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Up to now, distribution of software has relied either on
restricting access (and charging for the cost of doing so), or
anonymously casting programs into the public domain. The user-
supported concept might -- just might -- be a way for the
computing community to support and encourage creative work
outside the traditional marketplace.
This is an experiment in economics more than altruism. Free
distribution of software and voluntary payment for its use would
eliminate the need for money to be spent on marketing,
advertising, and copy protection schemes. Users could obtain
quality software at reduced cost, while still supporting program
authors. And the most useful programs would survive, based purely
on their usefulness.
Please join the experiment.
FREEWARE is the trademark of The Headlands Press for its user-
supported software, but we are inviting all software authors to
participate in this distribution concept.
FREEWILL BY C2