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This file is fairly long, but you will only see it ONCE! If you wish to read it
all as you enter the RT now, use the PAUSE/RESUME button on the General status
bar of Red Ryder. It is posted as well in the software library.

 Formal Release Notice Of New Version For Registered Red Ryder Users
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On October 15, 1989, The FreeSoft Company announced the impending release of a
new product, the successor to Red Ryder version 10.3. The new product,
interestingly enough, is called White Knight version 11.  Why the name change? 
Simple.  Our license contract for the Red Ryder trademark is to expire on
January 1, 1990.  Two days before we were to go to the printer with what was to
be called "Red Ryder 11", the owners of the trademark advised us that there was
to be a significant increase in the license fee renewel.  The best calculations
that we could do on such short notice told us that this increase was
significant to the degree that we would either have to double the proposed
price of the product, or eliminate several jobs. Our response was to do
neither.  Instead, we chose to select a new name for the product and apply for
trademark protection ourselves.

As I'm sure you can realize, we have built up a tremendous amount of good faith
in the name Red Ryder associated with our products, and we are sorry to have to
make such an abrupt "duck and weave".  However, this is the choice that I feel
is best for the product and our customers.  Please help us get the word out in
any way you can that this name change has happened - not only with word of
mouth but by redistributing this file as far and wide as possible.

Two separate documents are being distributed with this one describing all of
the numerous new features added to White Knight 11.

How To Update To The New Version
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More research and developement, and more hours of product testing have gone
into White Knight 11 than in all previous versions combined.  I'm sure you're
going to be thrilled with what I've done with it, and I want to get it to you
as quickly as possible.  However, we have not yet received the user manuals
back from the printer, and don't expect to until the end of October.  We're
making this announcement a bit early so you can do what's necessary to get your
update request in as soon as possible and establish yourself in the queue. 
We'll be filling orders as we receive the manuals hot off the press, and we do
expect some delays.  Be patient.

White Knight takes strong advantage of the capabilities of the 128K ROM's,
which means that it will run on a Mac Plus, SE, II, or later machine.  It will
not run on a 128K or 512K Macintosh.  I doubt strongly that it will run on a
512KE (but should run fine if you upgrade that machine to one megabyte or more
of memory and use System software version 6.0.2 or later).

As always, we will support our existing customers with a moderately priced
upgrade path based upon 25% of the suggested retail price.  The cost of the
upgrade from version 10 is $35.00.  The cost of the upgrade for versions prior
to version 10 is $50.00.  If you purchased version 10 on or after October 1,
1989, please send in a copy of your receipt (or other dated proof of purchase)
and we will give you the upgrade for just a $5.00 shipping charge ($10.00
outside of the United States).

To get the update, it is imperative that you follow some instructions
explicitly.  We anticipate a _tremendous_ number of update requests coming in
all at once, so we're going to have to muddle through the best we can.  If you
skip something or don't follow the instructions, your request will likely be
pitched in a box that has a derogatory sign on its side until we get some
breathing room and time to figure out what to do with it.  So please, follow
these instructions TO THE LETTER, or save us both some heartache and give us a
call if you have any questions about these instructions.

1) The Master Disk that we sent with your original order is your proof of
purchase, and that's what you'll need to send in with your update fee.  We
don't reuse these disks, so there's no need to pay a lot of attention to
protecting it.  However, you should consider insuring the package for $139 (the
suggested retail for White Knight) should your disk be lost in the mail.

2) If it is a version 10 (that is: 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, or 10.3) master disk,
enclose payment of $35.00.  If you have not yet updated to version 10, enclose
the Master Disk for the version you do have and payment of $50.00.  We will
accept personal checks, money orders, postal money orders, or Visa and
MasterCard credit cards.  If you use a CREDIT CARD, we'll need the NAME as it
appears on the card, the ACCOUNT NUMBER, and the EXPIRATION DATE.  ALL PAYMENTS
MUST BE IN U.S. FUNDS.  If you live outside the U.S. and don't have a Visa or
MasterCard or U.S. funds bank account, please use an International Postal Money
Order issued in U.S. funds, which is available from your local post office.

