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- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
- before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
- using it, you must register. Individual programs
- differ on details -- some request registration while others
- require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
- registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
- using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
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- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
- and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
- exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
- programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
- of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
- and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
- distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
- and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
- specific group. For example, some authors require written
- permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
- Shareware.
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- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
- should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
- whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
- fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
- And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
- has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
- product, you don't pay for it.
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- COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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- All Blind Mellon Software programs, shareware and freeware, are protected
- under the copyright laws of the United States and foreign countries.
- All rights are reserved to Blink Mellon Software and Mike Owens.
- Violations of copyright laws are investigated by the FBI. Distribution
- of Blind Mellon products implies that you have read and agreed to the
- distribution terms described below.
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- DISTRIBUTOR INFORMATION AND LICENSE INFORMATION
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- The license information and distribution requirements in this
- document supersede all previous license statements. To continue
- to distribute Blind Mellon products, you must adhere to the licensing
- and distribution requirements .
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- Mike Owens Internet: Owens1@ix.netcom.com
- 8836 Channing Dr. Compuserve: 74431,3633
- Jonesboro, Ga. 30236 America on line: BenO0408826
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