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Vendor Information
This file provides information for Shareware Distributors,
Disk Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the
OffLoad 1.0 package.
BBS SYSOPs: Please refer to the SYSOP.DOC text file for
information.
Individual and Company Users: Please refer to LICENSE.DOC
and REGISTER.DOC for information.
Computer Clubs:
Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the OffLoad
package to their disk library may do so in accordance with
the Distribution License listed below.
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
Program Name: OffLoad
Categories: File Archive, File Utility, File Cataloger
Short Description:
OffLoad is designed to perform data archiving and retrieval
for PCs in a manner similar to equivalent functions in the
main frame world.
OffLoad will allow the user of an IBM PC or compatible to
archive files from the hard disk to a floppy for permanent
storage. A catalog of archived files is maintained on the
users hard disk to facilitate management and retrieval.
All files placed in the archive are compressed and written
to the floppy in a such away so that a greater amount of
data can be stored on each disk.
Long Description:
It is a well established fact that files residing on hard
disk drives on any type of computer will follow Parkinson's
Law (The number of files will always expand to fill the
disk on which they are held). This problem is further
compounded by a quirk of human nature that is loath to throw
away any file for fear that it will be needed at some
indeterminate point in the future.
The result of these two forces of nature is ever increasing
requirements for storage space to accommodate more-and-more
files that are used less-and-less frequently. It makes no
difference how large the hard disk is on a PC this phenomena
WILL OCCUR.
Most users attempt to solve this problem with various
patchwork schemes. Many use general purpose archives to
compress files and hence use less space. This only delays
the problem. Soon there are archive files spread around all
over the hard disk and there is still no space left.
The next step generally involves copying these archive files
off to a floppy disk to free up the hard disk space. This
raises a new problem. How do you keep track of these files
once you have moved them off the hard disk to floppies? How
do you find the file you need when it is time to move it
back to the hard disk? Many of us tried to solve this
problem through the use of disk catalogers. FBN Software
markets such a program. However these programs only solved
part of the problem and added additional steps to the
process.
This is the way things generally work today:
1. Compress files on hard disk with a general purpose
archive.
2. Copy files from hard disk to floppies with a file
manager or DOS COPY command.
3. Place a unique volume label on floppy disk to be
able to identify the disk.
4. Catalog the floppy disk with a disk cataloger.
5. Print labels for your floppies so you can tell
which ones they are and store the floppy.
Now to bring a file back:
1. Bring up your disk cataloger and locate the floppy
disk that contains the file you're looking for,
and get the floppy from it's storage box.
2. Exit the cataloger, bring up your file manager and
copy the file to your hard disk or use DOS COPY.
3. Use your general purpose archive to decompress and
extract the file.
Problem Solution:
Now lets take a look at what OffLoad does to this process:
1. Use OffLoad's point and shoot interface to
identify files to be archived. OffLoad then
compresses these files, copies them to a floppy
disk, records their location in a catalog.
2. Place a label on the disk that contains the
archive name an disk number (We provide a supply
of these labels to registered users.) and store.
To bring a file back:
1. Use OffLoad to search for and identify the
required file. OffLoad will tell you which floppy
to place in floppy drive. OffLoad will restore,
and decompress the file into it's original
directory or any directory you choose.
OffLoad greatly reduces the amount of work you need to
perform. To archive a file it reduces the number of steps
from 5 to 2. To bring a file back it reduces the number of
steps from 3 to 1. OffLoad will give you better control over
files that you archive than you have over files on your hard
disk.
OffLoad was designed to solve these problems. Think of
OffLoad as a combination of three products in one. OffLoad
has the compression capabilities of general purpose archives
such as ZIP, PAK, ARC, LZH. It has the file movement
capability of a file manager. Finally, it has the catalog
and search facilities of a disk cataloger.
Registration Information:
What You Get When You Register:
1. Current Version on Disk: Registered users receive the
most current version of the OffLoad File Archiving
System on disk.
2. Printed Manual: When you register we will send you a
printed version of the OffLoad manual.
