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From: andyc@hplsla.HP.COM (Andy Cassino)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Shareware Policy.
Message-ID: <5440103@hplsla.HP.COM>
Date: 1 Feb 90 22:00:51 GMT
References: <9001281112.AA19328@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU>
Organization: HP Lake Stevens, WA
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As a shareware end-user, I'd like to throw in my two cent's worth.

My assumption with shareware is this: "what you see is what you get".

I'm under no legal obligation to register AND the developer is under no legal
obligation to fix bugs or enhance the product.

So, if I get a program that has too many bugs or otherwise is not fully
functional, it gets dragged to the trashcan. No exceptions.

The last shareware program I registered for was SUPRBOOT. It is fully
functional and I have not encountered any significant problems after several 
months of use. If it was never updated again, I would be happy.

Now, you (the shareware author) may disagree with my approach to this
situation, but if you want my financial support, that's what it takes.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are those solely of the author,
            who has no pecuniary interest in the companies, products,
            or publications mentioned above.

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