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* European Software Creators (UK) *
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* Members' Information Folder, 6th edition *
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* By John Buswell, ESC President *
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* Amended by Paul Dettman, UK coordinator *
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* 22nd September 1993 *
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GUIDE TO APPENDICES
Appendix A Sending Correspondance within ESC
Appendix B Percentage Cuts
Appendix C Glossary of ESC Terms
Appendix D Modem Users
Appendix E Software Release Procedure
Appendix F Designer's Guidelines
Appendix G Termination of Membership
Appendix H ESC Meetings and Shows
Appendix I Contacting ESC
Appendix J Odds and Ends
Introduction
This document updates all the previously distributed ESC
information folders. This sixth edition has been released only one
month after ESC's first birthday!! This edition is now the official
information folder for all ESC sites in every country until such time
as it is updated.
Hopefully this edition will clarify what exactly ESC is and
demonstrate the new features of the organisation. If you are not
currently an ESC member then read this folder carefully and see what
you think. We are always keen to recruit new programmers, designers,
musicians and artists into the group to work on new software. You
never know, you may even earn some money!
As we are a European organisation we can reach a larger market by
translating our products into different European languages. This is
easily done through coordinators as they can speak not only their own
native language but also a good deal of English too, and even now as
you read this folder a new Windows based translation program is being
developed for this purpose.
History
ESC began just over a year ago when John Buswell decided that it
would take more than just a few people to create a large impact on the
PC Software market. After being totally disgusted at paying over £200
for a half decent animation package he decided that the current
software market was a monopoly for larger US software houses, some of
which had moved to Europe to capture the market.
Now there are small European developers and some are quite
successful but these only develop software at high prices and usually
only in one specific area of software like DTP or CAD. The answer to
the problem seemed to be to create a large (and FREE) method of getting
software developers together and a method of distribution for them.
The original answer was Shareware until we discovered that even
that was dominated by US companies which weren't big enough to be
commercial but were big enough to dominate the shareware market. The
other side of shareware was the uncontrollable amount of rubbish
software which actually built up over the years and thus making a lot
of small developers replicating each other, eg. one developer might be
creating a music program while another developer would be doing exactly
the same... ESC hopes to coordinate software development not to just
what's already available or under development but to actually what
hasn't been developed yet and to improve on the rubbish software which
is already available as it is the only software available for the task.
As an example, I received a software directory in the post a few weeks
ago. The demos I received from so called professional companies were
appalling, and I can probably expect the same from other countries....
So after discovering that shareware was not the way to go I decided
to complete ESC by adding distribution outlets. These are ESC members
who deal with advertising and promotion of ESC along with other tasks
(see below).
After a year ESC has grown pretty large and thus making it slow and
inefficient when dealing with international mail. The idea of
coordinators in each country sprung to mind as a brilliant idea and
immediately ESC (UK) and ESC (Malta) were born.....
Now that ESC is a large and successful group the only thing left to
do is to develop some software, my main problem at first was to write
something impressive and great to get peoples' attention focused on
ESC... but how? Writing impressive software is difficult at the best of
times and almost impossible with Turbo C v2.0 and QuickBasic v4.5.
I finally found the developers dreams - Visual Basic v3.0 Pro and
Visual C++! The problem was the expense! To purchase both would be
almost impossible on a student's income so that's why I had to let
ESC run down over June/July/August of 1993 while I worked on a
commercial project for a local software company, having done so I was
able to purchase a 486 and both programming packages and I also
received Turbo C++ For Windows. Now ESC is back on the road not only
with these development tools but also an entirely new range of software
for both DOS and Windows.
What is ESC, really?
European Software Creators (ESC), is basically a large European
organisation which develops, distributes, markets and supports its own
software. The organisation does not make any profit. Instead the profit
is made by the individual who uses the system, if you use it well
you'll earn a good deal of money, if you don't you probably won't earn
a fortune!
ESC cannot guarantee the success or failure of a particular
package, usually it depends on how well it is distributed. The process
of distribution is described in another section below. Usually each
product is sent through the same sequence of events. One thing to
remember is that it's not the full package that's being judged, it's
the demo you send around, so writing a brilliant package and a rubbish
demo is probably worse than writing a rubbish package and a brilliant
demo.
ESC is basically divided three into sections:
1. The User Group which develops and supports products;
2. Outlets market and distribute the products created by the user
group;
3. BBSs distribute and promote both ESC and ESC products.
Each of these sections are described below.
User Group Section
This is the core section of ESC and is based around a linkage
between ESC HQ -> ESC coordinators -> Members. This link provides each
member with a means of communicating with others in the group at very
low costs.
This section of ESC is basically free (if you don't count the cost
of a local postage stamp). The group is made up of programmers,
artists, designers and musicians, all of which develop software either
individually or in groups.
The main problem with developing software is catering for every
machine and configuration, usually there is bound to be that one SVGA
card you've forgotten to support or the fact that you can't support all
the available sound cards. This problem is solved through members
testing software, sharing knowledge and trading code for free. This way
there is a very good chance you will have covered most of the common
and unusual set-ups available.
This method of sharing resources cannot be found within the large
companies or within shareware, giving ESC a unique set of advantages.
The main effort is to get the project completed, tested and
distributed. Each project is carefully tested before distribution to
make sure the author and ESC don't get a bad name for bugged programs!
ESC takes into account that not everyone has compatible code; bits
and pieces in Pascal, C and maybe BASIC can cause problems when
compiling a large project. Therefore the user group keeps detailed
profiles on each member stating the programming/development tools
currently at their disposal, the most popular tools in ESC include:
Turbo C (v2.0)
Turbo C++ (DOS and Windows)
Turbo Pascal
Turbo Pascal For Windows
QuickBasic v4.5
QBasic/GWBasic
Visual Basic v1.0/v2.0/v3.0 (and professional editions)
Visual C++
Small talk v4
Assembler
Microsoft C/C++
Zortech C/C++
COBOL
Modula 2
Lisp
Prolog
Hyper Talk
With such a wide range of development packages at our disposal ESC
is potentially going to become an even larger software house in a year
or two's time!
Each member is given (or suggests) a project for development, they
then choose the language, requirements and methods they will use to
develop the project, group projects are usually issued completion dates
by the Project Manager. Individual projects (done by a single member in
their own time) can take as long as they want to develop their project.
A project is a software product idea that can virtually be anything
at all, the main idea is not to leave members idle but to have them
continuously working on some form of project.
Sometimes designers will create and develop complete software
ideas, they will then receive an agreed percentage depending on how
many full versions have been sold. If necessary, ESC will issue a title
and basic idea behind a product for them to develop.
Belonging to the user group means you have fun, exchange
ideas/code/software and earn money from developing software, so what
does ESC get out of it all? Well, each time you develop and release a
product through ESC it helps to promote ESC further and expand the
existing software available on the ESC label!
Each country has its own coordinator whose main duties are:
* Acting as a post office for member to member mail;
* Insuring that each member is currently active on a project;
* Obtaining FREE tickets and sending one or more members to
interesting shows. Such members then write a report for the ESC
newsletter;
* Insure that each member receives a copy of Program Power, the
ESC Newsletter on a disk;
* Organises an annual meeting (see below).
The coordinator basically handles the running of the user group
side of things in his/her country.
Marketing, Promotion, Support and Distribution
The ESC Publicity Manager in each country is basically in charge of
the marketing, Promotion, support and distribution of ESC products.
When a product is completed it is sent (along with six beta-test
approved forms, each signed by different beta-testers) to the national
coordinator. He/She then sends the full package (with the original
forms) directly to ESC HQ in Ireland. From there it is sent to all the
Publicity Managers throughout ESC.
The Publicity Manager is basically in charge of :
* Advertising ESC and our prodcust nationally;
* Marketing ESC through production of a magazine called ESC World
which is sold to the public;
* Create small ESC Clubs which are involved with enjoying ESC
products and learning to write software;
* Send copies of software to local shareware libraries and BBS
systems (if possible).
The publicity manager is allowed to charge whatever he/she likes to
the public for the above services as long as it doesn't exceed a
reasonable cost-covering price. The publicity manager is also in charge
of organising ads, reviews and other promotional items in PC magazines,
clubs and directories.
==============================================================================
Appendix A
Sending Correspondence within ESC
By Paul Dettman
The new ESC coordinator means that members have a new address to
write to. Now mail is cheaper and quicker as it only has to go
nationally and not internationally, and it also means that the mail
internationally is cheaper as it goes through coordinators, meaning
only one stamp for numerous messages to members all over the world.
This appendix gives details of the new arrangements resulting from
this re-organisation, please read it carefully. Any questions can be
addressed to your national coordinator, see the contact address' in the
last part of this document for details.
Sending Mail to your coordinator
* ALL mail, without exception, should be addressed to your national
coordinator. His/her address can be found in the final appendix of
this document.
* ALWAYS send correspondence in machine readable format, i.e. on a
floppy disk. Preferred format is 3.5" HD although DD disks are
fine. Please check with the final appendix to view the available
formats for each co- ordinator. 5.25" Disks are not recommended but
if this is all you can manage, fine! But make sure that it is well
protected and labelled correctly, eg. "Magnetic Media Do NOT BEND
or XRAY". If you send 5.25" DD disks you will not be able to
receive shareware programs that accompany the Program Power
newsletter or additional items added by the coordinator. If you do
only send 5.25" disks we recommend that you send at least two or
three to receive as much as possible.
* ALWAYS send enough stamps to cover return postage In the UK, a
single 18p stamp covers the postage, and in Ireland a 32p Stamp
will cover the postage. As ESC is FREE to join there are various
administration costs to be met. Since you receive valuable
mail/information/files each month on the disks, the return postage
is not too much to ask for. Since the newsletter is sent around
monthly the minimum required return postage is 12 times, which
isn't much considering the information etc. you will receive. If
you do not include stamps you will not receive a reply, sorry but
that's the fairest way.
* ESC coordinators cannot accept responsibility for disks damaged in
the post. This is a matter for your own postal service. If a disk
is damaged beyond the ability of a PC to read it, it will be
re-formatted (if possible) and returned with your mail. If it is
not possible to re-format it, it will be returned with apologies.
If you then wish to take the matter up with the Post Office then
that's fine! Damages to disks are very rare as most 3.5" disks are
quite robust. Hundreds of disks have been sent by post since the
start of ESC without any problems. It is worth writing a warning or
notice on the envelope like "FRAGILE - Do Not Bend or XRAY". Use a
different colour like red if possible or highlight it with a
highlighter. If possible place the disk inside a padded bag, these
can be reused countless times...
* MARK the outside of the envelope (on the back will do fine) with
either :
IRW or TNH
These stand for "immediate Reply Wanted" and "There's No Hurry"
respectively. If you have asked questions that need answering as
soon as possible then mark it IRW , otherwise mark it TNH and the
coordinator will return it when the month's information
files/magazine/shareware is updated, usually the 1st of every
month! IRW mail should be answered within a week of receiving it
while TNH mail will be answered before/after the 1st of the month
depending on the last received information file. (eg. If you
received March's files, then it wouldn't be returned until after
the 1st April.). Finally, TNH mail will be treated as IRW mail if
there is mail from another member needing your attention. This
helps to speed up correspondence between members.
* I SUGGEST you put your name and address on the disk label as a
precaution in case the disk becomes unreadable in the post and I
cannot obtain the address from the letter on the disk. It also
helps if the contents get accidentally erased (very rare!).
* CHECK your disk for any viruses before you send it, the last thing
we want is a virus spread around ESC. Your disk will also be
checked at coordinator level before entering each system. A disk
with a virus found on it will be detained for analysis later and a
printed message will be sent to you advising you to check your
system. The infected disk(s) are sent to ESC HQ for analysis in an
attempt to find a way to make our programs immune to such viruses.
Sending Mail to Other Members
ESC messages, as I have said, should always go to your
coordinator. However you can use the coordinator to pass on
messages to other members. Indicate at the top of the letter who
the message is for (just the name will do) and call the files
OTHER.NNN where NNN is any number, i.e. if you are sending just one
message to another call it OTHER.001. These will then be sent to
the receiver as soon as the coordinator receives their disk.
If the message is confidential then create another file called
README with "OTHER.002 is confidential for John Major" then the
coordinator will pass it on without reading it!
Returning Mail
As mentioned, IRW mail will be returned within a week and TNH
mail returned within a month. Mail can only be replied to if the
return postage is included for reasons stated above, remember
envelopes cost a bit too! The following file name convention will
be used by all coordinators at ESC, all files should be in MS-DOS
ASCII Format though some coordinators may accept Windows Write/Word
etc. Here is a rough guide, nnn are numbers :
Local Mail
LETTER.TXT - Coordinator's reply.
MEMO.nnn - A message from coordinator or other member.
INFSHEET.nnn - An ESC Information Sheet.
INFSHEET.CAT - The latest ESC Information Sheet catalogue.
MONTHDSK.CAT - The latest ESC Monthly Disk catalogue.
MEMBERS.CAT - The latest (local) ESC Members Database.
AUG93.CAT - The Contents of the given month's disk.
ESCNEWS.TXT - News update on ESC from coordinator.
REPmm-yy.TXT - Monthly ECS Membership/product report.
README.NOW - Read this file BEFORE any other!
International Mail
INTMEMO.nnn - International Message from another member
FOLDER.nnn - A Copy of the latest ESC Information Folder
NEWS-93.AUG - A Given month's ESC International News
PRGPWR.nnn - Latest Issue of Program Power
NEWAPPS.TXT - List of any new releases from ESC
==============================================================================
Appendix B
Percentage Cuts
By Paul Dettman
This section gives details of the current ESC profit-sharing
arrangements. Please read this carefully and address queries to your
coordinator.
Percentage Cuts
* The ESC members responsible for writing a program will share the
profits between themselves. What ESC gets from a program is a
heightened public awareness of what we do and how, we may even get
more members joining as a result - we do not take a cut of the
profits.
* If one person is responsible for the entire program then they are
entitled to keep 100% of the profits made from registrations.
* If more than one person is involved, the money will be shared among
those people on a percentage basis. The percentages will not change
after they have been agreed upon, regardless of how well the
program sells. See below for more details and suggested
percentages...
Suggested Percentages
The following list represents a suggested break-up of profit
percentages. It should be treated as a guide.
Programmer(s) 30%
Designer(s) 30%
Musician(s) 20%
Artist(s) 20%
Documentor(s) 20%
Programmers are defined as those who write the code for the
executable program; designers are those who come up with the idea for
the program and formalise that idea into instructions for the rest of
the group; musicians are those who create the music for a program;
artists are those who create any graphics (animated or still) for the
program; and documentor the person(s) responsible for writing the
instructions.
It doesn't take a mathematician to see that the above percentages
come to 120%! This is intended as a flexible guide; there will usually
be only one or two people working on a project so the percentages will
often be larger. On a big project with many members involved, the
percentages will obviously shrink.
Individual Arrangements
Whether you decide to use the above guide or not, EVERY project
(even those working alone) must have a percentage break-down of who is
going to get what, and coordinators would like NAMES, not just job
titles. This break-down should be printed out or hand-written, ie. not
on a floppy disk. Write a cover paragraph such as "What follows is a
break-down of profit percentages for the project WINDOWS 3.1" or
whatever. List the names of everyone working on it, what they are doing
and what percentage they are going to get. It is vital that the sheet
is signed by EVERYONE working on the project. Date the sheet when it is
complete and send it to the coordinator. Coordinators will be happy to
pass the sheet between members for their signatures, they will also
issue each project member with a photocopy of the completed sheet along
with a copy for the ESC HQ.
Project break-downs must be complete before work starts on the
project. These sheets will allow the cordinator to settle any disputes
instantly as nobody can disagree once a project has begun. As ESC is
intended to be a friendly, good-willed group, it provides members with
a sense of security of what they are entitled to, even though the legal
value of such sheets is probably low.
Members are responsible for sharing profits between themselves. A
single address should be used for accepting registrations from the
public and that person must distribute the money between the others
efficiently and exactly as specified in the signed sheet.
==============================================================================
Appendix C
Glossary of ESC Terms
By Paul Dettman
This should be a comprehensive jargon-buster for those less than
obvious terms...
ESC
European Software Creators. The title of the entire organisation,
the user group, BBSs, outlets etc. It is used to refer to anything
loosely connected with the organisation.
ESC (UK)
The UK section of ESC. Arrangements and facilities that apply only
to UK Members.
ESC (Ireland)
The Irish section of ESC. Arrangements and facilities that apply
only to Irish Members.
ESC (Malta)
The Malta section of ESC. Arrangements and facilities that apply
only to Maltese Members.
ESC User group
This is an international group of members that correspond to each
other through coordinators. They create software and share ideas / tips
/ technology.
ESCnet
This is the name given to the link of communication between
different sections of ESC through the headquarters in Tralee, Ireland.
Project
Name given to any software idea that is being created or available
for creation.
ESC Outlet
ESC Outlets are run by a member of ESC. It is hoped that every
country will eventually have an outlet. Outlets are responsible for
distributing software, providing technical support, PR and advertising
etc.
ESC Coordinator
These guys are in charge of a group of members in a particular
country. They are also a key section of the ESCnet as they provide a
direct link between the members in their country and the ESC HQ. They
look after members' affairs and act as a central message-passing robot!
They liaise with ESC HQ and keep their members informed of ESC
developments.
ESC HQ
ESC started life in Ireland in the hands of John Buswell. He now
runs ESC internationally from Ireland. He is responsible for promoting
ESC world-wide and distributing ESC products internationally. He is
helped by national coordinators and publicity managers. ESC HQ can be
contacted at :
ESC International HQ
Attn: John Buswell
1 Alderwood Court
Dromtacker
Tralee
Co.Kerry
Ireland
Members should never need to write to John directly. Your
coordinator can pass mail on to him. If your coordinator is unable to
assist you then your message will be passed on to HQ for answering.
Messages sent to the HQ will take up to a month to process, as they
will have to go through your coordinator, once received they will be
sent back to the coordinator for passing on to yourself.
==============================================================================
Appendix D
Modem Users
By Paul Dettman
The post of ESC coordinator was created to take some of the work
away from the ESC President, John Buswell. The job is primarily
concerned with keeping members in touch both with each other and with
ESC HQ. Another reason for introducing national coordinators was to
reduce postage costs for members and to speed up the response time. For
modem users, there is a further option....
If you own or have access to a modem then you can contact ESC using
electronic mail. This is obviously a much quicker option. On the whole,
though, it is better to contact your coordinator, as he/she will
probably have much more up to date information/mail for your country
but if necessary you can contact ESC through:
Direct Calling to BBS : +353 (0)66 28929
Via Mail Networks (to John Buswell)
42:70/0 - WapowNet
2:263/250 - FidoNET
200:5200/6.3 - MetroNET
==============================================================================
Appendix E
Software Release Procedure
By Paul Dettman
When you have completed a piece of software, it is important to get
it into the distribution channels as soon as possible, but without
cutting corners. ESC now insist that all software is alpha tested and
beta tested before a demo is released. Alpha testing is the normal
debugging and testing the programmer(s) carry out themselves. Beta
testing is more extensive - a group of trusted ESC members will be
given a copy of the software to test on their machines. They will
extensively test and comment on the software, passing their suggestions
to the creator. Beta testing is important because it irons out problems
with different hardware or operating systems. Beta testing should be
carried out on the widest range of machines possible, which is why the
processors and machines which members have access to are listed in the
member database.
When you have beta tested, documented and decided on a price, put
all the files on a disk and send them to your coordinator. Make sure
that a full version is sent to your coordinator as well as the demo.
Ensure that the full version is sent a few weeks after the demo to
avoid accidental distribution of the full version. The full version
must be sent to ESC HQ and if you'd feel safer sending it directly you
may do so. The full version is required as proof that it exists, for
magazines etc. to review and other promotional events.
NB: The full version will not be sold by ESC. It remains the property
of the author(s). Members are responsible for collecting their
registration fees and sending out full versions to registered users.
Make sure that users know how much and where they are required to
send their registration fees too. Have you thought about users in other
countries? They cannot use the same methods of payment as national
customers would. Once the demo has been sent by the coordinator allow
at least a month for it to reach all the coordinators, from a two month
period onwards you can expect a reply or two depending on the
popularity of your program and the techniques used by the publicity
members. A signed confirmation sheet will be sent through your
coordinators to advise you that it has been passed around the entire
network.
==============================================================================
Appendix F
Designers' Guidelines
By Paul Dettman
If you are interested in being a project designer, this section is
definitely for you. It is intended to clear up exactly what is expected
of a designer and what role they have in creation of a project. They
will nearly always be entitled to a cut of the profits. The attention
of all programmers is drawn to the final paragraph.
A project design must have a title and a brief explanation of the
type of program, e.g. is it a game or utility? Following this must be
the name of the designer and the percentage of the profits they would
like to take when the program is released. The design must contain
detailed instructions to the programmer about what needs to be done.
The programmer may need to call upon artists or musicians to help him
with areas in which he may or may not have much knowledge. Each design
must be clearly labelled as an "Exact Design" or a "Flexible Design".
Exact Designs are totally comprehensive and contain every last detail.
Exact Designs should be given a larger cut of the profits than Flexible
Designs. Exact Designs must not be modified in any way by the
programmer without permission from the designer. Authors of Exact
Designs are wholly responsible for possible copyright infringements and
so on. Flexible Designs may be modified by the programmer without the
designer's permission under the condition that the programmer accepts
all responsibility for copyright infringements brought about by his/her
alterations.
When you have completed a design, send it to your coordinator and
it will be passed on to a programmer. The programmer must accept or
reject the design within a reasonable time (no more than two weeks); if
he/she likes it then they tell the coordinator that they are going to
write it and then get on with it, if he/she doesn't want to use that
design they destroy all their copies of it and tell the coordinator
that they are rejecting it. There may be various reasons for this
(although there is no need to tell the coordinator what there are) -
one possibility is that a particular design may be too adventurous for
that programmer's ability. The rejected designs are passed onto another
programmer. If none of them accept it, it is shelved for a maximum of
two months and the designer is informed. If nobody will accept the
project it will be passed on to ESC HQ where it will obtain an overseas
programmer. If the project seems too daring for one programmer, ESC HQ
will return it suggesting it as a group project. This must be confirmed
by the designer before proceeding.
==============================================================================
Appendix G
Termination of Membership
By Paul Dettman
It may be that you wish to stop being a member of ESC. If this is
the case (either now or in the future) then all you need to do is
notify your coordinator. As long as you have completed your current
project you may leave. If you have designs being passed around you have
the option to remove those designs from circulation as long as nobody
has accepted them. If they have been accepted then you may either sell
them to the programmer for a sum no larger than £50 or wait for them to
be written. If you decide to sell the designs you must not exceed the
£50 limit, if the programmer refuses your decision, you may retract
your designs.
Once you have departed our group your details are removed from the
computer, printed out and stored. You may re-join ESC at any time in
the future, although you cannot re-join until one month has passed
since your departure.
Regarding your programs :
* ESC will continue to distribute your programs/demos.
* Sole authors can still receive their registrations.
* You cannot update any programs designed by ESC for you or
designed by ESC members for you. This includes title names. You
may however send the updates to ESC and as long as they hold
the ESC Logo and title they may be distributed.
* If you are a co-author, then those who are sending you your
percentages will continue to do so.
