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- !Chopper - Beta Test version 0.05
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- The complete !Chopper package consistes of four separate programs, two
- Acorn applications !Chopper and !Joiner and two DOS programs SPLIT.EXE
- and SPLICE.EXE. Thses programs must not be distributed spearately or
- without this file except where !Joiner or SPLICE.EXE are placed on a set
- of discs containing a previousely split file by a REGISTERED user of the
- !Chopper package. All references to !Choppper may therefore apply either
- to the individual program or the complete package according to context.
-
- The !Chopper package performs a very simple task - it chops up large
- files on a hard disc into chunks big enough to fit onto a floppy, and
- can then join the chunks back together again. The main idea of this is
- to let you transfer large files between computers, including
- transferring big files between Acorn Archimedes computers and PCs.
-
- It is also ideal for PD Libraries, etc. to use for distribution of large
- files (Acorn Replay movies etc.) since the !Joiner application can be
- distributed by a registered user with the split files, although there
- are some restrictions and further licence conditions for commercial use.
-
- The Chopper package is released as 'Beta Test Shareware', which means
- that it is Shareware, NOT Public Domain. For a short period I am
- offering free registration, at the end of this time I shall charge a
- registration fee as yet to be determined.
-
- Because !Chopper is still under development I do not want it to be too
- widely distributed until it has been improved. Copying is therefore
- subject to the following conditions -
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- 1. The program must not be distributed under any circumstances by ANYONE
- other than a private individual GIVING a copy to a friend. This means
- that it must not be posted on any BBS, PD Library, or any other
- public access distribution system without my express permission.
-
- If you do control any such system and would like to distribute
- !Chopper you MUST contact me first to ask for permission. By the time
- the program reaches you it will probably be much improved over the
- current version.
-
- 2. You may use !Chopper for a trial period of no more than FOURTEEN
- DAYS. At the end of this time you must contact me to Register. This
- is exactly like Shareware, but there is NO FEE at this stage. Use
- after this period will be a breech of copyright, and is punishable in
- exactly the same way as any other software piracy.
-
- This offer is open for FOUR MONTHS from the date of release, ie.
- until end September 1996. Free registration is offered as an
- incentive for people to give me feedback on the program. If you
- write, enclose a blank disc, a return stamp and self addressed label
- and I will send the latest version. If you take the trouble to
- include bug reports, (sensible) suggestions for improvements, etc.
- then I will (at my discretion) treat you as if you had paid a full
- registration fee and you will be entitled to all the benefits this
- will bring, including your own Registration ID file to disable the
- start-up banner and the right to use any future version without
- restriction.
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- At my discretion I may be prepared to respond to email in this way and
- to reply by the same method with a copy of the latest version.
-
- 3. Under no circumstances must any version of !Chopper which does not
- display a start-up banner be distributed. If you have a registered
- version this means that you MUST remove the Chop_Reg file BEFORE you
- pass on a copy. This file is for the personal use of a registered
- user ONLY, and must not be given to any third party.
-
- 4. Except where a Registered user places a copy of !Joiner or SPLICE.EXE
- on a set of discs containing a split file no part of !Chopper may be
- distributed by ANYONE separate from the entire !Chopper package. This
- consists of !Chopper, !Joiner, SPLIT.EXE, SPLICE.EXE and the
- introductory Read Me file. All applications must ALWAYS include all
- their original documentation and copyright messages.
-
- 5. If you intend to use !Chopper to split up files for distribution by
- any commercial organisation or where any fee is charged for the
- service, whether in money or otherwise, then you MUST obtain a
- licence before doing so. PD libraries and other organisations who
- charge low fees for distribution will normally be granted this
- licence for a single registration fee, but I reserve the right to
- charge an additional fee where I deem it appropriate. Distributing
- !Joiner or SPLICE.EXE in this way without such a Licence is outside
- the normal licence terms.
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- 7. It is understood that you use !Chopper entirely at your own risk
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-
- David Holden
- A.P.D.L.
- 39 Knighton Park Road
- Sydenham
- London SE26 5RN
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- email info@apdl.co.uk
- phone 0181 778 2659
- fax 0181 488 0487
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