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SHAREWARE DISKS OF INTEREST TO READERS
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Certain shareware disks are interesting extensions to the any
direct mail marketing effort and provide valuable reference,
programming or marketing tools. This list is a catalog of
products you can order directly from SSP and was drawn from the
larger catalog of products appearing in another one of my
shareware packages, the $hareware Marketing $ystem, which you
can also obtain via this catalog.
A product order form appears at the end of this article. You may
also print a copy of the same order form using the menu driven
program - select the menu option "Print product order form."
The form is contained in the file CHAP8.TXT
You do NOT have to register this package to order these disks -
anyone may order these packages. If you have a shareware package
of interest to those engaged in direct mail marketing, you are
encouraged to submit it for possible inclusion in this catalog
listing.
Cost for shareware disk evaluation copies: $3.50 per program
item plus 29 cents shipping/handling per item. Shipped on 360K,
5.25 inch disks. Also available on 720K, 3.5 inch format disks
($4.50/item.) Some disks may contain several programs packed or
archived onto one disk. Note number of parts or items when
ordering.
Next, the main catalog listing....
DIRECT MAIL MARKETING WORKSHOP
discusses practical information on direct mail marketing.
time, cost, financial, marketing strategies, historical
insights, a wealth of direct mail marketing info.
Catalog #: SMS-153 1-Part(s)
MAIL ORDER MANAGER
An easy to use order entry program which combines invoicing,
inventory control, and even a salesperson file for tracking
commissions. Although designed for use in a mail order type
business, it can be used in any kind of business requiring
order entry management. Abilities to save all orders to disk
which can be recalled by invoice number, name, phone, or zip
code. An inventory window which allows you to search your
files by number or description and "paste" items to the
invoice you are working on. A mailing list which allows you to
locate names and place on an invoice and is automatically
updated when new orders are entered. Will print invoices with
address labels, or can use preprinted forms if you wish. Some
of the many printed reports are inventory lists, items below
reorder level, item price list, sales personnel list, and
customer mailing labels. File capacities of 65,000 inventory
items, 65,000 names in the mailing list, and up to 65,000
orders on file.
Catalog #: SMS-292 1-Part(s)
ORDER PRO MAIL ORDER BUSINESS MANAGER
prepares invoices, packing slips, shipping labels, track
inventory, accounts receivable, back orders, vendor and sales
tracking. ideal for shareware distributors, authors or anyone
in the mail order business.
Catalog #: SMS-113 1-Part(s)
$HAREWARE MARKETING $YSTEM
Want to make money as a shareware programmer or writer? This
package is a detailed two part resource for software programmers
and writers who need creative marketing ideas and a RATED
mailing list of over 4,000 major shareware disk distributors,
large computer clubs, key magazine editors, recommended BBS
systems and more! The first part of the package is a detailed
newsletter and marketing strategy guide which has been prepared
by an established shareware author and contains dozens of
creative tips, tricks and traps which every shareware author
should review. The second part of the package, the mailing list
database, contains detailed addresses, phone numbers, and other
detailed data which can be used to prepare envelope mailing
labels or BBS calling uploads so you can ship your shareware
software to likely distributors. The database file is rated by a
unique quality ranking so you can mail shareware to key vendors,
computer clubs, magazine editors, BBS systems and others ranked
A, B or C. The database file is supplied in standard dBase III
(DBF) file format which can be imported into your database.
Foreign and U.S. source lists are included. Updated four times
per year. Incredibly rich resource and a REAL way to make money
if you like to program computers and want a SUCCESSFUL home
business. Catalog number: MS-4494 2 Part(s)
MONEY MAKER
how to make money with your pc. moneymaker helps you evaluate
over 10 real pc business possibilities. detailed info on small
business you can run from home such as accounting, writing,
home shareware business, custom programming, consultant, bbs,
home advertising agency, research service, and more. even
includes tips on other kinds of businesses, evaluations of
type of computer equipment you should buy for a home business
and many more valuable tips for those working at home or
starting a small business. even includes talking survey/test
which asks you 21 multiple choice questions to help you decide
or narrow down what kind of business is best for you!
Catalog #: SMS-199 1-Part(s)
PC HUNTER
the best text and file search utility ever made! search for
list by inputting either file name or a short phrase within
the file. search across multiple drives. ultra high speed.
looking for a file and know a phrase or word within that file?
pc-hunter easily outclasses any other text and file search
utility for speed and convenience.
Catalog #: SMS-197 1-Part(s)
MICRO MOONLIGHTER NEWSLETTER
resource publication for information entrepreneurs. start your
own at-home enterprise with your computer as the focus.
contains complete issue of the newsletter on disk plus
extensive catalog of resources and planning materials. very
nice for the home based business. from the technical group of
springfield, illinois.
Catalog #: SMS-196 1-Part(s)
LEGAL GUIDE, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
you should always consider having a stock of legal forms and
sample contracts on hand for contract work, development and
sales in the commercial sector as well as wills and other
agreements. this resource has loads of well designed contracts
and agreements which might give you good ideas for your own
forms and agreements. for both home and office. one of the
leading shareware legal guide packages!
Catalog #: SMS-193 2-Part(s)
DB CLEAN DATABASE DUPLICATE RECORD TESTER
a superb utility to check your dbase files and eliminate
duplicate records! useful to anyone in mail order business
seeking to eliminate duplicate records or prevent mailing to
same customer at same or similar address. many options for
automated or manual testing and cleaning. useful for any dbase
file, not just mailing lists!
