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PC-Proof (tm)
"This is the grammar checker you've been waiting for" (tm)
VERSION 2.0a
COPYRIGHT 1993 BY INTELLECT SYSTEMS, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Please read the following questions and answers section. It describes
some of the less obvious features of the program and answers some
commonly asked questions. Please read the license and disclaimer at
the end of the release notes. You agree to abide by this agreement if
you use the program.
THIS DOCUMENTATION CONTAINS MANY DELIBERATE GRAMMAR ERRORS
To help you learn how PC-Proof works, try running PC-Proof on this
documentation file. Simply press F1 to start the proofreading process
and type in PCPROOF.DOC as the file to proofread. Try to experiment
with the program's various options. You will see that PC-Proof is a
very powerful and comprehensive GRAMMAR checking program. When the
program has finished proofreading, press ESC so tat you don't
accidentally modify this file or your settings. If you are viewing
this file during installation, press any key to view the next page.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT PC-PROOF
WHAT IS PC-PROOF?
PC-Proof is a professional quality grammar checker that can detect many
subtle and complex errors such as dropped words, extra words, or words
that have been misspelled into another word. These are embarrassing
errors that the other grammar checkers miss. It can also detect many
other grammar errors including subject/verb agreement, missing
articles, commonly confused words, double negatives, and passive voice.
PC-Proof is compatible with WordPerfect, Word, Works, WinWord,
ProWrite, PC-Write, WordStar and other word processors. Full mouse
support is provided for the windows-like interface. Network support is
also provided. If you've been waiting for a program that can actually
check your grammar (instead of just your style), PC-Proof is the
grammar checker for you. This ain't no style or readability checker,
PC-Proof knows English! PC-Proof requires 275K of memory, DOS 2.1 or higher
and a version 8.x mouse driver.
HOW DO YOU USE PC-PROOF?
To start PC-Proof, you need to type in the command "pcproof" at the
directory prompt. After you start the program, you will see the main
screen and a menu bar on the top line. This menu system is similar to
many graphical interfaces. To activate the menus, you can use the
mouse to point at menu items or you can press F10 to activate the top
menu bar. You can also activate menu items by pressing the ALT key and
the first letter of the menu item. For example, pressing ALT-F
activates the Files menu. To select between items (such as buttons and
checkboxes) in the dialog boxes, press the TAB key or point at each
item with the mouse. To cancel any command, press the ESC key. You
can also activate menus by pressing the highlighted shortcut key in
each menu item. You can also use the mouse to click on the bottom
status line to activate commands. Make sure that you has loaded the
latest version of the mouse driver. PC-Proof may not work with older
mouse drivers. To quit PC-Proof, you can use the "Exit" command or you
can press ESC or ALT-X. Never quit PC-Proof by turning off your
machine or rebooting.
CAN I USE MY WORD PROCESSOR'S FILES?
PC-Proof can read files created by WordPerfect 5.0+, Microsoft Word for
DOS, Microsoft Word for Windows, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Write,
Professional Write and other file formats which are mostly ASCII text
such as PC-Write and WordStar. You should try PC-Proof with a file
from your word processor to check if it works. If you give PC-Proof an
unknown file format, PC-Proof will try to read only the text portion of
the file. If you are checking a PC-Write file, you must select the
"Use PC-Write or extended ASCII files" checkbox in the "Program
Options" dialog (Press F4). You can also try this option if PC-Proof
cannot normally read your word processor's file format. If you cannot
get PC-Proof to read your word processor's file format, you will need
to create an ASCII file from your word processor. Refer to the your
word processor's manual on how to create ASCII files.
HOW DO I START PROOFREADING A FILE?
First, create a file in your wordprocessor. Spell check your document
if your word processor supports this feature. Save your file normally
but make sure that the file has not been encrypted. PC-Proof cannot
read encrypted files. If you are using Microsoft Word, make sure that
the file is not fast-saved. Note the name and directory of the file
that you saved. Quit your word processor.
Start PC-Proof by typing "pcproof" at the DOS prompt. After PC-Proof
starts, activate the "Files" menu by pointing and clicking on it with
the mouse or by pressing ALT-F. A pull-down menu will give you two
proofreading options. You can choose to "Interactively proofread" your
document (press F1) or you can "Report Only" proofread (press F2).
