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Backplane, Inc. Copyright Notice
This software is © Copyright 1999-2003 by Backplane, Inc. All Rights Reserved. On the web at www.backplane.com. This copyright has the following stipulations:
(1) There are two Backplane, Inc. licenses: a Commercial License, and a Free License. The license you need depends on the conditions under which you use the Backplane code. Backplane is heavily involved in the open source community and is committed to creating open source friendly terms for the use of its software. To learn more about various licensing scenarios, go to http://www.backplane.com/licensing.html
(2) The Free License may be used in typical open source scenarios but you must read the free license document carefully to make sure it applies to you. Free licenses do not require registration. You can obtain a copy of the free license http://www.backplane.com/BPFreeLicense4.3.03.pdf.
(3) A Commercial License MUST be used in any situation where the Free License is not applicable. You can request and receive clarification from Backplane if you are not sure if your use falls under the Free License or you require a Commercial License. All uses of this material are governed by these copyright terms PLUS the license terms under the appropriate license. Without a license, you have no rights to any of the material. Commercial Licenses are negotiated on a case by case basis with Backplane. Please follow the directions on our commercial license web page at http://www.backplane.com/BPCommLicense.4.3.03.pdf
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