Catalog #: SMS-188 1-Part(s)
PRESORT MAILING UTIL & ENVELOPE PRINTER
presort utility provides: data analysis, reports on
five-digit, three-digit, state, mixed-states order for
presorted mail rates (i.e., first class presort, third and
fourth class presort and zip + 4 all classes). write records
back to the disk in presort order. define nine different file
classes such as dif, dbase, ascii, etc. specify line printer
or spool file for sort reports. display the sorted records as
written. change postal bundle limit. change postal sack limit.
envelope printer utility provides: single envelope printing:
return address (6 lines, 78 characters per line) and addressee
(6 lines, 78 characters per line). prints envelopes in
perpendicular (end feed) position on dot matrix printer with
bit image print mode. in normal position, printer codes
available (e.g., bold face, underscore, etc.) reads addresses
from data files (e.g., mailmerge) for bulk mailings. prints in
portrait or landscape mode on hp laserjets (see pc magazine,
v. 7, no. 21, p. 206).
Catalog #: SMS-244 1-Part(s)
MASS APPEAL MAILING LIST MANAGER
for large mailing list management including mailing labels,
reports, address envelopes, rotary cards, mail merge files and
more. a classic package with mature, robust features.
Catalog #: SMS-243 1-Part(s)
THE SHAREWARE BOOK
Absolutely essential reading for ALL shareware authors. Useful
for disk vendors too! Tips, tools and techniques for
successful shareware marketing and development. Includes
market research, publicity, getting paid, distribution,
resources, product protection, registration encouragement,
trademarks, copyrights, licensing, channel management,
business issues, support, taxes, manuals, packaging, shipping,
international trade. By Robert Schenot who is frequently heard
on Compuserve and Genie and is an avid shareware author and
researcher. No-nonsense information. The perfect book on a
disk for ALL authors.
Catalog #: SMS-282 1-Part(s)
SHAREWARE INSTALLATION SYSTEM (SIS)
Gives shareware programmers the ultimate SMALL SIZE, LOW COST
PROFESSIONAL installation system for shareware distribution
disks. Using a copyrighted machine code algorithm, the package
appends your custom installation commands to a TINY highly
configurable machine code COM file program with which your end
users interface. Having a RICH programming language of over 20
custom commands (including variables), the system ensures
ULTIMATE flexibility, TOTAL password protection from end user
tampering and high speed MACHINE CODE BULLET PROOF
INSTALLATIONS for your users. Installation screens are every
bit as professional and smooth as commercial installation
products of similar type but have a MUCH SMALLER COM FILE than
similar packages! Commands are available to fully control
screen color, cursor position, displayed information, get
yes/no responses, get a line of input such as a target path,
get destination drive, change drives, change directories, and
MUCH more, including execution of ANY external program such as
self extracting files, or an un-compression systems to extract
files, etc. This tiny program is a fully functional
programming system! Your users will enjoy tight, fast
installations with minimum muss and fuss.
Catalog #: SMS-281 1-Part(s)
DISK MAILER
A low budget system for economy minded shareware authors: use
two ordinary pieces of paper and your printer to produce a
disk mailing envelope, enclosure, feedback form and
description sheet! Fold and tape the resulting sheets around
your disk and you have a LOW BUDGET disk mailing system which
is organized and clever in its economical use of simple
materials.
Catalog #: SMS-280 1-Part(s)
TIMETRAC
Doing consulting or computer programming for clients and need
to track time spent on a project? Use this package with a
laptop or desktop machine to produce time and expense sheets
for project tracking and billing. Useful for workgroups as
well as individuals. Track time spent on customer support.
Features multiple text lines per item, multiple expense codes,
"no time" items, optional billing rates, additional command
line options, string search through an on-line manual,
international currency/date/time options. Computer programmers
and consultants should find this very handy.
Catalog #: SMS-279 1-Part(s)
FOCUS ON SALES
A sample issue of a "magazine on disk" which provides tips
about marketing and selling, managing direct mail marketing
efforts, effective telephone skills, database marketing,
prospecting for new customers, overcoming technical objections
from customers, preparing presentations, increasing business
through unusual methods, new ideas in marketing and selling.
Requires EGA or VGA.
Catalog #: SMS-278 2-Part(s)
FILE EXPRESS DATABASE
Need a SOLID database product to work with dBase III files
like the SMS mailing list? This is an easy to use product!
Mailing list and report generator are included as well as
comprehensive manual on disk. Includes duplicate record
checking - essential if you work with mailing lists. You can
manage inventories, mailing lists, club membership rosters,
service records, any large volume of data! highly recommended.
Imports/exports data in most standard formats such as dBase,
ASCII, Lotus and other formats. Beautiful menus and lots of
help screens to get you going. print labels, reports, use
calculated formulas and more. probably one of the most
balanced and well designed shareware database systems.
Catalog #: SMS-276 3-Part(s)
STAR GAZER NEWSLETTER
Official newsletter of STAR, Shareware Trade Association &
Resources. STARgazer features celebrity shareware writers,
human interest stories, controversy, resources, ads, letters
to the editor, transcripts of the first STAR meeting and
information on how to join STAR. Shareware authors should
carefully examine this rich resource for shareware marketing
news and trends.
Catalog #: SMS-327 1-Part(s)
PSL SHAREWARE AUTHOR GUIDE
Exceptional guide to marketing and designing shareware.
Includes outlines on the shareware marketing process,
observations by experienced authors, notes from vendors,
sample forms and files you should include if you want to
become a shareware author.
Catalog #: SMS-325 1-Part(s)
GUIDE TO COMPUSERVE
Comprehensive text file explaining the design, special menus,
commands and features of CompuServe, one of the largest
commercial telecommunications services. Forums, messaging,
file uploading and downloading, little known commands and
more. If you have a modem, sooner or later you will want to
join CompuServe and this guide shows you the inside secrets.