If your select the interactive option, PC-Proof will stop and display
each sentence which might contain a grammar error. You can then
proofread the sentence and decide if it is correct. The incorrect
sentences are written to a problem report file.
If you choose the report only proofreading option (press F2), PC-Proof
will proofread the entire document without stopping. All of the
suspect sentences will be written to a report file. The advantage of
this method is that you can do something else while your document is
being proofread. The disadvantage is that you will need to review both
correct and incorrect sentences it the problem report and you can't use
the on-line help provided in the interactive mode.
After you have selected a proofreading method, a dialog box will appear
that will allow you to enter the name of the file that you want to
proofread. You can enter the name of the file directly or you can use
the mouse or TAB/arrow keys to highlight one of the files displayed in the
dialog box. You can also switch the directory by only typing in the
directory instead of the filename.
After you enter a file to proofread, you will be asked to confirm the name
of the report file. All of the errors that you find with PC-Proof will be
written to the report file for you to review later. The name of the report
file is the same as your original file except that the file extension is
changed to ".RPT".
After you confirm the name of the report file, the proofreading process
begins. The top part of the screen will show each word as it is being
proofread. When PC-Proof finds an error, a short explantion is shown in the
middle of the screen. Your proofreading options are displayed on the bottom.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN PC-PROOF FINDS A SUSPECTED ERROR?
When PC-Proof finds a suspected error, it will highlight the word near
the problem and display a message indicating the nature of the problem.
You should carefully read the entire sentence because the actual mistake
can appear anywhere before or after the highlighted word. PC-Proof
will also only report a single error per sentence. You need to read
the entire sentence to make sure that there isn't another error in the
sentence. if the explanation/advice message is difficult to
understand, you can press F1 to get a more detailed explanation. A
dialog box will appear on the bottom of the screen which allows you to
take six options. Use the mouse to select a button or press the first
letter of the button. Your options are:
[1] FIND NEXT PROBLEM
Don't do anything because the sentence is correct. Remember,
it is up to you to decide if a sentence flagged by the
program is actually wrong. Select this option if the
sentence is correct.
[2] REPORT THIS PROBLEM
Write the incorrect sentence an an explanation of the error
to a problem report file. If the sentence is wrong and the
explanation of the problem makes sense to you, then select
this option.
[3] EDIT THIS SENTENCE
Fix the incorrect sentence and recheck the sentence for
errors. This option allows you to edit the incorrect
sentence. The original sentence and the edited sentence are
written to the problem report file. Your corrections are NOT
made to he original file. If you are checking a WordPerfect 5.0,
PC-Write or ASCII file, you will be able to modify the original
file after you have finished checking the entire document.
Otherwise you will need to use your word processor to make
the changes again. HOWEVER, MODIFYING YOUR ORIGINAL FILE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED! Formatting such as line length, page breaks and
margins are not preserved in the edited sentences. It is a better
idea to use your word processor to make a correction. You can
use PC-Proof's TSR feature to swap between your word processor
and PC-Proof.
[4] COMMENT ON THIS SENTENCE
Add your own comment about how to fix the problem. If the
program finds a mistake, but the explanation is completely
irrelevant or wrong, this option allows you to make a
note for yourself about what needs to be changed. Your
comment needs to contain enough information for you to
correct the sentence later on.
[5] IGNORE THIS KIND OF ERROR
Ignore this type of problem from now on. The program can report
over 40 different kinds of errors. Some of these errors such
as 'commas needed for large numbers', which flags numbers like 39847,
may not be important to you. Use this option to turn off error
messages that are not important to you.
[6] QUIT CHECKING FOR PROBLEMS
Quit the program. If you decide that you do not want to check
the rest of your document, select this option to quit.
{NEW! 2.0} If you choose to use the edit or comment options, PC-Proof
presents a simple editor for you to use. It supports all of the
standard editing keys. You can edit sentences up to 2,000 characters
in length with up to 127 words. You can insert line breaks by just
pressing the Enter key but automatic word wrapping is not supported.
{NEW! 2.0} When PC-Proof has completed checking your file, it will
display some statistics about your file and it reports the approximate
grade level of your file. This grade level is based on the Gunning Fog
index and it represents the approximate education level which is needed
to understand your document.
