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From: S36666WB%ETSUACAD.BITNET@ricevm1.rice.edu (Brian Wright)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Software publishing.
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Date: 2 Oct 90 07:05:23 GMT
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Hello,

     I need some advice in this subject.  A friend and I are collaborating
on a piece of software to be published fairly soon.  What I am wanting is some
input from those of you who have published commercial software.  What kinds
of pitfalls can we try to avoid?  What is a fair percentage that we can expect
on the software sales?  Should the contract be looked over by a lawyer before
we sign?  If so, just any lawyer?  I don't have a personal lawyer.  What things
should we be aware of?  How thorough should the contract be?  How much can we
be liable for?  How much is the publisher liable for?  How much should the
publisher be liable for?

     I hate to bombard with questions, but we would like to be informed.
Anyone in a position to help, please respond.  You don't necessarily need to
answer all of the questions above.  Just give your responses as you have seen
them from your perspective, after the publishing.

     BTW, we haven't signed the contract yet.

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