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- B I G S O R T
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- Version 1.02
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- V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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- Last updated: October 3, 1993
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- This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and
- BBS SYSOPS who wish to distribute the BigSort(tm) 1.02 package.
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- Individuals who wish to distribute the BigSort(tm) package to friends or
- associates may do so in accordance with the restrictions outlined in
- BIGSORT.DOC. Individuals who wish to register BigSort(tm) should see the
- information in BIGSORT.DOC and REGISTER.DOC.
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- Vendor Listing Information:
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- Short Description:
- A fast general purpose sorting utility for massive amounts of data.
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- Longer Description:
- A fast general purpose sorting utility for massive amounts of data.
- Handles various record formats, including fixed length, variable
- length, dBASE, and comma delimited records. The Sorting keys can be
- customized to contain up to 8 fields, each with independent length,
- byte ordering, and case sensitivity fields. Up to 8 input files can be
- used with a single output file.
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- Requirements:
- Hard drive
- 384K
- DOS 3.0 or higher.
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- Registration:
- Single user: $20.
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- Contact:
- David Sheppard Poor (ASP Member)
- MeadowBrook Industries, Ltd.
- 450 Vererans Drive
- Burlington, NJ 08016
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- Internet e-mail: bigsort@poor.Pgh.PA.US
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- Limited Distribution License:
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- As the exclusive copyright holder for BigSort(tm), MeadowBrook Industries,
- Ltd authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following
- restrictions.
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- ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby given permission to
- distribute the BigSort(tm) package. Non-ASP member vendors must request
- permission prior to distributing this package.
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- The BigSort(tm) package is defined as containing all the material listed in
- the READ.ME text file. If any files listed in the READ.ME textfile, or the
- READ.ME file itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and
- distribution is forbidden. Please contact us to obtain a complete package
- suitable for distribution.
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- The BigSort(tm) package - including all related program files and
- documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed
- as a complete package, without exception. The READ.ME text file contains a
- list of all files that are part of the BigSort(tm) package.
-
- Small additions to the package, such as the introductory or
- installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, are
- acceptable.
-
- Many BBSs customarily add a small text file (advertisement) to each
- archived file. This text file describes the BBS and tells people that
- the file was downloaded from that particular BBS. Other BBSs add a
- small one-line 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 are acceptable and may
- be used, provided the program and documentation is otherwise unmodified
- and complete.
-
- No price or other compensation may be charged for the BigSort(tm)
- package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette,
- shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed
- US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
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- Disk Sets & CD-ROMs:
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- The BigSort(tm) package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive
- package. Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer,
- without a written agreement from MeadowBrook Industries.
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- ASP Approved Vendors who wish to distribute the BigSort(tm) package as
- part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package)
- may do so provided that all the other restrictions are met.
-
- Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the BigSort(tm)
- package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a
- CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from MeadowBrook Industries
- prior to beginning such a distribution.
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- If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other collection,
- please check the release date of the version you have. If the version
- is over twelve (12) months old then please contact us to ensure that
- you have the most current version. This version was released in
- October, 1993.
-
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- Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution:
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- If you would like to distribute the BigSort(tm) package as a
- Disk-of-the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then the
- following restrictions apply:
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- ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby given
- permission to distribute the BigSort(tm) package under the Disk-of-the
- -Month style of distribution.
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- Others (non-ASP Members) must contact us in advance to ensure that you
- have the most current version of the software.
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- You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your
- inventory of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may be
- shipped as Disk-of-the-Month disks.
-
- The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using
- any means, without the written permission of MeadowBrook Industries, Ltd.
- In other words, the disk-based documentation may not be distributed in
- PRINTED (hardcopy) form.
-
- The BigSort(tm) package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.
-
- You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other
- literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is
- "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free.
-
- MeadowBrook Industries prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of
- the BigSort(tm) package, without written permission from MeadowBrook
- Industries. If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please
- contact us
- to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was
- released in October, 1993.
-
- Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
- disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program
- except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall
- result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
-
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- U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S.
- Government of the computer software and documentation in this package shall
- be subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial computer
- software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical
- Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The
- Contractor/manufacturer is MeadowBrook Industries, Ltd., 450 Veterans Drive,
- Burlington, New Jersey, 08016.
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- All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to MeadowBrook
- Industries, Ltd.
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- Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
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- If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to become an ASP
- Approved Vendor), simply write to the following address and request a
- Vendor Membership Application Package:
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- ASP Executive Director
- 545 Grover Road
- Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
- U.S.A.
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- or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive
- Director 72050,1433. You may also FAX a request to the ASP Executive
- Director at 616-788-2765.
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- Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding BigSort(tm).
- Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or
- other information you print or distribute regarding the BigSort(tm) package.
- Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware
- marketing concept.
-
- Please refer to BIGSORT.DOC for our mailing address and phone number.
-
- Thank you for your support!
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