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CATALOG - REALITY SOFTWARE 11/10/94
(See Internet and shareware below.)
INTRODUCTION
Here is a listing of books on disk in the
history of religion series currently available from
Reality Software. The price differences between
books reflect both the work that went into the
research and their length. The least expensive
contain documents whose length is less than 25
pages. The more costly contain articles in
excess of 75 pages for the longest documents in the
package and, in some cases, extensive glossaries as well.
Such estimates vary with printer and print
setup, of course. These works are scholarly and written
for thinking adults. They represent an attempt at
original synthesis from the literature and some of
the writing is at journal level.
All Windows products come with REPLICA, an
application independent viewing system which
bypasses the need for a word processor. REPLICA is
easily installed into WIN 3.1 or WFW 3.11 and can
then be used to view and print the electronic
books. Full instructions are included. For those of
you who may be interested in our products and do not
have a high-end Windows system, notice that several
books are available with a superb document viewing
interface for DOS (BigText) that in the latest version
(1.3) incorporates graphics to produce illustrated
electronic books. We offer a money back guarantee: if
you do not find a book captivating and interesting,
return your disk(s) for a full-no questions-asked,
refund. Assume all disks are high density.
PUBLICATIONS
1) Explore the Origins of Mythology with
hunter-gatherers in the Upper Paleolithic and Indians in
the Amazon. Available in an illustrated Windows version
that utilizes Replica (v1.5) or as v1.3, which incorporates
a new state- of-the-art document viewing interface for DOS
(BigText) which is also illustrated. Have you ever wondered
how it all began? Major references include the work of Alexander
Marshak and shamanic practices among peoples of the Amazon.
2) The White Goddess in Neolithic Old Europe is an
in-depth study of the archeology, artifacts, iconography
and ritual of the Goddess religion of Neolithic Europe. The
material is based extensively on the breakthrough work of
Marija Gimbutas. Several hypotheses are presented about
iconography and metaphor which are drawn from realms as diverse
as evolutionary biology and the marine zoology of megafauna in
the dark abyss of the deep ocean. Available for DOS only.
3) Early Myth and The Goddess in Ancient China is a
discussion of the feminine in Shang and Chou Dynasty myth and the
central role played by the Myth of the Sacred Mulberry Tree (Fu
Sang). Major use is made of recent publications by Birrell and
Allen and there are also discussions of archeology, Manchu
shamanism and possible commonalities with Western metaphor.
Available for both BigText and DOS (v.1.3) and Replica for
Windows (v1.5).
4) Our book on disk about The White Goddess In Eire,
Britain, Wales and Gaul has been revised. This new
version also incorporates a new state-of-the-art document
viewing interface for DOS (BigText) - v1.2. Explore the
multiplex Goddess in Britain, Eire, Wales and Gaul.
Considerable detail about Boudicca and the Welsh epics.
If you ever wished to separate New Age nonsense
from the 'real' historical myths, this book is for you.
5) A revision of The Great Goddess in India and Tibet,
is also available with the latest version of the superb document
viewing interface for DOS (BigText) which is illustrated
(v1.3), and Replica for Windows (v1.5). This study is
exceptionally deep about tantra; gnosticism; the sacred horse
ritual; the saga of the doomsday mare; the first appearance,
near demise and then resurgence of the Goddess in India; and
Tara - the White and Green Goddess of Tibet.
6) Our exceptional Historical TimeLine covers
ancient and early medieval history for the period 12,000 B.C.
to 900 A.D. and emphasizes the history of religion. It is only
available for Windows 3.1 or WFW 3.11 as TimeLine V4.0.
There are literally hundreds of line items which include
information found in no other timeline and there is a vast
increase in the data from previous versions. A typical
printout would be three pages across and 19 pages deep.
REALITY SOFTWARE ON THE INTERNET
Free shareware versions of each products are available
at several of the largest BBS's in the United States such as
Exec-PC (1-414 789-4210) and Software Creations (1-508
368-7036). Set your communications software to ANSI emulation
and 8,1,N.
They are also available through the Internet at three
of the largest BBS's in the US but only subscribers are allowed
to download shareware when the connection is made via telnet or
ftp (although see World Data Bank below)*
1) You can telnet to Software Creations at swcbbs.com.
Type B at main menu prompt followed by 9 to read about
subscription options. To download, type D at the main menu prompt
followed by the exact filename of the archive you wish to
obtain (see below).
2) Telnet to the DSC BBS at dsc.voicenet.com (192.204.289.
BBS. Type B at the main menu prompt followed by 2 to read about
subscriber options. Type D at the main menu prompt followed by
the exact filename of the archive you wish to download.
3) Our shareware is also available at a second FTP site,
the World Data Bank BBS whose Internet address is wdn.com.
Although also a subscriber system, they do allow nonsubscribers
to download. Their download limit per day for non-members is 360K.
This download limit will allow you to acquire our DOS shareware
via FTP. It will not allow for FTP of Windows shareware, the file
sizes are much too large (see below). Type D at the main menu prompt
followed by the exact filename of the version you wish to
download. Use the BANK door to store up to 360K thus acquiring the
ability to download up to 720K at one time (every other day).
I can supply our shareware on HD disk at cost: $3 within the
U.S. and $4 overseas (includes postage) for all titles with one
exception (see below).
SHAREWARE
Shareware versions contain introductory materials, a brief
preview of the main text, and in some cases a glossary. Each also
contains a packaged reader (explained above - BigText or Replica)
which might be of interest to those involved with the technology of
producing and disseminating e-books. The approach to the Windows
versions obviates the need for a user to have any word processor
and allows for a highly designed text. Registration brings the full
e-text of the book itself. Here is the listing of shareware files:
1) Origins of Mythology: origin13.zip (0.13Meg - DOS) and
origin15.zip (1.12Meg - WIN).
