Bridge for Windows Readme.txt file Subject Page ------------------------------------- Shareware...........................1 Limited Warrany.....................2 Installing Bridge for Windows.......3 Operating Procedures................4 Technical Support...................4 Distributing/Bundling...............4 Purchasing the Licensed Version.....5 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 and a printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail 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 retail or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. 1 LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS (INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE) ARE PROVIDES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. FURTHER, FULL CIRCLE COMPUTING (FCC) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND NOT FCC OR ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY FCC ON THIS PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY FCC ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NEITHER FCC NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF FCC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This Limited Warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY USING THE SHAREWARE VERSION OF BRIDGE FOR WINDOWS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND SUPERSEDE ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE THE LIMITED WARRANTY. 2 Installating Bridge for Windows To install Bridge for Windows, follow these steps: Before you can use Bridge for Windows you have to run the setup program from Windows so it will work properly on your computer. You cannot just copy the files from the Bridge for Windows disk to your hard disk. The files on the distribution disk are packed in a special way to save space. The setup program unpacks those files and builds them on your working disk. Bridge for Windows installation will pre-install the Visual Basic runtime DLL on your system, if you do not already have a version. Other runtime files will be installed in the appropriate directory. Windows version stamping resources will be used to ascertain if a file should be copied to your computer. 1. Make Windows' "Program Manager" the active window. 2. From Windows' "Program Manager", select "File", then select "Run". This will open the "Run" dialog box. 3. Place the copy of Bridge for Windows in your floppy drive. Now, the dialog box needs for you to type in the command that will run the Bridge for Windows installation program. * If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "A", type: A:SETUP Leave the "Run Minimized" box un-selected, and click the "OK" command button. * If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "B", type: B:SETUP Leave the "Run Minimized" box un-selected, and click the "OK" command button. 4. Fill in the required information in the dialog box. * It will ask you for the "Source Drive and Directory" designation where your Bridge for Windows floppy disk is located. (This is the same floppy drive designation you typed in the previous step before the word "setup".) * It will ask you for the hard disk "Destination Drive and Directory" designation on which you want it to install Bridge for Windows. It will suggest a directory named "C:\BRIDGE". If you want the Bridge for Windows program files installed on a different drive or directory, just click the pointer to the right of the characters you want to change, backspace over the ones you want to erase, then type in the new designation. * It will automatically build a Bridge for Windows icon and add it to "Program Manager". Accept the "Yes" (already selected by default) if you do want it to do this. Select "No" if you do not. 5. Bridge for Windows Setup will unpack the necessary files and place them into the proper directories. 6. Bridge for Windows Setup will notify you when the installation is completed. Bridge for Windows is installed and ready to use. Double click the pointer on the Bridge for Windows icon and try it out! 3 Operating Procedures To get started playing Bridge for Windows, see the companion file BRIDGE.TXT. Information is also available through the on-line Help facility. Bridge for Windows Technical Support Technical support for Bridge for Windows can be obtained from: Full Circle Computing 15 Greenridge Avenue, Suite 19 White Plains, NY 10605-1248 Voice/FAX 914 997-1774 (9am to 7pm USA Eastern time) An attempt was made to cover all situations which may arise, however, there may well be situations, expecially in bidding and responding, which are covered incorrectly. When you find such situations, please communicate this information to Full Circle Computing. Distributing/Bundling You are encouraged to pass a copy of the shareware verison of Bridge for Windows along to your friends for evaluation. If you do so, you must provide the entire set of Bridge for Windows shareware version files. These include: readme.txt summary.txt bridge.ex_ bridge.hl_ bridge.wr_ mhcd200.vb_ mhgfrm.vb_ mhglbx.vb_ mhglbl.vb_ mhmd200.vb_ mhto200.vb_ threed.vb_ mhrun300.dl_ mhcards.dl_ setup.exe setup.lst setup1.ex_ setupkit.dl_ vbrun300.dl_ ver.dl_ ddeml.dl_ Do not simply copy the files off your hard drive. Bridge for Windows must be installed using the SETUP program! SETUP will only save DLL's from the distribution disk if the files are not found on your computer or the files on your computer are out of date. The last three files may not be supplied in all cases. These files are considered generally available. 4 Purchasing the Licensed Version You may use the shareware version of Bridge for Windows for a 90 day trial period. If you would like to continue to use Bridge for Windows after the 90 day trial period, you are required to purchase the licensed version of Bridge for Windows. You can order or register Bridge for Windows by completing the following form and mailing a check to the address given below. Alternatively, Bridge for Windows can be registered online via Compuserve, "Go SWREG", Registration ID 1617. If you wish to order an evaluation copy of Bridge for Windows, The cost is $5.00 to cover shipping and handling. This can be ordered by telephone or FAX to 914 997-1774. Please provide all the information identified on the form below. You will be invoiced with the software. When ordering or registering Bridge for Windows or requesting an evaluation copy or Bridge for Windows, please include the following form. Bridge for Windows 3.0 (or latest version) NAME______________________________________________ COMPANY___________________________________________ STREET____________________________________________ STREET____________________________________________ CITY______________________________________________ STATE_________________________ ZIP____________ COUNTRY_________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER_____________________ Bridge for Windows..................................$49.00...______ New York residents add 6.5% sales tax plus local sales tax...______ Shipping/Handling - US or Canada.................$4.00.......______ Shipping/Handling - US or Canada - OverNight....$19.00.......______ Shipping/Handling - US or Canada.for evaluation..$5.00.......______ Shipping/Handling - Outside of US or Canada.....$15.00.......______ ========== Total in US Funds drawn on a US Bank.............______ Make checks payable to: Full Circle Computing Mail to: Full Circle Computing 15 Greenridge Avenue, Suite 19 White Plains, NY 10605-1248 USA 5