'The China Clippers' 
Copyright 1996 ABC Software. All Rights Reserved.
This program is compliant with standards of the 
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
_______________________________________

Contents of this file:

-TO RUN THE PROGRAM
-TO REMOVE THE PROGRAM
-PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
-THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT
-DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE UNREGISTERED AND REGISTERED VERSIONS
-REGISTRATION
-WHY REGISTER?
-HOW TO REGISTER
-HOW TO REGISTER - OPTIONAL ABC SOFTWARE SHAREWARE REGISTRATION FORM  
-SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR REGISTERED USERS
-TECHNICAL SUPPORT
-OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT
-USAGE
-CONTACT INFORMATION
-OTHER
-RESTRICTIONS ON USE


TO RUN THE PROGRAM
To install and run the program:

-exit from Windows session completely
-from a DOS session make a directory called clippers
-copy clipdemo.exe to \clippers
-type clipdemo.exe and press -Enter-
-type clippers.exe and press -Enter- 


TO REMOVE THE PROGRAM
To remove the program from your hard drive:
-from DOS command line type "deltree c:\clippers" and press enter, then press 
  "Y" when prompted.
-from Windows 3.1 launch the file manager, position the mouse pointer over 
  the CLIPPERS directory and press "Delete".  Confirm if prompted.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System:    MS-DOS 6.2 or Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher
Hard Drive Space:    requires about 4.3 Megabytes
Minimum RAM:         640K conventional memory
Video Adapter Type:  VGA or better.  EGA, HGA and MCGA drivers are provided
												 but no testing has been done on these 
												 and they are not supported. 
							
THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT
This program is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system.  The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop new products.  If you find this program
useful and find that you are using this program and continue to use
this program after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
istration payment of US $29.95 to ABC Software.  The US $29.95
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time.  You must treat this software just like
a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
being used at one location while it's being used at another.
Similarly a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
same time.

Commercial users of this program must register and pay for their
copies of this program within 30 days of first use or their license
is withdrawn.  Site-License arrangements especially favorable to educational 
institutions may be arranged by contacting ABC Software. 

Anyone distributing this program for any kind of remuneration must
first contact ABC Software at the address below for authorization.
This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
this program immediately (However ABC Software must still be advised so
that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of this 
program).  The latest version is available and may be downloaded from 
ABC Software's WWW site at: http://www.islandnet.com/~abcsoft/homepage.htm

You are encouraged to pass a copy of this program along to your
friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it.  All registered users
will receive a copy of the latest version of the China Clippers
program.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE UNREGISTERED AND REGISTERED VERSIONS
None.

REGISTRATION
This program is a shareware release fully compliant with the standards of the
Association of Shareware Professionals.  Users may enjoy it for 30 days only.
After 30 days users are required to register their copy.  Information on
why and how to register is found within the program , under Help
and menu item Register.

WHY REGISTER?

Registered users will receive:

*a floppy containing the most recent version of the program,
*free technical support for a period of 3 months from date of registration,
*free bug fixes, if any are found and can be reasonably patched,
*free information about other software products by ABC Software,
*our guarantee that ABC Software is free of violent, hostile or threatening 
 software content,
*alternative non-violent software that is good for you and your children,
*an ongoing commitment by ABC Software to meet your software needs, 
*the support of the ASP ombudsman, if necessary,
*good karma, 
*our appreciation for your support of the shareware concept.

Registration supports the continued release of new, innovative software.  
Where would we be without shareware? Register now!


HOW TO REGISTER
To register just send a cheque, draft or money order for US$ 29.95 to:
ABC Software
#6-2840 Gillie Place
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8T 5J5

*be sure to indicate the type of floppy desired and include your address.
*please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Registration supports the continued release of new, innovative software.  
This is your opportunity to make a difference.  Support the continued  
development of non-violent alternative entertainment software.  Register now!

HOW TO REGISTER - OPTIONAL ABC SOFTWARE SHAREWARE REGISTRATION FORM 
  To print this optional form just run the DOS editor, or any other word 
  processor program, open this clipread.txt file, highlight the FORM below 
  with your mouse, select file and print the selected text.
_____________________________________________________________________________

		  OPTIONAL ABC SOFTWARE SHAREWARE REGISTRATION FORM
							
RUSH me the latest version of China Clippers!

