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Strategies & Market Trends : Metastock 6.0 for Window -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Sean W. Smith who wrote (1067)	11/14/1997 1:16:00 PM
From: Sean W. Smith	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4056

Everyone, Here is the scoop from Equis. Equis sells a "read" only version of MetaStock File Library (MSFL) for $149 plus shipping. Attached is a file, in Microsoft Word format, that contains information regarding MSFL. Equis doesn't readily make a "write" version of MSFL (MSFL/W) available. In order to be considered for MSFL/W, you will need to fill out the attached application and send it back. The application will be reviewed by our Strategic Alliance Committee which will decide whether or not to grant you a license to use MSFL/W. The decision will be based on how you compete with us, both on a charting and data service level. If the committee sees no conflict, you'll be sent a license agreement for your signature. After we receive the signed agreement, you'll be sent MSFL/W. The cost of MSFL/W is $599 plus shipping. Best Regards, Dave Johnson Alliances Director Equis International, Inc. > -----Original Message----- > From: Sean W. Smith [SMTP:sesmith@cisco.com] > Sent: Friday, November 14, 1997 11:01 AM > To: 'djohnson@equis.com' > Subject: FW: Questions about features and licensing. > > Can you please forward me info on MSFL/W and its licensing terms??? > > Thanks, > Sean > > -----Original Message----- > From: MSFL Support [SMTP:msfl@equis.com] > Sent: Friday, November 14, 1997 12:22 PM > To: sesmith@cisco.com > Subject: Re: Questions about features and licensing. > > Dear Sean: > > >I have read the little blurb about MSFL but have several questions > about > licensing and features. > > > >1. Does this library allow you read and write metastock directories > containing upto 2000 securities. > > > >2. What are the terms of the license for $149.00 package. Is this > for > personal use only???? Can it be > >applications developed using this api be resold or given away without > royalty. I am interested in writing a > >conversion tool using this library and marketing this software. > Could you > please explain the licensing > >terms..... > > 1. The MSFL only allows you to read MetaStock directories. However, > we do > have a MSFL/W version that allows you to read & write to MetaStock > directories. The MSFL/W is $599 and requires approval. > > 2. You may distribute the MSFL royalty free. The MSFL/W comes with > slightly > different terms, but is still royalty free. > > If you would like more information on the legal issues or would like a > MSFL/W application, please address them to djohnson@equis.com. This > address > is more for the technically issues. > > Sincerely, > > MSFL Support > msfl@equis.com

To: Sean W. Smith who wrote (1067)	11/14/1997 1:17:00 PM
From: Sean W. Smith	Respond to of 4056

MSFL/W APPLICATION Date: Name: Company: Street Address: City, State/Province: Country, Zip/Postal Code: Daytime Telephone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: Please complete this application using detailed answers. Use extra paper if necessary. Answers to the questions below will remain confidential. Return the completed application via email at d_johnson@equis.com, fax at (801) 265-3999, or mail it to: Dave Johnson, Alliances Equis International, Inc. 3950 South 700 East, Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 1. What is the primary nature of your business? 2. What is the main purpose for your using MSFL? 3. If you are writing your own software application in conjunction with MSFL, how will your program benefit EQUIS? (Please be thorough.) 4. Do you sell or distribute security pricing information? If yes: a) How many customers do you have? b) What is your total annual revenue from the distribution of pricing information? c) How much would this annual revenue increase if you licensed MSFL? d) List *all* the stock and commodity exchanges that you support. e) List your pricing for pricing information. 5. If you don't sell or distribute pricing information, list any third-party data services with which you do business and answer the same questions in #5 (to the best of your knowledge) in reference to them. 6. If you operate a software company: a) What is your annual software sales (US$)? b) What is your investment software sales (US$)? c) List your product line and the individual costs of each product. d) How many users do you have? e) Does your software do charting? If yes, how would it complement instead of compete with MetaStock? 7. How do you market your products currently and how would you market your products in conjunction with MSFL? 8. What experience have you had with EQUIS International's products? 9. Who is your main competitor? 10. Do you have any brochures or marketing information? If yes, please either fax or mail them to us.