



                 The Golfer's Database and Handicapping System
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                                     v9.6f


                   Copyright (C) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
                              All Rights Reserved



     
            Requires IBM compatible computer and DOS v3.1 or higher




                       "Written for Golfers by a Golfer"



                       Used world wide by serious Golfers





                                  $32.95 + S/H




                               RiverBend SoftWare
                                  P.O. Box 81
                          Robinsonville, MS 38664 USA
                            Telephone: 601.781.5599
     ****  GolfLog  *************************************  Notice  ****

      Files contained in the archive GOLFLOG.ZIP or on the diskette
      sent to registered users:

      READ_ME.1ST   ---   IMPORTANT NOTE FOR **ALL** USERS
      GOLFLOG.COM   ---   Main executable file
      GOLFLOG.HLP   ---   GolfLog's OnLine Help file.
      GOLFLOG.BMP   ---   BMP file (Golf scene) for Windows users
      GOLFLOG.DOC   ---   Text file with brief instructions
      HANDICAP.TXT  ---   Information about Golf Handicaps
      UPDATE.DOC    ---   Instructions for upgrading to v9.6f
      UPDATE.EXE    ---   Executable used to update old records.
      EXTRAS.TXT    ---   Additional software available from RiverBend
   *  FILE_ID.DIZ   ---   GolfLog description file for BBS use.
   *  UPLOAD.DOC    ---   Note about uploading GolfLog to other BBS's
   *  VENDOR.TXT    ---   Distributing GolfLog as shareware
   *  GOLFLOG.ICO   ---   Icon for GolfLog when run in Windows

      * These files in shareware archives only.

      The Instruction Manual is now inside the GOLFLOG.HLP file and
      is available while using it by pressing the <F1> Key when any
      "PullDown" box option is highlighted.

      GOLFLOG.HEP is a straight ASCII text file and may be printed
      on any printer by typing PRINT GOLFLOG.HLP however DO NOT ALTER
      this file as GolfLog checks it for validity each time it's
      started and if ANY alteration is found, GolfLog may refuse to
      run.

      Registering GolfLog:
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      1.. GolfLog may be registered through the PsL (Public software
      Library) in Houston, Texas using major credit cards.

      Use the following telephone numbers when dealing with PsL

      *** NOTE ***  Request PsL Catalog number 11543
                                               ~~~~~
      800 242-4775  ORDERS ONLY - DO NOT USE THIS NUMBER FOR QUESTIONS
      713 524-6398  FAX ORDERS
      713 524-6394  Information and Foreign orders
      CIS Email to 71355,470 CompuServe

      2.. GolfLog may also be registered with RiverBend SoftWare
      using personal/company check or money order.

  >>  3.. If you place your order for GolfLog with the PsL, please
  >>  DO NOT call them about status of shipment, etc.  If you have
  >>  any questions about your order, please contact RiverBend SoftWare
      ****  GolfLog  *******************************  Quick Start  ****


      QUICK START
      ~~~~~~~~~~~

      1.. Copy GOLFLOG.COM and GOLFLOG.HLP to a separate directory
      on your hard drive.  The directory can be named C:\GOLFLOG
      as an example, however you may name it anything you like.

      If this is a registered copy, use the "Install" program on
      the GolfLog diskette to install your copy of GolfLog for you.

      You MUST have BOTH files (GOLFLOG.COM and GOLFLOG.HLP) in
      the SAME directory.

      The GOLFLOG.HLP file replaces the Instruction Manual for
      GolfLog and is available while running GolfLog by pressing
      the <F1> Key when any "PullDown" box item is hi-lighted.
      To get instant help with any menu option just hi-light that
      option and press <F1>.

      2.. Change to this directory and type GOLFLOG and press <Enter>

      3.. The TopMenu bar will show the following options:

      "MISC   ADD   REVIEW   EDIT   UTILS   HANDICAP  OTHER  QUIT"
       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      At the Main Menu screen, press your <Alt> Key if you don't
      have a Mouse or select the left most item on the TopMenu bar
      called "MISC" with your Mouse and tap the LEFT Mouse button.

