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GEOD
Version 1.1
(c) Copyright 1992-1993
H. S. Aurand
All rights reserved.
30 May 1993
SHAREWARE INFORMATION
This software, while copyrighted, is shareware. This has two
advantages for the user. First, price is minimized by drastically
reducing advertising and distribution costs, and second, shareware is
offered on a try-before-buy basis.
This means that the software may be tried without paying for a
license. Trying means using the program only for suitability testing.
If used more than this, the user must register the software with the
developer and pay an affordable amount for a license to use the
program.
This program is produced by 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.
The definition of shareware promulgated by ASP that is applicable to
this shareware follows:
"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.
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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.
"DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
"Users of this program, GEOD, must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"GEOD is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from
the use of GEOD. In particular GEOD must not be used for any purpose
in which the results of the calculations are used in a manner that
could result in loss of life, in injury or in damage to or loss of
property.
"GEOD is shareware and is provided at no charge to the user for
evaluation. Feel free to share with your friends, but please do not
give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of
user-supported software is to provide personal computer users with
quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for
programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this
program useful and continue to use it after a reasonable trial period,
you must register it as described below.
"The registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a
book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of
people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another,
so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location
while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two
different persons at the same time.
"Anyone distributing GEOD for any kind of remuneration must first
contact the author at the address below for authorization.
Authorization is hereby automatically granted to distributors
recognized by the ASP as adhering to its guidelines for shareware
distributors, and such distributors may begin offering GEOD
immediately (However the author must still be advised so that the
distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of GEOD.)
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"You are encouraged to pass a copy of GEOD along to your friends for
evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find
that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the
latest version of the GEOD system."
This software includes the following files that are contained in the
self-extracting compressed file GEODLHA.EXE:
GEOD.EXE
GEOD.MSG
GEOD.MIX
GEOD.DOC User's Manual
README.DOC This file
VENDOR.DOC Information for shareware vendors
FILE_ID.DIZ Information for bulletin board sysops
To register this software, send a check or money order denominated in
U. S. currency (no COD's) for $12 (California residents add $.93 sales
tax) (Canada and Mexico add $3 for shipping other foreign add $6) to:
Henry S. Aurand
734 Camino Catalina
Solana Beach, CA 92075
On registration, users will be provided with the latest version of a
licensed diskette, telephone support, new product information and
upgrade service.
As mentioned above users are encouraged to copy this software and
share it with the following restrictions:
No commercial use is permitted nor may any fees be charged
for printed material or for software other than as described
above.
No alteration may be made to any of the above files.
Neither the printed manual nor a computer printed manual
(GEOD.DOC file) may be reproduced.
If the registered and licensed software is to be used on a
network, one copy for each station using the software must be
registered. Or inquire about site licensing. Special
educational rates are available if the intellectual property
rights of the author can be shown to be protected. Telephone
number is 619-481-0781.