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- Description of Shareware
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- LOCATE: File Find and Maintenance Utility Version 2.11 08-31-94
- (c) 1993 Donald Ray Hutchins, System Solutions ■ All Rights Reserved
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- LOCATE is distributed as shareware. It is not a public domain program
- (it is not free). Please refer to Appendix A for Registration
- information and Appendix B for Distribution and usage provisions (in
- the manual, LOCATE.DOC).
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- Shareware is a marketing method, not a type of software. It gives
- users a legal but limited trial period to evaluate a program before
- purchase. If you continue to use this program after a 30-day trial
- period has ended, you must register/purchase the program.
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- Shareware, like commercially distributed software, is produced by
- professional programmers. And just like commercial programs, many
- shareware programs are very good, while others are not useful. The
- important difference between shareware and commercial software is that
- with shareware, you know if it will be useful to you BEFORE you spend
- your money.
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- Shareware benefits you, the software user, because you get to test
- drive the software on your system and under your environment in order
- to determine whether the software meets your needs and your
- expectations. Before spending a single dollar, you can determine for
- yourself if the software will satisfy YOUR requirements. Shareware
- benefits program authors and developers because we are able to get our
- products into your hands without incurring many of the expenses
- associated with marketing, promoting, and distributing a commercial
- software application.
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- The shareware system and the continued availability of quality
- shareware products depend on your support. It is a fair system where
- we all can benefit. I encourage you to take an active role in
- supporting the shareware concept. When you find a shareware product
- that is useful, register the software as required by the author. Most
- shareware programs offer a number of benefits when you register. In
- addition, your registration fees will ensure that support for existing
- programs and development of new programs and enhancements is possible.
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- LOCATE was developed by a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). Look for the ASP member notice in the shareware
- products that you obtain; it is a symbol of commitment to quality,
- support, and professionalism in software development and distribution.
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- Register LOCATE and support the shareware system!
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- The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP)
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- LOCATE: File Find and Maintenance Utility Version 2.11 08-31-94
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- The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) was formed in 1987 to
- inform users about the shareware marketing method, to foster a high
- degree of professionalism among shareware authors, and to provide a
- forum through which ASP members may communicate, share ideas, and
- learn from each other.
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- ASP members' shareware meets additional quality standards beyond
- ordinary shareware. Members' programs must be fully functional (not
- crippled, demo, or out-of-date versions); program documentation must
- be complete and must clearly state the registration fee and the
- benefits received for registering; members must provide free mail or
- telephone support for a minimum of three months after registration;
- and members must meet other guidelines which help to insure that you
- as a user receive good value for your money and are dealt with
- professionally.
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- Donald Ray Hutchins is a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
- principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
- shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
- directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
- resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
- technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
- Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe
- message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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