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                                  INFO.TXT

                      Notes for Eddson Willow Scorebook

                            Version 1.02 Rel 009.
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                             (C) Eddson, 1994-98.

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 1) What is Willow ?

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    ** The Full Version Of EddSON Willow Cricket Scorebook **
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       The EddSON Willow Cricket Scorebook is the quickest, easiest and most
   comprehensive method of cricket scoring. It has been designed to cater for
   the needs of both novice and experienced scorers.

       By utilising the flexibility and ease of use of the Microsoft Windows
   environment the Willow Cricket Scorebook provides features not found in any
   other computer based scoring package.

       The Willow Scorebook automates the scoring process allowing you to
   concentrate on the game in the knowledge that your scorebook is accurate.
   All common scoring events are recorded by one key press or one click of the
   mouse. This is achieved using the Options Pallette, a window of icons
   representing a dot ball, byes, leg byes, runs, wickets, no balls and wides.
   To record one run simply click the one run icon and watch as all the
   analysis windows update automatically.

       You can see as much or as little detail as you need during the scoring
   process. Analysis windows are available for Batting, Bowling, Over, Fall Of
   Wicket, Scoreboard, Radial Charts, Match Summary and Score Sheet. Each can
   be turned on or off at any time. You can also position Analysis windows
   anywhere on the screen, providing a truly customisable scorebook.

       Willow Cricket Scorebook is very flexible. It supports limited and
   unlimited over Cricket, One & Two Inning matches, From 5 to 11 players per
   team plus substitute, No Ball penalties of value one and two. Matches can be
   saved, loaded and exported for later analysis, mistakes can be corrected
   using the Undo facility, Innings can be suspended for Rain, Light, Lunch,
   Tea, Drinks and other unforeseen circumstances, Match results can be
   calculated automatically, Times can be recorded automatically or manually,
   Batsmen and Bowlers can be automatically selected, Overs can be ended
   automatically.

       Willow Cricket Scorebook is also comprehensive. Captains and Keepers
   can be recorded, Byes and Leg Byes are indicated in the Bowlers analysis,
   Radial Charts can be produced indicating where every ball was hit and every
   run scored, Recording of Weather & Pitch conditions for each innings,
   Supports Local Customs, Match & Innings Notes, Bowler and Batsmen Retirements
   (Out & Not Out), All match analysis can be printed using standard Windows
   printer drivers. Matches may also be exported to other Cricket Software
   products using the standard CSF (Cricket Scorebook Format).

       Willow Cricket Scorebook is installed from two disks, includes manual,
   registration information, tutorial and work book files, comprehensive On-line
   help which includes the Laws Of Cricket, How To Guide and Technical Product
   details.

       System Requirements :

       +   Any IBM compatible PC with an 80386 or higher. (80486 recommended)
       +   A hard disk with 4Mb free space.
       +   A 3.5" high density floppy disk drive.
       +   A VGA, 8514, SVGA, XGA or compatible display.
       +   8 Megabytes of memory (RAM).
           (Willow can be run in 4Mb with reduced functionality)
       +   A mouse or tracker ball device (Recommended but not essential).
       +   MS Dos v3.1 and Microsoft Windows v3.1 or later.
       +   MS Windows 95 or later
       +   MS Windows NT v3.5 or later

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       Once the Willow Scorebook Trial is installed and you have restarted
   Windows you will see a new Windows Group called EddSON containing 3 icons.
   To start the Willow Scorebook double click the icon labelled Willow
   Scorebook.

       When the Willow Scorebook is running you can experiment with the
   product. Try File, New to begin a new match for example. Alternatively you
   can press the F1 key at any time to obtain help with the programs many
   features. Some examples are also provided which you can load by using the
   File, Open option.

       We hope the Willow Scorebook provides you with the features and ease of
   use you look for in a scoring package. As scorers and statisticians
   ourselves we have tried to address the real needs of scorers but in a way
   that makes computerised scoring accessible and fun.

       The full version of EddSON's Willow Scorebook is available from :-

                        EddSON,
             3 Bridge Cottages,
                     Misterton,
                     Crewkerne,
                      SOMERSET.
                      TA18 7RY.
                       ENGLAND.

               Tel 01460 74002 (44)+0-1460-74002 World Wide)
               or  01460 72237 (44)+0-1460-72237 World Wide)
               Fax 01460 74002 (44)+0-1460-74002 World Wide)

             Email eddson@compuserve.com

           Cost œ49 including VAT & UK Delivery.
           Print the order form enclosed titled ORDER.TXT.

        Alternatively you may register for the full version using Compuserve's
        Software Registration Forum (GO SWREG). Willow Scorebooks SHREG ID is
        5927. By registering in this manner you will receive the unrestricted
        version of Willow Scorebook for only $85 + $5 if outside Europe. If
        you choose this order method then you should note that a printed
        manual is not included.

        Please contact EddSON if you wish to discuss your requirement further.