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                      E A S Y    F O R M A T
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                           Version 3.20
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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 Falk Data Systems.
                       All Rights Reserved.


                  Last updated:  November, 1990


This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk
Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the Easy Format
3.20 package.

BBS SYSOPs:  Please refer to the SYSOP.DOC text file for
information.

Individual and Company Users:  Please refer to LICENSE.DOC and
REGISTER.DOC for information.

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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 .................... 3
   Registration Information ................................... 3
   Author/Publisher Information ............................... 4

Part 2:  Distribution Requirements:
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   Limited Distribution License ............................... 5
   ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information ............. 7
   Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information .................... 8
   Computer Clubs ............................................. 9
   Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution ........... 9
   CD-ROM and Other Collections ............................... 9
   Vendor Update Program ..................................... 10
   Please Help Us Serve You Better ........................... 11



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                  Part 1:  Program Information:
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Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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   Easy Format, Version 3.20:  The Fun Floppy Disk Formatter!


Keywords:
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   FLOPPY DISK DISKETTE EASY FORMAT MASS DUPLICATE FUN ASP


Category:
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   Utilities, Disk Utilities, DOS Utilities, Formatting
   Utilities, ASP.


Short Description:
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   Supports all common disk/drive sizes.  4 testing methods, 6
   bad spot marking methods, continuous formatting even on 2
   drives of different sizes, custom boot messages, volume
   labels, 70+ page User's Guide, and more.  3 languages -
   English, German, and Spanish.  Menu driven, fully
   customizable.  4 programs including DESQview-specific version.
   [ASP]


Long Description:
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Easy Format, the program the Turbo User Group calls "The Most
Versatile Disk Formatter in the World!"

If you need to format large quantities of disks, even two
different sizes simultaneously in two different drives then you
simply must try Easy Format.  It's easy to use, menu driven, and
fully customizable.  So if you just need a replacement for the
DOS format program that's easy to use, then Easy Format is
exactly what you're looking for.

If you send disks to others and can't afford to send out faulty
disks, then you can't afford to be without Easy Format.  It's
built in "Distribution Quality" mode accepts only perfect disks
and rejects all others.


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Easy Format gives you complete control over every detail of the
format process - four different disk testing levels, six
different bad spot marking options, volume labels and more.  You
can even place volume labels on disks and still make the disk
bootable using the DOS SYS command.

Easy Format gives you the extra touches such as custom boot
messages (which appear whenever someone tries to boot their
computer with your disk in drive A:) that make your disks
special.

Three versions including a DESQview specific background format
program are included.  All this and Easy Format is lightning fast
too!

Every option - screen colors, sound effects, language (English,
German, or Spanish), and more - is fully customizable.  Easy
Format can even remember your options and use them again
automatically in the future.


Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
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   For a complete list of terrific quotes about Easy Format,
   please refer to the PRODUCTS.DOC text file.


Registration Information:
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   Easy Format registration is $35.00.

   The registered version includes the most current version on
   disk, an 80+ page bound printed manual, free technical
   support, a 30 day money back guarantee, a Bonus Disk Set
   packed full of useful programs, as well as discounts on other
   products.

   For complete user registration information please refer to the
   REGISTER.DOC text file.












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Author/Publisher Information:
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Falk Data Systems is a small software company owned and operated
by Bob Falk.

At Falk Data Systems 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.

Falk Data Systems has been producing top quality computer
software at reasonable prices, continuously, since 1987.

Please feel free to contact me (Bob Falk) at any time if you have
any questions, comments or suggestions.  I can be reached by mail
at the following address:

   Bob Falk
   Falk Data Systems
   5322 Rockwood Court
   El Paso, Texas  79932-2412
   U.S.A.


I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows:

   Phone:        [phone]
   FAX:          [phone]
   Orders Only:  [phone]

   CompuServe:   71420,2431

   Internet:     [e-mail]




















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Individuals who wish to distribute the Easy Format package to
friends or associates may do so in accordance with the
restrictions outlined in LICENSE.DOC.


Limited Distribution License:
-----------------------------

As the exclusive copyright holder for Easy Format, Falk Data
Systems 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 Easy Format 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 Easy Format package - 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 Easy Format package.

    o  No price or other compensation may be charged for the Easy
       Format 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 Easy Format package 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 Falk Data Systems.  For information on
       combining the Easy Format package with related programs to
       form a "disk-set", please refer to the information below
       for ASP or non-ASP Disk Vendors.

    o  The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or
       in part, using any means, without the written permission
       of Falk Data Systems.  In other words, the disk-based


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       documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy)
       form.

    o  The Easy Format package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to
       others.

    o  The person receiving a copy of the Easy Format package
       MUST be made aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for
       evaluation, and that Falk Data Systems has not received
       any royalties or payment for the product.  This
       requirement can be met by including the complete Easy
       Format package, which contains any appropriate
       registration reminders.

    o  The person receiving a copy of the Easy Format package
       MUST be made aware that he or she does not become a
       registered user until Falk Data Systems has received
       payment for registration of the software.  This
       requirement can be met by including the complete Easy
       Format package, which contains any appropriate
       registration reminders.

    o  Falk Data Systems prohibits the distribution of outdated
       versions of the Easy Format package, without written
       permission from Falk Data Systems.  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 November, 1990.

    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 Falk Data Systems, 5322
       Rockwood Court, El Paso, Texas, 79932-2412.

All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Falk Data
Systems.






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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 Easy Format package.


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 Easy Format package 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 Falk Data Systems.

ASP Vendor Members - Disk Sets:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Easy Format 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 six (6) months old then
please contact us to ensure that you have the most current
version.  This version was released in November, 1990.



















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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 Easy Format package must
comply with the following restrictions (in addition to those
listed above, beginning on page 5).

In order for us to ensure that only current versions are
distributed, we require that you request permission from us (Falk
Data Systems) 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:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the Easy
Format package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk
set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from Falk Data
Systems prior to beginning such a distribution.

Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.







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Computer Clubs:
---------------

Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the Easy Format
package to their disk library may do so in accordance with the
Distribution Restrictions listed above (beginning on page 5).

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 4).


Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution:
-------------------------------------------------

If you would like to distribute the Easy Format package 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 Easy Format package 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 November, 1990.


CD-ROM and Other Collections:
-----------------------------

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 six (6) months old then please
contact us to ensure that you have the most current version.
This version was released in November, 1990.

ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Easy Format 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.




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Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the Easy
Format package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk
set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from Falk Data
Systems prior to beginning such a distribution.

Vendor Update Program:
----------------------

Most non-ASP 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 an ASP Approved Vendor (in good standing), 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 per program (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), the program (or programs)
for which you would like to receive updates, and a check or money
order for $10 for each program (Countries outside of North
America please add an additional $10 per program).  Payment in
U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank only please.

The Vendor Update Program is available for the following products
(as of November, 1990):

   The Programmer's Productivity Pack
   The Programmer's Productivity Pack Lite
   Easy Format:  The Fun Floppy Disk Formatter
   Peruse:  An ASCII and Binary File Reader

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.

NOTE: ASP Associate Members automatically receive free updates
      and do not need to apply for the Vendor Update Program.
      This is another advantage to being an ASP Associate Member.

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 not want to use our Vendor Update
Program.


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Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding Easy
Format.  Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog
descriptions, or other information you print or distribute
regarding the Easy Format package.  Thank you for your time and
assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing concept.

Please refer to page 4 for our mailing address and phone number.
Thank you for your support!










































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