ANNUITY 1.0
Copyright  1998-1999 by Swireco. All rights reserved.
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INFORMATION:
This program performs a FIXED ANNUITY calculation,i. e., computes the amount of money to be paid each year in order to cover the interests and the amortization of a given debt. The user provides values for the capital, the interest rate and the duration of the refunding period. The calculations performed use the compound-interests method.
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CONTENTS OF ZIP FILE:
Readme.txt	This file.
Annuity.exe	The program (Version 1.0) which calculates the fixed annuity.
Annuity.dll	Dynamic library with different langages (english, french, german).
Annuity.ppf	Initialisation file with user's configuration parameters settings.
Annuity.hlp	Help file of the program.
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INSTALLATION:
Simply extract the ZIP file in any given directory. The application may then be launched by clicking the ANNUITY icon.
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REGISTRATION: WHAT FOR ?
The software you are currently using is a fully functioning program, but will only run a limited number of times before it "collapses"... For registered users however, an unrestricted number of runs is allowed, free updates and technical support are included and the initial splash box that appears when the programm ANNUITY for Windows 95/NT is launched is disabled.
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REGISTRATION: HOW TO ?
To register, simply send an Email to ppf@swireco.com entitled "Register Annuity".
Your registration code will then be mailed to you within a couple of work-days.
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TERMS OF USE:
This is a Shareware product, a concept not understood by everyone. The author of Shareware retains all rights to the software under the copyright laws while still allowing free distribution. This gives the user the chance to freely obtain and try out software to see if it fits his needs. Shareware should not be confused with Public Domain software.

If you continue to use Shareware after having tried it out, you are expected to register with the author and pay a registration fee. What you get in return are free updates, technical Email support, etc. Only by paying for the Shareware you use you enable the Shareware author to continue to support his software and create new programs. Considering that the Shareware registration fees are almost always much cheaper than the purchase price of comparable commercial software, it is obvious that Shareware is a good deal for everyone.

There are real advantages for you in the Shareware system. You can try out software to make sure it is compatible with your hardware and fits your needs before you "buy" it with your registration. The author saves the expenses of advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you. In addition, most Shareware authors are more accessible than commercial software sources which means that your questions and suggestions are more likely to be responded to.
			THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !
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PLATFORM:
This program ANNUITY.EXE is a Windowed Executable Win32 application, designed to run in any of the following environments: Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows NT.
A version for Windows CE devices exists and can be downloaded from www.swireco.com/p2c2.
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DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program.
ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.

Copyright  1998-1999 by Swireco. All rights reserved.
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