3) Address the envelope to:
The FreeSoft Company
White Knight Update Dept.
150 Hickory Drive
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
United States of America

If you have questions, our phone number is (412)846-2700.  Our FAX number is
(412)847-4436 (for ordering questions only - not tech. support or product
information).

3) If you are in a rush and have a Federal Express account, you can enclose a
prepaid FedEx return receipt and we will honor that. Otherwise, contact us for
additional charges regarding Federal Express, UPS, or the carrier of your
choice (if it services us). Normally, we will ship via UPS unless you don't
give us a street address, in which case we will use U.S. Post Office Airmail. 
Charges for UPS 2nd day and overnight delivery are listed in #6 below.

4) Update orders will be processed in the order received.  If you are in a real
big hurry (I know some of you are desperate to get this) - I understand and
have provided a means for you to update as quickly as possible.  I call it
"Express Service".  We will move your order to the front of the line and get it
out with the first available manual (usually the same day we get it) if you
will do the following:
A) Enclose an extra $10.00
B) Write on the lower left hand corner of the outside of the
   envelope the words "UPDATE EXPRESS ORDER".
C) Look at #3 above and enclose any additional charges
           necessary if you want it sent back any quicker than
           normal UPS or U.S. Mail.

5) If you are a Pennsylvania resident, you must enclose 6% sales tax ($2.10 for
version 10 to version 11, or $3.30 for version previous to 10 to version 11),
or send us a signed copy of your tax exempt form.

6) This is a _BIG_ package (the manual alone is twice the size of 10.3's), and
is therefore quite heavy and expensive to ship.  If you are in the U.S., we'll
pay for regular shipping via Airmail or UPS, so there is no charge for this. 
However, due to the high costs of airmail postage rates and the time involved
dealing with customs forms, customers outside the U.S. must add postage to
their update fee.  We're pleased to announce that Emery Air Freight has kindly
extended us special rates that are extremely competitive with U.S. Mail,
especially given that Emery will deliver within 5 business days (2 to 3 days in
some countries) and the U.S. Mail can take up to 6 to 8 weeks.

Here are the shipping charges we'll need you to include:

United States
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We'll pay for Airmail or regular UPS, so you don't have to include anything for
those services.  For UPS 2nd day delivery, add $5.00. For UPS overnight
delivery, add $14.25.  For other couriers, please contact our office.

Canada
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Airmail - $5.00
Emery Air Freight - $19.00

Australia, New Zealand
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Airmail - $21.90
Emery Air Freight - $27.50

Europe, Caribbean, Mexico
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Airmail - $18.30
Emery Air Freight - $25.00

Far East: Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Etc.
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Airmail - $21.90
Emery Air Freight - $25.00

Central America
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Airmail - $11.10
Emery Air Freight - $34.50

Middle East, South Africa
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Airmail - $21.90
Emery Air Freight - $39.10

U.S. Territories - Guam, Saipan, Etc.
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Airmail - not available
Emery Air Freight - $25.00

Let's review the prices one more time:
1) REQUIRED (one of the following two)
   Update from version 10:          $35.00
   OR Update from previous to 10:   $50.00
2) REQUIRED (outside of U.S.)
   Shipping cost:                   $??.?? (see #6 above)
3) REQUIRED (if Pennsylvania resident)
   Sales tax:                       $??.?? (see #5 above)
4) OPTIONAL
   Express Service:                 $10.00
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Your Total:                         $??.??
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As indicated at the beginning of this File there are two more files that
describe the numerous new features in White Knight 11. These files posted here
would keep you reading for even longer than this one did.  So the White knight
NEW FEATURE files and the this announcement will be posted in the Software
Library for you to download. You can place these files on your BBS or other
BBS's for the widest possible disemination of the White Knight update
information and the new features.

S.W

-- 
York University       Department of Philosophy       Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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"'I have compelling grounds for my certitude.' These grounds make the       
  certitude objective."                                    -- L. Wittgenstein