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        |   ____|__  |  Association of 
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           |___|___|    MEMBER 


This file has been installed as README.TXT, and you can
view it again at any time by double-clicking on the README
Icon in SkyMap's group in Program Manager. Please take the
time to read it. Use the scroll-bar at the right to move
down the text.

SkyMap is Shareware. You may evaluate it for a period of not
more than 30 days. If you find it useful after this period
you must pay for it. Please see the separate registration
forms for details of how to register the program. If you do
not intend to register the program after the evaluation
period you must delete it from your hard disk.

There are significant benefits to registering your copy.

Upon registration you will receive:-

A registered copy of the latest version of SkyMap.

A large star database containing over 88,000 stars down
to magnitude 8.5, compared with the 15,925 stars to
magnitude 7 of this evaluation version.

A description database containing classification
information, descriptions, and observing notes for the
objects in the deep sky object database.

Unlimited lifetime support.

Notification of upgrades to the program, and information
about new and complementary products.

Optionally, you may also purchase the "GSC" edition of
SkyMap. This has the complete SAO catalog of 259,000 stars
to magnitude 9.5, and also has the ability to display maps
using the 20-million object Hubble Guide Star Catalog
(available separately as a set of two CD-ROMs). The GSC
contains stars down to approximately magnitude 15.

And apart from all that, you get the comfort of knowing
that you are helping to support the Shareware concept, a
distribution system that brings you quality software at
realistic prices.


So what is Shareware? 
---------------------

Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by
authors through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk
vendors, and by copies being passed among friends. It is
commercial software that you are allowed to try before you
pay for it. This makes shareware the ultimate in money back
guarantees - if you don't like the product, you don't pay
for it!

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
There is good and bad shareware, just as there is good and
bad retail software. The primary difference between
shareware and retail software is that with shareware you
know if it's good or bad before you pay for it.

You benefit because you get to use the software to determine
whether it meets your needs, before you pay for it.  Authors
benefit because they are able to get their products into
your hands without the expenses it takes to launch a
traditional retail software product.

The shareware system and the continued availability of
quality shareware products depend on your willingness to
register and pay for the shareware you use. It is the
registration fees you pay which allow us to support and
continue to develop our products. Please show your support
for shareware by registering those programs you actually
use and by passing them on to others. Shareware is kept
alive by your support!


ASP Ombudsman Statement
-----------------------

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 USA or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
