DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE ----------------------- 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 ---------------------- 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 --------------- 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 ------------------------------ - 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. _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER ASP 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 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.