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\f0\fs28 \cf0 Thank you for trying Absolute Backgammon.\
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This is a demo version of the game that will allow you to finish a random half of the games. It can be made fully functional by entering the password/activation code. Use the Registration menu in the game for information on registering/purchasing and obtaining a password.\
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The game has many options and feature that can be selected or changed to suit your type of play. You can find and select them in Preferences. You can find Preferences... by selecting the Absolute Backgammon menu in the game, then select Preferences.... Click on each tab (Backgammon/Move/Sounds/Misc) to see and select the various options/features.\
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The game can use other boards/skins that can be found on my Other Boards web page.  Use the Registration menu in the game for the link to the boards and the Help menu for how to use them. It should be worth your time to check these out. There are some very attractive boards.\
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The game has the ability to be played using one of several languages. Currently, besides English, French, Italian, German and Dutch are available. If you would like to help with it or another language or find a mistake, feel free to contact me at {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "mailto:absolutegammon@aol.com"}}{\fldrslt \cf2 \ul \ulc2 absolutegammon@aol.com}}\cf2 \ul \ulc2 .\cf0 \ulnone  You can select a different language in the File menu. \
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If you find any problems with the game, it would be very appreciated if you let me know. I fix problems as soon as I hear of them.\
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The price of the game is:\
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$25 for the password\
$35 to have the latest registered version emailed to you\
$40 to have the latest registered version mail to you on a CD\
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Add $3 for international orders\
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These prices apply if PayPal is used or a check or cash is sent in the mail. There is an additional $2 charge if you order using a credit card through Digibuy or Kagi. The charge is to cover some the processing fee that they charge me.\
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Thanks again,\
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David Byrum\
Portland, Oregon\
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Additional information:\
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\f1\fs24 \cf0 How to Order\
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Use the REGISTRATION menu from within the game for information on registering the game and to print a registration letter.\
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You can order on-line using a credit card by going to my web page mentioned above.\
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If for some reason you can't print the registration letter please include the following information with your order.:\
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Your name\
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Your address (optional if you provide an e-mail address and want the game or password e-mailed)\
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E-mail address (please include this even if you want a disk mailed to you. It is very helpful if I have a question)\
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Your computer's operating system - The version of windows you are using or that you have a Macintosh.\
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The version of Absolute Backgammon that you have - you can find it by selecting "About Absolute BackGammon" under the Absolute BackGammon menu or by selecting "3 Letter ID & Version" in the Registration menu.\
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3 letter ID - (This is only necessary if you select the option to have the password sent for your copy of the game. You can find it under the Registration menu.)\
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Where you obtained the game from (optional but nice for me to know)\
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Comments - your comments, bad or good, are greatly appreciated.\
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Send it to:\
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David Byrum\
16181 SE Lillian Ct\
Milwaukie, OR 97267\
USA\
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I can be contacted at AbsoluteGammon@aol.com.  Let me know what you think. My intention is to continually improve the game. Your input will help me in this process.\
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Upgrade/update Policy\
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Absolute Backgammon is being improved/updated on a regular basis. These upgrades/updates are free for a minimum of 9 months after the date of purchase. \
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Every 9 months, give or take, I change the password/activation code scheme. This is primarily to discourage and prevent "cracks" -- code created by others to give free access to my games.\
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If I haven't changed the password scheme, you will be able to download and use updates as registered. If I have changed the password scheme, since you registered the game, you will need to email me for a password for the new version. If you don't get a password for the new version, you will still be able to use the previous version, as registered, without a new password.\
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It takes a lot of work, and money, to make enhancements to Absolute Backgammon available to you. It also takes a lot of time supporting all of the customers and potential customers in a timely manner. Without occasionally charging for updates, I will not be able to do that. Most people understand this and are very happy to have updates available. The alternative is no updates. \
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In general, one only has to pay once for updates. After that, all updates are free. However, there are situations where a 2nd, lesser upgrade fee is necessary. This was the case for the OS X version of my other backgammon game -- David's Backgammon. It took LOTS of work to make it available as an OS X version.\
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The upgrade fee is currently $15. This increases by $1 each year thereafter.\
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License Agreement\
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If you register/purchase Absolute Backgammon, the license agreement allows you use the game on computers that you own and are used by you or your immediate family (living in your household).\
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Distribution\
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Conversation with any interested distributors would be welcome.\
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TERMS     \
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This software is distributed as a Demo version.  You are granted a free license to use it as long as you wish as long as the following restrictions have been met:\
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1 - When distributing this software, it must be in its original unmodified form.\
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2 - Prior written consent from David Byrum must be obtained before a fee or charge is made for Absolute Backgammon other than a nominal fee to cover copying and/or distribution costs.  \
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY\
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THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT 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\
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