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COM-AND Registration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ COM-AND is copyright 1992 CABER Software. All rights are reserved world wide, excepting redistribution under the shareware principle. Restric- tions on redistribution of COM-AND are set out in the accompanying document VENDOR.DOC. COM-AND is distributed freely and may be copied by anyone for any number of machines, for purposes of evaluation. COM-AND is "shareware". You may evaluate COM-AND for a period of up to 30 days. After 30 days, if you use COM-AND you must pay for it. Terms and conditions for the use of COM-AND are set out in the "License Agreement" following these pages. If you have received this copy from a Users' Group, "Software Library" or "SIG", and have paid a small fee (usually $3 to $10), you have NOT acquired a registration or the continued right to use COM-AND. That fee was for the convenience of obtaining a diskette with COM-AND on it. The fee does NOT apply to the registration fee. Registration entitles you to use COM-AND, and licenses you to use all future shareware versions of COM-AND. By registering your copy of COM-AND (or any shareware product), you are promoting and supporting the convenient distribution method and free evaluation policy that brought you this copy of COM-AND. Registration of COM-AND also includes: . A free Compuserve intro-pack with $15.00 usage credit (if you wish). . License to use the CISAUTO scripts for Compuserve (available on registration of COM-AND, for a small fee). . A dialing directory of BBSes tailored to your area code and your expressed interests (available on registration of COM-AND, for a small fee). . A reduced rate for subscription to Shareware Magazine (50% off). . A reduced rate for subscription to the Houston Public (Software) Library (PsL) magazine (33% off). . A reduced price for the "the Source Book", the 700-page guide to PD/Shareware (33% off). This includes a four-disk set of the latest PsL Reviews Disks. . License to use all COM-AND accessory programs. These are currently: PC-VCO, CCHESS, VCOLIB, CBRIDGE, CCOLOR, UNPACKIT, and UNSTUFIT. The COM-AND accessories are publicly distributed as separate products. You may download them from any library, or order them from any vendor, carrying COM-AND. The CISAUTO scripts for CompuServe, and the tailored dialing directory (each available on registration) are discussed in greater detail below. COM-AND Registration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ COM-AND is available as shareware through GEnie, CIS, UNISON, and Delphi. COM-AND is also available from many Bulletin Board systems (PC-EXEC in Milwaukee, for one) and many shareware vendors (for one, the Public (software) Library in Houston TX). You may register COM-AND directly from CABER Software for $50.00 (US). Payment must be made in U.S. funds and drawn on a U.S. financial insti- tution or international postal money order. [For credit card orders and orders outside of North America, please see "COM-AND Orders", below).] To register, please provide the following information with your payment: name, mailing address, phone, and which of the above offers you wish. A registration form is included (REGISTER.FRM), and may be printed with the DOS PRINT command. [You may use the included script REGISTER.CMD to print REGISTER.FRM. To use REGISTER.CMD, load COM-AND, press F2, and then type REGISTER <enter>. The script directs you from there.] On receipt of registration, CABER will return to you a registered copy of COM-AND on diskette. If you select any additional items (listed above, and in REGISTER.FRM) and include payment, the items will be included with the registered package. If you are not satisfied with COM-AND after you register it, you may return the diskettes you received from CABER within 90 days for a full refund. You must return ALL diskettes to CABER, and agree to destroy any copies of COM-AND you may have made. COM-AND Support ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Direct support from the author is available through various on-line systems. You may EMail the author at: GEnie, Delphi: TARTAN CIS: 73147,2665 Internet: 73147.2665@compuserve.com Inquiries and questions about COM-AND are also answered through Support EtCetera, in Long Beach CA. They may be reached: Voice: (310) 439-6104 BBS: (310) 439-7714 (1200/2400 8n1) The author attempts to answer any questions received. Comment and sug- gestions for functional improvements are welcomed. Problem reports are logged as received, and resolved if at all possible. It is generally observed (by pundits) that the field of computer communi- cations is complex (and even exasperating). The author does NOT own one of every modem ever made, and, most likely, information from your own modem manual will be needed. If you're patient with us, every reasonable attempt will be made to solve the problem. COM-AND Orders ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You may register COM-AND with MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Discover credit cards through the Public (software) Library by calling 1-800-242-4775 or 1-713-524-6398, or by FAX to 1-713-524-6398. These numbers are for orders only. To ensure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the day of your order, and we will ship the product directly to you. Any questions