{NEW! 2.0} You can select to print the report file to your printer.
You can then use this printed report to make corrections with your word
processor. If your word processor can display more than one file at a
time, you can load the report file into your word processor along with
the original text file. This will allow you to view the problem report
and your original text at the same time. Use the 'search' feature of
your word processor to find and correct each error in the report file.
If you selected to edit some of your sentences and you are using a
WordPerfect, ASCII, or PC-Write file, you will be asked if you want
your original file to be modified. {NEW! 2.0} If you choose to modify
your file, you will be prompted for the name of the modified file. If
you choose to overwrite the original file, the original file will be
renamed with the extension ".BAK". PC-Proof will then insert the
changes into the file. When PC-Proof is finished, you can choose to
delete the report file. When you modify your original document with
PC-Proof, you must check for formatting changes since PC-Proof does not
preserve the formatting on the edited sentences. Word spacing, fonts,
page breaks and margins can be altered. You should always proofread a
document before doing any complicated formatting.
CAN I SKIP PROOFREADING IF I USE PC-PROOF?
No, PC-Proof is not designed eliminate manual proofreading. There
will always be some errors which cannot be detected by any grammar
checking program. However, PC-Proof can help you by pointing out
sentences that might contain errors. PC-Proof helps you to proofread.
It does not replace proofreading.
HOW ACCURATE IS PC-PROOF'S ADVICE?
English is a very complex language that can be used in many different
ways. Because of this, PC-Proof may not be able to precisely identify
the error in a sentence. Therefore you should use the program's advice
as a general guide to finding an error. You should first proofread the
suspect sentence. If you can't figure out what is wrong, then you
should look at the word that is highlighted and the message in the
explanation/advice window. You can get additional advice by pressing
F1. If is still looks correct, then it probably is correct. Don't
spend time on sentences that look correct. PC-Proof will flag some
perfectly correct sentences due to the complex nature of English.
CAN I USE PC-PROOF WHILE I AM IN MY WORD PROCESSOR?
{NEW! 2.0} Yes, PC-Proof can be loaded as a TSR (Terminate and stay
resident) program. This means that you can be in your word processor,
hit a hot-key (ALT-G) and you will be switched to PC-Proof. By
pressing the hot-key again, you will be switched back to your word
processor. This makes it easy for you to switch to your word processor
when PC-Proof finds a mistake. However, this advanced feature may not
work with every word processor and computer configuration. For
example, PC-Proof cannot run as a TSR with Microsoft Word 5.5. PC-Proof
will also not work with programs which run in graphics mode. Do not
attempt to load PC-Proof into high memory or use the TSR feature with
other program switching software like Microsoft Windows. Please test
the TSR feature before relying on it. You should make sure that you
have backed up your hard-disk and recorded any important system
configuration (CMOS) values before testing. If you cannot get PC-Proof
to run as a TSR, you can still swap programs by using a program
switching program like DESQView, Software Carousel or Microsoft
Windows. Dos 5.0 users can use the DOSSHELL program to swap between
applications. If you are having problems using the TSR feature, read
the file HELPME.DOC for more help.
HOW DO I LOAD PC-PROOF AS A TSR?
To load PC-Proof as a TSR, you run it with the command line
argument of "-tsr". For example, the following command will load
PC-proof as a TSR program.
pcproof -tsr
You can include this command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file if you always
want PC-Proof to be loaded. PC-Proof will occupy about 11.2k of memory
when it is loaded as a TSR and it cannot be loaded into high memory.
After PC-Proof loads, it will display the currently selected hot-key
combination and you will be returned to the standard DOS prompt. You
may then start your word processor. You can switch back and forth
between your word proccessor and PC-Proof by pressing the hot-key
combination ALT-G. To unload PC-Proof from memory, select the "Exit"
command in PC-Proof.
WHAT OPTIONS CAN BE CHANGED?
You can change PC-Proof's options by selecting "Options" in the main
menu. You can switch on and off any of the program's error messages
under the "Turn grammar rules on/off" menu command (Press F3). If the
rule description displayed in the option page is confusing, press F1 to
get an in-depth explanation of the message.
