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This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and
Computer Clubs who wish to distribute Unicorn Software's programs.
BBS SYSOPs: Please refer to the SYSOP.DOC text file for information.
Individual and Company Users: Please refer to READ1ST.DOC for information.
Program Name & Category:
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CompUser - Suggested categories are: Programming, Data Base, Help, or Misc.
Description:
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A rated cyclopedia with the names, addresses and phone numbers of shareware
distributors, hardware companies, authors, computer clubs, BBSs and more.
Over 2000 entries are in the complete database and it is updated almost
daily with revisions being mailed out every 120 days. The program creates,
edits & prints post cards, address labels and more. It will also import
new data and allow the User to change the data in the file.
Great for clubs (looking for authors and distributors), shareware authors
(looking for markets), shareware libraries (looking for authors), BBS Users
(looking for new BBSs) and the average Comp{ter}User (looking for all of
the above).
All entries are rated A,B,C,D, or F for size of operation and the way that
they conduct business. This alone makes it worthwhile because Users can
avoid poorly rated businesses that have historical problems and lack good
customer service.
ASP members/vendors verified through ASP, ISDA vendors verified through
ISDA, MMA members verified through MMA.
The User can set the colours, printer codes, default data drive and data
file name. There are no 'crippled' features or options. The only
difference between the shareware and registered versions is the lack of
'plea' screens on the registered version and the clarity of the Users
conscience.
Hardware Requirements: 256K RAM, IBM graphics/laser printers, mono or
colour monitor, must have HD drives or hard disk drive.
Other Requirements: MS-DOS 2.11 or higher.
Registration Information:
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Basic registration price is $30, with other options available.
For complete user registration information please refer to the
INVOICE.DOC text file.
Author/Publisher Information:
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Unicorn Software Limited is a small software company owned and operated by
Charles P. Schell IV.
At Unicorn Software Limited we believe that the PRIMARY purpose of business
is service, not profit. This concept is fundamental to our approach to
product development, production and marketing.
Unicorn Software Limited has been producing top quality computer software
at reasonable prices, continuously, since 1985.
Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions,
comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the following
address:
Charles P. Schell IV
Unicorn Software Limited
PO Box 911
Wabash, Indiana 46991-0911
U.S.A.
I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows:
Voice: 219-563-4663. The number is manned (by a human) from 6:00 to 9:00
PM EST, all other hours by an answering machine.
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Unicorn Software Support conferences exist on the following BBSs:
** The Kokomo BBS: 317-457-9100
** The RoadHouse BBS: 317-784-2147 (FIDONET 1:231/290)
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Also, we monitor the Shareware conference on the following networks: RIME,
Intelec, NANet, MediaNET, and NAPNet.
Limited Distribution License:
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The CompUser 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 us to obtain a
complete package suitable for distribution.
o The program - including all related program files and documentation
files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete
package, without exception. The PACKING.LST text file contains a list of
all files that are part of the CompUser package.
o No price or other compensation may be charged for the package. A
distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and
handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in the
U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
o The CompUser package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.
o The person receiving a copy of the CompUser package MUST be made
aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for evaluation, and that Unicorn
Software Limited has not received any royalties or payment for the product.
This requirement can be met by including the complete program package,
which contains any appropriate registration reminders.
o The person receiving a copy of the CompUser package MUST be made
aware that he or she does not become a registered user until Unicorn
Software Limited has received payment for registration of the software.
This requirement can be met by including the complete CompUser
package, which contains any appropriate registration reminders.
o Unicorn Software Limited prohibits the distribution of outdated
versions of the CompUser package, without written permission from Unicorn
Software Limited. If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old,
please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This
version was released in July, 1991.
o Licensee 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 unauthorized use shall
result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
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/manufacturer is Unicorn Software Limited, PO Box 911, Wabash,
Indiana, 46992-0911.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Unicorn Software
Limited.
Vendor Update Program:
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Most vendors have standard procedures for acquiring new files. They get
them from other vendors, BBSs, etc. Most authors cannot afford to mail
disks to hundreds (perhaps thousands) of vendors. However, some vendors
prefer to obtain programs directly from the authors. If you would like to
obtain programs directly from us, automatically, then please help us to
cover the cost.
If you are NOT on our current mailing list, but you would still like to
receive automatic updates directly from us, then please take advantage of
our Vendor Update Program. Under this program you can receive updates for
an entire year for only $10 for all 11 programs (this helps to offset our
costs).
To receive updates, simply send us a letter with your name, company name,
mailing address, the name of the person we should contact (such as your
disk librarian), and a check or money order for $10. (Countries outside of
North America please add an additional $10). Payment in U.S. funds drawn on
a U.S. bank only please.
The Vendor Update Program covers all eleven programs in release. For a
complete list see the bottom of READ1ST.DOC (as of March, 1991)
All vendors participating in our Vendor Update Program will automatically
receive any NEW programs which we may release while their Vendor Update
Program is in effect.
The Vendor Update Program is only intended to help us cover our expenses in
those cases where a vendor desires to obtain the program directly from us.
If you have other standard ways to obtain programs, then you may prefer not
to use our Vendor Update Program.
Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding CompUser. Please
send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or other
information you print or distribute regarding the CompUser package. Thank
you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing
concept.
Please see above for our mailing address and phone number. Thank you for
your support!