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E A S Y F O R M A T ------------------------- Version 3.20 -------------- V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N -------------------------------------- Copyright (c) 1990 by Falk Data Systems. All Rights Reserved. Last updated: November, 1990 This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the Easy Format 3.20 package. BBS SYSOPs: Please refer to the SYSOP.DOC text file for information. Individual and Company Users: Please refer to LICENSE.DOC and REGISTER.DOC for information. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Program Information: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Program Name, Category, Keywords ........................... 2 Short Description .......................................... 2 Long Description ........................................... 2 Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users .................... 3 Registration Information ................................... 3 Author/Publisher Information ............................... 4 Part 2: Distribution Requirements: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Limited Distribution License ............................... 5 ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information ............. 7 Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information .................... 8 Computer Clubs ............................................. 9 Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution ........... 9 CD-ROM and Other Collections ............................... 9 Vendor Update Program ..................................... 10 Please Help Us Serve You Better ........................... 11 Vendor/Distributor Information Page 1 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Program Information: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Program Name, Category, Keywords: --------------------------------- Easy Format, Version 3.20: The Fun Floppy Disk Formatter! Keywords: ~~~~~~~~~ FLOPPY DISK DISKETTE EASY FORMAT MASS DUPLICATE FUN ASP Category: ~~~~~~~~~ Utilities, Disk Utilities, DOS Utilities, Formatting Utilities, ASP. Short Description: ------------------ Supports all common disk/drive sizes. 4 testing methods, 6 bad spot marking methods, continuous formatting even on 2 drives of different sizes, custom boot messages, volume labels, 70+ page User's Guide, and more. 3 languages - English, German, and Spanish. Menu driven, fully customizable. 4 programs including DESQview-specific version. [ASP] Long Description: ----------------- Easy Format, the program the Turbo User Group calls "The Most Versatile Disk Formatter in the World!" If you need to format large quantities of disks, even two different sizes simultaneously in two different drives then you simply must try Easy Format. It's easy to use, menu driven, and fully customizable. So if you just need a replacement for the DOS format program that's easy to use, then Easy Format is exactly what you're looking for. If you send disks to others and can't afford to send out faulty disks, then you can't afford to be without Easy Format. It's built in "Distribution Quality" mode accepts only perfect disks and rejects all others. Vendor/Distributor Information Page 2 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - Easy Format gives you complete control over every detail of the format process - four different disk testing levels, six different bad spot marking options, volume labels and more. You can even place volume labels on disks and still make the disk bootable using the DOS SYS command. Easy Format gives you the extra touches such as custom boot messages (which appear whenever someone tries to boot their computer with your disk in drive A:) that make your disks special. Three versions including a DESQview specific background format program are included. All this and Easy Format is lightning fast too! Every option - screen colors, sound effects, language (English, German, or Spanish), and more - is fully customizable. Easy Format can even remember your options and use them again automatically in the future. Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users: ---------------------------------------- For a complete list of terrific quotes about Easy Format, please refer to the PRODUCTS.DOC text file. Registration Information: ------------------------- Easy Format registration is $35.00. The registered version includes the most current version on disk, an 80+ page bound printed manual, free technical support, a 30 day money back guarantee, a Bonus Disk Set packed full of useful programs, as well as discounts on other products. For complete user registration information please refer to the REGISTER.DOC text file. Vendor/Distributor Information Page 3 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - Author/Publisher Information: ----------------------------- Falk Data Systems is a small software company owned and operated by Bob Falk. At Falk Data Systems we believe that the PRIMARY purpose of business is service, not profit. This concept is fundamental to our approach to product development, production and marketing. Falk Data Systems has been producing top quality computer software at reasonable prices, continuously, since 1987. Please feel free to contact me (Bob Falk) at any time if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the following address: Bob Falk Falk Data Systems 5322 Rockwood Court El Paso, Texas 79932-2412 U.S.A. I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows: Phone: (915) 584-7670 FAX: (915) 584-1540 Orders Only: (800) 326-5615 CompuServe: 71420,2431 Internet: 71420.2431@COMPUSERVE.COM Vendor/Distributor Information Page 4 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Part 2: Distribution Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------- Individuals who wish to distribute the Easy Format package to friends or associates may do so in accordance with the restrictions outlined in LICENSE.DOC. Limited Distribution License: ----------------------------- As the exclusive copyright holder for Easy Format, Falk Data Systems authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions. Please refer to the additional information listed below which is specific to ASP and non-ASP Disk Vendors, Computer Clubs, and Disk-of-the-Month style distribution. The Easy Format package is defined as containing all the material listed in the PACKING.LST text file. If any files listed in the PACKING.LST text file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden. Please contact us to obtain a complete package suitable for distribution. o The Easy Format package - including all related program files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete package, without exception. The PACKING.LST text file contains a list of all files that are part of the Easy Format package. o No price or other compensation may be charged for the Easy Format package. A distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally. o The Easy Format package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package. Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a written agreement from Falk Data Systems. For information on combining the Easy Format package with related programs to form a "disk-set", please refer to the information below for ASP or non-ASP Disk Vendors. o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using any means, without the written permission of Falk Data Systems. In other words, the disk-based Vendor/Distributor Information Page 5 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form. o The Easy Format package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others. o The person receiving a copy of the Easy Format package MUST be made aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for evaluation, and that Falk Data Systems has not received any royalties or payment for the product. This requirement can be met by including the complete Easy Format package, which contains any appropriate registration reminders. o The person receiving a copy of the Easy Format package MUST be made aware that he or she does not become a registered user until Falk Data Systems has received payment for registration of the software. This requirement can be met by including the complete Easy Format package, which contains any appropriate registration reminders. o Falk Data Systems prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the Easy Format package, without written permission from Falk Data Systems. If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in November, 1990. o Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. o U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this package 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 Falk Data Systems, 5322 Rockwood Court, El Paso, Texas, 79932-2412. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Falk Data Systems. Vendor/Distributor Information Page 6 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - The following additional information and restrictions are intended for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the Easy Format package. ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information: ----------------------------------------------- Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute the Easy Format package in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above. ASP Associate Members (often called "ASP Approved Vendors") in good standing do not need to request permission to distribute this package. This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you otherwise, in writing. If your address, as listed in the ASP Vendor Catalog is incorrect, please send us your current address so we can ensure that you always have the most current version (mailed in a sealed envelope). ASP Associate Members in good standing will receive free upgrades for all shareware products developed and distributed by Falk Data Systems. ASP Vendor Members - Disk Sets: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Easy Format package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) may do so provided that all the other restrictions listed above are met. Please check the release date of the version you have. If the version is over six (6) months old then please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in November, 1990. Vendor/Distributor Information Page 7 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information: ---------------------------------------- Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate Members, but who wish to distribute the Easy Format package must comply with the following restrictions (in addition to those listed above, beginning on page 5). In order for us to ensure that only current versions are distributed, we require that you request permission from us (Falk Data Systems) to distribute any of our products. You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. When making your request please ensure that we have your correct address and phone number, as well as the name of the person we may contact if necessary. Other (Non-ASP) Vendors - Disk Sets: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the Easy Format package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from Falk Data Systems prior to beginning such a distribution. Applying for ASP Associate Membership: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership, simply write to the following address and request a Vendor Application Package: Executive Director ASP P.O. Box 5786 Bellevue, WA 98006 U.S.A. or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive Director 71327,2051. If you (Non-ASP Vendors) would like to be placed on our mailing list for future upgrades to any of our products, please refer to the "Vendor Update Program", described below. Vendor/Distributor Information Page 8 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - Computer Clubs: --------------- Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the Easy Format package to their disk library may do so in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above (beginning on page 5). If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. If you would like your Computer Club or User Group to be placed on our mailing list for future upgrades to any of our products, please contact us for complete details. Our address, phone number, and CompuServe User ID number is listed above (page 4). Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution: ------------------------------------------------- If you would like to distribute the Easy Format package as a Disk-of-the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then the following restrictions apply: ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute the Easy Format package under the Disk-of-the-Month style of distribution. Others (non-ASP Members) must contact us in advance to ensure that you have the most current version of the software. You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your inventory of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may be shipped as Disk-of-the-Month disks. This version was released in November, 1990. CD-ROM and Other Collections: ----------------------------- If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other collection, please check the release date of the version you have. If the version is over six (6) months old then please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in November, 1990. ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Easy Format package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) may do so provided that all the other restrictions listed above are met. Vendor/Distributor Information Page 9 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the Easy Format package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from Falk Data Systems prior to beginning such a distribution. Vendor Update Program: ---------------------- Most non-ASP vendors have standard procedures for acquiring new files. They get them from other vendors, BBSs, etc. Most authors cannot afford to mail disks to hundreds (perhaps thousands) of vendors. However, some vendors prefer to obtain programs directly from the authors. If you would like to obtain programs directly from us, automatically, then please help us to cover the cost. If you are NOT an ASP Approved Vendor (in good standing), but you would still like to receive automatic updates directly from us, then please take advantage of our Vendor Update Program. Under this program you can receive updates for an entire year for only $10 per program (this helps to offset our costs). To receive updates, simply send us a letter with your name, company name, mailing address, the name of the person we should contact (such as your disk librarian), the program (or programs) for which you would like to receive updates, and a check or money order for $10 for each program (Countries outside of North America please add an additional $10 per program). Payment in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank only please. The Vendor Update Program is available for the following products (as of November, 1990): The Programmer's Productivity Pack The Programmer's Productivity Pack Lite Easy Format: The Fun Floppy Disk Formatter Peruse: An ASCII and Binary File Reader All vendors participating in our Vendor Update Program will automatically receive any NEW programs which we may release while their Vendor Update Program is in effect. NOTE: ASP Associate Members automatically receive free updates and do not need to apply for the Vendor Update Program. This is another advantage to being an ASP Associate Member. The Vendor Update Program is only intended to help us cover our expenses in those cases where a vendor desires to obtain the program directly from us. If you have other standard ways to obtain programs, then you may not want to use our Vendor Update Program. Vendor/Distributor Information Page 10 of 11 - Easy Format, Version 3.20 - Vendor.DOC - Please Help Us Serve You Better: -------------------------------- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding Easy Format. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or other information you print or distribute regarding the Easy Format package. Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing concept. Please refer to page 4 for our mailing address and phone number. Thank you for your support! Vendor/Distributor Information Page 11 of 11