>>> PRODUCT <<< ----------------- Visual Computer Dictionary Plus Version 2.0 (c) All Rights Reserved 1994-95 CONTACT: ------- BlueStar Software P.O. Box 33004 Beechwood Plaza 450 Erb Street West Waterloo, Ont. N2T 2M9 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ------------------- The Visual Computer Dictionary Plus program was designed to graphically portray computer definitions in an attractive and comprehensive way. This program will appeal to anybody who owns a computer and would like to be informed about computer definitions, computer related terms, DOS commands, symbols and acronyms. Developed for IBM PC and compatible personal computers, Visual Computer Dictionary Plus runs in a DOS environment. This product defines terms on a wide variety of topics with over 1100 definitions. Topics include: General Computing Electronics Communications Hard Drives Data Storage Hardware Programming Disk Drives Boards Processors Video Keyboards Input/Output Networks Systems DOS commands CATEGORY: -------- Educational software KEYWORDS: -------- DICTIONARY VISUAL DEFINITIONS TERMINOLOGY EDUCATIONAL GRAPHICS ADDRESS FOR ORDERS AND SUPPORT: ------------------------------ BlueStar Software P.O. Box 33004 Beechwood Plaza 450 Erb Street West Waterloo, Ont. N2T 2M9 WARRANTY - DISCLAIMER: --------------------- Shareware version of Visual Computer Dictionary Plus is evaluation version and is supplied on an "as-is" basis. Users of Visual Computer Dictionary Plus must accept this disclaimer of warranty. The BlueStar Software disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitations, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. Throughout the Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software, trade names and trademarks of several companies and products have been used to portray related definitions. All trade names, trademarks and their products are trade names, trademarks and products of their respective holders and BlueStar Software is not associated with any of the companies and their product in any way. Terms used in the Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software should not be considered as influencing the validity of any trademark, registered trademark, or trade name. While during the preparation and development of the Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software, every precaution has been taken, BlueStar Software makes no cognition or warranties with respect to the accuracy, or completeness of the contents of the Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software. BlueStar Software assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions and disclaims any implied warranties or suitability of software for any particular purpose. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the information contained within the software. The BlueStar Software shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit, or any other commercial or personal damage, including, but not limited to incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the use of the Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software. Any action or proceedings brought by opposing party against BlueStar Software, successors, administrators heirs and any other personnel associated with BlueStar Software in relation to this agreement shall be brought only in federal court of competent jurisdiction located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. LICENSE FOR USE AND FOR DISTRIBUTION: ------------------------------------ License terms applicable to all use or distribution. --------------------------------------------------- The Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software and accompanying files and documentation are copyrighted products with all rights reserved of BlueStar Software. The use or distribution of these products is expressly prohibited, except when specifically authorized by the terms of this license. You may not reproduce, copy, translate, transmit, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, in whole or in part except as specified in this agreement. License terms applicable to the evaluation version (Shareware) -------------------------------------------------------------- BlueStar Software grants you a limited license to use this software for evaluation purposes only, for a period not to exceed thirty days. During these thirty days, you may make full use of Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software . If you will continue using this software after the thirty days evaluation period, you must make the prescribed registration payment either to BlueStar Software, or its distributors. Commercial users of Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software must register and pay for their copies of Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software within thirty (30) days of first use, or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting BlueStar Software at the above address. License terms applicable to the registered version -------------------------------------------------- The registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software must be treated 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 is being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time. You are not obtaining title to the software, or any copyright rights. You may make as many copies as necessary for backup purposes. Distribution license -------------------- Permission is granted to individuals charging no fees, and to User's Groups, Bulletin Board Systems, Mail-Order Disk vendors, CD-Rom publishers, On-Line Services and other distributors that are adhering to the guidelines for shareware distributors regardless of fees. The automatic authorization for distribution is also granted to distributors recognized by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) to distribute the Visual Computer Dictionary Plus program and accompanying files, provided they distribute a complete and unaltered copy of the evaluation version of Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software. Distribution by any other methods, or for any kind of remuneration other than expressed in above paragraph must first contact BlueStar Software at the address above for authorization and written permission. Permission to distribute Visual Computer Dictionary Plus software product cannot be transferred, assigned, sold, or franchised to any other party. Every vendor (distributor) wishing to distribute the product must independently satisfy all terms of this distribution license. BlueStar Software reserves the right to revoke any permissions granted in distribution license by notification in writing. Ombudsman Statement ------------------- This program is produced by BlueStar Software 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 you. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for member's products. 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