Copy protection removal patches for
		
		Advanced Flight Trainer v 2.0
		688 Attack Sub
		Pete Rose Baseball
		Battlehawks 1942
		(as of 4/11/89)
		

        
        
        #1 - Have DEBUG.COM in the current path
        #2 - Copy all of patch files to the game disk/directory
        #3 - type the name of the .BAT file in this set
        #4 - you may delete the patch files.
        
        That's it! 
        
        
        4/5/89
		        
        This utility is designed for people who laid down their cash for
        an entertainment program and are frustrated with the copy
        protection. The key word in that sentence is CASH- if you do not
        OWN the program you have no business using this utility- delete
        it now.
        
        Copy protection has moved from "key disks" to "Manual scanning" 
        and code wheels or charts. If your computer area looks like mine
        it is awash with manuals, memos, disks, and general clutter. I
        prefer to pull out a manual when I need help. Some of the copy
        protection schemes actually require that the user check a key
        passage SEVERAL times during a play session. This is
        unacceptable. 
        
        I put up with this nonsense until yesterday when I purchased 688
        Attack Sub. Not only are you required to find a three letter
        code several times during a play session- the method of entry is
        by pressing up/down keys to go through the alphabet! I can't
        TYPE THE LETTERS??? ENOUGH! So last night I broke the protection
        with a two byte patch that I am making available to other 688
        OWNERS.
        
        I was pleased with the results so I also patched Advanced Flight
        Trainer which I also purchased yesterday. In due time I am going
        to work my way through my other entertainment programs and make
        the patches available via Freeware on BBS's.
        
        I want it understood that these patches are designed for LEGAL
        OWNERS of the respective programs- NOT for the facilitation of
        piracy. If you don't pay for the software they won't write any
        more. Reward good programs with your purchase. At the same time
        write to the publishers and tell them that this "manual
        scanning" is STILL copy protection (contrary to the claim on the
        box). A rose by any other name...
        
        For a disk of all available patches send $6 to the address
        below. Specify 5 1/4 or 3 1/2 format. NOTE these patches are not
        guaranteed... I have only used them on the versions I own. Up-
        dated program files will surely fail to patch.
        
        
        Brian Lawler,
        Lawler Microsystems
        RR #2
        St. Joseph, MO  64505-9661
        (816) 232-0286
        
        Microcomputer programming and consultation services for the
        Saint Joseph - Kansas City area.























































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