WEB PairWare 2.55 Contents of README.TXT, filesize = 6178 bytes, date = 3-20-92. Shareware Version Copyright 1991-1992, WEBCORP. All Rights Reserved WEB, PairWare, Station Manager, E-Note, and WEBCORP are trademarks of WEBCORP. ======================================================================== NOTE! The following is a copy of the text displayed during installation. ======================================================================== NOTICE! This shareware version of WEB PairWare is copyrighted. It is not "free" or "public domain" software. You may use, copy, and distribute this software only as specified in the WEBCORP LICENSE AGREEMENT that follows. WHAT IS WEB? WEB is a high-performance peer-to-peer local area Network Operating System that is compatible with vertually any network interface card and topology through its support of Novell(r) IPX drivers. WEB version 3.0 provides seamless connectivity with NetWare(r) servers. (Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.) WHAT IS WEB PAIRWARE? WEB PairWare are special two-user "serial-only" versions of the WEB Network Operating System. WEB PairWare connects two computers together with a serial cable to form a fully functional peer-to-peer local area network. WEB PairWare is a low-cost solution for networking two PCs and for connecting a laptop to a PC. HOW DOES SHAREWARE WORK? This "shareware" version of WEB PairWare 2.55 is fully functional. Shareware gives you the chance to try WEB PairWare before purchasing a registered license. WEB PAIRWARE 30 DAY TRIAL PERIOD You may use this shareware version of WEB PairWare without charge for a trial period of 30 days to decide if you want to purchase a registered license. After the 30 Day Trial Period: (1) you must stop using this shareware version; (2) this shareware version will cease to function; (3) you must purchase a registered license to continue using WEB PairWare; and (4) you may keep copies of this shareware version to give to others. GIVING COPIES OF THIS SHAREWARE VERSION TO OTHERS You may copy and distribute this shareware version by any means, electronic or disk, as long as it is: (1) not rented, (2) not sold, (3) not bundled with a product that is sold or as an incentive to buy a product that is sold, and (4) distributed with all files intact with no modifications. BENEFITS OF REGISTERING When you register, you will receive the following: þ A new serialized diskette, þ A registered license, þ No annoying shareware screens, þ Printed documentation, þ Free BBS technical support, þ Notification of new products and updates, þ Special upgrade pricing for other products. HOW TO REGISTER If you decide to purchase a registered license, just fill out the registration form found in REGISTER.TXT on the disk you installed from and return it to WEBCORP with your payment. PRODUCTS YOU CAN REGISTER You can choose from any of the following products: þ WEB PairWare 2.55 (serial-based version) This is the same as the shareware version, but with a printed manual and registered license. þ WEB PairWare Advanced 3.0 (serial-based version) An advanced version of PairWare based on version 3.0 of the WEB Network Operating System that comes with a printed manual and registered license. þ WEB 3.0 (card-based version) The advanced version of WEB 3.0 that supports ARCnet, Ethernet, and Token Ring topologies and cards. Sold with 1, 5, 10, 15, and 30 user licenses. See REGISTER.TXT for pricing. See PRODUCTS.TXT for more information on products. See MINIDOC.TXT for info on installation and use. SAMPLING WEB PAIRWARE WITHOUT A CABLE A cable is not supplied with WEB PairWare. You may install WEB PairWare on this PC without connecting it to another PC if you want to take a look at the install program and Station Manager before purchasing a cable. When you get to the screen for configuring your serial port, choose MANUAL CONFIGURATION and enter some ficticious settings. After you purchase a cable and connect this PC to another, you will need to re-run the Install program on both machines and properly configure them. SAMPLING WEB PAIRWARE WITH A CABLE To set up your network, connect a serial cable between this machine and another. Run this Install program on both machines and follow the prompts. Help is available from F1. WHERE TO GET A CABLE Cable specifications and sources can be found at the beginning of the MINIDOC.TXT file included with WEB PairWare. WEBCORP LICENSE AGREEMENT (When you install WEB PairWare you will be presented with the following text. Pressing ENTER to continue with installation constitutes your acceptance of this agreement.) If you agree with the following terms and conditions, press ENTER to indicate your agreement and begin installation. If you do not agree, press F10 to quit and give this software to someone else.For 30 days, you have a license to use WEB PairWare Sampler for the purpose of making a decision to purchase a registered copy, after which this license expires. For an unlimited period, you may keep copies for the purpose of giving them to others. You may not rent, sell, modify, decompile, reverse engineer, or bundle the software with other products that are sold. LIMITED WARRANTY: THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (NOT WEBCORP) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY REPAIR, SERVICING, OR CORRECTION. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEBCORP BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LOST DATA OR PROFITS TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, EVEN IF WEBCORP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. This is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and WEBCORP and supersedes any prior agreement in any form relating to WEB PairWare.