
                          NOTICE / DISCLAIMER
                          -------------------

        The Stratofortress BBS  distributes software  for  the  sole 
        purpose  of testing  it prior to purchase. You have 24 hours 
        to try  the  software   and   determine  that  it  is  worth  
        purchasing,  then  you  must  destroy it. The Stratofortress
        BBS feels that it is  unfair to  computer  user's 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 with  it  and  therefore have wasted their hard  
        earned money.  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  The   Stratofortress   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 this  product.  On  the  otherside, The  Strato- 
        fortress  feels  it is  unfair  to  the software vendors for 
        you  to  use  their product  without owning the rights to it.  
        There are many advantages to purchasing the 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.

         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 complex programs of today.

         3) Upgrades: With buying the original program, you are
            entitled to low priced or free upgrades to new versions
            and bug fixes.

         4) Legality: To use program without owning a registered
            copy is illegal.

         5) Control Of The Industry: When companies who create good
            products 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, The Stratofortress
        BBS will continue to make available products for your testing.
        Companies recently have started to head in this direction
        and you now can 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 money takes a long
        time  to  be  returned and is a lot of  hassle,  trying  the
        software first is still the best solution.

        In summary, if you decide to use a product, you must buy it.

                         S t r a t o f o t r e s s
                               Management

                             áomáer = SysOp
                             Tapper = Remote



 

