                    TRIAL.TXT -- February 2003

                          JP Software Inc.
                           P.O. Box 328
                     Chestertown, MD 21620, USA

                           (410) 810-8818
                         fax (410) 810-0026
                       Email sales@jpsoft.com
                       Web http://jpsoft.com


Greetings, and thanks for trying our command processors!

This file explains how our trial versions of work, and how you
can give a purchased copy of 4DOS, 4NT, or Take Command/32 to a
friend to use as a trial version.

For instructions on using a downloaded trial version to upgrade your
previous purchased copy to a new maintenance release see README.TXT.


Trial Version Basics
--------------------

   We distribute trial or "shareware" versions of our software to
   allow you to "try before you buy".  Most users obtain trial
   versions by downloading them.  You might also have one if a
   friend gave you a copy of their software -- as long as they don't
   give you their serial number and registration key (which would be
   illegal), the software they gave you will operate as a trial
   version.
   
   Trial versions are covered under the trial version license in the
   LICENSE.TXT file, which you should read before using your software.
   
   We explain here how trial versions work because we believe that
   full disclosure of what you can expect from your software is the
   best policy for both you and us.  Our timing mechanism is
   designed to give you a fair opportunity to try our software,
   order it, and receive it without significant restrictions on use.
   It's also designed to make sure that use of the software becomes
   restricted if you exceed the normal evaluation period.
   
   Trial versions of our products are fully functional evaluation
   copies which are not "crippled" or feature-limited in any way
   except for the trial timing mechanism described here.


Trial Version Timing
--------------------

   4NT and Take Command/32 give you a 30-day evaluation period; 4DOS
   gives 21 days of actual use.  The number of days remaining in the
   evaluation period is displayed when you start the program, and can
   be redisplayed at any time with the VER /R command.  During the 
   last 5 days of the evaluation period, a short two-tone beep draws 
   your attention to the signon message.
   
   Once you have reached the evaluation limit days, your use of the 
   software is restricted by limiting the number of commands you can 
   enter before the program exits automatically and must be restarted.
   You are advised of the usage restriction each time you start the
   program.  There is also a delay each time the program starts.

   Once use is restricted the software will also sound a three-tone
   sequence of beeps each time it is started.

   If you have ordered a copy of our software directly from us, at
   or before the end of the evaluation period, and find that the
   grace period expires and use becomes restricted before your order
   arrives, please contact us for assistance.


Installing the Purchased Version After a Trial
----------------------------------------------

   When you install a purchased copy, you may choose to:
   
      - Install it in a new directory, and then delete the trial
        version directory;
        
      - Install the purchased version "over" (in the same directory
        as) the trial version;
   
   In each case, once you install the purchased copy with your 
   registration key, all trial messages and delays should stop.
   (If the trial version was running during installation of the 
   purchased version, you must exit and restart for the newly 
   installed registration to take effect).


Giving Copies to Others to Try
------------------------------

   We know many of our customers may want to give a copy of one of
   our products to a friend or colleague to try.
   
   We encourage you to share your purchased copy of our software
   with individuals you know personally.  The only restriction is
   that you must use the simple approach described here to avoid
   violating your license agreement or disclosing the registration
   key (for which you paid!) to others.
   
   To give a copy of your software to someone else for evaluation
   purposes, simply let them borrow or make a copy of your CD
   (or the desired subirectory from the CD), or downloaded
   electronic purchase.  When your friend or colleague installs the
   software you've passed along to them in this way, without your
   serial number and validation key, the program will automatically
   become a trial version using the system described earlier in this
   file.  The recipient may then decide whether to purchase the
   software under our normal trial version policies.
   
   Please note that under our license and trial version policies
   there are also some things you may NOT do:
   
      - You may not give the other person your registration key, as
        this is private and represents the license you paid for (giving
	them to others is a violation of your license agreement).
   
      - You may not give the other person copies of installed files
        from your hard disk, as these may have the serial number and
        code embedded in them.
   
      - You may not place copies of your purchased copy of our
        software on any Internet or other electronic distribution
        site, or in any user group or other shareware library, or
        distribute them to the public at large in any way.  This
        policy only allows you to distribute copies to friends and
        colleagues you know personally and privately.
   
   You should also read LICENSE.TXT, and remind the recipient to
   read that license and this file for complete licensing and trial
   version information.
   
   PLEASE NOTE:  This policy allows for only one level of
   distribution; those who receive copies of your purchased software
   for trial use under this policy may NOT further redistribute
   those copies to their friends and colleagues.

   If you need a true trial copy for general distribution, download
   one from our web site at http://jpsoft.com/.


LEGAL STUFF
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Copyright 2003, JP Software Inc., All Rights Reserved.  Published by
JP Software Inc., P.O. Box 328, Chestertown, MD 21620, U.S.A.,
phone 410-810-8818, fax 410-810-0026.

Take Command and 4DOS are registered trademarks of JP Software Inc.
4DOS and 4NT are JP Software Inc.'s trademarks for its family of
character-mode command processors.  JP Software, jpsoft.com, and all
JP Software designs and logos are also trademarks of JP Software Inc.
Other product and company names are trademarks of their respective
owners.

All prices and terms subject to change without notice.