This data MUST be provided:

NAME ____________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________

CITY/TOWN _______________________________________________

STATE/PROVINCE __________________________________________

COUNTRY__________________________________________________

ZIP/POSTAL CODE _________________________________________

FLOPPY WANTED (circle only one) 3 1/2"floppy  5 1/4" floppy



This data is optional:

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? ______________________________

SOFTWARE VERSION # (see Help, About)_____________________

EMAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________________

TELEPHONE  (         )___________________________________

NEW PRODUCTS YOU'D LIKE TO SEE __________________________
		  
		  _________________________________________________

COMMENTS_________________________________________________

		  _________________________________________________


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Mail to:  #6-2840 Gillie Place, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada  V8T 5J5  

CHECKLIST
_____ the type of floppy wanted is circled 
_____ my address is included
_____ payment is enclosed

*please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
*you've made the RIGHT decision supporting non-violent alternative software.
_____________________________________________________________________________

SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR REGISTERED USERS
As a member of ASP our shareware products must include reasonable technical 
support, as part of the purchase price, for a minimum of three months 
from the date of registration. 

Support during the initial period is offered through several methods.  This
includes post/snail mail, fax and email.    
Email is preferred: abcsoft@islandnet.com

As a member of ASP the author must answer questions and fix serious bugs 
during the minimum three month period. For problems involving a specific 
hardware or software environment or feature, the author may choose not to 
modify the program. In that case, if a problem is reported within three months 
after purchase, then the author shall offer to refund the user's purchase 
price. 

Any money sent to an author to register an unsupported product shall be 
promptly returned with an explanation that the product in question is no 
longer supported. 

Known incompatibility with other software or hardware, and major or 
unusual program limitations has been found to be absent from this product,
as far as testing to date can determine.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Registered users are entitled to three months of technical support for this 
product, commencing from the date of receipt of registration and full payment 
thereof.  Methods of contacting ABC Software for technical support are 
detailed in the Contact Information Section, below.

OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT
The ASP Board has set up an office of Ombudsman and appointed an ASP 
member as Ombudsman. The Ombudsman's sole role is to mediate disputes 
between ASP members and their customers. The Ombudsman reports to the 
Board situations where s/he feels Board action or knowledge is 
appropriate. 

All ASP Members and Associate Members are required to cooperate with the 
Ombudsman when so requested. 

  "This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware 
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle 
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem 
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to 
help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with 
an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' 
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, 
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe 
message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536." 



USAGE
This program is a shareware release.  It is designed and marketed as a DOS 
standalone program but appears to run fine when launched from Windows 3.1.
Users are encouraged to report any bugs, inaccuracies or any other 
shortcomings to the author through any of the contact modes listed below.  

CONTACT INFORMATION
Attention:  Richie Creech
email:      abcsoft@islandnet.com
compuserve: 76221,2527
fax:        (604)388-0671
post:       #6-2840 Gillie Place, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada  V8T 5J5
voice:      (604)388-0395
WWW:        http://www.islandnet.com/~abcsoft/homepage.htm
				 
OTHER
The author is interested in working on joint application development with
LAYOUT or other users worldwide.  Have an interesting idea or proposal? 
Send a note to richie creech's email address: abcsoft@islandnet.com

 
RESTRICTIONS ON USE
This program is a shareware release.  Users may enjoy it for 30 days only.
After 30 days users are required to register their copy.  Information on
why and how to register is found within the the program, under Help
and menu item Register, as well as above.

This publication is protected by international copyright and trademark 
agreements.  No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any other
language or computer language in whole or in part, in any form or
by any means, whether it be electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, manual or otherwise, without prior written consent of ABC Software 
excepting distribution by an ASP member in good standing in accordance with 
current ASP standards and acceptable conduct. ABC SOFTWARE disclaims all 
warranties as to this software, whether express or implied, including without 
limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular 
purpose, functionality, data integrity or protection.  ABC SOFTWARE, the ABC 
SOFTWARE logo and the China Clippers logo are trademarks of ABC SOFTWARE.

'The China Clippers'
Copyright 1996 ABC Software. All Rights Reserved.
This product is ASP compliant.
