		             BACCARAT FOR WINDOWS
		             ====================
			
			      SHAREWARE VERSION
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		  Copyright (c) 1995-97, All Rights Reserved

		      Bitwise Software International, Inc. 
			    21620 N. 19th Ave, #A-11
			    Phoenix, Arizona  85027
			     Voice: (602) 582-4468
			       Fax: (602) 516-8697
			       BBS: (602) 492-9747

			        CIS: 72074,2677
		                AOL: Bitwise SW
                           Internet: BitwiseSW@aol.com

Our New Internet WWW Home Page:
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	http://www.Qhost.com/bitwise/index.htm

ON-LINE INTERNET ORDER FORM:
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	Our new internet site now includes the latest versions of our games
	as well as an on-line SECURE order form for placing credit card
	orders.

NEW TOLL FREE ORDER LINE:
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	Customers in the USA can now call 1-888-83-VEGAS to order products
	toll free. Customers outside the USA must call the regular toll 
	line 1-602-582-4468.

REQUIREMENTS:
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	Windows 3.1, windows compatible PC computer, windows compatible
	VGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher, 6 Meg RAM, 
	5 Meg free on hard disk. 

	YOU MUST BE RUNNING WINDOWS IN 386 ENHANCED MODE. Do not start 
	Windows with the /S or /R switches. See your Windows Manual for 
	more information on startup memory modes.

	Recommended:
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		Windows 3.1, windows compatible 386/486+ computer running 
		at 25Mhz+, windows compatible SVGA display with 640x480 
		resolution or higher, 16+ colors, 8+ Meg RAM, 5+ Meg free
		on hard disk, Mouse. 

LATEST VERSION:
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	Your copy of our baccarat game for Windows may not be the latest
	version	currently available. We are constantly updating, improving, 
	and fixing bugs in this program. Therefore, you should check the 
	Windows Fun Forum on CompuServe for the latest version or call our
	BBS System. 

	You can also find the latest versions, current pricing, and contact 
	information by visiting	out Internet Web Site located at:

		http://www.Qhost.com/bitwise/index.htm

INSTALLATION:
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	To install this game from the distribution diskette, simply 
	copy the file "BACCARAT.ZIP" to the desired directory ("\BACCARAT" 
	suggested) on your hard disk and unzip the file with the latest
	version of PKUNZIP. 

	Next, run the program called BACCLOAD.EXE. This is a self-installing
	packed file and running it will unpack and install all the needed 
	files and programs. Once the self-install process is complete, the
	files BACCLOAD.EXE and BACCARAT.ZIP can be removed. However, you 
	should always retain copies of these files on diskette or tape 
	just in case you need to reinstall them in the future. 

	If a message appears asking you whether or not you wish to replace
	an existing file in the BACCARAT directory, answer with a "Y". DO
	NOT USE	OLD FILES WITH A NEW VERSION - FATAL ERRORS WILL RESULT.

	NOTE: After the installation process is complete, the install
	program will try to run the game program automatically. This 
	should be successful providing the install process was completed
	and Windows could find a valid copy of the VBRUN300.DLL file in
	the BACCARAT directory or in the common WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. 

	To start the game manually, run the file BACCARAT.EXE from Windows
	File Manager or click on the BACCARAT icon installed into the GAMES
	Program Group (or the program group you selected).

	NOTE: Be sure you are running Windows Version 3.1 or higher and you
	are running Windows in "386 Enhanced Mode" (not Standard Mode). Check
	your \WINDOWS directory	and see if you have a WIN.BAT file. 

	Be sure the WIN.COM or WIN command in the batch file DOES NOT 
	include the /S switch. This causes Windows to start in Standard
	Mode. Be sure the command is followed by blanks or /E to insure 
	you start in Enhanced Mode. Otherwise, this game may not operate
	correctly. If you cannot see the 386 Enhanced Program Item 
	(icon = computer chip) on the Windows Control Panel, then you 
	are not running Windows in the Enhanced Mode. 

	Please see your Windows Users Manual for more information.

	Also, once you are running Windows in 386 Enhanced Mode, you should
	set up as large a Permanent Swap File (not Temporary) as Windows 
	will allow.

	This allows Windows to use free disk space as computer memory & it 
	will allow you to run bigger programs. This is done from Windows 
	Control Panel with the 386 Enhanced Icon.

	This program was written in Visual Basic V3.0 & REQUIRES the Visual 
	Basic V3.0 Runtime Library file called VBRUN300.DLL (included). Be
	sure this file is located in the same directory where you loaded &
	unzipped BACCARAT.EXE.

	NOTE: Occasionally, Microsoft will release an updated VBRUN300.DLL
	file which will correct some bugs in their runtime modules. You 
	should periodically compare the date/time/size of this file to the
	latest one available on CompuServe in the Microsoft MBASIC+ Forum. 
	If a later one is released, please download it and place it in the 
	BACCARAT directory. This game will use it automatically from then on.

ERRORS AT STARTUP:
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	If you encounter either of the following two errors at startup:

		1) "OVERFLOW"
		2) "Invalid Control Index"

	then the startup program files (BACCARAT.DEF and/or BACCARAT.SAV)
	may be corrupted or may be the wrong version. Try renaming these
	files to something else and restarting the program. The game will
	then use its own internal game settings since it will not be able
	to find these files. 

	You should first try renaming the BACCARAT.DEF and restarting the
	game. 99% of the time this file is causing the problem.

