J I X X A --------- D I S T R I B U T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N -------------------------------------------------- Version: 1.1 Date of Release: February, 1995 -------------------------------------------------- This file contains information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, Electronic Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), Computer Clubs, User Groups, and others who wish to distribute the shareware version of Jixxa. NOTE: "Rack" Vendors and other retail vendors may NOT distribute Jixxa in stores, except for Gold Medallion Software. Please read on for details. Jixxa is trademark and Copyright 1995 by Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. For sample descriptions which you may use to describe the product please refer to the DESCRIBE.TXT text file. Please refer to JIXXA.WRI and REGISTER.WRI for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution Requirements: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Limited Distribution License: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As the exclusive copyright holder for Jixxa, Rhode Island Soft Systems authorizes printed catalog, and electronic (BBS) on-line distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions. (CD-ROM and "rack" vendors refer to following section). o The Jixxa package is defined as containing all the material listed in the PACKING.TXT text file. If any files listed in the PACKING.TXT text file, or the PACKING.TXT file itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden. In such an event, please contact Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. to obtain a complete package suitable for distribution. o The Jixxa package - including all related program files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way (other than that mentioned in the following paragraph) and must be distributed as a complete package, without exception. The PACKING.TXT text file contains a list of all files that are part of the Jixxa package. VENDOR.TXT - Distribution Information Page 1 of 3 o Many BBSs customarily add a small text file (advertisement) to each archived file. This text file describes the BBS and tells people that the file was downloaded from that particular BBS. Other BBSs add a small one-line message with their BBS name and phone number into the compressed file, which will display when the file is uncompressed. Either of these methods of mentioning your BBS are acceptable and may be used, provided the program and documentation is otherwise unmodified and complete. o Small additions to the package, such as the introductory or installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, are acceptable so long as they identify themselves as being added by the distributor, and not part of Jixxa. The files may be archived into a single distribution file in accordance with the restrictions listed in DESCRIBE.TXT (ie. archive's filename). o No price or other compensation may be charged for the Jixxa package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping, and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 Internationally. o In order to maximize resources, Vendors often provide several different programs/packages on a single disk -- this is perfectly acceptable to Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. We require that the Jixxa files be bundled in such a way as to be presented as distinct and separate from those of other packages. Archiving our distribution files into a single file (in accordance with guidelines set forth in DESCRIBE.TXT) is a suggested method of accomplishing this goal. o Rhode Island Soft Systems prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the Jixxa package, without written permission from Rhode Island Soft Systems. If the version you have obtained is over nine (9) months old, please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. Please see the release date at the top of this file. o Distributors carrying Jixxa must inform Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. of the intent to distribute Jixxa (a post card will suffice) and must cease distribution immediately upon receipt of a written request from Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. (should we request cessation of distribution). o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using any means, without the written permission of Rhode Island Soft Systems. In other words, the disk-based documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form. VENDOR.TXT - Distribution Information Page 2 of 3 o You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. o The Jixxa package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package. Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a written agreement from Rhode Island Soft Systems. o Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. o U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. PO Box 748, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895. CD-ROM and/or "Rack" Vendors: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ o Any distributor who wishes to include Jixxa on a CD-ROM must contact Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. for explicit, individual permission prior to any such inclusion. o CD-ROM Vendors must adhere to all items in the previous section. o Jixxa may not be sold in retail locations. This includes "Rack" Vendors wishing to sell Jixxa in stores on shareware racks or displays. An exception is granted to Gold Medallion Software, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. VENDOR.TXT - Distribution Information Page 3 of 3