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ABUSE! 1.1 VENDOR.DOC
A B U S E !
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Shareware Version 1.1
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V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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Copyright 1993 by Dan M. Shaw
All Rights Reserved
Last updated: May 1993
This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk
Vendors, Computer Clubs, User Groups, Bulletin Board Systems
(BBSs), and other groups who wish to distribute the shareware
version of ABUSE!.
Individual and Company Users should refer to LICENSE.DOC and
REGISTER.DOC for information.
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Table of Contents
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Appropriateness .................................................... 2
Program Information ................................................ 2
Compressed File Name ............................................ 2
Program Name, Category, Keywords ................................ 3
System Requirements ............................................. 3
Descriptions..................................................... 3
Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users ......................... 4
Registration Information ........................................ 4
Distribution Requirements .......................................... 4
Please Help Us Serve You Better .................................... 7
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 1 of 7
ABUSE! 1.1 VENDOR.DOC
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Appropriateness
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Many adults are embarrassed when children use strong language. Sysops
and disk vendors are often concerned about maintaining a family-
oriented image and may hesitate to include a program like ABUSE!.
The author has addressed this problem by producing two versions of
ABUSE!:
o Shareware ABUSE!
The shareware version contains language that is about as
strong as that in a PG-rated movie.
o Industrial Strength ABUSE!
This commercial version is available only from the author
and only to adults. It is NOT shareware and may not be
distributed.
The vocabulary contains language that is not contained
in the shareware version: references to race, religion,
ethnicity, sexual practices, sexual preferences, private
parts and bodily functions.
You are the final judge of the appropriateness of the shareware
version of ABUSE!. Start the program in demo mode:
ABUSE -D
and see for yourself.
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Program Information
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Compressed File Name:
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When distributing the ABUSE! package in compressed form, please use
the file name "ABUSE11" with an extension appropriate to the compres-
sion method (ZIP, PAK, ARC, LZH, etc.). For example, when compressing
the program using PKZIP, use the file name "ABUSE11.ZIP". This will
help users locate the most current version of the program.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 2 of 7
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Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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Program Name: ABUSE!
Version: 1.1
Categories: Entertainment, Fun, Games, Humor, Novelty, Word Games
Keywords: Abuse Abuse! Curse Game Humor Insult Slang Toy Words
System Requirements:
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ABUSE! requires DOS 3.0 or greater and 256K of free memory. If
300K or more extended or enhanced memory is present, ABUSE! can
swap itself out of main memory, leaving about 10K resident. ABUSE!
will run on a single floppy drive, but a hard disk is recommended.
Descriptions:
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o ABUSE! - A toy for people who love colorful language.
o ABUSE! - A toy for people who love colorful language; create
the perfect insult for that special person.
o ABUSE! - A toy for people who love colorful language; an inter-
active thesaurus that helps you create the perfect insult for
that special person, and pastes the insult into your word
processor, offline reader or communications program.
o ABUSE! - A toy for people who love colorful language; an inter-
active thesaurus that helps you create the perfect insult for
that special person, and pastes the insult into your word
processor, offline reader or communications program.
You can use ABUSE! to write a letter to your favorite politician
or to leave flaming posts on bulletin boards. You can even use
it on chat boards.
ABUSE! will turn the most inarticulate techno-weenie into a foul-
mouthed master of vituperation.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 3 of 7
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Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
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"You pudding-headed mouthbreather! You couldn't program your way
out of a wet paper bag! What a load of fiddle-faddle! This has
got to be the cheesiest, most ridiculous program I've ever seen!"
-- early user.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American
public. Nice try, though!"
-- H. L. Mencken
Registration Information:
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We invite users to evaluate ABUSE! for a 30-day trial period. The
shareware version of ABUSE! is a complete working version of the
program, not a crippled or demo copy. If the user continues using
ABUSE! after the 30-day trial period, he or she must make a regis-
tration payment of $15 to the author.
Registered users receive:
o The most current version of the ABUSE! program. We are
continually adding to the database and improving the program.
Registration ensures that users have the latest version.
o A printed manual.
o Free technical support.
o Discounts on upgrades to ABUSE!
In addition, the Industrial Strength ABUSE! version is available
for $30. This version contains all the words and phrases that were
too offensive for the shareware version. See ORDER.FRM for details.