regarding the status of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc., MUST be directed to CABER Software (address below). PsL sells shareware disks, and accepts registrations for some shareware products. PsL DOES NOT offer technical support. In the UK or mainland Europe, COM-AND may be registered through Hillfoots Data Services (UK) or Heinz Abegglen (Switzerland). They may be reached: Hillfoots Data Services Registration is 28.78 Pounds Sterling Mains House and may be mailed to the address at Tillicoultry the left. Clackmannanshire FK13 6PQ United Kingdom - or - Credit Suisse Registration is 84.33 Deutschemarks CH-3800 Interlaken (DM1) and may be mailed to the Switzerland address at the left. 0367-206054-50 Abegglen, Heinz When you register through Hillfoots or Heinz Abegglen, CABER will be sent immediate notification or your order. CABER ships the product directly to you. [Transatlantic delay is inevitable, however.] Any questions regarding the status of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc., MUST be directed to CABER Software (address below). CABER Software does not maintain a database of BBSes outside of North America. Contact CABER through CIS if you are interested in the CIS Automation script-set (non-North American calling scripts can be developed). COM-AND Distributors ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial users of COM-AND must register COM-AND with the author or an licensed commercial distributor of COM-AND. Site licenses (multiple copy registrations) are available from: CABER Software GEnie, Delphi ID: TARTAN R. (Scott) McGinnis CIS id: 73147,2665 P.O. Box 3607 Mdse Mart Chicago, IL 60654-0607 Support EtCetera in Long Beach, CA, is licensed to negotiate commercial and site licenses, and provide COM-AND support. Support EtCetera offers considerable expertise in the field of communications consultation. A COM-AND BBS (using their own version of COM-AND's BBS script) is operated by Support EtCetera for COM-AND users. Contact Support EtCetera through: Support EtCetera Voice: (310) 439-6104 1 World Trade Center BBS: (310) 439-7714 (1200/2400 8n1) PO Box 32187 Long Beach CA, 90832-2187 COM-AND Site License ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site licenses for COM-AND are available from CABER Software, or from Support EtCetera (addresses listed above). A site license offers a discount for multiple copy registrations of COM-AND, provided the licensee agrees to manage copying of COM-AND within the organization. A licensee may NOT modify the program or charge a fee for copying or distributing the program or its documentation. A licensee may NOT rent, lease, or abridge COM-AND. CABER Software, or Support EtCetera, are glad to discuss site license terms with any organizations, and send license forms on request. Any organization licensing 30 or more copies may request, for no addi- tional charge, a customized version of COM-AND, limited to: . Alt-I Information screen: 10 lines of the program information screen are devoted to a description of COM-AND and its accessories in the 'standard' edition. CABER Software will encode any information a licensee (meeting the quantity restriction) requests in this space. CABER Software retains the last 5 lines of the window for itself. . Copyright statement upon termination: CABER software will change the program termination notice from: "Freely redistributable; CABER Software <date>" to "Licensed from CABER Software (all rights reserved), <date>, by: <licensee name>" The request for this 'private-labeling' may be made as a part of a site license, or may be requested after a license is obtained. Upgrades of the custom software may be obtained from CABER Software after each new shareware release of COM-AND for a small fee. CABER Software is be happy to negotiate terms for product support with any organization registering 30 or more copies. The 'standard' version of COM-AND is supported strictly through electronic Mail and on-line services at this time. COM-AND CISAUTO Scripts ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CompuServe (known generally as CIS), is a host system, arguably the largest and most active. CIS provides its customers with a mail service, forums where messages, files, and databases relating to a wide variety of interests may be found. CIS provides online discussion areas where opinions, experiences, and expertise are shared in real-time... and much more. When connected to CIS, you pay by the minute. COM-AND scripts are able to perform tasks on your behalf, at the greatest possible speed. A set of scripts have been created to automate the most common activities on CIS. These scripts are collectively named CISAUTO, and are available to registered users of COM-AND. The scripts automate: On-line Off-line ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ . Connect and logon . Capture waiting mail . Read captured mail . Send mail . Reply/prepare new mail to send . Capture preselected forum notes . Read captured forum messages . Send forum messages . Reply/prepare new forum messages . Browse and download forum files . Read captured browse listings . Send forum files . Prepare files for upload . Forum/SIG database . Address book collection Simply stated, the CIS Automation divides the use of CompuServe into two phases: Online, and offline. Offline, you specify a series of tasks to perform