### ishido-1.0 README file

    Ishido is a (questionably) ancient solitare game of matching stone
    tiles.
    There is a on-line rule screen in the game.  It is known to compile
    and
    work on Suns running SunOS 4.1 and 386/486 systems running ISC SysV.

    This archive contains the following files:
        bitmaps  - directory of X11 bitmaps used for the tiles.
        gl.c     - An X11-based graphics library for an extra level of
                   simplicity/portability/flexibility.  Not comprehensive.
        gl.h     - Include file for gl.c.
        ishido.c - The actual source code of the game.

    To install ishido:
        1. Edit the Makefile.  Set LIBS for the system you are on, and
           set the high score file and game directory at the top of
           the file.
        2. Type "make install".

    To run ishido:
        Type 'ishido -h' for a list of options.

    I wrote this game because it's fairly simple and interesting.  It also
    gave me an opportunity to do some hacking around with X11 while
    avoiding
    the time-consuming trap of dealing with Xt.  Implementation took most
    of
    a weekend, so there is no great depth to the code.  However,
    everything
    seems to work well and correctly, so I am not inclined to do much more
    work on it. Finally, it is always great fun to unlease a new game upon
    one's
    co-workers just to bring productivity to a crashing halt.

    A note on strategy: The best way to get high scores is to work on
    setting up
    four-way matches and ignore all else.  The first two to concentrate on
    are
    the ones you can build around the middle pieces.  Use the corner
    pieces
    for the next four four-way matches.  My office mate can regularly get
    4-6
    four-way matches, and has gotten as many as eight.

    Finally, a disclaimer: This code was developed entirely on my system at
    home, and I didn't even think about working this program while at work.
    Amdahl has no responsibility for the existence of this program and
    shares none of my political views.

    - John Sullivan, Amdahl Corporation
         jjs40@cd.amdahl.com