
                             G A T E W O R L D
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                                Version 2.01
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                    V E N D O R    I N F O R M A T I O N
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                       Last updated:  February, 2001


This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and
Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the GateWorld 2.01 package.

BBS SYSOPs:  Please refer to the SYSOP.TXT text file for information.

Individual and Company Users:  Please refer to LICENSE.TXT and REGISTER.TXT
for information.

For sample descriptions which you may use to describe the product please
refer to the DESCRIBE.TXT text file.

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                         Distribution Requirements
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Individuals who wish to distribute the GateWorld package to friends or
associates may do so in accordance with the restrictions outlined in
LICENSE.TXT.

Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the GateWorld package to
their disk library may do so in accordance with the Distribution
Restrictions listed below.

   If you would like your Computer Club or User Group to be placed on our
   mailing list for future upgrades to any of our products, please contact
   us for complete details.  Our address, phone number, and EMail address
   is listed in DESCRIBE.TXT.

Limited Distribution License:
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As the exclusive copyright holder for GateWorld, Homebrew Software
authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions.

The GateWorld package is defined as containing all the material listed
in the PACKING.LST text file.  If any files listed in the PACKING.LST text
file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are missing, then the package is not
complete and distribution is forbidden.  Please contact us to obtain a
complete package suitable for distribution.

The GateWorld package - including all related program files and
documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed
as a complete package, without exception.  The PACKING.LST text file
contains a list of all files that are part of the GateWorld package.

   Small additions to the package, such as the introductory or installation
   batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, are acceptable.

No price or other compensation may be charged for the GateWorld
package.  A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette,
shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed
US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.

Disk Sets & CD-ROMs:
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The GateWorld package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive
package.  Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging
offer, without a written agreement from Homebrew Software.

   Vendors who wish to distribute the GateWorld package as part of a
   collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) must
   obtain permission from Homebrew Software prior to beginning such a
   distribution.

   If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other collection,
   please check the release date of the version you have.  If the version
   is over twelve (12) months old then please contact us to ensure that you
   have the most current version.  This version was released in February,
   2001.

Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution:
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If you would like to distribute the GateWorld package as a Disk-of-
the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then the
following restrictions apply:

   You must contact us in advance to ensure that you have the most current
   version of the software.

   You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your inventory
   of old (out of date) disks.  Only current versions may be shipped as
   Disk-of-the-Month disks.

The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using
any means, without the written permission of Homebrew Software.  In other
words, the disk-based documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED
(hardcopy) form.

The GateWorld package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.

You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other
literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE".  Shareware is
"Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free.

Homebrew Software prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the
GateWorld package, without written permission from Homebrew Software.
If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact us
to ensure that you have the most current version.  This version was
released in February, 2001.

Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program
except as provided in this agreement.  Any such unauthorized use shall
result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.

U.S. Government Information:  Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S.
Government of the computer software and documentation in this package shall
be subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial computer
software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical
Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013).  The
Contractor/manufacturer is Homebrew Software, 948 Copper Way, Vacaville,
California, 95687-7863.

All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Homebrew Software.

Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding GateWorld.
Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or
other information you print or distribute regarding the GateWorld
package.  Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the
shareware marketing concept.

Please refer to DESCRIBE.TXT for our mailing address and phone number.

Thank you for your support!

Vendor Update Program:
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Most vendors have standard procedures for acquiring new files.  They get
them from other vendors, BBSs, etc.  Most authors cannot afford to mail
disks to hundreds (perhaps thousands) of vendors.  However, some vendors
prefer to obtain programs directly from the authors.  If you would like
to obtain programs directly from us, automatically, then please help us
to cover the cost.

If you would like to receive automatic updates directly from us, then
please take advantage of our Vendor Update Program.  Under this program
you can receive updates for an entire year for only $5 per program (this
helps to offset our costs).

To receive updates, simply send us a letter with your name, company name,
mailing address, the name of the person we should contact (such as your
disk librarian), the program (or programs) for which you would like to
receive updates, and a check or money order for $5 for each program
(Countries outside of North America please add an additional $5 per
program).  Payment in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank only please.

The Vendor Update Program is available for the following products (as of
February, 2001):

   GateWorld: The Seed Ship

All vendors participating in our Vendor Update Program will automatically
receive any NEW programs which we may release while their Vendor Update
Program is in effect.

The Vendor Update Program is only intended to help us cover our expenses in
those cases where a vendor desires to obtain the program directly from us.
If you have other standard ways to obtain programs, then you may prefer not
to use our Vendor Update Program.