      4.. If you've never used GolfLog before you will need to create
      at least 1 Golfer Record and 1 Course Record before you can
      add a Game Record.  These items can be found by selecting the
      "ADD" option on the TopMenu bar.

      5.. The shareware version does not allow the user to access all
      the options that are available in the registered version.
















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      WHAT GolfLog DOES
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      GolfLog is a database program that allows a Golfer to keep up
      with the progress of his/her game in several different ways.  It
      keeps detailed accounts of each game and allows the user to pull
      up any Game Record for an extensive review of that particular game.

      The Summary of all games provides the Golfer with the totals of
      many different facets of the game.  If you want to know how many
      strokes you have made since you started keeping records, it's in
      the Summary.  Other interesting items are also provided such as
      the average strokes per hole for all the holes you've recorded,
      the totals of all the Pars, Birdies, Bogeys, etc. for an entire
      golfing season.  This summary might well be the most interesting
      and informative source of game progress you will ever be able to
      find.  Need to know how much you've spent on Green Fees and/or
      Cart Rental Fees?  It's right there in the "Summary".

      You can pull up for review, the score card for any game you've
      recorded and check to see just what the score was on any hole you
      wish.  Need to know WHO you played what COURSE with on a given
      DATE and what your SCORE was?  No problem!  If you entered names
      of your playing partner(s) when you recorded the game, all that
      information is right at your fingertips.

      GolfLog will maintain stats for 8 Golfers, 99 different Golf
      Courses and 8,000 games (1,000 games per Golfer).
      These figures represent the capabilities of GolfLog when it is
      registered only.

      In the registered version, GolfLog will automatically update a
      Golfer's Handicap Index each time a new Game is added to the
      database PROVIDED the Golfer has a total of 5 or more 18-hole
      games recorded in the database.  This eliminates the need to
      manually update the Handicap Index for each Golfer using the
      Handicap Index option under the HANDICAP heading.

      GolfLog will now maintain inventory records of all your golf
      equipment and accessories using the "Inventory" option.











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      REQUIREMENTS
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~
      GolfLog requires a computer rated as being 100% IBM compatible.
      Most clones on today's market will meet this requirement. GolfLog
      requires a computer to have at least 512k of conventional memory.
      Most computers available on the current market will have 640k as a
      minimum with many offering 1 MegaByte or more.  If you do encounter
      memory problems running GolfLog, disable any TSR (Terminate-Stay-
      Resident) programs such as pop-up clocks, note pads, menus, etc.
      A minimum of 350k of free memory is an ideal operating environment
      for GolfLog.

      Your CONFIG.SYS file should contain the following statements:

      FILES=20 (or more)
      DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS (or directory where ANSI.SYS is located)

      GolfLog has been tested on many different type and brands of
      computers.  These machines varied from 8086 XT machines up to
      80486 machines and the Pentium machines.  All of the test machines
      were rated as being 100% IBM compatible.

      OTHER
      ~~~~~
      The shareware version of GolfLog is for evaluation purposes!
      It does not make available all of the options that can be used
      by those who register and obtain the registered "Key" which
      will unlock all the registered features of GolfLog.  Once this
      registered Key file is purchased, it will continue to work
      will ALL FUTURE VERSIONS of GolfLog.  You will never have to
      pay any "upgrade" fee.  Once registered, always registered!

      While there's other products on the market that call themselves
      "golf handicapping" systems, priced both higher and lower than
      GolfLog, we believe GolfLog will provide you with more different
      items/stats about your golf game history AND provide a Handicap
      Index that is closer to the Handicap Index provided by the United
      States Golf Association and the Royal Canadian Golf Association
      than any software available.

