Knot is shareware: if you like it, you’re asked to register it for a small sum. If not, please pass the program on to someone who you think might like it.
In return for your registration, you’ll receive the Flaming Pear Omnibus disk, which contains example knots, power-user documentation, assorted software goodies, and fun. You’ll also get notice of updates to the program, and a code word that turns off the 30-day timeout and banishes the “Please register Knot” message forever. Your registration code is good for all future releases.
I’m using a shareware registration service run by Kee Nethery (kee@kagi.com). The big advantage for you (and me) is that you can pay shareware fees with your credit card (VISA, MasterCard and American Express) via e-mail. This also makes it easier for people in other countries, since the currency conversions are handled automatically.
Run the “Register” program that came with Knot, and just fill in the blanks. (If you don’t have it, e-mail me at lloyd@kagi.com, and I’ll find you a copy.)
A registration for a single user is US$20. Companies, schools, universities, and other institutions may buy a site license for US$200. A world wide license, for international installations by corporations, is available for US$500.
If you are a software distributor, you are welcome to include Knot on a CD-ROM or disk collection, provided you send me some notification, and the whole Knot package is distributed unchanged and complete.
I would love to hear your feedback about Knot. I’ll answer all suggestions, complaints, or technical questions.
