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Notes for the first-time user of:
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: A Computer-based Tutorial
Shareware Version SW3.2
Copyright 1983-1988 by Reed Hardy
These notes written in March, 1988.
Since the first release of BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS in May, 1987 the program
has undergone almost continuous revision. New features have been added,
and old ones have been improved or deleted. It seems likely that this
pattern of growth/improvement will continue through the next few years.
Registered users of the software (those who have sent a donation) will
receive periodic advisories of the availability of improved versions of
the program as long as related costs do not become prohibitive.
Donations: The whole concept of user supported software is an interesting
and exciting one. The idea is quite simple. One releases software
without cost to the would-be user. The user is encouraged to copy the
software and send it to others who might find it useful. If the software
is not at all useful, then no one uses it, and no one makes donations and
the author moves on to greener pastures. If the software is very useful,
and many people make contributions, then the author can afford to take
time off from her/his other job(s) to work on improving and extending the
software and/or developing more programs like the succcessful program.
This whole process is dependent upon the integrity of those who use the
software. If they find it to be useful, and do not become registered
supporters of the software, then they have failed to reinforce work
that they find valuable. If this is a common pattern, then those who
produce such work will probably cease to do so. On the other hand,
there is no need for those who make donations to go overboard. The cost
of distributing a shareware program, once it begins to "catch on" are not
great, so the main expense for the author is in support, and development.
For a popular program support means high phone bills, and a great deal of
mail. For a complex program development means continual equipment and
development software purchases and maintainance expenses. These costs,
while high for a lone individual, are easily borne by many users making
relatively small donations. The following schedule is designed for
those who have a desire to donate, but do not know how much to send.
Donation Guidelines
Level of Use Recommended Donation
Single user......................................$15.00
Therapist or consultant who uses
the program with clients.........................$10.00/client user
High School or College Teacher who
uses the program with small numbers of students...$5.00/student user
High School or College Teacher who
uses the program with large numbers of students...$1.00/student user
Any person who derives an income through
the use of the program.............................20% of the income
directly attributable
to the software.
Note: These are simply guidelines. Larger and/or smaller checks will
certainly be cashed.
Forward donation check to: Reed Hardy, Ph.D.
Psychology Department
St. Norbert College
DePere, WI 54115
Please indicate in the MEMO field of your check that your
donation is for BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS Version SW 3.2.