************************************************************************* * VISUAL ADVANTAGE, INC. * * NOTES AND LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR VISUAL BASIC TIP OF THE DAY(TM) * ************************************************************************* PROGRAM NAME: Visual Basic Tip of the Day VERSION : 1.0 PUBLISHER : Visual Advantage, Inc. P.O. Box 39415 Louisville, KY 40233-9415 PREFERRED BBS FILENAME: VBTIPDAY.ZIP SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM Compatible PC (386 or higher recommended), Windows 3.1 or higher, VGA, 4MB RAM. DESCRIPTION: 'Visual Basic Tip of the Day' is intended to present a different tip each day when you launch Visual Basic. Thus, instead of launching VB, launch 'Tip of the Day.' There are over 250 tips split into 3 different experience levels. KEYWORDS: Visual Basic, Tips, Tricks, Programming, Utility REGISTRATION: $4.95 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The remainder of this file describes the terms by which Visual Advantage, Inc. permits other parties to distribute the Visual Basic Tip of the Day(TM) shareware product. 1. Distribution by modem: Visual Advantage, Inc. allows and encourages all bulletin board systems and on-line services to distribute Tip of the Day by modem as long as no files are altered or removed. If a distribution fee is charged for this software, you must additionally ensure that: A. Visual Advantage, Inc. is credited as the publisher of the file. B. The software is identified as shareware. C. The shareware concept is explained adequately elsewhere on-line. 2. Distribution by diskette: Shareware vendors may distribute Tip of the Day on a floppy disk if the following conditions are met: A. You explain the shareware concept and describe this program as shareware (e.g. "shareware is try-before-buying software", and "the price paid by users for shareware is a distribution charge only). B. You credit Visual Advantage, Inc. as the publisher of this software in all catalog descriptions and any other written descriptions. C. You sell the software for less than $5, and only sell the most current version of it. D. No other programs may be included on the floppy disk that contains this program (except for a vendor menu program or vendor logo). E. No files are modified or deleted. F. Please send us a copy of any catalog listing this software. 3. CD-ROM and multi-disk packs: If you wish to commercially distribute Tip of the Day on a CD-ROM or a pack of several disks (through mail-order, wholesale, retail, or any other channels), you need to follow these terms and conditions: A. You explain the shareware concept and describe this program as shareware. B. You credit Visual Advantage, Inc. as the publisher of this software in all catalogs and program descriptions. C. The front-cover packaging must contain the word "Shareware" in large type. D. No files may be modified or deleted. E. Please send us a copy of the CD-ROM as soon as it has been manufactured. 4. Any distribution in a retail environment: Any party wishing to sell Tip of the Day in a retail environment must meet the following conditions: A. You explain the shareware concept and describe this program as shareware. B. You credit Visual Advantage, Inc. as the publisher of this software in any other written descriptions. C. The front-cover packaging must contain the word "Shareware" in large type. D. Please send us a copy of your packaging as soon as it has been manufactured. 5. Other terms and conditions: A. Except as expressly licensed by Visual Advantage, Inc., we have and reserve the exclusive copyright and all other rights, title and interest to distribute this program, and to use trademarks in connection with them. B. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND C. This license may be terminated by Visual Advantage, Inc. by giving a 30 day advance written notice. WE THANK YOU FOR DISTRIBUTING VISUAL ADVANTAGE, INC. SHAREWARE PRODUCTS. Visual Advantage can be contacted at: Visual Advantage, Inc. P.O. Box 39415 Louisville, KY 40233-9415 ***************************************************************************