NOTICE / DISCLAIMER

The  XTC  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 XTC 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 XTC 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
this  product.  On the otherside, The XTC BBS also 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 XTC 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.

XTC BBS Staff

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