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- | Distribution Restrictions for Computer Knowledge Shareware Programs |
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- | The restrictions outlined in this file apply to any person or group, |
- | either for-profit or non-profit, seeking to distribute any Computer |
- | Knowledge shareware product by any means. |
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- 1. In all cases, you may NOT distribute Computer Knowledge shareware
- products if you advertise them as "free" or imply in any way that the
- user has no further obligation to pay a fee to Computer Knowledge
- or contact Computer Knowledge per the user license associated with
- the specific program.
-
- It is important that you attempt to distribute the very latest version
- of any Computer Knowledge shareware product. The latest version may be
- obtained from one of the sources listed at the end of this file.
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- You are free to use or modify file descriptions found in the file
- DESCRIBE.TXT that accompanies each Computer Knowledge shareware program,
- but you may NOT change the name of the program(s) you distribute.
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- Distributors may NOT add to any file associated with a Computer Knowledge
- shareware product (including the EXE, DOC, README, or other files). Any
- advertising material or other information must be placed in a separate
- file and identified so the user may delete it if they desire.
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- Under no condition will the program be "rented" or leased to others.
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- Printed copies of program screens may not be distributed in any form
- without a license from Computer Knowledge.
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- If instructed by Computer Knowledge to stop distribution of any
- Computer Knowledge shareware program, you must immediately comply.
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- 2. Free distribution, Non-profit organizations, and BBS distribution
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- If you charge no distribution fee, are a non-profit organization,
- or BBS that makes no charge over and above standard connect time,
- you may distribute Computer Knowledge shareware products subject to
- the main restrictions in section (1) above. Others, please see the
- next sections for additional restrictions.
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- 3. For-profit distribution of any kind
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- For-profit distributors must make an extra effort to educate their
- buyers about the nature of shareware and the fact that the buyer has
- the obligation to obey the user license found with the program. This
- includes instructions that the license may require additional payment
- by the buyer.
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- ASP-Approved Vendors comply with these distribution requirements by
- virtue of the requirements imposed upon them by the Association of
- Shareware Professionals and have automatic permission to distribute
- Computer Knowledge shareware.
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- Non-ASP-approved vendors may distribute Computer Knowledge shareware
- products so long as the nature of shareware is clearly explained.
- Computer Knowledge suggests non-ASP-approved vendors adopt some or
- all of the ASP methods of educating users:
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- - Vendor advertisements and brochures should state that "Shareware
- programs require separate payment to authors if found useful."
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- - The following points should be covered in any catalog of disks:
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- = The fee paid to the vendor is a distribution charge and does not
- cover the cost of the program itself.
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- = If the user finds a shareware program to be of use, he/she is
- expected to register with the author and that this may require
- additional payment to the author.
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- = Registration entitles the user to various rights and benefits
- (depending on the author).
-
- In no case shall any for-profit organization distribute Computer
- Knowledge shareware if they fail to educate their customers about the
- nature of shareware.
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- 4. Special cases.
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- U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
- U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation associated
- with Computer Knowledge shareware programs 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: Computer Knowledge, PO Box 91176, Los
- Angeles, CA 90009-1176.
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- Consultants: Consultants are considered "for profit" distributors
- and must abide by the restrictions in sections (1) and (3) above if
- they do not register the software for their customer. Computer
- Knowledge prefers that consultants who install Computer Knowledge
- shareware products for customers complete the registration process
- for the customer. Registration should be in the customer's name, not
- in the name of the consultant.
-
- Hardware vendors: Hardware vendors may NOT automatically place
- Computer Knowledge shareware products onto hard disks sold with their
- equipment. Since it is unlikely that the shareware concept will be
- adequately explained in this circumstance, a special license from
- Computer Knowledge is required for such distribution. Please contact
- Computer Knowledge for information.
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- Bundling: Computer Knowledge shareware products may not be bundled
- for sale with any commercial product without a license from Computer
- Knowledge. Please contact us for information.
-
- CD-ROM or similar collection: Sections (1) and (3) above apply. The
- nature of shareware must be clearly explained using a method that makes
- it easy for the user to read that information. In addition, the
- collection must have some clear indication of its age so users have
- the ability to determine if the software in the collection may be out
- of date.
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- 5. If there is any question about your ability to distribute Computer
- Knowledge shareware programs, please contact Computer Knowledge for
- guidance. Please explain the situation in detail.
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- | Applying for ASP Associate Membership |
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-
- If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (Vendor and BBS
- memberships are presently [1991] available), simply write to the
- following address and request the appropriate membership application
- package:
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- ASP Executive Director
- 545 Grover Road
- Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
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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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- | Obtaining the latest version |
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- Each version of a Computer Knowledge shareware program is release
- dated. If the version is over a year old it may not be the latest
- version.
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- Computer Knowledge sends the latest program versions to all ASP-approved
- vendors. Not all such vendors carry all ASP-member programs however.
- Generally, Computer Knowledge has had good luck having programs placed
- into the catalogs of the following two vendors:
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- Public Brand Software Public (Software) Library
- PO Box 51315 PO Box 35705
- Indianapolis, IN 46251 Houston, TX 77235-5705
- (317) 856-7571 (713) 665-7017
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- Computer Knowledge also maintains current versions in the IBMNET
- libraries of CompuServe. To find our programs please GO IBMFF to
- access the file finder program and then search for the keyword CKPGM.
- That keyword is common to all Computer Knowledge program keyword
- sequences (Note: it would be rare, but others might possibly use the
- sequence, so we also recommend that you view the entire file
- description before downloading the file).
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- If you have questions or comments, please contact us at:
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- Computer Knowledge
- PO Box 91176
- Los Angeles, CA 90009-1176
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- | Please Help Us Serve You Better |
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-
- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding Computer
- Knowledge shareware products. Please send us a copy of any reviews,
- articles, catalog descriptions, or other information you print or
- distribute regarding our software. Thank you for your time and
- assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing concept.
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