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Why is PC-Hypertext a free program?
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I've made PC-Hypertext free because I think this policy serves the best
interests of both developers and users.
In considering whether to charge a fee for each run-time hypertext system
created or a flat fee to create such systems, I was reminded of the early days
of personal computers and the attempts by the creators of compilers and
database builders to charge similar fees. It didn't work then and therefore
seems inappropriate in hypertext run-time systems.
For that reason, developers (people who order our Hypertext-tools) are
licensed to distribute their knowledge systems on our PC-Hypertext program
free of any royalties.
To aid developers, we do provide free disk labels that contain text space for
developer information (e.g., program, address, phone, copyright notice).
However, if you wish to create your own hypertext disk label, please
include our copyright notice (PC-Hypertext (c) MaxThink 1987) on the disk
containing PC-Hypertext.
Support for PC-Hypertext developers
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Beyond the issue of labels, we are happy to help promote either the hypertext
systems you create or mention your capabilities for building such systems to
people who desire to locate people within their community or knowledge area.
If you wish to participate in this network, I'd recommend that you build a
one-disk sample hypertext system in a favorite knowledge area of yours. In
complexity, the disk should be perhaps 70 ASCII files, 5-10 networks, and
200-300 cross-links.
If you send such a sample disk to me, I'll be happy to mention your
hypertext sampler disk in my next newsletter. This will provide you with
leads for building custom systems or contacts for joint efforts with
colleagues in system design or construction -- in business, government, or
education.
Again, I'm interested in how your system compares with other such disks in
style, format, presentation, and access paths. In addition, I can provide
names and phone numbers of others with whom you may wish to exchange your
portfolio disks and other ways to bring your work to the attention of
editors, users, or publishers.
Why this support? Well, the great American hypertext system is not yet
written . . . and if you've got it (or talents in this area), I like
to help you tell others. <FILE53 TALENTS NEEDED>
Neil Larson 1/14/88 FILE78
44 Rincon Rd., Kensington, CA 94707
Copyright MaxThink 1988 -- Call 415-428-0104 for permission to reprint