              Deep Pockets v1.0a for Windows 3.1/9x/NT
             Copyright (c) 1997,1998 by MidStream, Inc.
                       All rights reserved.

                     http://www.midstream.com

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                     HOW TO PLAY DEEP POCKETS
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The goal of the game is to gain points by removing game pieces 
from the board. When you place five same color pieces on the same 
square (say, five red balls on the same square), they are removed 
from the board.

Visually the number of color pieces stacked up on the same square 
is indicated by background getting filled with the matching color 
from the bottom up. Once two or more pieces are placed on the 
square, they cannot be moved any further.

To make a move, click on the desired piece (it will start 
flashing), then click on a square where you want to move it. The 
flashing piece will move to the selected destination if there is 
a path of contiguous squares between the two locations so that it 
can "roll" to the new square. 

If as a result of the move five same color pieces are stacked up 
on a square, they are removed from the board and you are awarded 
game points. Otherwise, three new pieces will randomly appear on 
the board. The special "smiley" piece can be used as a wild card
("joker"), i.e. instead of any color.

In the Beginner level you score 1 point for each game piece 
removed from the field. The Intermediate level awards 2 points, 
and the Expert level gives you 3 points for each piece.


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              WHAT IS THE SHAREWARE EVALUATION COPY
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Deep Pockets is neither free nor public domain software. It is
copyrighted software, which is distributed as SHAREWARE, i.e. 
using true "try before you buy" method. 

This version of Deep Pockets is intended for evaluation purposes 
only. It is fully functional program with no time limiting. You 
may use it freely and without any obligations for 30 days. 
Thereafter, if you like the software and wish to continue using 
it, you must pay for it.

The registered version of Deep Pockets has NO score limits and 
registration reminders. It also allows you to choose Intermediate 
playing level.


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                   HOW TO ORDER THE LICENSED COPY
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The fee for a single copy of Deep Pockets is just $19.95 - this 
includes both 16-bit version for Windows 3.1 and 32-bit version 
for Windows 9x/NT plus free bonus Color Hunt game. When you 
purchase Deep Pockets you are entitled for free lifetime upgrades 
and free unlimited technical support over E-mail. 

If you have e-mail address, we will e-mail you registration number 
within 24 hours, so you be able to register your existing copy 
right away. 

For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution,
contains order form -- just fill it out and send to address above.

MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH
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Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash (sorry, NO 
Eurocheques) to:

    MidStream Inc.
    P.O.Box 862
    San Bruno, CA
    94066-0862 USA

For non-cash overseas orders we can accept personal checks in major
hard currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and
Australia, so if you live there you can make the payment in your 
local currency. For the rest of the world non-cash orders must be
accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds,
drawn on an American banking Institution.

CREDIT CARD ORDERS
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Sorry, we DO NOT accept credit card orders ourself. However you 
can order with MasterCard, Visa, American express or Discover 
credit card from Public Software Library (PsL) by calling:

    Toll-free: 1-800-242-4775 ext. 15582
        Phone: 1-713-524-6394 ext. 15582 (for international calls)
          Fax: 1-713-524-6398
     Internet: 15582@pslweb.com

Please mention the product number #15582.

Public Software Library (PSL) is in business since 1985 and 
accepts credit card orders on behalf of thousands shareware 
authors. They process the order and notify us the very same day; 
then we will contact you through E-mail and ship the product to 
your mailing address.

PsL's office hours to place your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST 
Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays.

You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, 
Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA. PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE ABOVE NUMBERS 
ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY. Any questions about status of the shipment, 
registration options, distribution possibilities, product details, 
technical support, dealer pricing, etc. must be directed via
E-mail to support@midstream.com.

INTERNET ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Please visit MidStream, Inc. home page and follow the "Order Online"
link:

    http://www.midstream.com


COMPUSERVE ONLINE REGISTRATION
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       Go service: SWREG (Shareware Registration Forum)
  Registration ID: 16969
    Product title: Deep Pockets

CompuServe provides on-line registration, which is a part of basic 
services and requires no additional connection charges. Electronic 
orders may be placed with CompuServe Information Services and 
billed directly to your CompuServe statements for your convenience.
Just GO SWREG forum and request Deep Pockets registration.

VOLUME DISCOUNTS
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Deep Pockets can be a wonderful gift for your clients or friends. The 
current price schedule when ordering multiple copies of Deep Pockets
software is as follows:

   first 2 to 10 copies:    $16.95 each
   next 11 to 25 copies:    $13.95 each
   next 26 to 50 copies:    $10.95 each
   next 51 to 100 copies:    $7.95 each
   over 100 copies:	  $1000.00 total

PURCHASE ORDERS
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Sorry, we DO NOT ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDERS for Deep Pockets software. 
You are encouraged to use a check, petty cash, credit card, or 
CompuServe's SWREG registration service.

We have tried to list as many options as possible for your 
convenience. If none of above is convenient for you to register 
Deep Pockets please feel free to contact us for a viable solution. 
We can arrange for some special methods of registrations anyway.


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                       DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND 
WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY 
OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH 
THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY 
LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT 
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


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                  OTHER SOFTWARE BY MIDSTREAM, INC.
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MidStream, Inc. develops and distributes as shareware highly 
acclaimed BusinessCards, PrivateEXE, 5-Or-More! and Color Hunt 
software titles.

BusinessCards is an universal database/organizer, the perfect 
Windows Cardfile replacement. It is extremely intuitive and easy 
to use software with a lot of advanced features. The BusinessCards 
software is available for Windows 3.1, Windows'9x and Windows/NT.

PrivateEXE software is the first program able to password protect 
32-bit Windows'9x and Windows/NT executable files. PrivateEXE 
protects program itself, not its icon. It modifies existing 32-bit 
.EXE file to add password protection. It neither changes the 
Registry, nor creates hidden files or disk sectors and works with 
both Windows'95 and Windows/NT regardless of installed file system 
or network configuration.

5-Or-More! and Color Hunt are extremely addictive logical games, 
similar to Deep Pockets. The goal of these game is to gain points 
by removing game pieces from the board, but the rules of the games 
are different.

MidStream, Inc. software titles have won Windows Magazine Superior 
Shareware titles and were featured and reviewed in more than 30 
publications around the world. You can find full featured 
evaluation copies of  BusinessCards, PrivateEXE, 5-Or-More! and 
Color Hunt software by visiting MidStream, Inc. Web site at 
http://www.midstream.com.


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                        CONTACT INFORMATION
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Please feel free to contact us if you would have any suggestions 
regarding the program. We also appreciate any bugs or errors 
information which would help us with the future releases.

Enjoy!

Mailing address:  MidStream, Inc.
                  P.O.Box 862
                  San Bruno, CA
                  94066-0862 USA

         E-mail:  games@midstream.com

       WWW Site:  http://www.midstream.com