* If you are a co-author responsible for collecting registration
fees, you must assign some else to receive the fees, or
continue as before if you prefer. Whatever your decision, all
other co-authors should be notified as soon as possible.
==============================================================================
Appendix H
ESC Meetings and Shows
This new feature was added due to several requests from various members...
Every now and then the odd Computer Shows or Fair will be held. It
is important that ESC sends one or two members to these shows. The
members' jobs are to go and visit these shows, bring back information,
leaflets etc. and maybe even obtain a software deal or two, maybe a few
discounts for members and so on.
The other side of things is the annual ESC Show. It should be held
once a year in each country that ESC resides. The entire show is
organised by the coordinator and Publicity Manager. The costs of the
show should be limited, if possible renting a school hall or obtaining
a member with a large garden (nope I'm not kidding!!). Open air shows
(well held within tents) could also be a good premise.
The entire idea behind the ESC show is to invite local/national
people along as well as every member attending. At least one PC should
be available and if possible maybe more. Hopefully the show will
recruit new members, it will also give members a chance to meet face to
face, and allow members to demonstrate and sell their products. Of
course a fee must be charged for entry, members that have come to
demonstrate their software must bring along a computer, (they gain free
entry), while other members will receive a reduced rate. ESC Ireland
hopes to hold a show before the end of the year, possibly around
Christmas.
==============================================================================
Appendix I
Contacting ESC
This appendix is used as a quick reference guide to all the current
ESC contacts.
ESC (International Departments)
European Software Creators
1 Alderwood Court
Tralee
Co.Kerry
Ireland
Tel/Fax : +353 66 27611
BBS : +353 66 28929
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ESC Ireland (coordinator/Publicity Manager)
European Software Creators (Ireland)
1 Alderwood Court
Dromtacker
Tralee
Co.Kerry
Ireland
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ESC UK (coordinator)
ESC UK
Attn: Paul Dettman
88 Tranby Lane
Anlaby
Hull
HU10 7EA
England
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ESC UK (Publicity Manager)
ESC UK
Attn: Steve Jones
42 Alfonso Road
Liverpool
L4 1UH
England
Tel : 051 9223296
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ESC Malta (coordinator)
ESC Malta
Attn:Jan Micallef
Mea Shanim
Trig il Brammel Susieqi
St.Julians
STJ04
Malta
Tel : +356 (3)70582
Fax: +356 (3)19372
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ESC Malta (Publicity Manager)
ESC Malta
Attn: Kurt Grima
El 'Xenial
Old Church Street
B'KARA
BKR12
Malta
Tel: +356 449431
Fax: +356 243358
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Other Address'
By way of Email you can contact the ESC President...
WapowNet : 42:70/0
FidoNET : 2:263/250
MetroNET : 200:5200/6.3
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Appendix J
Odds and Ends
1) Existing Software
If you have previously written a program please send it to us... it
may actually be worth distributing under ESC, it may require a few
alterations, so why not give it a try?!
2) Logos
When you create a product for distributing through ESC it must have
the ESC Logo and must contain "(C) 1992-XXXX European Software
Creators" along with the general About ESC information available either
in the documentation or within the program. Logos are available from
your coordinator.
3) For New Members
Once you join ESC send a project idea to the ESC coordinator and
begin work on it. He/She will add it to the database. If you haven't
any idea simply tell us the type of program you'd be interested in
writing.
Windows is a good platform to write for because not that many good
products are available and once you put a little work in you can use
windows in more ways than you could imagine.
BBS sysops may think they're getting it easy BUT... if they can
program why not try a few doors (on-line addition programs like games)
now that's an area lacking in quality!
Please ALWAYS send a disk (3.5" High Density) if possible with your
mail on. Mail should be in ASCII text format. It is important that you
also send a stamp to cover the return postage (a single 2nd Class stamp
is sufficient in the UK, and 32p stamp in Ireland). NO STAMP, NO
REPLY.
If you wish to join simply write for a membership form from any of
the addresses in Appendix I!!
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Copyright (c) by European Software Creators, August 1993
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