every logon. You may prepare ad hoc tasks offline as well (for execution during the next online session). When you direct, CISAUTO connects to CIS, logs on, performs all tasks specified, and then logs off. Captured mail, messages, and downloaded files may be then reviewed offline (at your leisure). CISAUTO requires you have installed COM-AND, have acquired a CIS account, and have a dialing directory entry prepared to dial CIS. CISAUTO also requires considerable disk space. [512k memory, and hard disk (with approximately 2 Mb of free space) is recommended.] CISAUTO is NOT distributed as shareware. It is available ONLY to regis- tered users of COM-AND. You may order the CISAUTO disk for a small fee when you register COM-AND. [See the file REGISTER.FRM for the fee and ordering.] Tailored dialing directory ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For a small fee, CABER Software will prepare a dialing directory specific to your area code of BBS systems. When you register COM-AND, please include the preparation fee, indicate you wish this tailored directory, and provide us with: 1) your area code, 2) a first and second alterna- tive area codes, and 3) your modem's maximum speed. [See REGISTER.FRM.] COM-AND Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Four accessories are available for use with COM-AND. These accessories are for use over conferencing services such as People/Link's PARTY, GEnie's RTC and CIS's CB: PC-VCO provides a way to 'see' and 'hear' people talking CCHESS supports chess games with another conference user CBRIDG supports bridge games with other conference users CCOLOR tracks conference users, coloring each speaker's received text PC-VCO has been distributed (seventh release) as PC-VCO22.ZIP. CCHESS has been distributed (third release) as CCHESS12.ZIP. CBRIDGE has been distributed (second release) as CBRIDG11.ZIP. CCOLOR has been distri- buted (fourth release) as CCOLOR13.ZIP. [On CIS the file names are: PC-VCO.ZIP, CCHESS.ZIP, CBRIDG.ZIP, and CCOLOR.ZIP.] COM-AND BBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A BBS script is distributed with each release of COM-AND. The BBS script is simple, but completely usable. Being a script, you may tailor it to any functionality you might wish. However, tailoring a script is ALOT of work! A version of the BBS script for COM-AND is separately available from Support EtCetera, in Long Beach CA. Support EtCetera's version adds multiple conferences (each with its own file library), virus scanning of uploads, and many custom options. Contact Support EtCetera (address listed below) for more information on their BBS for COM-AND. You may try the BBS at 1-310-439-7714 (2400 8n1). And another COM-AND BBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A BBS featuring COM-AND is publicly available in Newington VA, as well. [It is a COM-AND BBS script, modified and expanded by its sysop.] NCC (Newington COM-AND Comms) BBS 300-2400 MNP (703) 690-6192 SYSOP: Bruce Butler The CALOGS utility for COM-AND was created by Bruce Butler, and is freely available to callers to the NCC BBS. CALOGS is a program to analyze the call-logs maintained by COM-AND to produce usage reports. Very very handy, and highly recommended! Association of Shareware Professionals ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS (ASP) +---------+ +---------+ | (R) --| |o |------------------ | +---------+ | Association of | | |-+ Shareware +---| o | Professionals ------| ! |-------------------- +---------+ MEMBER In 1987, shareware authors founded the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). In forming this industry association, these Shareware authors had several primary goals in mind, including: . To inform users about Shareware programs and about Shareware as a method of distributing and marketing software. . To foster professionalism amongst Shareware authors by setting programming, marketing, and support standards for ASP members. . To encourage broader distribution of Shareware through user groups and disk dealers who agree to identify and explain the nature of Shareware. . To provide a forum through which ASP members may communicate, share ideas, and learn from each other. ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT CABER Software (R. Scott McGinnis) is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to ensure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware re- lated 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. You may write the ASP Ombudsman at: ASP Ombudsman Association of Shareware Professionals 545 Grover Road Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. COM-AND User's License Agreement page 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Copyright 1992, CABER Software CIS id: 73147,2665 P.O. Box 3607 MDSE Mart GEnie,Delphi: TARTAN Chicago, IL 60654-0607 The COM-AND program and all other programs and materials distributed or shipped with it are Copyright CABER Software, 1992, and are protected by U.S. copyright law and International treaties. In the remainder of this document, this collection of programs is referred to simply as "COM-AND". You are granted a license to use your copy of COM-AND only under the terms and conditions specified in this license agreement. A "registered" copy of COM-AND may take one of two forms: . a copy on diskette bearing the original CABER and COM-AND trademarks, purchased