           F I R E S T A R T E R   W A N T S   Y O U   T O   K N O W



                              I M P O R T A N T

                              

        This 'CHECKOUT' BBS distributes software for the sole purpose

      of testing prior to purchase.  You've 24 hours to try the software

      and determine that it is worth  purchasing, then you must  destroy

      it.   The  BBS Sysop feels  that it is  unfair to  computer  users

      that they are unable to evaluate software to see if it suits their

      needs.  Many  users have purchased products by the way the program

      'looks' on the box and have been extremely disappointed - and have

      therefore wasted their money and (more important) time.  Nobody in

      their right  mind would purchase a  car  without  test  driving it

      first,  or  for  that  matter...purchase  clothes  without  trying

      them  on, so how  can  software  vendors  expect users to  buy one

      of their products without first testing it?  They will send copies

      of their software to large corporations to test but seem to forget

      there are also other users in the market willing to purchase their

      product if it meets their needs.   This is where this checkout BBS

      comes in.   This program is for evaluation only,  if you like this

      product  then  go  to  your  local computer store and purchase it,

      otherwise PLEASE do not USE or in anyway DISTRIBUTE this  product!

      There are many advantages to purchasing this product including:



      1) Technical Support: Software vendors set  up  technical  support

     		            lines  for  the  purpose  of  helping  their

 	 	            registered users get the  most  out  of  the

	                    product and help with any bug concerns, etc.

			    It is to your advantage to be  able  to  use

			    this (and the many features of the program).



      2) Manuals:           Manuals are  a  very  important  part  of  a

      			    software package.  No book  or text file can

		            replace the  original  manuals,  which  come

			    with the product. This enables  the  user to

			    get the most out of the package,  especially

			    with the very complex programs of today.



      3) Upgrades:          With  buying  the  original program, you are

			    entitled  to  low priced or free upgrades to

			    new versions, bug fixes, and 'enhancements'.



      4) Legality:          Using a program  without owning a registered

			    copy is illegal.



      5) Control Of The     When  companies  who  create  good  products

         Industry:          are  supported,  it  reinforces the need for

     			    good products and helps the company continue

			    to create more  quality  products.   On  the

			    other hand, companies who create substandard

			    products have  two  options; either  improve

			    their products or get out of the industry.



      Until  companies come up with a better  way  of  allowing  users  to

      test their products before purchasing, 'checkout' BBSs will continue

      to make available products  for  your  testing.  Companies  recently

      have started to head in this  direction and you can now return  some

      products  to  the  company  if  you  are  not  completely  satisfied

      (Norton, and a few others), but this does not remedy  the  situation

      as the refund/credit takes a long time to get processed and is a BIG

      hassle!   We feel that under the current software industry standards

      of doing business, that evaluating software releases prior to actual

      purchase is still the best solution.



    *-*-*-Remember...if you decide to use a product, you MUST buy it!-*-*-*



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      This BBS is a  non-profit  system, which  allows you to sample  files

      before purchasing it.   Once you have seen what the  product is like,

      either  purchase  the product, or remove it from any and all

      disks/places of data storage.  Also note, that it is ILLEGAL to copy

      software, and keep the copy, without buying the software.

      Any uploads transfered to the BBS system, are those that the caller

      chose to transfer their right and registration to the product to This

      BBS.



      The uploader takes responsibility for the software, as stated above.

      Since the uploader had transfered the software, and all the rights

      of the software, to the BBS, he chooses them to be made available

      as demos, to be distributed to those under the intention of fully

      purchasing the software, or simply to use as a preview only to be

      disliked, and therefore removed.



      WARNING: If you plan on "pirating" this file and its contents, you

      may be held accountable, and prosecuted.  Remove the files you

      downloaded NOW from all data storage units, if this is your intention.

      Pirating refers to the act of keeping computer software that someone

      else has purchased after you have previewed it, or if you copy the

      software and distribute it to others.

      Also, do not charge money or trade this software to ANYONE!

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             REMEMBER! You are to DESTROY THIS FILE WITHIN 24 HOURS!!

              If you distribute it, You are IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW!

             FiReSTaRTeR is in NO WAY LIABLE for anyone

              determined to be in violation of ANY FEDERAL LAW!

             TOMBSTONE is a NON-PROFIT BBS!

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                             ** I M P O R T A N T **

             This txt file was COPYED from A.O.F, but i feel that others 

              should read and KNOW what they are doing, before mistakes 

              are maded. Like to thank A.O.F of the info shared too the 

              rest of us..

