Unprotect AFT 2.0 & 688 Attack sub patches   by Independent (IND)

AFT 2.0 & 688 Attack sub patches #1 - Have DEBUG.COM in the current path #2 - Copy all of patch files to the game disk/directory #3 - type the name of the .BAT file in this set That's it! This utility is designed for people who laid down their cash for an entertainment program and are frustrated with the copy protection. The key word in that sentence is CASH- if you do not OWN the program you have no business using this utility- delete it now. Copy protection has moved from "key disks" to "Manual scanning" and code wheels or charts. If your computer area looks like mine it is awash with manuals, memos, disks, and general clutter. I prefer to pull out a manual when I need help. Some of the copy protection schemes actually require that the user check a key passage SEVERAL times during a play session. This is unacceptable. I put up with this nonsense until yesterday when I purchased 688 Attack Sub. Not only are you required to find a three letter code several times during a play session- the method of entry is by pressing up/down keys to go through the alphabet! I can't TYPE THE LETTERS??? ENOUGH! So last night I broke the protection with a two byte patch that I am making available to other 688 OWNERS. I was pleased with the results so I also patched Advanced Flight Trainer which I also purchased yesterday. In due time I am going to work my way through my other entertainment programs and make the patches available via Freeware on BBS's. I want it understood that these patches are designed for LEGAL OWNERS of the respective programs- NOT for the facilitation of piracy. If you don't pay for the software they won't write any more. Reward good programs with your purchase. At the same time write to the publishers and tell them that this "manual scanning" is STILL copy protection (contrary to the claim on the box). A rose by any other name... Brian Lawler, Lawler Microsystems RR #2 St. Joseph, MO 64505-9661 (816) 232-0286 Microcomputer programming and consultation services for the Saint Joseph - Kansas City area. 1 2