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P A I N L E S S A C C O U N T I N G for W I N D O W S
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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 (c) 1990 by Painless Accounting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Last updated: September, 1991
This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk
Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the
Painless Accounting for Windows package.
Individual and Company Users: Please refer to REGISTER.TXT for
information.
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Table of Contents
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Part 1: Program Information:
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Program Name, Category, Keywords ........................... 2
Short Description .......................................... 2
Long Description ........................................... 2
Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users .................... 2
Registration Information ................................... 2
Author/Publisher Information ............................... 3
Part 2: Distribution Requirements:
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Limited Distribution License ............................... 4
ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information ............. 6
Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information .................... 7
Computer Clubs ............................................. 8
Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution ........... 8
CD-ROM and Other Collections ............................... 8
Please Help Us Serve You Better ............................ 9
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 1 of 9
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Part 1: Program Information:
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Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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PAINLESS ACCOUNTING for WINDOWS - Business/Accounting
ACCOUNTING, BILLING, CHECKS, LEDGER, CHECKS, RECONCILIATION,
REGISTER, INVOICE, STATEMENTS, AGING, HELP, ASP
Short Description:
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PAINLESS ACCOUNTING for WINDOWS - The Painless Accounting for
Windows is a full featured accounting system, designed for use
with Windows 3.0. Modules include: Files, Ledger, Billing, Checks,
Reports, Utilities, Budget, and Closing. The files are stored in
.dBASE-III format for easy access by other applications. You can
print client invoices, and statements to plain paper or pre-printed
forms. Also, prints checks and many other reports including a Trial
Balance, Balance Sheet, and Income Statement. You can also track
your budget and compare your actual figures to your budgeted
figures.
Long Description
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Please see FEATURES.TXT
Registration Information:
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For complete user registration information please refer to the
REGISTER.TXT text file.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 2 of 9
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Author/Publisher Information:
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Painless Accounting, Inc. is a small software company owned by Kendall
B. Pierce.
At Painless Accounting, Inc. we are committed to producing quality,
user friendly software, at a reasonable price.
We have been in business since 1988.
Please feel free to contact me (Kendall B. Pierce) at any time if you
have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail
at the following address:
Painless Accounting, Inc.
4401 Birdsong
Plano, TX 75075
I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows:
Phone: (214) 596-9164
FAX: (214) 596-9164
CompuServe: 70337,3337
GEnie: K.PIERCE7
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 3 of 9
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Part 2: Distribution Requirements
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Limited Distribution License:
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As the exclusive copyright holder for Painless Accounting for Windows,
Painless Accounting Inc. authorizes distribution only in accordance
with the following restrictions. Please refer to the additional
information listed below which is specific to ASP and non-ASP Disk
Vendors, Computer Clubs, and Disk-of-the-Month style distribution.
The Painless Accounting for Windows package is defined as containing
all the material listed in the README.1ST text file. If any files
listed in the README.1ST text file, or the README.1ST 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 Painless Accounting for Windows - 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 README.1ST text file contains a list of all
files that are part of the Painless Accounting for Windows.
o No price or other compensation may be charged for the
Painless Accounting for Windows. A distribution cost may be
charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and
handling.
o The Painless Accounting for Windows 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 Painless Accounting, Inc. For information on
combining the Painless Accounting for Windows with related
programs to form a "disk-set", please refer to the information
below for ASP or non-ASP Disk Vendors.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 4 of 9
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o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or
in part, using any means, without the written permission
of Painless Accounting, Inc. In other words, the disk-based
documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy)
form.
o The Painless Accounting for Windows cannot be "rented" or
"leased" to others.
o The person receiving a copy of the Painless Accounting for
Windows MUST be made aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for
evaluation, and that Painless Accounting, Inc. has not received
any royalties or payment for the product. This requirement can
be met by including the complete Painless Accounting for
Windows package, which contains any appropriate registration
reminders.
o The person receiving a copy of the Painless Accounting for
Windows MUST be made aware that he or she does not become a
registered user until Painless Accounting, Inc. has received
payment for registration of the software. This requirement can
be met by including the complete Painless Accounting for
Windows, which contains any appropriate registration reminders.
o Painless Accounting, Inc. prohibits the distribution of
outdated versions of the Painless Accounting for Windows,
without written permission from Painless Accounting. 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 September, 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: Painless Accounting, Inc.
