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- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
- buying it. You are permitted under the terms of the license to use
- this software for 30 days without any payments. If you continue to
- use this software past this point, you must register (buy) it.
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- All copyright laws apply to shareware, and the copyright holder
- retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below.
- Like authors of commercial software, shareware authors are
- accomplished programmers, and the programs are of comparable quality.
- (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The difference
- is the method of distribution. The shareware author specifically
- grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either in
- general or to a specific group.
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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 found
- on a store shelf or shareware. Shareware 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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