Romanian AntiVirus (TM) version 6.xx VENDOR.TXT - Distribution License Last updated: October, 1998 SHAREWARE VENDOR INFORMATION This file provides information for Web/FTP Sites, Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, BBS Sysops and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the Romanian AntiVirus shareware package. PROGRAM NAME, CATEGORY Romanian AntiVirus 6 (RAV 6), Utility (Windows(r) 95/98/NT, DOS, Utility, Security, Antivirus). PREFERRED FILE NAME FOR BBSS ETC. RAV Professional: RAVPRxxx.ZIP, where xxx is the version number. For example, version 6.xy would be RAVPR6xy.ZIP. Of course, other file name extensions are perfectly acceptable when compression programs other than PKZIP are used. RAV Standard: RAVSTxxx.ZIP, where xxx is the version number. For example, version 6.xy would be RAVST6xy.ZIP. Of course, other file name extensions are perfectly acceptable when compression programs other than PKZIP are used. SHORT DESCRIPTION Romanian AntiVirus combines a powerful scanner and a code emulator creating a product able to detect most advanced polymorphic, macro and Java viruses. With versions of DOS, Win95/98/NT, Windows NT Server, Novel NetWare and OS/2, Romanian AntiVirus is able to detect over 14000 computer viruses. The registered version also includes data recovery programs, utilities to backup system areas and virus analysis tools. LONG DESCRIPTION Romanian AntiVirus is a computer antivirus program able to detect and clean most viruses kinds, such as polymorphic, macro and Java viruses. The polymorphic viruses are handled by the powerful RACE (RAV's Advanced Code Emulator) engine. RACE is capable of detecting most complex polymorphic viruses, and it's impressive detection rate is confirmed by various independent reviews of Romanian AntiVirus. Macro viruses, which are today's primary problem, are detected by the Romanian AntiVirus Macro engine (codenamed RAMe). The Romanian AntiVirus Macro Engine is not only able to detect known macro viruses that infect Word, Excel Word97, Excel97 and Access97, but it is also capable of detecting new macro viruses using state of the art heuristics. RAMe is also able to clean macro viruses, making it easy for you to recover from a virus infection. The Romanian AntiVirus Java engine, (JEDI - Java Enhanced Disassembler/ Interpreter) is able to exactly detect Java viruses and malware, and of course to clean Java viruses, a facility maybe unique in the world. Beside the above mentioned modules, Romanian AntiVirus includes heuristic methods to detect new or unknown viruses in memory, such as the Bait Analysis and the AntiStealth tests. Romanian AntiVirus is available for most popular OSes, such as Windows95/98/NT, DOS, Windows NT Server, Novell NetWare and OS/2. AUTHOR/PUBLISHER INFORMATION Please feel free to contact GeCAD srl at any time if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. Our address is: GeCAD srl, Str. Gh. Petrascu 53, Bl. PM53, Sc. A, Et. 1, Ap. 8, 74506 Bucharest, Romania, tel.: +40 1 647 63 07, fax: +40 1 324 84 09, e-mail: office@gecad.ro. ORDERING INFORMATION Costs vary and depend on country. Please refer to the relevant ORDER_*.TXT file. The benefits of ordering the licensed product include the latest version of the software, cleaning capabilities, no reminder screen when you first run Romanian AntiVirus, minor upgrades for free, major upgrades at discounted prices and product lifetime support provided online or by electronic mail. DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS The Romanian AntiVirus software and the accompanying documentation are shareware. You may make as many copies of the software as you wish, give them to others, upload them to any BBS or FTP site worldwide, include them in software collections such as CD-ROM disks, distribute them through Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution, and distribute them in any other possible way, as long as you meet the following restrictions: 1. Distribution is allowed only if the package is complete. Please contact GeCAD srl to obtain a complete shareware package suitable for distribution. You may download anytime Romanian AntiVirus from our shareware site: http://www.shareware.ro. If the version you have obtained is over 3 months old, please contact GeCAD srl to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in October, 1998. 2. The shareware version of Romanian AntiVirus may be distributed freely. Disk Vendors, Computer Clubs, BBSs and other vendors may charge a nominal fee for distribution of the program. The recipient of Romanian AntiVirus must be informed, in advance, that the fee paid to acquire Romanian AntiVirus does not relieve the recipient from purchasing the licensed version of Romanian AntiVirus if the recipient continues to use Romanian AntiVirus. 3. The shareware version of Romanian AntiVirus may not be sold or licensed. Neither may a fee be charged for its use. 4. Neither the software nor its documentation may be amended or altered in any way. 5. Many BBSs and FTP sites add a small text file (advertisement) to each archived file. Other BBSs add a small message with their BBS name and phone number into the compressed file, which will display when the file is uncompressed. Either of these methods of mentioning your BBS or FTP site are acceptable and may be used, provided the program and documentation is otherwise unmodified and complete. 6. You may not list Romanian AntiVirus in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our product as "free software". Shareware is "try before you buy" software, it is not free. 7. By granting you the right to distribute the shareware version of Romanian AntiVirus, you do not become the owner of this software in any form. Distributing the Romanian AntiVirus software means that you agree to these conditions. Any other use, distribution or representation of the shareware version of Romanian AntiVirus is expressly forbidden without the written permission of GeCAD srl. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to GeCAD srl. COPYRIGHT Romanian AntiVirus is owned and copyrighted by GeCAD and is protected by international copyright laws and international treaties. GeCAD reserves all the rights regarding Romanian AntiVirus. GeCAD authorizes usage of Romanian AntiVirus only in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this agreement. You may not remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the Romanian AntiVirus. TRADEMARKS The Romanian AntiVirus software is a registered trademark of GeCAD srl. All other product names mentioned are acknowledged to be the marks of their producing companies. EVALUATION PERIOD You may use a shareware copy of the Romanian AntiVirus software for evaluation period of up to 30 days. The purpose of this evaluation period is to allow you to determine whether the program meets your needs before purchasing it. Once the evaluation period has ended, you agree to either purchase the full product, or to stop using it. UPDATES GeCAD reserves the right to update the contents of Romanian AntiVirus and its associated files, documentation and/or other elements, at its discretion from time to time, without the consent of or any obligation to, any licensed users or distributors. WARRANTY ROMANIAN ANTIVIRUS IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. GECAD DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF ROMANIAN ANTIVIRUS WILL BE ERROR FREE OR MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. NO ONE BUT AUTHOR IS AUTHORISED TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS WARRANTY. REMEDIES. GECAD WILL NOT BE LIABLE AND WILL PROVIDE NO REMEDY FOR LOST DATA, LOST SAVINGS, LOST PROFITS, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. INDEMNIFICATION You hereby agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend GeCAD, owners' family, relatives, licensees, sub-licensees, distributors and lawyers against any and all damages, losses, claims, courses of action, lawsuits, liabilities, judgements and all expenses arising from, resulting to, or in connection with a breach of this AGREEMENT by you and arising from, relating to, or in connection with your use or non-use of ROMANIAN ANTIVIRUS. RESTRICTED RIGHTS Romanian AntiVirus and any related documentation is provided with restricted and limited rights. Use, duplication and disclosure by U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at 252.227-7013. If you are using this software outside the U.S. you agree to be bound by the applicable law in your country. TERM Your right to distribute the shareware package terminates automatically if you violate any part of this agreement without notice from GeCAD. You can also terminate this agreement at any time you wish. BY DISTRIBUTING THE SHAREWARE PACKAGE YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT AND YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES AND SUPERSEDES ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT or do not understand any of them you should not distribute the shareware package. PLEASE HELP US SERVE YOU BETTER We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding Romanian AntiVirus. 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