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  *                        Jailbird - Version 2.5                        *
  *                 Copyright (c) 1993,94 by LB Software                 *
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  *                       Published exclusively by:                      *
  *                         RMH Computer Services                        *
  *                              PO Box  657                             *
  *                       Beech Grove IN 46107-0657                      *
  *                            (317)  782-9903                           *
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QUICK START: 
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In order to make FULL use of this entertaining program, you will need to read 
the documentation, which is contained in a file called JAILBIRD.TXT. But since 
the program is fairly self-explainatory, you can probably operate it without 
any detailed instructions. To start the program, simply switch to the JAILBIRD 
subdirectory, type JAILBIRD, and press the [ENTER] key. You'll find yourself 
at the input window, where you can begin typing in your personalized 
information.


PRINTING THE DOCUMENTATION:
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The documentation file (JAILBIRD.TXT) is formatted for 70-characters per 
line, and 60-lines per page. To print the documentation, you can simply issue 
the following command from the DOS command line:

     COPY JAILBIRD.TXT PRN

            - or -

     COPY JAILBIRD.TXT LPT1 (or whatever printer port is appropriate)

The documentation file contains form-feed characters, so it can also be 
printed by various printing utilities.


Jailbird is Shareware!
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The registration fee for Jailbird is $19.00 (US). You are entitled to 
evaluate Jailbird for a period of up to 30 days. If you continue to use the 
program beyond the evaluation period, you are required to purchase a fully 
licensed copy, or delete the program from your system.

There is a file named REGISTER.TXT in the distribution file set which 
contains the ordering information, and the address to mail your order to. 
Simply issue the DOS command "COPY REGISTER.TXT PRN" and press the [ENTER] 
key to print the form, fill it out, and mail it (along with your payment) to 
the address listed.

The shareware copy of Jailbird that you have is not restricted in any way. 
Upon ordering your fully licensed copy, you will receive:

     1) A disk containing the most current version of the program.

     2) A lifetime license to use the product.

     3) Licensed copies of JAILBIRD will display the owners name in
        the "ABOUT" window.

     4) Licensed copies of JAILBIRD will include additional fonts for
        on-screen and printed lettering.

     4) Licensed copies of JAILBIRD will not print the "watermark" 
        on the printed copies.

     5) Support via the phone, by fax, mail, CompuServe, and various 
        other message networks.

     6) A 30 day money-back guarantee.

     7) Special discounts and online credits for CompuServe.

     8) Special discounts on magazines, newsletter, and products from 
        Public (software) Libraries.

     9) Special discounts on Shareware Magazine, one of the industry's 
        foremost publications, by Mike Callahan (alias Dr. FileFinder)

And apart from all that, the knowledge that you are helping to support the 
Shareware concept - a distribution system that brings you quality software at 
realistic prices.

So what is Shareware? 
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Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by authors and 
publishers through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk vendors, and by 
copies being passed among friends. It is software that you are allowed to try 
before you pay for it. This makes shareware the ultimate in money back 
guarantees.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. There is good and 
bad shareware, just as there is good and bad retail software. The primary 
difference between shareware and retail software is that with shareware you 
know if it's good or bad before you pay for it.

You benefit because you get to use the software to determine whether it meets 
your needs, before you pay for it.  Authors benefit because they are able to 
get their products into your hands without the expenses it takes to launch a 
traditional retail software product.

The shareware system and the continued availability of quality shareware 
products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the shareware you 
use. It is the registration fees you pay which allow shareware authors to 
support and continue to develop their products. 

Please show your support for shareware by registering those programs you 
actually use and by passing them on to others. Shareware is kept alive by 
your support!