USER-SUPPORTED SOFTWARE User-supported software, which is also known as Shareware, is an experiment in microcomputer software distribution based on The following principles: 1. That the value or worth of a program is best judged by the individual user using the program on his/her own machine. 2. That the creation and distribution of microcomputer software can be financially supported by users at reasonable cost. 3. That the copying and sharing of software can and is encouraged. Anyone may request a copy of a user-supported program by sending a blank, formatted disk to the author of the program. An addressed, postage-paid return mailer must accompany the disk (no exceptions, please). A copy of the program, with documentation on the disk, will be sent by return mail. The program will carry a notice suggesting a contribution to the program's author. Making a contribution is completely voluntary. Free distribution of software and voluntary payment for its use eliminates costs for advertising and copy protection schemes. Users obtain quality software at reduced cost. They can try it out before buying, and do so at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home or office. The best programs will survive based purely on their quality and usefulness. Please join the experiment. If you share a belief in these principles, your contribution is requested to help make this work. Regardless of whether you make a contribution, you are encouraged to copy and share this program. PERMISSION TO COPY Individuals, clubs, and other non-profit organizations are granted permission by the authors to freely copy this program and documentation and share it with their members, so long as: 1. No price is charged for the software or documentation. However, a distribution, copying cost or charge for the cost of the diskette, so long as it is not more than $6.00 total. 2. Club members be informed of the user-supported idea and encouraged to support it with their donations. 3. The program(s) or documentation are not modified in any way and they are distributed together. James Huckabey 3621-A Fraser Street Bellingham, Washington 98226-2473 U.S.A. (206) 671-2868 (voice, Pacific)