Under the "Program Options" dialog box (press F4), you can select a
default directory and you can change the color scheme to black and
white if are using an LCD or monochrome monitor. You can also change
PC-Proof's error sensitivity and you can select if you are checking a
PC-Write document or a document which doesn't contain standard
characters. {NEW! 2.0} If you don't use the report file or you never
want to change its default name, you can choose to not display the
report file name confirmation dialog box. This will allow you to start
your proofreading immediately after you have entered the name of the
file. The last option allows you to slow the program down so that you
can read along while PC-Proof is checking your document.
{NEW! 2.0} The "TSR" Options allow you to change how the TSR feature
operates. If you do not have any EMS or XMS memory, PC-Proof creates a
large 1.3 megabyte temporary file. This file is normally located in
the same directory that you started PC-Proof with. However, you can
change the name and location of this file to anything you want. If you
have a RAMDisk, you might want to put the tempfile on the RAMDisk for
extra speed. Just make sure that there is 1.3 MB avaliable on the
drive. If you have EMS or XMS memory, PC-Proof will use this memory
instead of creating a temporary file. PC-Proof requires either 1.3MB
of XMS memory or 700K of EMS memory. If you are having problems using
this memory, you can choose not to use EMS or XMS memory in the TSR
options. You can also select the hot-key combination. You can select
any combination of shift keys along with any other key.
{NEW! 2.0} The "Color Options" allow you to change the screen colors.
You may select different color combinations for the windows, menus,
and dialogs. The color combinations are stored in the file PCPROOF.COL
and you can erase this file if you want to reset the color scheme.
HOW DO I SAVE AND RETRIEVE MY OPTIONS?
You can save or retrieve your options under the options menu. The Save
Options (press F5) command allows you to save your options. Your
configuration file is normally stored in the directory that you started
PC-Proof in. The Retrieve Options (press F6) command allows you to
select a configuration file. PC-Proof includes several sample
configuration files which have the file extension of ".CFG". For
example, the file REVIEWER.CFG has all of the grammar rules turned on
with maximum sensitivity. Use this configuration file for maximum
error detection. The default configuration file NORMAL.CFG has some
rules like 'passive voice' turned off. If you want PC-Proof to detect
these problem, you must turn them on in the options menu. Experiment
with the .CFG files to find the one that suits you the best. The
configuration file which is being used is noted at the top of the
option page. All of your options except for your color options are
saved in the configuration file.
WHAT IS THE ERROR SENSITIVITY OPTION?
PC-Proof has two sensitivity levels for checking grammar errors. The
normal setting is good for checking most documents. However, if you
want to detect as many errors as possible, you can use the extra
sensitive setting. This setting will find more errors. However, it
will also present twice as many sentences for you to proofread. The
extra sensitive setting will flag an larger number of correct sentences
than the normal setting. However, if you need the highest grammar checking
accuracy and are willing to proofread more sentences, you should use
the extra sensitive setting.
CAN I REPORT ERRORS THAT PC-PROOF DIDN'T CATCH?
{NEW! 2.0} If you are reading along with PC-Proof and spot an error
that was missed, you can report this error by pressing any key to pause
PC-Proof. When PC-Proof is paused, you can select to create a comment
for the text displayed in the top window. The text and your comment
are written to the report file for you to review later. You can also
use the cursor keys to scroll backwards in the file. You can scroll
upto 2,000 characters backwards. After you have made your comment,
PC-Proof will resume proofreading where it left off. If your computer
is too fast to read along with PC-Proof, you can slow PC-Proof down in
the "Program Options" (Press F4) dialog box.
HOW CAN PC-PROOF HELP TO REVIEW OTHER PEOPLE'S WRITING?
{NEW! 2.0} If you normally review other people's writing, it is
difficult to provide them with feedback without obliterating the
original printout with red-ink and post-it notes or modifying the
original disk file. With PC-Proof, you can read along and place
feedback comments in a report file by using the pause and comment
feature. The original author can then review the report file which
contains the text in question and your comments. PC-Proof provides a
special configuration file named 'READONLY.CFG' which turns off all of
the grammar rules if you only want to place your comments in a report
file.
CAN PC-PROOF HELP ME TO MANUALLY PROOFREAD?