Catalog #: SMS-324 1-Part(s)
ZEN OF INTERNET
A superb overview about using the internet communications
network. Great introductory text for beginners - this special
"zen" edition has become a classic reference for newcommers
and old hands alike who want to learn about the commands,
organization and codes of ettiquite while exploring the
internet.
Catalog #: SMS-323 1-Part(s)
GUIDE TO INTERNET
The internet telecommunications network is the largest network
in the world and links thousands of universities, businesses,
research groups and hobbyists. You can access the Internet
with your modem. This guide gives and accurate overview of
what the internet is and how to use it. Encyclopedias,
research documents, plus a low cost way to send messages all
over the world for pennies. Upload and download files Covers
commands, conferences and more.
Catalog #: SMS-322 1-Part(s)
APPLICATION LABEL GENERATOR FOR SHAREWARE AUTHORS
Designed for the shareware author. The Application Label
Generator will print the labels most used by the shareware
author. Those labels are; a. 5.25" diskette labels b. 3.5"
diskette labels c. Return labels d. Product description labels
The sole function of the Application Label Generator is to
print labels. This package will most likely replace several
applications or methods you currently use to label, serial
number, and provide product labels for your shareware
application. FEATURES: a. Prints the four types of labels used
by authors the most; 1. 5.25" diskettes 2. 3.5" diskettes 3.
Return address 4. Product b. Prints serial numbers on labels
1. The 1st label in an application set 2. or, all labels in an
application set c. The database stores information on up to 20
of your applications d. Each application can have up to 10
diskettes in a set and individual labels can be printed for
each e. Four attention lines can be user defined for the
return address label f. Three predefined attention lines for
the return address label g. One user defined printer type h.
Three default printer setups i. Seven lines of 68 characters
each are available to provide an adequate product description
of the application.
Catalog #: SMS-318 1-Part(s)
DISKDUPER FOR SHAREWARE AUTHORS
Duplicates and formats FAST! DiskDupe duplicates disks up to 6
TIMES FASTER than Dos! Copies even high density disks in a
single drive with NO SWAPPING. Talks directly to the floppy
controller. AUTOMATICALLY FORMATS disks if needed. SENSES DISK
CHANGES without a keystroke. Detects all bad disks to insure
PERFECT COPIES. Stores images on hard disk. CONVERTS 5" to 3".
Has RELAY and CASCADE. NEW: Formats, diagnostics, cleaning,
autosets type, mouse. This is HOT for shareware authors.
Catalog #: SMS-317 1-Part(s)
OBDAL BUSINESS STARTUP INFO
Very large text file detailing the steps, questions and
outline of what it takes to go into small business. Prepared
by a small business researcher. Lists, detailed plans,
suggestions, ptifalls and ideas for small business success.
Catalog #: SMS-316 1-Part(s)
BUSINESS PLANNING SYSTEM
Great for small business! Provides structured framework for
developing your own professional business plan. Most of the
work has been done for you. Fill in the blanks or edit. Files
pre-formatted in WP 5.1 and ASCII text. Spreadsheets (Lotus)
generate financial reports, analysis. If you have a business
or are about to enter one, this is HOT.
Catalog #: SMS-315 1-Part(s)
BETA REPORT PROGRAM
The Beta Test Program contains all the essential information
needed to develop a successful beta test program within a
shareware author business. It is not designed to be totally
inclusive. Rather it offers realistic suggestions and examples
of an effective beta test program. Includes a beta test bug
generator that, when provided to beta testers, allows for easy
insolation of troublesome bugs. Included are ideas for the
development of an aggressive beta test program. Includes
finding and correcting discrepancies in the software's user
manual or on-line documentation. Beta test flow covers: a.
Idea b. Flow chart c. Rough working model d. Refinement of
rough model e. Draft working model f. Refinement of draft
model g. Near final working model h. Refinement of near final
model i. Marketing of software application j. Release of
software application a. Design phase 1. Idea 2. Flow chart b.
Alpha Test 1. Rough working model 2. Refinement of rough model
c. Beta Test 1. Draft working model 2. Refinement of draft
model 3. Near final working model 4. Refinement of near final
model d. Marketing and Release 1. General marketing efforts.
2. Release of software application
Catalog #: SMS-314 1-Part(s)
SELLDISK SYSTEM
Create a mailable computer disk that contains up to 26 text
files you have created describing your product(s) or services.
When your customer or potential customer receives the disk
they can step through all of your files using colorful menus
selecting any one of your 26 files. One of these files of
course can be your order form. * NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED * The
SELLDISK system was created to allow any company or agency to
describe, promote and sell their product or service via a
mailable computer disk. ANY product or service or set of
instructions or training program can be put on the disk by
you.
Catalog #: SMS-312 1-Part(s)
THE FINISHING TOUCH
Professional software installation program for developers to
distribute with their software. It compresses files 50%+,
displays shadowed windows, reads across floppies, checks
hardware, modifies AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS, prints or
views ASCII files, does error checking, and more! Includes 67
pages of documentation and two sample script files. Written by
ImagiSOFT.
Catalog #: SMS-310 1-Part(s)
TAX TOOLS
Massive text file which you can search electronically for
income tax information. This does not prepare your taxes - it
contains instructions and tips on HOW to prepare your taxes.
Much of it is taken from the large IRS publicaton 17 and other
sources. So instead of flipping through page after page of
info, let the computer search. For example, type in child care
and zoom straight to that section with latest information.
Neat idea! Prepared by a tax consultant and CPA, so you know
this is great!
