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PUBLIC DOMAIN < > SHAREWARE < > FREEWARE
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Use these programs at │ Additional payment must │ Use these programs at
no charge. │ be made to the author of │ no charge.
│ these type programs if │
These are some very │ you continue to use them │ Same as Public Domain
good programs which │ after a reasonable trial │
the author allows you │ period for evaluation. │
to use without charge.│ │
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The Meaning of Shareware
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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. Individual programs
differ on details. Some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
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.
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 system 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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The small amount paid to Emerald Coast Software Distributors covers
the cost of our disks, advertising, labels, duplication and
distribution expenses.
The programmers (authors) receive nothing unless you make payment
directly to them. If you continue using their program then you must
register it.
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