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For many years, Digital Impact has endeavored to provide
high-quality, low-cost software. Among the vast array of software
available for IBM and compatible computers, Shareware software has
consistently been a leader in delivering true value to the
consumer. Therefore, in addition to the software published and
distributed by Digital Impact, the SOFTWAREVAULT BBS has always
offered the best selections from the Shareware available.
Now, Digital Impact has gone a step further to ensure that the
consumer can obtain the greatest number of quality programs for the
lowest cost, by publishing the SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library. Along
with this new offering from Digital Impact, the Digital Impact BBS
has changed its name to the SOFTWAREVAULT BBS to emphasize the
enormous library of Shareware programs available over the telephone
by modem.
However, for those who want to acquire a very large library of
programs quickly, the CD-ROM Library is the best and most cost-
effective method. Digital Impact has very carefully chosen programs
from top authors to create one of the world's largest collections
of Shareware and public-domain software.
Shareware is a "try-before-you-buy" method of selling software. In
the beginning, Shareware was purchased directly from the author.
The authors were able to avoid the cost of marketing through normal
retail channels and the consumer was able to obtain great bargains.
One drawback, however, was the limited information available to the
public about what software was available. Distributing Shareware
software through computer bulletin boards was the very logical
solution that soon became standard procedure for all Shareware
authors. By allowing programs to be copied from bulletin boards and
shared with few restrictions, Shareware is able to reach a much
greater number of users.
The SOFTWAREVAULT BBS is one of the better bulletin boards bringing
shareware to the consumer. We maintain a good working relationship
with the authors and afford them the chance to present their
software in an electronic marketplace at a greatly reduced cost.
The distribution of Shareware software by CD-ROM is the next
logical progression. It is like downloading thousands of programs
from the BBS at once. The same Shareware rules and requirements
apply, of course, but you receive so many programs at one time that
you can instantly build an impressive software library.
Digital Impact pays a great deal of attention to all of the
software it distributes. All programs uploaded to our BBS are
carefully tested and reviewed to ensure performance and to detect
the presence of a virus. The software is copied to high quality
streaming tapes and our CD-ROM discs are produced using
state-of-the-art technology. And, of course, our technical staff is
available to help with any questions you might have.
From our beginning, Digital Impact has recognized that the consumer
is the very most important link in the chain of successful
distribution. The success of Digital Impact in distributing all of
the software it carries has depended upon listening to, and
understanding, the needs of our clients, and providing solutions
when they are needed. The same is true for our CD-ROM Library. We
want to hear from you and learn what can be improved in the future.
Feel free to use all of the means of communicating with us for this
purpose, including leaving messages for us on our BBS.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
We welcome your comments and suggestions for future SOFTWAREVAULT
Collections. You can contact us at:
DIGITAL IMPACT, INC.
6506 South Lewis Suite 250
Tulsa, OK 74136 USA
(800) 775-4232 in the USA and Canada
(918) 742-2022 International
*******************************************************************
Shareware and the Association of Shareware Professionals
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(tm)
Association of
Shareware
o
Professionals
The shareware concept makes it possible for you to obtain extremely
powerful software at a price you can afford, and it gives you the
opportunity to try the software before you register.
The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), is an
organization formed to strengthen the future of shareware. Its
members, all of whom are programmers that subscribe to a code of
ethics, are committed to the concept of shareware as a method of
marketing.
The ASP sets standards for its members and their shareware products
which provide (among other things) that programs produced by ASP
members must be fully documented, non-crippled, and offered with at
least a minimum level of support. It also sets the standards for
shareware disk vendors and provides information to the public
about shareware.
Shareware software is a unique marketing approach which allows
consumers to purchase software directly from the author. This
eliminates costly marketing, promotion, and packaging; allowing
consumers to obtain quality software at a fraction of the
commercial cost. Shareware authors allow their programs to be
copied and distributed with few restrictions. Shareware users are
encouraged to examine a program, copy it, and pass it on to
friends. If users find the software program useful, they are asked
to register with the software author. This usually means paying a
registration fee directly to the shareware author. In return for
this registration fee, "registered users" receive the right to
continue to use the software and added benefits such as full
documentation, technical support, and future updates of the
program.
Registration is the key to success for the shareware concept. If
you try a program and it does not meet your needs, you are not
expected to register. However, if you try a program, like it, and
continue to use it, you should compensate the author with a
registration fee. Registration also insures further development of
the program. Shareware is the "try-before-you-buy" method of
software distribution that will literally save you hundreds of
dollars on software purchases.
Digital Impact, Inc., distributor of The SoftwareVault, is an
approved vendor and associate member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
not provide technical support for members' products. Please write
to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon MI 49422-9427 or
send a CompuServe Mail message to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536 or FAX
616-788-2765.
*******************************************************************
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
1. Copyright 1994, Digital Impact, Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Digital Impact's copyright covers the research,
editing, organization and compilation of the CD ROM, and also
any individual programs or descriptive materials which are the
original creation of Digital Impact Inc. Unless otherwise
specified, the Digital Impact, Inc. does not claim literary
rights to individual programs which have been licensed for use
by others.
2. Digital Impact Incorporated expects everyone to respect the
author's copyright notices as well as all terms of licenses.
Users MAY NOT download files or programs with the intent to
sell a copy. BBS operators and users may download or copy files
or programs from The SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library providing
that no charge is made for copies and all copyrights and
license terms are respected.
*******************************************************************
Register your favorite shareware programs directly with the author
of the shareware program. These authors work many long hours to
produce and test these programs that are on the SoftwareVAULT
CD-ROM. They have earned the right to be paid for their efforts by
the sweat of their brow.
The registration price for a shareware is usually very small ($5.00
- $85.00 US). Registering a program brings with it additional
benefits. In most cases, you will get the latest version of the
program and a printed manual. Most shareware programs are
constantly being improved so when you register, there is a good
chance that you will get a newer version the one you are
registering for. You will also be eligible for technical support
(usually by phone, letter or CompuServe). The registered version
will also be free of any trailers or opening (nag) screens on it,
telling you to register.
If you register a program from outside of the USA, you should mail
the author a US-draft or a bank check in US-Dollars. If the author
accepts Visa or Mastercard, you can simply give your Visa /
Mastercard number and expiration date.
The usual period of time for evaluation of a program before
registering is about 30 days.
*******************************************************************
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
Digital Impact warrants that its CD-ROM disk media are free from
defects for 90 days and will replace any defective media within
that time period upon receipt of such defective media, postage
prepaid.
Digital Impact disclaims all other warranties relating to this
software, whether express, implied, statutory or in any
communication with you, and specifically disclaims any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or
use. Digital Impact does not warrant that the operation of this
software will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so
the above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Limitation of Liability
In no event will Digital Impact be liable for any damages.
Including: loss of data, lost profits, cost of cover or other
special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising from
the use or attempted use of this software or accompanying
documentation, however caused and on any theory of liability.
This limitation will apply even if Digital Impact has been advised
of the possibility of such damage. Under no circumstances shall the
liability of Digital Impact exceed the actual amount paid to and
received by Digital Impact in connection with the particular copy
of the software in question. Some states do not allow the
limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of
Oklahoma without regard to the choice of law rules of such state.
NETWORK (LAN) SYSTEM NOTICE:
The number of network systems is large and there can be significant
differences between the hardware and software specifications of
each. Therefore, Digital Impact does not guarantee the
compatibility of The SOFTWAREVAULT Collection on CD-ROM with any
particular network system.
*******************************************************************
All files on The SoftwareVault Collection CD-ROM's are tested for
viruses, using the internationally recognized standard anti-virus
utility, ViruScan, from McAfee Associates.
Millions of computer users and over 16,000 corporations have made
the McAfee anti-viral utilities their choice for virus protection.
ViruScan's advanced detection technology, including
pattern-matching, algorithmic scanning, and validation code
checking, can find even the most challenging mutating and
encrypting (polymorphic) viruses. It consistently finds known and
unknown viruses and their variants, without the "false-alarms" that
have become commonplace with some less-sophisticated virus
checkers.
In the Virus Detection and Protection Category on this CD-ROM, you
will find the complete suite of McAfee anti-virus products;
ViruScan, the virus detector you run from the command-line;
Clean-Up, the virus remover and disinfector; VShield, the
Terminate-And-Stay-Resident (TSR) infection preventer; NetShield,
the Netware-Loadable-Module (NLM) version of ViruScan.
For further information, or to register your copy of a McAfee
anti-viral product, contact:
McAfee Associates, Inc.
2710 Walsh Ave, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 988-3832 (Voice)
(408) 970-9727 (FAX)
(408) 988-4004 (BBS)
*******************************************************************
Digital Impact Incorporated is principally a software publisher. We
design, publish and directly support a line of proprietary software
in several categories.
We design a wide range of products, from a menu and utilities
package for novices and average users to multi-media programs for
the home. In addition, we assemble, manufacture, and distribute the
SoftwareVAULT collections of shareware on CD-ROM and the ImageVAULT
collections of digitized images on CD-ROM.
Our SoftwareVAULT line is unique because it includes a large number
of programs - several thousand - and because no program is
duplicated in any other general collection. Users get hundreds of
megabytes of programs, many of which are better than commercial
programs. As a bonus, we include free of charge the SoftwareVAULT
Librarian, a complete database of all the files on the CD.
With this powerful tool you can search for any subject. When you
select a program, The Librarian creates the necessary directories
(if instructed to), copies the program from the CD-ROM, and unpacks
the programs and files for you. The Librarian can also create
directory listings for most any BBS, or export information to a
file in any one of several word processing formats, and filter or
search by any subject.
What really distinguishes Digital Impact from other software
publishers is the depth of knowledge we maintain for all the
software we carry. When you telephone our technical support staff,
you speak with an experienced person who is familiar with not only
our products, but also with every facet of the complex problems the
industry faces.
We stand behind every product we sell and we value every one of our
customers. We provide genuine help when you need it and we offer
the same high quality of service to end-users, dealers,
distributors and OEMs.
We maintain a 24-hour Bulletin Board with separate conferences for
each of our products. In addition to the free software which is
available on the Bulletin Board, information is exchanged by
programmers, dealers and VARs and the Bulletin Board may also be
used to send us a technical inquiry, request assistance with a
special problem or ask for technical support. Our products may also
be ordered by credit card on the Bulletin Board at any time of the
day or night, or by phone during business hours.
When you buy, resell or distribute Digital Impact's products, you
also receive the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure
satisfaction and performance.
Shareware Authors that wish to have their software approved for any
of our SoftwareVAULT Collections should send complete copies of
their programs (uncrippled and as you want them to appear) to:
AUTHOR SUBMISSIONS
Digital Impact Incorporated
6506 South Lewis Suite 250
Tulsa, OK 74136
BBS: (918) 742-8037
Phone: (918) 742-2022
*******************************************************************
Digital Impact Incorporated offers the SOFTWAREVAULT BBS free to
end-users, licensees, OEMs, dealers and distributors of DI
products. The BBS has several nodes and is available 24 hours per
day, every day of the year.
Phone Number: (918) 742-8037
Modem Communication Parameters: 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit
Baud Rates supported: 1200/14400
ALL BBS USERS:
When dialing into the BBS for the first time, please answer ALL of
the questions on the NEW USER QUESTIONNAIRE. We ask for basic
information such as company name, your name, address, work phone
number, home phone number, the password you would like to have, and
if you own any DI products. We cannot grant BBS access without this
basic information. If you wish immediate access for downloads, you
can request immediate call-back verification.
BBS USERS WHO BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM US:
We also require the serial number of your DI product. Please
have this information handy before dialing into the BBS and filling
out the questionnaire. The BBS Operators must have the serial
number(s) of your product(s) to determine what download security
clearance to give you.
BBS USERS WHO PURCHASED FROM A DEALER:
Download security for end-users who purchased product from a dealer
is determined from the end-user registration card. Please be sure
to mail your card to Digital Impact, Inc. if you want to access
more than the Main Board Conference on the BBS.
ALL END-USERS:
All end-users, regardless of where they purchased the product,
should send in their registration cards.