Catalog #: SMS-307 2-Part(s)
DOS 5.0 MEMORY MANAGER
If your computer uses DOS 5.0 and has several MEGS of RAM
memory of any type extended/exapanded or whatever then this is
an exceptional program to manage and allocate memory among
various programs and TSR software items. Explains how to use
all the memory your computer has. Incredible memory maps,
options and choices let you use memory in ways DOS left out.
Catalog #: SMS-306 1-Part(s)
THE LAST BYTE MEMORY MANAGER
Memory manager with MANY features. You can use any version of
DOS. This was the utility of choice in several editor's choice
selections in national computer magazines. Real power in
managing your memory if your computer has 1 to 8 MEGS of RAM!
Lots of utilities DOS does not have.
Catalog #: SMS-305 1-Part(s)
PC-PROOF
Full-featured grammar checker. Detects dropped words, extra
words, words misspelled into another word. Many other grammar
flaws checked including subject/verb agreement, missing
articles, misused possessives, missing infinitives, commonly
confused words, use of a/an incorrectly, double negatives,
passive voice, missing punctuation. Very robust system. Good
for checking your software documentation in ADDITION to the
spell checker which you may already have.
Catalog #: SMS-304 1-Part(s)
ULTIMATE POWER TIPS
A vast smorsgasboard collection of powerful tips, computer
secrets and tutorials for beginners and advanced users alike.
Specific tips on using word processors like Microsoft Word and
Wordperfect and hundreds of other software programs. DOS and
batch file tricks. Using computer memory. How to configure
spreadsheets. Shortcuts on making labels and form letters.
Printer secrets. Changing screen colors. Using your modem.
Writing macros. Database sorting in a clever manner. Secrets
of computer equipment repair. Even a collection of debug
scripts so you can make your own machine code utilities! A
whole "classroom" of ideas, tricks, tips and shortcuts!
Catalog #: SMS-303 1-Part(s)
SOFTWARE JUKEBOX
Latest innovation in shareware marketing! If you want to sell
shareware this is hot! Turns a PC into a software vending
machine that holds up to 200 shareware packages. The PC then
becomes a colorful, attention getting, advertising tool while
just sitting on the dealer's counter! Dispensing is a
convenient customer "self-service" copying system. Total
involement by the dealer is collecting the copying charges
after the customer is finished copying their disks. The
copying total is automatically tabulated on a totalizer built
into the machine! Easy way to make money! Set this up at local
retailers in your community.
Catalog #: SMS-302 1-Part(s)
SMALL BUSINESS JOURNAL AND SURVEY
Homecraft's Small Business Journal is an on-disk magazine with
helpful information for small businesses with a focus on the
shareware industry. Provides a complete summary of Steve
Hudgik's 1992 vendor and author surveys, includes comments
from authors and vendors telling each other how to improve
what they do! Also includes a section on vendor comments
concerning the ASP. This issue introduces the Shareware
Business Index. Must have reading.
Catalog #: SMS-301 1-Part(s)
SDN FILES
The shareware distribution network (SDN) of bbs sysops
publishes a list of all particpating bulletin boards including
BBS numbers (sorry, no addresses). SDN is a major force in
shareware distribution and this series of files describes
their network of boards which astute authors should scan to
locate key BBS systems onto which they should upload their
shareware!
Catalog #: SMS-298 1-Part(s)
CAREER GUIDE
Features job search strategies and career guide tips for those
seeking a new career or changing jobs. Loads of great ideas.
Catalog #: SMS-297 1-Part(s)
FAST FILE FINDER
A file search or text search utility with a difference! Search
for specific text (within a file) or filenames inside of zips
and other archives - as well as standard files which have not
been archived! Many options - configure it for custom work.
The fact that this can search for files or text within
archives makes it unique! Find that lost bit of code or
documentation from stacks of archived disks in a hurry!
Catalog #: SMS-296 1-Part(s)
VERSACAL
Popup/tsr appointment calander. change days, months and years
of appointments with single key press. prints calanders three
to a page for viewing a full quarter or single enlarged
calanders for writing your notes. print in portrait or
landscape mode. tie notes to general or specific series of
appointments. Quite nicely done.
Catalog #: SMS-295 1-Part(s)
THELMA THISTLEBLOOM
An unusual name for a VERY good program. Thelma works on your
WordPerfect documents and letters to test grammar and
spell-check documents. Highlight errors in context, obtain
advice on how to fix problems. Examine document areas such as
passive voice, long sentences, subject-verb agreement,
possessive pronouns, cliches, punctuation and spelling based
on 85,000 word dictionary. Write at the apppropriate tone for
your audience. Perfect writer's tool for programmers producing
documentation.
Catalog #: SMS-289 2-Part(s)
PRINTPLUS
A deluxe file printing program with options to save paper by
skipping blank lines and MANY other features. File tagging,
viewing, moving, deleting, pull down menus, print from
specified page numbers, replace IMB box and high ascii
characters with user defined characters. Preview pages to
print, setup printer codes, configure screen colors, user
adjustable margins when printing, multiple printed copies and
more.
Catalog #: SMS-285 1-Part(s)
MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOP
A fantastic system! Design a complete MULTIMEDIA presentation
on disk for tutorials, books, training, shareware product
development, advertising, animation and more. Look at these
features: graphics generation, text management and viewing,
sound effects, music and animation. Main program has 10
scalable fonts, PCX file support, melody composition, build
option, 16 and 256 color palette, sound blaster support, sound
effect library, digitized speech, zoom, undo, grid design,
coordinate display, on-line help, mouse and arrow key support,
12 fill patterns, printer support, spraypaint, pixel editing,
ASCII import, timing functions and more. Incredible
programming achievement from Jeff Napier.