4401 Birdsong
Plano, TX 75075
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to
Painless Accounting, Inc.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 5 of 9
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The following additional information and restrictions are
intended for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, and Computer
Clubs who wish to distribute the Painless Accounting for Windows.
ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information:
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Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby
given permission to distribute the Painless Accounting for Windows in
accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above. ASP
Associate Members (often called "ASP Approved Vendors") in good
standing do not need to request permission to distribute this
package.
This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you
otherwise, in writing.
If your address, as listed in the ASP Vendor Catalog is
incorrect, please send us your current address so we can ensure
that you always have the most current version (mailed in a sealed
envelope). ASP Associate Members in good standing will receive
free upgrades for all shareware products developed and
distributed by Painless Accounting, Inc.
ASP Vendor Members - Disk Sets:
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ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Painless Accounting,
Inc. package 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
listed above are met. Please check the release date of the version
you have. If the version is over twelve (12) months old then please
contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This
version was released in September, 1991.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 6 of 9
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Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information:
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Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate
Members, but who wish to distribute the Painless Accounting for
Windows must comply with the following restrictions (in addition to
those listed above, beginning on page 4).
In order for us to ensure that only current versions are
distributed, we require that you request permission from us
(Painless Accounting, Inc.) to distribute any of our products.
You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs,
or other literature which describes our products as "FREE
SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not
free.
When making your request please ensure that we have your correct
address and phone number, as well as the name of the person we
may contact if necessary.
Other (Non-ASP) Vendors - Disk Sets:
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Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the Painless
Accounting for Windows as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk
set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from Painless
Accounting, Inc. prior to beginning such a distribution.
Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
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If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership, simply
write to the following address and request a Vendor Application
Package:
Executive Director
ASP
P.O. Box 5786
Bellevue, WA 98006
U.S.A.
or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP
Executive Director 71327,2051.
If you (Non-ASP Vendors) would like to be placed on our mailing
list for future upgrades to any of our products, please refer to
the "Vendor Update Program", described below.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 7 of 9
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Computer Clubs:
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Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the Painless Accounting,
Inc. package to their disk library may do so in accordance with the
Distribution Restrictions listed above (beginning on page 4).
If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please
contact us to ensure that you have the most current version.
If you would like your Computer Club or User Group to be placed
on our mailing list for future upgrades to any of our products,
please contact us for complete details. Our address, phone
number, and CompuServe User ID number is listed above (page 3).
Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution:
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If you would like to distribute the Painless Accounting for Windows as
a Disk-of-the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly service,
then the following restrictions apply:
ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby given
permission to distribute the Painless Accounting for Windows under the
Disk-of-the-Month style of distribution.
Others (non-ASP Members) must contact us in advance to ensure
that you have the most current version of the software.
You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your
inventory of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may
be shipped as Disk-of-the-Month disks. This version was released
in December, 1990.
CD-ROM and Other Collections:
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If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other
collection, please check the release date of the version you
have. If the version is over twelve (12) months old then please
contact us to ensure that you have the most current version.
This version was released in December, 1990.
ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Painless Accounting,
Inc. package 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
listed above are met.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 8 of 9
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Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding
Painless Accounting, Inc. Please send us a copy of any reviews,
articles, catalog descriptions, or other information you print or
distribute regarding the Painless Accounting for Windows. Thank you
for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware
marketing concept.
Please refer to page 3 for our mailing address and phone number.
Thank you for your support!
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 9 of 9