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B L A N K - I T (tm)
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Version 5.1b
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D I S T R I B U T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
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Last updated: October, 1992
This file contains information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors,
Electronic Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), Computer Clubs, User Groups,
and others who wish to distribute the BLANK-IT 5.1b package.
Hereafter, the name BLANK-IT will refer to BLANK-IT Version 5.1b.
BLANK-IT is a trademark of Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc.
For sample descriptions which you may use to describe the product
please refer to the DESCRIBE.DOC text file.
Individual and Company users: Please refer to BLANK-IT.DOC and
REGISTER.DOC for more information.
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Distribution Requirements:
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Limited Distribution License:
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As the exclusive copyright holder for BLANK-IT, Rhode Island Soft
Systems authorizes on-line distribution only in accordance with
the following restrictions.
o The BLANK-IT 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. In such an event, please contact
Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. to obtain a complete package
suitable for distribution.
o The BLANK-IT package - including all related program
files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any
way (other than that mentioned in the following paragraph)
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 BLANK-IT package.
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o Many BBSs customarily add a small text file
(advertisement) to each archived file. This text file
describes the BBS and tells people that the file was
downloaded from that particular BBS. Other BBSs add a
small one-line message with their BBS name and phone
number into the compressed file, which will display when
the file is uncompressed. Either of these methods of
mentioning your BBS are acceptable and may be used,
provided the program and documentation is otherwise
unmodified and complete.
o Small additions to the package, such as the introductory
or installation batch files used by many shareware disk
vendors, are acceptable so long as they identify themselves
as being added by the distributor, and not part of BLANK-IT.
The files may be archived into a single distribution file
in accordance with the restrictions listed in DESCRIBE.DOC
(ie. archive's filename).
o No price or other compensation may be charged for the BLANK-IT
package. A distribution fee 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 In order to maximize resources, Vendors often provide several
different programs/packages on a single disk -- this is perfectly
acceptable to Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. We require that
the BLANK-IT files be bundled in such a way as to be presented
as distinct and separate from those of other packages. Archiving
our distribution files into a single file (in accordance with
guidelines set forth in DESCRIBE.DOC) is a suggested method of
accomplishing this goal.
o Rhode Island Soft Systems prohibits the distribution of
outdated versions of the BLANK-IT package, without written
permission from Rhode Island Soft Systems. If the version
you have obtained is over six (6) months old, please
contact us to ensure that you have the most current
version. This version was released in October of 1992.
o ASP Approved Distributors (including Vendors and BBSs)
in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute
the BLANK-IT package.
o Non-ASP Distributors may distribute BLANK-IT without
requesting permission; however, they must inform Rhode Island
Soft Systems, Inc. of the intent to distribute BLANK-IT (a
post card will suffice) and must cease distribution immediately
upon receipt of a written request from Rhode Island Soft
Systems, Inc. (should we request cessation of distribution).
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o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in
part, using any means, without the written permission of Rhode
Island Soft Systems. In other words, the disk-based documentation
may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form.
o 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.
o The BLANK-IT 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 Rhode Island
Soft Systems.
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 Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc.
PO Box 748, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rhode Island
Soft Systems, Inc..
Applying for ASP Membership:
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If you would like to apply for ASP Membership (to become an ASP Author,
Vendor, Publisher, or BBS member), simply write to the following address
and request the appropriate Membership Application Package:
ASP Executive Director
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
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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