from CABER Software or from an authorized distributor. . a copy of COM-AND 'bundled' into another product, with the licensee's name encoded into the termination message. [If you have registered COM-AND in the past and did not receive a regis- tered diskette, or if you purchased COM-AND bundled into another product, you may obtain a registered diskette for a small fee. See the file REGISTER.FRM.] A "shareware" copy of COM-AND is a copy distributed on diskette or via an electronic bulletin board, on-line service, or other electronic means, obtained from a shareware disk vendor, or obtained from another individual. Shareware copies of COM-AND are distributed to allow you to evaluate the program before you pay for it. They are Copyright 1992 by CABER Soft- ware, and do not constitute "free" or "public domain" software. You may use a shareware copy of COM-AND at no charge for a trial period of up to 30 days. If you wish to continue using COM-AND after 30 days, you must purchase a registered copy. If you choose not to purchase a registered copy, you must stop using COM-AND, though you may keep copies and pass them along to others. Your registered copy of COM-AND may only be used on one computer at any given time, unless you have a site license. [Under a site license, COM-AND may only be used on the number of computers specified in your site license agreement.] You may NOT rent, lease, or otherwise abridge a registered copy of COM-AND. COM-AND User's License Agreement page 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You may install your registered copy of COM-AND on a computer attached to a network provided there is no possibility your copy is used by more than one user, unless you have a site license. [Under a site license there should be no possibility of the program being used by more users than the license specifies.] A "user" is defined as one keyboard which is connected to a computer on which COM-AND is installed, regardless of whether or not the user of the keyboard is aware of the installation or use of COM-AND on the system. You may copy any version of COM-AND for normal backup purposes. You may give copies of the SHAREWARE distribution to other individuals, which they may also use and copy subject to the terms of this agreement. If you copy the shareware version of COM-AND for others, you must include all of the files distributed with it, including this one. You may NOT distribute CISAUTO, the tailored dialing directory or any additional information you received from CABER Software on registration of COM-AND. CISAUTO and the tailored dialing directory are copyright products of CABER Software. CISAUTO is NOT shareware. Specifically, you may not place COM-AND or any part of the COM-AND pack- age in a commercial library, or distribute it with any other product, or as an incentive to purchase any other product, without written permission from CABER Software (ASP vendors are automatically granted this permis- sion). [Restrictions on redistribution are also set forth in the accompanying document VENDOR.DOC.] Distribution on a CD-ROM is explicitly PROHIBITED without written authorization from CABER (ASP vendors are automatically granted this permission). Liquidated damages for unauthorized CD-ROM distribution shall not be less than $2.00 for each copy made of the original CD-ROM. Vendor and/or Retail Store distribution is explicitly PROHIBITED without written authorization from CABER (ASP vendors are automatically granted this permission). Liquidated damages for unauthorized Vendor and/or Retail Store distribution shall not be less than $2.00 for each program copy sold. You may not reverse-engineer, disassemble, modify, decompile or create derivative works of the product. You may NOT use or distribute COM-AND or its documentation in connection with ANY commercial venture, product, publication or service without written permission from CABER Software. You may NOT rent, lease, or otherwise abridge the registered or share- ware releases of COM-AND. COM-AND is a trademark of CABER Software. CABER Software is a business registered in the state of Illinois, USA. All rights are reserved worldwide. The COM-AND documents are copyrighted and all rights are reserved. The reproduction of any document on the COM-AND diskette, in whole or part, or its conversion to electronic medium are prohibited unless prior consent, in writing, is given by CABER Software. COM-AND Limited Warranty page 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Government Information: COM-AND is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this package shall be subject to restrictions 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), or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. The Contractor/manufacturer is CABER Software, P.O. Box 3607 MDSE Mart, Chicago, IL 60654-0607. THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (NOT CABER SOFTWARE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY REPAIR, SERVICING, OR CORRECTION. IN NO EVENT WILL CABER SOFTWARE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE REGISTRATION PRICE PAID, DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAMS, EVEN IF CABER SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS AGREEMENT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF WARRANTY, AND SUPERCEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS.