Applied Biosystems
(An APPLERA Business)


                                   SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT


Read the following terms and conditions carefully as this is a legal agreement
between you and Applied Biosystems that defines your rights and obligations with 
respect to the software product and documentation included in this package. 
Opening this package and/or using the software product indicates your agreement 
with and acceptance of the following terms and conditions.  If you do not agree 
with the terms of this agreement, promptly return the unused software product for 
a refund.

1.  SOFTWARE LICENSE 

	A)  You are granted a non-exclusive license to use and install  the 
	software on a single computer at a time.

	B) Title and all copyrights in and to the software product are owned 
	by Applied Biosystems.

2.  OTHER RESTRICTIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND DUTIES

	A)  You may make one (1) copy of the software to be used only  for
	backup or archival purposes.  All copyright notices and legends
	shall be reproduced on the backup copy.

	B)  You may not disclose or transfer any portion of the software to 
	any other party for any reason.

	C)  Upon discontinuance of use of the software or termination of this
	license, you agree to destroy all copies, including  partial copies, 
	of the software.

	D)  You may not reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile or 
	alter the software.

3.  TERM, TERMINATION/CANCELLATION

	A)  Applied Biosystems may terminate this license upon your failure to
	comply with any of the terms  and conditions of this agreement.

4.  LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND REMEDY

	A)  Applied Biosystems warrants the software media against manufacturing
	defects for a period of  ninety (90) days from the date of receipt under
	normal use. Applied Biosystems will replace defective media at no charge
	to you.

	B)  Applied Biosystems warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from
	the date of receipt, the software will perform substantially in accordance 
	with the  function and features described in the accompanying documentation
	for customary uses. Applied Biosystems does not warrant that the software 
	will meet your requirements, or will be error-free, or will conform exactly
	to the documentation.

	C)  EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED HEREIN, THE SOFTWARE 
	IS PROVIDED AND LICENSED "AS IS."  THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY
	IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS MAKES
	NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE 
	IMPLIED  WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITYAND/OR FITNESS 
	FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  ANY  IMPLIED WARRANTIES ALLOWED
	UNDER APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED RESPECTIVELY TO THE
	NINETY (90) DAY DURATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE.
    
	D)  APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE
	REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY
	OR OTHERWISE OUT OF YOUR USE OR POSSESSION OF THE
	SOFTWARE SHALL BE, AT THE OPTION OF APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, 
	REPLACEMENT OF ANY DEFECTIVE MEDIA, OR PROVISION OF A 
	COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE WORKAROUND,  OR REPLACEMENT 
	OR MODIFICATION OF THE SOFTWARE, OR REFUND OF THE 
	PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE SOFTWARE. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
	APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, 
	INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE,
	BUT NOT BE  LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, LOSS OF 
	INFORMATION, BUSINESS INTERRUPTON OR OTHER PECUNIARY
	LOSS, OR  DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY,  THAT RESULT
	FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF  APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS HAS 
	BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

5.  GENERAL

	A)  This agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the 
	agreement between you and Applied Biosystems and supersedes any 
	and all prior oral and written communications, agreements, representations, 
	statements and undertakings with respect to the software.  No modification,
	termination, extension, renewal or waiver of, nor addition to the terms and 
	conditions of this agreement shall be binding upon Applied Biosystems unless 
	specifically set forth in writing, signed by an authorized official of
	Applied Biosystems.

	B)  You may neither assign any right or license granted under this agreement
	nor delegate any obligation under this agreement.

	C) This agreement shall be governed by the substantive laws of the 
	Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
