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Storymaker+ VGA Version 1.0
(c) Copyright 1992-1994 Elson Embry
All rights reserved
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VENDOR DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
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Elson Embry
PO Box 12035
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
Phone: (707) 546-5659
Internet email: embryev@aol.com
This file provides information for Electronic Board Systems or BBS's,
computer clubs, user groups and vendors such as catalog vendors, CD-ROM
distributors, rack or retail outlet vendors, or anyone who plans to
distribute Storymaker+ VGA on a shareware basis.
Storymaker+ comes in two versions, the original version for the EGA and
this version for the VGA. The two versions are two different programs.
Distribution terms of one version apply specifically only to that
version and the terms may be different.
A common definition of a shareware program is that it is a "try-before-
you-buy, low cost, high quality software". Storymaker+ VGA release for
shareware distribution is under this definition, not as a public domain,
freeware or user-voluntarily-supported product. That it is indeed low
cost, high quality software is something that users can examine for
themselves, so the only question is how to responsibly put it in the
shareware distribution channels as indeed a try-before-you-buy product.
As the author feels uncomfortable imposing a legal obligation on users
to register a product distributed under shareware's system of wide and
free distribution without adding in it something to support the legal
limitations on its use, it was considered to release a limited - or
crippled - version in support of or in place of legal requirements. How-
ever although the author considers limited use as a good method to sup-
port the try-before-you-buy condition of shareware, Storymaker+ VGA
numerous features make it difficult to decide what kind of limitations
will serve its purpose without making the program run like a demoware.
It was therefore decided not to put any limitations on the software's
functions so as not to hinder in any way a sufficient evaluation and
appreciation of the product. A personal obligation to register is also
imposed on the user in place of a legal obligation.
As the author then has to rely directly on the users only once they
acquire the product, it is important that it reaches them clean, so to
speak. And the author recognizes that the manner of distribution does
play a real and very important role in the public's perception of and
regard for shareware products and do appreciate the contribution of
those who truly promote shareware as shareware for helping distribute
Storymaker+.
There is that old saying that goes something like "If I don't do it,
someone else will, so it might as well be me." As the author does not
care if somebody else will (otherwise, there's always a red light to
ignore), the author also does not care about the argument that any form
of distribution is all right as long as it gets the program around and
generates registrations. So adherence to the following terms of the
limited license to distribute is entirely conditioned on the author's
wishes on how the product should be distributed; if that system fails
to serve the author's interest,so be it and those who feel they can not
comply with the terms should not distribute Storymaker+ VGA:
1. The author does not make arrangement for any compensation from the
shareware distribution of the product and in determining fair use,
relies on a reasonable perception of the intent of anyone distribut-
ing the product.
2. No files in the product may be omitted, renamed or modified in any
way. Distributors may add files that are component parts of their
distribution package on the condition that the files must clearly
state it is not part of the original package.
3. As the distribution terms are meant to apply to how the product is
distributed and not to what users do after acquiring the product,
it is the responsibility of the distributor to promote the product
as shareware and this includes protecting the interests of the pro-
duct's developer. Any form of distribution promotion that directly
or indirectly encourages free use of the product, specially after
any payment to the distributor, is unfair use of the product, will
be considered an attempt to deprive rightful income from its deve-
loper and is therefore strictly prohibited.
4. The product may be freely uploaded to BBSs' for traditional shareware
distribution.
5. As the software has low registration fee, it is expected that any
distribution fee, including incident charges, will be reasonable,
reflecting the shareware nature of the product and the fact that no
compensation is made to its producer.
6. Rack shareware distributors must first obtain written authorization
before selling the product, providing the author necessary informa-
tion in order to determine compliance with the distribution terms.
Failure to do so will subject the package to immediate withdrawal
from the market.
7. All other distributors who also plan to do special packaging or sell-
ing of the product must also consider obtaining prior written autho-
rization as a precaution if common reason tells them they may need
to do so. This does not apply to traditional catalog sales or the
like.
8. Distributors must take into account in their inventory and distribu-
tion plans that the product is subject to periodic revisions and
updates and must use the latest version whenever reasonably possible.
9. The author reserves the right to revoke permission from anyone to
distribute the product.
* List of Files
FILE_ID.DIZ _ Shareware package description
README.1ST - Pre-installation text file
HISTORY.DOC - Log of current and previous releases
VENDOR.DOC - Vendor information
STORY.DOC - Software information
REGISTER.FRM - Registration form
SMVINIT.EXE - Initialization/update utility
STORY.EXE - Main program
HELP.DAT - Program file
PHONEME.DAT - Program file
PRULES.DAT - Program file
SBINST.DAT - Program file
SCREEN.DAT - Program file
SMR.DAT - Program file
SMFONTS.DAT - Program file
PHONEME.DCT - Program file
KIDS.SBK - Demo storybook
KIDS.SPL - Demo picture library
KIDS.SSL - Demo script file
JUNGLE.TXT - Demo text file
*.CMF - CMF FM files
*.SML - Melody files
*.VOC - Digital sound files
* Archived File Name: SMVGAnnn.ext - nnn for version number.
* Suggested Category: Education, Children, Multimedia, Electronic
Publishing, Storybooks.
* Program Description: The program name Storymaker+ VGA and version
number must be included in descriptions containing more than one line.
Hardware requirements must be included in long descriptions of the
program. Recommended description:
STORYMAKER+ VGA Vn.n - Storymaker+ VGA is a multimedia kit for
creating interactive storybooks with sound, music, and text-to-
speech. Storybooks of up to 99 screen pages can also be compiled
into stand-alone,personalized programs for easy distribution among
friends, family, or for educational and commercial purposes.
The software is designed for the use of elementary-school-aged
children as a creativity and learning tool for arts,music,reading
and writing. Parents who are interested in participating in the
education of their younger children can use it as a teaching tool.
Storymaker+ VGA has separate editor modules for music,graphics,
text and the designing and reading of storybooks. Children can use
the Melody Maker, with its animated piano, to explore music and
sound; the Scenery and Shape Editors with their special tools, to
explore shapes and colors; the Book Editor with its varied anima-
tion tools, to do creative and logical thinking; the Text Editor
even with its simple features, to do some writing and have some
fun; and the Book Reader, to share their creations with others.
Other users of the program are computer learning centers and edu-
cational institutions which will find it useful as a teaching tool
for reading, writing or multimedia introduction. Some unexpected
users of the EGA version are professionals who find the program
useful as a therapeutic tool especially for disabled children.
The Screen Keyboard interface, a new feature in Storymaker+ VGA
will also be of special interest to those who, because of a physi-
cal handicap, can operate a computer only through a device that
emulates a mouse. By pointing and clicking at the interface key-
board diagram on the screen through the emulator device, a user
may enter text without using the computer keyboard.
Writers of children's books may also be interested to use the pro-
gram as a low-cost, simple multimedia authoring system. Storybooks
may be distributed royalty-free with no further arrangement with
the author.
Online help is available throughout the program.
Hardware Requirements: 640K RAM, VGA graphics, hard drive, mouse,
Sound Blaster compatible sound card.
Registration fee is only $26.
* Hardware Requirements:
640k RAM, VGA graphics, hard drive, Sound Blaster compatible sound
card, mouse.
* Registration Fee: $26.
* Other Information: Please refer to the text file STORY.DOC.