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Distribution Requirements
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Individuals who wish to distribute the ABUSE! package to friends or
associates may do so in accordance with the restrictions outlined in
LICENSE.DOC.
As the exclusive copyright holder for ABUSE!, Dan M. Shaw authorizes
distribution of the ABUSE! package only in accordance with the fol-
lowing restrictions.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 4 of 7
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The ABUSE! 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
the author to obtain a complete package suitable for distribution.
o Bulletin Board Systems which do not charge a fee for downloading
files are hereby granted permission to distribute ABUSE! in
accordance with these distribution restrictions.
o ASP-approved vendors in good standing are hereby granted permis-
sion to distribute ABUSE! in accordance with these distribution
restrictions. If you are an ASP-approved vendor in good stand-
ing, you do not need to request permission to distribute ABUSE!,
however you must notify Dan M. Shaw of your intention to do so,
and must indicate which version of ABUSE! you have.
Disk vendors who are NOT approved by the ASP MUST receive written
permission from Dan M. Shaw before distributing ABUSE!.
o The ABUSE! 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.
o Small ADDITIONS to the package, such as the introductory or
installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, are
acceptable.
o Many BBSs customarily add a small text file (advertisement) to
each archived file. This text file describes the BBS and tells
people that the file was downloaded from that particular BBS.
Other BBSs add a small one-line message with their BBS name and
phone number into the compressed file, which will display when
the file is uncompressed. Either of these methods of mentioning
your BBS is acceptable and may be used, provided the program and
documentation are otherwise unmodified and complete.
o No price or other compensation may be charged for the ABUSE!
package. You may not charge a distribution fee unless you are an
ASP-approved vendor in good standing or have written permission
from Dan M. Shaw. ASP-approved vendors are disk vendors who have
agreed to meet various standards involving presentation of the
shareware concept. Vendors who wish to apply for ASP-
approved status may write to:
ASP Disk Vendor Committee
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
o The distribution charge for the cost of the diskette, shipping,
and handling may not exceed, per disk, US$10.00 in the U.S. and
Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
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o You may not list ABUSE! in advertisements, catalogs, or other
literature which describe the products therein as "free",
"cheap", or "public domain".
o The ABUSE! 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
Dan M. Shaw.
o ASP-approved vendors who wish to distribute ABUSE! as part of a
collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) may
do so provided that all the other restrictions are met. Non-ASP
vendors who wish to distribute ABUSE! as part of a collection
must obtain permission for Dan M. Shaw prior to beginning such
a distribution.
o If you wish to add ABUSE! to a CD-ROM or other collection,
please check the release date of the version you have. If the
version is over six (6) months old then please contact us to
confirm that you have the most current version. This version was
released in May, 1993.
o The PRINTED documentation may not be reproduced in whole or in
part, using any means, without the prior written permission of
Dan M. Shaw. In other words, the disk-based documentation may
not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form.
o The ABUSE! package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.
o The person receiving a copy of the ABUSE! package MUST be made
aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for evaluation, and that
the author has not received any royalties or payment
for the product. This requirement can be met by including the
complete ABUSE! package, which contains any appropriate regis-
tration reminders.
o The person receiving a copy of the ABUSE! package MUST be made
aware that he or she does not become a registered user until
Dan M. Shaw has received payment for registration of the
software. This requirement can be met by including the complete
ABUSE! package, which contains any appropriate registration
reminders.
o Dan M. Shaw prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of
ABUSE! without written permission from Dan M. Shaw. If the
version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact
the author to ensure that you have the most current version.
This version was released in May, 1993.
o You 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 unautho-
rized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of
this license.
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o Dan M. Shaw reserves the right to withdraw permission to
distribute ABUSE! at any time and for any reason.
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/manu-
facturer is Dan M. Shaw, PO BOX 37418, Honolulu, HI 96837-0418.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by Dan M. Shaw.
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Please Help Us Serve You Better
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We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding ABUSE!
Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions,
or other information you print or distribute regarding ABUSE!
We would also appreciate samples of colorful or abusive language not
contained in the database.
Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the
shareware marketing concept!
Dan M. Shaw Phone: (808) 533-7559
PO BOX 37418 CompuServe: [72407,1513]
Honolulu, HI 96837-0418 Internet:
U.S.A. 72407.1513@compuserve.com
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