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Shareware.
Shareware is software that you are allowed to
try out before you pay. Some differences between
Shareware and other software:
Shareware is no Public Domain, because you' re
not allowed to change it; besides, Shareware
is in copyright.
Shareware is no Freeware because you have
to pay for it.
Shareware is no Demoware because it is a complete
product.
Shareware is no Crippleware because it is a normally
functional product that has not been sabotaged.
Shareware is no Payfirstware. For an evaluation version
you pay only distribution costs, you don't pay the
program itself.
By far the most programs on this CD-ROM belong to the
so-called Shareware concept. Shareware is a way to bring
programs to the users. You are allowed to use your
shareware programs for a certain time in order to try
and find out whether they fit in with your expectations.
In most cases, the instructions will tell you for what
period you can use your programs freely.
After a certain time, say 30 days, if you want to continue
these programs should be registered. Then you pay a certain
amount for the program of your choice, after which you
get, very often, help, updates for free and printed
instructions. A Shareware-producer receives his money
only if you have yourself registered. Doing so, you'll
receive a specification of your program and
information about new versions.
To the consumer, only one conclusion is left:
Shareware is fair ware!
So you better try it and if you like it, have yourself
registered!!!!!