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SUPPORT.DOC
Software Support Information for Software
Programs Written and Distributed by
Alan D. Applegate
Copyright (C) 1988, 1989, 1990 Alan D. Applegate
All Rights Reserved
Last Revision January, 1990
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INTRODUCTION
As much as I would like to offer unlimited toll-free support for
any software I've ever had anything to do with, simple economics
obviously don't allow me to do that.
Still, I want to provide a mechanism for reaching me, and for
providing some semblance of support. This document is intended
to provide such information.
COMMENTS - NO REPLY EXPECTED
Comments are simply observations or remarks about my software.
If you have flames, direct comments to the trash can and don't
bother me with them. If you have constructive things to say or
compliments about how my software has made your life better, you
are welcome to send them via FidoNet or conventional mail.
Please specify with your comments that no reply is expected.
I reserve the right to reply at my own expense should I be
inclined to do so.
COMMENTS OR INQUIRIES - REPLY DESIRED
Here's where things get tricky. You have several options.
Although I never ask for money for my programs (unless otherwise
noted), you can certainly send money if you want to cover the
expense of handling your inquiries. A few dollars by mail will
certainly motivate me to answer your inquiries in a timely manner
by your preferred method (FidoNet or regular mail). Don't go
overboard; if you send me one dollar and later send two dozen
FidoNet messages each asking for a reply, don't expect one. For
domestic calls, it costs me about $.25 for each message I send to
you. Send money accordingly, and don't overtax my resources by
sending frequent messages. Attempt to answer your own questions
by reading the manual BEFORE sending inquiries.
If you're satisfied with conventional mail, you're welcome to
mail your inquiries along with a self-addressed, stamped
Support Policy - Page 2
envelope. Obviously this method will only work within the United
States. If you're outside the United States, send money
sufficient to cover postage.
Finally, you can certainly call and leave a message on my BBS.
There is a message area available specifically for the purpose.
ALL users MUST be pre-registered. Complete registration
information is available simply by calling the BBS directly, or
you may send your name, mailing address, telephone number and
desired password via FidoNet or regular mail. Make certain that
you specify that you are requesting BBS access. Allow five (5)
days for processing.
SUMMARY
Whichever method you choose (or if you choose to figure your
problems out on your own) please try and understand my position.
I am not independently wealthy. I am not a high-paid programmer
or executive for a major corporation. Although $.25 isn't a lot
of money, multiplied by several hundred users of my software it
gets to be VERY expensive to offer free support.
In addition, spending exorbitant amounts of time answering
questions means I have even less of my precious time to spend
improving my software packages and creating new ones.
I have a life outside of FidoNet. If I don't get around to
answering your questions in what you consider a timely manner,
please be patient; I'm busy living my life.
You didn't pay anything for the software. Please try and
understand when it comes to paying for the support.
Finally, voice telephone calls ARE NOT ACCEPTED. For some
reason, my voice telephone number manages to get around once in a
while, despite the fact that it's unpublished. I DO NOT ACCEPT
VOICE CALLS REGARDING ANY FIDONET SOFTWARE, MY OWN OR SOMEONE
ELSE'S. I will rudely hang-up on anyone who calls, and I will
not return calls for messages left on my answering machine. NO
EXCEPTIONS. This is an invasion of my privacy, plain and simple.
THOSE ADDRESSES
Specify the name of the software program you're asking about with
your correspondence, and in the case of conventional mail, on the
outside of your envelope as shown here.
Conventional Mail
(Name of Software Program)
Alan D. Applegate
P. O. Box 260723
Lakewood, CO 80226-0723
Support Policy - Page 3
FidoNet
1:104/36.0
Direct (BBS)
(303)-778-7312
24 Hours (Except 1:00am to 5:00am Mountain Time)
9600 Baud Maximum (HST/V.32)
THANKS
Lastly, thanks for using my software, and thanks for your
understanding.