Labels:text | screenshot | font | software OCR: JB Game Magazine 2 &-Definition of shareware. F1, < M>enu, <I>nfo JOLIL The user supported software concept (usually referred to as shareware) is an attempt to provide software at low cost. The cost of offering a new product by conventional means is staggering, and hence dissuades many independent authors and small companies from developing and promoting their ideas. User supported software is an attempt to develop a new marketing channel, where products can be introduced at low cost. If user supported software works, then everyone will benefit. The user will benefit by receiving quality products at low cost, and by being able to "test drive" software thoroughly before purchasing it. The author benefits by being able to enter the commercial software arena without first needing large sources of venture capital. BUT IT CAN ONLY WORK WITH YOUR SUPPORT. We're not just talking about JBG Magazine here, but about all user supported software. If you find that you are still using a program, or the information from the program after a couple of weeks, then pretty obviously L: 205 12% t/l, PqUp/Dn, Hm, End, < F>ind, < R>epeat, <Q>uit