Catalog #: SMS-284 2-Part(s)
SUPER SHAREWARE SYSTEM
A COMPLETE management system for shareware authors (also of
interest to vendors.) Manage and track prospects, disk
vendors, registered customers, products, sales leads,
expenses. Quickly generate target mailings of postcards,
labels, letters or disks to customers, prospects, vendors and
others. 24 different reports can be generated to track
esoteric things like geographic distribution of registrations,
customer lists, vendors in good (or bad) standing, income over
time, balance sheet, tickler file and more. Customize reports
further if you need. Enter customer registrations and print
invoices. Import and export data in formats like dbase,
delimited and SDF formats. Handles data for the popular SMS
package from Jim Hood. Create and print postcards using bold,
italic and underline fonts, Printer drivers for over 430
printers including inkjet and laser. Limited only by available
hard drive space.
Catalog #: SMS-283 2-Part(s)
VERSADEX
Slick system! A high speed TSR popup database for keeping
track of your clients, contacts, vendors. Pops up in an
instant over ANY program you are running. Uses only 5K of
memory. Could be used to track registered users or vendor
telephone numbers you need to get in a hurry if the phone
rings while you are working on another program. Contains
fields for free form notes, addresses, etc. Plus mini-mailing
list for printing index cards, labels or form letters.
Autodialer will call client or vendor if you have a modem.
Quick and easy. Swaps out to memory or disk. Print all or
selected records. Includes ultra high speed "warp search"
feature.
Catalog #: SMS-275 1-Part(s)
MONEY
five ways to make money at home. anyone can do it. simple,
practical ideas for home based businesses. good practical
ideas.
Catalog #: SMS-266 1-Part(s)
WRITER'S DREAM
Want to design a book, catalog, training course, tutorial
system or magazine on a computer disk? This is a FAST AND
SIMPLE "authoring system." You write the articles or tutorials
on your word processor and this package adds the popup menus
and help screens to make it work as a little "book" on disk!
Slick system. Write a shareware package on a disk and make
money as an electronic author! Or just use at work for
employees, church group or whatever. Books on disk are also
fast and cheap to duplicate - skip the need for a paper
publisher and printer! all you need is a word processor to
write the text articles.
Catalog #: SMS-265 2-Part(s)
800 TOLL FREE NUMBERS
over 10,000 tollfree telephone numbers for suppliers,
manufacturers, vendors, and many more. includes high speed
search and locate menu system.
Catalog #: SMS-264 10-Part(s)
ULTIMATE LABEL MANAGER
up to 5 lines of text per label. enter a 'secret' note for
each label track customers' account status, inventory levels,
names of clients' family members, list of recent meetings, or
research notes. you can enter label and note information
directly from the keyboard or use the included program called
import to bring in information from an ascii file. keep
multiple files of labels and search any one for any
information. complete label files, or files containing matches
to a search request can be exported to ascii file for use with
a word processor or other programs. print one copy or as many
copies (up to 60,000 copies) of each label that matches your
search. print the 'secret' notes. no limit to the number of
labels!
Catalog #: SMS-262 1-Part(s)
CONTACT PLUS
an award winning program! track and manage client and personal
contacts. great for professionals such as self-employed,
salesmen, attorneys, engineering, consultants. rolodex,
appointment calendar, auto-dialer, form letter generator,
phone call and correspendence history for clients, tickler
dates. automatic wordperfect, wordstar or microsoft word
interface. 24 user defined categories, mailing labels,
unlimited number of contacts and notes/reminders. mouse
support if mouse used. the ultimate client and contact
tracking and management system!
Catalog #: SMS-258 1-Part(s)
CONTACT PLUS TUTORIAL
fully illustrated tutorial on using contact plus
Catalog #: SMS-257 1-Part(s)
FILE BROWSERS: FREEWARE AND PUBLIC DOMAIN
sometimes a shareware author or vendor needs a simple file
browser/viewer which is public domain or freeware and can be
included on a disk without licensing fees. these three file
browsers can display ascii files and have varying features
(even search and find!) which can be used without licensing
payments.
Catalog #: SMS-255 3-Part(s)
SUPERPHONE
instant telephone information - more than 300 area and country
codes, with time zones -- more than 13000 towns and cities --
zip and postal code information -- "the five-minute database"
- pop-up (tsr) operation -- complete area code information for
north america and the caribbean - every country code in the
world - town and city listings - world-wide time-zone
information - projected new area codes - "sounds like"
searches - quick reference database - area and zip codes -
cities, populations, languages - design your own pop-up
databases - most people can set up their first database in
only 5 minutes - area code search has exclusive multi-tasking
hunt 'n' browse feature - editor allows you to add your own
comments to each area code - can be run stand-alone or as a
tsr (pop-up) - pop-up without leaving your application program
- resident portion takes only 7k - ram disk support for
lightning-quick response.
Catalog #: SMS-247 1-Part(s)
HANDY LITTLE REFERENCE BOOKLETS
this program prints a variety of small, wallet sized reference
booklets on any topic or material you wish. more well thought
out and indexed than simple "print four pages per sheet
document compressor printer programs. interacting with a
little reference booklet is different than interacting with a
computer. you can "scan" a book a lot faster than you can scan
a computer document. you can use the samples provided, or
create your own, using a text editor. here are some useful
applications: personal phone book -- personal address book --
command summaries for your favorite programs, lists of
projects, source code, interrupt lists and more. many features
and printer controls make this a handy little program
Catalog #: SMS-246 1-Part(s)
COURSEMASTER
coursemaster is a powerful development tool for creating
computer-based training, simulations, prototypes and
interactive video programs. it is neither a menu-driven system
nor a programming language, but a system of pre-programmed
templates and utilities that enable a designer or author to
create sophisticated interactive training courses and
simulations. an author writes each screen in the lesson using
any word processor capable of creating an ascii file. the
program is then compiled. pcx graphics can be displayed and
external calls enable the trainee to run another program from
within the lesson. sophisticated contingency branching,
answer-judging, multiple paths, scoring, network support and
extensive documentation provide a feature-rich system!
