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WHAT IS SHAREWARE???
Shareware is a special type of software. It can be
called a variety of names, but very basically, shareware is
"try before you buy". Shareware authors allow you to try the
program at no or little cost to you. Try it, if you like it,
send in the requested registration fee. If it isn't what you
were looking for, try something else. But please, if you
find yourself using a shareware program on a regular basis,
consider sending the author his requested fee. This will
encourage the shareware authors to continues providing you
with quality products at reasonable cost.
BBS FILE NAMES
At the time I write each review, I try to find the
latest version possible. There may be times when you read a
review, the program has gone through several modifications.
Always look for the latest version. Most BBS systems allow
for file searchs.
SUPPORT THOSE AUTHORS
Shareware authors, for the most part, are not a large
company. They don't hire high priced programmers, developers
and market experts. Usually, they are just hobbiest like
ourselfs that happen to enjoy programming. As you well know,
there is some very good software written by these people in
thier spare time in a little corner of thier home where the
computer sits. These people put thier trust in a form of
distribution called Shareware. In essence, they are putting
that trust in us. So please, if you use a program regularly,
send in the requested registration.