SHARINFO.TXT
                                                      October/96
 

                     What is SHAREWARE ?
      
SHAREWARE is computer software that has been developed for sale
but which is not distributed through normal retail outlets. 
Either a full, working copy or a 'crippled' or limited version of
the software is distributed by individuals, BBS's, or Shareware
vendors. If a person tries it and likes it, they register their
use of the software with the owner, and they also send a
registration fee.  If they have been using a limited version of
the software, then they will receive a full working copy in
return from the developer.

You now have a full working copy of FLOPYCAT, so if you decide to
keep and use it on a regular basis, then you are expected, in the
spirit of Shareware, to pay a registration fee for each copy you
intend to install and use. 

SHAREWARE is usually developed by an individual working on a
shoestring budget in the hopes of selling enough copies to cover
development expenses and perhaps to also make a small profit. By
avoiding the expenses of fancy packaging, advertising and
distribution, the SHAREWARE developer is able to keep the cost of
the software down to much less than normal 'retail' software
prices. However, the quality and usefulness of SHAREWARE software
is at least as good as, and frequently better than that available
from software sold in retail stores. 
    
If you register your usage of FLOPYCAT, your name will be kept on
file and you will be notified when the next version, with more
features, is available. Also, if you have any problems with the
software you can report those problems to the address shown
below, and they will be resolved as quickly as possible.  
    
To register your use of the software, please complete and mail a
copy of the Shareware Registration form, and include the fee
appropriate to your intended use.  
      
Please feel free to pass on a copy of FLOPYCAT to friends,
business associates, Bulletin Boards, etc. and encourage everyone
to try it out, and to register their use of the software if they
intend to keep and use it.


FUTURE PLANS FOR FLOPYCAT:

The possibility of future enhancements to FLOPYCAT depends very
much on the success of Version 1.0   Things I plan to put in a
future release, if one is to be done at all, are:

1)   Catalog entries to describe floppy disks as well as files

2)   Searching for Catalog entries by full or partial description

3)   On-line, context-sensitive HELP

4)   Other suggestions submitted by users of Version 2.2


     I hope you use and enjoy FLOPYCAT, and you find it of
benefit to you, either at home or on the job.

     Remember to register your use, and to pay up !!

     Thanks a lot





Bud Dawson
President,
NABU Consulting Inc.