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                         Dynamic Gin (TM) 1.00
                     32-bit Edition for Windows 95 
                Copyright 1996 by CyberSym Technologies
                          All rights reserved
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This file provides additional information about Dynamic Gin (TM) 32-
bit edition and its installation. For the most recent information 
about Dynamic Gin, read this entire file. 


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Table of Contents
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1.  About Dynamic Gin 32-bit Edition
2.  How to Get Assistance
3.  System Requirements
4.  Installing Dynamic Gin 32-bit Edition
5.  Uninstalling Dynamic Gin
6.  Features in Dynamic Gin
7.  Purchasing (Registering) Dynamic Gin
8.  Distributing Dynamic Gin
9.  Learning to Play Gin Rummy
10. Configuring Dynamic Gin for More than One User
11. Using Background Images (Scenery) in Dynamic Gin


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1.  About Dynamic Gin 32-bit Edition
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Dynamic Gin 32-bit edition is a Windows 95 computer version of the 
classic Gin Rummy card game. It utilizes a dynamic learning procedure 
for computer play, which makes Dynamic Gin different from most other 
computer card games. The computer play is much less predictable and 
more like that of a human opponent. 

Dynamic Gin is a fully-functional shareware program. You can play and 
evaluate it free of charge for an evaluation period of 36 days or 30 
sessions--whichever is longer. (A session cannot exceed 24 hours.) 
After that time, play is inactivated and you must purchase Dynamic Gin 
if you wish to continue playing (see Purchasing (Registering) Dynamic 
Gin below).  

This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware 
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware 
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-
related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, 
ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a 
dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical 
support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 
545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or 
send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 
70007,3536. 


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2.  How to get assistance
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If you have difficulty installing or running Dynamic Gin, or if you 
have suggestions or comments about Dynamic Gin, please contact 
CyberSym Technologies at

Internet:        smartsym@cybersym.com
Compuserve:      70621,3373
America Online:  CyberSym
Regular Mail:    P.O. Box 127, Providence, UT 84332 U.S.A.
Phone:           (801) 753-8384
 

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3.  System Requirements
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Dynamic Gin 32-bit edition requires an 80386 or better processor, a 
mouse, and Windows 95 with long filenames. You need at least 2.0 
Mbytes of free hard disk space to install Dynamic Gin, and Dynamic Gin 
occupies about 1.6 Mbytes of hard disk space once it's installed. 
Dynamic Gin can run (with some limitations) on any display. For best 
enjoyment of Dynamic Gin graphics, you should have a display that 
supports at least 256 colors. 


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4.  Installing Dynamic Gin 32-bit Edition
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To install Dynamic Gin on your computer:

    1.  First locate the Dynamic Gin installation program DGSETUP.EXE. 
        If you are installing from a CyberSym Technologies installation 
        disk, make sure the disk is inserted in your disk drive. If you
        have obtained the Dynamic Gin installation package from some 
        other source (e.g. a shareware CD-ROM or an online forum), you 
        may need to decompress the package with a decompression utility 
        before you find DGSETUP.EXE.  
    2.  From the Windows 95 Start Menu, select Run.
    3.  Type the full path for the DGSETUP.EXE file. (If you are 
        installing from an installation disk, this is A:\DGSETUP.EXE 
        where A is the letter of your disk drive).
    4.  Choose OK.
    5.  Follow the instructions on the screen.

The installation program will let you choose the location where you 
want Dynamic Gin on your hard drive. The install program searches for 
any previous installation of Dynamic Gin. If you have a previous 
installation (either 16-bit or 32-bit) we recommend you install 
Dynamic Gin 32-bit Edition into the same location as the previous 
installation. This way you will retain any player configurations you 
might have established under the previous installation (see 
"Configuring Dynamic Gin for More than One User"). If you elect to 
install Dynamic Gin 32-bit Edition into the same location as a previous 
installation of Dynamic Gin 16-bit Edition, the install program will 
next ask if you want to remove the 16-bit edition.  Under most 
circumstances, it is best to remove the 16-bit edition.  However, if 
you regularly run Windows 3.1 or Windows NT in addition to Windows 95 
on your computer, you might want to keep the 16-bit edition of Dynamic 
Gin to run under Windows 3.1 or NT.

Once you have completed the installation, you do not need to keep the
DGSETUP.EXE installation program on your hard disk. It is however a 
good idea to keep a backup floppy disk copy of the Dynamic Gin
installation package (or the original installation disk), including 
DGSETUP.EXE.