CONFERENCES:
You will be able to join particular conferences based upon whether
you are a dealer or an end-user, and what products you own. Every
user can access the Main Board Conference, where messages and
questions for the BBS operators can be left. There is also a
Dealers and Distributors Conference as well as special conferences
for our products such as SNAP and the SoftwareVAULT Collections of
CDROMs.
*******************************************************************
1 - Hottest Current Software Hits 12 5,909,700
2 - Business Applications 112 23,148,568
3 - Wordprocessing Programs and Utilities 44 4,750,852
4 - Desktop Publishing and Fonts 28 3,415,069
5 - Windows Applications 175 18,931,356
6 - Windows Games, BMP and WAV 88 9,463,230
7 - Spreadsheets and Utilities 15 1,627,967
8 - Database Programs and Utilities 93 20,107,142
9 - Home and Family Computing 81 12,396,852
10 - Text Editors, Viewers and Utilities 96 9,110,170
11 - Text and Reference Material 65 4,392,831
12 - Lists and Information Files 107 6,765,217
13 - Health Programs and Food Recipes 69 4,538,131
14 - Games and Humor 246 37,414,163
15 - Graphics and Paint Programs 112 18,089,684
16 - GIF and Other Pictures 143 31,703,551
17 - Math and Science Programs 58 9,563,319
18 - Communications Programs 112 13,072,225
19 - Religious Programs and Materials 45 5,007,523
20 - Educational Programs 58 12,977,246
21 - CAD, CAM and Engineering Programs 36 4,223,267
22 - DOS Operating System Utilities 243 21,671,339
23 - Hard Disk Utilities 78 7,004,945
24 - Floppy Disk Utilities 41 3,830,643
25 - OS/2, Programs, Utilities and Help 191 21,819,859
26 - Unix Utilities and Help 32 1,830,430
27 - Printer Drivers and Utilities 51 3,826,713
28 - Novell, LANtastic and other Networks 104 13,204,706
29 - Keyboard, Mouse and I/O Utilities 36 2,647,281
30 - Screen Drivers and Utilities 55 12,738,527
31 - File Archiving Utilities 56 7,034,037
32 - Virus Detection and Protection 27 4,334,913
33 - Personal System Utilities 70 10,949,750
34 - Program Demonstrations 37 24,673,976
35 - BBS Programs and Utilities 290 16,093,770
36 - BBS Doors 256 26,991,108
37 - Modem Utilities and Helps 12 809,080
38 - Special <ASP> Shareware Programs 8 1,263,888
39 - Ham Radio Utilities 39 4,260,424
40 - Clip Art and Images 12 1,094,492
41 - CD-ROM and Multimedia 16 4,559,021
42 - SoundBlaster and TrackBlaster 71 8,394,868
43 - ADLIB and MIDI files (Yamaha) 20 2,402,902
44 - PC Speaker and Sound Files 9 1,788,895
45 - Musical Potpourri 21 2,456,694
46 - Programmers Utilities 67 8,724,602
47 - Assembly Source Code 23 1,163,682
48 - Pascal and Turbo Pascal Source Code 71 6,652,990
49 - C, MS-C, Turbo-C, and Borland C++ 107 11,139,825
50 - Basic and Visual Basic Source Code 59 5,629,437
51 - DBase and Paradox Files and Utilities 15 1,111,356
52 - Clipper and Foxbase Utilities 56 4,373,927
53 - Programming Source Code - ADA to Z80 30 3,788,000
54 - Miscellaneous Goodies 37 6,967,878
55 - Frequently Asked Questions 38 2,275,506
56 - Icons, Icon Libraries 10 1,404,496
57 - Windows NT Applications and Games 21 1,290,308
*** TOTAL FILE COUNT AND SIZE *** 4,104 516,812,331
********************************************************************
>> ABC-TALK <<
VERSION 3.0SW
Published by DareWare, Inc.
ABC-TALK is a NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM with real human speech that
teaches children how to talk, learn the alphabet, read, spell and
work with a computer. ABC-TALK will teach young children to say
early words (hi, mama, dada, I love you, drink, please, thank you,
up, bye, etc.) and how to interact with a computer. For older
children, ABC-TALK will teach them to say and understand the
alphabet, how to find letters on the keyboard, how to recognize the
letters in words and how to spell words. Also included is the ABC
SONG and EASY DRAW for the child's creativity. The voice output
will work with any IBM PC compatible and EGA/VGA graphic monitor.
