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IDL for Linux Announcement


Dear folks, 

For your information.

Tim

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Tim Mooney

IDL 4.0.1 for Linux is ready for delivery. If you are interested in 
purchasing IDL for Linux, read this and call your Research Systems sales rep 
(303-786-9900) for details or send an email to 'info@rsinc.com'.

        Technical Info:

IDL for Linux was built under Linux 1.2.8 using Slackware version 2.2.  A 
statically compiled version that should work with older versions of the 
Linux kernel (e.g., Linux 1.0.9), is also included.

With the following exception, IDL for Linux is a complete implementation of 
IDL, ensuring code portability across Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, and VMS: 
CALL_EXTERNAL, LINKIMAGE, and Callable IDL are not available, though they 
may be implemented sometime after the ELF file format is standard on Linux 
systems.

        Price of IDL for Linux:

IDL for Linux costs the same as IDL for Windows or Macintosh, with the same 
support and update policies. The license of IDL for Linux is node-locked. 
This is different than the Windows or Mac versions of IDL, which have a HASP 
dongle that can be moved from machine to machine.  Therefore, to use IDL for 
Linux at home an additional license is required.

        IDL for Linux Home Use Option(tm)
        (may be unavailable in some countries):

Since many Linux users are students or professionals working at home, 
Research Systems is offering a special Home Use price until Oct. 31:

 -- price is 1/3 of the Windows or Macintosh commercial list price
   (IDL for Linux Home Use Option costs $500 in the USA)
 -- includes CD-ROM or Internet downloading (with IDL 4.0.1 for Unix)
 -- includes IDL Basics tutorial
 -- includes over 1600 pages of hypertext, on-line help (no paper manuals)

        Home Use Option Restrictions:

Individuals who use a license of IDL at work or who are enrolled as students 
are eligible to purchase the IDL Home Use Option. You must complete an 
eligibility verification and agreement form (below) to qualify for the Home 
Use Option.

* Students must prove they are now taking classes at a degree-granting 
institution. Include a copy of your current class schedule and valid student 
ID with your order.

* Professionals must have access to IDL at work, confirmed by providing an 
installation number for one of the systems you use at work.

* All buyers must sign a special license in which you agree to keep this 
version at home.  This license agreement is included below.

* This price includes installation assistance only...no 'free' support or 
major updates. If you purchase Technical Support service you can get support 
regardless of the machine you happen to be using. Major updates will be 
available at a discount to licensees of the Home Use Option.

        When Ordering the Home Use Option:

 --Include a signed copy of the agreement listed below

 --Professionals: include the IDL installation number for the system
you use at work

 --Students: include a copy of your current class schedule and
valid student ID

 --Enclose a check for $500 for the software plus $8 shipping and handling 
for sales within the United States.  Mail USA orders to:

IDL Linux Sales
Research Systems, Inc.
2995 Wilderness Place
Boulder, CO  80301

 --Or call with a credit card and FAX the necessary documents to 303-786-9909

 --Call your local distributor for international prices or Research Systems 
at 303-786-9900.

        International Pricing May Vary:

Please note that Research Systems, Inc. (Boulder, CO) does not set the 
prices that our distributors charge. These independent businesses may choose 
different prices, discounts, or no discounts at all. In any event, we hope 
you are pleased to have the flexibility of a popular, Unix-like operating 
system with IDL on your PC.


<<<clip the agreement below and include a signed copy with your order>>>
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        IDL for Linux Home Use Option Agreement

This document is a legal agreement between Research Systems, Inc. (RSI) and 
you, the licensee. RSI owns and markets IDL for Linux and would be harmed by 
its unauthorized use.  The terms and conditions of this agreement are in 
addition to and supersede the agreement printed on the envelope containing 
the IDL for Linux media.

Licensee agrees to restrict the use of IDL for Linux delivered under the 
Home Use Option to the Licensee's personal computer at the licensee's home. 
 Licensee will not use the software obtained under this agreement, in any 
form, at its place of employment.  This IDL license is not transferable to 
any other person or organization.

Licensee Name:

Licensee Signature:

Date:

Home Address:




Phone:

Email:



Eligibility Verification:

A) PROFESSIONAL

My employer:

Installation number for IDL license at work (required):

 -- or --

B) STUDENT

The school I attend:

Copies of my current class schedule and valid student ID are enclosed:  ___ 
yes (required)

RETURN TO:
IDL Linux Sales
Research Systems
2995 Wilderness Place
Boulder, CO 80304
FAX: 303-786-9909
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