

BINGO TRACKING SYSTEM ver 4.0.0
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This is a front-end/back-end MS Access database system. 
Front-end database - bingo.mde ver 4.0.0 dated 11/22/2001
 Back-end database - bdata.mdb ver 4.0.0 dated 04/26/2001

Developed at Windows 2000 platform using MS Access 2000

System Requirements:
   Windows 98, 2000, XP with
   MS Access 2000

Purchase Information: 
Shareware: Demo Version - Free, upgradable to
           Family Version - 25.00 US $

The Demo version is a fully functional bingo system. 

The only differences between the Demo and the Family version are:
      - With the Demo version, you can only play up to 6 players 
	with only one card each per game.

        With the Family version, you can play unlimited players with 
	unlimited number of cards per game. More than 200 cards a 
	message box will pop-up reminding the user that the version 
	is not for commercial use, then user can continue playing the game.
	
      - With the Family version, you can have your own name appear on the 
	forms, on the bingo cards, and on all of the reports.
      

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*  FIRST TIME INSTALLATION                                                   *
*  =======================                                                   *
*									     *
*  Unzip bingo.zip file.                                                     *
*                                                                            *                                                
*  Double click on the bingo.mde.                                            *
*  At Data Source Path form, type in the path and the filename of            *
*	the back-end database.                                               *
*                                                                            *
*	example C:\Bingo\bdata.mdb                                           *
*                                                                            *
*  At Configuration form, type in a PC name                                  *
*	(must be unique within the network) and select a location from       *
*	a drop down list box.                                                *
*                                                                            *
*  At Enter Program Password form, type in "Admin" to                        *
*	both the System User and the Password fields.                        *
*                                                                            *      
*  Once you are logged on, you can create new system users, game players,    *
*	add credits to the players, add player cards to the game, and        *
*	then start playing BINGO.                                            *
*                                                                            *
*  You can play the first 50 games of the Demo Version like the Family       *
*  Version, with unlimited number of players, and unlimited number of        *
*  cards per game                                                            *
*									     *
*									     *
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*  To upgrade to Family Version                                              *
*  ============================                                              *
*                                                                            *
*  1. Go to https://www.paypal.com and send money                            *
*  2. Fill in the form 							     *
* 									     *
*     Recipient's E-mail: bingotrack@hotmail.com                             *
*     Amount: 25.00 US $ only                                                *
*     Subject: Bingo Tracking System                                         *
*     Note: (type in your lock number)                                       *
*  									     *
*  Very important -                                                          *
*  Keep a record of the lock number and the key number in a safe place.      *
*									     *
*  If you need another key, you have to provide us the new lock number,      *
*  the old lock number, and the old key. We will e-mail you the new key      *
*  to unlock the bingo system.                                               *
*									     *
* 									     *
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Bingo Tracking System (BTS) is an MS Access front-end and back-end database
program. It is an attractive rendition of the classic bingo game. BTS is a 
powerful program that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It lets you create 
users with different access level, your own bingo patterns, your own printable 
bingo cards. This system lets users add unlimited players with unlimited 
cards to the games with the option of selecting which bingo pattern to play. 
The program will automatically pick the numbers and mark the cards, stopping 
when there is a winner. BTS will also generate seven reports.

The BTS will also keeps track of player credits, playing cards, winning cards, 
and the game numbers drawn.



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*                FEEL FREE TO DISTRIBUTE THIS BINGO GAME                     *
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This program has been written with care, but there may still be bugs and 
problems. If you find any such problems, please let us know. We cannot 
guarantee that this program is 100% error free. 

For further information or help, e-mail us at:  bingotrack@hotmail.com

