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- ABOUT SHAREWARE...
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- Shareware (also known as user supported software and other names) is a concept not understood by everyone.
- The authors of Shareware retain all rights to the software under the copyright laws while still allowing free
- distribution. This gives the user the chance to freely obtain and try out software to see if it fits his needs.
- Shareware should not be confused with Public Domain software even though they are often obtained from the
- same sources.
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- If you continue to use Shareware after trying it out, you are expected to register your use with the author and pay
- a registration fee. What you get in return depends on the author, but may include a printed manual, free updates,
- telephone support, etc. Only by paying for the Shareware you use do you enable the Shareware author to
- continue to support his software and create new programs. Considering that the Shareware registration fees are
- almost always far less than the purchase price of comparable commercial software it's obvious that Shareware is
- a good deal for everyone.
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- There are real advantages to you in the Shareware system. You get to try out software to make sure it is
- compatible with your hardware and that it fits your needs before you "buy" it with your registration.
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- The author saves the expense of advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you. Plus,
- most Shareware authors are much more accessible than commercial software sources so that your questions
- and suggestions are much more likely to be responded to.
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- Thank you for your support.
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