{NEW! 2.0} Yes, even if you use PC-Proof, you will still need to
carefully read and check everything you have written. If you use
PC-Proof as a crutch instead of doing old-fashioned manual
proofreading, your writing quality may actually decrease. There is
still no substitute for the human eye. But PC-Proof can help you if
you read along while PC-Proof is checking for errors. You can set
PC-Proof's speed to a comfortable reading rate. PC-Proof will then
display every single word in your document for your review. By pacing
your reading rate, you are far less likely to skim past a careless
writing mistake. PC-Proof also removes any extraneous formatting and
graphics from your text. Remember, if it absolutely, positively has to
be correct, you need to carefully proofread every word in your
document. PC-Proof allows you to do this.
HOW DO YOU MAKE PC-PROOF RUN FASTER?
There are two things you can do to make PC-Proof run faster.
1. You can use a disk caching program like SMARTDRIVE.
2. You can load the entire program into a RAM disk.
You will need about 1 Meg of RAM disk or disk cache. Registered
users will receive an internal cache file that speeds up PC-Proof
on short documents.
CAN PC-PROOF USE COMMAND LINE ARGUMENTS?
{NEW! 2.0} Yes, PC-Proof supports several command line arguments which
allow you to use the program in batch files or at the DOS prompt. You
use these commands by placing them after "pcproof" when you start the
program. Command line arguments can be preceded by either a dash "-"
or a slash "/". The supported commands are as follows:
Option Description
<filename> If you start pcproof followed by the name of a file,
PC-Proof will start an interactive check with the file.
EXAMPLE: pcproof myfile.txt
-h or -? Use either "-h" or "-?" to display help on using the
command line arguments.
EXAMPLE: pcproof -h
-b The -b option allows you to run PC-Proof in batch file
mode. This means that the program will run a report only
check without any input from the user. You must provide a
filename if you use this option.
EXAMPLE: pcproof myfile.txt -b
-r <reportname> The -r option allows you to specify the name of the report
file. Follow -r with a space and the filename of the report.
EXAMPLE: pcproof myfile.txt -r report.txt
-c <configfile> The -c option allows you to select the program option
(configuration) file.
EXAMPLE: pcproof myfile.txt -c myconfig.cfg
-tsr This option allows you to run PC-Proof as a TSR
pop-up program.
The command line arguments can be used in any combination in any order.
EXAMPLE: pcproof myfile.txt -b -r report.txt -c myconfig.cfg
This example will run pcproof in batch mode on the file "myfile.txt"
with the report file "report.txt" with the configuration file
"myconfig.cfg".
WHAT KIND OF WRITING ERRORS ARE DETECTED BY THE PROGRAM?
PC-Proof is primarily designed to detect unusual word usage errors.
These errors include:
1. Accidentally leaving out a word - EXAMPLE:
A teacher tried teach a difficult class.
2. Putting in an extra word - EXAMPLE:
The those cars are good.
3. Misspelling a word into another word - EXAMPLE:
I put the car it the garage.
These are not subtle errors, but these are errors which can escape
careful proofreading. By pointing out sentences which might contain these
errors, the user has a better chance of finding and correcting them.
PC-Proof is designed to catch these major mistakes rather than trying
to find subtle writing style mistakes. PC-Proof can also detect many
other types of errors. Use the 'Turn grammar rules on/off' menu item
under the 'Options' menu to see the problems that PC-Proof can detect.
HOW DOES PC-PROOF WORK?
PC-Proof uses a unique, "molecular" parsing approach which represents
a significant advance in language processing technology. This approach
treats each word in the language like an atom which has particular
attributes and binding characteristics. By applying relatively simple
rules, it can bee determined if a set of words can combine to form a
grammatical sentence. This process is similar to determining if a set
of atoms can combine to form a molecule. This "molecular" technology
is so unique that it has a patent pending. Intellect Systems has been
developing this technology for over five years.
CAN I USE PC-PROOF WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS?
You can easily use PC-Proof with Microsoft Windows 3.1. By using
MS-Windows, you can run your word processor in one window, and PC-Proof
in another. When PC-Proof finds a mistake, you can easily switch to
your word processor to make the correction. The file PCPROOF.PIF has
been provided for use with MS-Windows. In order to use the mouse in
Windows 3.1, make sure to use the mouse driver that came with
MS-Windows. Start the mouse driver before you start MS-Windows. You
will be able to activate the menus just like any other MS-Windows
application. PC-Proof is also available in a MS-Windows version.
