Re: MahJongg

On that special day, callsignviper, (nospam@spam.com) said...
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> "callsignviper" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message
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> > "Dodgy Dave" <dodgydave1000@o2.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:bd20sq$497$1@news6.svr.pol.co.uk...

> > "Mahjongg Freeware Downloads: download mahjongg at Heuse.com
> > Mahjongg Freeware Downloads: 120 Layouts, 24 Tile Sets, 36 Backgrounds
> > and 15 relaxing songs. Mahjongg Freeware Downloads. Mahjongg ...
> > www.heuse.com/1996.htm - 8k - Cached - Similar pages"
> >
> >
>
> Just out of curiosity I checked that one and even though it shows up in a
> Google search for "Mahjongg freeware" it apparently is NOT freeware. Looks
> like the company/programmer wanted hits or maybe it used to be freeware.
> Dunno which.

Even more confusingly, the site programmer says:

"The freeware mahjongg portion of this game allows for 3 unique styles
of game play. They include the Finesse
Agility and Wisdom variations. To download this mahjongg software you
can use the Link above. This Dragons
game has a large collection of layouts and tile sets you can play. Also
has a profile screen showing statistics."

So he claims that there is a freeware mahjongg. But where? Inside the
"purchase" download? This would define the game as crippleware, with
having to pay, if you want to make use of the full range of features. Or
is the "purchase" link a different one which leads to the "luxury
edition"?

Ok, the link
> http://download.com.com/3000-2111-1...page&tag=button
(line might wrap) says:

"License:
Free to try; $19.95 to buy"
"Limitations:
Only 1 tile set, layout, and background"


Aha. Crippleware.


Gabriele Neukam

Gabriele.Neukam@t-online.de


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