Lead you child into the next century with this package.
Requirements:
512K memory, hard drive, EGA/VGA graphic.
*****
Unzip or Copy ABC30.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> BACK TO THE FOREST <<
VERSION 1.0
Published by Copysoft
An incredibly fun arcade game: You are Skunny Hardnut, a daring
squirrel, who with the help of your girlfriend Rosie, must save the
world from the evil King Toad. Beware of the king's henchmen! They
will try to block your way with the help of a variety of obstacles.
Find the power food and defeat the king!
(A great game for kids and game-lovers of all ages!)
Supports:
Soundblaster
*****
Unzip or Copy BACKFORS.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> DOOM <<
Published by Id
DOOM is a fast-moving virtual reality game in which you are plunged
into a brutal 3-D world. To escape alive, you must outfight legions
of grisly fiends and solve DOOM's lethal puzzles. You play a space
marine equipped with a variety of weapons and technological
artifacts, but in the end, it comes down to who's tougher: you or
them.
Note: DOOM portrays graphic violence and may not be suitable for
younger children
Requirements:
386 or better, VGA, 4 MB ram
*****
Unzip or Copy DOOM.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> EYE ON THE SUNRISE <<
VERSION 1.0
Published by Arbor Verde Press
Eye On Sunrise for Windows calculates sunrise, sunset, moonrise,
moonset and percent of full moon for any location for any date. It
includes a convenient point-and-click calendar and a starter
database of over 250 cities across the United States and worldwide.
It also includes a 24 timezone world clock display, handles
daylight savings time and 30 minute offset timezones and features,
as a bonus, a weather forecaster and calculator for Heat Index,
Wind Chill and dew point.
Requirements:
Requires VBRUN300.DLL (available separately)
*****
Unzip or Copy EOSUN.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> NEOSHOW <<
VERSION 2.0
Published by OSCS Software Development, Inc.
Computer paint programs, such as NeoPaint from OSCS software, are
capable of producing eyecatching art, text and take-offs from
scanned pictures. While your work here may be printed or imported
into desktop publishing programs for output, you could also be
taking advantge of your computer as a platform for presenting your
work.
NeoShow is a simple, yet powerful means of creating attractive,
onscreen presentations. NeoShow allows you to arrange PCX and GIF
computer image files into a logical sequence, much like a slide
show. You may even add audio for playback on an installed
compatible sound card.
The slide production may be set up to run automatically, or to
await prompts from a presenter. You may determine how long each
image is displayed and apply different special effects to make
professional looking transitions and wipes between the images in
your production.
Aside from its obvious applications in business and group settings,
NeoShow may also be used in the home to organize your artwork,
produce storyboards for videos or school plays, present prescanned
family photos, etc.
Requirements:
IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or 100% compatible computer
EGA, VGA or compatible graphics card and monitor
640K minimum memory
A hard disk
MS-DOS or PC-DOS 3.1 or later
NeoShow program
Microsoft, Logitech or compatible mouse
SoundBlaster or compatible sound card (optional)
*****
Unzip or Copy NSHOW20.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> OBJECT ORGANIZER <<
VERSION 1.0
Published by Object Productivity, Inc.
Object Organizer, focuses on the average end-user who wants to
easily categorize and outline all their information including
Clip-Art, Sound Files, Program Icons, Document Packages,
Video-Clips or any of the hundreds of other OLE-objects available
for Windows.
Object Organizer offers a unique and innovative user interface with
support for Microsoft's Object Linking & Embedding (OLE) and
Messaging Applications Interface (MAPI) extensions for Windows.
Requirements:
Object Organizer runs on Microsoft's Windows 3.1, Windows For
Workgroups, and Windows-NT using Microsoft's 32-bit Win32s
Windows subsystem.