3. Archive Disk Labels: Registered users will also receive
a supply of preprinted floppy disk labels for use in
identifying your archive disks.
4. Free CompuServe Introductory Membership: When you
register one of our programs you also get a free
CompuServe Introductory Membership. This Introductory
Membership includes your User ID, Password, and a
$15.00 usage credit. When you sign on with your free
Introductory Membership you will also receive a free,
one year subscription to CompuServe Magazine. This
CompuServe Introductory Membership has a suggested
retail price of $39.95 but is free to registered users
of our products.
5. Free Technical Support, Discounts, and More:
Registration of any of our programs includes free
technical support and free notification of future
upgrades.
How To Register:
Registration is easy! Simply print a copy of the following
Registration and Order Form, fill it out, and send it in
along with your payment, to:
FBN SOFTWARE
P.O. Box 160867
Cupertino, Ca 95016
U.S.A.
For faster service you can FAX your Registration and Order
Form (with completed credit card information), or transmit
it directly to us through CompuServe using either of the
following destinations:
Fax: (408) 725-0490
CompuServe: 74746,250
Internet: 74746.250@COMPUSERVE.COM
For complete user registration information please refer to
the REGISTER.DOC text file.
Author/Publisher Information:
OffLoad written by Larry Miller. Documentation and Help
System produced by Scott Myers.
FBN Software
P.O. Box 160867
Cupertino, Ca. 95016
U.S.A.
I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows:
Phone: (408) 446-9039
CompuServe: 74746,250
Part 2: Distribution Requirements
Individuals who wish to distribute the OffLoad package to
friends or associates may do so in accordance with the
restrictions outlined in LICENSE.DOC.
Limited Distribution License:
As the exclusive copyright holder for OffLoad, FBN Software
authorizes distribution only in accordance with the
following restrictions. Please refer to the additional
information listed below which is specific to ASP and non-
ASP Disk Vendors, Computer Clubs, and Disk-of-the-Month
style distribution.
The OffLoad package is defined as containing all the
material listed in the PACKING.LST text file. If any files
listed in the PACKING.LST text file, or the PACKING.LST file
itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and
distribution is forbidden. Please contact us to obtain a
complete package suitable for distribution.
o The OffLoad package - including all related program
files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in
any way and must be distributed as a complete package,
without exception. The PACKING.LST text file contains
a list of all files that are part of the OffLoad
package.
o No price or other compensation may be charged for the
OffLoad package. A distribution cost may be charged
for the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as
long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in
the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
o The OffLoad package CANNOT be sold as part of some
other inclusive package. Nor can it be included in any
commercial software packaging offer, without a written
agreement from FBN Software. For information on
combining the OffLoad package with related programs to
form a "disk-set", please refer to the information
below for ASP or non-ASP Disk Vendors.
o The OffLoad package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to
others.
o Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell,
modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse
engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as
provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use
shall result in immediate and automatic termination of
this license.
o U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or
disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer
software and documentation in this package shall be
subject to the restricted rights applicable to
commercial computer software as set forth in
subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS
52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is FBN
Software, P.O. Box 160867, Cupertino,Ca., 95016.
The following additional information and restrictions are
intended for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, and
Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the OffLoad package.
ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information:
Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are
hereby given permission to distribute the OffLoad package in
accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above.
ASP Associate Members (often called "ASP Approved Vendors")
in good standing do not need to request permission to
distribute this package.
This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you
otherwise, in writing.
ASP Associate Disk Vendor Members will receive automatic
updates to the OffLoad System.
Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information:
Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP
Associate Members, but who wish to distribute the OffLoad
package must comply with the following restriction. In
addition to those listed above.
You may not list any of our products in advertisements,
catalogs, or other literature which describes our products
as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy"
software, it is not free.
Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to
become an ASP Approved Vendor), simply write to the
following address and request a Vendor Membership
Application Package:
ASP Executive Director
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP
Executive Director 72050,1433.
Thank you for your support!