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+Netcat is entirely my own creation, although plenty of other code was used as
+examples.  It is freely given away to the Internet community in the hope that
+it will be useful, with no restrictions except giving credit where it is due.
+No GPLs, Berkeley copyrights or any of that nonsense.  The author assumes NO
+responsibility for how anyone uses it.  If netcat makes you rich somehow and
+you're feeling generous, mail me a check.  If you are affiliated in any way
+with Microsoft Network, get a life.  Always ski in control.  Comments,
+questions, and patches to hobbit@avian.org.