Catalog #: SMS-241 1-Part(s)
ICOM
the astute shareware author will find intellicom unique as a
marketing tool. if you use bbs systems this communications
package will allow unattended sessions on most major boards!
let your pc and modem automatically upload your shareware to
dozens of boards unattended. intellicomm combines the best
features of robocom, telix and liberator in one package
written in tight c. while you are away, your computer logs
onto a list of bbs systems and uploads your shareware package,
collects messages, downloads new files and other routine
tasks. compatible with pc board, wildcat, rbbs, qbbs and
others. includes x/y/zmodem, editor, script language,
scrollback and keyboard buffers, mouse support, ega/vga, 3 way
file sorts, autotagging, and more.
Catalog #: SMS-240 2-Part(s)
LOOKBOOK
a superb electronic publishing system for preparing
sophisticated professional quality popdown menu driven disk
based documents such as newsletters, program manuals,
catalogs, tutorials. works with ascii files. documents can be
standalone or tsr utilities. unique page location map with
"hypertext" links, table of contents and "back of the book"
index list. effective floppy disk use: document compression to
60% of original size - 150 pages for each 360k of disk space.
includes editor for page linked notes and for editing
bookmarks. point and shoot document selection with automatic
detection of file type. public brand software awarded this
product a trophy award and uses it for their own disk based
catalog!
Catalog #: SMS-239 1-Part(s)
DB-DUPE
db-dupe is an exceptional duplicate record deleter/dupe
checker for anyone maintaining mailing lists or customer
lists. for dbase iii/iv, foxbase +, foxpro compatible.
supports 25, 43, and 50-line video. network compatible.
support for format files, memo files, and various index
formats, interactive and automatic searches, and soundex
comparisons. fast, flexible, and easy to use.
Catalog #: SMS-237 1-Part(s)
BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLANNER
this lotus template provides detailed worksheet for budgeting
and five-year financial projections for start-up companies.
useful for business plans, bank loan applications, tracking
new business startups, etc. includes the following schedules:
pro forma balance sheets, statements of income, cash flow
analysis, product sales and cost analysis, expense analysis.
accounts receivable, inventories, depreciation and
amortization, accounts payable, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization, investment income, sales proceeds, cost of sales
accounts, bad debt provisions, incentive commissions,
advertising and promotion
Catalog #: SMS-236 1-Part(s)
LHA ARCHIVER/UNARCHIVER
file compression and uncompression utility with many
advantages. no cost licensing, ultra small self extracting
archives, tighter compression than pkzip, unique telop headers
which can put messages on self extracting archives, autolharc
feature lets archive run automatic batch file of your choice
upon unpacking. many unique features. beats pkzip in many ways
and was pc magazine editors choice.
Catalog #: SMS-235 1-Part(s)
SHARESPELL
stanalone spelling checker with massive word list, ability to
add your own words. can check free standing documentation and
text files for accuracy, fast, flexible and highly accurate.
Catalog #: SMS-232 1-Part(s)
FREEBIES INFOLIST
Address list detailing where you can obtain huge number free
videos, diskettes, samples, office materials and booklets in
an amazing 42 categories! Also get free CD-ROMS, booklets,
games demos on disk, computer magazines and more! Updated
frequently. Stuff your mailbox with diskettes and other
goodies. Whether you erase and recycle the diskettes and
videotapes is up to you. Many addresses also contain toll free
numbers where you can call for the freebies!
Catalog #: SMS-225 1-Part(s)
BACK AND FORTH
the ultimate swiss army knife of utilities! load up to 20
software programs at once and switch rapidly between each of
them without delay. this is called task switching. other
features include: screen blanker that displays any pcx
graphics file, keyboard accelerator, comptabile with 4dos,
calculator, editor, complete rolodex system for addresses and
telephones, screen grabber, scheduling, to do list manager and
calander with graphing of appointments and committments.
Catalog #: SMS-220 2-Part(s)
STATMASTER DEMOGRAPHIC AND MARKETING DATA
the cybersoft demographic data disk contains sample u.s.
census population data for cities and communities for topics
such as age, earnings, education, health, population, taxes
and vital statistics. using this data for a sample state
(washington state for this diskette) you can quickly determine
cities and communities which might be the focus of a direct
marketing or direct mail effort for your product. a superb
marketing research tool. cybersoft maintains diskettes for all
50 states and can supply the full set for comprehensive
marketing research analysis.
Catalog #: SMS-203 1-Part(s)
ARCHIVES FROM SMS
previous editions of the $hareware marketing $ystem contain
highly valuable shareware marketing tips, addresses, vendor
information, letters to the editor and other one-of-a-kind
articles about the shareware scene. this disk contains all
material extracted from previous editions in easy to read
ascii files. current space restrictions within sms do not
allow these older highly valuable articles. archive continues
to grow as older material from sms is "swept" into this disk.
Catalog #: SMS-202 2-Part(s)
SW-TALK
for shareware authors wishing to increase registrations! your
end users start your program and a voice "beg message" comes
out their speaker telling them "please be sure to register
this shareware package" or up to 100 other phrases! can also
add a "voice beg message" at end of program as user returns to
dos. over 100 words that can be used to increase
registrations. works thru the pc speaker. voice commands can
be put in any batch file plus utility program that can be used
to display pcx pictures for a talking slide show! over 100
word/phrases.
