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ABOUT TRIALWARE
Trialware is a not a type of software but a marketing
technique where you, the user, have the opportunity to
evaluate a software program before purchasing it. Trialware
is copyrighted software.
When you purchase a trialware disk you are paying for the
disk only, not the software. Some people prefer to call
trialware try-before-you-buy software. With trialware you
get to test drive the software before you purchase it. You
purchase the software by sending the registration fee
directly to the author. This is the only way the author
receives income from trialware.
Trialware authors allow dealers to copy and distribute their
software with few restrictions. You may look at it, use it,
keep it or give it away, but if you continue to use it you
must register the program. By registering, you acquire
certain rights and benefits depending on the author. These
include such things as the right to use the software,
printed documentation, upgrades or upgrade notices,
telephone or mail support and additional software.
If you don't register/purchase the trialware you MUST remove
it from your computer and discontinue use of any version of
it. It is a violation of copyright laws to use software
without purchasing it. After the trial period, trialware
stops working.