- SKYMAP v1.3 - SYSOP.DOC -


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                            Version 1.3
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                  B B S    I N F O R M A T I O N
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                    Last updated:  June, 1993

This file contains information regarding the posting of the
SkyMap package, version 1.3, on Bulletin Board Systems.

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

NOTE:  Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the
VENDOR.TXT text file.


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                    Distribution Requirements:
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Limited Distribution License:
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As the exclusive copyright holder for SkyMap, Chris Marriott
authorizes on-line distribution only in accordance with
the following restrictions.  Disk Vendors and Distributors should
refer to the VENDOR.TXT text file for complete license
information.

    o  The SkyMap package - including all related program
       files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any
       way (other than that mentioned in the following paragraph)
       and must be distributed as a complete package, without
       exception.

    o  Many BBSs customarily add a small text file
       (advertisement) to each archived file.  This text file
       describes the BBS and tells people that the file was
       downloaded from that particular BBS.  Other BBSs add a
       small one-line message with their BBS name and phone
       number into the compressed file, which will display when
       the file is uncompressed.  Either of these methods of
       mentioning your BBS are acceptable and may be used,
       provided the program and documentation is otherwise
       unmodified and complete.

    o  Chris Marriott prohibits the distribution of outdated
       versions of the SkyMap package, without written
       permission. If the version you have obtained is over
       twelve (12) months old, please contact us to ensure that
       you have the most current version.

    o  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.

    o  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 Chris Marriott, 9 Severn Rd,
       Culcheth, Cheshire WA3 5ED, UK.

All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to
Chris Marriott.


Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
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If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to
become an ASP BBS member), simply write to the following address
and request a BBS Membership Application Package:

   ASP Executive Director
   545 Grover Road
   Muskegon, MI  49442-9427
   U.S.A.

   or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP
   Executive Director 72050,1433.  You may also FAX a request to
   the ASP Executive Director at 616-788-2765.


BBS Update Program:
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Most BBSs have standard procedures for acquiring new files.  They
get them from other boards, new programs are uploaded by users,
etc.  This is good because most authors cannot afford to mail
disks or upload files to thousands of BBSs.  However, some BBSs
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 your BBS would like to receive automatic upgrades to any of
our products, directly from us, then please refer to the
information below.  Due to the time and expense we are generally
unable to upload directly to a large number of Bulletin Board
Systems.  However, we are able to mail updates on disk (in a
sealed envelope) to many BBS's.

If your BBS would like to receive automatic updates then please
take advantage of our BBS Update Program.  Under this program you
can receive updates for an entire year for only œ5 per program
(this helps to offset our costs).

To receive updates, simply send us a letter with the name and
address of your BBS, your mailing address, the name of the person
we may contact (preferably the SYSOP or CO-SYSOP), the program
(or programs) for which you would like to receive updates, and a
check or money order for œ5 for each program (for countries
outside of the UK please add an additional œ5 per program).

The BBS Update Program is available for the following products
(as of June 1993):

   SkyMap Windows 3.1 Planetarium

NOTE: All BBS's participating in our BBS Update Program will
      automatically receive any NEW programs which we may release
      while their BBS Update Program is in effect.

The BBS Update Program is only intended to help us cover our
expenses in those cases where a BBS 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 BBS Update Program.

The mailing address is:

        Chris Marriott
        9, Severn Rd
        Culcheth
        Cheshire WA3 5ED
        U.K.