      GolfLog is now used by Golfers in England, Sweden, Germany, Italy,
      Spain, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Canada,
      Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, Nova Scotia, the Virgin Islands,
      France, Indonesia, and 49 of the 50 United States of America.







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      SUPPORT
      ~~~~~~~

      Voice telephone support is available to REGISTERED USERS ONLY!
      The number for voice telephone support will be furnished to
      those who register when the registration process is completed.
         
      ==================================================================
      The following are trademarks/copyrights of their respective
      companies and organizations:

      IBM, MS-DOS, United States Golf Association, OS/2, Professional
      Golfers Association, Royal Canadian Golf Association
      ==================================================================

      Once you register GolfLog, you will never have to pay any upgrade
      fee to get the next version!  ONCE REGISTERED, ALWAYS REGISTERED!

      If you're upgrading from a version numbered v9.5d or lower, then
      you MUST RUN UPDATE.EXE before continuing.

      Once you register and receive your "Key" file, NEVER delete this
      file from the directory in which you're running GolfLog.  If the
      "Key" file is missing, GolfLog reverts to the "demo" version.
    
      For additional information regarding the Handicap Index, Course
      Handicap, and Differentials, see HANDICAP.TXT that is included
      in the GolfLog archive.

      NOTE:  Shipping Charges...  The amount charged for Shipping and
             Handling include the shipping of major upgrades in the
             future.

             Major upgrades will show a number/letter change in the
             version as in 8.5f to 9.0a
                           ~       ~
             Minor updates will show a number/letter change in the
             version as in 9.5a to 9.5b
                             ~~      ~~













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      *** NOTE ***

      The "PsL" numbers listed earlier are for ORDERS only!

      Any information about status of shipment, refunds, damaged disks,
      registration options, quantity discounts, product details, dealer
      pricing, technical support, warranty, etc. MUST BE DIRECTED TO
      RiverBend SoftWare at P.O. Box 81, Robinsonville, MS 38664 USA
      Telephone: 601.781.5599

      To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us
      on the SAME DAY of your order and RiverBend SoftWare will ship
      the very latest version directly to you.  Most orders through
      PsL are shipped by RiverBend SoftWare the SAME DAY you place the
      order with PsL.

      In the event we have a new version about to be released, you
      will be sent the currently available version and then sent the
      new updated version the day it is released.  Many times, if we
      are through with the testing procedures for a new release but
      we haven't finished with the text files, you will receive a
      copy of the new release even though it hasn't been officially
      released to the public.

      *** Key File ***

      When GolfLog is registered, the user gets a "Key" file.  This
      file when found by GolfLog will enable ALL options only the
      registered users are entitled to.

      The Key file is each registered user's personal Key for his/her
      copy of GolfLog.  It is illegal to give, sell, lend, or in any
      way transfer, this file to anyone else.

      When a user registers GolfLog and receives the Key file, a copy
      should be made for "backup" purposes.

      The Key file will work with ALL future versions of GolfLog.  Once
      registered, always registered!  Keep a copy of the Key file in
      the same directory that GOLFLOG.COM resides in and NEVER remove
      or delete it.

      There is a $15.00 charge to replace lost Key files.  Name changes
      to Key files require the full purchase price of a new copy of
      GolfLog.







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      Printer Requirements:
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      GolfLog can be used with or without a printer.  When selecting to
      print Summary Report, Individual Game Reports and the GolfLog Order
      form, any printer (Dot Matrix or Laser) may be used.

      The ONLY time a LASER or INK JET printer is required is when the user
      wishes to print blank score cards for a course in the database.

      GolfLog allows the user to select any of three Parallel Ports to
      be used when printing.  These port numbers are 1, 2, and 3  The
      port number you wish to use can be selected at the PullDown Menu
      under UTILS at the Main Menu.  Once selected, the port number is
      remembered by GolfLog and will be used when a printing operation
      is selected.  The port selected will remain as the default until
      changed again by the user.


      Windows:
      ~~~~~~~
      GolfLog will run both inside and outside of Windows v3.1 or higher
      including Windows'95.


      Stableford Scoring Method:
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      The Stableford Scoring Method is based on points awarded in relation
      to a fixed score (PAR) at each hole as follows:

      Score                                 Points
      --------------------------------------------
      Two or more over Par ---------------    0
      One over Par -----------------------    1
      Par --------------------------------    2
      One under Par ----------------------    3
      Two under Par ----------------------    4
      Three under Par --------------------    5
      Four under Par ---------------------    6

      GolfLog automatically calculates the Stableford points for each new
      Game Record when it is saved to the database.

      If you wish to include the Stableford points to older Game Records,
      you must edit each Game Record for which you want the Stableford
      points added.






    ****  GolfLog  ************************************** Warranty ****



      * * * * * * * *  IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION  * * * * * * * *

               *** PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY ***
                   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

             TRIAL USE (SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION) WARRANTY:
             ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      The Shareware evaluation (trial use) version is provided AS IS.
      RiverBend SoftWare MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR
      IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF
      MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR FROM
      A USERS ABILITY, OR INABILITY TO USE GolfLog.


                        REGISTERED VERSION WARRANTY:
                        ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      RiverBend SoftWare warrants the physical diskette(s) provided
      with registered versions to be free of defects in materials and
      workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
      registration.  If RiverBend SoftWare receives notification
      within the warranty period of defects in materials or
      workmanship, and such notification is determined by RiverBend
      SoftWare to be correct, RiverBend SoftWare will replace the
      defective diskette(s).

      The entire and exclusive liability and remedy for breach of this
      Limited Warranty shall be limited to replacement of defective
      diskette(s) and shall not include or extend to any claim for or
      right to recover any other damages, including but not limited to,
      loss of profit, data, or use of the software, or special,
      incidental, or consequential damages or other similar  claims,
      even if RiverBend SoftWare has been specifically advised of
      the possibility of such damages.  In no event will RiverBend
      SoftWare's liability for any damages to you or any other person
      ever exceed the lower of suggested list price or actual price
      paid for the license to use the software, regardless of any form
      of the claim.

      RiverBend SoftWare SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
      EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
      WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
      PURPOSE OR FROM A USERS ABILITY, OR INABILITY TO USE GolfLog.









    ****  GolfLog  *************************************** License ****



                         GolfLog LICENSE AGREEMENT
                         ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      GolfLog is a copyrighted program.  Although the program is now
      distributed under the Shareware concept and can be freely copied,
      (SHAREWARE VERSION ONLY) there are limitations to protect the
      author, the programs quality and to support future versions.
      Users may make copies of the SHAREWARE VERSION ONLY for trial use
      by others on a non-commercial basis.  You are permitted to evaluate
      this program for a period of 15 days.  After that time you are
      required to register the program and pay the registration fee of
      $32.95 + S/H charges or cease using GolfLog.

      Registered versions of GolfLog may NOT be copied, sold, leased or
      rented.  Any distribution of any registered version of GolfLog is
      prohibited by law.

                                 DISCLAIMER
                                 ~~~~~~~~~~

      By accepting and using this software, you acknowledge that this
      software may not suit your particular requirements or be
      completely trouble free.  Properly applied this program should
      operate without error.  However, RiverBend SoftWare is not liable
      for your specific application or problems resulting from its use
      or misuse.


      If the GolfLog software does not perform as described, liability is
      limited to replacement of the program to registered users only!
      There is no liability to you or any other person or entity for any
      damage or loss, including special, incidental, or consequential
      damages, caused by this software, directly or indirectly.  Some
      states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for
      incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
      exclusion may not apply to you.  This licence agreement is governed
      by Arkansas law.  If any part of this agreement is found to be held
      invalid, the remainder will remain in effect.  This agreement may
      only be modified by the written consent of the author.