There are a couple of other things to note about the installation:

a.  Folders/sub-folders created during installation do not appear in 
    the Windows Explorer until you select the View, Refresh option in 
    the Explorer.

b.  If you so choose, the installation program creates a program folder
    (of whatever name you choose) containing several icons. This folder
    appears wherever you designate on the Start menu. However, in 
    Windows 95, program folders don't automatically stay on your 
    desktop. If you want the Dynamic Gin folder to always appear on 
    your desktop (as opposed to just on the Start menu), follow these 
    instructions:

    --In the Explorer, find the folder (Dynamic Gin or whatever name
      you chose during installation) which is typically located inside 
      the Programs folder inside the Start Menu folder inside the 
      Windows folder.

    --Using the mouse secondary (right) button, drag this Dynamic 
      Gin folder to your desktop.  

    --Release the folder and select Create Shortcut(s) Here on the
      popup menu that appears.

    --When the folder appears on your desktop, select the title
      underneath, and edit the text title to be whatever you want.

During the installation process, the install program creates a file 
called INSTALL.LOG in the Dynamic Gin main directory. DO NOT move, 
edit, or delete this file if you ever intend to upgrade or uninstall 
Dynamic Gin.

When you first start Dynamic Gin after installation, under a few 
conditions, you may get a warning message about a "Dynamic Gin 
Backdrop Scenery Error". If so, Dynamic Gin runs with a default 
background after this message appears. In this case, you should either 
select Options, Scenery to load a backdrop scenery image, or you can 
check the Disable Scenery option under Options, Preferences to keep 
scenery off and disable this message in future sessions. 


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5.  Uninstalling Dynamic Gin
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If for some reason, you wish to uninstall Dynamic Gin from your 
computer, do the following:  In control panel, double click on the 
Add/Remove icon. When the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog 
appears, select Dynamic Gin under the Install/Uninstall tab. Press the
Add/Remove button, and follow the instructions on the screen. (Close 
the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog when you are finished.)

Under a few conditions, the uninstall program may be unable to 
completely remove a Dynamic Gin installation. This can happen if you
manually added any files or subdirectories to the Dynamic Gin main 
directory or any of its subdirectories. In these situations, you can 
complete the uninstall process by manually deleting the Dynamic Gin 
main directory (and any files and/or subdirectories therein). You may 
also need to manually remove the Dynamic Gin shortcut from the Windows
95 Start Menu.
      
     
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6.  Features in Dynamic Gin
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Dynamic Gin offers the following features:

a.  Variations. You can select from three different variations of Gin
    Rummy: Simple Gin, Standard (knock) Gin, and Oklahoma Gin. You
    can also select the number of points to play to in a Gin Rummy
    game.

b.  Learning. Dynamic Gin adapts and improves as it plays against a
    human opponent. This makes the game less predictable and more
    interesting than most other computer card games. You can choose
    from three different starting difficulty levels.

c.  Cardbacks. You can select from eight cardbacks. You can also have 
    Dynamic Gin choose randomly from among the eight cardbacks for
    each new Gin Rummy game.

d.  Resume. You can resume an unfinished game from the previous
    session. You can also configure Dynamic Gin to automatically
    resume any unfinished game from the previous session.

e.  Button Bar Configuration. You can choose the location you prefer
    for the button bar, or you can get rid of the button bar altogether.

f.  Background Scenery. Dynamic Gin can display a bitmap image as the
    background behind the cards.

g.  User Configurations.  You can set up separate configurations for 
    different people who play Dynamic Gin at different times on the 
    same computer. (See "Configuring Dynamic Gin for More than One 
    User" below.)


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7.  Purchasing (Registering) Dynamic Gin
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When you purchase Dynamic Gin, CyberSym Technologies will send you a 
unique user authorization code. Your authorization code is valid for 
major version 1 of Dynamic Gin (any and all minor versions or 
revisions). Once you enter this code into Dynamic Gin (under the 
Options, Activate Registration menu command), you will no longer be 
bothered by shareware evaluation notices in Dynamic Gin. You also 
receive a Registered License to use major version 1 of Dynamic Gin 
(see the file LICENSE.TXT or the Dynamic Gin License Agreement topic 
in the Dynamic Gin on-line help). Under the terms of this license, you 
can use either or both the 32-bit (Windows 95 only) or 16-bit (Windows 
3.1, NT, and 95) editions of major version 1 of Dynamic Gin. You can 
also have copies of Dynamic Gin on more than one of your computers, as 
long as only one copy is run at any given time. You are entitled to 
download and use any minor version revisions of major version 1 of 
Dynamic Gin. You also receive free technical support for as long as 
CyberSym Technologies continues to distribute Dynamic Gin (or a 
minimum of 90 days).

To purchase (register) Dynamic Gin, select the Purchase Dynamic Gin 
button on the dialog that appears when evaluating Dynamic Gin, or
pull down the Options menu in Dynamic Gin and select Purchase Dynamic 
Gin. Follow the instructions for ordering. There are a variety of 
options for ordering by phone, regular mail, on-line mail, or the
internet with payment by check or credit card. You can also find 
ordering information in the ORDER.TXT file.


