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From: rfarris@serene.UUCP (Rick Farris)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: PC Tetris
Message-ID: <1223@serene.UUCP>
Date: 19 Dec 89 19:39:57 GMT
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In article <3479@garth.UUCP> dbarnes@garth.UUCP (Dave Barnes) writes:

[concerning tetris]

> I just downloaded it and had the same reaction.  Terrific game, and
> I'd expect a registration form, a DOC file, or at least a screen of
> credits for the fine programming.

There are several versions of tetris extant.  I believe the original
was written by a Soviet citizen, and is public domain.  Spectrum
Holobyte acquired the source code and re-wrote it, and released their
versions as commercial software.  SH includes cga, ega, tandy and
even a memory resident version.

If you like tetris, watch for "beyond.com," an amusing variation.


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