                Readme-File for DB Calc for Windows
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What is Shareware?
==================

Shareware gives the user the opportunity to test a program for a specified
time before buying. If this time is over, he can decide if he wants to 
continue using it. In this case a registration is required and a specified 
amount of money has to be paid to the author.
If you decide not to use the program anymore, you have to remove it from your
hard disk. In this case yu don't have to pay any money.

Shareware lives on fairness. The author grants you the opportunity to
extensively test the program to find out if it fulfills your requirements.
If you choose to work with it, please register! Only this way the shareware
concept can survive.

System requirements:
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- Windows 9x/NT
- min. 80386
- min. 4MB memory
- Minimum graphic resolution: 800 x 600


Installation
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Installation is very easy: Just copy the archive into a separate
directory and unpack it. The file wincalc.exe may be executed by
double clicking on it inside the explorer. Of cause it is more
convenient to create a link on the desktop. Your windows handbook
will tell you how to do this.

You get help on the program by pressing the F1 key.


Shareware version terms and conditions
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You may use the shareware version of DB Calc For Windows for a 30 day trial
period. If you would like to continue to use DB Calc For Windows after the
30 day trial period, you are required to purchase the licensed version of
DB Calc For Windows. If you decide not to register, you must remove
DB Calc For Windows from your hard disk and stop using it.


Licenced version terms and conditions
=====================================

The shareware version of DB Calc For Windows becomes the licenced version
by entering the licence key you get with your registration. You may use
the licenced version for a unlimited time. You may use DB Calc For Windows
like a book. This means you may use DB Calc For Windows on different
computers at different places as long as you ensure that only ONE person
can work with the same licenced version at the same time.
You are not allowed to pass the licence key to anybody.


Limited warranty and disclaimer of warranty
===========================================

It is not possible to write programs absolutely free of errors. Because of
this there is no warranty for this program being error free. There is also
no warranty for damage caused by using this program. At any case any
compensation is limited to the amount of money you paid for this software.

By using the software you acknowledge that you have read this limited
warranty, understand it and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.


Distribution
============

You may make as many copies of the shareware version as you like as long as
the original archive file is not altered in any way. It is especially
forbidden to remove any copyrights or this readme file. It is also forbidden
to distribute a licenced version of this software.

You may charge your customers for your cost of distributing as long as
the amount of mony you charge does not exceed $5 in case of a floppy disk
copy. In case of a CD copy the part of money corresponding to this software
must not exceed $1. In both cases your distribution must contain the clear
statement that your customer is charged for YOUR cost of distribution and
that unrestricted use of the software requires additional payment to the
author of the program.


How to buy the licenced version
===============================

There are no functional restrictions of the shareware version compared with
the licensed version. Therefore you don't need another program version.
On receipt of your payment you will get a licence key which unlocks the
shareware version to a licenced version. This will cause the shareware notice
to disappear.

In detail you get the following for your registration:

- a licence key
- free updates on maintainance releases
- discount on new main releases


Price
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The price for the licenced version is $14 or $10 for students respectively.


Payment methods
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- Cash via mail (on your own risk!)

- Registration via ShareIt! (see below)

If none of these methods is suitable for you, please contact me and we'll
arrange something.

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Please don't forget to specify the program version, the operating
system as well as your full address and e-mail address (if applicable).
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Registration at Shareit!
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You may register the program at ShareIt!:

   http://www.shareit.com/programs/102766.htm

Alternatively you may go to http://www.shareit.com and enter the
program number there: 102766

ShareIt! accepts registrations by credit card, wire transfer,
Eurocheque and cash.

If you do not have access to the Internet, you can register via phone, fax or 
postal mail. Please print out the form in file order.txt, and fax or
mail it to:

ShareIt! - Reimold & Schumann Internet Services
Habsburgerring 3
50674 Koeln
Germany

Tel. +49 221 2407279
Fax  +49 221 2407278
e-Mail: register@shareit.com

US customers may also order by calling 1-800-903-4152 (orders only please!).
US check and cash orders can be sent to our US office at

ShareIt! Inc.
P.O. Box 97841
Pittsburgh, PA 15227-0241
USA


Contact
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I'd be glad to hear about your opinion, suggestions or constructive critics
of all kind. I'd also like to hear about bugs you might have found. I will
try to fix them as fast as possible and to provide an update.
Please mainly use my e-mail address for contacts:

      dbcalc@dirkbilland.de

If you don't have e-mail access you can use my mail address:

Dirk Billand
Talallee 56
D-71636 Ludwigsburg

The most recent version of DB Calc for Windows can always be found on my
homepage. The URL is

     http://www.dirkbilland.de/DBCalc/wincalce.htm