2) The White Goddess in Neolithic Old Europe: whgds.zip
(.032Meg - DOS only).
3) Early Myth and the Goddess in Ancient China: china13.zip
(0.274Meg - DOS) and chin15wn.zip (1.7Meg - WIN). NOTE:
shareware costs for chin15wn.zip are $4 USA and $5 overseas.
4) The White Goddess in Eire ...: celt12.zip (0.057Meg - DOS only)
5) The Great Goddess in India and Tibet: intb13.zip (0.263Meg
DOS) and intb15wn.zip (1.42Meg WIN).
6)TimeLine: tmln4wn.zip (1.16Meg WIN only).
ORDER FORM FOR REGISTERED VERSIONS (complete e-books)
To order, simply fill our this form and mail to:
___________________________________________________________
REALITY SOFTWARE, P.O. BOX 105, WALDOBORO, ME 04572.
Name ____________________________________ Date _______
Street Address __________________________________________
__________________________________________
Town or City _______________ State _____ Zip ________
Country ________
1) ORIGINS OF MYTHOLOGY v1.5
Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant)) __$9 (v1.3 DOS: BigText version
with graphics)
__$15 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows)
3 1/2" (Quant) __$10 (v1.3 DOS: BigText version
with graphics)
__$16 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows)
Total $_______
2) THE WHITE GODDESS IN THE NEOLITHIC OF OLD EUROPE v1.0
(*sale price*)
Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __previously $20 now $10
(DOS: ASCII text files)
__previously $22 now $11
(WordPerfect for Windows 5.1
3 1/2" (Quant) __previously $21 now $11
(DOS: ASCII text files)
__previously $23 now $12
(WordPerfect for Windows 5.1)
Total $______
3) EARLY MYTH AND THE GODDESS IN ANCIENT CHINA v1.5
Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __$12 (v1.3 DOS: ASCII text files)
__$14 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version
with graphics)
__ $16 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows)
3 1/2" (Quant) __$15 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version
with graphics)
__$17 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows)
Total $______
4) THE WHITE GODDESS IN EIRE, BRITAIN, WALES AND GAUL v1.2
Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __$15 (DOS: ASCII text files)
__$17 (DOS: BigText version)
__$17 (MS WORD FOR WINDOWS 2.0)
3 1/2" (Quant) __$18 (DOS: BigText version)
__$20 (MS WORD FOR WINDOWS 2.0)
Total $______
5) THE GREAT GODDESS IN INDIA AND TIBET v1.5
Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __$16 (v 1.3 DOS: ASCII text files)
__$18 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version
with graphics)
__$18 (v 1.5 MS WORD for Windows 6.0:
doc files)
3 1/2" (Quant) __$19 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version
with graphics)
__$19 (v 1.5 MS WORD for Windows 6.0:
doc files)
__$25 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows)
Total $______
6) TIMELINE v4.0 REPLICA for Windows
Disc Size: 3 1/2" (Quant) ____$25 Total $_______
Total of all books $______
ORDER ALL SIX BOOKS ON DISK AND TAKE A 20% DISCOUNT!!
Discount $_______ Amount Enclosed $_______
Method of Payment. Check _____ Money Order ______
(Made out to Ben Blumenberg; sorry we cannot accept credit
cards. Shipping and handling are included on all U.S.
orders. Canadian and Latin American customers please add $2
S/H for airmail. Orders for all other countries please
include $4 for airmail.) Thank you!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Copyright 1994
Ben Blumenberg
Reality Software
1015 Main Street
Waldoboro, ME 04572-0105
Phone: (207) 832-7348
Internet - bennett@pipeline.com
(almost daily mail run); or (least
preferred) 71044.1645@compuserve.com
Messages may also be left for me addressed to
Ben Blumenberg at Software Creations where I am on
the part-time staff and check for e-mail several times a
week. Software Creations was voted the No.1 BBS
in the U.S.A. by Boardwatch Magazine for both 1993 and
1994. Their main connect number is (508) 365-2359 (8,1,N).
You will find all the shareware releases of Reality Software
in their file listings. Dan Linton is the owner
and sysop of SWC and Glenn Brensinger is the
sysop.
Tiger Team Buddhist Information Network is the
home base for Reality Software: you will find all
of our shareware publications there. This is an
exceptional board for all those interested in Buddhism.
Dial (510) 268-0102 (8,1,N).
ReVision Systems is a small board with a
specialty in poetry, literature and electronic publishing.
You will find all the shareware of Reality Software in
their file directories and two of our books on disk
are available for on-line reading in the Readroom.
Paul Lauda is the sysop: dial (609) 896-3667
(8,1,N).
Ursa Major is fine BBS in California that now
carries all of our shareware. The connect number is
(310) 545-2047 and the sysop is Scott Robb.
As a former college professor who spent 21
years teaching and publishing over 60 scientific
journal articles, it is my intent to continue my
quest in the area of archeo-mythology. Any
comments, questions or scholarly discussions are
welcome and greatly appreciated. Please do not
hesitate to use snail-mail or one of my many e-mail
addresses.
* I cannot provide technical help about telnet to Software
Creations, DSC or World Data Bank. The voice number for
Software Creations is (508) 368-8654; DSC staff may be reached
at (215) 674-9290; and World Data Bank staff voice line is
(703 648-0808).