			    Alternate Solitaire
				Version 1.0a

		      Copyright (c) 1995 Martin Bryant
		  Graphics Copyright (c) 1995 Julie Bryant
			    All Rights Reserved


The Alternate Solitaire self-extracting EXE file (ALTER10A.EXE) contains the
following files...
ALTERNAT.EXE - Windows executable file
ALTERNAT.HLP - Windows help file
ALTERNAT.INI - Settings file
ALTERNAT.TXT - This text file
FILEEXIT.WAV - Sound file played when the program is exited
ILLEGAL.WAV  - Sound file played when an illegal move is attempted
NEWGAME.WAV  - Sound file played when a new game is started

To run Alternate Solitaire you must also have the following file installed on
your computer...
VBRUN300.DLL - Visual Basic run-time interpreter

You may well find that you already have a copy of this file on your computer.
If not, it is available in the separate self-extracting EXE file VBRUN300.EXE.
It can be placed in the programs working directory but ideally should be
installed in your Windows 'System' directory.

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Shareware Notice...

    If you  are using  the Shareware  version of Alternate Solitaire, please
    remember that  it is  just that,  i.e. Shareware  - not  free.  You  are
    welcome to  use it for a trial period but if you continue to use it then
    please register  and support  the 'Shareware'  concept. You  may  freely
    copy/distribute the  Shareware version as long as you make no charge for
    it. Thank you for trying Alternate Solitaire, I hope you enjoy it!
    The full  version can  be obtained  by sending 5 sterling or equivalent
    foreign currency  (cash preferred!)  to  Martin  Bryant,  71  Hunstanton
    Drive, Brandlesholme,  Bury, Lancashire  BL8  1XH,  England.  Registered
    users receive  the latest  fully functional  version along  with another
    shareware game and a full list of our other products.
    The Shareware  version differs  from the  full version in that the 'Take
    Back' facility  is disabled,  the 'Automove Strategy' can only be set to
    'Totally Random', fewer  card backs  are available	and the  'About' box
    must be manually cleared when the program is loaded.
    Constructive comments/criticisms  welcome at  the above address or email
    martinbr@colossus.demon.co.uk
