

        MSI Menu System 
        Copyright (C) 1991, 1992 Larry B. Rice

        What is Shareware?
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        The MSI Menu System is distributed as Shareware.  Shareware 
        programs allow computer owners to: 
         
          1. Try a program before purchasing to see if it will meet
             their needs.

          2. "Share" copies of programs they find useful with friends.

          3. Purchase only the programs they find useful and achieve 
             significant savings over comparable commercial programs.

        Shareware has been providing computer owners with high-
        quality, low-cost software for many years.  The savings is 
        realized through the reduction or elimination of expensive 
        packaging and advertising, and by not using expensive 
        commercial distribution channels.  

        Shareware authors are very dependent on the goodwill and 
        honesty of the recipients of their programs.  Authors can 
        continue to support and develop software only if the programs 
        are registered by those who are using them. 

        Users of an author's programs are also dependent on the 
        goodwill and honesty of other users of the programs.  The 
        level of support that a user will find for a program is a 
        direct result of the registration fees received. 

        In short, the continued availability of quality software 
        through Shareware distribution is dependent on each and every 
        user registering the software that they use. 
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