Catalog #: SMS-201 1-Part(s)
UNZIP.EXE (PUBLIC DOMAIN)
public domain unzipper which disk vendors and authors can
include with their disks and thus avoid using or licensing
code from pkware/pkzip. works reliably. small, fast and useful
when you need to unzip an archived file but don't want to use
or can't afford to license pkunzip and need a utility you can
include on your disks sent out to customers who don't have
pkunzip.
Catalog #: SMS-182 1-Part(s)
PROGRAMMERS PRODUCTIVITY PACK
tools and utilities for programmers. programmers calculator,
ascii and color attribute chart, bios scan codes, dbase inkey
values, reference charts and programming aids. can run as tsr,
swapped, background, multitasked. customize many ways. a
superb reference and utility toolkit for programmers who want
everything at their fingertips.
Catalog #: SMS-181 2-Part(s)
SHAREWARE SURVEY
a detailed survey of shareware use, registration patterns,
sources, types of users, much more. even contains statistical
analysis. conducted via a large u.s. national bbs survey over
many months. exceptional source of info for shareware vendors,
authors, users who need a survey of marketing information
collected straight from shareware users throughout the u.s.
Catalog #: SMS-180 1-Part(s)
SHAREWARE USER'S TUTORIAL
a detailed presentation on how to use and enjoy shareware!
disk vendors and authors can include it with their disk
shipments to help new users learn the tips and tricks to
unpacking and using shareware. reduces support calls and
requests from beginners. topics include: eight easy steps to
using shareware fast, determining what is on a disk, how to
run a program, how to unpack and unarchive, commonly asked
questions, a short dos review course, shortcuts, using
filenames and extensions, locating documentation on disk. even
includes a short pop quiz to test your "shareware survival
skills!"
Catalog #: SMS-176 1-Part(s)
CATALOG CONSTRUCTION KIT
an interesting system which allows you to quickly construct a
catalog on disk so you can sell shareware, doll collections,
stamps, electronic parts or just about anything and want to
construct an electronic catalog on disk to hand out to your
customers.
Catalog #: SMS-175 1-Part(s)
TXT2COM
utility converts any ascii text file into a com file with
onboard screen browser. convert your txt file to a com file
which even has imbedded screen color control commands,
browsing, print file or screen, show line number, etc. only
$5.00 to license this tiny jewel for your shareware
distribution disk. even has a tsr popup version. use to help
end users root around in your documentation and keep outsiders
from editing your text files since they are compiled.
Catalog #: SMS-173 1-Part(s)
FASTZIP MAIL
is useful for authors and disk vendors who want to print
special postal bar code and/or return address on mailers,
postcards, envelopes. even has adustment for dot matrix
printers for use with old ribbon to make sure that bar code is
readible by post office machines.
Catalog #: SMS-172 1-Part(s)
SOFTSHOP DISK CATALOG MAKER
allows you to design your own menu driven shareware vendor
catalog (or any type of item) catalog on disk. nice! written
with mail- order vendors of public domain and shareware
software in mind, but still a great program for almost any
type of merchandise or service! useful for software or
hardware vendors, book sellers, club membership recruiters,
donation seekers. softshop is able to self-define up to 9
horizontal menu options and up to 81 vertical menu options,
defining the information box in the main menu to highlight
your company name or company message, provide users choices of
menu options with just an arrow or a number and the return
keys, the ability to scroll through all files with the arrow,
page up/dn and the home/end keys, and also being able to print
any of the menu options.
Catalog #: SMS-171 1-Part(s)
HOME BUSINESSES
a nice disk with tips and suggestions on home based businesses
such as import-export, information services, motivation for a
home based business and more. lots of little tips and
suggestions, not just about shareware business focus, but
other little businesses you can start at home. from james
melton of texas.
Catalog #: SMS-170 1-Part(s)
SELL MORE SOFTWARE
a feature rich package which allows you to track your software
customers, tech support needs, print incredible reports,
mailing labels, invoices, just about anything you would want
to do if you provide software or computing support services to
anyone! good for vendors, consultants, authors. industrial
strength and feature rich.
Catalog #: SMS-163 2-Part(s)
SUPER DISKCOPY
for making high volume disk duplicates. this one has superb
bullet proof error detection when making dupes. many
customizable features make this a winner.
Catalog #: SMS-162 1-Part(s)
ASP AUTHOR APPLICATION (NEW VERSION)
contains asp author application materials and an interesting
file captured from compuserve as to what the asp considers
trivial software. you decide what you think about this after
reading the message thread.
Catalog #: SMS-160 1-Part(s)
PINNACLE AREA CODE FINDER
find out what area code is what region and vice versa. great
when trying to figure out who you are calling or mailing disks
to and where they live from their area code.
Catalog #: SMS-158 1-Part(s)
DIRECTORY FREEDOM
directory freedom is the best DOS shell ever made. fast machine
code. think of it as a turbocharged version of the old dr.com,
co.com and rn.com but with more machine code speed: calls any
text editor, unzips files, browses using list.com. this is the
ultimate no nonsense lean/mean power user shell. the best there
is. Catalog #: SMS-156 1-Part(s)
$10,000,000 DREAM MACHINE
many short articles about being in business as an
entrepreneur. tips, pitfalls, suggestions and info for the
self-employed. good practical information
Catalog #: SMS-154 1-Part(s)
PC-REVIEWS
vast collection of articles discuss hundreds of equipment and
software products: everything from vp expert/sql to pc tools.
from memory chips to fax boards. a consumer digest of computer
goodies, software and sources. massive product resource.
