FinderPop is “Pintware”. To misquote Humpty Dumpty, this word means whatever I choose it to mean, in this case a sort of “optional shareware.” Basically, I’ve put a lot of work and my spare time into FinderPop, and this version in particular, so while you do not have to pay anything for FinderPop, if you’d like to get me a couple of pints for the loooong evenings and weekends I’ve put into it, you can do so by “registering” it via Kagi for $8 (the price of two pints of Beamish at my local!) at <http://order.kagi.com/?2WG> (non-secure browsers), or <http://order.kagi.com/?2WG&S> (secure browsers.) You can reach the secure order page via the FinderPop aboutbox. If you have done this or you are one of the people listed in the “Heroes of the Revolution” page (above), click the “I got turly some pints” checkbox to see some of my beery aphorisms… (the expurgated version.)
FinderPop can be included on magazine and Info-Mac CDs, etc., without asking my permission. While I wouldn’t say “no” to a copy of your magazine if you do this, you are under no obligation to do anything. I do retain the copyright for FinderPop, however.
(The following text shamelessly stolen from one of Peter Lewis’ programs; names have been changed to implicate the guilty. I’ll get round to doing my own real soon now.)
This program should do what is described in this document. If it doesn’t, you can simply stop using it. If you paid for the product, and find that it doesn’t do what has been described here, then you can notify me — Turlough O’Connor — and your money will be refunded and your license cancelled.
Turlough O’Connor hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this software, whether expressed or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Turlough O’Connor will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason, even if Turlough O’Connor or an agent of his has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Turlough O’Connor be liable for any damages, regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the software bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software.
In short, you use this product at your own risk.
Note that use of FinderPop may, according to some theories, contribute to the heat death of the universe.
Contacting Me
If you’re having problems using FinderPop, contact me and I will do what I can to fix them.
<mailto: (Turlough O'Connor) turly@kagi.com>
http://www.finderpop.com
Snail Mail: (My new house — but beware, I can't move in 'til the builders are done, hopefully shortly after August 1999 :-/
Turlough O’Connor
56 Sunday’s Well Road
Cork
IRELAND
As usual, if you’re having problems with FinderPop, or have suggestions which aren’t mentioned in the introductory chapter here, drop me a line and I’ll do what I can…