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8.  Distributing Dynamic Gin
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You are encouraged to pass a copy of Dynamic Gin along to your friends 
for evaluation (subject to the terms in the license agreement--see 
either LICENSE.TXT, the VENDINFO.DIZ file, or the Dynamic Gin License 
Agreement topic in the Dynamic Gin on-line help). Please encourage them 
to purchase (register) their copy if they find they can use it.

Distributors or vendors wishing to distribute Dynamic Gin should refer 
to the accompanying VENDINFO.DIZ file.


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9.  Learning to Play Gin Rummy
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If you've never played Gin Rummy, it's not hard to learn. The Dynamic
Gin on-line help contains descriptions of the object of the game, 
rules, terminology, and scoring. (Remember that in Help, you can click 
on any highlighted (colored, underlined) text at any time to jump to 
that topic.) You can probably also figure out how to play without 
using Help if you watch the instructions on the Dynamic Gin status 
bar.

There are a number of different variations of Gin Rummy. The variation
many people know is Simple Gin. Dynamic Gin includes two other
variations: Standard Gin and Oklahoma Gin. Simple Gin is probably the
easiest variation to learn, but we recommend you try all the
variations.

Many people who play Simple Gin ignore the normal rules about passing
at the beginning of a hand. If you're not familiar with passing, pay
close attention to the Dynamic Gin status bar and/or look at the
discussion of passing in Dynamic Gin Help.


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10.  Configuring Dynamic Gin for More than One User
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In many cases, different people are likely to play Dynamic Gin at
different times on the same computer (e.g., a family home computer).
This can pose some problems. Over time, Dynamic Gin adapts to the
style and skill of its human opponent. This feature distinguishes
Dynamic Gin from most other computer card games. This may not work so
well when there are different players with different abilities and
styles. Also the ability to resume (or automatically resume) previous
games isn't very appropriate with multiple users. To solve these
problems, Dynamic Gin allows you to set up a separate player 
configuration for each different player. 

Every player configuration has its own subdirectory with the name of 
the player. The player can then arrange the Dynamic Gin user 
interface as they desire. They can resume their own previously 
unfinished games, and they can play whatever Dynamic Gin variation and 
difficulty level they prefer. 

The commands for creating, removing, or switching player configurations 
are located on the Options menu in Dynamic Gin. You can have as many 
as 24 different player configurations (in addition to the default 
configuration). A splash dialog box appears at the time you start 
Dynamic Gin if there are player configurations from which to choose. 
As soon as you select the configuration you want from the list on the 
dialog box, Dynamic Gin finishes loading. If you want to change 
configurations while Dynamic Gin is running, you can use the Switch 
Player Configuration command on the Options menu.  

Each configuration requires some extra hard disk space. The required 
extra space ranges from about 60,000 bytes to as much as 600,000 bytes 
on some computers with high color displays. For a typical computer with
a 256 color display, each configuration requires about 290,000 bytes.


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11.  Using Background Images (Scenery) in Dynamic Gin
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Dynamic Gin can display bitmap images (scenery) as a background for the
cards. This creates a stunning game interface and contributes to the
pleasure and relaxation of playing Dynamic Gin. Dynamic Gin comes with
one 16 color image (COLLAGE.BMP) and one 256 color image 
(SUNSET.BMP). Dynamic Gin. Scenery images work best with displays 
that support 256 colors or more. 

In addition to the two images that come with Dynamic Gin, CyberSym
Technologies has assembled collections of additional images. You can
find these collections on many online services, bulletin boards, and
shareware CD's. Look for the names DGIMGA.ZIP (256-color) and 
DGIMGB.ZIP (16-color). You are free to obtain and use these images,
subject to their enclosed copyrights. We can also ship disk copies of 
these collections to you for a small media charge (see ORDER.TXT or 
instructions for purchasing Dynamic Gin in the Dynamic Gin on-line 
help). 

Dynamic Gin also allows you to use your own bitmap images as scenery. 
For more information, see the description of the Options, Scenery menu 
command in Dynamic Gin Help.

If your computer is short on hard disk space or RAM, you may wish not
to display scenery images. You can disable scenery entirely in Dynamic
Gin by selecting Options, Preferences and checking the Disable Scenery
box in the dialog box. This option takes effect the next time you
start Dynamic Gin.   

Occasionally you may encounter problems with scenery in Dynamic Gin.
These problems result from inconsistencies in the standards for Windows
bitmap files. Problems typically arise when you change the color 
resolution of your system. Simply reselect scenery to resolve the
problem.  

If you have a 256 color system and you're using a 256 color bitmap for
your Windows desktop, you may see some minor degradation of scenery
image quality in Dynamic Gin. This is an unfortunate but normal 
consequence of the way Windows handles color palettes. You can get rid
of this problem by switching to a higher color resolution (16K colors, 
32K colors, or higher) for your system.


