
                        VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
                        ---------------------------

 Since 1996, I have made upgrades to ZTreeWin available to all registered
 users completely free of charge.  Unfortunately, despite my best efforts,
 it is simply no longer financially viable to do so.  Although I am extremely
 unhappy about having to make this policy change, the very real alternative
 is to stop further ZTree development altogether.

 Starting with v2.0, major releases of ZTreeWin will require an upgrade fee
 of $10, while minor updates will continue to be free of charge.

 * * For those who have registered or upgraded recently, or have already made
 some extra contribution(s) over the years, I certainly do not expect you to
 feel obligated at this time, but your generosity is greatly appreciated.

 Please visit: http://www.ztree.com/html/upgrade.htm for more information,
 and to make your upgrade payment.

 This latest release is the best and most stable ever, but there is still so
 much more that can be done.  Some suggestions from users can be found on the
 ZTreeWiki site: http://www.ztwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Wishlist

 These, and other enhancements I have planned, will give ZTree even more
 capability and power, and will hopefully attract more new users to ZTree.

 Thank you for your understanding, and to all who have kindly supported, both
 financially and otherwise, my efforts over these past twelve years to provide
 the very best file-management software available.


 Sincerely,
 Kim Henkel
 Zedtek, Inc.