*****
Unzip or Copy OBJORG.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> ORPHEUS <<
VERSION 1.65
Published by Hyperion Softword
Orpheus is a powerful 2-part system for hypertext authoring and
electronic publishing. The authoring program makes hypertext
writing amazingly easy. Link text, graphics, forms, scripts, other
books, other programs, in an advanced writer-friendly environment.
The reading program is a commercial-quality interface for your
end-users -- at a fraction of the cost of commercial systems. Comes
with clear tutorials, detailed context-sensitive help, and a host
of built-in tools to help you create outstanding electronic
documents.
Requirements:
DOS 3.1 or later, any monitor.
Authoring program requires a hard disk and 480K RAM.
Reading program requires 256K RAM.
*****
Unzip or Copy ORPH165.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> PAPERMAN <<
VERSION 1.2s
Published by SJHDesign
PAPERMAN is a Drag & Drop Image Viewer\Wallpaper\Image Compression
Utility made for those who have a lot of bitmaps hanging around
taking up a lot of disk space. With this program you can:
- Compress bitmap (.bmp), PCX and Targa (.tga) files into
Compressed TIF, GIF or JPEG files simply by dragging them to the
PAPERMAN icon.
- Change wallpaper or view images by dragging them to the PAPERMAN
icon. These images do NOT have to be in .BMP format-they can be
.GIF, .TIF, .PCX, .JPG or .TGA files. You can even compress your
large .bmp images while you use them for wallpaper!
- Choose an Image Directory and hotkey(Alt N) through all the
images in that directory without time-consuming File Open
dialogs. Images can be loaded in a window, loaded as wallpaper or
auto-compressed in this manner, saving a great deal of time.
- Pull in bitmaps or DIB's from the clipboard and compress or load
them as wallpaper or both in one step.
- Drag and drop multiple images from File Manager(or Norton Desktop
or PCTools for Windows file managers) for batch compression - a
tremendous timesaver.
Requirements:
Windows 3.1
*****
Unzip or Copy PAPR12.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> PRINTSWITCH <<
VERSION 2.0
Published by Graphic Impact
PrintSwitch 2.0 - A simple utility that makes changing your default
Windows printer as easy as one click! Automatically configures
itself for your system and displays all currently installed
printers. Shows current default selection and paper orientation in
normal or icon state and automatically senses any changes. Also
allows access to printer setup, toggling Print Manager on & off,
Print Manager priority settings and toggling paper orientation.
User configurable for screen position, button font size, button
size and button color. It also has options of remaining on top of
all running programs and starting as an icon. If you have more than
one installed printer and change them regularly, this utility is
for you! Great for networks, printers with multiple connections and
fax modems!
Requirements:
VBRUN300.DLL
*****
Unzip or Copy PSW20.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> QPEG <<
VERSION 1.0C
Published by TBH-Softworx
QPEG (Quick-jPEG, pronounce "Q-Peg" [kju:peg]) is a viewer for JPEG
image files. It is one of the fastest viewers available for MS-DOS
based computers.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group, pronounce "Jay-Peg") is an
image file format which uses a "lossy" compression. JPEG images
(they have usually a "JPG" file extension) are normally very small
and offer better compression than any other image format.
Decoding of JPEG images is a rather complicated process, thus it
needs a lot of computing power and performance. QPEG takes
advantage of the advanced features of 80386 CPUs, and it uses large
look-up tables instead of formulas.
Features
~~~~~~~~
- It's fast.
- Nice preview ability which is even faster (lets you quickly
browse through lots of images, very useful if you're searching
for a certain image).
- Works even with a standard VGA card (320x200x16, 640x480x16,
320x200x256).
- Supports many SVGA cards (virtually all with VESA capability).
- Uses truecolor (16M color), hicolor (32K color), 256 color
(either greyscale or dithered color), and 16 color (dithered
greyscale) modes.
- You can pan across an image which is bigger than the current
screen resolution (scrolling). Some XMS and/or EMS memory is
needed for this.
- You can change the resolution without loading/decoding the image
again (this is restricted to the same color resolution, for
example you can't switch from hicolor to truecolor without
reloading the image).
- Supports also GIF images (non-interlaced).