Contact your software distributor or Intellect Systems if you are
interested in the Windows version (WinProof) rather than the DOS
version (PC-Proof).
CAN I USE PC-PROOF ON A NETWORK?
PC-Proof can be used on a network. The evaluation version of PC-Proof
will only allow one user to use PC-Proof at a time. You may order
multiple-user versions of PC-Proof when you register. Network users
should start PC-Proof from their personal directories and modify the
PATH variable to include the directory where PC-Proof is installed. If
a network user saves a configuration file, it will be saved in their
own personal directory. This allows each user to have their own set of
configuration files. If you are running PC-Proof under Microsoft
Windows 3.1, you should specify your personal directory in the "Working
Directory" entry in the "Program Item Properties" dialog. If you are
setting a tempfile name in TSR Options, make sure that no one else on
the network is using the same tempfile name and directory.
I CANNOT GET PC-PROOF TO RUN ON MY MACHINE.
HOW DO I GET HELP ON PC-PROOF?
If you have problems using PC-Proof, read the file HELPME.DOC. This
file contains answers to some common problems and questions. Please
make sure that you are using a recent mouse driver (8.2 or higher). If
HELPME.DOC does not answer your questions, you can write to Intellect
Systems. You can create a self-addressed letter by selecting 'Contact
Intellect Systems' under the 'Help' menu item. Users can also call
Intellect Systems if they cannot wait for a written reply. CompuServe
users can write to ID 72630,3457. {NEW! 2.0} You can also print the
manual from the "Help" menu under "Print Manual".
WHY SHOULD I REGISTER FOR PC-PROOF?
1). You get the latest an best version of PC-Proof. If you like
this version of PC-Proof, you will love the next version. Many
improvements are on the way in features, accuracy and speed. The only
way to make sure that you get the latest version is to register.
2). You get printed documentation, technical support, and newsletters.
Only registered users receive telephone technical support. These can
help you use the product and keep you informed of changes.
3). Your registration dollars support future versions of PC-Proof.
If you don't support PC-Proof, Intellect Systems will not be able
to develop improved versions of PC-Proof.
4). Registration allows you to remove the registration reminders that
appear after the 30-day trial period has expired.
If you are not registering because of a problem with the program,
please tell us what you didn't like. If Intellect Systems chooses to
correct the problem, you will be eligible to receive a free registered
copy of PC-Proof.
WHY SHOULD I BUY PC-PROOF INSTEAD OF ANOTHER GRAMMAR CHECKER?
PC-Proof is better than the competition because it can find complex and
subtle grammar errors without overflagging correct sentences. Using
their default settings, other grammar checkers will flag almost every
single sentence in a document as having a problem even when there
aren't any errors. On the other hand, PC-Proof flags very few correct
sentences. For example, Intellect Systems tested the major grammar
checkers with this documentation file PCPROOF.DOC which contains
approximately 297 sentences. There were 19 errors placed in the
documentation. Grammatik 5 reported approximately 250 problems in this
document but only detected 13 of the errors. Correct Grammar 4.0
reported 124 problems and detected 10 of the errors. RightWriter for
Windows flagged 204 problems and detected only nine of the errors. All
of the grammar checkers were configured with their default rule set
with the spelling turned off. On the same text, PC-Proof detected all
19 errors and did not flag any correct sentences. This is a dramatic
difference. This is only one example, but PC-Proof consistently flags
fewer correct sentences and more incorrect sentences. If you only want
to catch grammar errors and don't want to be bothered by style issues,
the only grammar checker to use is PC-Proof.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
If you have a printer, PC-Proof can print out a registration form for
you with the 'Registering PC-Proof' command under the 'Help' menu.
{NEW! 2.0} You can also print and fill out the ORDER.FRM file by
selecting "Print Registration Form" under the "Help" menu. The cost
for registering PC-Proof is just $40. CompuServe users can register
on-line by using the "GO SWREG" command. You can also order from
Public (software) Library with your MC, Visa, AmEx, or Discover card by
calling 800-242-4PsL (from overseas: 713-524-6394) or by FAX to
713-524-6398 or by CompuServe to 71355,470. THESE NUMBERS ARE FOR
ORDERING ONLY. Intellect Systems can NOT be reached at those numbers.
