DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
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CAD Vantage is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without high
prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue
to develop new products. This is not free software, if you
continue to use CAD Vantage after a reasonable trial period, you
MUST make a registration payment of $25.00 to Gamma Software or
discontinue use. In order for Gamma Software to be able to
continue developing this product we must receive support from
those people who use it. We receive no portion of any fees paid
to shareware distributors.
If you do not continue to use the program, but would like to offer
suggestions for future changes/enhancements to the program that
would make it useful to you then send them to the address below.
If any of your suggestions are implemented and you would like to
be notified when they are made then indicate such and also include
your address or Compuserve ID.
The $25.00 registration fee will license one copy for use on any
one computer at any one time.
Commercial users of CAD Vantage must register and pay for their
copies of CAD Vantage within 30 days of first use or their license
is withdrawn. Site-Licenses available. Call for details.
CAD Vantage cannot be distributed for any kind of remuneration.
See the file VENDOR.TXT for distribution requirements.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of CAD Vantage along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it.
HOW TO REGISTER
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When you execute the shareware version of the CAD Vantage program
a shareware registration screen is displayed at the beginning of
the program. This screen describes the registration policy and
at the bottom of the screen are two buttons. Press the TAB key
to highlight the "Register" option and press Enter or click the
register button with the mouse. Then fill in the information on
the registration menu and select the "Print" button (make sure
your printer is on and on-line). Select the "Continue" button to
exit.
If you prefer you can print the registration invoice directly by
typing the following command:
"PRINT REGISTER.TXT"
at a DOS prompt (while in the CAD Vantage directory). Or you can
highlight the file REGISTER.TXT in the file manager and select
"Print" from the "File" menu. Then fill in the invoice.
Once the invoice has been completed mail it to:
Gamma Software
P.O. Box 8191
Fort Collins, CO 80526
along with your payment or credit card information.
A quicker way to register CAD Vantage is to call (800) 747-9960 or
(303) 490-2928 and we will take your credit card information over
the phone and ship your order.
Purchase orders and COD orders are not accepted.
WHAT YOU GET WITH REGISTRATION
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- The latest version of the software.
- Elimination of all shareware messages.
- A printed manual.
- A FREE DOS time management program ($35 value).
- A FREE DOS time/date display TSR ($10 value).
- Notification of the next update.
- Low cost upgrades.
- A good feeling knowing you are supporting shareware.
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ASP STATEMENT
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This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
not provide technical support for members' products. Please write
to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or
send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.