Requirements:
VGA graphics and 80386+ required
*****
Unzip or Copy QPEG10C.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>> SNOOPER <<
VERSION 3.10
Published by John Vias
A fast, flexible, comprehensive system information utility. Network
and benchmark screens, CMOS editor, detects 1,100+ MicroChannel
cards. Shows CPU/NDP, CPU speed, DOS, BIOS, memory, disks, disk
cache, video, CD-ROM, env, kbd, sound cards, ports, IDE model, CMOS
drive type, Stacker, FILES= and BUFFERS= satements, IRQs, DMA,
modems, mice, port IRQs. Lets you edit CONFIG & AUTOEXEC. Logs to
file or printer. Ideal for tech support, gathering hardware
inventory, and you!
Requirements:
PC or 100% compatible
DOS 3.1 or newer
256K RAM
380K disk space for all files, 210K for SNOOPER.EXE, uncompressed
A video card
*****
Unzip or Copy SNOOP310.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>> XARGON 1: BEYOND REALITY <<
VERSION 3.0
Published by Epic MegaGames
Transported through time, you must explore the magical, mystical
world of Xargon.
"Xargon 1: Beyond Realty" is the first volume in a trilogy. It's a
game of intense arcade action and bold exploration. You control the
hero Malvineous on his expedition through a strange land populated
by bizarre creatures. Along the way, you'll meet up with the eagle
Silvertongue, who will reveal your ultimate goal in Xargon.
FEATURES:
* Professional 256-color graphics
* Jam-packed with animated enemies
* 10 large, vividly-illustrated levels of action and exploration
* The story of Xargon unfolds as you progress through the game
* Music & digital sound effects for Sound Blaster-compatible cards
*****
Unzip or Copy XARGON.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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GETTING STARTED: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Each SoftwareVAULT Collection contains thousands of programs and
resources of every size and variety. To help you find your way
through this sea of software, we have included the SoftwareVAULT
Librarian program.
The SoftwareVAULT Librarian is a program that:
(1) Lets you sort through the thousands of programs and resources
the SoftwareVAULT collections.
(2) Helps you find programs that interest you.
(3) Helps you to transfer these files and programs to your hard
drive so that you can use them.
Please note that to use SoftwareVAULT files you MUST transfer them
to your hard drive!
The files on the CD are compressed and must be "UNZIPPED" to your
hard drive so they can be accessed. (Don't worry, the Librarian
does this automatically for you. We "ZIP" our files up so that we
can include more software on each SoftwareVAULT collection, giving
you more value for your dollar.)
TUTORIAL: HOW TO USE THE FILES ON THIS DISC
You can use any of the thousands of programs and resources on a
SoftwareVAULT Collection with just a few easy steps...
Step 1: Use one of the "GROUP" buttons to narrow your search to a
specific group of areas, press the button that you are
most interested in and you will be presented with a list
of "AREAS". These "AREAS" are a special collection of
files covering a specific subject. Select the "AREA" that
interestes you most and press the "ENTER" key. This will
give you a long list of files, each followed by a one
sentence description of what that file does. Once you find
one that looks interesting, you will have several options.
Step 2: a. Press "ENTER" to examine the contents of the "ZIP" file
of view the "GIF" file (picture).
b. Press the "F6" function key to view a long description
of the file. Not all files have a long description, so
don't be surprised if it's the same as the one-sentence
description.
c. Press the "F10" function key to copy the file or unzip
the file to your hard drive. Unless you're a veteran
SoftwareVAULT user, "examine the file contents" and
"copying the file to your hard disk" might be
confusing. THE OPTION YOU ALMOST ALWAYS NEED TO SELECT
IS "UNZIP TO HARD DRIVE". Selecting "Unzip to hard
drive" will decompress the file and will transfer it to
your computer.
Step 3: Select the drive and name a directory in which to put your
file. Once you've chosen to unzip the file to your hard
disk, a directory selection menu will appear on your
screen. Choose the directory you would like to hold the
file. IT'S USUALLY A GOOD IDEA TO CREATE A NEW DIRECTORY
FOR A ZIP FILE. Don't worry. The SoftwareVAULT Librarian
can do this automatically. Simply make up a new directory
name and type it in the directory box. The Librarian will
ask you if you want to "create the directory", and when it
does, answer "Yes".