Catalog #: SMS-150 6-Part(s)
BATES DIRECTORY OF NEWSPAPERS
a national maling list of newspapers. many newspapers have a
column or writer devoted to computer issues and frequently
shareware programs are mentioned or discussed.
Catalog #: SMS-149 1-Part(s)
BATES DIRECTORY OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES
national mailing list of libraries. why not mail shareware
disks or press releases to public libraries in large cities?
more libraries are starting to carry shareware. good marketing
address list.
Catalog #: SMS-148 2-Part(s)
SIMPLY LABELS
import and produce labels easily in a variety of formats for
envelopes, packages, equipment and more. many features and
great flexibility in this excellent label maker. print varying
size labels, varying typfaces and more.
Catalog #: SMS-127 1-Part(s)
PONY EXPRESS
simple concept: calculate and compare various shipping costs
for those in a mail order business. ground, ups, air and more.
rates can be changed. perfect for a shareware author in mail
order business who wants to keep an eye on shipping costs and
compare options between shippers and their costs.
Catalog #: SMS-125 1-Part(s)
EZ-HELP REFERENCE.
create popup menu driven systems to display text files,
documentation, demos and more with a smooth professional
interface. why design your own menu interface for routine
files and documentation display when ez-help reference can do
it? nice menu you will use again and again for demos and
product preparation.
Catalog #: SMS-124 1-Part(s)
SERIALIZER
this one is clever. serializes disks so you can track where
your registrations are coming from. type in a keyword into a
file, usually the registration form, and let serializer find
that keyword and change it to sequential serial numbers.
faster, easier than norton.
Catalog #: SMS-122 1-Part(s)
ZIPKEY
fast postal zip code utility. type in zip code, it gives
city/state. type in city/state and it gives zip. useful for
the author doing bulk mailings and needing zip codes in an
efficient manner.
Catalog #: SMS-120 1-Part(s)
PINNACLE HELP SYSTEM
a super utility which provides a standard front end for your
package: processes registration, configures system, installs
it, print docs, explains registration. all the grunt work in a
standard way which your end users will find simple, clean and
clear. would that all shareware looked, smelled and started
the same!
Catalog #: SMS-118 1-Part(s)
DPERFECT MERGE
convert and merge dbase files (e.g., sms mailing lists or
other dbase files) for use with wordperfect documents. use in
place of a database manager if you would rather use
wordperfect with dbase files to generate mailing
labels/reports and search and select items with wordperfect!
very good
Catalog #: SMS-117 1-Part(s)
SR-INFO DATABASE
reads and writes dbf files and has more power and features
than dbase! use with sms mailing list database if you need a
more robust database package. extremely powerful, fast and
technical.
Catalog #: SMS-116 2-Part(s)
POPDBF
allows you to simply access main any dbf (such as sms database
or other dbase file) to browse, edit, modify, print the data.
no need to use a big database when this little tsr will do the
job. small, quick, easy. have access to dbase files with
minimum of fuss and muss!
Catalog #: SMS-115 1-Part(s)
FREE MAGS
how to get hundreds of computer and business trade magazines.
some for free! trade magazines = vertical markets. vertical
markets = possible market for your shareware package. follow
the drift? free trade journals are the source of many niche
markets.
Catalog #: SMS-114 1-Part(s)
DARWIN (USBBS) LIST/USA BBS SYSTEMS
comprehensive list of major bbs systems and their phone
numbers throughout america! one of the best and most
frequently updated list of power users boards in the country
Catalog #: SMS-112 1-Part(s)
PC-FILE DATABASE
a shareware database system which reads files in dbase format
and contains a label generator. useful for working with any
database. this program is a pc magazine edtiors choice and is
a database program/filing system you can use and enjoy for a
long time. a classic recommended choice and very easy for
beginners.
Catalog #: SMS-109 3-Part(s)
DUP DISK DUPLICATOR
fast, menu driven, compression, crc checks, install serial
numbers on disk for tracking, multiple configurations, hot
product a shareware author should use when duping disks for
distribution. also has a commercial version available when
even more features.
Catalog #: SMS-106 1-Part(s)
SHAREWARE VENDOR CATALOGS
twelve, disk-based shareware catalogs from various shareware
vendors. contain sample program descriptions, unique menu
presentation systems which catalog designers should
investigate, comprehensive program descriptions in plain text
ascii, author addresses (in some cases), latest program
version numbers, unusual one of a kind shareware programs.
very useful research and marketing tools.
Catalog #: SMS-105 12-Part(s)
ZIP MAGAZINE
reviews shareware and discusses new developments on the
shareware scene. editors of zip magazine will review your disk
if good. zip magazine circulates on bbs systems throughout the
country. several issues of this interesting shareware review
source.
Catalog #: SMS-104 4-Part(s)
ASP AUTHOR APPLICATION/GUIDE.EXE (OLD VERSION)
apply to be a member of asp or at least look at the shareware
marketing tips and suggestions in the file guide.exe contained
on this disk. many good ideas which authors should examine.
Catalog #: SMS-103 1-Part(s)
ASP DISK CATALOG OF PROGRAMS AND AUTHORS
asp resource on disk contains official shareware program
lists, versions, author addresses, asp disk vendor mailing
list, list of discontinued programs, more. direct from the
asp. research this list to find out about hot programs and
authors. see if you have a competitor with a similar program.
check out official asp shareware vendors.
Catalog #: SMS-102 2-Part(s)
CHRISTIAN COMPUTER SURVIVAL KIT
contains mailing addresses and marketing suggestions for
shareware targeted at religious audiences. mailing list,
references, names and addresses for shareware programmers
targeting a product at the religious sector.
Catalog #: SMS-101 1-Part(s)
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