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- THIS PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED AS SHAREWARE.
-
- ABOUT SHAREWARE
-
- (The following is courtesy of Paul Mayer, although we have
- added some comments; we don't claim copyright to Mr. Mayer's
- writings)
-
- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
- before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
- using it, you are expected to register.
-
- 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.
-
- [Our policy allows persons or user groups to freely distribute
- the shareware, evaluation version, of the program. Commercial
- disk vendors must contact us first.]
-
- 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 systems 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.
-
- If you are not a registered user of this program, you may use
- this version of the program for a reasonable time (30 days is
- suggested). If at the end of a reasonable trial you continue to
- use the program, or if you are using the program to prepare
- documents or for advice, and continue to use it, you must
- register.
-
- The programmer who developed this program distribute shareware
- both in the traditional "shrink wrap" software distribution and
- shareware. We have chosen shareware for distribution so that our
- targeted market, BBS systems, developers, networks and others in
- the BBS community, will have the greatest exposure to the
- program.
-