Step 4: Use your file. Exit the Librarian and go to the directory
you created to hold your file. You will discover that your
one ZIP file has probably decompressed into a collection
of smaller files. To start the program, look for the file
with an ".EXE" on the end of it's name. This is the main
executable for the program. Running it should start the
program! Executable files may also have a ".COM" extension
or a ".BAT" extension.
HELP WITH MENU ITEMS
1) FILE
1. a) Change CD-ROM
Select "Change CD-ROM" to use other SoftwareVAULT
Collections. When you select "Change CD-ROM" be sure to
place disc you would like to use in your CD-ROM drive.
Note: In order to change to a specific CD-ROM disc, you
must have specified that you would like to install that
disc during the installation procedure. Also, make sure
that the correct data path and drive have been specified.
If you are running directly from the CD-ROM, this option
will be disabled.
1. b) Exit
Select "Exit" to exit the SoftwareVAULT Librarian.
1. c) Export Files Listing
Saves a partial or complete list of the files with their
one line descriptions to a variety of file formats. Select
the file format and the category listings you wish to have
saved.
1. d) Print Files Listing/Printer Setup
Prints a files listing and configures your printer for
printing. For the appropriate configuration, check your
system and your printer instructions.
1. e) DOS Shell
Allows you to exit the Librarian temporarily to use DOS.
Type "Exit" at the DOS prompt to return to the Librarian.
2) CONTENTS
"Contents" allows you to explore SoftwareVAULT in two different
ways with either "Group Browser" or "Category Browser". It also
contains "Hottest Hits Info" and "Statistics".
2. b) Group Browser
Brings up an array of buttons. Each button highlights a
certain topic of software. Click on a button to explore
the categories contained in that group. Clicking on a
specific category will bring up a complete list of all the
programs and resources contained in that category. See the
Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
2. c) Browse-Copy Files
If you don't want to use the group buttons, you can
explore the entire database. Clicking on a specific
category will bring up a complete list of all the programs
and resources contained in the complete database. See the
Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
2. d) Hottest Hits
Each SoftwareVAULT collection contains an assortment of
the very best shareware programs on the market today.
"Hottest Hits" Info contains complete reviews of these
outstanding programs.
2. e) Statistics
"Statistics" provides a statistical breakdown on the
makeup of this SoftwareVAULT Collection.
3) SEARCH
The SoftwareVAULT Librarian allows you to hunt for files that
interest you in two different ways:
3. a) Find Filename
Allows you to find files based on their title. Type a
title into the "Find a File" box and click on the "OK"
button. The Librarian will assemble a list of the files
with titles similar to the one you specified. See the
Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
3. b) Find Text
Allows you to run a keyword search to find files on
certain subjects. Type a keyword into the "Find Text" box.
The Librarian will sort through the descriptions of all
the files on the disc and will assemble a list of files
with subjects related to your keyword. See the Tutorial
section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
4) TEXT
The text files contain information on how the SoftwareVAULT
collections are assembled and how you can register shareware
programs requiring registration.
5) ALL CD's
Selecting "All CD's" allows you call up a master file list for
other SoftwareVAULT collections. You can either view a master
list for all the SoftwareVAULT collections or you can view
lists for specific collections. The viewer used to examine
these files can search the list for keywords as well as print
them out.
6) HELP
Selecting help opens this help file.
GIF PICTURE VIEWER
The Software Librarian allows you to view GIFS (digitized
pictures found in Category #16 of most collections) directly
off the SoftwareVAULT disc. Select "Examine file contents" from
the "File Operations" box to view a GIF picture.
Note: Loading a GIF picture for viewing takes a few moments.
See the "Tutorial" section of this help file for more details
on using the File Operations box.
BBS COMPATIBILITY & SUPPORT
The SoftwareVAULT CD-ROM collections support a wide variety of
BBS formats. These formats include:
PC Board
GAP
Spitfire
TBBS
Wildcat
In addition to these specific formats, the SoftwareVAULT
collections also will support any BBS that requires a
"FILES.BBS" file in each directory.
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