copyright (c) 2001  
marius aamodt eriksen
all rights reserved

permission is granted to use, copy, create derivative works and
redistribute this software and such derivative works for any purpose,
so long as the name of the author is not used in any advertising or 
publicity pertaining to the use or distribution of this software 
without specific, written prior authorization.  if the above copyright 
notice or any other identification of the author is included in any 
copy of any portion of this software, then the disclaimer below must 
also be included.

this software is provided as is, without representation from the
the author as to its fitness for any purpose, and withoutwarranty by 
the author of any kind, either express or implied, including without 
limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for 
a particular purpose.  the author shall not be liable for any damages,
including special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages,
with respect to any claim arising out or in connection with the use
of the software, even if it has been or is hereafter advised of the
possibility of such damages. 
