                       SHAREWARE EXPLAINED                                                                                      This article (c) M. Sherwood                                                                                                    SHAREWARE                                                                                                                       SHAREWARE is different to PD. There is confusion over the way itworks, especially by other Spectrum PD libraries. Shareware is  only similar in 2 ways: (a) the copying fee is purely for the   libary and (b) Shareware can be freely copied and distributed.  Here the similarity ends.                                                                                                       Most shareware is as good or better than commercial programs.   Instructions for the programs are usually stored on disk in     .DOC or .TXT files. You must read these to see how to install   or run the program. There will be another .DOC file, which      contains information on how to register (pay) for your copy     with the author. You will usually have a maximum of 30 days to  determine if the program is useful before paying for free       updates, detailed manuals, etc. Quite often, shareware programs have some functions ommitted, but members of the ASP will       provide full versions. Shareware, is common on the PC, while theAmiga and Atari is PD orientated.                                                                                               Article by Prism PD, 13 rodney close, Rugby CV22 7HJ            