A higher registration fee may apply for CompuServe and credit card
orders. To contact Intellect Systems for information about dealer
pricing, volume discounts, site licensing, the status of shipment of
the product, the latest version number or for technical information, or
to discuss returns, call 206-226-0429 or write:
Intellect Systems
P.O. Box 58213
Renton WA, 98058
Prices are subject to change.
INTELLECT SYSTEMS
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Carefully read the following terms and conditions. Use or distribution
of PC-Proof constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions
and your agreement to abide by them. PC-Proof is distributed under the
"Shareware" concept.
Non-registered users are granted a limited license to use PC-Proof for
one month on a private non-commercial basis, for the express purpose of
determining whether PC-Proof is suitable for your needs. At the end of
the one month period, you must either register your copy of PC-Proof or
discontinue using PC-Proof. Using PC-Proof beyond the one month trial
period is in violation of United States copyright law. The cost of
registration is currently $40. Prices are subject to change.
Registered users are granted a license to use PC-Proof on a single
computer. A registered user may use the program on a different
computer, so long as the program is only being used on one computer at
a time. If several people use the software at the same time, you must
pay a license fee for each person using the software. This includes
network installations. This license only grants you the right to use
PC-Proof. Intellect Systems retains the title to PC-Proof. Registered
users may not share the registration key, which is supplied to licensed
users only. The supplied registration key may only be used by the
licensee specified in the original order for the license. By ordering
a license, you acknowledge that the registration key represents a trade
secret and agree to protect it as such. Misuse of the registration key
is subject to the collection of triple the fees that should have been
collected and all legal fees and costs.
Intellect Systems warrants that all disks and physical documentation
provided to registered users are free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of your purchase.
If you discover a defect within the warranty period, the diskette or
documentation will be replaced without any additional charge.
You are granted a limited license to copy PC-Proof for the trial use of
others providing you distribute the files in their unmodified form and
make it clear to the recipient that this is not free software but
payment of a license fee is required for continued use after the trial
period. Public BBS and shareware distributors must notify Intellect
Systems that they are distributing PC-Proof. See VENDOR.DOC for
further licensing requirements and information for disk distributors.
**************** BBS OPERATORS/SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS *************
PLEASE NOTIFY INTELLECT SYSTEMS THAT YOU ARE DISTRIBUTING PC-PROOF.
Please provide Intellect Systems with your address and phone number
so that Intellect Systems can keep you informed of program updates.
If you wish to provide editorial/press coverage about PC-Proof, please
contact Intellect Systems for the latest version and news.
PC-Proof is protected by both United States copyright law and
international treaty provisions. Unauthorized copying is strictly
forbidden. In addition to copyright protection, you agree to not
modify PC-Proof in any way, including but not limited to disassembling,
decompiling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program.
Intellect Systems warrants that the program will perform in substantial
compliance with the documentation supplied with the software product.
If a significant defect in the product is found within 3 months of
registering, the defect will be corrected or the purchaser will be
entitled to a refund minus any shipping and handling charges. In no
event will such a refund exceed the purchase price of the product.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND
WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT,
NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. GOOD DATA
PROCESSING PROCEDURES DICTATE THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED
WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE
ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. INTELLECT SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES
DUE TO THE LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER REASON EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ALL OF THE SHAREWARE
AUTHOR'S RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE SOFTWARE NOT EXPRESSLY
GRANTED, ARE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE AUTHOR. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of implied warranties so these exclusions may not
apply to you. You may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
**** ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR IMPORTANT FILES BEFORE USING PC-PROOF ****.
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Intellect Systems is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe
message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
To contact Intellect Systems, write to
Intellect Systems, P.O. Box 58213, Renton, WA 98058.
Send EMAIL to: CompuServe 72630,3457, Internet 72630.3457@compuserve.com
If you cannot wait for a written reply, call (206) 226-0429 M-F 10AM-4PM PST
Copyright 1993 by Intellect Systems - all rights reserved. All
Intellect Systems products are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intellect Systems. PC-Proof is a trademark of Intellect Systems.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
To review this information again, print or view the file PCPROOF.DOC.