	If you still have problems after trying this procedure, please
	contact technical support or call our BBS to get the latest version.

Windows 95 Alert!
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	If you are using an S3 video board with Windows 95 and are running 
	your computer with LARGE FONTS ON, you may experience strange problems 
	with our games.	These problems will cause certain items on the screen
	to NOT line up correctly. Change your system back to the normal SMALL 
	FONTS mode.

TEST RESULTS AND FEEDBACK
=========================
	Please put this program through its paces and report back any positive
	or negative feedback, suggestions, or bug reports. We want your input!
	Your responses will help us improve this game.

	Our Compuserve ID number is: 72074,2677.

	Please check CompuServe's Windows Fun Forum for the latest version
	of this program. Please download the latest version which will most
	likely correct any problems you are having or contain the features
	you would like to see. You can also call our BBS System to get the
	latest version of this game as well as see what other programs we
	have to offer.

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
========================
	Please drop us a note with your comments or suggestions. They are
	always welcomed and help us improve our games in future versions.

OUR OTHER SOFTWARE
==================
	If you like this baccarat game, you should obtain a copy of our
	other very popular casino games for Windows. They are called
	Ultima 21 Blackjack for Windows, Professional Video Poker, and
	Video Keno for Windows. 

	They are shareware windows games as well and should be available
	from the  same source you obtained this game from. If not, 
	try a shareware source such as CompuServe Windows Fun Forum, 
	The Software Labs, Public Brand Software, and many others. Or 
	call our BBS System.	

	We are always working on new games and calling our BBS will let 
	you obtain the latest version of this game as well as purchase
	new software.

	We offer lifetime free upgrades (you must keep and use a copy of 
	your original license file BACCARAT.LIC) by just downloading the
	latest version. All you ever pay for is the phone call to our BBS.

ULTIMA 21 BLACKJACK FOR WINDOWS:
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	Ultima 21 Blackjack is no ordinary blackjack game. It allows you 
	to control everything! You can customize the: casino to play in,
	its rules, the number of decks, the number of players, the dealer
	at your table, the card count system, the playing strategy, what
	drink you would like, whose playing in the various lounges and 
	show rooms, digital sound effects, and the list goes on and on 
	and on! 

	No other blackjack games has the features this one does all in 
	one easy to use Windows	game. Try it, you will really enjoy this
	"full casino experience". 

	Rated 5 stars (trophy) by several independent shareware magazines.

PROFESSIONAL VIDEO POKER FOR WINDOWS:
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	Professional Video Poker for Windows is one of our most popular
	casino gambling games. It is a full featured Video Poker Game for
	Windows	with a few features you will not find anywhere else. Packed
	full of digital sound effects and exciting graphics, this game will
	get you addicted to Windows Video Poker. This game includes all the
	standard Video Poker features plus 50 special effects for dealing
	cards. You can select to have the cards "drip" into place on the 
	screen or even "explode"! The 50 special effects will keep you
	entertained for months to come.	

	Our version of Video Poker does	not stop there, it also allows you
	to play 14 different kinds of Video Poker. The game types available
	include Regular and Progressive Jackpots, Dueces Wild, and Jokers 
	Wild. Add the Double-or-Nothing feature available for each game 
	and you now can play 28 different kinds of games! All games are
	available at the touch of a button and your bankroll follows you
	from game to game. 

	This is truly the best video poker game available anywhere!

VIDEO KENO FOR WINDOWS:
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	This exciting gambling game is now available for all Windows 3.1
	users. 

	Complete with digitized sound effects, colorful graphics, multiple
	game support, random number selection, statistics tracking, 
	save/restore games, and more... 

	Experience the excitement of Las Vegas Keno right on your PC.

MEGA SLOTS FOR WINDOWS:
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	An amazing collection of 6 slot machine games all in one package.
	
	Complete with digitized sound effects, composed music, colorful 
	graphics, fruit animation, cherries, bells, bars, sevens, wild 
	symbols, jumping symbols, money bags, mega bucks, free spins,
	save/restore games, & much more...

	The best slot machine game available for Windows 3.1, 95, or NT.

CALL OUR BBS:
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	Our on-line BBS system is up and running. You can use the enclosed
	BSIDIAL.EXE or BSIDIAL2.EXE program to quickly call our BBS with
	your computer and modem. If you prefer to use your own communications
	software, set your modem settings to 8-N-1 and call 602-492-9747.

	Our BBS provides fast, up-to-date, 24 hour access to the latest
	versions of all our software as well as easy software ordering
	with a major credir card. Most orders are shipped the next 
	business day (once we verify you credit card and address).

	We provide free lifetime updates via CompuServe and our BBS. You 
	only pay for the long distance call to our BBS or connect charges
	incurred while on CompuServe. 

	Just keep a copy of your license file that came with your order. 
	The file will be named the same as this program except it has 
	the extension ".LIC". This file unlocks the software and allows 
	it to run in full registered mode. Using this file with all future
	versions insures your copy will run in registered mode (instead
	of shareware mode). So keep a copy on diskette for safe keeping.

	Order any or all of our software packages from our BBS with your
	credit card. Order special low-priced bundles of our games right
	from your PC! Your order is usually shipped the next business day.
	
	We are always working on new games and calling our BBS will let 
	you obtain the latest version of this game as well as purchase
	new software.

	You can also find the latest versions, current pricing, and contact 
	information by visiting	out Internet Web Site located at:

		http://www.Qhost.com/bitwise/index.htm

