-ROMs, and FTP sites, as well as 
  from Microsoft.

  If you decide to delete Poker Challenge, you may remove it from 
  your computer by simply erasing the files from its directory, 
  and removing its group from the Program Manager or Start button.


===== Warranty ==================================================

  This software is sold "as is", without any warranty as to 
  performance or any other warranties whether expressed or 
  implied. Because of the vast number of possible hardware and 
  software environments in which this software may be used, no 
  warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered.  The 
  user assumes the entire risk of using this program.  Any 
  liability of the author will be limited to product replacement 
  or the refund of the registration fee.


===== License for Use and Distribution ==========================

  TRIAL USE LICENSE

  Poker Challenge is NOT a public domain program.  It is 
  copyrighted by John Cutter.  This software and accompanying 
  documentation are protected by United States copyright law and 
  also by international treaty provisions.

  You are granted a limited license to use this software for 
  evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed 21 days.  If you 
  continue using this software after the 21 day evaluation period,
  you MUST register this program.

  You may 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 John Cutter.


  LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE

  SysOps: This program may be freely distributed over any on-line 
  service systems as long as there are no files added to or 
  removed from the original compressed file package (with the 
  exception of BBS "ad" files, which are permissible).  Any and 
  all file modifications are strictly prohibited.

  Disk Vendors, CD-ROM Vendors, BBS Sysops, Distributors, 
  Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add this software 
  product to their library may do so in accordance with the 
  Distribution Restrictions listed below.

  Limited Distribution License: As the exclusive copyright holder 
  for this software, John Cutter authorizes distribution only in 
  accordance with the following restrictions:

  - This software must be distributed complete and unmodified.  
    If any of the files specified in the Packing List (above) 
    are missing, please contact the author for a complete copy 
    of the product.  The Poker Challenge Homepage always has
    the latest version available.  The WWW address is:
    http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/john_c/pokerchl.htm

  - Vendors choosing to distribute this software must send a copy 
    of the catalog or product containing this program to the 
    author.

  - This software product - including all related program files 
    and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and 
    must be distributed as a complete product, without exception.

  - Small additions to the product, such as the introductory or 
    installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, 
    are acceptable, provided they do not interfere with any 
    installation routine which may have been included by the 
    author.

  - No price or other compensation may be charged for this 
    software product. A distribution fee of no more than US 
    $5.00 may be charged to cover production and handling costs.

  - You may not list any of my products in advertisements, 
    catalogs, or other literature which describes my products 
    as "FREE SOFTWARE".  Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" 
    software, it is not free.  You may not list any of my 
    products in ads, catalogs, or other literature which describe 
    my products as "PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE".  Again, this is 
    copyrighted material. It is not, and never has been, in the 
    public domain.
