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From: mforget@elfhaven.ersys.edmonton.ab.ca (Michel Forget)
Subject: Re: Online Help
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 1994 17:53:38 -0600
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Hello Andre,
>direct recompense for his work when you ship it as part of your software - do
He would get a direct recompense; if users use it, they will pay for it.
(Well, Shareware is a little sketchy on this point but you get the general
idea.)
>you, for example, object to paying for your C compiler, or other tools used
>to create your products? I would suggest a one-off payment, voluntary for
>PD/shareware authors, but obligatory for distribution with commercial
>products.
This is not really a valid argument; I _use_ my "C" compiler. I do not
use ST-Guide itself very often, since I already know how to use my
programs. As I said, I'm willing to register a copy for my personal
use if I use it, but I feel it should be up to the users to register
for themselves if _they_ use it.
To be honest, though, it does not really matter much what I think. If
Holger says "pay so that you can distribute the program or HyperText files
that use the program" than I will have to pay or switch, in which case
I will probably switch. (Unless the fee is reasonable; Shareware does not
pay much, and I'm a student, so money is tight.)
>Again, Joe, can you pass this comment on for us? Also, can you check whether
>you are now able to distribute the current beta-test to interested members of
>this list? I'm sure they will fall in love with it once they have had a play
>with it.
This would be interesting; I wonder if Holger will allow it? I hope so.
BTW, I check out 1ST-Guide. We will not find any help there; it is
Shareware.
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