README.TXT
==========

   DBSCHESS is a chess game and analysis recording program written using 
Borland's Delphi system to run under Windows.  I hope that you have virus 
checked this software - it's in my interest as well as yours! (I don't want 
to be blamed in error if you have something nasty on your machine).

   This is a Shareware program, please try it out for up to 30 days before
either
        i)      Registering the program
or
       ii)      Deleting it from your computer.
       
Any comments on the program would be gratefully received.  Please send by 
snail mail to

         D B Sugden
         Rosedale,  Bluntisham Rd.
         Colne,  Huntingdon
         Cambs  PE17 3LY
         U.K.

   or by e-mail to DBSugden@compuserve.com.
   
   The software is believed to be virus free and suitable for the purpose as
described in this and other documentation (in particular the Help file).

   However, no liability is accepted by the author for any consequential
damage to your computer system and (in particular) your pride if it does not
help your chess results!

	To put it more formally :-

                          DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

        THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
        WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY
        OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE
        OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO
        WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
        A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.  GOOD DATA PROCESSING
        PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED
        WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.  THE USER
        MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.  ANY
        LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO
        PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.

   The program and associated data files appear in a self inflating file 
DBSZIP.EXE  (when run, this program expands itself into all the program and 
data files for the DBSCHESS system).  There is a "cheap & cheerful" DOS 
batch file INSTALL.BAT needing 2 parameters on the floppy disc if you 
obtained it by that route

	     A:INSTALL  x:  y       

where x: is the name of the drive (e.g. C:) and y is the name of the top 
level directory (e.g. DBSCHESS) to install it into.

   If you obtained the software by downloading the software via a modem, you 
will only have the DBSZIP.EXE file.  (From some sources this may instead be 
a file DBSnna.ZIP where "nna" is a version number, in which case you must 
unzip it with PKUNZIP or similar - using the same parameters!!). Hopefully 
you will have followed the instructions to create a new directory, 
e.g. C:\DBSCHESS, CD to it and run DBSZIP with the -D option.   If you are 
reading this only after unzipping without the -D option you will have lost 
the directory structure and overwritten the choice of bitmaps files that 
give different coloured boards! (in which case simply do it again with the 
-D option).
      E.g.     CD  \
               MD  DBSCHESS
               CD  DBSCHESS 
               \CSERVE\DOWNLOAD\DBSZIP  -D   

   (If you have already set up a previous version, then omit the MD and add 
a -N parameter as well in the last line of the above example).
            
   Assuming that you installed it to your C: drive in the \DBSCHESS directory,
you would then add it to your chosen Windows group by the New option of 
the File menu in the Program Manager.
   Give the program file as C:\DBSCHESS\DBSCHESS.EXE
   Give the working directory as C:\DBSCHESS 

   With the exception of the changes to your Windows screen as a consequence 
of the above paragraph, the only changes to your system are the introduction
and contents of the \DBSCHESS directory.   

   The program requires a minimum configuration of an IBM compatible PC, 386
computer running Windows 3.1.  It will run under Windows 95.

   Please feel free to pass on copies of this program, but only in its
entirety and without alteration in the original compressed issued form.

   REGISTRATION
   ============

   Registration of this Shareware costs 12 directly in the UK, or US$20 otherwise.  
There are 3 methods of getting this payment to me (please don't experiment with 
other methods such as American Express international money order - they cause 
a great deal of trouble - if you are tempted, at least contact me first lest you 
lose your money).

   1)  Within the UK, you can register the program by sending a cheque for 12 
pounds sterling to the above address.  Don't forget your NAME and ADDRESS!  

   2)  Under CompuServe please register via "GO SWREG", the ID is 7587.

   3)  By credit card payment in the US via PsL.  Please note carefully  their 
procedure as follows ...

                       CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY -
"You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software) Library 
by calling 800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 or by FAX to 713-524-6398 or by 
Email to 71355.470@compuserve.com. You can also mail credit card orders to 
PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705.
"THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY.
"THE AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE REACHED AT THESE NUMBERS.
"Please quote reference #14457 for DBSCHESS.
"Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds, registration 
options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site 
licenses, non-credit card orders, etc, must be directed to D B Sugden by e-mail to 
DBSugden@compuserve.com.
"To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify the author on the day 
of your order and he will supply you with details of the latest version and where 
it is available (if you do not already possess that version).

   I ALSO NEED TO KNOW ... 
   =====================

   the title that you wish to have the program registered as - this should be a 
maximum of 20 characters (including spaces) and identify the individual user 
of the program.  I will contact you with the simple method of converting your 
shareware version to a registered one - when I receive your UK cheque or 
notification from CompuServe or PsL depending on your method of payment.

   Once you have registered, you will no longer see the Shareware reminder.
Future shareware versions of the program will be automatically registered for
your use with no further formalities.  I can provide you with a version of the 
manual in its original Word format - RTF is also possible.  There are odd things 
like a keyboard template.  You will also have a clear conscience!


   DEUTSCHE SPRACHE
   =================

   Thanks to Martin Hamacher, there is a German language version of the 
Help file.  If you ...

	RENAME  DBSCHESS.HLP  ENGLISH.HLP
	RENAME  DEUTSCHE.HLP  DBSCHESS.HLP

the Help will appear in German.  The latest version of DEUTSCHE.HLP is 
available from my homepage.

   OTHER BITMAPS
   =============

   Alan Cowderoy has produced various alternative bitmaps for the chess 
pieces.  These are available in the same Compuserve library as DBSCHESS. 
My thanks to him for his contributions.

   HOME PAGE
   ==========

If you want to see what I look like (when wearing a suit - which is very rare), 
you could try ...

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/DBSugden

There are the latest details about version number, etc. given there.


   INTERNET
   ========

   The latest version may be found at ...

COMPUSERVE - The Chess  - Library #5 - Hardware / Software

FTP site :-     ftp.math.uni-hamburg.de           /pub/misc/morechess/dbschess/
 
FTP site :-     ftp://ftp.pitt.edu                        /group/chess/UTIL/                   

All the best - David.
