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DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of DOSNIX must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"DOSNIX 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 conse-
quential, which may result from the use of DOSNIX."
DOSNIX is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it 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 find that you are using DOSNIX and continue to use
DOSNIX after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
istration payment of $25.00 to the author. The $25.00
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.
Commercial users of DOSNIX must register and pay for their
copies of DOSNIX within 30 days of first use or their license
is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by con-
tacting the author.
Anyone distributing DOSNIX for any kind of remuneration must
first contact the author at the address below for authorization.
This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
DOSNIX immediately (However the author must still be advised
so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of DOSNIX.).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of DOSNIX along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it.
This version of DOSNIX is a completely usable set of utilities
and has not been crippled. However, due to space considerations
several utilities have been left out. When you register you will
be mailed a copy of the enhanced version of DOSNIX which includes
these additional utilities: CPDIR, GET, SPLIT, SGREP and WC. If
you would like to try the enhanced version before registering you
can download it from CompuServe or GENIE or you can order it using
the form below. Your registration gives you the right to use future
versions of DOSNIX and you may upgrade at any time by sending $5.00
for shipping and handling.
To register your copy of DOSNIX or to purchase a site license,
fill out the form and mail it to the author at the address below:
Gerald M. Vrooman
RD 1 Box 56
Chenango Forks, NY
13746
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DOSNIX 2.0c REGISTRATION
NAME: ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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____ Enhanced version of DOSNIX @ $5.00 ___________
____ Single user registration @ $25.00
(Includes Enhanced version) ___________
____ Basic Site License @ $65.00
(Up to three computers) ____________
____ Additional computers @ $20.00
(For networks, estimate the number
of computers which will be using
DOSNIX) ____________
Total amount enclosed ____________
Please circle one: 5.25" disk 3.5" disk