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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ VendUtil VENDINFO Utilities v1.02 │
│ SEE BELOW FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ This is a VENDINFO Product Information Record │
│ │
│ This record is a means of conveying information about a software │
│ product from the author to distributors and users. It contains a │
│ normal, "human-readable" section (you're reading it now), followed │
│ by a compressed data record. The data record contains a great │
│ deal of information in a form useable by automated tools. This │
│ allows BBSes, disk vendors, etc. to test automatically for │
│ permission to distribute, and to automatically extract product │
│ information for use in BBS files databases, vendor catalogs, etc. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO file standard is published and is freely useable. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO toolset includes a free end-user viewer, processing │
│ tools for use by distributors (BBSes, shareware disk vendors, │
│ etc.), and the editor used by author/publishers to produce these │
│ records. These tools are either free or very-low cost shareware. │
│ The toolset can be obtained from many sources, including the │
│ originators of VENDINFO: │
│ │
│ Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324 │
│ 7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333 │
│ Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA RIME: RAMSISLE │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
VENDINFO standard v1.00, produced by VendEdit v1.00, 27-Jul-1994
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: VendUtil VENDINFO Utilities
Version: 1.02
Version Date: 27-Jul-1994
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Freeware, copyrighted but freely distributable and useable
Product Description: VendUtil VENDINFO Utilities v1.02 <ASP>. A
small collection of batch files and other
miscellany for VENDINFO users. Includes batch
files to aid in Product Registry and SDN
submissions, CompuServe uploads. Also most
recent CATEGORY.INF file, *.DST files to
allow authors to import distributor
information into VENDINFO files, etc.
Portions relevant to authors, vendors,
sysops, end-users, etc. Updated frequently.
Category: About shareware; For shareware authors
Keywords: VENDINFO BATCH UTILITY
Required Packages: VNDUTL10
This Package: VNDUTL10
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.0
Orders:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: 76244.324@compuserve.com
RIME: 1235
Support:
Address: Rams' Island Software
7644 E. Lakecliff Way
Parker, CO 80134-5904
USA
Phone: 303-841-2848
BBS Name: Rams' Island BBS
BBS Phone: 303-841-6269
CompuServe: 76244,324
FidoNet: 1:104/333
Internet: 76244.324@compuserve.com
RIME: 1235
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
This is a small, freely useable and distributable collection of batch
files and other utility materials for users of the VENDINFO tools.
Since this little collection will probably be updated rather frequently,
it also provides a natural vehicle for distributing the most recent
versions of the CATEGORY.INF file used by all VENDINFO tools, and other
similar items.
Also included are a number of batch files that extend the functionality
available to the VendEdit user. These functions may eventually reside
inside VendEdit, but are -- at least for now -- provided as separate
batch files that operate on the created VENDINFO.DIZ files.
Included are:
RGY_ATO.BAT -- A batch file that automatically constructs an
AUTOSIG (off-line mail reader) script for
transmitting your VENDINFO file to the VENDINFO
Product Registry. Appends information to
UPVNDRGY.SCR. For usage information, just type
RGY_ATO (no arguments).
RGY_OZCS.BAT -- A batch file that automatically constructs an OzCIS
(off-line mail reader) upload script for transmitting
your VENDINFO file to the VENDINFO Product Registry.
Appends information to CISMAIL.REP. For usage
information, just type RGY_OZCS (no arguments).
RGY_TPCS.BAT -- A batch file that automatically constructs a TAPCIS
(off-line mail reader) upload script for transmitting
your VENDINFO file to the VENDINFO Product Registry.
Appends information to MAIL.SND. For usage
information, just type RGY_TPCS (no arguments).
SDN_ID.BAT -- A batch file that assists in preparing product
submissions for the Software Distribution Network
(SDN). This batch file prepares: (1) an {SDA.ID}
file requiring only a small amount of manual editing;
(2) a distribution permission form to be printed,
signed, and included; and (3) a checklist to assist
you in completing your submission.
UPL_OZCS.BAT -- A batch file that automatically constructs OzCIS
upload scripts from VENDINFO.DIZ information, to
help authors automate their CompuServe uploads.
Appends information to <forum>.UL. For usage
information, just type UPL_OZCS (no arguments).
CATEGORY.INF -- The most recent available version of the product
category hierarchy originated by Rob Rosenberger,
and used by VendEdit, VendPrcs, and VendView to
map category numbers into readable text and
vice-versa.
DISTRIBS.ZIP -- A small PKZIP-compressed collection of *.DST files
provided by distributors who offer a "fulfillment",
or registration-fee-collection service, for shareware
authors and publishers. VendEdit can directly
import this information into VENDINFO.DIZ files,
allowing the author to easily provide accurate and
current information about other distributors of
registered versions.
More will follow. Please feel free to suggest additional utilities.
In particular, we'll be happy to build upload script generators for
other CompuServe off-line readers, if you'll send us a sample file
showing the script used by your reader.
If you make use of regional or worldwide registration fulfillment
services which have not provided a *.DST file for inclusion here, you
might remind them that doing so helps you, and advertises the
availability of their services to other authors.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
RGY_ATO.BAT 2378 27-Jul-1994 01:02a 42E2A8D9
RGY_OZCS.BAT 2128 27-Jul-1994 01:02a 5CD45659
RGY_TPCS.BAT 2135 27-Jul-1994 01:02a 99A7138F
SDA_ID.BAT 6792 27-Jul-1994 01:02a 6FDF7AAF
UPL_OZCS.BAT 2994 27-Jul-1994 01:02a A2D11E33
FILE_ID.DIZ 431 27-Jul-1994 01:02a EB94DB22
CATEGORY.INF 21432 20-Jul-1994 01:00a 4BC7E101
DISTRIBS.ZIP 562 27-Jul-1994 01:02a A1474481
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS.
RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS
SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. NEITHER RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN
INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE,
EVEN IF RAMS' ISLAND SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK
AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado
and shall inure to the benefit of Rams' Island Software and any
successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or
proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or
related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL
COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Douglas County, Colorado.
The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
LICENSE FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION
The materials in this package are copyrighted by Rams' Island Software,
but may be used without payment. This provision gives you the right to
use the package freely, but does not give you the right to sell it or to
alter it in any way.
This package may be distributed to others, provided the package is
unaltered, any payment is clearly indicated as a copying fee, and no
representation is made that rights to the package are being purchased.
Any distribution for which payment is required, or which involves any
alteration to the form or content of this package, is allowed only under
the terms of the attached VENDINFO data record, which is hereby
incorporated by reference.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Rams' Island
Software.
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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