INDEX
Shareware Help Index

SHAREWAR.HLP VERSION 1.0.3

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Shareware

Definition

Disclaimer - Agreement

Support Policy

Ombudsman Statement

Registration Form


Shareware Definition

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.


Disclaimer - Agreement

Users of Magic Squares must accept this disclaimer of warranty: Magic Squares is supplied AS IS.  The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of Magic Squares.

Magic Squares 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.  If you find this program useful and find that you are using Magic Squares and continue to use Magic Squares after a trial period of 10 days, you must make a registration payment of $5.00 U. S. to Randy A. Harris. The $5.00 U. S. registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time.  You must treat this software just like a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another.  Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time.

Commercial users of Magic Squares must register and pay for their copies of Magic Squares within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.  Site-License arrangements are not available for Magic Squares.  Sorry, purchase orders cannot be accepted.

Anyone distributing Magic Squares for any kind of remuneration must first contact Randy A. Harris for authorization.  This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP ) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering Magic Squares immediately  (However, Randy A. Harris must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of Magic Squares).

You are encouraged to pass a copy of Magic Squares along to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it.  All users who register will receive a copy of the latest version of the Magic Squares system.

Any Magic Squares distribution must include the following files.

MAGICSQU.EXE	program executable file

MAGICSQU.HLP	program help file

SHAREWAR.HLP	shareware explanation and registration

MAGICSQU.INI	initialization file

MAGICSQU.WRI	installation instructions (Windows Write format)

MAGICSQU.DOC	installation instructions (ASCII text format)

VENDOR.DOC	distribution instructions (ASCII text format)


Support Policy

Support of Magic Squares will only be provided to registered users.

Support will be provided for a period of 90 days from the date of registration.

Defective media will be replaced upon return by U. S. mail of the original media.

Postage for return of defective media will be payed by the user.

Postage for replacement media will be payed by Randy A. Harris.

If in my opinion, I am unable to adequately resolve a support matter to your satisfaction, I will refund your full registration fee within 5 business days.  I will void your registration and will request in writing that you destroy any registered copies of Magic Squares that may still be in your possession.

Requests For Support

Compuserve (THIS IS THE PREFERED METHOD TO REQUEST SUPPORT)

Requests for support which come to me via Compuserve Mail will be answered at the latest on the Saturday of the week the request was made.  I may not be able to fully resolve your problem on that day but I will acknowledge your request via Compuserve Mail.

U. S. Mail

Requests for support via mail will be acknowledged by mail.  Acknowledgements will be mailed at the latest on the Saturday of the week of the request was made.  This is a slow way to get support.  You get faster response if you send your support questions via Compuserve.

Phone

Sorry, requests for phone support cannot be honored at this time.

How to Contact Me

Compuserve: ID: 70070, 432  (THIS IS THE PREFERED METHOD)

U. S. Mail:

Randy A. Harris

Box # 265

1336 North Moorpark Road

Thousand Oaks, CA   91360


Ombudsman Statement

Magic Squares was created 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  49442-9427 USA, FAX (616) 788-2765 or send a Compuserve message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.


Registration Form

How To Register

(1) Select File - Print Topic from the menu bar to print this form.

(2) NEATLY PRINT all information requested on this form in ink.

(3) Enclose check or money order in the amount of $5.00.

(4) Mail completed form and payment to:

Randy A. Harris

Box # 265

1336 North Moorpark Road

Thousand Oaks, CA   91360

Make checks payable to: Randy A. Harris

All checks must be drawn on a U. S. bank.

What Registration Provides

As a registered user of Magic Squares you will receive the following:

The latest version of Magic Squares on floppy disk.

The right to continue using Magic Squares after the trial period.

Support for a period of 90 days from the date of registration.

Bug fixes (if any).

Magic Squares 1.0.3 (or latest version)

Number of copies you are registering	_____

Disk size:	_____ 720k 3.5" floppy  OR _____ 1.44m 3.5" floppy

Date	__ __ / __ __ / __ __

Name	__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Company	__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Address	__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

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City	__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

State	__ __	Zip Code __ __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __

Phone	(__ __ __) __ __ __-__ __ __ __

Compuserve ID __ __ __ __ __ , __ __ __ __


ASP

Association of Shareware Professionals

545 Grover Road

Muskegon, MI   49442-9427

FAX: (616) 788-2765


Font

This menu selection invokes a font dialog box that allows font changes


Game

The main menu for Magic Squares.


Count Moves

Clicking on this menu item enables or disables the Moves window.


Moves

This is a window that keeps track of the moves you have taken to solve a puzzle.


Left

Left is a relative position.  If the mouse buttons have been swapped then left is really right.


Right

Right is a relative position.  If the mouse buttons have been swapped then right is really left.


Randy A. Harris

Here's how to contact me.

Compuserve: ID: 70070, 432  (THIS IS THE PREFERED METHOD)

U. S. Mail:

Randy A. Harris

Box # 265

1336 North Moorpark Road

Thousand Oaks, CA   91360