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Registration
Scott M. Baker, smbaker@primenet.com
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I have decided to include several of my shareware programs into a sort of
"package deal". Most of these programs share a similar code base and it works
out best of I just lump them all together. Paying the modest $15 shareware
registration entitles you to use of all of the programs listed in this
agreement.
Registration is good for all versions -- past, present, and future -- of the
programs listed in this file. You only need to register once.
Paying the $15 registration fee entitles you to use of allof the following:
1. SBNews/Newsbot ... SBNEWSxx.ZIP and/or SBN32_xx.ZIP
An automated news retrieval utility. Automatically downloads, uudecodes,
and displays images from binary newsgroups. Many bells and whistles.
2. SBJV ... SBJV16xx.ZIP and/or SBJV32xx.ZIP
Jpeg/Gif/Bmp/Pcx Image file viewer. Includes visual thumbnail index,
catalog generator, and download categorizer.
3. SBRail ... SBRAILxx.ZIP
Model Railroad ScreenSaver.
4. SB Image Explorer ... SBIMGxx.ZIP
Image browsing utility; Similar in format to the popular Windows-95
Explorer. Supports thumbnail browsing, etc.
5. SB Log ... SBLOGxx.ZIP
Log statistics generator for web sites. Generates a comprehensive
statistics report in html format from the log files of your web site.
6. SB Pop ... SBPOPxxx.ZIP
Internet Email Notifier. Watches your incoming email and alerts you when
new mail arrives.
7. SB Slot ... SBSLOTxx.ZIP
Slot machine simulator and 3D game for Windows-95 with DirectX support.
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Registration Policy (via US-Mail):
1. Mail $15 (a personal check made out to "Scott M. Baker" is fine) to my
US-Mail address. Include your EMAIL address with the check. [You can also
register online via credit card; see below]
2. I will generate a registration code that corresponds to the email you
included. I will email this registration code back to you at the address
you provided.
3. Load up newsbot/sbjv/sbimg and select Register from the menu. Enter your
email and the code I provided. The program will now be registered. [Note:
For SBRail, the register info may be located by pushing <setup> from the
Windows-95 screensaver configuration box]
4. Your registration is good forever, and will be supported under ALL FUTURE
VERSIONS of these programs.
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Online Registration via Credit Card:
I support online credit card registration with a secure web server. You can
find my software registration page at
http://www.newsrobot.com/credit/credit.html.This page includes instructions and
will direct you to the ordering page which is located on a secure server.
The secure server supports the Secure Sockets Layer and encrypts your credit
card information so that it cannot be intercepted or tampered with by anyone.
It's a widely accepted standard and absolutely the safest way to do business on
the web. You can also fax credit card information to me at 520-797-8325 if
you'd prefer.
I usually process registrations fairly quickly, so you should see your code
within a few hours. I guarantee that I will have it processed within 24 hours.
So far, my average turn-around time has been approximately 1-2 hours.
Once you have received your code, you may proceed with the registration as
described in the "Registration Policy (via US-Mail)" section above.
The charge will appear on your credit card as "SB Software".
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Specific registration benefits include:
1. Removal of "shareware delay" in SBNews/Newsbot, SBJV, and SBImg.
2. Newsbot's automatic start command line feature.
3. By supporting the author, you encourage me to continue devoting work to
the project, which in turn causes me to create a superior product, which
ultimately benefits you!
Please do consider registering this shareware if you continue to use it. The
programming is very involved and time consuming, and it really gives me a lot
more incentive to add new features if I receive compensation for my work.
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How to contact me:
US-Mail:
Scott M. Baker
2241 W Labriego
Tucson, Az 85741
My Bulletin board:
I've taken the BBS down due to lack of use. Please use my Internet email
address instead at smbaker@primenet.com.
Email:
smbaker@primenet.com
My Homepage:
* http://smbaker.simplenet.com
* ... or ... http://www.newsrobot.com
Fax/Answering Machine:
* You can fax credit card information to 520-797-8325. Please do not use
this number for technical support. I prefer to do all technical support
via email as it's cheaper, more convenient, and easier to keep track of.
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Find the latest SBNews/Newsbot at this address:
* http://www.newsrobot.com/sbnews/sbnews.html
Find the latest SBJV at this address:
* http://www.newsrobot.com/sbjv/sbjv.html
Find the latest SBRail at this address:
* http://www.newsrobot.com/trains/trains.html
Find the latest SB Image Explorer at this address:
* http://www.newsrobot.com/sbimg/sbimg.html
Find the latest SB Pop at this address:
* http://www.newsrobot.com/sbpop/index.html
I also try to maintain recent copies of my shareware on the following sites:
* Tucows: http://www.tucows.com
* Coast-To-Coast Software Repository: http://www.coast.net
* Winsite: http://www.winsite.com
If all of the above fail, you might want to try the shareware.comsearch site.
Their address is http://www.shareware.com.
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About the shareware philosophy:
Many of you are familiar with shareware, but for some it is a new concept.
Shareware is not free software. Shareware simply entitles you to evaluate the
software for a certain period of time before having to pay for it. That way,
you can make sure that the software is really worthwhile before you have to
part with your hard-earned money.
While I usually do not place an explicit evaluation term on my programs, I
would expect that if you find the software useful for 30 days or more, then you
should pay for it. It's the right thing to do. Paying for the software is
usually referred to as "registering", and when your payment is received, I will
send you a registration code. This registration code can then be entered into
the software, removing any "nag" features (such as "delays") that might be
present. Most of my programs also have an about box that proudly displays your
name, so that all your friends will know that you supported the software.
All of my software features a lifetime registration policy. You only have to
register once. If I release a new version of a particular program, your
registration is automatically good for it. You need never register again.
So why should you register? Registering provides me with the financial support
that I need to continue my programming efforts. The more registrations I
receive, the greater my incentive to continue working on a project. The more
work I put into a project, the better the finsihed product, and the more you'll
enjoy it. So you can see that by registering you ultimately benefit yourself!